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Michael Gryboski Friday, November 19, 2021
The Rev. Stefan Schörk, who granted asylum to an Iranian man in his church in Pegnitz, Germany, in January 2021, has been fined for "aiding and abetting unauthorized residence." The United Methodist pastor said he is disappointed with the verdict but hopes it provides an opportunity for changes regarding church asylum in the state of Bavaria. | Klaus U. Ruof, UM Communications Germany
A United Methodist Church pastor in Germany has been sentenced for housing an Iranian refugee in one of the churches he oversees, having been found guilty of "aiding and abetting unauthorized residence."
The Rev. Stefan Schörk, who oversees churches in the German state of Bavaria, was sentenced to two years' probation and fined 1,500 euros (or approximately $1,700 U.S.), which was upheld on Nov. 8 by the Bayreuth District Court. The pastor plans to appeal the verdict.
Schörk defended his actions, arguing in a January television interview that the young Iranian man "urgently needed" asylum due to "an official failure," UM News reported on Tuesday.
In January, Schörk gave the Iranian refugee asylum at a church he oversaw in Pegnitz, approximately 35 miles northeast of Nuremberg.
At issue was that the Iranian immigrant would be deported to Greece, where he had first claimed asylum. The deportation would have separated him from family members already living in Germany.
Schörk was accused of unlawfully granting asylum to the Iranian refugee. According to the courts, only the state can grant asylum status in Germany.
"When I look someone in the eye who tells me about their suffering, then I have to act," said Schörk, as reported by BR24.
"That is my faith that I try to live. I preach about love for my enemies and my neighbour every Sunday. So my words must also be in show my deeds."
There have been multiple legal cases in Germany related to church officials who have attempted to shelter refugees at their churches.
Juliana Seelmann, a nun from the Oberzell monastery in southern Germany, was fined several hundred euros earlier this year for granting "unauthorized residence" to two Nigerian women attempting to escape forced prostitution in Italy.
According to the German state-owned news outlet Deutsche Welle, churches prevented nearly 500 deportations in the first quarter of 2018. But in 2019, authorities rejected almost all church-based asylum cases.
German authorities have argued that churches should not have a special status or legal exemption to asylum laws or interfere with processing deportation orders.
Originally published in The Christian Post.


