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My granny died after she was forced to move into a new care home
Christina Wilson's granddaughter Laura Owens said being forced to move had a devastating effect on the pensioner.
Andy Philip
Laura belives care homes should be nationalised to avoid closures that she thinks made her granny Christina suffer (Image: UGC MSN)
A campaigner is demanding a review of the way frail elderly people are moved between
care homes following her gran's death.
The health of dementia sufferer Christina Wilson, 87, deteriorated quickly after she was moved out of a Bield property when the private firm pulled out of the care home market.
She died last week.
Christina's granddaughter Laura Owens said being forced to move had a devastating effect on the pensioner.
Laura belives care homes should be nationalised to avoid such closures.
In an email, she wrote: "While living in Bield, my gran had put on weight, she began to take part in social activities, her depression and anxiety had much reduced and she was happy and content.
"Despite the best efforts of the on-the-ground staff at her new home, the difference within a matter of a couple of weeks of being forced out of Bield was huge.
"There is no doubt that the marked deterioration in my gran's health was down to the move.
"I would like an independent review of the impact of these moves to be carried out."
Scottish Labour Leader Richard Leonard raised the issue and says there was a huge breach in community care (Image: Daily Record)
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Laura's email was highighted in Holyrood yesterday by Scottish Labour leader Richard Leonard.
He said: "For Christina Wilson, it was not necessarily that there was a compromise in the quality of care she received but that there was a huge breach in the continuity of care.
"And all because her care home provider walked away from the market."
Bield announced in October that they were closing 12 properties after making a loss.
Some homes were transferred to new owners while others, including Thornton Gardens
sheltered accommodation in Bonnybridge, near Falkirk, where Christina lived, had to close.
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said: "I know how difficult this is for residents affected and their families.
"Our responsibility is to work as hard as we can to ensure the impact on individuals is
minimised as much as possible."
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Milne welcomes £1 million funding announcement for Seamus Heaney centre
1 October, 2015 - by Ian Milne
Sinn Féin MLA Ian Milne has welcomed a £1 million funding announcement for the building of a Seamus Heaney Arts and Literary Centre in Bellaghy.
Mr Milne said;
"I welcome today's announcement from deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness and Culture Minister Carál Ní Chuilín that £980,000 will be spent on the building of a Seamus Heaney Arts and Literary Centre in Bellaghy.
"The late Seamus Heaney is rightly regarded as a literary giant and his work is loved and celebrated around the world.
"Given the fact that much of Seamus Heaney's work is rooted around Bellaghy, it is entirely fitting that this Arts and Literary Centre celebrating his life and work be built here.
"Not only is this a welcome boost for the local area, it will also increase tourism by attracting fans of Seamus Heaney from around the world to county Derry."

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o starnies in a rage.
farrachin: bustling, waukrife: unable to sleep; sheelock: chaff; mirlieit: speckled; shammade; lacework; sark: shirt; bealin: moving agitatedly; ram stam: head strong; scarnach: great number of people or things; norrie: whim; birld; spun; by 'ur lone: by herself; scroosh: disreputable horad; sparlin: smelt( a freshwater fish found in the Forth and the Tay); skirr: jape; parafflin: flourishing, as in the end of a signature; marginin: marking the margin; mirk: dark; sherrickin: amassing to abuse: spirling splores: lively adventures; sklents: angles; scads: in great quantities; wuddendreme: nightmare; skavie: ruching; parrymauk: double; starnies: stars (starn also means 'starling').
The Poetry of Birds, ed. Simon Armitage and Tim Dee, Penguin Books 2011.
The Seafarer, by William Lamb, F.R.S.A.
Last week found us in Montrose, to visit the Basin and its wintering residents. Timing was either spot on or spot off; coinciding as we did with that time in late winter when there is enough daylight to evince notions of venturing further afield, only to find out that most places of interest are still shut. Honourable mentions therefore to the Basin visitor centre, the gardens of House of Dun, Brechin Town House, Montrose Museum and Art Gallery, and the Aircraft Museum. They were open and staffed.
A high spring tide meant that the birds hiding on the Basin foreshore were forced to reveal themselves, giving us a fine view of a wisp of snipe, nine in total. (And also giving me the opportunity for legitimate use of a collective noun). Other highlights included various sculptures, and it should not go unmentioned that everyone we spoke to was pleasant and helpful.
If you do not know the story of Bamse, read the book.
There was an excellent exhibition of sea themed paintings at the gallery in town, including many by famous son William Lamb. I have yet to find a sculpture trail or map, but I believe much of his work is dotted around the environs.
A busy and fruitful weekend: Saturday lunch in Cafe Portrait, where we narrowly missed Ali and Les. Then we strolled along the main streets before heading up to the museum on Chambers Street to view Tim Peake's landing craft. Hied off to our café du jour, the Angus Fling, where Paul was able to stave off his hunger with a venison burger, whilst I had a more sedate, and rather good, scone. Tripped back down the road to Coda Music, where there was a new CD being launched, by Aidan O'Rourke, of LAU fame. We enjoyed a short concert, with James Robertson reading his stories and Kit Downes on the harmonium, plus Aidan on fiddle. They were all kind enough to sign my CD.
Sunday began with a swim, and a serendipitous trip to Loch Ore meadows, where the cafe was open ridiculously early for a marathon bicycle race. allowing us to sneak a cup of tea and a scrambled egg roll. A walk round the loch itself was followed by a sail on two fun boats. "Fun" was maybe not quite the order of the day since there was no wind to propel these sail boats, but we had a good time and the staff at the park could not have been kinder, or more helpful.
We had to wear wetsuits. No pictures exist of either of us in that garb. Nor will they.
Here's a smart fellow we met in Drummond Castle gardens last weekend. Interestingly enough, there are no peacock poems in my lovely book The Poetry of Birds whilst the phoenix, a bird which doesn't even technically exist, gets five. You will recall that the divine colours of its plumage are actually illusory, yes, just like the kingfisher, it relies heavily on the phenomenon of iridescence and its success therein determines its chances of getting lucky with the peahens.
So yes, optical interference Bragg reflections based on regular, periodic nanostructures of the barbules (fiber-like components) of the feathers produce the peacock's colours. Slight changes to the spacing of these barbules result in different colours. * More equally fascinating detail on their mate selection strategy may be found on Wiki. It's not just about strolling around and being stunning, you know.
As our island nation emerges from a long long winter, we have begun our programme of jaunts short and long. I have very quickly run into the issue of not being able to keep up with the updates, so this post will have to cover at least three such peregrinations.
First to Kenmore with the Folk Club. The journey up was made in weather most foul. The A9 runs alongside some vast swathes of Perthshire farmland, and I don't think I will forget seeing so many lambs huddled behind sodden hay bales, trying to find shelter from the incessant rain. What a welcome to the world. 48 hours later, we were taking some glorious shots along Loch Tay, although the Ben was still caked in snow. We had a merry time with chums, a rare old daunder round Aberfeldy and a climb up to see the Falls of Acharn.
The next weekend saw us off to York, to meet Team Discovery, on the (near enough) 10th anniversary of our inaugural AGM. We were too busy chatting and laughing to remember the group photo, suffice to say the girls won the quiz. The journeys there and back were smooth, plus the majority of the taxi drivers we encountered were pleasant and helpful.
I ticked a box at the National Railway Museum, which is free to visit, btw, what an utter bargain. When I was little, steam trains were still on the go and the ones that captured my imagination were the Bittern and the Mallard. I think it was the streamlined design and punky funnels which caught my childish eye, the bird names would have nothing to do with it, oh no. Mallard was awol from the museum last time we went, in 2010, but this time she was centre stage, and even had a café named after her.
I did manage to take a picture with only two humans in it, which was not easy. All I know about trains is from the standpoint (touchy subject) of a commuter and occasional steam groupie, but if I could meet Sir Nigel Gresley*I would shake him by the hand. The trains he designed looked stunning and outperformed most others. Interestingly, his home had a moat in which he bred ducks.
Once I was forcibly extracted from the sheds, we wandered round the town, which was extremely busy with hen parties and football fans. Every pub had at least two bouncers, mid afternoon. It's not like that in Dunfermline. Passing by York Minster we noticed that the restoration of some stonework was laid out for all to see, and by poking the camera lens through the wire fence I managed to capture this fine fellow. I found this link which could well show the stonemasons involved.
I have many more photos of trains, if you wish to see these please do call round.
We also travelled to Berwick. However, despite Paul's best efforts the PC will not view the SD card from the camera, so I have to wait for him to upload them to the shared drive and them drag them in from the network. Looking at you, Panasonic, and your WiFi link that scrambled my files. Lastly, a street with identity issues.
*From Wikipedia *A statue of Gresley was unveiled at King's Cross station in London on 5 April 2016, the 75th anniversary of his death. Sculptor Hazel Reeves originally included a duck alongside Gresley in reference to his hobby of breeding water fowl and his bird-themed locomotive names such as Mallard, but this was removed from the final design when two of Gresley's grandsons complained it was "demeaning".
Hazel Reeves also researched, designed and sculpted the Cracker Packers statue in Carlisle, as I discovered this morning.
We took the car to Dunkeld to check out the charger there and what do you know, Loch of the Lowes is just round the corner. LJ is back, and the viewing room was hoachin'. Stopped off at Tiso's Perth, and then toured Dunkeld's shops. Fortunately most of them were shut, but it doesn't bode well for Paul's wallet when we go back later in the year….
As is my wont, I looked up silver on Wikipedia and within three clicks happened upon the delightful phrase "metals of antiquity", which I think quite aptly describes a milestone wedding anniversary. The poking about further elicited the notion that metals are malleable, fusible and ductile; going over those terms in detail, l was struck by the last – within the metallurgy concept it means able to be pulled into a wire but it also comes from the Latin ducere, meaning to lead. Dad often told us that the word education meant to lead out. Now that's off my chest, we may proceed.
Wanders north took us to Invergarry, Ratagan, Glenelg, Plockton, Portree, Broadford, the Trotternish peninsula, Ardtornish, Glenfinnan, Lochaline and Tobermory. We had one boat trip (Sula Mhor, Plockton) and five ferry rides. Planned but eventually off the travel menu were journeys to St Kilda and Loch Coruisk. This was not unexpected and only serves as a reason to return. The weather was in general, bad, occasionally awful and sometimes gorgeous. The wildlife kept itself hidden, as did the stars, although we did see a juvenile golden eagle from the living room window of our cottage on Skye. We saw changes, having not been to these parts from some five years, maybe more, but we also heard voices from long ago and in every way had a most enjoyable time. I have waaay too many photos to choose from so, as ever, an eclectic selection below. Bear in mind that in order to take the shot of the train we had to share a wee hump of a hill with 300 others – all shouting about a boy wizard going to school ….
Oh good grief, I was sure I had posted at least once in June, outwith Dad's birthday, but I see the last one was May 28th. Poor old BTW always suffers the most appalling neglect in the summer, it's shocking behaviour and someone somewhere needs a strongly worded email. In our defence I see that June encompassed the following activities: West Fife show with Rieko, Royal Highland Show, finding a spot to take pictures of HMS Queen Elizabeth*, at least three peregrinations** around Vane Farm, a trip to Beadnell with Team Discovery, three visits to the wonderful new museum and galleries in Dunfermline, and some catch ups with old chums, all the while working on new songs for the band and oh then there's the day jobs. Photos below include the two statues resident in the gardens of (deep breath) Dunfermline Carnegie Library and Galleries, they are of Tam O'Shanter and Souter Johnnie. And yes, we already know of interactions with traffic cones. The picture of the heron was an attempt to capture the beautiful yellow and blue flowers in the wetland meadow, mayhap they would show up better after some gentle photo massage.
We had a brilliant 9th anniversary visit to Beadnell – the girls won the quiz!! – and were the skies ever so big as viewed from Alnwick beach? Our 10th is obviously going to be a no holds barred, take no prisoners 72 hours of complete anarchic mayhem, I'm sure that's what Roger said.
Some happy news of family and friends of which more anon, but huge and hearty congratulations to Emily Sanderson and Christopher White, who graduated from St. Andrew's and Edinburgh Universities respectively.
Lastly, and most importantly, Paul's astronomy club was written up in the Courier, with no mistakes or factual inaccuracies and some ace pictures. The photos were taken in March of this year.
Researching the subject of neglect, I found this rather lovely poem, and what do you know, it comes down to birds in the end after all.
that I could not convince its limbs to render fruit?
passage, blacken leaves, dry the bark and heart.
for any living being unloved, untended.
harvest headed, by dawn, to embers.
spare elegance in ice – but what goes is gone.
regret, I've been given to remember.
than a passing cardinal's crest or cinders.
Years ago I read or heard on the radio a spooky story about burning an apple tree, anyone recall that?
*a frankly massive aircraft carrier built in Rosyth.
** peregrination from the Latin peregrinus, meaning foreign, and also obviously that's the root of the peregrine falcon, "young birds being captured in flight rather than taken from the nest". Eh, thanks Chambers Concise Dictionary, is that one of those hidden jokes you lexicographers put into your oeuvres? Because if it is, I don't get it.


