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Each cell in an OLAPDataGrid control is a result of an intersection between the members along a row and the members along a column of the control. However, when you assign an item renderer to an OLAPDataGrid control, you only specify the uniqueName and type properties for one of the dimensions, either row or column. Therefore, you can create a situation where two different item renderers are assigned to the same cell of the control.
Therefore, if an item renderer with a type value of OLAPDataGrid.OLAP_LEVEL and an item renderer with a type value of OLAPDataGrid.OLAP_HIERARCHY are applied to the same cell, the OLAPDataGrid control applies the item renderer with a type value of OLAPDataGrid.OLAP_LEVEL.
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The renderer object used for customizing the OLAPDataGrid control.
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The unique name of the IOLAPElement to which the renderer is applied.
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The unique name of the IOLAPElement to which the renderer is applied. For example, "[TimeDim][YearHier]" is a unique name, where "2007" is the level belonging to the "YearHier" hierarchy of the "TimeDim" dimension.
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iFixit also found a Broadcom BCM4329 chip inside the new third-generation device -- a wireless receiver that supports 802.11n. The iPhone 3GS has a BCM4325 chip, which only supports 802.11 a/b/g. The new iPod touch does not support 802.11n Wi-Fi out of the box.
And you can bet they're going to charge to enable 802.11n.
Which cost $10 in late June and now has been discounted @ 50% to $5 less than 2 1/1 months later!
?? The Touch should get a better camera than iPhone not crap like the toy Nano. Why is Apple downgrading the Touch? Calling it a gaming device, etc. The Touch's camera should get both zoom and flash since it doesn't need battery power for phone calls. It should be a total camera replacement. I would even forgo video in favor of a real decent camera.
This helps me feel better about purchasing a 64g touch. I was really debating holding out for the camera that everyone thought was coming, but if it's just going to be the low-res camera out of the nano, I'll pass. Also, the promise of a FM radio transmitter/receiver and 802.11n is exciting, but I wish they would just go ahead and enable these features, rather than (presumably) waiting for the iPhone to get them first. As the general response on the internet has shown, this new lineup of touches needs all the help it can get.
As the general response on the internet has shown, this new lineup of touches needs all the help it can get.
Ha-ha, right. They'll sell millions of them.
Anyone notice that the battery time for the Touch has fallen for music? It's still 6 hours for video, but audio has dropped from 36 hours to 30 hours.
There isn't enough room at this point without making it thicker. The devices are only similar when looking at them from the front. Their thicknesses are very different.
That Nano is better than I thought it would be. It's still crap, but for a 6mm x 6mm x 3mm camera that does 640x480 video at 30fps, I'm quite impressed.
I think the FM receiver may eventually come but the transmitter may be too low tech for Apple and, perhaps more importantly, it would hurt there 3rd-party vendors who pay for the 30-pin connector licensing if people didn't buy the transmitters and the direct connect. There is also a strong possibility that it may also not work well without the headphones in as an antenna. I've tried these transmitters with sat radio and even with the supplied antennas they can still be really crappy.
As for 802.11n, it would be nice if they turned it on, but the iPhone 3GS chip has 802.11a and it has yet to be turned on, as far as I know. I'd prefer to keep my devices on the 5Ghz network but I wonder if Apple is unable to make the 5GHz of 802.11a/n and the 2.4Ghz 802.11n power friendly enough to not mess with their battery specs. I'd think they'd have to append the WiFI stats if they allowed it. I'm looking forward to the jailbreak community getting it working.
I can't recall Apple ever releasing an iDevice that had a planned space for a feature that they had no intention of including. It seems obvious that the reason is from the rumoured technical issues, not to push the iPhone. The iPhone was still going to have a better video camera with autofocus and the ability to take stills.
Apple's RDF makes you believe that they are really giving away the goods by selling an old tech Touch on the low-end with 8Gb of RAM. That should have been $149 since it doesn't make sense that the two high-end Touch models are $100 apart with the new CPU and GPU built-in. The mid model being 4x the RAM as the 8Gb and the high end 8x the RAM.
That's called upselling. Consumer says, "Wow, for an extra $100 I can get the latest tech and 4x the memory of the low-end."
No doubt the 8Gb model is temporary until the hype dies down. Then they'll do a mid-year bump with a 16Gb model with the new internals. We might see the video cameras then too in all of the models.
I don?t think it makes sense for the 8GB Touch to be the same price as the 8GB Nano. That makes no sense from a marketing standpoint. I have no doubt that Apple makes a higher percentage on the 8GB Touch than it does on the 16GB Touch, but that doesn?t mean it makes more money per unit.
As for up-selling, I don?t see how that is a problem. That is a very old business practice that has served many businesses well. Why Apple shouldn?t be allowed to execute this seems silly.
I do think that you might be right about the mid-release bump and upgrade. Though it will depends on current supply and demand.
I think it is clear from the pics now that a camera was destined for the iPod Touch but is not there for what ever reason. It is very likely that the reported technical reasons are accurate, as I can't see Apple getting this far and then having a plastic spacer produced so they can scrap the camera idea.
While the camera may have the same dimensions as the Nano, one should not assume that it was exactly the same device. It could have had other features they wanted to explore such as higher res video, high res still pics, or auto focus for that matter. Any of these could have been tripping points for the camera. Frankly we don't even know at this moment if the hardware in the Nano even has a still pic mode. In other words maybe the camera in Nano could do stills but they are so bad Apple didn't want to consider them and are suing the sensor only as a video device. Maybe video only wasn't in the game for the Touch.
The expanded Flash capacity is going to make many people happy and frankly is likely to be a bigger draw than the camera would have been. However one thing that hasn't been investigated or reported yet is the amount of RAM installed? I'm wondering if the high end devices went to 256MB, info here would be appreciated. The more RAM the more flexible and interesting the apps that can be installed.
IWhile the camera may have the same dimensions as the Nano, one should not assume that it was exactly the same device. It could have had other features they wanted to explore such as higher res video, high res still pics, or auto focus for that matter. Any of these could have been tripping points for the camera. Frankly we don't even know at this moment if the hardware in the Nano even has a still pic mode. In other words maybe the camera in Nano could do stills but they are so bad Apple didn't want to consider them and are suing the sensor only as a video device. Maybe video only wasn't in the game for the Touch.
It?ll absolutely do stills. After all, the video is just 30 still frames a second. The question is at what resolution they would be in. The video is a modest 640x480, which is 0.3Mpx. If that is the maximum it could do for stills then I think Apple did right by not allowing that as a feature. This camera is clearly being marketed against Flip cameras, which also can?t do stills.
The teardown revealed a CPU that has a slightly higher model number than the current iPhone so I imagine that it would have the same RAM as the 3GS. 128MB was the minimum that the iPhone OS could handle. I?d be extremely surprised if isn?t 256MB.
Anyone with a new Touch can run iStat to see how much RAM they have.
In that case you're going to have to get a real decent camera, not an iPod. No device that size is going to be decent. You're getting a crap point and shooter no matter how much work they do, because the lens and the CCD are so tiny.
And when it can finally do 720p video and take 3Mpx images the tech for larger devices will be so far ahead that we?ll hear complaining about that quality.
I?ve already heard people complaining about the Touch only being 64GB. That it should be at least as much as the Classic is and that the Classic should have a much larger HDD. I?ve even heard the price compared to that of a $300 netbook with a 250GB HDD. Who said, ?You can make some of the people happy all of the time, you call can make all of the people happy some of the time, but you can?t make all of the people happy all of the time??