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The tyranny of the squiggly lines
By Ruth Walker
Now that the students of North America are heading back to school, settling in at their computers to write real papers for grades, and not just text messages for fun, they're facing again what we working-world grown-ups have put up with all summer.
I'm referring to those "helpers" (note those strategic quotation marks) that are a feature of Microsoft's widely used Word software. As you probably know, dear reader, they appear under selected bits of one's prose – and they do the selecting, alack! – to flag dubious spellings and signal subject-verb issues.
Talk about causing mixed feelings. Look, I learned this stuff in school. I don't want to argue with some snippy grammar gnome. And I know what I'm doing when I use an archaic verb ending. That's called literary allusion, you electronic nincompoop.
On the other hand, I humbly acknowledge that the squiggly tyrants have saved me from embarrassment more than once, especially by signaling missing words or transposed letters.
Still, no one should use the grammar and spell-check help automatically.
One sign of abdication of authority is the not-so-smart apostrophe. In a phrase like "child of the '60s," for instance, if the writer has the "smart quotes" feature turned on, the software will interpret that initial apostrophe as an open single quote, and insert the mark shaped like a little "6." What's needed is the mark shaped more like a little "9," which serves as both the close single quote and the apostrophe.
This sounds arcane – OK, it is arcane – but once I noticed it, I started to see it surprisingly often, especially in ads. People are not standing up to their electronic helpers.
I hear myself sounding stern when I say that. And yet I remember, when computers replaced typewriters, how delighted I was to let a computer decide where to insert a hyphen to break a word.
Is relying on Word's helpers instead of thumbing through Strunk and White that much different from letting the computer hyphenate?
And besides, isn't it just wonderful that the computer lets you jump around and rewrite endlessly without that embarrassing xxx-ing out?
Well, of course. And yet – that seems to be the refrain here, doesn't it? – I can't think of anything in my education that did more to teach me to write on demand than the discipline of sitting down in a busy newsroom every morning, literally under the gaze of my boss, cranking a couple of sheets into a manual typewriter, and banging out a story from top to bottom in classic inverted pyramid form.
Another ancient discipline that seemed tedious at the time but has proved its value is sentence diagramming. For those who missed it on the first pass, a sentence diagram is a graphic representation of a sentence, showing the essentials – subject and verb – yet also accommodating all the add-ons: adjectives, adverbs, prepositional phrases.
Diagrams show how a sentence really works or why it doesn't. I've recently run across a quote from Gertrude Stein, "I really do not know that anything has ever been more exciting than diagramming sentences."
I'm not sure I'd go that far. But there is evidence that today's students may be more interested in sophisticated use of language than they often get credit for.
Concern that new communications technologies are destroying teens' competence in English are unfounded, according to a Canadian linguist who has studied young people's instant-messaging habits and declared herself "blown away" by the high level of their language skill. As Sci-Tech Today summarized it: "if u think ur kids cant talk rite cuz of iming then we mite lol."
We can only hope the new skills they master will let them stand up to the tyranny of the red and green squiggly lines.
• This weekly column appears with links at http://weblogs.csmonitor.com/verbal_energy.
Collective nouns and the squiggly green line
Vivid verbs defended with verve
Centuries of fighting over the apostrophe
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Do you want to come in my playhouse?
Gardens are meant to be played in and there's no better way to play than in a playhouse. All children love to have a little corner they can call their own, and playhouses are just the most magical way to give your child that amazing place where they can let their imagination run wild.
A playhouse can be used in so many different ways and is somewhere that they, their siblings and friends will turn to time and time again. Whether you want traditional playhouse that offers that time less feel. Or whether you want a way to express your child's personality in a magical castle, a funky crooked mansion or even a teepee. You really will be spoilt for choice and you can let yours and your child's imagination run riot.
Whether you've got a little princess, or prince charming, they're going to just love playing on the trampoline. What better way to keep them fit, get them outdoors and have fun than by jumping on a trampoline. You can even have a trampoline tent so your little munchkins can zip up and hide in their bouncy world. Just make sure you add the appropriate safety nets to make sure all your bouncing babies are properly guarded against any falls.
If they've had enough of bouncing on the trampoline and playing in the playhouse why not direct them to some great garden games. From giant Jenga, Connect 4 to drafts and chess, there is a garden game for everyone. If you want to tire them out with a seesaw, tree swing or have your very own game of croquet look no further. Big Game Hunters have everything you'll want from cricket through to Giant Garden Games. All you need to do is get out, get the family out and get involved in having some fun.
There's no better time to get out in the garden and have fun and encourage some healthy competition amongst your tots and teens. There are some great educational games to play too, with dominos and chess being popular options. They'll also look great in the garden and be a real talking point amongst your friends and family who won't be able to resist a quick play.
How do you make the most of your garden?
You've got some fantastic ideas here – I can't wait until we finally have a house AND a garden!
Great ideas! We love garden games, we have a jenga and a connect four and love playing outdoors when the weather is dry! We really want a play house, our old one fell to pieces!
Ahhh we would love to have a trampoline or playhouse but our garden is so tiny which is a shame as they would both definitely make the garden a lot more fun!
Our kids used to love playing on their trampoline, but it got damaged in the really bad storms. Now they love being on their bikes and scooters. It really is a bonus to get them outdoors and off their "gadgets". We've not tried outdoor games such as Jenga, so that's a nice idea, thanks!
I love your playhouse, it is gorgeous. We have a trampoline but now the kids are getting bigger, we need a larger one.
I keep thinking about a trampoline but they're so expensive! Might bite the bullet one day.
My kids are older now and it's getting harder to get them outside when we're home. Our trampoline is now too small, and as teens/tweens they've outgrown the playhouse stage too. I've found our swing set is a great addition, even if they're only sitting chatting, they do seem to like hanging out on the swings.
Mine love playing in the garden. Playhouses are great as children can role play and imaginative play is very important for them.
Definitely want a trampoline for the kids. It would keep them very busy. The playhouse would be s great idea too.
Definitely want a trampoline for the kids. It would keep them very busy. The playhouse would be a great idea too.


