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Report: Italian DJ files charges against Conor McGregor following alleged assault: 'He is dangerous, he needs to be stopped'
Italian DJ and musician Francesco Facchinetti has officially filed charges against former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor over an alleged assault that took place in Rome this past weekend.
According to CNN, the Carabinieri Police in Mariano Comasco confirmed that Facchinetti and his attorney pressed charges on Tuesday.
The alleged altercation took place at a luxury hotel in Rome after Facchinetti claims that he was part of a group that McGregor invited to a party that night.
McGregor reportedly lashed out when the group wanted to leave the party and that's when Facchinetti claims that he was assaulted with punches to the nose and mouth.
Facchinetti claims he suffered a concussion as a result of the alleged assault and that's why he ultimately decided to press charges after talking to his wife and friends about the incident.
"He is dangerous," Facchinetti told CNN. "He needs to be stopped."
Multiple messages to McGregor's team for comment have not been returned at this time.
Facchinetti added that he hopes security footage from the St. Regis Rome hotel where the alleged incident took place will back up his claims about the assault.
Representatives from the St. Regis Rome told CNN that the hotel would fully comply with the police investigation and all security camera footage has been shared with authorities.
UFC president Dana White said on Tuesday that he was aware of the allegations against McGregor but hadn't heard full details about the incident so he couldn't offer a comment on the situation.
"I honestly don't even know enough about it to comment on it," White said. "Obviously I've seen what you guys — you guys have seen more than me, actually, to be honest with you.
"I haven't talked to Conor, so I don't know what the truth is. I don't know exactly what happened. So to comment on it, I really can't."
This is just the latest incident involving McGregor's behavior outside the cage, which included an altercation at the MTV Video Music Awards in September where he nearly got into a fight with musician Machine Gun Kelly on the red carpet.
McGregor has previously faced assault charges in New York after threw a moving dolly at a bus at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn while trying to go after Khabib Nurmagomedov and his team. He was also charged with assault over another incident in his native Ireland where McGregor punched a bar patron and he later pled guilty, which led to a fine being issued by the court.
This article was originally published by Mmafighting.com. Read the original article here.
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BBVA API_MarketAPI WorldHow to develop a Facebook application in four (simple) steps
How to develop a Facebook application in four (simple) steps
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Communication, forms of leisure and entertainment, the digital business, among other things. Technology transforms extremely rapidly and one of its favorite breeding grounds is in social networks. Of all these, Facebook is, undoubtedly, the great phenomenon as a communication platform. More than 1.4 billion users speak volumes about the wealth of possibilities of that social channel. Huge focus on innovation and entrepreneurship.
Why Facebook and not other social networks like Twitter? For one simple reason: its turnover related to the number of users or video playbacks make it an attractive social network for advertising or business linked to data or video games. Almost 1 billion people log on to the social network every day, 17% more than a year ago, almost 30% of which are users between 24 and 35, mostly women. A young and mobile social platform equals money.
In terms of the applications designed ad hoc for the social network, Facebook offers different types of products. Here are some of the most important ones:
– Advertising of and for applications: Facebook offers an advertising service for an application to appear and be positioned in the Facebook news flow and users can download it.
– Analytics for applications: Facebook has its own analytics service that makes it possible to find out about the audience in an unrestricted way.
– Monetization services: Facebook offers help to application developers with special formats and all its knowledge on usability and user experience, being able to benefit economically from an app.
– Video games: game development for Facebook has become a $2-billion business. Tools such as Unity and Cocos2d are fully integrated with the social network.
– Social plugins: integration of the typical social buttons of the social network, making it possible to viralize and interact with the content.
– Facebook Messenger related services.
Steps to create an application on Facebook
1. Registration and configuration of an application.
It is essential to open a developer account in the social network to create an app on Facebook. The process can only be started from a developer account From this point, you have to:
– Choose the option 'create new application' in Facebook.
– Then choose the platform.
– Decide the name of the new app, select the option Create New Facebook App ID and the category for that app. If you want to create a test version of an existing application, you evidently need to select the option designed for that case.
– Configuration of the application with the Facebook Quick Start Wizard, depending logically on the platform chosen.
– In Settings, you must enter the email contact.
– Once these steps have been completed, you can publish the app in the Status & Review field. This automatically generates a unique and intransferable ID, which is like the app's ID on Facebook. In addition, the developer is provided with a password that is needed to access and change any detail of the newly-created product.
2. Facebook has its own SDKs.
Facebook offers developers a broad package of Software Development Kits (SDKs) for programmers on different platforms: SDK for Android, SDK for iOS, SDK for Web applications and SDK for Unity, fundamentally. Kits are also available for different types of programming languages like Java, HTML5, Ruby, JavaScript, Objective-C, Node.js, C#, Django, .NET or C++. Access to tutorials.
An example of using the SDK for Android is included in this video:
3. Using Facebook APIs to manage data.
The third step when you want to develop applications and specific functionality for Facebook is to understand that everything goes through its application development interfaces, the Facebook Graphical API and the Marketing API. Two very powerful tools for developers.
– Graphical API: if you are a developer and you have experience with it, it is essential to upgrade to the latest version. The API is based on low-level procedures. With it, any professional can query data, upload photos, post stories, and so on.
Any calls to the Facebook Graphical API is performed by a HTTP GET. If someone needs to apply or retrieve specific information from a user, they can make an HTTP GET request like this:
GET /v2.5/me HTTP/1.1
Host: graph.facebook.com
Those calls can also be made through the SDKs of PHP, JavaScript, Android, iOS or the Explorer of the Facebook Graphical API. Here are two practical examples of calls in PHP and JavaScript.
– PHP:
/* PHP SDK v5.0.0 */
/* make the API call */
$request = new FacebookRequest(
$session,
'GET',
'/me'
$response = $request->execute();
$graphObject = $response->getGraphObject();
/* handle the result */
– JavaScript:
* make the API call */
FB.api(
"/me",
if (response && !response.error) {
Each of these requests to the API must be signed with an access token, where different permissions can be established. This is what allows a developer to use the Facebook API to retrieve images of a specific user (with their user_id) or a specific Facebook page (page_id), provided the user access token necessary to do so is available.
Within those queries to the API, the 'Fields' tag is used to make searches with the API more efficient and quick. When it is used, the ID, the name and profile photo of a particular user is returned, for instance. In the API documentation of the social network a Facebook profile type is used as an example.
GET graph.facebook.com
/bgolub?
fields=id,name,picture
– Marketing API: with it you can access the Facebook advertising platform and implement your own solutions to a company's actual tools for creating and managing advertising. That Facebook API allows features like audience administration (makes it possible, among other actions, to segment data by user type); ad management (create campaigns and ads); ad statistics (design custom panels); and what the network calls Business Manager (account management).
4. Facebook review of the app.
Once the application has been created, Facebook starts a review process where it checks that the new product meets the social network's quality standards. This process is intended to check what kind of user data is required by each application to provide the best possible experience.
– Logon permissions are controlled with two essential criteria: utility (permissions must improve user experience) and visibility (access to data should always be backed by a use and direct functionality of the application).
– Facebook verifies that the developer only asks for the permissions that are strictly necessary for optimum performance of the app.
– The application runs on multiple devices.
More information on APIs here.
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The Stephen Joseph Theatre is a cultural icon of the Yorkshire region, providing accessible, high quality theatre for audiences worldwide for 60 years! We offer a unique, intimate experience with our renowned theatre-in-the-round as well as our smaller traditional end-on McCarthy theatre and cinema. The SJT is known for its world premieres of almost all of Alan Ayckbourn's 78+ plays and its commitment to new writing. It is home to excellent drama, music, films, comedy and live streaming and has been the starting point for many, now familiar names. The SJT aspires to being a local theatre that everyone in the borough is proud of, comfortable attending and knows what's on. It aims to have an affordable offer for everyone and develop close links with the various communities on its doorstep.
We will have a member of staff trained as a Dementia Friend partner in order to deliver Dementia Friend training to all staff.
Once established we will offer Dementia Friend awareness sessions to other local external partners as and when we run additional sessions for new staff members.
As part of our partnership with the local DAA the SJT will provide meeting room facilities for monthly meetings and or training sessions as and when required.
The SJT is currently involved in a number of projects reaching older, isolated people in the local community and care homes. This is delivered through the OutReach department and involves various workshops and events to help bring these people together and raise awareness of the issues these groups face. By being more aware of the Dementia our providers will be able to identify and respond to the needs of this community better and help increase awareness generally.
The SJT will, where possible provide Relaxed, dementia friendly performances for its own productions.