It just jumped out at me why Apple might be doing this. They don't want to distract attention from the tablet device. If the iPod touch is too compelling then there is less room for a more expensive alternative. Treating the iPod touch as a gaming device seems daft when it is so much more but not if you want that position taken by a yet to be introduced device.
It just jumped out at me why Apple might be doing this. They don't want to distract attention from the tablet device. If the iPod touch is too compelling then there is less room for a more expensive alternative.
I don?t see how the Touch and a Tablet are rivalries when one will fit in your pocket and the other won?t. But more importantly, I can?t imagine Apple only figuring that out at the last minute when both devices would have had been in development for a long time. It seems much more likely that the camera did have the rumoured issues that were mentioned, thus the space for a Nano-like video camera.
There isn?t enough room at this point without making it thicker. The devices are only similar when looking at them from the front. Their thicknesses are very different.
I can?t recall Apple ever releasing an iDevice that had a planned space for a feature that they had no intention of including. It seems obvious that the reason is from the rumoured technical issues, not to push the iPhone. The iPhone was still going to have a better video camera with autofocus and the ability to take stills.
Is the re any reason the Touch needs to be paper thin? Added thickness with more and better functionality is more desired IMO. Make it thicker and give it a great camera. All this fearfulness about cutting into the iPhone is really absurd.
Well the AppleTv has a USB port where I've yet to hear Apple explain what's it's for. It's not mentioned in the manual.
Make it thicker- very simple. So do we all really want this mediocre gaming device that SJ is trying to spin on us? The PSP runs rings around it. I mean- it's OK but seriously?
Not only that but the Tablet is supposed to run a full fledged OS not some mobile iPhone version.
Hi, let me introduce to Apple as you two have obviously not met. They are a company obsessed with thinness and they apparently find that the thinness, weight and overall size of their products are important factors for marketing and selling their wares. Looking at their market dominance with PMPs while historically having less features in HW and SW as other devices shows that there strategy is working well for them.
The good thing is there are plenty of other companies that make thicker devices with more and better features that may suit your needs. Don?t ever expect the Nano to outdo the Flip or the iPhone to outdo Nokia with their cameras.
It?s explained. It?s a service port at this time.
I think stills grabbed from the nano's VGA camera will be at least as good as most photos sent to Facebook. The only show stopper about the video quality for the average person might be the rolling shutter wobble. I'm not saying the camera is great, but it's still workable.


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Vivian Cass' work (1979, 1983/1984, 1984) formed the cornerstone for conceptualizing developmalest that is homosexual males and ladies, beginning into the belated 1970s. Cass proposed a phase type of homosexual identification development. The six phases assume a motion in self perception from heterosexual to homosexual. The initial stage is identification confusion, where in actuality the specific first perceives his/her thoughts, emotions and destinations to other people for the exact same sex. The second reason is identification contrast, in which the perceives that are individual must cope with social stigmatization and alienation. Cass' 3rd phase is identification threshold, for which people, having recognized their homosexuality, commence to look for other homosexuals. Identification acceptance chaturbatewebcams.com/bondage comprises phase four; good connotations about being homosexual foster even more connections and friendships along with other gays and lesbians. The individual minimizes contact with heterosexual peers in order to focus on issues and activities related to his/her homosexual orientation in the fifth stage, identity pride. Identity synthesis, the ultimate of Cass' phases, postulates less of the dichotomy for the specific differences when considering the heterosexual and non heterosexual communities or facets of the patient's life; the person judges him/herself on a selection of personal characteristics, not merely upon intimate identification.
Other phase based psychosocial homosexual identification models after Cass (including those of Lee, 1977; Plummer, 1975; and Troiden, 1989) deviated somewhat through the particulars associated with actions or activities that comprised each specific phase but would not stray from the presumption that the occasions, as being a systemic procedure, reflected the knowledge: first knowing of being various or homosexual, self labeling as homosexual, community participation with and disclosure to many other homosexuals, and identification integration. This stage that is final for Cass additionally the subsequent phase theorists, ended up being the required result, one thing to shoot for within one's own being released. Much like Chickering's phase development model where in actuality the person's framework around life occasions therefore the objective of a built-in social and individual identity, without doubt aided pupil development professionals in using the stage model proponents' findings and theories to university populations. It is advisable to keep in mind, nonetheless, that Cass' subjects weren't guys (nor ladies), but instead Australian male prisoners in the belated 1960s, which calls into question the generalizability and transferability of her findings.

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(The Southern African Times) – Rugby World champions South Africa confirmed two opponents for their three-game European tour in November next year.
SA Rugby announced the Springboks will play Scotland at BT Murrayfield in Edinburgh on November 13 followed by a repeat of the 2019 Rugby World Cup final against England at Twickenham on November 20.
The identity of the final opponent on the traditional November tour will be confirmed in due course. That match is scheduled to be played on November 6.
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This will be the first time in three years that South Africa will tour Europe. The side did not tour the continent last year due to the Rugby World Cup and this year's schedule was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Sunday 18 January 2015 by Mike Parkin
A Mexican Wave? In Watford? HA!
I'll happily confess that I'm a bit of a nightmare. Even with a game done and dusted I'm still found tutting at misplaced passes and raising my eyebrows at lost possession, with a small part of me thinking that we'll somehow lose from being 3 or 4-nil up. That's not to say I don't enjoy it when things are going well of course, and in recent times they haven't gone much better than they did against Charlton.
So, in the immortal words of Bing Crosby, it's time to accentuate the positive. A few of my favourites, anyway…
1) Miguel Layun. I don't mind admitting I want this guy to be a success. His extraordinary following in North(!) America make his signing one of the most fascinating I can remember, and in the wake of a number of failed imports I really want our Mexican friend to do the business. His performance form midfield against Charlton was encouraging, his delivery into the box giving me specific pleasure. before he was relieved of corner taking duty by Daniel Tozser, his dead ball delivery was superb, an early corner causing havoc and a subsequent cross leading directly to Craig Cathcart's opener. More of the same please.
2) My favourite moment of the match came at 0-0. Odion Ighalo produced a sublime piece of skill at the dead ball line to leave the Charlton defender for dead, (deader than dead in fact) before teeing up Troy Deeney, who possibly should have done better. The piece of skill was so simple yet so perfectly executed. It had me grinning from ear to ear for minutes afterwards. Super stuff. More of the same please.
3) Ighalo is a man who is clearly enjoying his football. This makes it easy for me to enjoy watching him. After a season that has seen it's fair share of furrowed brows and head scratching, it's great to see someone who is just wanting to play his game and to do it with enthusiasm. It's no accident that his all action and effervescent performances have coincided with him becoming a hit on the terraces. More of the same please.
4) Troy Deeney and Ighalo look to be on the same page. They look confident and comfortable with each other, perhaps because they are similar types of players, and seem to be feeding off each other nicely. Admittedly Charlton were a shambling wreck of a team, but still, you can only beat what's in front of you and Troy and Odion filled their boots. More of the same please.
5) The Mexican Wave. I'm not a fan of these at sporting events, let alone at football, but yesterday it felt right. Part nod to the encouraging performance of Layun, part extension of what was a carnival atmosphere, part message to Charlton – you're so bad we just can't be bothered to watch any more. It was fun. On this occasion, I'm not sure we need more of the same.