*Yizkor - On the final day of Passover, we recite the special Yizkor Memorial Prayer.
We remember our departed loved ones, and commit to do more good in their memory.
**Seudat Moshiach - Pesach is the festival of freedom. While the theme of redemption is prevalent throughout the entire eight-day festival, the first days of Passover focus primarily on the first redemption - the liberation of our people from Egypt thirty-three centuries ago; and the closing days highlight the final redemption - the future era of divine goodness and perfection heralded by Moshiach.
The last day of Pesach, Acharon Shel Pesach, is particularly associated with Moshiach and the future redemption. The Haftorah for this day describes the promised future era of universal peace and divine perfection.
The Baal Shem Tov instituted the custom of partaking of a Seudat Moshiach - Moshiach Celebration, consisting of Matzah and wine on the afternoon of the last day of Pesach; in addition to the Matzah eaten at "Seudat Moshiach", the Rebbe's of Chabad added the custom of drinking four cups of wine, mirroring the seder held on the first days of Pesach.
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Today's post is something that won't appeal to everyone and is definitely aimed more towards my younger readers but feel free to read on if you have a younger sibling or family member who might enjoy finding a new TV show to watch on the ever so popular channel Nickelodeon.
When I was younger Nickelodeon was one of my favourite channels and you could often find me and my younger brother on the sofa watching our favourite Nick shows most weekend mornings. I've definitely outgrown the channel now but I know I've got a lot of younger readers and I'd love for them to experience the same fun I had when I was around the ages of 11-14.
100 Things To Do Before High School is a new show on Nickelodeon which airs every Friday at 4;30pm, so you've got plenty of time to get home from school to be on the sofa to watch! The show follows a pretty typical pattern for most American pre-teen and teen shows, the perfect equation to get watchers hooked I think, it certainly worked in my day anyway! It follows 3 best friends (CJ, Fenwick and Crispo) as they try and get through the highs and lows of Middle School. They try and overcome class cliques, clueless teachers and bullies through their school adventures. It definitely reminds me of some of my old favourite Nick shows!
If you're interested in watching then why not check out the videos above to get a taste of what to except from the newest show on Nick! Or if it doesn't take your fancy then why not introduce it to a younger sibling, family member or friend? Don't forget to follow Nick through their website and twitter to catchup with all the latest gossip about your favourite shows as well!


Even though it doesn't receive as much media attention as many other ports on the West Coast, Eureka consistently rivals any salmon fishery on the Pacific Ocean. Resting on fertile Humboldt Bay, the water adjacent to the Eureka area is frequented by large schools of anchovies, bringing huge numbers of king salmon into the bay and keeping them within easy reach of anglers from May through early September.
Armed with Chartreuse Fire Brine anchovies, Team Pautzke hopped aboard with Gary Blasi of Full Throttle Sportfishing to sample this fishery and even after a strong, two-day wind event that scattered the fish, and poor ocean conditions, we managed limits for the four of us aboard. Learn how you can catch salmon out of Eureka, California, too now!


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A medical practice which looks after more than 10,000 patients in Telford has been told it must improve by health inspectors.
Dawley Medical Practice was rated 'good' by the Care Quality Commission in 2015, but its overall rating has fallen to 'requires improvement' following its latest inspection.
Health commissioners say the King Street medical practice previously faced some recruitment challenges but an action plan is now in place to drive forward improvements.
A recently-published report, outlining the findings of the inspection last October, said people were not always protected from avoidable harm.
Inspectors said the systems for checking patients on medicines requiring monitoring was 'reactive'.
Two members of staff had also been identified as chaperones but were not trained for the role, and one had not received a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Not all reception and administrative staff had received training in safeguarding children, according to the report.
And inspectors said further work was needed to improve patient satisfaction in relation to access to care and treatment.
The report said: "Some patients felt that there were unacceptable waiting times and delays in getting to see a GP.
"Some patients reported that some improvements had been noted in the appointment system, whilst others felt that the appointment system needed further review."
The medical practice was rated as 'requires improvement' for the safety, responsiveness and leadership of its services.
However, it also received a 'good' rating for how caring and effective its services are.
The report said staff treated patients with kindness, respect and compassion, and helped patients to be involved in decisions about care and treatment.
Commenting on the effectiveness of services, inspectors said: "We saw that clinicians assessed needs and delivered care and treatment in line with current legislation, standards and guidance supported by clear clinical pathways and protocols.
"Patients' immediate and ongoing needs were fully assessed. This included their clinical needs and their mental and physical wellbeing.
"We saw no evidence of discrimination when making care and treatment decisions.
"Staff advised patients what to do if their condition got worse and where to seek further help and support."
The medical practice is part of Telford and Wrekin Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG).
Telford & Wrekin CCG spokesman Richard Caddy said: "Dawley Medical Practice has had some challenges in terms of GP recruitment but are now up to full complement and are working closely with the CCG and NHS England to improve their 2019 'requires improvement' status – receiving good ratings for being effective and caring.


