Almost all of us have multiple Instagram accounts – one for self and one for business. Managing those accounts have been a headache all these times. But, now Instagram, with an aim to simplify the lives for multi-Instagram account owners, has begun rolling out a new feature that lets users post their pics to multiple accounts simultaneously.
The 'self regram' feature is available and can be accessed at the last stage of posting a photo or video. Users will now be able to choose accounts they wish to publish their post simultaneously on. However, the new feature will not allow users to access other users' posts and share them from their own profile.
The new feature lets you find an option beneath "tag people" when you're about to publish a new pic. If you tap "Post to Other Accounts," you'll be able to select which other profiles you would like the image to be published on.


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Army football signs multi-year TV deal
By Bob Beretta, Army Athletic CommunicationsJuly 23, 2009
Pictured is the home of Army Football, Michie Stadium at West Point, N.Y. July 22, CBS College Sports Network and the Army Athletic Association reached an exclusive five-year agreement, guaranteeing live, high-definition television coverage of every ... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
CBS College Sports Network becomes home of Service Academy football with Army, Navy, Air Force on roster
CBS College Sports Network and the Army Athletic Association have reached an exclusive five-year agreement, guaranteeing live, high-definition television coverage of every Army home football game and select neutral site games in which Army is the home team, on CBS College Sports Network, beginning with the 2010 season and continuing through 2014.
The deal was announced by Sean McManus, president, CBS News and Sports, and Kevin Anderson, director of Athletics at West Point, at a press conference at Yankee Stadium, Wednesday.
A major component of the agreement assures that all Army home football games will be played on Saturday afternoons beginning at either noon or 3:30 p.m., with all kickoff times to be set by May 1 each year.
Additionally, a live web stream of all Army's home broadcasts will be made available free of charge to Soldiers and military personnel around the world via CBS College Sports Network XXL, the network's multi-media streaming platform.
"We are proud to partner with West Point and look forward to showcasing Army football," McManus said. "The great tradition of Army Football will be a cornerstone of the CBS College Sports Network schedule which also features Navy and Air Force. With this agreement, CBS College Sports Network becomes the home base for fans of the teams from the U.S. service academies."
While the new deal between Army and CBS College Sports Network begins in 2010, the Army Athletic Association, CBS College Sports Network and Army's current broadcast partner, ESPN, have worked out an agreement for this fall that will permit CBS College Sports Network to broadcast all of the Black Knights' home games with the exception of Army's home date with Rutgers.
Three of Army's games will be televised live on CBS College Sports Network and two will air on a tape delayed basis. All five of the contests will begin at noon.
As part of the pact, Army's home game with Rutgers will remain at 8 p.m., Friday, Oct. 23 and be televised by ESPN2.
"We couldn't be more excited to announce this new partnership with CBS College Sports Network," Army Director of Athletics Kevin Anderson said. "The thoughts and feelings of our fans is vitally important to us. We have listened to their feedback the last four years and their greatest desires were centered around playing games on Saturday afternoons and having established kickoff times. This new agreement with CBS College Sports Network achieves both of those goals. There is no place in the country like Michie Stadium on Saturday afternoons in the fall. We are pleased to guarantee that our fans will be able to enjoy the game day experience at West Point to its fullest for each of our home football games the next six years."
"It is also very important that our Soldiers around the world have an opportunity to watch their team via the internet free of charge. This agreement allows us to maximize the exposure of our product and make our broadcasts available to the greatest number of our fans, graduates and Soldiers possible. I'd like to thank the leadership at ESPN for all they've done for us the past four years and certainly Sean McManus, Mike Aresco, Steve Herbst and the rest of the CBS Family for making this new deal possible. We look forward to growing our relationship with CBS in the years ahead."
In concert with Wednesday's earlier announcement chronicling the relationship between Army and the New York Yankees, at least three of the Black Knights' games that will be played at Yankee Stadium over the next several years will be televised by CBS College Sports Network. Those include games against Rutgers in 2011, Air Force in 2012 and Boston College in 2014.
In addition to being the home of all Army home games, CBS College Sports Network also is the exclusive football television partner for all Navy home football games.
Through its partnership with the Mountain West Conference, the network showcases a myriad of Air Force sporting events, including football and men's and women's basketball and is now positioned as the home of our nation's service academy football teams.
No fewer than eight Army games are slated for national television coverage this season. In addition to Army's home game broadcast schedule, the Black Knights' service academy clash at Air Force Nov. 7, will be televised by CBS College Sports Network and Army's year-ending battle with arch-rival Navy in Philadelphia will be broadcast to a worldwide audience by CBS Sports.
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Q: Why do powers of lenses get added? In our physics class, we were told that a power of a lens is defined as the reciprocal of its focal length. Also, the powers of multiple lenses get added up. But I didn't understand why this is. I mean consider a series of two convex lenses with focal lengths $f_1, f_2$. Clearly, the resultant image distance is going to depend upon the distance between the lenses (that is how a compound microscope works; by adjusting the distance between the objective and the eyepiece different magnifications can be obtained). So, I'm guessing, the resultant focal length of the system (whatever that is), will also depend upon the distance between the lenses. How does the power of the lens fit into all this? Also, what do they mean by the 'resultant power of the lenses' in the first place? The resultant system of lenses is not going to be like these lenses which have negligible thickness. Where are you going to measure the focal length from? The system of lenses does not have a fixed pole.

A: These are all good questions
So, I'm guessing, the resultant focal length of the system (whatever that is), will also depend upon the distance between the lenses. How does the power of the lens fit into all this?
That is correct.  In the limit where your lenses are thin the powers of two lenses is added as follows:
$$\phi_\text{tot} = \phi_1 + \phi_2 - \phi_1\phi_2\tau$$
where the individual powers are given by $\phi_1 = 1/f_1,\phi_2 = 1/f_2$, and $\tau = t/n$.  $t$ is the spacing between the two lens elements and $n$ is the index of refraction of the medium between your two lenses ($n=1$ in vacuum).  The effective focal length is then $f_\text{effective} = 1/\phi_\text{tot}$
There is a distinction between the effective focal length $f_\text{effective}$, the rear focal length $f_\text{R}$, and the front focal length $f_\text{F}$.
$$f_\text{R} = n_\text{R}f_\text{effective}\quad \quad f_\text{Front} = -n_\text{Front}f_\text{effective}$$
I.e. the front focal length is measured from the front principal plane to the front focal point (negative distance for a positive effective focal length) and the rear focal length is measured from the rear principal plane to the rear focal point (positive distance for a positive effective focal length).
Also, what do they mean by the 'resultant power of the lenses' in the first place? The resultant system of lenses is not going to be like these lenses which have negligible thickness. Where are you going to measure the focal length from?
This is a very important point.  For a system of multiple lenses you measure the front and rear focal lengths from what are called the front and rear principal planes (rather than measuring directly from a lens element).  For the case  of a single lens the front and rear principal planes are located at the lens.  For two lenses, the front principal plane is shifted from the first lens element a distance
$$d_\text{F} = + \frac{\phi_1}{\phi_\text{tot}} \frac{n_\text{F}\;t}{n}$$
the rear principal plane is shifted from the second lens element a distance.
$$d_\text{R} = -\frac{\phi_1}{\phi_\text{tot}}\frac{n_\text{R}\;t}{n}$$
For the above two equations I am defining the first lens to be on the left and the second lens on the right.  The separation is $t$ and the index of the medium between the two lenses is $n$.  The index of the medium to the right of the two lenses is $n_\text{R}$ and the index of the medium to the left of the two lenses is $n_\text{F}$.  A value of $d_\text{F}$ or $d_\text{R}$ less than zero indicates a shift of the respective principal plane to the left; a value greater than zero indicates a shift to the right.
Disclaimer: this response is only a very brief introduction to the ideas of gaussian optics and the cardinal points.  This stuff can be really confusing for anybody, especially when you consider all of the sign conventions.  Also, these equations are really only valid in the paraxial limit for rotationally symmetric systems.  Having said that, these basic formulations can be expanded to a system of any number of lenses -- not just 2.  If you really want to understand this stuff there are surely some good books on this material. Hecht seems to be the book for intro optics, although I haven't read him.  Check the table of contents to make sure gaussian optics is covered (it should be) because that's quite an expensive text.