6) I was at the Valley earlier in the season when Charlton beat us 1-0. Their goal was a penalty and was their only shot on target. (They only managed one shot on target this time out, too). I South London fuming, irritated that we'd let a mind-numbingly poor Charlton side nick the points and concerned that we were going to have another season of under-achievement. yesterday felt like payback. I enjoyed it. It also showed our ruthless side. More of the same please.
So, just a few of my highlights, but what was your favourite moment from the 5-0- triumph over Charlton?
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Agricultural labor issues in America span hundreds of different crops, virtually every state, and thousands of corporations, both U.S.-based and foreign. The issues are complex and are inextricably bound to national debates over labor laws, workplace safety, immigration policy and a host of other issues.
No one company, industry or state can resolve these issues alone. But because these issues impact our supply chain, they are of great interest and importance to R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company.
R.J. Reynolds doesn't employ farm workers or grow its own tobacco. Because farm workers are not our employees, we have no direct control over their sourcing, their training, their pay rates, or their housing and access to human services. But we can – and do – bring significant efforts to bear to ensure that our suppliers have the training and resources they need to do the right thing for the people who play an important role in our supply chain. Significant efforts are already underway, and we are committed to continuing to play an appropriate role in this process.
Over the years, R.J. Reynolds has worked actively to assess conditions on the farms that supply our tobacco. We have taken constructive steps to help these farmers provide their workers with safe working conditions and humane living conditions. These efforts are ongoing, and they involve both our own initiatives and cooperative efforts with others. We believe we have made a significant contribution to progress on these issues.
What does that look like? On a practical basis, it takes several forms:
Setting clear contractual requirements and expectations;
Providing resources for training and record-keeping to assist all R.J. Reynolds contract growers and encourage consistency across farms; and
Participating actively in a multilateral council that brings a variety of affected stakeholders to the table to work on the broader issues that have the potential to impact far more than just the farms with whom R.J. Reynolds contracts.
Contractual requirements set clear expectations
R.J. Reynolds' contracts with farmers require them to abide by all local, state and federal laws. Being out of compliance of applicable laws is grounds for termination.
We work cooperatively with these farmers to help them meet or exceed regulatory requirements. This takes the form of straightforward things like working with them to ensure the required Occupational and Safety Health Administration and Fair Labor Standards posters are on display. But it also extends to commitments like our long-running sponsorship of the N.C. Department of Labor's Gold Star Program, which recognizes growers who outperform their peers on worker housing standards.
Growers with whom R.J. Reynolds contract know that the company sets the bar high, and they have a good track record of meeting those expectations.
Training and resources facilitate compliance and improvement
R.J. Reynolds has long provided training materials for farmers and their employees on key issues related to workplace safety and proper use of equipment and agrochemicals. In recent years, the company has provided a much more structured and intensive training program. Participation by growers is required as a condition of contracting with R.J. Reynolds.
Beginning in 2011 and continuing in 2012 and 2013, contracted growers are required by R.J. Reynolds to participate in a Good Agricultural Practice training program before the company will purchase their tobacco. These required training sessions, administered by the Cooperative Extension Services in tobacco-growing states, include education on:
Heat stress, green tobacco sickness, and proper use of farm equipment and personal protective equipment;
State and federal employment regulations on hiring practices, wages and hours;
Restrictions on the use of minors in the workplace;
Workers' compensation insurance;
Housing inspection requirements; and
Product track-and-trace requirements.
To help farmers standardize and document their practices, in the first quarter of 2012, R.J. Reynolds provided a "Good Agricultural Practices Record Book" to each of them. The Record Book takes growers step-by-step through the nature and timing of a range of requirements – including worker safety training, environmental protection, soil and water conservation planning, pest and agrochemical management, labor information resources and other topics. Grower feedback to this organized approach to documentation and record-keeping has been very positive.
Beginning in 2013, all growers contracted by R.J. Reynolds were required to be trained under the U.S. Tobacco Good Agricultural Practices Program, and were issued a manual to keep proper records of their efforts to meet all requirements.
For several years, the company also has conducted additional training initiatives with a range of public partners. In 2011, for example, the N.C. Department of Labor, the U.S. Department of Labor and the Green County, N.C., Health Department partnered with R.J. Reynolds to provide on-site farm safety training to more than 380 workers and 67 tobacco growers from six counties. A similar program was conducted in 2012, and the company plans to continue to partner with local, state and federal governmental agencies by sponsoring additional on-site worker safety training programs in North Carolina in 2013.
In 2012, R.J. Reynolds sponsored an update to the N.C. Department of Labor's training video focusing on migrant housing requirements and best practices. This video was distributed, free of charge, to all R.J. Reynolds' contracted growers in early 2013 and is available to all farmers that use migrant labor.
As a matter of practice, the company provides growers with training materials in both English and Spanish, including DVDs on hazardous materials, adequate housing requirements, pesticide safety, heat stress, farm equipment safety and green tobacco sickness. The availability of these free materials to all R.J. Reynolds' contracted growers makes it convenient for them to train workers not only at the beginning of a season but throughout the growing cycle as their needs dictate.
Audits conducted in 2012 suggested that growers were using the videos and training materials as intended.
Providing their workers with proper education, safety policies, housing provisions and wages is important to R.J. Reynolds' contract growers. Not only does the company make it clear to the growers that this is our expectation, but on a practical basis, it also contributes to the migrant workers' decision to return to the same farm year after year, which is common among the farms with whom the company contracts.
Audits to assess effectiveness of training
To assess the effectiveness of its training programs, R.J. Reynolds audited every grower that contracts with the company in North Carolina over 2011 and 2012. Underwriters Laboratories' Responsible Sourcing, Inc., a respected outside auditor with experience in workplace and agronomic practices, examined general labor conditions and the use of Good Agricultural Practices on North Carolina farms that contract with R.J. Reynolds. As part of these audits, workers were interviewed outside of the presence of the farmers in order to ensure a candid assessment of labor and farm practices. The 2011-2012 audit results are summarized below. Audits were conducted among a total of 408 growers and a total of 922 interviews with workers were conducted. Overall, the audit findings were encouraging in the areas of worker treatment and safety, but revealed that further work is needed in the area of record-keeping. Some of the key findings were:
95 percent of the growers audited provided a safe environment for tobacco workers;
73 percent of the growers provided documented health and safety training to workers;
90 percent of growers audited made personal protective equipment (PPE) available to workers and in most cases where they did not, the workers had their own equipment;
More than 94 percent of workers interviewed reported knowing who to contact if they had a complaint; and
1 percent of interviewed workers reported receiving less than minimum wage.
For the summary report on the 2011-2012 farm audits, please click here. You can also request a copy by writing to the Vice President of Corporate Sustainability and Commercial Equity, RAI Services Co., P.O. Box 464, Winston-Salem, N.C., 27102.
The 2011 and 2012 farm audits confirmed that growers in North Carolina who supply R.J. Reynolds with tobacco are working to comply with all laws and regulations and foster a safe working environment. But there is room to improve, and the auditors made several recommendations in that regard. R.J. Reynolds has already taken and will continue to take steps to help contracted growers take action on the auditors' recommendations.
On the participating farms, the auditors' view that safe working conditions were the norm was confirmation that all the efforts those farmers have undertaken are making a difference. R.J. Reynolds remains committed to providing appropriate support for its contracted growers' efforts to comply with the letter and spirit of applicable laws relating to their workforce.