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'Ash vs Evil Dead' coming to Universal Studios' Halloween Horror Nights
Starz' critically-acclaimed series "Ash vs Evil Dead" is coming to Universal Studios' Halloween Horror Nights.
A new house has been announced for this year's Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood: "Ash vs Evil Dead," the hit television series from Starz based upon the original "Evil Dead" films.
The "Ash vs. Evil Dead" maze will summon Deadites from all over to the town of Elk Grove, Mich., where guests will encounter the beings, which are people or things possessed by evil demons. Demons, which unfortunately, were unleashed by Ash Williams himself… again.
The Starz original series "Ash vs Evil Dead" is a continuation of the story from the original "Evil Dead," which has been a cult classic for horror fans since its debut in 1981. Bruce Campbell reprises his role as "Ash Williams" from the film, bringing with him the huge fan base of the original films to the series.
Universal Studios' Halloween Horror Nights is the ultimate in Halloween events. For over 20 years, guests from all over have visited Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood to face their fears and live out their favorite horror films, franchises, and even original stories.
More information on upcoming Halloween Horror Nights houses, Scare Zones and stage shows will be revealed soon. For more information on Halloween Horror Nights at both Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood, visit HalloweenHorrorNights.com.
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Eric you July 29, 2017 - 8:44 pm
if i were in charge i will still have shining, ash versus evil dead, and american horror story then i will put in jigsaw a mashup of purge, insidious, and paranormal activity the original houses will be vengeance of the matriarch dark mansion, hell house, the pestilence, and dungeon of damnation scare zones will be the void, the rage, bazaar of the bizarre, forbidden forest, and reign of the president of evil the icon scare zone. the shows would be 44 sins beast club and of course bill and ted.
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Con la pubblicazione di Was A Friend termina l'eccellente serie antologica di dieci titoli dedicata a Hugh Hopper, curata per Gonzo Multimedia da Mike King: "This is the final of a ten part series curated by the late Mike King, which cherrypicks some of the best and most intriguing items from Hugh Hopper's archive. Until he died a few years ago, Hugh Hopper, probably best known for his work with Soft Machine, was one of Britain's most versatile and innovative bass players, and this multi-album set confirms what a sad loss to both jazz and rock his passing was. Vale Hugh. Vale Mike."


We employ athletic trainers to go out all over Central and Northern Alabama to provide medical coverage for a large variety of athletic events ranging from middle school sports through college athletics and beyond. Our athletic trainers specialize in the prevention and rehabilitation of injuries to athletes of all ages and abilities. They play a vital role in enhancing an athlete's performance and work closely with team physicians, athletic directors and coaches to ensure that athletes compete at their highest potential and avoid injury.
Athletic trainers are licensed by the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) Board of Certification and carry additional licensure from the Alabama Board of Athletic Trainers. An athletic trainer has been specially trained in preventive care, emergency management, injury diagnosis and rehabilitation of athletic injuries.