The IVCSD supplies the communities of Indian Valley, California with fresh, clean drinking water.
The fresh water system for the town of Greenville is made up of Round Valley Reservoir, a water treatment plant with a 720,000 gallon storage tank, and 6 miles of delivery mains, all monitored and maintained by the CSD's Water Department. Additionally, residents of Crescent Mills are served by their own system which is made up of a spring, a treatment plant, and a 231,000 gallon storage tank, as well as distribution mains. Both systems provide clean fresh water for all residents as well as for all amenities. Each lot is metered, and monthly billings are made according to water usage.
The IVCSD continues to handle sewer and waste water from the communities by way of evaporation ponds.
The IVCSD provides wastewater treatment at its facilities in Taylorsville and Greenville. These systems are serviced by the IVCSD maintenance staff. Fees are charged to support regular operations, maintenance, state fees, and regulations.
The Taylorsville system serves 95 users and is a community leach field. There are two pumps in the system and approximately 5 miles of collection mains.
These sewer systems are staffed by 1.5 full-time employees. These services are paid for through user fees.
The Indian Valley CSD provides sewer service for the communities of Greenville and Taylorsville. The Greenville system is made up of 570 Equivalent Dwelling units, 11 miles of collection mains, 5 pumping stations with average daily loads of 300,000 gallons, 29 acres of lagoons (pictured) and 170 manholes.
Greenville Sewer was initially built in 1959. The majority of the collection system is made of old cracked clay pipe. This broken pipe contributes to the excessive flows in the wintertime. The IVCSD is planning for the replacement of this obsolescent sewer system.
The Indian Valley Fire Department provides fire protection and rescue services to the residents of Indian Valley. The Fire Department consists of volunteers overseen by a paid Chief. There are 4 fire stations located strategically throughout the valley. The Fire Department is supported solely through property taxes and private donations.
Recreational Activities are important to us here at the IVCSD. The Greenville Community Park, Chuck Clay Park,(IVCSD Operated), and Indian Valley Community Pool,(IVRPD Operated). These places of leisure and enjoyment are important to all of us in these communities, and we strive to make improvements each year to these facilities, so that the kids can play ball and the adults can enjoy a BBQ or Family gathering. We're lucky to have such nice green parks even if we are surrounded by lush green forests.
The IVCSD is responsible for providing street lighting for both Greenville and Taylorsville.


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Press Release: 150 NJ Motorists Amazed by $3,750 in Free Gas
First Financial Federal Credit Union Provides Free Gas in Response to NJ Gas Tax Hike
Pictured above: First Financial staff members provide free gas to Howell and Freehold motorists at Exxon on Rt. 9.
FREEHOLD, N.J. – At 6 a.m. at three secret locations during the week of November 14th, New Jersey motorists were stunned to be greeted by employees of First Financial Federal Credit Union where they received $25 in free gas, plus a travel coffee mug. In the wake of New Jersey's 23-cent gas tax hike, the credit union eased the pain at the pump for 150 drivers with a total of $3,750 in free gas this month.
"This is a really great thing and a nice way to give back to the community," one motorist said after filling up at the Mobil station at 3330 Rt. 66 East in Neptune on November 16th. Free gas was also given away at the Exxon station at 639 US 9 North in Freehold, where one woman even got out of her car to shake every First Financial staff member's hand. On November 17th, the First Financial surprise team also provided another 50 motorists with free gas at the Shell station on the corner of Routes 9 and 571 in Toms River. One woman was so happy with the efforts of the credit union that she opened her membership at the Toms River branch across the street a few hours later.
Pictured above: A Business Development Representative informs a happy customer about their free gas at Mobil on Rt. 66 in Neptune.
The free gas promotion came soon after New Jersey had its first raise in its gas tax in nearly 30 years. On November 1st, New Jersey went from having the nation's second lowest gas tax to the seventh highest. The added funds are expected to raise an estimated $16 billion over the next eight years to fund improvements to roads, bridges and mass transit.
Pictured above: First Financial staff members provide Toms River motorists with free gas at Shell on the corner of Routes 9 & 571.
"This was a fantastic three-day event, and not just for 150 lucky New Jersey motorists, but for all of us here at the credit union," said Issa Stephan, President/CEO of First Financial. "We care about the people outside our walls at the credit union. Our employees also thrive on the positivity and joy they receive when helping our community. We know it's a busy time of year with the holidays coming up and shopping to do, so if we could help by providing groups of motorists with free gas on their way to work for a few days in the month of giving thanks – we're happy to be giving back to our community even in some small way."
Pictured above: More First Financial staff members provide free gas to Neptune motorists.
For more details visit firstffcu.com.
About First Financial Federal Credit Union:
First Financial Federal Credit Union is a community credit union serving Monmouth and Ocean counties in New Jersey. First Financial is a not-for-profit whose goal is to achieve members' financial dreams by defining their goals and lifestyle, empowering them through financial education, building their wealth, planning their retirement, and managing their risk. Established in 1936, First Financial currently serves more than 19,000 members. First Financial is overseen by a volunteer Board of Directors made up of credit union members. The credit union is federally insured by the NCUA. To learn more, visit http://www.firstffcu.com.
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"Hard Decisions" | A New Gay Interactive Web Comedy Coming Soon! | Kickstarter
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Check to this new amazing project, "Hard Decision," by a handful of my buddies down in LA
What is a gay interactive web comedy?
It's a web series on YouTube, but at the end of each segment it gives you a decision to make.
It looks a little something like this:
KICKSTART HERE
This particular decision does not occur in HARD DECISIONS. Because we already decided to make the movie. It was a hard decision, but we're glad we made it.
The decisions you make determine which segments you watch next, and the fates of our heroes, Brandon and Jeff. There are 11 endings, and in 10 of them Brandon and Jeff break up. In one ending, they stay together.
There are plenty of choose-your-own-adventure-style videos on YouTube already, but this one is a little bit different. First of all, it's gay. So we like that.
But it's also a different kind of adventure. The show is about Brandon and Jeff hanging out in their apartment with their friends. Instead of decisions like "Do you fight the dragon or do you go into the labyrinth?" you get to decide what to have for lunch, whether to play video games or play dress-up, whether or not to do team couples therapy with your friends … and with every one of these hard decisions, the fate of Brandon and Jeff's relationship is on the line.
Do we really need another gay web series?
Yes. Of course we do! There will never be enough.
Go to the Kickstarter Page HERE, or Facebook Page to find out more and how you can help!
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April 18, 2015 Lothian Road, pie, Restaurant paid, soup, Theatre No Comments
It won't surprise you to hear that sometimes I can be a quite incredible buffoon. The latest manifestation of this was when I turned up at the Traverse Theatre, the other night, to see Broth, the final play in this season's A Play, a Pie and a Pint series, to be told that I was six hours late for the show.
"It's LUNCHtime theatre and you write LUNCHquest" – my friend Eleanor had a fair point. Graciously, they agreed to grant me another press ticket to visit for their Saturday peformance, so I promptly attended, earlier today.
The first items of business were the pie and pint. From a selection of scotch, scotch broth, haggis, veggie haggis or macaroni, I opted for the scotch broth, as it seemed the fitting choice. It was a wonderfully peppery delight, with a delicate pastry casing wrapping up a profusely tasty filling. It's always a joy to find a proper pie made with care and attention.
For the pint, I chose Traverse ale from Stewart's. It's an old favourite, which they used to use to make the batter for their fish, back in the day.
Pies!
The play continued the food theme in its title, Broth, and the setting was a kitchen scene, which I walked across to get to my seat on the far side of Traverse 2.
Things started on a decidedly unsavoury note, with the bloodied "corpse" of monstrous Jimmy, the loose-fisted tyrant who'd dominated three generations of his family's women, wife Mary, daughter Sheena and grand-daughter Ally, lying face-down on the kitchen table.
As the stock-pot "boiled the shite out of a poor wee chook", things reached a rolling simmer as the women came to terms with the action that Mary had taken, after the last straw had broken the camel's back after years of coping with Jimmy's reign of terror.
Pie and pint
From my soupy standpoint, I was with her all the way as the last straw seemed to revolve around Jimmy's assertion that baked beans were in some way preferable to soup. I'd have beaten Mary to the kettle cudgel if that had been said in my earshot.
Performances were uniformly outstanding, with a real sense of tension and menace evoked by Ron Donachie's Jimmy, which was beautifully undercut with some particularly fine use of the vernacular from Kay Gallie's Mary, Molly Innes' Sheena, and Kirsty MacKay's Ally.
Writer Tim Primrose has fashioned a very engaging piece, which at just under an hour is a beautifully judged lunchtime morsel. I'd recommend trying to catch it on its next run.
In another dose of my buffoonery, this is a review of what was the last performance of the season, but A Play, a Pie and a Pint is an enduring favourite, so it won't be long before information on the next programme will be available. Keep an eye on the Traverse's website for details. A big thanks to all at the Traverse, particularly for putting up with my calendar incompetence.
Lothian Road, Pie, Soup, Theatre
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Nothing wrong with using a key, but it's more for the convenience factor. I have just a keypad one (no smart lock) and even with that, I know how much more convenient it is when coming home with bags of groceries / when my hands are otherwise full, rather than have to pick through my pockets for the key.
You can get one board or get left behind.