Multilateral group on farm labor issues creates a forum for sharing ideas and developing constructive solutions
R.J. Reynolds has not only taken steps to promote responsibility within its own supply chain, it has also worked with other stakeholders to address the larger supply chain for labor-intensive agricultural products in North Carolina. In 2011, R.J. Reynolds committed to participate in the creation of a multilateral group to promote farm-worker safety and improved working conditions on tobacco farms. This group brings together manufacturers, grower representatives, worker advocates and government agencies to address, in a manner appropriate to such a group, the complex issues affecting farm labor. The group has met formally three times, and additional meetings have been held among sub-groups assigned to specific topics such as public policy, training and education, and grievance procedures. Additionally, representatives of R.J. Reynolds have met on several occasions with the leadership of the Farm Labor Organizing Committee, which is a member of the multilateral group.
R.J. Reynolds believes that this group presents the best opportunity to address agricultural labor issues in North Carolina because these issues are neither specific to any one tobacco manufacturer nor even to tobacco generally: farmers typically sell tobacco to multiple purchasers, and farm workers often work on a variety of crops in addition to tobacco. R.J. Reynolds also believes that the inclusion of interested governmental agencies in the dialogue is critical, as government is uniquely situated to ensure that workers receive the benefits of the laws because government, and only government, has the power to enforce those laws. Accordingly, we are committed to working collaboratively with other stakeholders to address farm labor issues in North Carolina.
In 2013, R.J. Reynolds plans to pilot a public-private partnership with Telamon, a non-profit organization that offers a range of support services aimed at improving living and working conditions for farm workers. R.J. Reynolds plans to significantly increase the reach of Telamon's program that provides farmers with matching-grants funds to upgrade and improve housing for farm laborers. The company hopes that, based on results in the initial year of the partnership, other members of the multilateral council may be interested in supporting further expansion of Telamon's programs in the future.
R.J. Reynolds is proud of its efforts to promote responsibility in the North Carolina tobacco supply chain. While we are not the largest purchaser of North Carolina tobacco, we do our utmost to promote sustainability and responsibility. Nevertheless, we are always interested in opportunities for improvement, not only within our supply chain, but within the North Carolina supply chain in general. Consequently, we are committed to working within the framework of the multilateral dialogue group to address issues that can only be addressed when the public and private stakeholders come together in an appropriate manner to exchange views and pursue opportunities.


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Prerequisite – Basics of Two Phase Locking protocol(2-PL), Types of 2-PL.
Now, we know both Strict 2-PL and Rigorous 2-PL avoids Cascading Rollbacks and ensures a Strict schedule but still cannot guarantee that our schedule is Deadlock free. We have seen both Strict and Rigorous 2-PL are similar in application and a general misconception is common that Conservative 2-PL also follows same sets of protocols as the above two. For clarity let's go through Conservative 2-PL in details.
A.K.A Static 2-PL, this protocol requires the transaction to lock all the items it access before the Transaction begins execution by predeclaring its read-set and write-set. If any of the predeclared items needed cannot be locked, the transaction does not lock any of the items, instead it waits until all the items are available for locking. So the operation on data cannot start until we lock all the items required.
Now let's see an interesting example on Conservative 2-PL. Tell me if the following schedule follows Conservative 2-PL?
Do you think the above Schedule does not follow Conservative 2-PL? Don't confuse the protocol as just a modified version of Rigorous 2-PL, We can release the locks whenever we want, but we need to lock all the data items before carrying out any operation. This is what makes it Deadlock-free. The above schedule follows Conservative 2-PL.
Schedule following this will not have a Growing Phase as we've seen in Basic, Strict and Rigorous 2-PL. As locking the data before using it is mandatory so this protocol has no Growing phase. Moreover, this rule makes it Deadlock free as if an item is not available for locking the transaction releases all the locks and tries again later, i.e, no Hold and Wait. This makes one of the four necessary conditions for deadlock void.
We only have to lock all the items beforehand, so releasing or unlocking them has no restrictions like we had in Strict or Rigorous 2-PL.
As no operations are done before acquiring all the locks, we have no Growing phase in this protocol unlike Basic, Strict, Rigorous 2-PL.
Although we get a Deadlock free schedule but in this protocol we may still face drawbacks like Cascading Rollbacks. So this protocol doen not ensure Strict Schedules. This is a disadvantage in comparison to Strict and Rigorous 2-PL.
Let's discuss an example now. See how the schedule below follows Conservative 2-PL but does not follow Strict and Rigorous 2-PL.
Look at the schedule, it completely follows Conservative 2-PL, but fails to meet the requirements of Strict and Conservative 2-PL, that is because we unlock A and B before the transaction commits.
How can cascading abort happen in Conservative 2-PL?
This can happen because a Transaction may carry out a Dirty Read from another Transaction. We don't have such restrictions in our protocol so this situation is possible.
Look at the Example given above, we have a Dirty Read operation from T1 to T2 at Step 8. If T1 aborts, then T2 would be rolled back.


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How Fantasy Football Is Keeping You Broke
By Andrew Lisa October 8, 2015 Start Saving Now
It's officially football season, which means it's also officially fantasy football season, too.
Two of the biggest daily fantasy sports powerhouses — DraftKings and FanDuel — are dealing with a major insider trading scandal that involves at least one DraftKings employee who allegedly cheated and won $350,000 on FanDuel. Although these accusations might lead to stricter regulations in daily fantasy sports down the line, FanDuel and DraftKings will likely still profit from this highly lucrative business.
Currently, both companies are both valued at more than $1 billion, reports Bloomberg. And Forbes reported last year that the Fantasy Sports Trade Association (FSTA) found that 33 million Americans play fantasy football each year. But similar to casino gambling, the real losers seem to be the vast majority of participants who pay to play a game stacked with odds that all but guarantee they will lose money in the end.
Daily Fantasy Sports: Big Money, But Not for the Masses
Instead of drafting a team once and then playing a long season that culminates in a championship — like with traditional fantasy sports — daily fantasy sports allow participants to play brief, auction-based games that offer frequent payouts and daily prizes. Almost all of those prizes, however, are gobbled up by a tiny percentage of "sharks" at the top of the daily fantasy food chain.
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Daily fantasy sports was an industry in its infancy in 2012. But by the end of 2015, nearly 4 million Americans will participate in daily fantasy sports, reports Tech Insider. And, the industry is expected to grow to $31 billion in player entry fees by 2020, according to the New York Business Journal.
Clearly, the daily fantasy sports industry is thriving, but what about the actual players — how much of the pie do they get for participating in this multibillion-dollar industry? In a survey of 1,400 daily fantasy sports players, Eilers Research found that 70 percent of fantasy sports players actually lose money, reports Tech Insider. And, just 10 to 20 percent of entrants win anything at all in the most popular tournaments, reports the New York Times
The daily fantasy sports industry also has its sharks and minnows. Skilled players ("sharks") have a huge advantage over amateurs ("minnows"). A portion of the top 1.3 percent of daily fantasy sports players paid an average of $9,100 in entry fees, according to research published in the Sports Business Journal. This elite group of fantasy "sharks" earned a 27 percent return on their contributions, pocketing $2,400 each. Meanwhile, the bottom 80 percent — the "minnows" — spent an average of $49 on entry fees and lost about half of what they contributed.
It's true — fantasy football has turned some lucky players into very rich men (the overwhelming majority who play are male). The Fantasy Football Championship — a top tournament hosted by sports betting site FanDuel — for example, gave away $7 million dollars in prizes in 2014, including $2 million to the first-place winner. But, is the cost to play daily fantasy sports, including fantasy football, worth the potential payout?