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Hot Spot of Invention
Hot Spot of Invention: Charles Stark Draper, MIT and the Development of Inertial Guidance and Navigation by Thomas Wildenberg
Hardcover, with dust jacket, very gently used.
Charles Stark Draper, often referred to as "The Father of Inertial Navigation," was the moving force behind the development of the floated gyroscope in the United States. He was an engineer, a scientist, and an inventor; an inspiring teacher; and a dynamic leader responsible for creating the laboratory that brought inertial navigation to fruition for operational use in submarines, aircraft, and space vehicles. These factors alone make him worthy of study. But Draper also created and ran the famous laboratory, now bearing his name, that helped make MIT into one of the nation's leading research centers for government research. The story of Draper's life and his accomplishments cannot be separated from those of the Instrumentation Laboratory, which are one and the same. Thus, this biography of Charles Stark "Doc" Draper, is also a chronological accounting of the MIT Instrumentation Laboratory and its contributions to the nation.
Draper's personality, drive, and intellectual curiosity were at the heart of the success of the MIT Instrumentation Laboratory. But Draper's success was also due to his association with MIT, a place that provided the resources, funding, and environment that enabled Draper to achieve greatness. The presence of the Institute's engine laboratory and the research fellowship that drew him back to MIT to pursue a graduate degree laid the ground work for his doctoral dissertation and the development of both the Engine Indicator and the MIT-Sperry Apparatus for Measuring Vibration.
For those who are interested in naval history, three of Draper's accomplishments stand out: the Mark 14 lead-computing gunsight, the Submarine Inertial Navigation System, and the inertial guidance systems designed and engineered by Draper's laboratory for the Polaris, Poseidon, and Trident ballistic missiles.
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Lockheed Martin, the aerospace, security and defense company, is looking for a few good engineers, and it has some of the nation's top students trying to get inside a box to prove that they're worthy of working in space.
For Lockheed Martin, space is not a destination, nor a tourist attraction – space is a place to do. It's an unlimited resource of untapped potential, and the company is developing the technology the world needs to unlock its possibilities. In this campaign, Lockheed Martin is looking for the brightest minds to help it unlock the universe.
To go about finding the rising stars in the world of engineering, McCann NY and Lockheed Martin created the ultimate test: a challenge box. But not just any box. They placed a 14-foot tall, mysterious inky-black monolith that can only be unlocked if someone is able to solve one of the world's most impossible aerospace equations. In fact, the exact equation was a problem Lockheed Martin engineers had to solve for a real-world satellite mission.
Lockheed Martin is bringing the box to some of the top engineering schools in America, starting with Virginia Tech. A video promoting the highly technical task shows how the VT students approached the challenge. Cameras captured students going into a blacklit room with the massive sci-fi box in the middle. They are seen reading screens with the equation, then working diligently to find the solution. Many failed along the way and walked away only to try again. The students, trying to out-nerd each other (in the best way possible), kept plugging away at the problem until finally, one young man put in the answer that unlocked the box. Inside they were rewarded with a kaleidoscopic view of the universe, as captured by Lockheed Martin.
The winners then heard from an avatar, who told them, "By thinking your way into this box, you've proven you have what it takes to work with the world's greatest engineers," thus making it a highly complex job interview.
Lockheed Martin will take the box to select engineering campuses and challenge students to see if they have the space skills it takes to unlock the box, and earn themselves the chance for a future at Lockheed Martin, where they can unlock the unknown on a daily basis.


Etsy Crush + A Giveaway!
I've kinda gotten away from featuring design, type and packaging lately, haven't I? Well, with a personal branding project underway (!!!!!), I've had my eye on design all over again. Just a few bits that are inspiring me lately.
Clean and simple with a little vintage flair gets it done every time.
i love all of that. did holly mathis get a new logo? love that its evolved into not too sweet but still real fun! ps - since you are into design - do you ever do websites/blogsites and consult on logos/lettering? i think based on your taste you're one of the only ones id trust to help!
Yes! James Read and Arrow and Arrow... great stuff. I agree with Bethany by the way... pretty sure you wouldn't do me wrong.
Just catching up to some of last week's posts and saw your news on Friday. Congrats Tobe! You can feel every ounce of excitement in your announcement and I wish you all the best!
I am such a sucker for packaging! I could look at branding all-day-long!
Very pretty, I love the florals and the gold stripes. I'm all about pretty packaging.
OK these are awesome, don't know which one I like best!


(GAME DATE – Nov. 30, 2019) — The Montreal Metros have signed two relief arms to bolster their bullpen, which ended the 2019 season with the 2nd worst ERA in the Lake League.
(Game date: Jan. 19, 2019) — After a largely lackluster 2017-2018 off-season in terms of free agent signings, things have livened up as big contracts have flown around for the 2018-2019 edition as teams position themselves as potential playoff contenders for the 2019 season.
The last of the compensation-eligible free agents, Gula Kareem, Ricky Jalapeno, and William Febres, all signed shortly before Christmas. A flurry of bullpen arms have since been signed, including future Hall of Famer Angelo Rodriguez who will enter his 20th season in the Bull League as the all-time leader in wins, games started and completed, innings pitched, and strikeouts.
(Game date: Oct. 23, 2018) — The league's arbitration cases were heard earlier this week, and teams and players have now settled and can get back to offseason preparations.
Free agents also filed recently, and a list of international players have joined the available free agents on the list.


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Q: Java: how to create and run class structure? I have to create following class hierarchy.