He and other employees "put Bell on the map when they made helicopters during the Vietnam War," he said.
Steve Andrews, president of UAW Local 218, declined to comment on the contract negotiations or on the letter sent to the retirees.
Charlene Lamontagne, 86, said she was "shocked." A widow whose husband retired from Bell in 1990, Lamontagne said the extra $500 helped her buy gifts for her family and with other expenses during the year.
"It kind of hurts at Christmas," she said.
David Chilcutt, 78, of Springtown, said the extra money helped pay bills and buy gifts. Chilcutt said he worked for Bell for almost 40 years.
The loss of the Christmas bonus amounts to losing around $45 a month, he said.
"Instead of a $500 check, I got this Dear John letter," he said.


Apple Cider Mimosas are a seasonal twist on the classic mimosa. It's the perfect cocktail for Halloween, Thanksgiving, or weekend brunches!
Say hello to the cocktail you'll be serving now through New Years.
It's a stretch even calling this one a recipe, since these Apple Cider Mimosas require only two ingredients and a couple minutes of your time.
Pour equal parts cider and champagne into champagne flutes and you're done.
If you're feeling extra fancy or serving these at a holiday meal, definitely take the extra time to rim the glasses in cinnamon sugar and garnish with apple slices. Cinnamon sticks could work here, too.
If, like me, you prefer your cocktails on the less sweet side (or the more boozy side), go lighter on the cider and heavier on the champagne. More 25/75 than 50/50.
Set out a mimosa bar with the prepped glasses at your next gathering and have friends pour their own! And be prepared for your friends who hate OJ to swoon.
In a small bowl or plate, mix together cinnamon and sugar.
Dip the rim of each champagne flute in a small bowl of water, then roll in cinnamon sugar mixture.
Fill champagne flutes about halfway with apple cider. Top with champagne. Garnish with apple slice, if desired. Cheers!


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Home Advanced Visual Quantum Mechanics
Advanced Visual Quantum Mechanics
By (author): Robert B Griffiths
Quantum physics (quantum mechanics & quantum field
Quantum mechanics is an imperative academic achievement of the 20th century. It is one of the more complicated fields in physics that has exaggerated our understanding of nano-meter length scale systems vital for chemistry, materials, optics, and electronics. Quantum mechanics has played an important role in photonics, quantum electronics, and micro-electronics. But many more emerging technologies require the understanding of quantum mechanics; and hence, it is important that scientists and engineers understand quantum mechanics better. In the strange world of quantum mechanics the application of visualization techniques is largely pleasing, for it allows us to portray phenomena that cannot be seen by any other means. Visual Quantum Mechanics relies a great deal on visualization as a tool for mediating details knowledge. The book is intended to explain the basic concepts and phenomena of quantum mechanics by means of visualisation. With an introduction to quantum information theory, this book integrates selected topics from atomic physics — spherical symmetry, the hydrogen atom, and particles with spin. There have been tremendous strides in the field of quantum information, this book introduces relativistic quantum theory, emphasizing its important applications in condensed matter physics. It explores relativistic quantum mechanics and the strange behavior of Dirac equation solutions. The book places an emphasis on ideas and concepts, with a fair to moderate amount of mathematical thoroughness. This book will serve as valuable guide to instruct quantum mechanics to graduate students, engineers, as well as for researchers and scientists.


There are 14 parks and/or greenways in the Morristown Parks system. Eight of the parks have playgrounds.
Dr. Martin Luther King Park is located at 350 W. Ninth North Street, sits on eight acres at the top of a hill. The view is almost 360 degrees and from the entrance of the park. one can see Clinch Mountain and the Cumberland Gap.
The park is very amenable to family activities. There is a pavilion and picnic facilities a short walking trail, a seasonal butterfly garden, restrooms and a playground with one piece of equipment. It is used by families and church groups for reunions, birthday parties and other events. One thing that could improve the experience would be additional equipment to accommodate children with disabilities.
MTFD is currently receiving donations to provide two swings for children with disabilities. If you wish to support this effort, please send donations to Morristown Task Force on Diversity c/o Rose Center, 442 W 2nd N St, Morristown, TN 37814.


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Q: Vim detect what kind of buffer the current buffer is I'm making a plugin where the idea is that if the buffer is empty then you'll enter insert mode, otherwise you'll stay in normal mode.
Of course this is all nice and well but you come across some problems, what if you just opened Vim and you're in the default empty buffer and you don't want to do anything in that buffer? You gotta first go to normal mode and then do your :e magic. Which is undesirable as it takes more work.
So my question is, how does one detect if the current buffer is a real file whether it exists in the file system or not.
For example, I'd like to detect if the buffer is a JS file, whether new or pre-existing. Or if the buffer is a NERDTree buffer or a plugin buffer, that kind of stuff.
Thank you. Any help is appreciated. :)
P.S.: For those interested, this is the plugin: https://github.com/Greduan/vim-empty-insert

A: if expand('%:p') != ''
    " do stuff
endif

See :h %:p and :h expand().
BTW, sorry if this sounds rude, but I'd guess many long-time Vim users would automatically press a/i when they enter a buffer, without thinking whether it exists on the drive or not. So you might want to consider keeping the functionality more consistent.

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Q: winform displaying in classic view outside of ISE Not sure what is causing this issue but I have a PowerShell script that uses Windows Forms as the UI.  When developing it inside of the PowerShell ISE everything looked nice with modern style buttons.  When I run it from PowerShell it displays in a Windows Classic style view and crashes when I make a call to New-Object System.Windows.Forms.SaveFileDialog.  Is there a fix for this that I can add to my code so my script not only looks better but actually functions outside of the ISE?
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This is my function where I call SaveFileDialog.  This works inside of the ISE but when I run the script from PowerShell itself it crashes when I call this.
function exportToCSV([System.Object[]] $expArray) {
    $save = New-Object System.Windows.Forms.SaveFileDialog
    $save.CreatePrompt = $False
    $save.SupportMultiDottedExtensions = $True
    $save.DefaultExt = "csv"
    $save.Filter = "CSV (*.csv) | *.csv*"
    $save.Title = "Export to CSV"
    if ($save.ShowDialog() -eq "OK") {
        $expArray | export-csv $save.FileName
    }
}

A: Include the following command in your script before showing the form to get modern style appearance.
[System.Windows.Forms.Application]::EnableVisualStyles()

This should however not affect the savefiledialog. I'm gonna need more to help you with that since you're saying it works in ISE, but not in normal console.
A workaround for your SaveFileDialog is adding:
$save.ShowHelp = $true

In PS3.0 everything works fine, but in PS2.0 the dialog doesn't show. The ShowHelp fixes that, but also gives you an old-style dialog. However, functionality is more imporant then appearance. :)