Related: How Much Money Will You Win by Betting on Your NFL Team?
How Much Players Spend on Fantasy Sports
According to the FSTA, the average fantasy sports player is better educated, and 47 percent of participants live in households that earn more than $75,000 a year. Sixty-six percent are men, and the average age is 37. Seventy-three percent declare their favorite fantasy sport is fantasy football. And, players these days are willing to pay more on fantasy sports than in previous years.
Source: FSTA "Numbers at a Glance" & Sports Business Journal
On all fantasy sports media products, Americans spend an estimated $800 million each year, reports Forbes.
Debt and Fantasy Sports: Who's at Risk?
Although it's not legally classified as gambling in every state, fantasy sports players stand to win or lose money based on the predicted outcome of an event. In order for one person to win, another has to lose. Based on this reality, gambling addicts — or recovering gambling addicts — are at a heightened risk for crushing losses, especially when it comes to daily fantasy sports.
"On the continuum of gambling, fantasy sports is up there with investing," said Keith Whyte, executive director of the National Council on Problem Gambling. "But the closer you get to daily fantasy, the more it starts to resemble day trading and high-risk trading."
The risk of debt is just as high with daily fantasy sports as it is with any other category of problem gambling.
"The financial harm is significant," said Whyte. "People risk more than they can afford to lose, and then lose more than they can afford. They dip into money that was meant for bills. They are not able to stick with limits they set for time and money spent on fantasy. They borrow money from friends, they put it on credit, [and] they go into bankruptcy."
One of the big problems with fantasy sports, Whyte said, is that people think it's a game of skill and overestimate their abilities. "And if they have a bad run of luck, they believe they are only one big win away from getting it all back," he said. "They believe that the only way they really lose is if they stop gambling."
Dr. Kimberly Young, founder of The Center for Internet Addiction, is an author and psychologist who has been studying online addiction for more than two decades. She suggests that daily fantasy sports, like daily fantasy football, add a higher degree of danger for people prone to gambling problems because, unlike season-long traditional fantasy sports, daily fantasy sports work on a format of frequent bets and payouts.
"People can do this 24/7 instead of over a season," she said. "The addictive properties multiply when you get instant reinforcement and instant gratification."
As a university professor, she sees one demographic who is at particular risk — college students, who are already on shaky financial ground and might already be facing hefty debt from student loans. "It's definitely something I see with my own students," she said.
Read: 5 Best and Worst NFL Players When It Comes to Money
Fantasy Football Is Bad for Business
Fortune reported last year that fantasy football might be costing businesses a staggering $13.4 billion dollars every single season. An estimated 18.3 million people play fantasy football for two hours a week while on the clock at work, resulting in $895 million paid every week to workers who aren't working. That's $13.4 billion over a regular 15-week season.
According to Whyte, lower productivity at work and poor job performance are common symptoms of problem gambling — and fantasy sports is no exception. "They can become preoccupied and lose control," said Whyte. "All other activities start to narrow, and fantasy sports becomes the only pastime." Like most online gambling, "the vast majority of fantasy takes place during work hours."
And Dr. Young said that although many employers put limits on what sites employees can access on their work computers, problem gamblers can easily access fantasy sports sites through apps on their smartphones.
The barrage of advertisements on TV and sports websites might imply average football fans are winning big prizes from daily fantasy sports all the time — but they're not. No matter how much you might know about football, if you're an amateur fantasy sports player, you're at a critical disadvantage the moment you pay your entry fee.
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Every drinker is different. Although most of us can recognize someone who is under the influence of alcohol, we cannot always be sure which stage of inebriation the person has reached. Experts generally agree there are four stages of alcohol effects. As an individual continues drinking alcohol over a period of hours, he or she is likely to experience four progressive states; however, these can vary in order and intensity.
The first stage is lightheartedness. Drinkers in this early stage of alcohol's effects are often good natured, happy, or even euphoric. Some dance, sing, tell jokes, or exhibit extroverted behavior. This is often the stage that many alcohol users are seeking in efforts to self-medicate from various struggles, including depression, anxiety, loneliness, or underlying mental health conditions. But as more alcohol is consumed, it causes many people to become irritable, angry, confrontational, and argumentative. This is when most people under the influence get into personal conflicts or physical scuffles, sometimes requiring the intervention of law enforcement. The third stage of alcoholic influence is melancholy, sorrow, shame, or remorse. Drinkers in this phase of alcohol consumption often express intense self-pity as well as guilt. They weep, whine, and apologize, often promising to never drink again. But most break that promise. The fourth stage of inebriation is passing out or becoming unconscious. At this stage the person may lose control of bowel or kidney function and can sometimes literally sleep almost anywhere. Memory lapses are common in this phase upon awakening. People who live with or associate closely with alcoholics can recognize these phases pretty easily. But there are four types of alcoholics that are harder to recognize.
Someone who is struggling with a mental illness, whether diagnosed or not, may show signs of a behavioral disorder that observers chalk up to alcoholism. On the other hand, mentally ill persons are sometimes accused of being alcoholics, when in fact they are not. The symptoms that some interpret as alcohol-related are in fact stemming from the mental health disorder or a medication the person is taking to treat the problem.
It can be hard for those who don't know the person well to determine the extent to which he or she is dependent on alcohol use. But anyone who suspects an undiagnosed mental health issue should be willing to have it checked by medical professionals not only for its own sake, but also for the potential of fostering and perhaps obscuring alcohol use.
Closet Alcoholic
Someone who is a closet drinker may feel that no one knows. Drinking is done privately, or at least the majority of alcohol consumption. Whiskey bottles and beer cans may be actually hidden in a closet or carried to the trash before other family members return home. The closet drinker tries to maintain a semblance of normalcy. The stigma of alcoholism is not to be borne.
This type of drinker often pretends indifference to alcohol when others are around, but may be a heavy drinker when no one knows. The closet drinker frequently manages to hide an alcoholic dependency for a time. But eventually the drinking may get out of control and lead to a catastrophic event, such as illness or a car accident, that exposes the problem.
High Functioning Alcoholic
There are drinkers who are able to tolerate a considerable amount of alcohol without showing obvious signs of alcoholism. They go to work, keep up with family activities, do not slur their words much if at all, and walk straight rather than crooked. They can even manage to drive safely. Nevertheless, these individuals are still under the influence of alcohol, and breathalyzer tests or blood tests will prove it. People metabolize alcohol differently.
In general, men process it more readily than women, and some races allegedly differ in how their bodies adapt to alcohol use. But alcohol use still puts them at risk for many diseases, they might also experience difficulty trying to operate a vehicles, and they can go through the four stages of alcohol's influence as indicated above. It is just harder for those around them to confirm their impression that the person is heavily or consistently using alcohol.
The Party Drinker
Probably most people who attend parties where alcohol is served will have a drink or two. But many of us know someone who is the party drinker, the one who seems to drink nonstop and have a good time. The behavior may seem so natural and innocent that we don't think of that person as an alcoholic with a serious drinking problem. But that is often how it is. A person who looks for occasions to drink, such as parties, gatherings, holidays, and various festivities, may do so because he or she needs a rationale to endorse alcohol intake.
It is surprising how many celebratory excuses a person can find to drink several days a week or many times a month. A drinker does not have to imbibe alcohol every day to be an alcoholic. All it takes is a steady, somewhat heavy intake of alcoholic beverages on a regular basis, and for the alcohol to disrupt daily life, finances, relationships, health, or other serious aspects of daily living, to be considered an alcoholic. A friend we consider to be merely easygoing and fun-loving may in fact be alcohol-dependent to the point where disastrous consequences loom on the horizon.