I started this way:
public class Student {
  private String name;
  private int credits;
  public Student(String name, int credits) {
    this.name = name;
    this.credits = credits;
  }

  public String getName(){
    return name;
  }

  public void setName(String name) {
    this.name = name;
  }
  // ...the same for "credits"...

  public String toString(){
    return "name: "+this.name+", credits: "+this.credits;
  }

  public void print(){
    System.out.print(this.toString);
  }
}

public class DailyStudent extends Student {
  private int scholarship;
  public DenniStudent(int scholarship) {
    this.scholarship = scholarship;
  }

  public int getScholarship(){
    return scholarship;
  }
  public void setScholarship(int scholarship) {
    this.scholarship = scholarship;
  }
  public String toString(){
    return "Scholarship: "+scholarship;
  }
}

The class called RemoteStudent will look almost the same as the class DailyStudent.
Now I have to create the class StudentTest, where I will test what I just created. In this class I should create the instances (objects) from each class above with using declared constructor (with all arguments). On all created objects I should apply the methods toString() and print().
But here I am facing the problem - I don't know, how to set up the class StudentTest and how to create there all needed instances... and how to use there the method print(), if this method is only int the Student class.
I am total Java newbie, but, are two 2 first methods correct?
Thank you guys for your help and patience.
EDIT: implementation of the StudentTest method:
public class StudentTest {
  public static void main(String[] args) {
    DailyStudent daily = new DailyStudent(1000);
    daily.print(); // this is what I mean
  }
}

A: Yes, it looks fine. Is that what you want toString to return though? Also, take a look at abstraction, unless your professor hasn't talked about that yet. Maybe they will introduce this topic. As you can see the toString() method is used in all 3 classes. And you have a class hierarchy.

A: Let's solve problmes one-by-one.

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*To create instances use Factory pattern. Create class StudentFactory that will have method createStudent() with all needed arguments and create either remote or daily student according on these arguements. The use it as following:
Student student = StudentFactory.create(......);
From now you can use Student and no-one outside factory knows which student is it.

*

*You can use your print method now: student.print(). It will work for both remote and daily students.

*Use factory in your test. If it is JUnit based test you can use annotation @RunWith(Parametrized.class) and write only one test case that will run for both daily and remote students.
@RunWith(Parameterized.class)
public class StudentTest {
    private Student student;
public StudentTest(Student student) {
    this.student = student;
}

@Parameter
public static Collection<Student> createStudent() {
    return  Arrays.asList(
                StudentFactory.create(....),    // create remote student
                StudentFactory.create(....));   // create daily student
}
// write your tests here

}
This test case will run for both students created in createStudent() method.

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Here are a few urgent questions about this pressing topic, along with a few points of interest about the monikers of several cities.
New York City is a dumb name – It's not new at all. Most cities with "New" in them are not actually new. It's had the name since 1664. Also, it doesn't seem much like York at all! While certainly much older than New York, York is very different and is apparently a historic walled city that has a population of less than 200,000.
Cities with "Fort" in the name are deceptive – They aren't really forts anymore. I grew up near Fort Wayne, Indiana, and while I did actually see the historic Fort Wayne, the actual city wasn't much like a fort at all. It was easily penetrable and poorly guarded.
If the city is supposed to be the new York, why does the state have the same name? – They both can't be the new York. Couldn't the founders have come up with a little more creative name? Also, since York is in North Yorkshire in England, shouldn't New York State be in New North Yorkshire State or at least New Yorkshire?
Can you live in a townhome if you live in the country? – Only if you want to live a lie.
Atlantic City is also a stupid name – Did they think we would mix it up with the ocean? Who would make that mistake? Why not just name it Atlantic? Also, what do other cities located on the Atlantic Ocean think of the name for that city?
Fort Washington is apparently a city in Maryland – I admire that city for keeping the fort in the name in order to stand out.
Ohio and Indiana both have towns/villages named New Washington – Neither seem to have much in common with old Washington. You'd think at least one would have a New Washington Monument. I should point out that my family lived near the Ohio version years ago, and my mom still subscribes to the New Washington Herald newspaper to keep up on all of the Crawford County, Ohio news.
I would feel silly driving a Lincoln Town Car in the country – Hey look, here comes Mr. Fancy with his presidential city car is driving up the road.
Springfield is the next most popular city name, then Franklin, Greenville and Bristol – Springfield, of course, is named after rock star and heartthrob Rick Springfield.
I only found out recently that the name Nova Scotia in Canada means New Scotland – This is still problematic, but at last "Nova" sounds better than "New." So is a Chevy Nova a new Chevy?
What do you say if you want to buy a shirt representing a team from the state of New Jersey? – I'd like to buy a new New Jersey jersey? Or I'd like to purchase a New Jersey new jersey?
Do you have any city names you would like to change? Or do you have suggested names for new cities on the moon or on anywhere else in space? Feel free to comment below. Thanks!
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I live in the northeast… home to New Hampshire, New York and New Jersey. The founding fathers may have been a lot of things… but creative namers wasn't one of them.
I agree. It does seem like they could have come up with more creative names. Of course, I named my son "New Nick," so I shouldn't complain. Thanks!
Well, heck, I live in Buffalo – and there haven't been buffalo (or bisons) here in many, many generations (except for the ones in the zoo). We did have a rodent problem awhile back – but I don't think the city fathers would appreciate the name Rats, NY.
I hadn't thought of that one! That is a good one to change. Maybe the should change the name to Snow, it seems more accurate.
I love Moontana! That is my absolute favorite. Massachusetts has quite a few names that are Native American so does Rhode Island and overall it is sort of a test to see if people grew up here to see if they can pronounce them correctly. We get bored easily I guess.
My wife and I went to Maine a couple years ago and she had a real tough time with Ogunquit. Ninety degrees in September, good times.
Funny, never thought that one would be difficult.
I think that one sounds tough to pronounce, too. And I thought Maine was supposed to be cooler?
Thanks! I have some family out east and I have trouble pronouncing some of the names out there, too. That's funny about getting bored easily, but I think it sounds like a good test.
Oh, some of the mumblings are funny but the best ones are when they say it and then tell us that we are wrong.
I humbly offer for your consideration Truth or Consequences, New Mexico. That used to be a game show. I don't know what else to say.
That is awesome. I had never heard of that before and had to look it up after I saw your comment. Thanks!