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es un videojuego de plataformas para la videoconsola de Wii publicado por Konami en 2007. Fue creado por el mismo equipo que desarrolló Elebits, otro título exclusivo de Wii.

El jugador toma el control de Dewy, una joven gotita de agua poseedora del poder de del Árbol de los siete colores que ha de partir en un viaje heroico para recuperar las frutas mágicas perdidas del árbol, y salvar su tierra y sus habitantes, los eau, del malvado Don Hedron.

La versión americana del juego contiene anuncios de la marca de agua embotellada Aquapod de Nestlé.

Véase también
 Dewy, artículo sobre el personaje protagonista.

Referencias

Enlaces externos
 Web oficial (en japonés)
 Web de la versión para móviles en Konami Europa
 Ficha del juego en IGN (en inglés)

Videojuegos para Wii
Videojuegos para teléfonos móviles
Videojuegos de plataformas
Videojuegos de 2007
Videojuegos de Konami

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The centre also has a programmed fitness centre, billiards equipment and a lounge. The citywide social program, Food for Thought, is administrated from the Centre.
Note: Come and join us for an afternoon of dancing. Coffee and Tea are provided.
Make combinations of tiles to play this ancient Chinese tile game.
Note: Must be able to sew.
Note: Bring your own ukulele or borrow one from the office!


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Ataköy is a village in the District of Haymana, Ankara Province, Turkey. This village was called Kaltakli previously.

Population
As of 2017 there are 602 inhabitants in the village of Ataköy, down from 853 inhabitants in 1985.

The village is populated by the Kurdish Şêxbizin tribe.

References

Villages in Haymana District

Kurdish settlements in Ankara Province


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Longuyon
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Longuyon (French pronunciation: [lɔ̃ɡɥijɔ̃]) is a commune in the Meurthe-et-Moselle department in the Grand Est region of north-eastern France. The inhabitants are called Longuyonnais.
Crusnes River in Longuyon
Location of Longuyon
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Coordinates: 49°26′52″N 5°36′05″E / 49.4478°N 5.6014°E / 49.4478; 5.6014Coordinates: 49°26′52″N 5°36′05″E / 49.4478°N 5.6014°E / 49.4478; 5.6014
Mont-Saint-Martin
• Mayor (2020–2026)
Jean-Pierre Jacque[1]
29.7 km2 (11.5 sq mi)
(Jan. 2019)[2]
INSEE/Postal code
203–389 m (666–1,276 ft)
(avg. 218 m or 715 ft)
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1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.
Canadian First Nations totem pole in Longuyon
Longuyon is located at the confluence of the Chiers and Crusnes rivers 18 kilometres (11 mi) and southwest of the commune of Longwy. It is bordered on the north by the Belgian province of Luxembourg, and just south of the Belgian city of Grandcourt.
Saint Agatha's Church and cemetery
The town is named after a "long ford" (from the Latin longa guada) that allowed crossing of the Chiers in Roman times. It was known as Longagio (634), Longio (973), Longione (973), monasterri longagionis (10th century), Longion (1030), Longuion (1209), Longuio (1756).
Several Gallo-Roman sites were excavated in 1934; they contained the remains of substructures and fragments of painted plaster. A necropolis of the later Roman Empire was excavated in 1843 in Magé.
The first mention of Longuyon (as Longagio) dates from 634. At that time there was already a chapel dedicated to Saint Agatha. It was designated as a collegiate church in 1120. In the seventeenth century, it served as a barracks for French soldiers in 1636.
The castle of Mussy, first mentioned in 1144, was razed in 1670 by French occupation troops by order of Louis XIV.
Longuyon was a capital of the Bailiwick of Longuyon from June 1751 to 1789. It was designated as the capital of the Canton of Longuyon until March 2015.
In 1914 the town had 2,300 inhabitants. It was devastated on August 23–24 of that year by the invasion of Prussian infantry during the Great War. Some 86 inhabitants: men, women, and children, were executed by firing squad.
Longuyon has long been an important railroad crossroads. It is located between the iron ore of the Briey basin and the coal mining area of the North.
The apartment blocks on the southwestern edge of town, still called "La Cité Canadienne", were home to Royal Canadian Air Force staff and their families in the 1950s and 1960s, when the RCAF had an airbase at nearby Marville. The streets were named after Canadian cities, such as Toronto, Montreal, etc. A traditional First Nations totem pole was erected as a monument to the Canadian presence in Longuyon.
PopulationEdit
7,404 +1.97%
6,993 −0.81%
Source: INSEE[3]
AttractionsEdit
The prominent buildings in Longuyon include the Collegiate Church of St. Agatha from the 13th century. The church was mentioned for the first time in 634 in the will of the deacon Adalgisel Grimo. The St. Agatha monastery was converted to a collegiate church in 973 by the Archbishop of Trier, then into a Benedictine priory in the late twelfth century. It was permanently restored as a collegiate church in the early thirteenth century. The current building was built in the late twelfth and early thirteenth centuries; the base of the tower appears to be slightly earlier. The church was fortified in the sixteenth century with a gatehouse above the western portal and defensive elements. Since the French Revolution and suppression of power of the church, St. Agatha has served as a parish church.
Jacques de Longuyon
Communes of the Meurthe-et-Moselle department
^ "Répertoire national des élus: les maires". data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises (in French). 2 December 2020.
^ "Populations légales 2019". The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 29 December 2021.
^ Population en historique depuis 1968, INSEE
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The quarterback for the 49ers football team, Colin Kaepernick, recently put a post on social media that has him under fire. He made fun of the people in Houston. Using his everyday phrase 7storms coming and pictures of the destruction in Houston, Kaepernick is warning the NFL that he is going to dominate this season like the storms are dominating Houston.
People everywhere began to comment on this issue. All of these comments summed up to say it's not right to make fun of people who have nothing, especially when the person making fun has everything.
After realizing the reactions of the public, Kaepernick released another post. This time, he apologized for his first post, and he said he is praying for all of the people in Houston. He also said that he did not really know how bad the situation is in Houston until he heard about it through firsthand information.
Kaepernick hopes this will go away and everything will go back to normal. He is also committed to using social media less and less because it brings trouble no matter what.
With the football season just weeks away, Kaepernick does not want to get on the field with this on his mind. He also hopes the NFL will not take any action against him. He is nervous because of the way certain football players have been treated by the league in the last couple of weeks. Kaepernick continues to say sorry, and he will try to find ways to make it up to the people of Houston.