Ironically, a number of individuals enjoy having a drink or two on most days. Often, these are lighter alcoholic beverages, such as beer or wine, or sometimes a mixed drink. Typically, these people do not become alcoholics, as they seem to set limits on their alcohol intake and show no signs of moving through the various stages of intoxication. However, the types of drinkers described above may seem at first to be functioning normally. For more information on whether you or someone you care about has a serious drinking problem, call us today for answers. Our qualified staff can help right away. Call us at 877-978-3148.
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According to the Independent Insurance Agents of America (IIAA), the tax-cut bill approved by Congress last week will provide a timely boost that will help small business owners mitigate the effects of an economic slowdown.
President Bush will sign the Restoring Earnings To Lift Individuals and Empower Families (RELIEF) Act (HR 1836) next week. The $1.35 trillion, 11-year package of tax cuts was cleared by Congress during a Saturday session in advance of the weeklong Memorial Day recess.
Although targeted to individual taxpayers, it also provides small business with several tax cuts. Under the proposal, marginal tax rate brackets are cut by an average of 3 percent each, with the lowest bracket going down by 5 percent and the highest bracket lowered by 4.6 percent. The top marginal rate, formerly 39.6 percent, will now be 35 percent.
The IIAA indicated that the lower marginal tax rates are a significant success for independent agencies in that more than a third are subchapter S corporations and pay taxes at the higher rates. The organization also stated that reducing the top rates will be a boon to reinvestment by owners looking to strengthen their positions.
The IIAA added that other important components of the just-enacted tax bill are its retirement savings incentives. The law gradually raises the maximum Individual Retirement Account (IRA) contribution from $2,000 to $5,000 in 2008 and allows individuals 50 and older to contribute an additional amount-$500 annually from 2002 to 2005 and $1,000 beginning in 2006-called a "catch-up contribution." Also, employee contributions to a 401K account gradually will rise from $10,000 to $15,000 by 2006.
The new tax law will sunset automatically after 10 years/ The so-called "Byrd rule" will require a future Congress to enact legislation to continue the tax cuts past 2011.


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Louis Wilner Cantave
Louis Wilner Cantave, age 81, of Milton, formerly of Hyde Park, passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2019, after a short illness.
Beloved husband of the late Catita (Cayemite) Cantave. Nene (affectionate nickname) was originally raised in Dame Marie, Haiti by his parents, Jean Pressoir and Leximene (Petit) Cantave. He was a loving brother to Yprecile (D), Elie (D), Denis (D), Rosa (D), Lunie, Marie Claire, Jeanine, Jeanot, and Tony (D). He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends who will miss him dearly.
Visiting hours will be held at the Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington Street, DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS, Friday, December 20, from 6-8pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Angela's Church, 1540 Blue Hill Avenue, Mattapan, Saturday, December 21 at 10AM. Interment will follow at Saint Michael Cemetery, 500 Canterbury St., Roslindale. Relatives and friends are welcomed.
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Veronica Cannon
Veronica Cannon, age 39, of Boston, passed away suddenly Sunday, December 1, 2019.
Beloved daughter of Harvey Cannon and the late Deborah Cannon-Phillips. She leaves behind her brother, Skylar Cannon and her aunt Josie (Phillips) Spivey.
Funeral Service at Holy Tabernacle Church, 70 Washington Street, Dorchester, Friday, December 13 at 7:00 pm. Relatives and friends invited.
Patricia L. Spring
Patricia L. (Tynan), Spring Age 88, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 8, 2019.
She was the devoted wife of the late Philip S. Spring and loving mother of her five children, Ellen, Philip, Susan, Jane, and David, as well as a doting grandmother to her six grandchildren, William, Michael, Perry, Emma, Martin, and Bradford.
Born in South Boston, Mass. to Dr. Joseph P. Tynan and Katherine G. Tynan (Tivnan) in 1931, Patricia was the beloved sister to John "Doc", Sabina, Kevin, and Emmett Tynan. She attended St. Brigid's Catholic School, Notre Dame Academy, and Boston State College, until she married Philip Spring in 1951 and moved to Quincy, Mass., where she lived for sixty-five years.
She fully enjoyed life and was involved in many social clubs, including the St. Ann's Mariannes, Wollaston Mothers' Club, Squantum Yacht Club, and Southern Artery Writing Club. She taught CCD, and belonged to the YMCA, where she enjoyed swimming and aerobic exercise.
Patricia loved her garden and her pets, and was an avid Patriots fan, never missing a game. She had a love of classic movies, Jeopardy, and crossword puzzles. Her favorite pastime was singing and dancing, whether in a charity fundraising variety show, or out at a Saturday night dance. Pat loved to be the life of the party, always joking and sharing funny stories. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St Ann's Church, Quincy, Monday, December 16, at 10:30 am. Visiting Hours in the Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Ave., EAST MILTON SQUARE, Sunday 2-5 pm. Interment Pine Hill Cemetery, Quincy.
If desired contributions in Patricia's name may be sent to the American Cancer Society-Boston, 125 S. Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02130.
Katherine Ann (Horgan) Landers
Katherine Ann (Horgan) Landers of Milton, MA, known as Ann to all her friends and family, passed away December 7, 2019, unexpectedly. She was 81.
She was born in Newton, MA to the late James R. Horgan and Katherine Linehan Horgan. She was a graduate of Holy Cross Academy in 1955. She majored in Biology and minored in Education at Emmanuel College, graduating in 1959. She remained active with the alumni association.
Ann was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, John J. Landers Jr.
After graduation, Mrs. Landers taught third grade for Medway Public Schools. Pausing her career to raise her family. She later was a substitute teacher at St. Mary of the Hills School in Milton.
Mrs. Landers was a past president with the Milton Junior Woman's Club. An avid volunteer around Milton, she was involved with kindergarten vision screening for many years for the town, and was a volunteer at the Milton Flu Clinics for 15 years.
Her passion was tennis. After taking lessons in 1982, she would go on to play team tennis through the Weymouth Club where she was team captain for 23 years.
While volunteering and raising a family, Mrs. Landers was also the business manager of her husband's business, Landers Service Company, which closed its doors this year after 47 years of operation.
She is survived by her son, John J. Landers and his wife Kathleen of Hyde Park, MA; her daughters, Suzanne Landers Zavatsky and her husband SJ Zavatsky, and Katherine Landers Keyes and her husband James, all of Milton, MA; and four grandchildren: Michelle Landers of Quincy, MA, Adrah Landers of Hyde Park, MA, Alexandra Zavatsky and Aidan Keyes both of Milton, MA. She also leaves her two nephews, James Horgan and Neil Horgan. She was predeceased by her brother, James Horgan.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Mary of the Hills, 29 St. Mary's Road, Milton, Saturday, December 14, at 10:00 AM. Visiting Hours in the Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Ave., EAST MILTON SQUARE, Friday from 2-5 PM.
Interment Milton Cemetery.
Dutris Barnes
Dutris Barnes of Dorchester, passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2019 surrounded by family.
Loving mother of Margaret Francis, Phillip Green, Lorna Mills, and Pauline Green. She also leaves behind a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held at the Gladtidings House of Prayer for All Nations, 573 Norfolk St., Mattapan on Saturday, December 7, from 9-10AM. Funeral Service will begin at 10AM. Interment at Oak Lawn Cemetery.