A: You are correct in stating that the resultant effect on incoming rays and their focussing depend on the two lenses and the distance between them. To reduce the two lens system in general we use the principal planes method and then can describe the situation in terms of two parallel planes only. But when they say that the powers are added or the "resultant" focal length is given by $$1/F=1/f_1+1/f_2$$ is valid only in case of thin lenses very close together such that their combined thickness can be ignored. You can easily get this equation by assuming their (lenses') centres two be coincident and then applying some geometry or by using the general refraction -through-curved-surfaces equation and trace your image based on the object distance. In any case, the finiteness of the thickness has to be eliminated to get this equation. If we assume two very thin lenses in contact, than this equation holds true and the "resultant" power or the focal length is just the power/focal length of the single lens that can replace the two-lens system without any change in its optical properties (in paraxial approximation).

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Perilla de Castro is a municipality in the province of Zamora, Castile and León, Spain. According to the 2004 census (INE), the municipality had a population of 230 inhabitants at that time.

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Heroin addiction relapse is so common that it's often considered a part of the recovery process.
But what if there was a way to ensure that someone would never relapse again? Short of destroying all of the world's opiate supplies (which is highly unlikely), how can one ensure an individual would never get high from heroin again?
By vaccination, apparently. The Scripps Research Institute has successfully finished clinical trials on primates, testing vaccinations that could potentially block the "high" people feel from taking heroin.
The shot will continue to work for up to eight months from the time it is administered (as evidenced by trials) and researchers are hoping that they can move forward to human trials in the near future.
The vaccination works by training the immune system to create antibodies that combat heroin by blocking the effects of the drug before it reaches the user's brain, stopping the high in its tracks.
"This validates our previous rodent data and positions our vaccine in a favorable light for anticipated clinical evaluation. We believe this vaccine candidate will prove safe for human trials," study leader Kim Janda said in a statement.
The opioid crisis in America is at an all-time high, with cheap heroin finding its way into more and more communities. Creators of the shot hope that a vaccination against heroin could help curb the alarming increase of users. If the shot is also cleared for use after human trials, then it could become an integral part of most rehabilitation programs.
There were four monkeys tested in the study, and two of them had been administered the vaccine seven months prior. The two monkeys who already had the shot before showed a greater response to the vaccination the second time around, which suggests that heroin users can have a long-term solution to their addiction.


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Gablau ist ein Weiler des Ortsteils Cossengrün/Hohndorf/Schönbach der Stadt Greiz im Landkreis Greiz in Thüringen. Bis zum 31. Dezember 2012 gehörte er zur Gemeinde Vogtländisches Oberland.

Lage
Der Weiler Gablau befindet sich nahe der Landesgrenze zu Sachsen im stark kupierten Gelände des Thüringer Schiefergebirges. Die nächste Stadt ist Elsterberg. Der Weiler ist über die Bundesstraße 92 und Ortsverbindungsstraßen an den Verkehr gut angeschlossen.

Geschichte
Am 25. August 1291 wurde der Ort erstmals urkundlich genannt. Gablau hatte im Jahr 1864 15 Häuser, in denen 87 Menschen wohnten. Am 1. Juli 1950 wurde Gablau nach Leiningen eingemeindet, welches wiederum 1994 zu Hohndorf kam. Diese Gemeinde ging 1999 im Vogtländischen Oberland auf. Am 31. Dezember 2012 wurde der Weiler in die Stadt Greiz eingemeindet.

Literatur
 Klaus Müller: Beiträge zur Ortsgeschichte – Gablau bei Elsterberg im Vogtland. In: Jahrbuch des Museums Reichenfels-Hohenleuben 52 (2007), S. 71–81

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In view of the extremely low density and low temperature of the clouds, which limit the frequency of contact of the constituents, the observed amount of molecule formation was not anticipated. The results of this present investigation indicate, however, that the conditions in the clouds are much investigation indicate, however, that the conditions in the clouds are much more favorable for combination, up to a certain limit, than previously believed. The reason was explained in Chapter 1. Inside unit distance, 4.56×10-6 cm, the net motion, other than thermal, is inward until an equilibrium point is reached. At the very low temperatures of the clouds, estimated at about 10 K (reference106), capture on contact, or even on a near miss, therefore has a high probability. As brought out in Volume II physical state is inherently a property of the individual molecule. At 10 K even the hydrogen molecule is in the solid state. The contact process is thus capable not only of producing a variety of molecules, but also of building up solid aggregates to sizes in the neighborhood of unit distance. As noted in the earlier discussion, the cohesive forces of the molecules enable the maximum size of the dust particles to exceed unit distance by a relatively small amount. Any further increment puts the particle into the region where the net motion is outward, and gravitational control over dispersed matter is possible only in very large aggregates.


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McCurley new Addison band director
Garrett McCurley was hired effective June 11, as the new band director at Addison High.
ADDISON - A former student will be behind the music stand directing band members at the beginning of the school year on Wednesday, August 7. Garrett McCurley, Addison class of 2013 graduate, was hired as the new band director at Addison effective Tuesday, June 11. McCurley has been fine-tuning the band program consisting of 21 musicians, nine of which are percussion-related.
McCurley was also in band, playing percussion during his high school days and was the band captain as well.
"Our playing size is not really up to what it should be," McCurley said. "I'm trying to come in and build this band up, trying to do some recruiting and getting it back to where it used to be when I remember it."
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Would a 'clean' Brexit really be good for charities?
Posted on August 2, 2017 by Brendan Costelloe
'What's the best way to leave the European Union?' is a question currently engulfing the political classes, who, it would be fair to say, are not in a state of agreement on the best way forward. Pick your adjective from a chocolate box of choices: hard, soft, fudge(d) or, as our colleagues at CFG have just reported, 'clean'. Meanwhile the Article 50 clock is ticking, quickly, leading to arguments about transition and how long will be needed. These are difficult, complex arguments framed by ideological positions and emotive language. The challenge facing charities, keen to stand up for the communities they serve, is how to engage in the debate.
What sort of Brexit would benefit charities?
I think anyone reading this would assume such a question is a proxy for what we are all interested in: what is the best way of leaving the European Union so that we can preserve or enhance the future of the communities we serve, whether those be communities of interest or place?
CFG have argued that a clean break – leaving the single market and customs union – would give the UK government more latitude to 'cut red tape' and set its own policy in areas including tax and state aid rules, and that this would benefit charities. Maybe. But we have been here before domestically, as those who remember the much-trumpeted Red Tape Challenge will remember. Much 'red tape' derived from Europe is in the interests of achieving regulatory parity, allowing us to trade frictionlessly with the rest of the bloc, or in the interests of protecting workers, consumers or the environment.
A common message we hear from charities is that they are concerned that Britain sees its future in a competitive world based on low regulation. Many charities tell us they are concerned that removing regulation could come at the cost of trade and the wellbeing of people and the environment. For this very reason, anything that frames Brexit as an opportunity to cut 'red tape' – even if well-intentioned and restricted to certain regulation – sends entirely the wrong signal to government. Indeed, the loss of hard-won regulatory protections is perhaps the single biggest cross-cutting concern of the charities we talk to, and something they're desperately trying to prevent.
The Single Market
The issue of a future trade deal with the EU is also a discussion point. The terms of any EU trade deal will have profound impacts on the economy and the subsequent wellbeing of British society, especially the most vulnerable. The priority for the UK has to be getting the best possible trade deal with the EU.
Crucially, that deal will depend on a number of complex trade-offs. For instance, a requirement of a favourable trade deal might be that regulations governing state aid or VAT stay harmonised, on the grounds that this prevents one party gaining a competitive advantage over the other. In an ideal world VAT rules would be changed to allow charities to recover VAT, and state aid rules might be redrafted to favour charities. But this should clearly not come at the expense of securing a favourable trade deal with the EU. The wider prosperity of the UK is far more important for charities and their beneficiaries than an additional £1.5bn in VAT rebates, nice as that would be.
Less money to Europe equals more money to charities?
A final issue to consider is whether leaving the EU without paying for future access to the single market is beneficial for charities. As CFG note:
'A clean Brexit which did not involve a trade deal and a payment from the UK towards the European Union would mean that the UK government would have more funds available to directly support charities which are delivering public goods.' – CFG report.
This argument has appeal. However, it is based on a number of assumptions: we do not yet know if a trade deal with the EU will require making future payments for access to the market. Canada has just finalised a trade deal with the EU without making any payments. Moreover, there is no reason to believe that government would make more money available to UK charities if it no longer had to pay into the EU budget.
We are keen to stand up for charities and their beneficiaries, and in doing so we have asked ourselves the question: should the UK's relationship with the EU be determined by some hypothetical grants to charities? Or can we best achieve our aim of standing up for charities and their beneficiaries by supporting the best trading outcome which will determine the health of our whole economy, the charity sector and our beneficiaries included? We believe the latter.
What really matters in the Brexit debate
We've been working very hard to bring together NCVO's members and many different parts of government over recent months, to ensure that the sector's voice is heard in Brexit policy.
The priorities as we see them are getting a good trade deal for the good of the UK economy, its people and the charities and the causes they work for, and maintaining a robust regulatory framework that protects consumers, the environment and vulnerable people in our society.
Achieving these goals will require a great number of trade-offs. The direct interests of charities should of course be a factor, and we will be fighting hard to get the best deal for charities in respect of specific issues such as funding and regulation, but not even NCVO thinks the particular interests of charities should frame the UK's negotiating strategy. Moreover, charities do not operate in a vacuum and focusing on their interests, in isolation, wouldn't be in the best interests of the sector. The biggest threat to charities would be a diminished economy, and the impact that would have on charities and the people they support. Brexit should be negotiated in the best interests of the general public. Ultimately, this is in the best interests of charities too.
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Brendan Costelloe was senior external relations officer (EU) at NCVO, leading on Brexit work.
Brexit: An end-of-year review 22 December 2017
Parliament and Brexit: why scrutiny is important 28 June 2017
Giving everyone a stake in post-Brexit Britain 2 June 2017
All blog posts by Brendan Costelloe