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                var canvas = createGlyphCanvas(character, font, fillColor, outlineColor, outlineWidth, style, verticalOrigin);

                glyphTextureInfo = new GlyphTextureInfo(labelCollection, -1, canvas.dimensions);
                glyphTextureCache[id] = glyphTextureInfo;

                if (canvas.width > 0 && canvas.height > 0) {
                    addGlyphToTextureAtlas(labelCollection._textureAtlas, id, canvas, glyphTextureInfo);
                }
            }

            glyph = glyphs[textIndex];

            if (defined(glyph)) {
                // clean up leftover information from the previous glyph
                if (glyphTextureInfo.index === -1) {
                    // no texture, and therefore no billboard, for this glyph.
                    // so, completely unbind glyph.
                    unbindGlyph(labelCollection, glyph);
                } else {
                    // we have a texture and billboard.  If we had one before, release
                    // our reference to that texture info, but reuse the billboard.
                    if (defined(glyph.textureInfo)) {
                        glyph.textureInfo = undefined;
                    }
                }
            } else {
                // create a glyph object
                glyph = new Glyph();
                glyphs[textIndex] = glyph;
            }

            glyph.textureInfo = glyphTextureInfo;
            glyph.dimensions = glyphTextureInfo.dimensions;

            // if we have a texture, configure the existing billboard, or obtain one
            if (glyphTextureInfo.index !== -1) {
                var billboard = glyph.billboard;
                if (!defined(billboard)) {
                    if (labelCollection._spareBillboards.length > 0) {
                        billboard = labelCollection._spareBillboards.pop();
                    } else {
                        billboard = labelCollection._billboardCollection.add({
                            collection : labelCollection
                        });
                    }
                    glyph.billboard = billboard;
                }

                billboard.show = label._show;
                billboard.position = label._position;
                billboard.eyeOffset = label._eyeOffset;
                billboard.pixelOffset = label._pixelOffset;
                billboard.horizontalOrigin = HorizontalOrigin.LEFT;
                billboard.verticalOrigin = label._verticalOrigin;
                billboard.scale = label._scale;
                billboard.pickPrimitive = label;
                billboard.id = label._id;
                billboard.image = id;
                billboard.translucencyByDistance = label._translucencyByDistance;
                billboard.pixelOffsetScaleByDistance = label._pixelOffsetScaleByDistance;
            }
        }

        // changing glyphs will cause the position of the
        // glyphs to change, since different characters have different widths
        label._repositionAllGlyphs = true;
    }

    // reusable Cartesian2 instance
    var glyphPixelOffset = new Cartesian2();

    function repositionAllGlyphs(label, resolutionScale) {
        var glyphs = label._glyphs;
        var glyph;
        var dimensions;
        var totalWidth = 0;
        var maxHeight = 0;

        var glyphIndex = 0;
        var glyphLength = glyphs.length;
        for (glyphIndex = 0; glyphIndex < glyphLength; ++glyphIndex) {
            glyph = glyphs[glyphIndex];
            dimensions = glyph.dimensions;
            totalWidth += dimensions.computedWidth;
            maxHeight = Math.max(maxHeight, dimensions.height);
        }

        var scale = label._scale;
        var horizontalOrigin = label._horizontalOrigin;
        var widthOffset = 0;
        if (horizontalOrigin === HorizontalOrigin.CENTER) {
            widthOffset -= totalWidth / 2 * scale;
        } else if (horizontalOrigin === HorizontalOrigin.RIGHT) {
            widthOffset -= totalWidth * scale;
        }

        glyphPixelOffset.x = widthOffset * resolutionScale;
        glyphPixelOffset.y = 0;

        var verticalOrigin = label._verticalOrigin;
        for (glyphIndex = 0; glyphIndex < glyphLength; ++glyphIndex) {
            glyph = glyphs[glyphIndex];
            dimensions = glyph.dimensions;

            if (verticalOrigin === VerticalOrigin.BOTTOM || dimensions.height === maxHeight) {
                glyphPixelOffset.y = -dimensions.descent * scale;
            } else if (verticalOrigin === VerticalOrigin.TOP) {
                glyphPixelOffset.y = -(maxHeight - dimensions.height) * scale - dimensions.descent * scale;
            } else if (verticalOrigin === VerticalOrigin.CENTER) {
                glyphPixelOffset.y = -(maxHeight - dimensions.height) / 2 * scale - dimensions.descent * scale;
            }

            glyphPixelOffset.y *= resolutionScale;

            if (defined(glyph.billboard)) {
                glyph.billboard._setTranslate(glyphPixelOffset);
            }

            glyphPixelOffset.x += dimensions.computedWidth * scale * resolutionScale;
        }
    }

    function destroyLabel(labelCollection, label) {
        var glyphs = label._glyphs;
        for ( var i = 0, len = glyphs.length; i < len; ++i) {
            unbindGlyph(labelCollection, glyphs[i]);
        }
        label._labelCollection = undefined;

        if (defined(label._removeCallbackFunc)) {
            label._removeCallbackFunc();
        }

        destroyObject(label);
    }

    /**
     * A renderable collection of labels.  Labels are viewport-aligned text positioned in the 3D scene.
     * Each label can have a different font, color, scale, etc.
     *

     *

     *

     * Example labels
     *

     *

     * Labels are added and removed from the collection using {@link LabelCollection#add}
     * and {@link LabelCollection#remove}.
     *
     * @alias LabelCollection
     * @constructor
     *
     * @param {Object} [options] Object with the following properties:
     * @param {Matrix4} [options.modelMatrix=Matrix4.IDENTITY] The 4x4 transformation matrix that transforms each label from model to world coordinates.
     * @param {Boolean} [options.debugShowBoundingVolume=false] For debugging only. Determines if this primitive's commands' bounding spheres are shown.
     * @param {Scene} [options.scene] Must be passed in for labels that use the height reference property or will be depth tested against the globe.
     *
     * @performance For best performance, prefer a few collections, each with many labels, to
     * many collections with only a few labels each.  Avoid having collections where some
     * labels change every frame and others do not; instead, create one or more collections
     * for static labels, and one or more collections for dynamic labels.
     *
     * @see LabelCollection#add
     * @see LabelCollection#remove
     * @see Label
     * @see BillboardCollection
     *
     * @demo {@link http://cesiumjs.org/Cesium/Apps/Sandcastle/index.html?src=Labels.html|Cesium Sandcastle Labels Demo}
     *
     * @example
     * // Create a label collection with two labels
     * var labels = scene.primitives.add(new Cesium.LabelCollection());
     * labels.add({
     *   position : new Cesium.Cartesian3(1.0, 2.0, 3.0),
     *   text : 'A label'
     * });
     * labels.add({
     *   position : new Cesium.Cartesian3(4.0, 5.0, 6.0),
     *   text : 'Another label'
     * });
     */
    var LabelCollection = function(options) {
        options = defaultValue(options, defaultValue.EMPTY_OBJECT);

        this._scene = options.scene;

        this._textureAtlas = undefined;

        this._billboardCollection = new BillboardCollection({
            scene : this._scene
        });
        this._billboardCollection.destroyTextureAtlas = false;

        this._spareBillboards = [];
        this._glyphTextureCache = {};
        this._labels = [];
        this._labelsToUpdate = [];
        this._totalGlyphCount = 0;
        this._resolutionScale = undefined;