What's the goal of daughters' professional gymnastics training?
Dave Ramsey talks to the crowd gathered inside Mardel Thursday evening before signing copies of his books.
DEAR JIM: If I were in your shoes, I'd be asking myself why the kids are in gymnastics. Unless you guys are trying to send them to the Olympics — and they're actually good enough to reach that level — teaching them things like discipline and to master their bodies through physical training can be done at a local amateur level. And at a much lower cost.
You make good money, so that's not really the big issue. If you guys made $50,000 or less, I'd be yelling at you. But with your income, the gymnastics thing probably isn't going to slow you down too much when it comes to getting your financial house in order. In other words, it's a parental thing. Ask yourself why you're investing so heavily in this and what the goal is when they're adults. I think that will help you make the smart decision.
DEAR DANIELLE: If he's making great money and you guys can make it on one salary while you look for another job, then I'd say go for it. There are things in life that are more important than money, getting out of debt in a certain amount of time or a particular job.
Have you talked to your company about the possibility of doing your job remotely? If that's not possible, maybe you could do some consulting on a remote basis. Even if you weren't a traditional employee, they might float some projects your way.
Talk to them about these ideas and start shopping for a position in Charlottesville. It's a university community, if I remember correctly, so there are probably lots of opportunities in your field.
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After his Neapolitan training Gaspare Spontini settled in Paris for a few years, where he was nominated "compositeur particulier de la chambre" of Empress Josephine, Napoleon's wife. It was indeed Napoleon who, in 1808, commissioned him the opera, Fernand Cortez, ou La conquete du Mexique, of which he attended the 28th November 1809 premiere. The strongly idealized figure of Cortez, presented as a brave, wise and merciful general, predestined to victory, was to be an image of Napoleon. His fight against Spanish "obscurantism" was Cortez's fight against the cruelty, superstition and dark power intrigues of the Aztec sacerdotal class. Cortez frees the Mexicans from their "evil god", and only the High Priest refuses his clemency. Like in a piece a sauvetage, at the last moment Montezuma's niece, Amazily, who had offered her life in exchange of that of her beloved Cortez's brother Alvar, is rescued. The Mexican chief Telasco promotes the cessation of hostilities: the marriage between Cortez and Amazily sanctions the peace between two peoples. In Spain, the French troops met a very different fate than Cortez's men in the happy ending of Spontini's opera and it has been suggested that the disastrous outcome of the Spanish campaign was responsible for the limited number of performances run by Fernand Cortez in Paris between the end of 1809 and January 1812. This production is a world premiere recording of the first modern times performance of the original 1809 version. It was recorded in October 2019, exactly 500 years after Cortez's first arrival in Mexico. Director Cecilia Ligorio drew inspiration from a murales painted by Orozco inside a building in Mexico city, where Cortez is depicted in a shiny, silver armor and Malinche – the historical figure who inspired the character of Amazily – wears no clothes and is painted with the color of Earth.
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Measure N - 55% Approval Required
11,147 votes yes (63.9%)
6,298 votes no (36.1%)
100% of precincts reporting (46/46).
To repair, construct, acquire and equip classrooms, science labs, career training, and school facilities that support college/career readiness in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math and skilled trades; keep instructional technology current; and improve student safety/campus security, shall the San Leandro Unified School District measure authorizing $198,000,000 in bonds at legal rates be adopted, levying approximately 4 cents per $100 assessed value ($10,000,000 annually) while bonds are outstanding, with citizen oversight and all money benefiting San Leandro children?
Pros & Cons — Unbiased explanation with arguments for and against
Information provided by Pros/Cons — League of Women Voters of California
Supporters say
Argument in Favor of Measure N
Four years ago, the San Leandro Unified School District conducted a comprehensive assessment of the facility needs of all public schools in the district. Thanks to the generous support of the community, significant improvements have been made. Measure N has been placed on the ballot to finish the work identified in the original assessment.
A YES Vote on Measure N will provide our students with a 21st century education to prepare them for success in today's fast-changing world. Here is how:
Essential School Improvements and Necessary New Facilities. Measure N will
Provide new science and engineering labs and career technical education facilities so students are prepared for college and in demand careers in fields like health sciences, engineering, computers and technology, the arts and skilled trades.
Renovate and modernize alder school classrooms so they meet the same academic and safety standards as classrooms at newer schools.
Construct new classrooms to avoid overcrowding.
Renovate student athletic fields and replace the gymnasium at San Leandro High School.
Repair or replace deteriorating roofs, plumbing, and electrical systems.
Modern Technology and Student Safety. Measure N will
Keep computer systems and instructional technology up-to-date.
Upgrade campus security by installing emergency communications systems.
Clear System of Accountability. Measure N creates a Citizens' Oversight Committee and mandates independent audits to ensure funds are spent properly. By law, no money from Measure N can be taken away by the State or used for administrators' salaries.
We all benefit when our children succeed. Good schools improve the quality of life in San Leandro and protect the value of our homes.
San Leandro students deserve the same educational opportunities as other students in the region.
Please join us in Voting YES on Measure N.
COUNTY COUNSEL'S IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS OF MEASURE N
ANALYSIS BY THE COUNTY COUNSEL FOR THE COUNTY OF ALAMEDA OF A
SAN LEANDRO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND MEASURE
Measure N ("Measure"), a San Leandro Unified School District ("District") bond measure, seeks voter approval to authorize the District to issue and sell bonds of up to $198,000,000 in aggregate principal amount at interest rates not to exceed the legal limits.
Pursuant to provisions of the California Constitution and the California Education Code, if 55% of those who vote on the Measure vote "yes," the District will be authorized to issue bonds in the amount noted above. Approval of this Measure will authorize a levy on the assessed value of taxable property within the District by an amount needed to pay the principal and interest on these bonds in each year that the bonds are outstanding.
If approved, the District's best estimates of the property tax rates required to be levied to fund the bond issue are as follows: the average annual tax rate estimate is $0.04487 per $100 ($44.87 per $100,000) of assessed valuation. The highest tax rate estimate is $0.057 per $100 ($57.00 per $100,000) of assessed valuation. The anticipated final fiscal year for collection of the tax is 2046/47, and the total debt service estimate to repay all of the bonds (including principal and interest) is $264,330,000.
California Education Code Section 15100 restricts the use of the proceeds from the bond sale to items such as building school buildings, improving school grounds, supplying school buildings and grounds with equipment, and the acquisition of real property for school facilities. In addition, proceeds may only be used for the projects listed in the Measure and not for any other purpose, such as teacher and administrator salaries.
This Measure, printed in full in this sample ballot, provides that its proceeds may be used at all District sites for certain types of projects. Those projects include, but are not limited to: constructing science, technology, engineering, arts, and math classrooms at San Leandro High School; replacing or repairing roofs, plumbing, sewer and gas lines, and electrical systems; and replacing portable classrooms.
Certain accountability measures apply, such as establishing a building fund to deposit the proceeds of the bonds. To ensure that the proceeds are expended only on the school facilities projects listed in the Measure, it provides for an Independent Citizens' Oversight Committee, an annual independent performance audit, and an annual independent financial audit. Finally, the Superintendent shall file a report no later than January 1 of each year stating the amount of the bond funds collected and expended and the status of any projects listed in the Measure.
This Measure is placed on the ballot by the governing board of the District.
DONNA R. ZIEGLER County Counsel
The above statement is an impartial analysis of Measure N, which is printed in full in this sample ballot pamphlet. If you desire an additional copy of the Measure, please call the Elections Official's office at (510) 272-6933 and a copy will be mailed at no cost to you. You may also access the full text of the Measure on the Alameda County website at the following address: www.acvote.org.
TAX RATE STATEMENT
REGARDING PROPOSED
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS
An election will be held in the San Leandro Unified School District (the "District") on March 3, 2020, to authorize the sale of up to $198,000,000 in bonds of the District to finance school facilities as described in the measure. If such bonds are authorized and sold, principal and interest on the bonds will be payable only from the proceeds of ad valorem tax levies made upon the taxable property in the District. The following information is provided in compliance with Sections 9400-9404 of the Elections Code of the State of California. Such information is based upon the best estimates and projections presently available from official sources, upon experience within the District, and other demonstrable factors.
Based upon the foregoing and projections of the District's assessed valuation, the following information is provided:
The best estimate of the average annual tax rate which would be ,required to be levied to fund this bond issue over the entire duration of the bond debt service, based on a projection of assessed valuations available at the time of filing of this statement, is $0.04487 per $100 of assessed valuation (or $44.87 per $100,000 of assessed value). The final fiscal year in which it is anticipated that the tax will be collected is 2046-47.
The best estimate of the highest tax rate which would be required to be levied to fund this bond issue, based on a projection of assessed valuations available at the time of filing of this statement, is $0.057 per $100 of assessed valuation (or $57.00 per $100,000 of assessed value). It is estimated that the year in which the highest tax rate would apply is in fiscal year 2026-27.
The best estimate of the total debt service, including the principal and interest, that would be required to be repaid if all the bonds are issued and sold is approximately $264,330,000.
Voters should note the estimated tax rate is based on the assessed value (not market value) of taxable property on the County's official tax rolls. In addition, taxpayers eligible for a property tax exemption, such as the homeowner's exemption, will be taxed at a lower effective tax rate than described above. Property owners should consult their own property tax bills and tax advisors to determine their property's assessed value and any applicable tax exemptions.
The attention of all voters is directed to the fact that the foregoing information is based upon projections and estimates only, which amounts are not maximum amounts or durations and are not binding upon the. District. The actual debt service, tax rates and the years in which they will apply may vary from those used to provide the estimates set forth above, due to factors such as variations in the timing of bond sales, the par amount of bonds sold and market interest rates available at the time of each sale, actual assessed valuations over the term of the bonds, and other factors. The date and amount of bonds sold at any given time will be determined by the District based on the need for project funds and other considerations. The actual interest rates at which the bonds will be sold will depend on conditions in the bond market at the time of sale. Actual future assessed valuations will, depend upon the amount and value of taxable property within the District as determine by the County Assessor in the annual assessment and the equalization process.
The following is the abbreviated form of the bond measure:
"To repair, construct, acquire and equip classrooms, science labs, career training, and school facilities that support college/career readiness in science, technology, engineering, arts, math and skilled trades; keep instructional technology current; and improve student safety/campus security, shall the San Leandro Unified School District measure authorizing $198,000,000 in bonds at legal rates be adopted, levying approximately 4 cents per $100 assessed value ($10,000,000 annually) while bonds are outstanding, with citizen oversight and all money benefitting San Leandro children?"
BOND AUTHORIZATION
By approval of this measure by at least 55 percent of the registered voters voting on the measure, the San Leandro Unified School District will be authorized to issue and sell bonds of up to $198,000,000 in aggregate principal amount at interest rates not to exceed legal limits and to provide financing for the specific types of school facilities projects listed in the Bond Project List described below, subject to all the accountability requirements specified below.
ACCOUNTABILITY REQUIREMENTS
The provisions in this section are specifically included in this measure in order that the voters and taxpayers in the District may be assured that their money will be spent wisely. Expenditures to address specific facilities needs of the District will be in compliance with the requirements of Article XIIIA, Section 1(b)(3), of the State Constitution and the Strict Accountability in Local School Construction Bonds Act of 2000 (codified at Education Code Sections 15264 and following.)
Evaluation of Needs. The School Board has identified detailed facilities needs of the District and has determined which projects to finance from a local bond. The School Board hereby certifies that it has evaluated safety, class size reduction, enrollment growth, and information technology needs in developing the Bond Project List shown below.
Independent Citizens' Oversight Committee. Following approval of this measure, the Board of Education will establish an Independent Citizens' Oversight Committee, under Education Code Sections 15278 and following, to ensure bond proceeds are expended only on the types of school facilities projects listed below. The committee will be established within 60 days of the date when the results of the election appear in the minutes of the School Board.
Performance Audits. The School Board will conduct annual, independent performance audits to ensure that the bond proceeds have been expended only on the school facilities projects listed below.
Financial Audits. The School Board will conduct annual, independent financial audits of the bond proceeds until all of those proceeds have been spent for the school facilities projects listed below.
Government Code Accountability Requirements. As required by Section 53410 of the Government Code, (1) the specific purpose of the bonds is set forth in this Full Text of the Measure, (2) the proceeds from the sale of the bonds will be used only for the purposes specified in this measure, and not for any other purpose, (3) the proceeds of the bonds, when and if issued, will be deposited into a building fund to be held by the Alameda County Treasurer, as required by the California Education Code, and (4) the Superintendent of the District shall cause an annual report to be filed with the Board of Education 'of the District not later than January 1 of each year, which report shall contain pertinent information regarding the amount of funds collected and expended, as well as the status of the projects listed in this measure, as required by Sections 53410 and 53411 of the Government Code.
NO TEACHER OR ADMINISTRATOR SALARIES
Proceeds from the sale of bonds authorized by this measure shall be used only for the purposes specified in Article XIII A, Section 1(b)(3), those being for the construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation, or replacement of school facilities, including the furnishing and equipping of school facilities, and the acquisition or lease of school facilities, and not for any other purpose, including teacher and administrator salaries and other school operating expenses.
STATE MATCHING FUNDS
The following statement is included in this measure pursuant to Education Code Section 15122.5: Approval of this measure does not guarantee that the proposed project or projects that are the subject of bonds under this measure will be funded beyond the local revenues generated by this measure. The District's proposal for the project or projects described below may assume the receipt of matching state funds, which, if available, could be subject to appropriation by the Legislature or approval of a statewide bond measure.
Yes on Measure N
Editorial - Sheridan Urges Passage of School Bond - San Leandro Times, Mike McGuire November 21, 2019
Editorial - School Board Puts Bond on 2020 Ballot - San Leandro Times, Mike McGuire November 14, 2019
Op-ed - Facts about Measure N, our school facilities improvement bond - San Leandro USD, San Leandro Unified School District (SLUSD) Board of Trustees: November 6, 2019
No on Measure N