Arthur Hacking
Arthur Hacking, of Milton, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 29, 2019, at the CareOne facility in Randolph. At 87 years old he had a very long and fulfilling life filled to the brim with memories of friends, family, and colleagues.
He graduated from Cranston High School in RI and then attended Wilbraham Academy in MA. From Wilbraham he went on to study at Brown University (Class of 1954), before transferring to the Rhode Island School of Design (Class of 1955) to pursue a growing passion for architecture.
His career as an architect was dedicated to helping to create and build spaces where individuals and teams could thrive and do their best work for those they served. Much of his most cherished work was in the biomedical community helping Children's Hospital, Brigham & Women's, Deaconess, Harvard Medical School, Lahey Clinic, Milton Hospital, and other organizations to build beautiful and functional patient care, administrative, and research spaces. He was a champion of the needs of patients, doctors, allied health staff, researchers, and administrators and strove to create environments where both aesthetic form and efficient function were in balance. In addition to his work with medical centers, Mr. Hacking was a trusted adviser to Mayors of Boston for more than 30 years on projects large and small. He was always willing to lend an attentive ear and thoughtful counsel when asked.
The family takes great comfort in believing Arthur is now reunited with the love of his life, Claudia Hacking, to whom he was married for more than 30 years before her passing in 1999.
He is survived by his beloved children, Antony Hacking and his wife, Dr. Hilary Levine of New York, NY, and daughter, Sara Hacking.
Cherished Papa to Jonathan Adler and his partner Kelly Talbot, of Avon, Meagan Adler, of Abington, and her partner, Brendan Stebbins, of Stoughton, Aliza Hacking of New York, NY and Lili Hacking of New York, NY. He believed in the talents and potential of his grandchildren to make their dreams come true.
In addition, he leaves dear brother Ken Hacking and his life partner, Sue Stringham of Warwick, RIand many beloved cousins, nieces, nephews, and close friends.
The family wishes to offer special thanks to the wonderful doctors, nurses, caretakers, aids, and staff at Winter Valley, Standish Village, Milton Hospital, Alliance Health, Royal, and CareOne who supported, loved, and cared for Arthur over these last years.
All who cared about and loved Arthur are welcome to join us on Saturday, December 7, at 10:00 AM for a Memorial Service to celebrate his life at the Dolan Funeral Home on 1140 Washington Street in Dorchester Lower Mills, MA.
Alice C. Redgate
Alice C. (Donohue) Redgate, of Dorchester, died November 30, at Hancock Park Nursing Home, Quincy, at the age of 96.
Alice was a Telephone Operator for over 20 years and was a member of the Telephone Pioneers. She also volunteered for Catholic Charities as a "friendly visitor" for over 25 years.
Alice was the devoted wife of the late Robert Redgate. Beloved mother of Pamela Redgate of Dorchester, Alison Connolly and her husband John of Sandwich and the late Robert "Bobby" Redgate. Sister of Ellen Butler of Hanson and Richard Donohue "Dickie" and his wife Rita of Quincy, and the late Ruth Hart and George Donohue. Grandmother of Alyssa, Hilary, Brendan, Vanessa, Alex and Joseph. Great Grandmother of Thomas, Rory, Quinn, Brennan, Casey and Ruth.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St Christopher Church, 265 Mount Vernon St., Dorchester, Thursday at 10 o'clock. Visitation at the church 9:30 – 10 am. Interment private.
In lieu of flowers donations in Alice's name may be sent to Hancock Park Memorial Fund, 164 Parkingway, Quincy, MA 02169.
Marian Barrett
Marian (Dow) Barrett, of Roslindale, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving children on Friday, November 29, 2019 at the Wingate Residences of Needham. At age 93 she had a long, happy and fulfilling life leaving an admirable legacy. Post World War II, she began her career as an administrator for the US Army Division of Intelligence that would later become the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). She left her career to raise and educate a family of 6 children, Dr. Martin L. Barrett Jr and his late wife Susan of N. Attleboro, Susanne A. (Barrett) Dudley and her late husband Robert of Canton, Dr. George L. Barrett and his wife Kathleen of Milton, Dr. John B. Barrett of Beverly Hills, CA, Thomas A. Barrett of Rocky River, OH, and Frances B. Foster and her husband Dr. C. Stephen Foster of Weston. She was preceded in death by her husband Martin Leo Barrett, Sr. a decorated hero of World War II, brother Dr. Elias C. Dow of Brookline and brother James C. Dow and his wife Coan of Boston. She is survived by her brother Charles E. Dow and his wife Linda of Boston, her sister Sallie A. Casey (late husband Francis) of Brookline, sister-in-law Jody Dow of Brookline, and grand children Susanne Barrett, Cathy Kwon, Dr. Robert Dudley, Alexandra Joyce, Joseph Dudley, Erin Linnoila, Lauren Barrett, Kathleen Barrett, George Barrett, III and many loved nieces and nephews.
Marian was a woman of strong faith and had a fervent passion for life, her family and her friends. She was always ready to listen, share her life's wisdom and send interceding prayers through St. Anthony and the Blessed Mother Mary. Where there was darkness, she found light. This was her gift. It is her time to rest in eternal peace with The Lord.
Visiting hours at the Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Ave., EAST MILTON SQUARE on Thursday 4-8PM. A Mass will be celebrated in Our Lady of the Cedars of Lebanon, 61 Rockwood St., Jamaica Plain on Friday, December 6, at 10AM. Interment at Mt. Benedict Cemetery. Relatives and friends invited.
Margaret Wells Batchelder
Margaret Wells Batchelder, of Milton, passed away on November 25 at the Marina Bay Nursing Home in Quincy. She was 96.
Known by family and friends as "Peg" or "Peggy," she was loved by all for her warmth, wit, keen intellect, gourmet cooking and joie de vivre.
While her five children were her greatest joy, she was a woman of many accomplishments. A graduate of Milton High School, she was a true artist and spent years as a fashion illustrator in advertising, and also was the creator of visually striking window displays for Boston's major department stores. A former fashion model, she made her own line of children's clothing called "A Lynn Original," saying she was only seven when she sewed her first dress— and without a pattern. A longtime member of the Sweet Adelines, she designed their distinctive costumes and could sing "On the Sunny Side of the Street" in perfect pitch.
Peggy was preceded in death by her dear daughter Deborah Ware Walker, husband of 25 years Edward P. Batchelder, and her three siblings, Edward M. Wells, Patricia Thornton, and Joan McCormack, all of whom as the eldest she loved devotedly.
She is survived by her sons Terence Wells Lynn (Jane) of Scituate; F. Gregory Lynn (Bonnie) of Phoenix, AZ; and Christopher Lynn (Lassina) of Long Island City, NY, and her daughter Tracy Lynn Tierney (Robert) of Richmond, Virginia, along with many wonderful grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
The family wishes to thank the nurses at Marina Bay for the care and comfort they provided our beloved mother in her later years. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Dolan Funeral Home and Cremation Services assisted the family with funeral arrangements.
Thomas Michael Lester, Sr.
Thomas Michael Lester, Sr. of Quincy passed away peacefully of Alzheimer's, on November 23, 2019, surrounded by his loving family.
Tom leaves the love of his life, of 60 years, Eileen (Sexton) of Quincy, beloved children Patricia Matthews of Quincy, Susan Lester of Milton, Thomas Lester Jr. and his wife Kathleen of Quincy and Paul Lester of Milton.