        /**
         * The 4x4 transformation matrix that transforms each label in this collection from model to world coordinates.
         * When this is the identity matrix, the labels are drawn in world coordinates, i.e., Earth's WGS84 coordinates.
         * Local reference frames can be used by providing a different transformation matrix, like that returned
         * by {@link Transforms.eastNorthUpToFixedFrame}.
         *
         * @type Matrix4
         * @default {@link Matrix4.IDENTITY}
         *
         * @example
         * var center = Cesium.Cartesian3.fromDegrees(-75.59777, 40.03883);
         * labels.modelMatrix = Cesium.Transforms.eastNorthUpToFixedFrame(center);
         * labels.add({
         *   position : new Cesium.Cartesian3(0.0, 0.0, 0.0),
         *   text     : 'Center'
         * });
         * labels.add({
         *   position : new Cesium.Cartesian3(1000000.0, 0.0, 0.0),
         *   text     : 'East'
         * });
         * labels.add({
         *   position : new Cesium.Cartesian3(0.0, 1000000.0, 0.0),
         *   text     : 'North'
         * });
         * labels.add({
         *   position : new Cesium.Cartesian3(0.0, 0.0, 1000000.0),
         *   text     : 'Up'
         * });
         */
        this.modelMatrix = Matrix4.clone(defaultValue(options.modelMatrix, Matrix4.IDENTITY));

        /**
         * This property is for debugging only; it is not for production use nor is it optimized.
         *

         * Draws the bounding sphere for each draw command in the primitive.
         *

         *
         * @type {Boolean}
         *
         * @default false
         */
        this.debugShowBoundingVolume = defaultValue(options.debugShowBoundingVolume, false);
    };

    defineProperties(LabelCollection.prototype, {
        /**
         * Returns the number of labels in this collection.  This is commonly used with
         * {@link LabelCollection#get} to iterate over all the labels
         * in the collection.
         * @memberof LabelCollection.prototype
         * @type {Number}
         */
        length : {
            get : function() {
                return this._labels.length;
            }
        }
    });

    /**
     * Creates and adds a label with the specified initial properties to the collection.
     * The added label is returned so it can be modified or removed from the collection later.
     *
     * @param {Object}[options] A template describing the label's properties as shown in Example 1.
     * @returns {Label} The label that was added to the collection.
     *
     * @performance Calling add is expected constant time.  However, the collection's vertex buffer
     * is rewritten; this operations is O(n) and also incurs
     * CPU to GPU overhead.  For best performance, add as many billboards as possible before
     * calling update.
     *
     * @exception {DeveloperError} This object was destroyed, i.e., destroy() was called.
     *
     * @see LabelCollection#remove
     * @see LabelCollection#removeAll
     *
     * @example
     * // Example 1:  Add a label, specifying all the default values.
     * var l = labels.add({
     *   show : true,
     *   position : Cesium.Cartesian3.ZERO,
     *   text : '',
     *   font : '30px sans-serif',
     *   fillColor : Cesium.Color.WHITE,
     *   outlineColor : Cesium.Color.BLACK,
     *   style : Cesium.LabelStyle.FILL,
     *   pixelOffset : Cesium.Cartesian2.ZERO,
     *   eyeOffset : Cesium.Cartesian3.ZERO,
     *   horizontalOrigin : Cesium.HorizontalOrigin.LEFT,
     *   verticalOrigin : Cesium.VerticalOrigin.BOTTOM,
     *   scale : 1.0
     * });
     *
     * @example
     * // Example 2:  Specify only the label's cartographic position,
     * // text, and font.
     * var l = labels.add({
     *   position : Cesium.Cartesian3.fromRadians(longitude, latitude, height),
     *   text : 'Hello World',
     *   font : '24px Helvetica',
     * });
     */
    LabelCollection.prototype.add = function(options) {
        var label = new Label(options, this);

        this._labels.push(label);
        this._labelsToUpdate.push(label);

        return label;
    };

    /**
     * Removes a label from the collection.  Once removed, a label is no longer usable.
     *
     * @param {Label} label The label to remove.
     * @returns {Boolean} true if the label was removed; false if the label was not found in the collection.
     *
     * @performance Calling remove is expected constant time.  However, the collection's vertex buffer
     * is rewritten - an O(n) operation that also incurs CPU to GPU overhead.  For
     * best performance, remove as many labels as possible before calling update.
     * If you intend to temporarily hide a label, it is usually more efficient to call
     * {@link Label#show} instead of removing and re-adding the label.
     *
     * @exception {DeveloperError} This object was destroyed, i.e., destroy() was called.
     *
     * @see LabelCollection#add
     * @see LabelCollection#removeAll
     * @see Label#show
     *
     * @example
     * var l = labels.add(...);
     * labels.remove(l);  // Returns true
     */
    LabelCollection.prototype.remove = function(label) {
        if (defined(label) && label._labelCollection === this) {
            var index = this._labels.indexOf(label);
            if (index !== -1) {
                this._labels.splice(index, 1);
                destroyLabel(this, label);
                return true;
            }
        }
        return false;
    };

    /**
     * Removes all labels from the collection.
     *
     * @performance O(n).  It is more efficient to remove all the labels
     * from a collection and then add new ones than to create a new collection entirely.
     *
     * @exception {DeveloperError} This object was destroyed, i.e., destroy() was called.
     *
     * @see LabelCollection#add
     * @see LabelCollection#remove
     *
     * @example
     * labels.add(...);
     * labels.add(...);
     * labels.removeAll();
     */
    LabelCollection.prototype.removeAll = function() {
        var labels = this._labels;

        for ( var i = 0, len = labels.length; i < len; ++i) {
            destroyLabel(this, labels[i]);
        }

        labels.length = 0;
    };

    /**
     * Check whether this collection contains a given label.
     *
     * @param {Label} label The label to check for.
     * @returns {Boolean} true if this collection contains the label, false otherwise.
     *
     * @see LabelCollection#get
     */
    LabelCollection.prototype.contains = function(label) {
        return defined(label) && label._labelCollection === this;
    };

    /**
     * Returns the label in the collection at the specified index.  Indices are zero-based
     * and increase as labels are added.  Removing a label shifts all labels after
     * it to the left, changing their indices.  This function is commonly used with
     * {@link LabelCollection#length} to iterate over all the labels
     * in the collection.
     *
     * @param {Number} index The zero-based index of the billboard.
     *
     * @returns {Label} The label at the specified index.
     *
     * @performance Expected constant time.  If labels were removed from the collection and
     * {@link Scene#render} was not called, an implicit O(n)
     * operation is performed.
     *
     * @exception {DeveloperError} This object was destroyed, i.e., destroy() was called.
     *
     * @see LabelCollection#length
     *
     * @example
     * // Toggle the show property of every label in the collection
     * var len = labels.length;
     * for (var i = 0; i < len; ++i) {
     *   var l = billboards.get(i);
     *   l.show = !l.show;
     * }
     */
    LabelCollection.prototype.get = function(index) {
        //>>includeStart('debug', pragmas.debug);
        if (!defined(index)) {
            throw new DeveloperError('index is required.');
        }
        //>>includeEnd('debug');

        return this._labels[index];
    };

    /**
     * @private
     */
    LabelCollection.prototype.update = function(context, frameState, commandList) {
        var billboardCollection = this._billboardCollection;

        billboardCollection.modelMatrix = this.modelMatrix;
        billboardCollection.debugShowBoundingVolume = this.debugShowBoundingVolume;

        if (!defined(this._textureAtlas)) {
            this._textureAtlas = new TextureAtlas({
                context : context
            });
            billboardCollection.textureAtlas = this._textureAtlas;
        }

        var uniformState = context.uniformState;
        var resolutionScale = uniformState.resolutionScale;
        var resolutionChanged = this._resolutionScale !== resolutionScale;
        this._resolutionScale = resolutionScale;

        var labelsToUpdate;
        if (resolutionChanged) {
            labelsToUpdate = this._labels;
        } else {
            labelsToUpdate = this._labelsToUpdate;
        }

        var len = labelsToUpdate.length;
        for (var i = 0; i < len; ++i) {
            var label = labelsToUpdate[i];
            if (label.isDestroyed()) {
                continue;
            }

            var preUpdateGlyphCount = label._glyphs.length;

            if (label._rebindAllGlyphs) {
                rebindAllGlyphs(this, label);
                label._rebindAllGlyphs = false;
            }

            if (resolutionChanged || label._repositionAllGlyphs) {
                repositionAllGlyphs(label, resolutionScale);
                label._repositionAllGlyphs = false;
            }

            var glyphCountDifference = label._glyphs.length - preUpdateGlyphCount;
            this._totalGlyphCount += glyphCountDifference;
        }

        this._labelsToUpdate.length = 0;
        billboardCollection.update(context, frameState, commandList);
    };