Has anyone participated in National Geographic's Genographic Project to discover the historic migration of your ancestors from Africa?
VDR Taq +/+ - does this mean I need to supplement D3?
Does family history/genetics play a role in your level of paleo-ness?


SEOUL, Sep. 29 (Korea Bizwire) — LG Electronics brings down the price tag of its 55-inch curved OLED television — down to 3.99 million won, a quarter of its previous model's list price. The new five-millimeter-thick TV is equipped with Web operating system with enhancement of more UI-friendly features. Furthermore, the high-definition model offers a special menu eGallery, enabling it to serve as a kind of home gallery displaying artworks and pictures with background music.
LG's shift in pricing policy for the popular TV model is aimed at revitalizing apparently stalled OLED television market. "The marked down model is expected to offer more consumers with opportunities to experience its superior quality," Huh Jae-chul, marketing director of LG Electronics, said.


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Whenever Bethany Teachman mentions that she is a licensed clinical psychologist, someone has a heartbreaking story to share. Whether at the bus stop, at the airport, or at the hairdresser, somebody tells her about a relative or friend who has suffered from an anxiety disorder for years without getting help, or who has failed to make progress due to decades of improper counseling.
A professor of clinical psychology in the College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences, and director of clinical training in the Department of Psychology, Teachman investigates cognitive processes that contribute to the development of anxiety disorders and other forms of psychopathology.
One of the tools developed by Teachman's team at UVA is MindTrails, a free online tool to help people change their anxious thinking. Accessible on laptops, tablets, and mobile phones, MindTrails offers five to eight approximately 20-minute sessions designed to help users modify cognitive biases that could, for example, cause them to feel that they are being harshly judged by others when, in fact, they are not. The program's goal is to break that mental loop and help people see things in a more objective and flexible way.
The project is conducting studies with mobile phone-based assessments that allow people to monitor their moods with an app. Down the road, the project members hope such phone assessments could help identify when a person needs an intervention, so that they can be offered technology-based solutions over the phone when they need it most.
About 100 people, students, and local community members who report some symptoms of social anxiety, are participating in an ongoing study.
Teachman's research team includes UVA faculty in computer science, engineering, and psychology, as well as a professional computer programmer, two postdoctoral researchers, eight graduate students, and as many as 20 undergraduate research assistants.
Psychology graduate student Alexandra Werntz (Psychology '11) has been working with Teachman since she took on an undergraduate research position in her lab as a first-year student.


Featuring a 5.34-inch Full View display, the Intex Infie 33 features 1GB of RAM which is paired with the 1.3GHz quad-core processor. The smartphone provides an onboard storage of 8GB that can be expanded up to 128GB using a microSD card. The phone has a 5MP rear camera along with a 5MP front camera and features reasonable battery life as part of the package with a 3,000mAh capacity.
Intex Infie 33 Price starts at Rs. 3,879. The lowest price of Intex Infie 33 is at Flipkart, which is 10% less than the cost of Infie 33 at Amazon (Rs. 4290).
Intex Infie 33 is an easily affordable phone that comes with a 5.34-inch Full View touchscreen display along with a resolution of 960 x 480. It features an IPS LCD screen and houses all the necessary components such as the secondary sensor, notification light, proximity sensor, and the earpiece. The device also is bundled with the facial recognition technology.
Intex Infie 33 can be termed as a reasonable phone when it comes to camera and battery. This smartphone has a 5-megapixel rear camera which sports a dual LED flash. At the front, Intex Infie 33 features the same 5-megapixel shooter to allow users to capture selfies. The affordability of the smartphone means that you will be able to capture decent pictures without putting too much strain on your budget.
Intex Infie 33 is also supported by a decent 3,000mAh battery which offers excellent backup time to users. There is no Quick Charging support enabled by the phone and no wireless charging either, but if you get a high amperage charger, your battery will be juiced up in no time.
This smartphone has the ability to deliver a reasonable amount of performance as it is packed with a 1.3GHz quad-core processor paired with 1GB of RAM. Moreover, the phone allows users to switch between apps at a reasonable speed without delay, making it an ideal smartphone for those on a budget. Infie 33 ships with an internal storage capacity of 8GB that is expandable up to 128GB.
On the software front, this smartphone runs Android 7.0 Nougat and has all the basic connectivity options like 4G with VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, and a USB OTG option.


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Next-gen 2018 Ford Focus - Rendering
13/05/2017 - 12:35 | Ford Focus, Ford, Renderings | Sagar Parikh
Ford's compact car set for a full revamp next year.
With the all-new 2017 Ford Fiesta officially out now, Ford's next major project is the next-gen Ford Focus that is expected to arrive next year. Using the latest details available, Quatro Rodas has created a rendering to preview the 2018 Ford Focus.
The next-gen Ford Focus will sit on an updated version of the current model's C2 platform.
The new generation Ford Focus is expected to feature an evolutionary design rather than a completely new design, with some inspiration from the 2017 Ford Fiesta. The Brazilian publication has created the rendering with that thought.
Underpinned by an updated version of the current Ford Focus' C2 platform, the 2018 Ford Focus is unlikely to have a longer or wider body. However, reports say that the redesigned model would have an about 50 mm longer wheelbase. Various weight-saving measures will help reduce the weight by around 50 kg. Ford will likely offer the compact car once again in hatchback, sedan and estate body styles.
The 2018 Ford Focus would get a variety of small and compact engine options, including the 1.0-litre EcoBoost petrol, 1.5-litre EcoBoost petrol, 1.5-litre Ti-VCT petrol, 2.0-litre Ti-VCT petrol, 1.5-litre TDCi diesel and 2.0-litre TDCi diesel units among others. Specifications for Europe, South America and other regions would differ, of course. Ford's 10-speed automatic transmission is unlikely to find its place in the Focus anytime soon, and the familiar 6-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission could continue along with 5- and 6-speed manual transmissions.
Reports say that the 2018 Ford Focus range would also include ST-Line, ST, RS and pure electric variants. Ford will offer the ST variant with a 1.5-litre EcoBoost turbocharged petrol engine that produces up to 275 bhp and a 1.5- or 2.0-litre diesel engine. The pure electric and RS variants should arrive at a later stage.
The next-gen Ford Focus lineup would also include ST-Line, ST, RS and pure electric variants in its range. Current Ford Focus RS pictured.
Also Read: 2018 Ford Fiesta ST – 2017 Geneva Motor Show Live
For the interior, designers will go for a more stylish but simpler layout. A touchscreen at the centre of the dashboard would offer control for more functions. Ford could drop the low-end grades of the car to make more room for the higher-end Fiesta grades and the company will offer an upscale Vignale grade in Europe.
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As acting-superintendent of Central Consolidated School District, I wanted to reach out, introduce myself and assure the community that the district and all its schools are under strong leadership even in this time of change.
I am Terri Benn and previously I was the principal at Eva B. Stokely Elementary School in Shiprock. Prior to my five years at Eva B. Stokely, I was an educational assistant, a Pre-K teacher, a teacher and a high school administrator. I have proudly worked in all three communities that CCSD services, Kirtland, Shiprock and Newcomb.
Tsé Bit A'í Middle School (TBA) has been raising awareness for autism during the entire month of April. Morning school announcements have included information about famous people and fictional characters with autism. Teachers received autism training and students recognition for their art on the subject. All of this in recognition of Autism Awareness Month.
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex developmental disability; signs typically appear during early childhood and affect a person's ability to communicate, and interact with others.
Central Consolidated School District will host the College Access Summit on Tuesday, April 24 at Bond Wilson Technical Center in Kirtland.
The College Access Summit will bring together students from San Juan County and colleges and universities from across the country, including some of the most prestigious in the nation.
The Summit is designed for students in grades 6-11 and will include workshop sessions on preparing college applications, writing application essays and a college fair.
College and universities expected to be in attendance include Amherst College, Bryn Mawr, Caltech, Carleton College, Dickinson College, Duke University, Kenyon College, University of Northland College, Santa Clara University, Sarah Lawrence, Southern Methodist, St. John's College, Stanford University, Swarthmore College, Union College, Vanderbilt University and Washington University St. Louis.
April 7: 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Five Tsé Bit A'í Middle School students made history when each was accepted to the prestigious Cushing Academy in Ashburnham. Mass., a private boarding school known for its exceptional academic, athletic and artistic programs. All students from TBA who applied, Shaler Max, Taryn Joe, Hana Walter, Leshaunie Hadley and Kaydence Platero, were not only accepted to Cushing, but also offered either full scholarships or part scholarships.
"These students show us what we already know; That we cannot underestimate ourselves, and that bravery pays off," Sabrina Mehtabuddin, an English and language arts teacher at TBA, said.
Central Consolidated School District is providing Early Childhood Developmental Screenings for children 2 1/2-5 years old and Pre-K Registration for the 2018-2019 academic year.
Spring has arrived and summer is on the horizon. While the school year may be winding down, many initiatives at Central Consolidated School District are just getting started. The new Bond Wilson Technical Center will soon be accepting applications for its newest cohort. BWTC opened its doors in January to a limited class of students and we are excited to offer more students the opportunity to attend these innovative courses that will be a catalyst for successful careers and futures. You can read more about the Bond Wilson Technical Center on the CCSD website, where you will also find an application for students.