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BSA hosts annual Black History Month dinner
by Kate Peplowski, STAFF WRITER
Community members attend the February 21st Black History Month dinner hosted by East's Black Student Association. "This month is one of the only times of the year that we can lift our heads high and bust out in celebration," junior Vanesu Jakachira said. Photo by Kate Peplowski.
Students and members of the community gathered together to celebrate Black History Month in the community room on the night of Thursday, February 21st. Delightful aromas and chatter poured from the room as people of all ages and backgrounds came together to enjoy food and live performances organized by Black Student Association at East.
The month of February is reserved to recognize African Americans and honor their culture, and Black Student Association hosts a dinner every year during this time. Students planned the event with sponsor Dianna Palumbo to bring the community together and shed light on this important time.
During the first half of the event, catering was provided to attendees, and people were encouraged to sit down and enjoy the food. Every table was filled as the community room was packed with families, teachers, and students enjoyed the fifth Black History dinner held by BSA.
"I also feel like BSA gives us a voice and a place of representation, a place where we feel that we have power and a say in things that are going on, that we can change something, and make progress in society," sophomore and first year BSA member Alex Prince said.
BSA officially established itself as a club at East in 2016, and every year the student-led organization has hosted the dinner in February.
This year in particular, student members of Black Student Association stepped up to plan and organize the dinner themselves. In past years, club sponsor Dianna Palumbo coordinated most of the events, but this year, she stepped back and left it up to the members.
"It took a little bit of work to get them to work independently, but they went out into the community and businesses and asked for donations and asked prices and did some of the leg work, which I don't believe that they have really done in the past, and they have really relied on sponsors to guide them a little bit more so I tried to step back a little bit and I think that doing so, made the event more successful given that it was student directed," Palumbo said.
Previous club sponsor and English teacher Rosalind White described the dinners with fondness. She explained how the annual BSA Black History Month dinner were run by herself with the help of PEGS (Parents for Education and Global Success), and attendance has grown throughout the course of the years.
"The PEGS group has done a great job in helping us and supporting us overtime," White said.
PEGS is a parent group in the District that encourages diversity in teachers and equal opportunities within students to perform at the same levels. The organization works with the district to bridge the gap in test scores between minority and non-minority students as well as correct the issue at early stages.
The parent group spoke at the dinner and invited new parents to meet on March 14th at 7 p.m. to discuss the new school fees in the district as well as taxes and financial issues.
"Our dinner was only possible because of our PEGS donating and putting together our food and catering so they were able to also share their mission and recruit parents who didn't know about PEGS beforehand," Palumbo said.
In addition to the events put on by Black Student Association, the club is also active in their participation in the docu-series "America to Me." The series documents a year in the life of students at Oak Park River Forest High School, and the goal of the documentary is to inspire action around the issues of race and equity that are highlighted in the series.
BSA members were able to view the show last year, and they are currently working on opening discussions here in District 308 about issues that reflect those of the documentary.
"I think once the district follows up with our work with the series America To Me, that will prompt more students to find a place in our club," Palumbo said.
The abundance of food was also a focal point at the event. Multiple people helped to pass out food to guests and make conversation.
"For me [Black History Month] is a time of reflection and building up of our community. This is a stage for us to shine and show those African Americans who have had great success in the past and those who are currently doing great things and children now that this is a part of their legacy. During this month, this is when we say 'encore,'" Etienne Harris said. Harris is an East parent and volunteer for the event.
Multiple students came forward to share poetry and music, and junior Vanesu Jakachira stepped up to the microphone to perform spoken word poetry about the hardships, ups, and downs in African American history.
"The baton has been passed from generation to generation, having the new pick up where the previous left off. Let's take this journey together," Jakachira said.
Jakachira supports the progressive side of Black History month, and while she explained how important the past is to African American culture, she emphasized the need to keep going and continue to achieve more.
"There's still more things that need to be changed, there's still more that we need to do, and this is a time to get to it," Jakachira said.
BSA Co-President Rayna Harris described the importance of the Black Student Association at East, saying that the club is place where everyone is welcome, and there they are able to have meaningful discussions about the topics that are difficult to talk about in a traditional classroom setting.
"It is probably the one place that African American kids and minority kids can go to be a safe space for us to talk about things that may be uncomfortable to talk about in the classrooms. Really just representing black students in the school," Harris said.
According to Vice President Nyla Rayford, the association tries to provide its members a sense of family.
"I would say that the BSA is there for us to … [provide] college advice. We go on fieldtrips. This year were trying to gain more members because we lose members every year, but that doesn't stop us from including more people," Rayford said.
Black History Month is an especially important time for the Black Student Association. BSA members take the time to recognize important figures in African American history and the contributions made to the world by African Americans.
"Black History Month for me has always been bittersweet. It has always been overlooked. It's not just about slavery. It's not just about that, even though that those are sacrifices that we have made," junior Ariel Ringo said. "It's about the African Americans who paved the way for everyone. Not just African Americans but everyone. It's about celebrating a culture that entered America and thrived despite their circumstances."
Kate Peplowski is a staff writer for Oswego East High School's online news magazine the Howl.