    /**
     * Returns true if this object was destroyed; otherwise, false.
     *

     * If this object was destroyed, it should not be used; calling any function other than
     * isDestroyed will result in a {@link DeveloperError} exception.
     *
     * @returns {Boolean} True if this object was destroyed; otherwise, false.
     *
     * @see LabelCollection#destroy
     */
    LabelCollection.prototype.isDestroyed = function() {
        return false;
    };

    /**
     * Destroys the WebGL resources held by this object.  Destroying an object allows for deterministic
     * release of WebGL resources, instead of relying on the garbage collector to destroy this object.
     *

     * Once an object is destroyed, it should not be used; calling any function other than
     * isDestroyed will result in a {@link DeveloperError} exception.  Therefore,
     * assign the return value (undefined) to the object as done in the example.
     *
     * @returns {undefined}
     *
     * @exception {DeveloperError} This object was destroyed, i.e., destroy() was called.
     *
     * @see LabelCollection#isDestroyed
     *
     * @example
     * labels = labels && labels.destroy();
     */
    LabelCollection.prototype.destroy = function() {
        this.removeAll();
        this._billboardCollection = this._billboardCollection.destroy();
        this._textureAtlas = this._textureAtlas && this._textureAtlas.destroy();

        return destroyObject(this);
    };

    return LabelCollection;
});

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Diamond Tours: Curators of Memorable Group Vacations
Activities, Site InSpections
Travel with the comfort and convenience of America's largest tour bus company specializing exclusively in motorcoach group tours
Sit back and relax as Diamond Tours provides your group with the most exciting and memorable trips across the U.S. and Canada. Itineraries are designed with the needs of senior citizens in mind, and comfort and ease of travel are always top priorities.
Diamond Tours offers something for everyone – from lovers of the big city to those interested in the great outdoors. There is the popular Nashville Show Trip, a New York City and Statue of Liberty tour, visits to Cape Cod & Martha's Vineyard, and a Mackinac Island & Northern Michigan excursion, just to name a few. Diamond Tours has been a favorite among trip planners and senior-citizens since 1987, and continues to offer dependable service with tours that show the best of what North America has to offer.
Diamond Tours is the perfect solution for your group travel needs, and the value is unbeatable. Check out what they have to say about planning your next excursion:
Why do groups use Diamond Tours?
Groups use Diamond Tours because we provide the best value in the group travel business. We optimize our position as one of the largest providers of group motorcoach tours in the United States by negotiating the best deals with hotels, restaurants, attractions and bus companies, and pass the savings along to our customers. Groups also travel with us because of our expertise and longevity. We have been in business since 1987, and have a team of highly qualified tour planners to ensure that every aspect of your itinerary and your travel experience is done to the highest level of satisfaction.
How does Diamond Tours reach travelers?
We have a call center which is open for sales inquiries from 9AM to 6PM Eastern Time, Monday through Friday. We also have our website, www.diamondtours.com, where a group leader can register for free and instantly view exact pricing and itineraries, including motorcoach transportation customized to depart from his or her hometown. We also publish a yearly catalog with all our pricing and itineraries, customized to be comprehensive departing from the recipient's hometown. In addition, when you are traveling with Diamond Tours, the group leader has 24-hour access to our emergency telephone numbers so we can immediately address any issue that may arise while the trip is in progress. We also have a team of Destination Managers who work in-person at most of our destinations to greet the groups and make sure the tour goes as planned.
What types of groups use Diamond Tours? What are the group size ranges and what group size is most common?
Diamond Tours hosts church groups, senior citizen centers, AARP groups, alumni associations, family reunions, social groups, travel agencies and more. We typically accommodate groups from 30 to 52 people, with many averaging around 40 to 45 people. However, when groups are unable to reach the minimum of 30 people, we are often able to find solutions that enable them to travel with fewer people, such as sharing a bus with another small group. We also have a "Join a Tour" program, which connects individual travelers and small groups with existing Diamond Tours travel groups that have a tour scheduled to depart from their area.
Does Diamond Tours book pre-established trips or offer exclusive group departures?
All Diamond Tours departures are initially booked by a group leader looking to fill a bus with his or her group members.
What's the touring style? What's customizable, what's included and what's offered?
Diamond Tours offers a comfortable, senior citizen-friendly touring style. Our customers can depend on clean, safe, comfortable accommodations which include a continental breakfast and a dependable, modern motorcoach. Our itineraries are designed with the needs of senior citizens in mind. We time the itineraries to ensure that our customers have a relaxing, rewarding travel experience each day and are well rested each night. We keep in mind that senior citizens often prefer to limit the amount of walking required on the tour. Our tours are pre-planned, but there are often options available for groups with specific interests, for example, groups interested in African-American history or groups which prefer not to include gaming in their tour. Our tours include all breakfasts, most dinners, all transportation, all accommodations, and all tours and attractions. We also provide free full-color custom promotional flyers, and the services of our on-site Destination Managers and our 24-hour telephone support while on the tour.
What are the average lengths of trips?
Most of our trips are structured around a four-night stay in the destination, plus anywhere from one to three nights en route each way, depending on how far the chosen destination is from the group's departure point.
What are the most popular destinations where Diamond Tours' groups are choosing to travel?
We serve a broadly diverse customer base, so the popularity of various destinations depends upon the interests of the various groups. Cape Cod and Mackinac Island are popular with customers interested in quaint picturesque towns, and our new Maine trip has been an exciting addition this year as well. People who love big cities love New York City, Washington DC, Chicago and New Orleans, among others. We are also offering for 2016 a new trip which offers the best of Canada's major cities: Montreal, Ottawa and Quebec City, all in one travel experience. For customers interested in show trips, Branson, Myrtle Beach, Nashville, Pigeon Forge, and Lancaster are favorites. We also have many customers seeking warm-weather experience, who choose destinations like Miami, San Antonio or Savannah. Customers interested in a spiritual experience often choose our Orlando trip, which features a visit to the Holy Land Experience.
How many years has Diamond Tours been in the business? How much experience does the group team employ?
We have been in business since 1987. We are proud of the longevity of team, many of whom have been working with Diamond Tours for over ten years, or far longer.
Does Diamond Tours offer any ideas or sample itineraries?
A group leader can view sample itineraries for all of our destinations by registering at www.diamondtours.com. Or, if they prefer, we welcome group leaders to call our call center at 800-336-5711, and we can send sample itineraries for any destination they are interested in. We can also provide a customized tour catalog, which includes sample itineraries for all of our destinations.
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SXSW for Littles
Kids Fest 2018 brings free family-friendly fun into the SXSW fold
Katie Friel
Mar 13, 2018 | 8:45 am
Kids Fest 2018 will bring family-friendly activities to SXSW.
SXSW may feel like spring break for grown ups, but that doesn't mean little ones have to miss out on all the fun. For the sixth year in a row, The Little Yoga House is hosting Kids Fest 2018. Running March 13-14, Kids Fest hosts two afternoons of kid-centric activities. Best part? It's entirely free.
Timed to coincide with the madness that is SXSW and spring break, Kids Fest is quickly becoming a tradition in its own right. "Kids Fest started five years ago because we saw a need for family-friendly events during South By," Abby Nagler, the founder of The Little Yoga House, tells CultureMap.
"Our students' parents would always ask us for recommendations on events to do with their kids during the festival, so we decided to throw our own party," Nagler says. "We love the vibe of SXSW, so we usually include music, art, film, and technology in our mini fest."
Activities for the "mini fest" begin promptly at 1:30 pm on both Tuesday and Wednesday, and each day features a different lineup. On Tuesday, kids and their adults can enjoy live music, art stations, and coding games inside the yoga studio at 1211 Parkway near 12th Street and Lamar Boulevard.
Wednesday promises to be a blow out party complete with a LEGO maker station, art projects, live music, even more coding games, and a family photo booth courtesy of local photographer Alysha Rainwaters. Naturally, both days will feature plenty of snacks courtesy of JuiceLand, KIND, Rhythm Superfoods, and Sneaky Apron.
This free event is open to Austin kids of all ages, but registration is required. To see the full lineup and complete registration, please go here.
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The "world's rudest" diner is coming to Austin, plus more top stories
Hannah J. Frías
Jan 28, 2023 | 12:00 pm
Photo by Lee Cartledge on Unsplash
Karen's Diner is still under wraps, but the Austin location is confirmed and a waitlist exists.
Editor's note: It's that time again — time to check in with our top stories. Here are five articles that captured our collective attention over the past seven days.
1. A diner with the "world's rudest service" is coming to Austin...like, whenever. Karen's Diner provides the worst service for the best experience, at least according to cheeky clientele who appreciate the campy comedy of a long-suffering server.
2. Award-winning New York pub brings Irish hospitality to Austin's Sixth Street. The Dead Rabbit pub is bringing Ireland to Texas, opening a new location in downtown Austin.
3. Where to see the once-in-recorded-history green comet approaching Austin. The comet will be closest to Earth (thus, likely the most visible) on February 1, and its most recent appearance was 50,000 years ago.
4. 6 Austin restaurants score coveted James Beard Award nominations. Austin restaurants and bars earned both national and regional recognition, with three national nominations and three nominations for Best Chef: Texas.
5. 2 Austin suburbs cash in among the richest places in Texas for 2023. Lakeway has been renamed the fifth richest place in Texas for 2023 in a recent study, while Bee Cave moved from No. 13 in 2022 to No. 9 this year.