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When food has values
The Certified Humane label tells loads about meat and dairy products
By Amy Radbill
Amy Radbill is a freelance writer and editor of the Davis Food Co-op newsletter, Natural Choices
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For conscientious consumers who care about what they eat and where it came from, eating animal products can be something of a dilemma. While place-of-origin labels and the certified-organic stamp make it easier to purchase genuinely organic, minimally processed produce, voting for your food values with your wallet is often less easy when it comes to meat and dairy products.
For instance, just because an egg carton claims the eggs are from "free range" hens, that doesn't necessarily mean those hens are being fed the best food—or even that they're ranging very far or for very long. And while the labels "natural" or "organic" on meat products may tell you that cattle haven't been filled with antibiotics and growth hormones, they don't necessarily ensure animals were particularly well treated during their lives, or that they were slaughtered as humanely as possible.
Enter the Certified Humane Raised and Handled label. Administered by Humane Farm Animal Care, a nonprofit organization based in Herndon, Va., the Certified Humane labeling program is the brainchild of Adele Douglass, a former director of the Washington, D.C., branch of the American Humane Association.
HFAC's mission is "to improve the welfare of farm animals by providing viable, credible, duly monitored standards for humane food production" and it issues a stamp of approval that assures the public that it is purchasing products that meet those very rigorous standards. HFAC requires producers, among other things, to "[allow] animals to engage in their natural behaviors; [raise] animals with sufficient space, shelter and gentle handling to limit stress; [make] sure they have ample fresh water and a healthy diet without added antibiotics or hormones."
The Certified Humane label appears on meats, eggs, milk and other dairy products. Producers adhere to standards set by HFAC's scientific committee, made up of leaders in the fields of animal science and veterinary medicine, among others. (Perhaps the most widely known name on the committee is that of Temple Grandin, a professor of animal science at Colorado State University and a leader in the field of food-animal welfare.)
In order to earn and retain the right to label their goods Certified Humane, producers must have their facilities, records and handling methods meticulously inspected once a year by HFAC's independently contracted inspectors. Every animal is tracked throughout its life to ensure that every stage of its treatment—up to and including slaughter—complies with HFAC's standards.
According to Holly Bridges, co-founder of the organization and its former outreach director, HFAC, "was founded to improve the lives of farm animals [by having] an internationally renowned scientific community say, as a committee, ' These are the standards—if you can't meet them, your production is not humane.'"
Furthermore, the ultimate goal is to use the power of the marketplace to set the bar higher for the treatment of all food animals. Bridges points out that it can take a very long time to create change by lobbying for new government policies. On the other hand, by working with farmers and ranchers to develop a consumer market for high quality humane goods and by creating a certification process with real muscle, HFAC has created a sound business reason for producers to comply with its high standards. Producers recognize that consumers care how food is produced—whether it's out of concern for animal welfare, food safety and nutritional content, protection of the environment or the future of smaller farms and local foods.
Bridges says, "Producers have to feel that there's a strong market for their responsibly raised product, because it's highly labor intensive to track [food animals] from birth through slaughter." And, clearly, they do. In 2003, Certified Humane had only five producers on their list. Today their Web site lists over 60.
Of course, as Bridges points out, many of the producers on that list were managing their animals according to humane standards well before they applied for and received the right to carry the Certified Humane label. Prather Ranch, located right here in Northern California, is one good example. Many of these producers have decided to participate in the program because they believe strongly in its values and they want to see it grow, says Bridges.
If you're ready to make the switch to humane animal products, the Certified Humane label is quite easy to find here in the Sacramento region—for a list of stores that carry them, check out the HFAC Web site at www.certifiedhumane.com. If you want to know more about the labeling program, you can check out HFAC's policy manual by clicking on the "Program Description" link. If you want to get involved further, you can lobby your local retailers and restaurants to carry products with the Certified Humane label—HFAC makes it easy for you by providing letters in a Word format for you to download, edit and send out with your signature.
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Plugin Properties Options allowed us to provide an UI for user to configure a plugin. This tutorial is to demonstrate how we can make use of Element (Plugin) Select property type "elementselect" to achieve a dynamic and dependency configuration page.
In this tutorial, I will create a sample process tool which will print out all the values of the dependency fields in that plugin. Please download the source code and sample plugin KB:here.
As usual, we need a JSON file for plugin properties options in our plugin. My sample plugin only has 1 "elementselect" field named "option" and the url pointed to its own web service implementation to retrieve dependency properties options.
Once we done the properties options JSON definition files, we need to implement the PluginWebSupport interface to return the dependency properties options based on the selected value.
In my sample Process Tool plugin execute method, retrieve and print out the dependency options value.
Below are some screenshots of the sample plugin.
Plugin properties configuration screen when Option is empty.
When Option 1 is selected, a new properties page is shown.
Dependency properties options based on Option 1.
Dependency properties options based on Option 2.
Plugin output when Option 1 is selected.
Plugin output when Option 2 is selected.


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Q: TextView text cut off on the left instead of getting ellipsis-shortened Look at the part of the layout:
<LinearLayout
            android:orientation="horizontal"
            android:layout_width="0dp"
            android:layout_height="wrap_content"
            android:layout_gravity="center_vertical|right"
            android:gravity="center_vertical|right"
            android:layout_weight="1">

            <TextView
                android:id="@+id/second_team_code"
                android:layout_marginRight="6dp"
                style="@style/TextView.TeamCode"/>

            <ImageView
                android:id="@+id/second_team_flag"
                android:layout_marginRight="1dp"
                style="@style/FlagImageView"/>

        </LinearLayout>

For some reason, when small size of enclosing views causes text to overflow, text is not shortened by adding "...", but the beginning of the text is truncated. Swap the TextView and ImageView - and the text is ellipsis-shortened as needed.
Why does it work so? And how to fix this?
Style:
    <style name="TextView.TeamCode">
    <item name="android:layout_width">wrap_content</item>
    <item name="android:layout_height">wrap_content</item>
    <item name="android:singleLine">true</item>
    <item name="android:ellipsize">end</item>
    </style>

A: LinearLayout doesn't handle this situation very well... I mean if you have first child like that (with wrap_content) and you want it to stop expanding when it reaches {parent_width}-{next_child_width}. Unfortunately it will stop with width={parent_width}. So, if the text will be bigger, the left bound of view will move outside of it's parent (to the left, but keeping the right bound in place) and the beginning of text will be cut (because view is drawn partially outside od parent left bound). If the text will also not fit the parent width - text will also be cut from the right side, but this time with ellipsize (...)
You can see the results here:

Try something like that:
         <TextView
            android:id="@+id/second_team_code"
            android:layout_width="0dp"
            android:layout_height="wrap_content"
            android:layout_weight="1"
            android:singleLine="true"
            android:ellipsize="end"
            android:layout_marginRight="6dp"
            android:text="Super long text"/>

By applying the weight TextView will occupy all the remaining space (with fixed width) and will not be pushed outside because text won't fit inside. To keep the right alignment you can also add:
            android:gravity="right"

A: android:singleLine="true" is obsolete.
Instead of

android:singleLine="true"
android:ellipsize="end"

you have to use
android:gravity="right"
android:inputType="text"


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UCLA's American Indian Studies Center: 50 years of providing Native peoples a voice
October 18, 2019 /in Anthropology News /by webteam
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As a quiet darkness descended over the several thousand people gathered between Royce Hall and Powell Library eagerly waiting to celebrate UCLA's Centennial, a voice broke the silence:
"UCLA acknowledges the Tongva peoples as the traditional land caretakers of the Los Angeles basin. As a land grant institution, we pay our respects to the ancestors, elders and relations of the past, present and emerging."
Those 15 seconds of alumna Cari Champion's narration for the "Lighting the Way" light and projection show were a culmination of years of work and advocacy from dozens of people, including members of the Tongva community who collaborated with the UCLA American Indian Studies Center. It was also an opportunity for UCLA to demonstrate a commitment to acknowledging the history of the indigenous peoples of Southern California.
"It is an important gesture in Native tradition to 'place yourself,'" said Mishuana Goeman (Tonawanda Band of Seneca), who in 2018 was named special advisor to UCLA Chancellor Gene Block on Native American and Indigenous affairs. "Introductions and acknowledgements place us in relationship with specific families, nations, geographies, cultural and political lineages. It is something we are taught to do from a young age as an anti-colonial tool to find connections between one other and remember that we are the result of bitter survival."
The inclusion of the message in such a high-profile public forum — "Lighting the Way" capped the biggest UCLA Alumni Day ever — was for Goeman, who is chair of the American Indian Studies interdepartmental program and former associate director and interim director of the American Indian Studies Center, and her colleagues just a part of their tapestry of the center's achievements.
The center's work is not limited strictly to campus, of course. Over the years, people in the American Indian Studies Center have been at the forefront of efforts to build bridges between UCLA as an institution and members of local and state communities of people from indigenous backgrounds, especially the Gabrielino/Tongva, whose ancestors called the Los Angeles basin home for thousands of years before UCLA existed.
Shannon Speed (Chickasaw), director of the center, and Goeman were instrumental in convincing the Los Angeles City Council to replace Columbus Day with Indigenous People's Day in 2018.
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the founding of UCLA's four ethnic studies centers, which together make up the Institute of American Cultures. All four were launched in 1969 and designed to invest in research and projects that illuminate the struggles and uplift the experiences of people from marginalized communities.
For the American Indian Studies Center, known as the AISC, that involves embracing students and faculty from multiple indigenous backgrounds, those who continue to make up the smallest numbers in UCLA's diverse population. Part of the AISC's inclusive mission is to empower a strong campus community that helps recruit Native students and faculty and once here, support their academic success.
UCLA recognizes the cultural history of the region
Goeman shepherded the creation of the official statement that acknowledges the Tongva people. In August, Block encouraged all campus groups to adopt a form of the following statement at significant public events. (Click on links to hear the Tongva words spoken aloud):
UCLA acknowledges the Gabrielino/Tongva peoples as the traditional land caretakers of Tovaangar (Los Angeles basin and So. Channel Islands). As a land grant institution, we pay our respects to Honuukvetam (ancestors), 'Ahiihirom, (elders) and 'eyoohiinkem (our relatives/relations) past, present and emerging.
The land acknowledgment was used on behalf of UCLA officially for the first time at Bruin Day in April, an event that invites thousands of admitted high school students and their families and caregivers to campus, and the "Lighting the Way" centennial launch in May. American Indian Studies Center leaders and some campus units and professional schools had been incorporating it into their events and materials for a year before that.
"Sometimes if feels like very small steps, but they are important nonetheless, because for many decades, universities didn't even take small steps at recognitions like this," Speed said. "And this builds momentum for other policies and programs that consider the needs and desires of tribal communities."
The American Indian Studies Center is hosting a conference on Oct. 15–16 titled, "Lighting a Path Forward: Land Grants, Public Memory and Tovaangar." The first day is open to the public and includes a series of presentations on the history of land grant institutions, of which UCLA is one. Other presentations and panel discussions will highlight the state of American Indian education and consider how all of the University of California campuses can continue to forge stronger relationships with tribal communities.
A California tribal listening session includes representatives from the Gabrielino/Tongva, the Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians, Chumash, and Acjachemen communities, as well as from the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the Pechanga Band of Luiseño Indians and Wintu.
"We want people to come away feeling like they made new connections and collaborations around important issues, and that they understand the responsibility of land grant institutions" Speed said.
A second day of closed workshops, as part Goeman's special advisor programming, will hopefully yield ideas for white papers that will lay the groundwork for how universities might embrace those responsibilities, by prioritizing best practices that benefits indigenous people to establishing tangible government-to-government relations with tribal nations.
Leading efforts to return remains
For much of its 50-year history, faculty and students affiliated with the American Indian Studies Center have been deeply involved in efforts to return human remains of indigenous people to their ancestors. UCLA has been a leader in repatriations, much of its efforts led by Wendy Teeter, curator of archaeology in the Fowler Museum at UCLA and a lecturer in UCLA's American Indian studies interdepartmental program.
A website launched this summer called "Carrying Our Ancestors Home" includes a timeline tracking UCLA's path to almost complete repatriation. Videos featuring interviews with campus leadership and tribal cultural heritage and repatriation practitioners help underscore the powerful impact of repatriation. A large part of this project is giving communities their own space to work out tribal matters around repatriation and providing archival source material online, Goeman said.
The site is meant to help tribes and indigenous people navigate a process that is extremely complex and often met with resistance, Teeter said in May at an event during which she and Goeman launched the website.
In one of his final events as UCLA's executive vice chancellor and provost of UCLA, Scott Waugh commended the efforts of the AISC to an invited audience from the Native community at that event.
"I know it is important for us to acknowledge where we are in place as well as time, to acknowledge the responsibilities of our shared history," Waugh said. "I am also well aware that the history between Native peoples and institutions like ours can often be painful. While we cannot ignore our past, we can take steps to shoulder with respect and obligations that history places upon us. We can remember that the beauty of our state — the rivers, the ocean, mountains and deserts — was first experienced by the native and indigenous peoples who watched it before us and were the caretakers of it."
Geography is something AISC-affiliated faculty take very seriously, knowing that Los Angeles and California are both home to some of the largest populations of humans of American Indian and indigenous descent.
Speed's approach is to also invite students and faculty to also consider the nature of North American indigeneity at large and for scholars to confront ideas and stories about the indigenous people of Mexico and how their experiences with colonization are interconnected with American identities.
The center has offered critical support in recent years to scholars working on a web project called Mapping Indigenous Los Angeles, which seeks to tell layered stories from the city's original inhabitants, especially the Gabrelino/Tongva and the Tataviam, as well as indigenous peoples who have come to call Los Angeles home by using digital maps and oral histories.
The AISC is about to embark upon one of its most ambitious research projects to date thanks to a $1 million grant from the National Science Foundation that will help a team of researchers affiliated with the center tackle issues of race and water.
Speed, along with professor of anthropology Jessica Cattelino and Aradhna Tripati, professor in the UCLA Institute of the Environment and Sustainability, will conduct community engaged research on water in the context of global warming in the southwestern United States.
"We're really hoping this project brings together many disparate communities," Speed said. "As a community collaboration project, part of what we are trying to do is decolonize the STEM field. With this research we're bringing de-colonial methodologies into the sciences."
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Gay Al's New um "Job," sort of
Yancy Derringer
Oregon's former ODA head, the adjudicated civil rights violator and anti-Christian bigot Alan Contreras, has moved to Medford and started up some sort of....business? consultancy?? expert opinion service??? general bullshit vendor????
Here's a copy of his letter to NACIQI, where he advocates nationalizing accreditation, which shows his new address and contact info:
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Alan L. Contreras
College Evaluations • Higher Education Policy
818 Grant Avenue, Medford Oregon 97501 • (541) 510-6161 • acontrer56@gmail.com
Melissa Lewis, Director, NACIQI
1990 K Street NW
Dear Ms. Lewis:
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the NACIQI discussion draft, Higher Education Accreditation Reauthorization Policy Considerations. This is an excellent, well-written and very useful document.
I recently retired after fifteen years working for state agencies that were responsible for postsecondary oversight and college approvals. Most of this time was as administrator of the Oregon Office of Degree Authorization. I am also serving as a member of the drafting team for the efforts currently underway through the Council of State Governments to produce a viable interstate compact for the authorization of colleges that would have the effect of making it easier for colleges to operate in multiple states. Thus I have worked with many of the issues discussed in the draft.
Linkages between academic quality and consumer protection
One of the difficulties that you have addressed in the draft is that there are good reasons for the three "triad" functions to overlap. One of these that is perhaps not well understood is that consumer protection covers more than obvious fraud and fakery. It also covers academic quality and many technical issues subsumed within the idea of quality.
For example, it is fairly common for colleges that expand into multiple states to be lax in their determination of how their programs are classified under the laws of that state. This is expecially true in licensed professions. A college may decide to offer a program in a state without realizing that graduates of the program do not meet the requirements to practice a profession in that state. I am not sure that this situation can be classified solely as consumer protection or as academic quality--it has elements of both.
Oversight of program content in this situation seems to me primarily a state function, as the state is best situated to most easily deal with interagency issues such as licensure. Consumer protection includes the need for state action to ensure that colleges do not offer programs that are decoupled from state licensing requirements.
For this reason I suggest that any final version of the NACIQI document expressly recognize that the issue of program content as it relates to legal requirements for professional practice be considered primarily a state function under the triad theory.
The nature of responsibility for colleges
At a basic level, the entity that is responsible for the quality of what a college does is the entity that authorizes the college to operate as a degree-granter. In most cases this is a state. For example, Harvard is allowed to issue degrees because it has a charter from Massachusetts that says that it can do so. The rather elaborate methods used to convert its Royal charter to a state charter at the time of U.S. independence make for humorous reading, but the principle is absolutely clear. In a few cases, the legal responsibility for a college's degree authority arises from the federal government or from a sovereign Indian tribe.
Because this is true, the triad is not always exactly the same configuration. The federal government has a much greater responsibility for its own institutions (e.g., the service academies) and those it may charter, e.g. Gallaudet, which holds a Congressional charter as a degree granter. Likewise, the ultimate responsibility for qualitative oversight of a tribally chartered college such as Sinte Gleska or Salish Kootenai rests with tribal authorities.
The triad must therefore be viewed as having slightly adjustable legs. The functions that we customarily think of as belonging to "states" in fact belong to the chartering or "home" licensing entity. This is usually a state, but can be another source of governmental authority.
Funding for oversight
One of the issues that we face in looking at these issues is that although federal needs may add to what an accreditor (or even a state) is expected to do, these expectations do not come with a check enclosed. If accreditors or states are to perform functions because the federal government needs them to, then the federal government needs to cover the cost of doing that. This is done today at least in part in at least two somewhat similar situations, Veteran's approving offices (in which the state-based staff doing the screening is subsidized with federal funds) and IPEDS data gathering (in which costs of necessary national meetings are paid for from federal sources). It is not appropriate for the federal government to simply dump a function onto the states when the function is federal in nature.
I concur that there is no particular reason for institutional accreditors to be regional in nature, with one exception that relates to other goals mentioned in the document. If closer working ties between states and accreditors are desirable, which I think they are, then having accreditation done nationally based on institution type in effect makes closer working ties somewhat more difficult.
I think a review of the cost of accreditation is appropriate, but it must necessarily be done as part of a consideration of the cost of existing and potential alternative processes. Information about the cost of accreditation is not very useful viewed in isolation.
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on this draft.
Alan Contreras
My guess is the geniuses at NACIQI didn't realize Gay Al had quit his ODA job back in April of 2011 and sent him something by mistake.
Since NACIQI is supposed to be seeking "quality" and "integrity" it's difficult to see why they would need the opinion of an adjudicated civil rights violator and anti-Christian bigot. As well as a pervert, a defamer so vile he was required to undergo remedial education, and an all-around socialist douchebag.
Although this might explain why NACIQI never does anything more than rubberstamp approval of the regional accreditation agencies. Tough to recommend action if you don't understand the underlying concepts.
Public records show that the perv paid $133,000 in July 2011 for his little 1541 sf, 2BR 2BA love nest built in 1950. I'm guessing he liked that there was a lot of room in the crawl space for burying bodies.
The guy he bought it from paid BofA $80,000 for it in an April 2011 foreclosure sale. The previous owner paid $269,000 in October 2006.
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Armando Ramos
Anal Contreras Wrote: The triad must therefore be viewed as having slightly adjustable legs. ...
Anal sure seems hung up on that "three-legged stool" analogy. Probably because it has both his favorite things, "third legs" and "stool."
Contreras and job?
Rim job?
Blow job?
Don Dresden
(03-29-2012, 10:14 AM)Ben Johnson Wrote: Contreras and job?
And then the real fun begins....
(03-29-2012, 12:44 PM)Don Dresden Wrote:
Do tell.
Virtual Bison
I would love to be on the other side of an interview when Al is the candidate.
I would be like.
"So Mr Contreras what makes you feel that you are qualified for this job?"
"Well I did considerable research for the State of Oregon and public service alerting the public on subject of Diploma Mills" (raising index finger in self congratulatory rightousness.)
"You don't say. Well I did a little checking on you background. Lets see.. hmmm... something about a civil rights violation. Care to explain that?"
"Well a man in my position needs attracts enemies. The Diploma Mill operators, well they are a powerful force."
"You don't say. Well you did make it difficult for a lot of innocent people who, shall we say got the short end of the stick in some of your efforts."
"But they deserved it and I regret nothing!"
"Really? Well I had a chance to talk to some of these people!"
"What? Don't you believe me? Is this the face of a liar? Look, I got references from some distinguished people, why here is a letter from Dr John Bear. Know him?"
"Oh yes, that Diploma Mill founder who now is making a living targetting the very people he advised? Yes I know him."
"Well there is Dr Gollin. Now HE is a great man!"
(Laughing) "Yes I know this Dr Gollin. This expert on distance learning who never took or taught an online course."
"I do not like the tone of your voice sir! I am an expert! See my creds?"
"Sure I do. And since you mentioned the position you are in, well here are some pictures in found online. Speaking of awkward positions.. well I had to hide my eyes from these ones..."
Contraras is now speechless....
"Well Mr Contraras thank you for a rather amusing time. Now please see yourself to the door. I have work to do."
"But... but... don't you want to ask me more about..."
"Oh I have heard enough. Now please see yourself out unless you want our security staff to show you. And please do not touch anything here. Our cleaning crew works very hard to keep things sanitary."
(03-29-2012, 05:52 PM)Virtual Bison Wrote: And please do not touch anything here. Our cleaning crew works very hard to keep things sanitary."
Gay Al's old ODA office gets the once over from the local hazmat team...
funniest thing i've seen or read in WEEKS! ROTFLMAO!
went back to reread this thread......Funniest sh&% I have ever read!.....Armando's statement about the "stool"...etc. etc....had me almost crapping my pants, it was so funny! The hazmat, clown (gacy stuff, is equally noteworthy.....funny, funny stuff....you guys give me a major league barrels worth of side-splitting entertainment...can't stop laughing
Just went back to re-read the gacy, stool-third leg action as well as the hysterical haz-mat number
to this day the funniest sh#@! I have ever read
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State Sen. Abel Maldonado is taking plenty of heat from the Los Angeles Times and elsewhere for standing his ground on the budget issue.
But we think the former mayor of Santa Maria is doing the right thing by stating what he believes and using his pivotal vote in the budget mess to make a key point.
That point would be that California's spend first, tax later program is broken beyond the fixing point.
We don't necessarily agree with everything on the Maldonado agenda, but when it comes to state employee salaries we are with him 100 percent of the way. We also agree that Maldonado has every right to stand up for his principles if he believes that it is the right thing to do.
Maldonado can expect the press and pundits to give him plenty of criticism — that's the American way, too. Maldonado has held a more nuanced position than no-tax extremists. We respect his right to speak his mind and to get a better deal for the businesses large and small that are going to foot the bill for excesses in Sacramento for decades to come.