Cherished Papa to James Matthews and his wife Brooke of Raleigh, NC, Tracey Matthews of North Attleboro, Christine Even and her husband Patrick of Wethersfield, CT, Thomas Lester III, CPL U.S. Army and Michael Lester both of Quincy.
In addition, he leaves his brother William Lester of Canton and many beloved cousins, nieces and nephews.
Tom was the son of the late William and Helen (Tracy) Lester of Dorchester and brother of the late Helen Donahue of Dennis, late Rita Tacey of West Roxbury, and late Elizabeth MacNeil of Holliston.
Tom was born and raised in the Neponset section of Dorchester, He was a graduate of St. Ann School Neponset, Dorchester High for Boys and Northeastern University.
Tom was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving during the Korean War.
Tom was a retired Engineer from New England Telephone (Verizon) following a 40 year career.
Tom was an avid fan of all Boston sports teams but was an especially dedicated fan of Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots, he loved watching Patriots games with his brother, son and grandson in his "man cave". Tom participated in many sports himself and, when his sons were playing hockey, he was actively involved in Quincy Youth Hockey and coached many teams.
The family spent many years at Kimball Lake Shores in Fryeburg, Maine enjoying the chalet which Tom built himself.
Tom was 2 weeks shy of his 89th birthday and in great physical health. The Alzheimer's had slowly robbed his memories, but his great personality never changed and he was always happy, kind and complimentary to all. He was most proud of his family, his service in the US Navy, and his Dorchester roots and Irish heritage.
Tom was most happy when surrounded by family and friends, preferably on a beach, with laughter and singing.
The Lester family would like to express their appreciation and heartfelt gratitude to the caring staff and healthcare providers at The Atrium of Faxon Woods, where Tom had been a resident, and Seasons Hospice and Palliative Care for their dedication and loving care of Tom.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Agatha Church, 432 Adams Street, Milton, Saturday November 30 at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, EAST MILTON SQUARE, Friday 4-8 PM. Interment Blue Hill Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Tom's memory may be made to: Daughters of Mary of Nazareth, PO Box 690789, Quincy, MA 02269 (www.dmnazareth.org)


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The Sentinel Annual Poetry Competition 2014 is now accepting entries. Now in its 5th year, previous winners include Bridport Winner Terry Jones, Oz Hardwick, and Sharon Black. Marking Time author and former editor of Envoi, the multi-award-winning poet Roger Elkin returns to judge this competition for the 5th time.
Details: This competition is for original, previously unpublished poems in English Language on any subject, in any style, up to 60 lines long (excluding title). Poems entered should not be under consideration or accepted for publication elsewhere.
Eligibility: Poets of all ages, gender, and nationality living in any part of the world are eligible to enter.
First Publication: All prize winners and commended poets will receive first publication in an anthology of winners scheduled for September 2015.
Entry Fees: £5 per poem. No maximum number of entries.
The Sentinel Annual Short Story Competition 2014 is now accepting entries. Now in its 3rd year, the maiden prize was won in 2012 by Alison Bouhmid, and the 2014 prize was won by Clare Marsh. Tears in the Fence Editor, David Caddy returns to judge the competition for a third time.
Details: This competition is for original, previously unpublished short stories in English Language on any subject, in any style, up to 2000 words long (excluding title). Stories entered should not be under consideration or accepted for publication elsewhere.
Eligibility: Writers of all ages, gender, and nationality living in any part of the world are eligible to enter.
First Publication: All prize winners and commended authors will receive first publication in an anthology of winners scheduled for September 2015.
Entry Fees: £5 per story. No maximum number of entries.
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Movie Answer Man
Movie Answer Man (05/07/1995)
Roger Ebert May 07, 1995
Q. We saw "The Madness of King George" the other night. Pretty good. However, the first scene showed some heavy wooden doors. As the camera panned in you could read the graffiti carved on the doors. The most prominent was the date "1867." It bothered the heck out of me to start the movie with this obvious continuity issue. Was this a director's idea of a joke or an IQ test ? (John T. Bear, Atlanta, Ga.)
A. The scene was shot at Eton College, which is about 500 years old, and students have been carving graffiti on that door for all of that time, according to Nicholas Hytner, director of the film: "We didn't notice the date until we were editing the film. We couldn't go back and reshoot because the actors were unavailable and college was in full session. We were confident that the credit roll at the beginning of the film would obscure some of what couldn't be hidden by editing and filters."
Q. A credit is given to Elizabeth Stone in many of Oliver Stone's movies. She is called the "Naijo No Ko." What does that title refer to? (John L. Santoianni III)
A. The credit for Stone's former wife is a Japanese term that loosely translates as "spiritual advisor," according to Stone's assistant, Annie Mei-Ling.
Q. Some reviews say the screenplay for Steven Soderbergh's new movie "The Underneath" is by Sam Lowry and Daniel Fuchs. Others credit Soderbergh and Fuchs. Who wrote it? (Ronnie Barzell, Chicago)
A. The movie is based on a 1949 film noir named "Criss Cross," written by Daniel Fuchs. Soderbergh, who made substantial changes, did not want to share credit with the earlier screenplay. When the Writers' Guild insisted, he adopted the pseudonym "Sam Lowry," the name of the hero of "Brazil" (1985), a statistician played by Jonathan Pryce. The press kit for the movie says "Sam Lowry left his position with the Ministry of Information in order to pursue a film career."
Q. What movie originated that ubiquitous trailer music that is used for "Rob Roy," "A Few Good Men," and "Clear and Present Danger?" (Cliff W. Rives, Jacksonville, Fla.)
A. It's from the Alan Parker film "Come See the Paradise," according to Michael Zey of the CompuServe Showbiz Forum. Because ads and trailers are often finished before a movie has been scored, they often use music borrowed from earlier films, sometimes as a way to suggest a subtle link with established hits.
Q. What mystifies me is why the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, of all organizations, still insists on using Panned and Scanned film clips on their awards programs. The Academy should be in the forefront of organizations educating the public on the benefits of letterboxing. (Gordon Meyer, North Hollywood, Ca.)
A. Excellent point. Clips on the Oscarcast which fill up the entire TV screen do so by eliminating the parts of the widescreen image that do not fit inside the narrower TV ratio. Directors should insist that their nominated films be shown in the letterbox format, displaying the full width of their original compositions. While they're at it, they might provide the Academy with new scenes from their films, instead of using the same tired old overexposed scenes that have been telecast repeatedly for months.
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Das Gelbe Quartier ist ein statistischer Bezirk der Altstadt von Bern. Letztere ist geografisch mit dem Stadtteil Innere Stadt (I) identisch.

Gemeinsam mit dem Roten Quartier bildet es das gebräuchliche Quartier Obere Altstadt. Das Gelbe Quartier reicht vom Käfigturm bis an die Zytglogge.

Die Einteilung und Farbbezeichnungen gehen auf das Jahr 1798 zurück, als Napoleons Truppen anlässlich ihrer Einquartierung zur besseren Orientierung die Stadt in verschieden farbige Quartiere einteilten, da es noch keine Strassennamen gab bzw. die Soldaten mehrheitlich Analphabeten waren. Deshalb wurden zweisprachige Schilder in entsprechenden Farben angefertigt und diese Bezeichnungen bzw. Farbgebungen für Schilder halten sich bis heute.

Im Jahr 2020 werden 469 Einwohner angegeben, davon 220 Schweizer und 249 Ausländer.

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