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Q: Default value of nullable enum (Nullable / enum?) What is the default value of a nullable enum (Nullable<enum> / enum?)?
public enum Days
{
    Sun,
    Mon,
    Tue,
    Wed,
    Thu,
    Fri,
    Sat,
};

What will default(Days?) evaluate to?
Intentionel duplicate of What is the default value of the nullable type "int?" (including question mark)?. If you don't know that nullable integer (int?) acts the same as nullable enum (enum?), you do not know that the question is the same, and therefore do not read the question nor its answers.

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The Christian life and the common good
In this week's Acton Commentary I show that the idea that "physical needs must be met before people experience spiritual needs" is older than Maslow's famous hierarchy of needs. The key to understanding how this might be lies in a distinction between the order of time and the order of being. Continue Reading...
Richard Baxter on Private Meditation
Richard Baxter, profiled in the latest issue of Religion & Liberty, penned The Saints Everlasting Rest in 1647. In the book's dedication, Baxter wrote that he had no intention of serving God other than preaching. Continue Reading...
Religion & Liberty: An Interview with Russell Moore
Russell Moore talks and writes about a lot of topics as president of the Southern Baptist Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission. He even writes about the legendary Johnny Cash. "Cash always seems to connect," says Moore. Continue Reading...
Encouraging a True Culture of Thrift
Picking up on themes we've touched on here, here, and here, last week NYT columnist David Brooks weighed in on the culture of debt in the United States. "The social norms and institutions that encouraged frugality and spending what you earn have been undermined," he writes. Continue Reading...
The Call of Workplace Chaplaincy
Richard Baxter, the seventeenth-century Puritan identified by Max Weber as embodying the Protestant ethic of "worldly asceticism," once called for chaplains to be sent into places of work for the conversion of sinners. Continue Reading...
Baxter on the Provision of Affluent Estates
Regarding John Armstrong's insightful post yesterday, I want to pass along some related wisdom on the subject from Richard Baxter from his 1682 treatise, How to do Good to Many. Continue Reading...
Baxter, How to Do Good to Many, Part 3
Readings in Social Ethics: Richard Baxter, How to Do Good to Many (London, 1682; repr. 1830), part 3 of 3. References below are to page numbers. Concluding Consectaries: These consectaries are aimed at Baxter's audience, wealthy Christian merchants. Continue Reading...
Readings in Social Ethics: Richard Baxter, How to Do Good to Many (London, 1682; repr. 1830), part 2 of 3. References below are to page numbers. On Motives: Human works are God's appointed means of grace: "It is God's great mercy to mankind, that he will use us all in doing good to one another; and it is a great part of his wise government of the world, that in societies men should be tied to it by the sense of every particular man's necessity; and it is a great honour to those that he maketh his almoners, or servants, to convey his gifts to others; God bids you give nothing but what is his, and no otherwise your own but as his stewards. Continue Reading...
Readings in Social Ethics: Richard Baxter, How to Do Good to Many (London, 1682; repr. 1830), part 1 of 3. References below are to page numbers. On Good Works: A condemnation of selfishness: "It is a sign he is a branch cut off and withered who careth little for any but himself" (292). Continue Reading...
Religion, Race, and Hierarchy
I ran across this review essay by J. Daniel Hammond responding to S.J. Peart and D. Levy's The Vanity of the Philosopher: From Equality to Hierarchy in Postclassical Economics over at SSRN, "In the Shadows of Vanity: Religion and the Debate Over Hierarchy." Continue Reading...
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Our lobby team exists to advocate and protect the rights of landlords. We build relationships with policymakers to ensure a seat at the table, and work towards common-sense solutions for our region's housing needs.
Read a summary of legislation enacted in 2017, and a preview what's in store, or check out the 2018 state lobbying report.
RHAWA adamantly opposes rent control in any form.
During the 1970s and 1980s, five states and the District of Columbia adopted various forms of residential rent controls, and after decades of experience with rent controls, most have abandoned them. In fact, as of 1996, 31 states had passed laws prohibiting local governments from adopting residential rent controls.
The imposition of controls on rent is of state-wide significance and is preempted by the state under RCW 35.21.830, which mandates that controls on rent for residential structures is prohibited, with specific exceptions which primarily deal with public housing.
In 1999, a bill was introduced to remove the statewide ban on rent control. It did not receive a hearing. Subsequently, the Seattle City Council adopted a legislative agenda for the 2001 session which sought to "repeal or modify RCW 35.21.830 to allow local control of rent laws." More recently, individual members on Seattle Council have voiced support for increased authority for local jurisdictions to set landlord-tenant laws."
By distorting the market signals needed to maintain equilibrium in the market place, rent controls discourage new housing construction during periods of shortage.
In rent-controlled cities, real estate lenders either refuse to make mortgages, or charge higher interest rates, because they view the ability of a property to generate rents, the underlying security for repayment of a loan, as impaired.
Rent control schemes based upon a "reasonable return" on investment spur existing rental property owners who bought many years ago to sell out, with the new owner able to justify higher rents due to a higher purchase price.
Rent controls reduce property tax collections due to depressed assessed valuations reflecting the constrained income-generating potential of rental units, while increasing demand for public housing units.
Rents are economic incentives to attract new production of rental housing, as well as maintain existing housing stock. Rent controls lead to the deterioration of existing housing units because controlled rents rarely cover all of the costs of prudent property management, especially reserves for major repairs such as new roofing, re-painting and replacing aging appliances. Building owners, forced to defer maintenance and improvements on their investment, cannot contribute to a vital, sustained economy.
Rent controls also impose high administrative costs on local jurisdictions. Cities imposing rent controls must create bureaucracies to administer them.
Rent controls have many side effects, including adverse consequences, for those they are intended to help most: low-income renters. Studies have shown that rent controls actually aggravate poverty and, over time, benefit the affluent. When rent is eliminated as a basis for distinguishing among potential tenants, owners rely more upon non-price factors such as credit-worthiness.
Because of rent controls, housing shortages are prolonged, leaving many poorer people permanently displaced. They are forced to relocate to remote locales in search of housing and then make longer commutes into the inner city to work, increasing demands on mass transit and exacerbating existing transportation congestion.
Tenant mobility is reduced in rent-controlled jurisdictions. Typically, people trade up to bigger and better housing as they get older. Tenants in rent-controlled units tend to stay in them even as their personal incomes grow over the years. Over time, the occupancy demographics of rent-controlled units shifts to the affluent — as housing opportunities for new, and low-income renters are unavailable due to a lack of new supply.
The legal system should provide fair and equal justice to landlords and tenants alike. RHAWA believes in protecting the general health, safety and welfare of all tenants, and works to eliminate sub-standard rental units by supporting existing state law and local housing, fire and health codes. RHAWA believes Landlord-Tenant Laws should be uniform statewide.
Housing regulations should be fair and should minimize compliance burdens and costs. RHAWA believes housing regulations should not place discriminatory burdens on rental housing relative to other forms of housing.
RHAWA opposes regulatory fees on rental housing that seek to transfer the cost of general public services, including police and fire protection, to rental property owners and tenants. Regulatory fees and user fees must fairly apportion regulatory and service costs based on the services actually provided to individual fee payers. Government should not use regulatory fees and user fees to fund general public services that are available to fee payers and non-fee payers alike.
Government at all levels should carefully weigh the benefits of housing and land use regulations to ensure regulatory costs do not outweigh regulatory benefits. The high cost of compliance with housing and land use regulations, including permitting requirements and development restrictions, are major factors in reducing housing availability that leads to high housing costs.
A competitive rental market provides efficient and cost effective housing to the vast majority of the population. RHAWA opposes rent control. Rent control distorts the allocation of housing resources, discourages investment and upkeep, induces unfair rent discrimination, and creates expensive and intrusive bureaucracy.
RHAWA has long championed rental vouchers for low-income persons needing housing. Vouchers offer an effective, efficient program for providing market-rate housing to those who can't otherwise afford it. RHAWA believes rental vouchers should be a significant part of any low-income housing program.
Respect for property rights is the foundation of a free society and economic prosperity. RHAWA believes government regulations should not unduly or unfairly restrict the rights of property owners to control the use of their property. RHAWA believes housing regulations should recognize and preserve the privacy and property rights of both tenants and landlords.
The public welfare demands open and honest government. RHAWA believes government officials are public servants and should conduct their affairs openly and honestly. Full access to information concerning the conduct of government at every level is a fundamental and necessary precondition to sound governance of society. Public officials are encouraged to fully and faithfully comply with the Public Disclosure Act.
RHAWA believes in protecting the general health safety and welfare of all tenants, and works to eliminate substandard rental units by supporting existing state law and local housing, fire and health codes. Existing laws and codes are sufficient to remedy egregious, unsafe conditions, but only if they are enforced by local jurisdictions.
Rental housing should be taxed uniformly based on value, along with all other real estate. RHAWA strongly supports tax uniformity and opposes taxes that discriminate against rental housing, such as business taxes and regulatory fees that are imposed on rental housing to raise revenue.
RHAWA's monthly publication is the leading rental housing news journal in Washington State.
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Newport Beach, CA (April 6, 2019) – Finishing three days of very close competition in Newport Beach champagne conditions, Newport Harbor Yacht Club's Team Lightning took first place in the 2019 Baldwin Cup Team Race (BCTR). Larchmont Yacht Club finished second.
The championship sail-off between Larchmont Yacht Club and Newport Harbor Yacht Club Team Lightning today capped off day that started in six knots of breezing building to 12 knots out of the west.
Team Lightning beat Larchmont Harbor Yacht Club three zero in the finals. It was a triumphant first-time win for Team Lightning sailor Caleb Silby who long sailed for various NHYC teams. He somersaulted into the bay celebrate.
This year's Baldwin Cup Team Race saw: old adversaries with winners often being determined in the last 10 feet of the race and the best stadium style racing in front of the new clubhouse just off the dock with over 300 spectators.
"We couldn't have asked for more perfect weather," said Staff Commodore Jeff Gordon and regatta chairman. "We could not do this regatta without the support of our sponsors, JPMorgan Chase supporting this event for six years, Goslings Rum, and, new this year, Dry Creek Vineyard.
Racing was held April 4-6.