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Synopsis: Before his commercial breakthrough with Boogie Nights (1997), writer/director Paul Thomas Anderson made this low-key drama. John (John C. Reilly), a half-bright loser stranded in Reno, is down to his last few bucks when Sydney (Phillip Baker Hall), taking pity on him, buys him breakfast and offers him a few tips on making money in the casinos. Two years later, John has become Sydney's partner, but his lack of common sense goes from problematic to dangerous when he falls in love with Clementine (Gwyneth Paltrow), a cocktail waitress who isn't above turning a few tricks when she needs to make money -- and isn't any brighter than John. Hall and Reilly, both first-rate character actors, are cast in rare leading roles, and Paltrow is cast strongly against type as a part-time prostitute with a serious lack of street smarts.


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Bariloche is one of the most touristic and well-known places in Argentina, and people from all over the world come to visit it every year as every season has its magic. Bariloche is situated in a national park full of mountains, forests, lakes, and rivers topped off with super lovely kite spots, what's there not to love?! You get to go kitesurfing, surrounded by mountains, and forest and Bariloche's city, definitely a unique view for every kiter. The sunsets in Bariloche are priceless, and the colours and mountains will leave you breathless.
Wind and Weather
From November and April, you'll experience consistent winds 5-7 days a week. During the rest of the year, you can kite but there are less windy days, and it's freezing. During the summer months, there are steady thermic winds with an average wind speed between 20-30 knots (and some days that reach 35-40 knots)
The temperature varies between 15-30°C during the summer as it's usually hot during the day and colder in the evening. The water is about 14°C is it's a good idea to have a 4/3 wetsuit with you in the summer.
Tomas Steppat
The touristic bus routes services in Bariloche work pretty well, but during summer, and especially in January when Bariloche gets crowded they are often full and don't stop to pick up people up at some of the bus stops during the peak hours. Getting around by car is a lot easier.
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There are tons of places to eat and drink at, and over the past couple of years, it's been getting a lot busier around Bariloche. Nowadays, well have all kinds of restaurants; from Argentinian grills (of course), bars, gastropubs, gourmet restaurants to cheap (but still good) fast food places to top chefs gourmet restaurants.
During high season, there are a few streets that are converted into pedestrian zones with live bands and shows, surrounded by lots of bars and pubs. There is plenty of variety when it comes to homemade beer and of the best quality. There are also casinos, an ice bar, Irish pubs, nightclubs and more.
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Best feeling in the world? Photo by: Silvestre Sere
No Wind?
There are lots of activities to do around Bariloche is there is no wind, including SUP, kayak, rafting, diving, fishing, hiking, climbing, biking, paragliding or just renting a car and cruise around Circuito Chico or the Camino de Los 7 Lagos (Road of the 7 lakes) breathtaking views always surround you!
All the restaurants, bars, hotels with have WiFi, but it's always the best option to get a local SIM card once you arrive.
You'll find from hostels to five stars hotels. Keep in mind that the prices go higher during high season and it's not easy to find accommodation, especially in January, so, make sure you book early. Renting a car and booking a hotel on the outskirts of town is a good idea if you prefer nature and fewer people.
Gorgeous colors at sunset... Photo by: Frederico Grosso
Conditions are slightly different in the winter!
The girls after a great day on the water!
Tomas Steppat in full stoke mode!
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Punta San Carlos
Punta San Carlos is one of the most rad places on the planet; if you are into riding waves, then you must have heard about this fabled spot already. It's been frequented by windsurfers and surfers for over 40 years and is now home to a proper camp that has been set up and run by Mr Punta San Carlos,…
The main kiteboarding spot in Cancun is Isla Blanca, which is one of the dreamiest places you'll ever visit. A 10-mile strip of protected land extends away from Cancun, with the ocean on one side and miles of waist-deep, butter flat water on the other. This, combined with white sand, consistent winds, turquoise water and the most incredible birds will…
By Tomas Steppat
Tomas Steppat started kitesurfing 3 years ago and ever since then, every winter he explores new destinations to teach and progress at including Australia, Spain and Brazil. During the summer, you'll find Tomas teaching in Barlioche (Argentina) at Kitesurf Barlioche School in Costa Kite spot with Marco Margini (owner of the school, close friend, and the person I have to thank for all this!) Tomas loves big air, old school and loops!
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Costa Kite
Costa Kite is the most popular spot in Bariloche, and it is just 5 minutes from downtown. It has beautiful colours, surrounded by mountains and Bariloche's centre.
When it's less than 20 knots, it can get a bit choppy with small waves on the shore, but with 30 knots+, you generally get 1m waves on the shore and 2m or more inside the lake. Doing a downwind in Bariloche is like riding one unfinishable wave (even better when its windy a few days on a row)
Wind: Cross on from the left
Waves: Yes
Shorebreak: Yes
Dina Huapi/ñirihuau
Dina Huapi/ñirihuau is a super lovely spot! There are a few gorgeous significant mountains called Catedral, Tronador, Lopez right in front of it. As the wind is on-shore the waves are usually smaller than other places, so in less than 20 knots is almost flat, especially near the shore, so it's a pretty good spot if you are practising freestyle tricks.
It also has a flat water small river at high tide, it's small, but it's rideable!
Wind: On-shore
Waves Yes
Peninsula San Pedro
Peninsula San Pedro is the most challenging spot to ride in the area; it's not easy to find the beach, the wind is off-shore and pretty gusty, and the beach doesn't have much space.
Located at the end of one of the many arms of the lake and is surrounded by forest and shallow turquoise water; the water is flatter than anywhere else!
Wind: Off-shore
Waves: No
Shorebreak: No
Lago Moreno is a smaller lake about 13km away from downtown. Surrounded by big mountains and cliffs, It is a nice spot with Cerro Ventana and Lopez mountains making a venturi right in front of it.
The Lake is an excellent spot during the summer in thermic winds days, preferably with no clouds because when it's cloudy, it can get super gusty.
Waves: Little ones
Shorebreak: A little
When is the Best Time to go Kitesurfing in Bariloche?
The windy months to go kitesurfing in Bariloche are January, February, March, April, November, December
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It is now my own duty to mentor and train young engineers, technologists, and technicians, and I always tell them, "Please remember that all the work you do has potential legal consequences." This is also relevant for the contractor and the plumber and everybody in the building industry, from the manufacturer and supplier to the developer — the bodies who are responsible for the administration and the relevant authorities.
It is crucial to know the relevant Acts, regulations, rules, and legal requirements that relate to your work and your contractual responsibilities.
I have found that there are many people in this industry, from the designer to the administrators and the construction company, who do not know, or just ignore, the legal requirements and just 'bend the rules', so to speak, to suit themselves.
What follows is my understanding of the hierarchy, as presented to me by legal professionals who were involved with the NBR Act and, in some cases, who went to the review board, which I understand has now been disbanded.
The NBR hierarchy consists of the constitution, the Act, regulations, rules, standards, and then the local by-laws at the bottom of the ladder (Diagram 1).
The basis of the NBR is health, safety, and economy for affordable housing and the regulations, which are compulsory, describe the performance that is based on these three principles. These regulations give a clear, concise description of how the end product must function/perform.
Every part of the NBR has a set of deem-to-satisfy rules, which deem to satisfy the performance regulations, if fully applied. The reason for these rules (which are not compulsory as it is not a regulation) are "so that you don't need an engineer for the design of a non-complicated installation such as a house" — these were the exact words given when the NBR came out in 1977.
However, if you apply the 'recipe', then you must still be careful because there are situations that could require the input of a professional, for instance when the soil conditions are not suitable for building. The gap in this solution is that it does not specify any competence or "competent person" to be able to apply the recipe; in other words, the deem-to-satisfy rules.
This option of design is for complicated buildings with complicated services that require the competence of the engineer and where the deem-to-satisfy rules cannot be used to satisfy the level of competence required.
The Agrément certificate design and construction is normally a patented design and construction system and not commonly used in the plumbing industry. The owner is the body or legal person who decides which design method to use, unless the local authority feels that for certain reasons, they require a rational design.
The sequence, from concept and planning to design and NBR approval, is all part of the pre-tendering process, long before the contract goes out to tender and the contractor gets involved. Once the design, specifications, and contract documentation have been completed and approved by all the relevant authorities, only then can the contractor come on board with all the support parties, such as the subcontractors. All of this goes through a legal process, from the appointment of the consultants right through the tender process and the appointment of the contractor with subcontractors.
The government department responsible for the NBR is the Department of Trade and Industry (dti).
The SABS, responsible for standards.
Regulations are compulsory and a "thou shall" rule.
Standards are not compulsory unless it has been promulgated by the minister as a regulation.
SANS 10400-XA is an example of such a document that has been promulgated as compulsory regulation and a "thou shall comply" rule.
The role of the building control officer (BCO) is to apply the NBR and their mandate is the NBR only.
The BCO is not appointed by the dti but by the municipality, which is under the authority of the South African Local Government Association (SALGA). The fire officers are also appointed by the local authority.
The BCO has the authority to approve drawings and issue the final CoC for occupation.
Some standards and design codes of practice have been promulgated under the authority of the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) and the Water Act, and were used as model water by-laws for the municipalities to be adopted and also used as local water by-laws and adopted by some private institutions.
Local by-laws are the lowest ranking and 'trumped' by all other legal documentation.
The documents that were adopted by the DWS are: SANS 10252-1 (water), SANS 10252-2 (drainage), and SANS 10254 (geysers).
SANS 10252-2 (drainage) overlaps with SANS 10400-P and is basically a duplication of SANS 10400-P, but it does contain some additional technical information to that of SANS 10400-P. Yet, it becomes problematic during conflicts in litigation as to which document is the legal document under the NBR. Strictly speaking, these documents are not NBR documents, but it is implied that there is reference to it in some form.
The local by-laws are under the authority of the specific municipality that operates under SALGA — normally under the municipal engineering department and not under the BCO. Therefore, the BCO doesn't require drawings for the water systems of buildings, except that they do require the fire department to inspect the fire drawings and recommend to the BCO to approve the design, which the BCO then signs off.
The local water by-laws state that a set of water drawings must be kept on site, but there is no way to submit it to the office of the BCO and to get approval for it. The office of the BCO does not carry out inspections and does not issue a specific CoC for the water installation. The reason given is that it is not part of the mandate of the BCO and not a requirement under the NBR and NBR Act.
SANS 10252-1 has been used by the plumbers as their handbook and they proposed that it become the new Water Part of SANS 10400.
SANS 10252-1 was originally designed and written as a design code of practice and originally published as SABS 0252-1 — Code of Practice. It cannot be used as is as a regulation since the contents are not prescriptive, but it does consist of many choices (assumptions) to be made, which forms the basis of design — intelligent engineering design. It does not contain 'recipes' to be used as deem-to-satisfy rules to comply with a number of regulations still to be developed.
A number of performance regulations similar to SANS 10400-P, P1 to P7.
Several deem-to-satisfy rules — a recipe for compliance to the performance regulations, which could come from SANS 10252-1, and alternatives.
SANS 10252-1 could be retained as a code of practice for design with any other internationally approved design standard.
The sad situation is that to date, we still don't have a part for water in the NBR and some entities have sidestepped the engineers who are the professionals and who are supposed to play an important role in the hierarchy of design competence and who have also brought the engineering technology to the documentation, such as SANS 102542-1 and SANS 10252-2.
In other parts of the world, the engineers are revered and play an important part in the development of design and new technology to advance water engineering, but in South Africa, they are sidelined.
I have always propagated that we work as a team and that we all have a role to play to render the best in terms of design and construction for the benefit of all the people of South Africa. The review board is an essential body that must be reinstated as soon as possible. This body is necessary to address issues when there are disputes, which usually stem from different interpretations of the regulations or rules.
My view is that there must be another body of specialists who can be consulted and give the correct interpretation of a regulation or rule without delay so that the construction is not interrupted or stopped.
Our economy cannot accommodate extended periods of waiting for answers and it is just not affordable.
I recently discovered that some officials don't understand that the NBR is applicable only on the building and related services that happen within the boundaries of the property, and that you cannot apply standards for municipal services inside the property unless it is perhaps used as part of a rational design by the design engineer.
Water has become a serious problem in terms of supply for fire protection in rural areas and small towns, and then a demand exists for huge water storage and pumping facilities on the private properties of shops and other buildings such as office complexes. This is very expensive and stifles development and the creation of work.
In these cases, some local authorities demand that the developer provides services on their properties at the cost of the developer while there is no such requirement in the NBR. It also happens when an existing building is upgraded that it must comply to all the latest regulations plus these additional requirements that are the responsibility of the municipality, but then the property across the street doesn't have such facilities, which seems very unfair.
Read SANS 10400-A carefully, as it contains vital information — one sentence clearly states that the NBR is not intended to be a design handbook.