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The Public is Holding Nonprofits Accountable to Living Their Mission and Values
by Julie Couturier and Angie Vuyst
In July 2022, Public Allies, a national nonprofit committed to "advancing social justice and equity by engaging and activating the leadership of all people" (para. 1), laid off 30 employees and closed nine of its 22 sites without notice (Rodriguez, 2022).
Ninety-two percent of those employees were people of color; 58% were Black women, according to alumni (Woods, 2002). Ironically, months earlier, Public Allies received a $10 million gift from MacKenzie Scott to support the organization's Racial Equity Fundraising Campaign. Then-CEO Jaime Ernesto Uzeta cited restructuring in an announcement of the changes, but Public Allies program alumni claimed that those laid off were targeted for openly voicing concerns about Uzeta's negligent oversight of operations and programs.
Public Allies supporters and alumni quickly rallied against the changes, creating a website to support affected Public Allies sites and staff. Among other things, they demanded accountability for the CEO's perceived inability to align with Public Allies' stated core values and mission. Uzeta resigned a few weeks later (Save Public Allies, 2022).
"Publicly-stated missions are a form of accountability — something to measure an organization's and a leader's actions against."
Public accountability is woven into the fabric of many social structures. Public officials in government are directly accountable to their constituents and must be elected and reelected by those they serve. In the nonprofit sector, organizations are meant to be accountable to their boards, donors, community partners, staff members, grantees, and volunteers. However, the methods for holding a nonprofit organization accountable — for their actions, fiscal choices, community relationships, etc. — have not always been so clear, accessible, or publicized.
That seems to be changing now.
Making Forms 990 Available Online has Broadened Nonprofits' Financial Transparency
The shift began in the early 2000s, with an increased focus on fiscal accountability in nonprofit organizations following a series of scandals in the sector. Issues at United Ways in Washington D.C., New York City, and Charlotte, North Carolina (Melen, 2020) — among other events — heightened insistence that organizations practice their values and mission internally and externally.
During this time, the Internal Revenue Service Form 990, an annual tax return filed by charities, became more widely used as a tool for public transparency. In 2008, the IRS redesigned its format to make the Form 990 more informative and understandable. When the IRS began releasing Forms 990 data en masse via the internet in 2016, public accessibility improved (Howard, 2016). The result has been increased transparency into how individual organizations and the whole of the sector receive, distribute, and use charitable dollars:
A journalist at The Boston Globe identified over 1,100 nonprofits nationally that had reported some form of fraud or embezzlement to the IRS — few, if any, of whom had previously received media attention (Strohecker, 2018).
The New York Attorney General's Office routinely uses this information to recover state funds from fraudulent organizations. In one example, over $640,000 of recovered funding has been rerouted to breast cancer research (James, 2022).
(See Use Cases from Publicly Available IRS Form 990 Data for these and other examples, Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy, 2022.)
Form 990 has its limits, however. The connection between financial information and the mission often gets buried behind financial management issues; Form 990 gives little insight into how an organization lives its mission in its daily internal operations. This is one reason why sector actors — including the Johnson Center — are now pushing for even more data on philanthropy and more partnership with communities to share it (Schuman Ottinger & Williams, 2022). That said, financial accountability is only one piece of the puzzle.
Nonprofit Leaders' Actions Must Live Up to the Mission, Too
Nonprofits may never be influenced by such direct public accountability measures as elections, but public pressure can be powerful. There are an increasing number of examples — like Public Allies — where nonprofit organizations and their executive staff have failed to reflect their mission in their work, and that misalignment has garnered national media attention. Under pressure to prioritize stated values over high-profile leaders, these organizations have been forced to respond:
In 2019, Morris Dees, co-founder of the Southern Poverty Law Center, one of the nation's most prominent civil rights groups, was ousted for misconduct after nearly 50 years with the organization. A letter signed by staffers alleged "a widespread pattern of racial and gender discrimination" (Moser, para. 11), including sexual harassment claims and mistreatment that went unaddressed.
TIME'S UP, a nonprofit organization that "aims to create a society free of gender-based discrimination in the workplace and beyond" (2022, para. 2), grew out of the #MeToo Movement. Yet, according to an investigation from The New York Times (Kantor, 2021), leaders within the charity advised former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on handling his sexual assault allegations. To many TIME'S UP supporters, those leaders' actions appeared at odds with the organization's stated mission. Public outcry forced CEO Tina Tchen to resign (Kantor, 2021).
In November 2022, The Trevor Project board of directors removed Amit Paley as CEO. Paley's vision for the organization was criticized by staff, claiming "his focus on growth was compromising the quality of counseling that the organization offers to LGBTQ youth in crisis" (Redden, 2022, para. 3). Staff had been raising concerns about "workplace well-being, professional development, prioritization performance metrics, and resourcing compensation — particularly as they impact our BIPOC, transgender, nonbinary, and disabled team members" (Redden, 2022, para. 4).
The internet and social media have played undeniably significant roles in these outcomes. It is clear now that even long-time executives are no longer considered unassailable, which is having a snowball effect in every sector. The difference here may be the particular nature of mission-focused work. Publicly-stated missions are a form of accountability — something to measure an organization's and a leader's actions against.
Other stories have arguably happier endings; "accountability" is not inherently meant to be punitive. It is intended to lead to improvements and growth. At the beginning of 2018, for example, the Washington, D.C.-based Center on Budget and Policy Priorities publicly advocated for a national paid family leave program — but offered their employees only two weeks of paid parental leave. By the end of the year, CBPP's staff had formed a union and won a new contract guaranteeing 12 weeks of paid family leave (Rosenberg, 2020). In this case, organizational leadership was ultimately seen as supportive of staff and willing to change.
Further, many nonprofit boards already hold themselves accountable by including community representatives in their decision-making — as staff, volunteers, advisors, and as board members themselves. As more nonprofits and foundations open up their operations to all their stakeholders — embracing greater inclusion, strategies like participatory grantmaking, or changing how they monitor and evaluate their programs — more people will come to expect and wield opportunities for accountability. Whether and how these efforts lead to more significant mission impact has yet to be seen.
Julie Couturier, CPA
Julie Couturier joined the Johnson Center in 2006 and currently serves as the director of operations. In this role, she is responsible for managing departmental human resource and operational processes, and all financial reporting, budgeting, and financial analysis for the...
Angie Vuyst
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Angie Vuyst joined the Johnson Center in 2022 as digital marketing associate. In this role, she is responsible for the strategy and implementation of marketing campaigns, managing the Johnson Center's social media channels, and content development. Previously, Angie spent 15...
More Nonprofit Employees are Moving to Unionize
Philanthropy 1992–2022: Shifts in the Sector Reflected National Events and Cultural Change
Nonprofits Are Questioning Their Use of Facebook
Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy. (2022, April 6). Use cases from publicly available IRS Form 990 data. https://johnsoncenter.org/resource/use-cases-from-publicly-available-990-data/
Howard, A. (2016, June 16). IRS opens up Form 990 data, ushering nonprofit sector into the age of transparency. Sunlight Foundation. https://sunlightfoundation.com/2016/06/16/irs-opens-up-form-990-data-ushering-nonprofit-sector-into-the-age-of-transparency/
James, L. (2022, February 23). Attorney General James delivers over $640,000 to New York breast cancer organizations. NY Attorney General. https://ag.ny.gov/press-release/2022/attorney-general-james-delivers-over-640000-new-york-breast-cancer-organizations
Kantor, J., Sundaram, A., & Ryzik, M. (2021, August 26) Time's Up C.E.O. resigns amid crisis over Cuomo ties. The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/26/business/times-up-tina-tchen.html
Melen, M. (2020, March 12). Facts about past United Way corruption and scandals. Love to Know. https://charity.lovetoknow.com/charitable-organizations/facts-about-past-united-way-corruption-scandals
Moser, B. (2019, March 21). The reckoning of Morris Dees and the Southern Poverty Law Center. The New Yorker. https://www.newyorker.com/news/news-desk/the-reckoning-of-morris-dees-and-the-southern-poverty-law-center
Public Allies. (2022) Who we are. https://publicallies.org
Redden, M. (2022, November 6). Trevor Project ousts CEO who played a role in the opioid crisis. HuffPost. https://www.huffpost.com/entry/amit-paley-ceo-trevor-project_n_6367e522e4b08f849aac58f4
Rodriguez, A. (2022, July 25) A nonprofit's 'restructuring' halted years of progress on bringing AmeriCorps volunteers to Racine. The Journal Times. https://journaltimes.com/news/local/a-nonprofits-restructuring-halted-years-of-progress-on-bringing-americorps-volunteers-to-racine/article_cd5f088e-0859-11ed-a3ef-8319e25379f1.html
Rosenberg, E. (2020, February 4). Workers are forming unions at nonprofits and think tanks. Their bosses aren't always happy. The Washington Post. https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2020/02/04/workers-are-forming-unions-nonprofits-thinktanks-their-bosses-arent-always-happy/
Save Public Allies. (2022) https://savepublicallies.org
Schuman Ottinger, C., & Williams, J. (2022, September 8) Unlocking the potential of open 990 data. Stanford Social Innovation Review. https://ssir.org/articles/entry/unlocking_the_potential_of_open_990_data
Strohecker, P. (2018, March 9). How The Boston Globe uncovered fraud at Massachusetts nonprofits. Storybench. https://www.storybench.org/boston-globe-uncovered-fraud-massachusetts-nonprofits/
TIME'S UP. (2023) About. https://timesupfoundation.org/about/
Woods, S. (2022, July 14). Public allies CEO lays off employees, citing 'restructuring' needs, but alumni call move retaliation. Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service. https://milwaukeenns.org/2022/07/14/public-allies-ceo-lays-off-employees-citing-restructuring-needs-but-alumni-call-move-retaliation/