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A consistently inconsistent Christmas from Myer and David Jones
Iconic Australian department stores, Myer and David Jones, have been fiercely competing for a slice of Christmas shoppers' wallets for decades. With each having a long-standing heritage, shoppers flood to their stores during the holiday period.
However, when it comes to their annual festive advertising, each has been "consistently inconsistent", both in terms of their positioning and communications style. This has resulted in both lacking a familiar and distinctive campaign format and style — ingredients which have underpinned this year's strongest performers.
So, did either brand crack the code in 2021? David Jones showed youthful and fashionable people celebrating Christmas festivities (contrasting last year's timeless storefronts), while Myer's musical parody somewhat mirrored the humorous, end-of-lockdown extravaganza of 2020 (albeit still not the brand's "typical" style of communications).
To look at the performance of these higher-end retailers relative to previous years, we used our 3 C's framework:
In the past, both brands shined when they stepped outside the box and did something distinctive and emotionally impactful. While Myer's 2021 campaign centered around a playful song (an approach that proved highly engaging in 2020), the intended humor didn't hit the mark.
David Jones adopted a softer tone, with visuals of stylish people engaging in festive celebrations more effective at evoking warmer, sentimental feelings; however, this passivity — combined with lacking a strong narrative — ultimately impeded a deeper level of engagement.
David Jones has steadily improved its strength of brand connection over recent Christmas campaigns, bringing the tone and visual aesthetic more in-line with the up-market connotations people expect of the brand. Secondary cues such as the font choice, product ranges, and retro-inspired treatment helped reinforce this connection.
Myer has also frequently sidelined the brand, with this issue exacerbated by frequent changes in creative direction. By far the most well-branded execution we've ever tested for the brand was 'Naughty or Nice Bauble' in 2018, leveraging a product consumers had prior knowledge of and associated with the brand. Subsequent executions have struggled to latch onto anything as powerful.
While the latest musical theme has the potential to be ownable by the brand, it will require greater perseverance than has been afforded previous campaigns. However, there was some who interpreted the creative style as being at odds with the up-market and 'sophisticated' positioning consumers have come to expect of the brand (the ad cued Target and Kmart associations for a small group of people).
While Myer and David Jones adopted contrasting creative styles, the ultimate brand impact driven by both was underwhelming. For David Jones, while the ad set a relatively happy and warm-hearted tone, it did little to explain how those emotions were enabled by David Jones. This was an aspect, in 2020, where highlighting the brand's heritage was successful at imparting something meaningful about the brand.
Myer's success in shaping and influencing people's perceptions of the brand has also yo-yoed around over the years, with this year's effort another downer. 2019's 'Where We Are' saw Myer save the day, deploying a "Global Positioning Stocking" (GPS) to connect a little girl in the outback with Santa. In comparison, 2021's campaign was unable to stir any of the same feelings of happiness and excitement, resulting in very little favorability carrying-over to the retailer.
Myer and David Jones have fallen into the trap of throwing out the old, and bringing in the new, each and every year. Looking at just the past 6 years, the brands have utilized animation (Elf, Reindeer, Mouse, and Angel — Myer, Gingerbread man — DJ's), had celebrities fronting their campaigns (Cate Blanchett, 2016 — DJ's), deployed humor (Bigger Than Christmas, 2020 — Myer), and told sentimental stories around their heritage (The Home of Christmas, 2020 — DJ's).
Not only does this put a lot of strain on the creative team to come up with something new, fresh, and original each year — in an attempt to continually set the bar higher and higher — but it's shortsighted and tactical, paying little regard to how brands grow over the long-term.
Consistency, in terms of tone, style, structure, and branding devices — not just at Christmas, but throughout the year — aids familiarity and recognition. Over time, its effects are cumulative, making the brand's positioning in consumers' minds clearer and more meaningful, and the brand more easily recognizable. It also reduces the need for brands to play a role in what's going on, allowing for increasingly greater creative freedom over time. Will we see either retailer capitalize on this opportunity in 2022?


Logarithm of a quantity can be calculated by expressing quantity and base quantity of logarithmic term in exponential form, then the value of product of quotient of exponent of quantity by exponent of base quantity and log of base of quantity to base of base quantity gives the logarithm of quantity.
This mathematical identity is called as double power rule property of logarithms and it is used as a formula when the quantity and base quantity of logarithmic term are expressed in exponential notation.
Learn how to derive property of double power rule of logarithms in algebraic form when quantity and base quantity of log term are written in exponential form.


Celebrate the changing of the seasons with this classic Roman Sculpture. The Winter season statue features a lovely maiden holding a bundle of wood in one hand and her blouse closed with the other. Hand carved from natural stone, this statue has intricate carved detail in the hair, gown, and features of the woman. By the way this is no ordinary statue, the colors you see are not paint that will fade or wear off over time, but actual stone in contrasting colors of marble! Each color you see is a different kind of stone which is carved and carefully joined together with a permanent epoxy to form the whole statue. This process brings together a statue with a vibrancy and attention to detail that a painted cast concrete statue just can't beat.