If you are reading to learn skills that can be implemented in your startup, I'd recommend The Lean Startup: How Today's Entrepreneurs Use Continuous Innovation to Create Radically Successful by Eric Reis and actually avoid its predecessor The Four Steps to the Epiphany: Successful Strategies for Products That Win by Steve Blank until later in your career.
I must confess that I did not actually read the full book. I did read one particular summary which really helped me think about building a startup in a very different way. Having spent much of time before starting my second business as a product manager, the advice ensured a more customer-centric rather than product-centric approach.
This book was recommended by Antonio when asked for titles he would recommend to young people interested in his career path.


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RELEASE: Finalists for 2021-22 WRI Ross Center Prize for Cities Show How to Thrive Together in Turbulent Times
KATOWICE, POLAND (June 29, 2022) — World Resources Institute announced five projects a
Seven Transformations for More Equitable and Sustainable Cities
Urbanization is happening differently today than in the past and occurring most rapidly in places with the fewest resources. Traditional approaches are not able to keep up, leaving billions of people with poor access to basic necessities, dragging down economies and damaging the environment....
RELEASE: New Research Finds Bridging 'Urban Services Divide' Can Create More Equal, Sustainable Cities
WASHINGTON (October 19, 2021)—A new report from WRI finds that 1 in 3 city dwellers globally and 2 in 3 city dwellers in low-income countries are "under-served" — lacking access to one or more core urban services like affordable running water and sanitation, cons
Surabaya: The Legacy of Participatory Upgrading of Informal Settlements
This case study in the World Resources Report (WRR), Towards a More Equal City, describes the history of Surabaya, Indonesia's inclusive housing policy and how the Kampung Improvement Program (KIP) became a model for in situ slum upgrading efforts...
Unlocking the Potential for Transformative Climate Adaptation in Cities
Cities are increasingly integrating climate adaptation priorities into development policies and plans. However, there remains a gap in understanding how incremental urban adaptation solutions can lead to more transformative change over the long term.
Transformative adaptation reorients...
RELEASE: New Research Finds Climate Adaptation Is an Opportunity for Transformative Change in Cities
COPENHAGEN (October 9
Government of India Launches Global Housing Technology Challenge to Seek Alternative and Innovative Solutions for Affordable Housing
To make constructing affordable houses in India cost-effective, speedier and of high quality, Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs Hardeep Singh Puri launched the Global Housing Technology Challenge - India (GHTC-India) on January 14, 2019, in Ne
Financing Sustainable Cities Initiative
Accelerating the implementation of sustainable urban solutions through new business models
Ahmedabad: Town Planning Schemes for Equitable Development— Glass Half Full or Half Empty?
This case study in the World Resources Report, "Towards a More Equal City," examines transformative urban change in Ahmedabad, India, by analyzing the city's land pooling and readjustment mechanism, called the Town Planning Scheme (TPS). This paper reviews...
Confronting the Urban Housing Crisis in the Global South: Adequate, Secure, and Affordable Housing
This working paper on urban housing is the latest installment of WRI's flagship World Resources Report (WRR), "Towards a More Equitable City." The report examines if more equitable access to core urban services improves the economy and the environment.


Thanksgiving meals get all the glory during the holidays but crafted cocktails are the unsung heroes of the season.
From holiday flavor favorites such as cranberry, pumpkin, and cinnamon to trailblazers such as pear-flavored adult milkshakes and riffs on classics – we've got you covered.
Shake hard with ice. Serve up in coupe glass.
Build/shake like a ramos. Pour into fizz appropriate glass, top with soda, creating frothy "head" rest straw, mint sprig, and grated nutmeg on top.
Brancamenta Whipped Cream: Combine half pint of heavy whipping cream with 1 oz of Brancamenta and 2 oz of simple syrup into iSi whipper, charge and store in refrigerator until ready for use.
Add all ingredients to blender and blend until incorporated. Pour in glass, garnish with cinnamon and serve.
Pureed roasted pumpkin with salt, butter, brown sugar and cinnamon. Reduced Apple cider with cinnamon sticks and star anise, then whisked in the roasted pumpkin puree and honey butter. Serve hot.
*Hard Shake all ingredients, and double fine strain into Lg Snifter over big rock.
*Garnish with fresh Cinnamon grate and (1) fresh Sage leaf.
Top with fresh-shaved nutmeg and fine strain into punch glass.


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