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RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE (1)
International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology and Physics (1)
ANTIGENS (1)
BIOLOGICAL EFFECTS (1)
BIOLOGICAL RADIATION EFFECTS (1)
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The treatment of prostate cancer by conventional radiation therapy: an analysis of long-term outcome
Zietman, Anthony L.; Coen, John J.; Dallow, Katherine C.; Shipley, William U.1995
[en] Purpose: To assess the long-term outcome of conventional external beam radiation therapy in the management of clinically confined prostate cancer and to examine the proposition that radiation accelerates tumor growth in those who fail treatment. Methods and Materials: One thousand and forty-four men with T1-4NxM0 prostate cancer treated by conventional external beam radiation therapy at the Massachusetts General Hospital between 1977 and 1991 were analyzed. Median follow-up was 49 months. Failure was defined as: two sequential rises in serum prostate specific antigen (PSA) level; or a PSA > 1 ng/ml 2 or more years after radiation; or any clinical failure. Kaplan-Meier actuarial analyses were used to assess outcome. Results: At 10 years only 40% of the T1-2 group remained disease free. When subdivided by grade, the well-differentiated tumors (Gleason 1-2) exhibited a 53% actuarial 10-year disease-free survival, moderately differentiated (Gleason 3) 42%, and poorly differentiated (Gleason 4-5) 20%. The corresponding values for the T3-4 men were 33% for Gleason 1-2, 20% for Gleason 3, and 10% for Gleason 4-5. Overall the value for T3-4 tumors was 18% at 10 years. On relapse the median PSA doubling times for the T1-2 patients were predicted by histology: 18.8 months for Gleason 1-2 patients; 11.1 months for Gleason 3; and 9.6 months for Gleason 5. Significant differences were found between the Gleason 3 and the Gleason 4-5 groups (p = 0.04) and the Gleason 1-2 and the Gleason 4-5 groups (p = 0.03). A wide range of doubling times was seen within each grade group. When compared with recently reported data on selected T1-2 patients who were managed by expectant observation there was no advantage over the first decade (and certainly no disadvantage) in terms of metastasis-free survival or disease-specific survival for the irradiated Gleason 1-3 patients. However, a gain was seen for those with Gleason 4-5 tumors. Conclusion: Less than half of the T1-2NxM0 and less than one-fifth of the T3-4NxM0 patients receiving conventional radiation therapy were biochemically disease free at 10 years. The PSA doubling times on relapse show a wide variation. Grade was important in determining the rate of relapse suggesting that radiation does not induce a homogeneous acceleration of prostate tumors. A metastasis-free and disease-specific survival advantage was found for the poorly differentiated tumors when compared with similar patients reported in the literature who were managed initially by observation
RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE (S62)
RADIATION, THERMAL, AND OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTANT EFFECTS ON LIVING ORGANISMS AND BIOLOGICAL MATERIALS (S63)
Copyright (c) 1995 Elsevier Science B.V., Amsterdam, The Netherlands, All rights reserved.; Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology and Physics; ISSN 0360-3016; ; CODEN IOBPD3; v. 32(2); p. 287-292
ANTIGENS, CARCINOMAS, EXTERNAL IRRADIATION, LATENCY PERIOD, METASTASES, PATIENTS, POST-IRRADIATION EXAMINATION, PROSTATE, RADIATION INJURIES, RADIOTHERAPY, SURVIVAL TIME
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Chateau Beau-Site
Château Beau Site is a well-established St. Estèphe château that was originally classified as a Cru Bourgeois supérieur in 1932. It was acquired by the Castéja family, who also own Château Batailley, and Château Trotte Vieille, in 1955. Since 1966 Beau Site has been classified as a Cru Grand Bourgeois Exceptionnel.
Château Beau Site is located outside the village of St. Corbian, which is at the northern extreme of the St.Estèphe appellation. There are nearly 100 hectares of vines with a high average age of 35 years. The wine is a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot. It is vinified traditionally and is then matured in oak casks (50% new) for 12-15 months.
Beau Site is a classic St. Estèphe, displaying good levels of ripe black and red fruits, as well as firm and meaty tannins. A traditionalist's claret.
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'Game of Thrones' Season 8 Episode 1 Revives the Night King's Spiral Symbol
What does the White Walker spiral really mean?
Corey Plante
One of the greatest mysteries surrounding the Night King and the White Walkers returned in Sunday night's Game of Thrones Season 8 premiere, when we saw the same curious ancient spiral symbol that has served as a motif for their ominous presence since the series' very beginning. The scene in question, which took place in House Umber, may be a bit confusing if you haven't read up on the Night King's spiral recently.
Spoilers follow for Game of Thrones Season 8, Episode 1.
Very late in the premiere, we catch up with Tormund and Beric Dondarrion as they enter some snowy building. We quickly learn that, per many assumptions and leaks about the episode, the Night King's army has already ravaged Last Hearth, home to House Umber and the closest piece of civilization south of the Wall. They stumble upon Edd, Lord Commander of the Night's Watch, and soon find poor Ned Umber staked to a wall with a bunch of human limbs pinned around him in a spiral.
"It's a message from the Night King," Beric says. The castle has been ransacked, but there isn't a single body beyond Ned Umber. Rather than add him to the horde of the undead, the Night King left him there, wreathed in spare body parts, as a message.
This wasn't necessary whatsoever. It was meant to send a message. HBO
One of the episode's earliest scenes reminded us of Ned Umber's existence, all so he could suffer this gruesome fate. He was the one who asked for extra horses and carts so he could bring his people back to Winterfell from Last Hearth. This confirms that he made it back to his home, only for the Night King's army to sweep through and kill everyone.
The Night King seemingly knew that Ned Umber was the one in charge, and he deliberately chose the leader for a reason. But what's the deal with this and the other symbol?
Since the very beginning of the series, the White Walkers have mutilated bodies and arranged the pieces into either a seven-spoked spiral, spinning counterclockwise, or a circle with a line bisecting it down the middle. When these symbols appeared as cave paintings on Dragonstone in Season 7, series co-creator David Benioff explained in a behind-the-scenes video that they were originally used by the Children of the Forest.
"These are patterns that have mystical significance for the Children of the Forest," he said. "We're not sure exactly what they signify, but spiral patterns are important in a lot of different cultures in our world, so it makes sense that they would be in this world."
Both symbols seem to be associated with the White Walkers. HBO
In the first Game of Thrones scene ever, several men of the Night's Watch see the bodies of Wildlings arranged like the circular symbol. In Season 3, we see the body parts of horses arranged like the spiral. When Bran wargs into the past and sees the creation of the Night King by the Children of the Forest, it happens at a weirwood heart tree that has stone monoliths arcing out from the tree, arranged exactly like the same spiral.
It would seem these magic symbols are part of the written language used by the Children of the Forest and are directly associated with the White Walkers. It's therefore fitting that Season 8 would reintroduce the symbols here as a reminder of what's to come.
Here's where the Night King was created. HBO
The true meaning of these symbols remains a mystery on the show that may never be solved. Fans have plenty of theories, but the spiral having seven spokes feels parallel to the Faith of the Seven (the most popular religion in Westeros). The other symbol could imply a more monotheistic religion, which could connect to the Red God.
Here's to hoping Bran can use his Three-Eyed Raven powers to greenseer an explanation for all of this.
Game of Thrones Season 8 airs Sunday nights on HBO at 9 p.m. Eastern.
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St Paul's Academy Boxing Competition
On Wednesday 23rd June 2018 at St Paul's Boxing Bambu Community was proud to continue our close partnership with St Pauls by sponsoring the contest, helping to provide accommodation for Buena Vista's visit.
Other businesses who sponsored the contest include:
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The first bout of the evening saw Rania Ait Oubach go up against Zoe Sansam, of St.Pauls in the 50Kg weight class. Both boxers left it all in the ring in what were 3 hard fought 2 minute rounds.
Up next was Alexander Cricky Vs Sam Mayers fighting at 81Kg; one of the heaviest contests on the bill, which certainly lived up to expectation with both boxers delivering a full blooded performance that went down to the wire.