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Question: What Does Cut A Record Mean?
Are promo albums worth more?
What to do with old records?
How big is the hole in a 45 record?
How do you cut a record without breaking it?
What does in the cut mean slang?
Can Cricut cut records?
Are vinyl records easy to break?
What does a deep cut mean?
Are demonstration records worth anything?
What does Promo Only mean?
How do you cut records?
Can you make your own vinyl records?
Why is it called the cut?
Are lathe cut records good?
How do you tell if a record is a 33 or 45?
What is a cut out vinyl record?
How does a record lathe work?
Why do some records have big holes?
Which vinyl records are most valuable?
What does 10 toes down mean slang?
Why did 45s have a larger hole?
In most cases the record label on a promo copy will have a different color than the copy sold in stores.
Promos can often be worth a lot more than those sold in stores.
They are rarely worth any less..
You can sell vinyl records directly to collectors or to a store….Online record stores that deal nationwide include:DJ Records.Used Kids Records.Starry Night Records.Dusty Groove.Amoeba Music.Hard To Find Records.Sell My Records, which also offers consignment sales and appraisal services.Shake It Records.
1.5 inchesRather than license Columbia's technology for their releases, RCA introduced their own new record, the 7-inch single that spun at 45 RPM and had a center hole that measured 1.5 inches in diameter.
To cut a record without it breaking you need to heat the record in the oven to make it partially soft. You will then want to use a hot knife or scissors to cut the record as needed. Many people have old vinyl lying around and if they are damaged or you simply don't listen to records anymore don't just throw them away!
A popular slang phrase among the ever growing north eastern youth in the United States, in the cut refers to a male that is interested in or engaged in homosexual intercourse.
Vinyl. Another great material that the Cricut machine can cut is vinyl. Vinyl is awesome for making signs, decals, stencils, graphics, etc.
Vinyl records are treasures to enjoy, but one must treat them with care as they are very fragile and easily damaged. Below are ten common mistakes that can ruin records and/or impede their sound quality.
bit of knowledgeA deep cut refers to a song (or bit of knowledge) that only devoted fans will recognize. –
Some rare demo records can be worth a good amount of money but normally demo and promo records are worth the same or less than a normal record. This is because a demo or promo record will normally not come with artwork or sleeves which is where a good part of the value lies for most collectors.
May 2015) A promotional single is a single that is made available to radio stations, nightclubs, music publications, and other media outlets by a record label to promote a commercial single or album. A song may be released as a promotional single even if no commercial version of the single is available to buy.
Use a utility knife or pair of heavy-duty scissors to cut the record. Set the vinyl on a flat heat-safe cutting surface. Hold the record still with an oven mitt or potholder so it doesn't move around when you cut it. Follow along with your design with a sharp knife or pair of scissors.
The Phonocut is an analog vinyl lathe, the first consumer device capable of making custom records immediately, right there in your home (assuming you're willing to pay $1,100 for the privilege). The device cuts 10-inch vinyl records, which can hold about 10 to 15 minutes of audio on each side.
The Cut is a river in England that rises in North Ascot, Berkshire. … The Cut is so named because it was diverted eastwards artificially in the early nineteenth century from its original course westwards to the River Loddon via Stanlake Park south of Twyford to alleviate flood risk.
Lathe Cut Records Sound Quality The sound quality of stereo lathe cut records can be better than pressed vinyl. However, like pressed vinyl not every lathe cut is made the same. Experience is the key to manufacturing high quality vinyl recordings. There are some exceptional cuts being done on vintage mono machines.
12″ records that are albums (>20 minutes per side) are 33, 12″ records that are singles may be 33 if they are from the US or 45 if they are from Europe. 10″ records are usually 33, but there may be 45 as well. In any case, when you play a vinyl record you will hear immediately if the speed if wrong.
In the recording industry, a cut-out refers to a deeply discounted or remaindered copy of an LP, 45 RPM single, cassette tape, Compact Disc, or other item.
Simply put, a cutting machine is a record player whose pickup works in reverse. When playing a record, a voltage corresponding to the audio signal is generated in the cartridge. On the cutting lathe, the groove is cut into the lacquer by the cutter head's stylus movements, which corresponds to the audio signal.
Tonearms hate wobbly records. A larger hole allowed the sudden rotational forces to be distributed over a greater distance (π x 1.5; about 4.712 inches), reducing wear and allowing the hole to stay rounder longer. This was especially important for the jukebox industry.
The 10 most expensive vinyl records ever soldThe Beatles: 'Til There Was You' (10" acetate) – £77,500. … The Beatles: Yesterday & Today – $125,000. … John Lennon & Yoko Ono: Double Fantasy – $150,000. … The Beatles: Sgt. … Elvis Presley: 'My Happiness' – $300,000. … The Beatles: The Beatles (White Album) – $790,000. … Wu-Tang Clan: Once Upon a Time in Shaolin – $2 million.More items…•
When you claim to be ten toes down, you're claiming that you're reliable and that you vouch for your actions. … The phrase "ten toes down" is making honesty sexy again and it's something that's been long overdue. So, try and be ten toes down today — every day, in fact.
According to several websites, including Answerbag, the reason for the large hole used by 45s was simple. It was difficult for the old 78s, with their smaller holes, to find their way onto jukebox spindles. The large hole effectively eliminated that problem.
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Germany's Merkel stands by Russia pipeline that US opposes
Tyler Perry's new studio to host 2019 Miss Universe pageant
FILE – This Feb. 20, 2019 file photo shows Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray at a homecoming event in suburban Quezon city, northeast of Manila, Philippines. Tyler Perry's new Atlanta studio will host the 2019 Miss Universe competition, a major showcase for the sprawling complex built on a former Confederate army base. The three-hour show, hosted by Steve Harvey for the fifth year, will be broadcast live on Fox on Dec. 8. The show will end with reigning champion Gray of the Philippines crowning her successor. (AP Photo/Bullit Marquez, File)
ATLANTA (AP) — Tyler Perry's new Atlanta studio will be home to the 2019 Miss Universe competition, a major showcase for the sprawling complex built on a former Confederate army base.
The televised competition in which women from more than 90 countries compete for the crown of Miss Universe will air live from Tyler Perry Studios on Dec. 8. The three-hour show, hosted by Steve Harvey for the fifth year, will be broadcast on Fox and Telemundo.
The show will end with reigning champion Catriona Gray of the Philippines crowning her successor.
Perry opened his 330-acre (134-hectare) studio earlier this month. Its 12 soundstages are each named after seminal black actors and actresses.
BERLIN (AP) — German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Thursday that she isn't abandoning a German-Russian gas pipeline project that faces U.S. sanctions, although it's likely to be an irritant in generally improved relations with the new administration.
The Nord Stream 2 pipeline, which would bring Russian gas to Germany under the Baltic Sea, faces bipartisan opposition in the United States.
by THOMAS ADAMSON and MICHEL EULER, Associated Press / Jan 21, 2021
PARIS (AP) — Just like the leaves of its gilded fans, France's storied fan-making museum could fold and vanish. The splendid Musee de l'Eventail in Paris, classed as a historical monument, is the cultural world's latest coronavirus victim.
It has until Jan. 23 to pay up over 117,000 euros ($142,000) in rent arrears — stemming mainly from losses during lockdowns, otherwise it will close. And with it will go the savoir-faire of its workshop. The studio that teaches design and restoration to a new generation of fan-makers was placed on France's intangible heritage list last year.


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Govt to tweak rules for e-commerce portals
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'Don't peddle wares from your own firms, provide level playing field to every one'
The Department of Consumer Affairs is in the process of bringing in revised e-commerce rules which, among the amendments, will also press for "algorithmic fairness" on these marketplaces to remove the advantage that many of these entities give to sellers wholly or partially owned by them and provide a level playing field for small businesses.
The e-commerce rules were first notified on July 23, 2020, and later amended on May 17, 2021. A fresh revision is expected soon.
Consumer's right
Speaking to The Hindu, Consumer Affairs Secretary Rohit Kumar Singh said "transparency" and "fairness" were key to protecting the consumer rights in a digital economy. "Nothing should be concealed from the end-user, and to begin with the algorithm that dictates the search result, choice should also be explained to them. The consumer has the right to know why a product of a certain firm always comes at the very top of the tally during a search and why a product is pushed down," he explained.
Last month, the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT), which represents about 8 crore small and medium traders, in a letter to the Department of Consumer Affairs sought "urgent investigation". Citing the case of "Amazon", the CAIT stated that instead of acting as a mere bridge between the buyer and the seller, it was indulging in such practices that was a gross conflict of interest by Amazon. "It destroys and wipes out small and independent third party sellers in e-commerce," the letter noted. It pointed out that investigation was on in Amazon on this issue.
"It has been reported that Amazon has been copying third-party user data and misusing it for its own selfish motives…[Amazon] first copies this data and then creates its private labels on the basis of such data. This data is an indication of consumer buying – tastes and trends and is of immense value to third party sellers who are being devoid of it by Amazon," the CAIT alleged.
Complex web of preferred sellers
The industry body further observed that Amazon not only indulged in control over inventory through its related party sellers such as Cloudtail and Appario and a couple of other preferred sellers, but had also created a complex web of preferred sellers and service providers to whom it gave preferential treatment in the form of low/zero commission charges and platform fee, faster one-day delivery, best payment discounts and prominent visibility on the marketplace amongst others.
The revised rules were also slated to have a "disclosure clause". The portals often announced flash sales making grandiose claims of "lowest ever prices". Before making such claims they should reveal the lowest price at which they had sold the product.
The product reviews would come under this clause. The customer choice was often dictated by the number of stars a product carried. Portals would have to disclose on what basis were the ratings being accrued. The product reviews should be screened by the portals to ensure that they were genuine and not bot-generated to promote certain products over the others. This practice was prevalent in a few countries where e-commerce websites have come up with own framework to weed out the fake product reviews.
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