Followed by Riccardo Anzalone Vs Joshua Padley at 64Kg this lightweight battle saw the fighters face off in a fierce 9 minute bout that was closely contested all the way through.
Josue Lufuluabo Vs Jimmy Tyres of East Durham fought at a weight of 72Kg where the bout exceeded expectation with both boxers performing at 100% and had spectators on the edge of their seats.
Hermes Kisombe Vs Shakiel Thompson's contest followed at a fighting weight of 75Kg Thompson of Manor B.A. and Kisombe battled it out in what was a highly entertaining contest displaying the skill and discipline it takes to succeed in the ring.
The overall competition was fearless and an excellent show of promising talent on both sides. Not to mention a fantastic way to build up the atmosphere ahead of the world cup match between Belgium and England later that week.
Nine hard Fought bouts resulted in a narrow 5-4 victory for the Yorkshire side who took home the honors. The Belgium team were as gracious in defeat as the Yorkshire team were in victory, with both sides going on to meet up for a beer or two on what was a lovely warm evening in East Yorkshire.
Saturday was just edged by the English, Thursdays game was edged by the Belgians, I wonder if we can meet for a decider in the World Cup to have a clear winner.
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Features March 27, 2019
Sex workers exposed to new dangers as prostitution goes digital
Selling art comes with its challenges
The sad but beautiful love story behind Ykee Benda's Singa
As the sun sets beyond the skyscrapers of Nairobi, many Nairobians rush to catch buses to their homes after a busy day at work.
Others, though, make the journey in the opposite direction to start night shifts in various workplaces.
Among the commonest night workers in the city are the call girls. As early as 3pm, they line up at various high streets to lure potential clients. The services cost as low as KSh200 (approximately Shs7000).
Prostitution has been practised since the incident time. In fact, it is referred to as the oldest profession.
Although Nairobi MCAs passed a law in December 2017 prohibiting commercial sex work, the business is still vibrant. In recent times, the trade has been digitized as well as in the estates.
Kenya has more than 133,675 female sex workers. Of that, more than 30,000 are in Nairobi, according to the estimates from the Ministry of Health.
The girls who line up the street such as River Road and Latema Road are between the ages of 17 and 30 years.
They are, however, in stiff competition with a new generation of the call girls – the digital twilight girls and the estate call girls.
Advertising, selling, and purchasing sex is now easier than ever, thanks to a popular website and other social media sites that specialize in the sex business.
Logging on to the website exposes all kinds of call girls complete with their location and phone numbers.
Most of the women are clad in revealing outfits that accentuate their curvy waistlines.
WELL-PAYING JOB
On the website, the clients have a variety to choose from, and once client and service provider agree, they are directed to the location. The services are post-paid.
Carol (not her real name) lost her father when she was 18 years and just fresh from high school. Misfortune followed her when they were chased away from her father's land by her paternal grandparents. Then her mother was diagnosed with cancer.
"My sister and I started selling vegetables in a nearby market but we struggled. My sister dropped out of school to help me take care of mum. The money we got was not enough and we became desperate," recalls Carol.
A friend of the mother saw how the girls were struggling to make ends meet and decided to offer one of them a "job". Carol took up the opportunity but since it was in Nairobi, her younger sister was left behind to nurse their ailing mother.
"I did not ask much about the job, I was only told it was a well-paying one. At that time my main drive was how much money I was to get," Carol recalls.
An illustration of a sex worker on the street. Internet Photo
When she got to Nairobi, she was taken to a furnished house where she found more girls. It was here that she knew what awaited her.
She had nowhere to run since her mother's friend had vanished in thin air.
"I was scared but I also thought of all the possibilities; my mother, a chance to earn money, a chance to go back to school and a better life for my sister. Did I tell you how much I was to earn? I was told I could make up to KSh4,000 per day," she says.
After a while, she learned through a friend she made in the house that she could make more money from a website that sells their services.
During her off days, she checked out the site, and after speaking to its administrator, her profile was up and ready for business. Within a month she had created a portfolio. She relocated to the city's CBD along Moi Avenue.
TRADE OF THE FLESH
"Here, I made up to KSh20,000 per day on a good day, depending on what the client wants. Your profile is what will sell you," she says.
Carol pays the administrator KSh10,000 per month so that her profile can be on the homepage.
But how does it all work?
Early in the morning, the girls pay accommodation fee and take up rooms in some of the hotels along Moi Avenue, Tom Mboya, Accra Road and River Road.
"The hotel business is currently in low season and having these girls around is a guarantee of making money," Gertrude, a hotel manager along Accra Road offers.
Out of 38 rooms at her hotel, an average of 18 are occupied by the girls who pay KSh2,000 daily. Once a man checks out their profiles on the website and places an order, they are directed to the hotel room number to complete the transaction.
It is now two years since Carol ventured into prostitution. Her mother is now well taken care of – she even managed to build her a two bed-roomed house and took her sister back to school. Carol too is undertaking a diploma course in business management.
"I want to quit this job, that's why I have decided to go back to school and work in a decent place," she says.
But it is not always smooth sailing for these call girls. Their work exposes them to strangers every single day.
"I lost a close friend two years ago. The girl was left dead in her hotel room. According to the receptionist at the hotel, a young man came looking for her room number. I guess it was her client," says Mumbi Njeri, a sex worker.
"He left after three hours but the hotel management did not suspect anything because that was the norm. The management only made the shocking discovery in the morning when the room was to be cleaned. The woman was found naked and lying in a pool of blood in the bathroom with knife wounds on her body," Njeri narrates.
This is just one of the many risks the call girls face every day in their line of duty. They are also often abused, raped, sodomized and beaten up by their clients after offering their services. Most of these incidents occur when the client refuses to pay for the services as agreed upon.
The girls cannot report the matter to the police because what they are doing is illegal.
RAPED AND IMPREGNATED
Sofia Mwaura is a mother of an 8-year-old boy whom she conceived when she was raped by a client. Her business is located in Mathare slums.
"We negotiated the price before I took him home. I prefer taking them to my house so I can get an extra KSh200 as charges for the room. I charge between KSh200-KSh1,000 depending on how long I'm with the man and what he wants," she says.
The client asked to spend the night with Sofia and agreed on paying a premium KSh2,000. But in the morning, when it was time for him to leave, he forced himself on Sofia.
"He raped me without any protection for almost one hour. I struggled with him but he overpowered me. At some point, he slapped me and banged my head against the wall. The pain was too much and I gave in," she recalls.
He then left, never to been seen again. When Sofia regained her strength, she went to a nearby hospital to get pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP).
"I did not report the incident to the police because I did not know how to explain what happened to me. First, because the man was a stranger and second because whatever I was doing was against the law," she explains.
A month later, she found out that she was pregnant. She tried to abort the pregnancy but fate had other plans in store for her. Eight years on, Sofia has since quit the trade and decided to take care of her baby boy.
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To ensure data integrity and the stability of data transmission in the event of power outage, Apacer has developed the hardware-based technology called CorePower. CorePower equips SSDs with electrolytic capacitors and an IC detector that can deliver urgent power current so that the flash controller can take this extended moment to flush cached data and essential metadata into NAND Flash blocks. Apacer's CorePower products come in a variety of form factors, including 2.5", M.2, mSATA, MO-297, and CFast.


New research findings on the employment of older New Zealand women is to be presented today in Wellington at the Ministry of Social Development, followed by a panel discussion.
The research, commissioned by the National Advisory Committee for Employment of Women (NACEW) and compiled by economist Dr Paul Callister, shows that people aged 65 years and over are likely to become an increasingly vital component in New Zealand's labour force, with women set to play a significant role.
When it comes to these ageing demographics, NACEW refers to 'Choosers and Survivors' – the former category are typically qualified women who opt to continue working for reasons other than necessity, while 'survivors' represent women who have to work to make ends meet.
Women in the 'survivors' category are often over-represented in sectors where conditions such as physical labour, low pay and shift work can make employment problematic as these workers age.
The aged care workforce is one such example. In a recent feature article, INsite interviewed a range of women working in aged care, among them community support worker Jenny Goodman, aged 62, DHB healthcare assistant Josie Bidois, aged 65, and rest home caregiver Marianne Bishop, aged 55. Not one of them was contemplating retirement any time soon; Bishop said she'd still be working when she's 75.
The panel discussion today will look at what the implications are for women like Goodman, Bidois and Bishop, and what solutions are forthcoming.


Lend a Hand. Save a Life.
Every year, about 356,000 American adults suffer sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). Many of these men and women die because they do not receive any form of CPR at the scene. For every minute that passes without CPR, a victim's odds of survival decrease by 10 percent.
You can help. Hands-Only CPR is a simple technique anyone can perform in an emergency. It does not require mouth-to-mouth contact and keeps the victim's blood flowing until help arrives. It's just as effective as traditional CPR.
For victims of SCA, bystanders offer their best chance for survival. You can't hurt; you can only help.
See a demonstration of Hands-Only CPR in action, courtesy of the American Heart Association. The video is also available in Spanish.
For more about Hands-Only CPR, including information on training and community awareness events, contact the Baltimore County Fire Department at 410-887-4860 or fireinfo@baltimorecountymd.gov.


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Money in the bank!
April was a very exciting month for us here at Signpost. As you know, we announced a ton of major updates to our merchant platform, including a full suite of promotional and reporting tools to help merchants better run their online marketing campaigns.
Well, we're thrilled to say that we're starting out the month of May with an even bigger bang! As you may have seen we just announced an additional $3.75 million in funding, led by Spark Capital. That's right, more money in the bank to help us continue growing our company and expanding our reach into new markets.
But the fun doesn't stop there. We'd also like to welcome Chris DePatria (AOL Patch's former head of sales) to our team! Chris will be joining us as the VP of revenue, responsible for our sales operation and revenue strategy, and overseeing and scaling the company's sales force.
This is going to be a very exciting month for us and we look forward to continue sharing with the Signpost community, more about what's in store.
So, a HUGE thank you to Spark Capital for their continued interest in the company, and welcome aboard, Chris! The entire team at Signpost is excited to have you join us.
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The above a famous quote by Samuel Taylor Coleridge, from his poem The Rime Of The Ancient Mariner. It is somewhat appropriate for all of us who know that we have and we need to drink water but we don't. Why? Maybe because we aren't thirsty at all times and maybe because we get lazy to take care of ourselves.


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Q: How to use auto-postback with checkboxes and dropdowns? I have a web flow (asp.net) which has a drop down and a check box.
When the check box is ticked, I need to disable some fields in that form.
When a specific value is selected from the check box, I need to disable other fields.
I specify the checkbox like this:
<%=Html.CheckBox("IsResponseUnavailable", Model.IsResponseUnavailable)%>

And the drop down like this:
<%= Html.MyDropDownList(string.Format("Questions[{0}].Answer", i), (IEnumerable<SelectListItem>)ViewData["Periods"], Model.Questions[i].Answer)%>

Where MyDropDownList is an extension of Html.DropDownList
I've heard about auto-postback - but unsure how to use it - any advice would be great!
I'm using ASP.NET MVC 3.
Thanks!
 - L

A: It depends on what you want. Do you want a postback to the server where the server will redraw the view with the correct changes? Or do you want javascript to run when the box is ticked so that the correct fields are changed? Javascript is much smoother and easier to do. There really isn't a way to do an auto-postback without some javascript. Dennis' answer is as basic as it gets and it still uses javascript.
It sounds like you might be better off with webforms instead of MVC if you are doing most of your logic during postbacks. Otherwise I'd try to enrich your UI a bit with some JQuery and take advantage of MVC since you're using it.

A: <%= Html.CheckBox("IsResponseUnavailable", Model.IsResponseUnavailable,
    new { onClick = "this.form.submit();" }) %>

<%= Html.MyDropDownList(string.Format("Questions[{0}].Answer", i),
    (IEnumerable<SelectListItem>)ViewData["Periods"], Model.Questions[i].Answer),
    new { onchange = "this.form.submit();" }) %>

A: You could just do this client side using a bit of jQuery something like
$('#IsResponseUnavailable').change(function() {
  if ($(this).has('[checked]')) {
    $('#idOfElement').attr('disabled', 'disabled');
  }
  else {
    $('#idOfElement').removeAttr('disabled');
  }
});

If you was trying to re-render the HTML for server side then you could take a look at the jQuery load() function
You can also auto submit a form with jQuery using this method but I don't think that's what you want to do.