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Der Hickebick (auch: die Hickebick und Pfeiffersberg) ist ein Naturdenkmal im Zentrum von Darmstadt-Eberstadt.

Geologie
Die Sanddüne Hickebick (Binnendüne) wurde am Ende der Weichseleiszeit im kalten Tundrenklima durch Sandaufwehungen aus pleistozänem Flugsand gebildet.
Die Düne ist der Restbestand einer Flugsanddüne inmitten Eberstadts.

Im Volksmund wird sie auch "Pfeiffersberg" genannt, nach der alteingesessenen Familie Pfeiffer, deren Hof angrenzt.
Der 1907 gegründete Sportverein TG 07 Eberstadt nutzte in seinen Anfängen das Areal als Sportstätte mit der Erlaubnis der Familie Pfeiffer.

Flora
Die Düne Hickebick lässt sich in verschiedene Vegetationseinheiten untergliedern:

 Pfriemengras-Steppenrasen
 lockere Silbergras-Trockenrasen
 xerothermer Pfriemengras-Trockenrasen

Naturdenkmal
Bis 1993 wurde der "Pfeiffersberg" von der Familie Pfeiffer bewirtschaftet, meist durch den Anbau von Spargel.

Seit 1993 ist die Düne Naturdenkmal. Schutzgründe sind die Erhaltung der seltenen Dünenflora und die geologische Bedeutung. Auf dem Areal befinden sich zahlreiche Pflanzenarten, die geschützt, schützenswert oder gefährdet sind.

Toponyme
Folgende historische Namensformen sind bekannt:
 1622: in Heckenbicken
 1630: im Heckenbiegk
 1650: im Hickenbick
 1781: die Hicke Bücke
 Rezenter Beleg (ab ca. 1850) Die Hickerbick
 20. Jahrhundert: Hickebick
 kopial 21. Jahrhundert

Etymologie
 Hicke: Zu ahd. hegga "Wall, Schanze", mhd. hecke, hegge, heck, Hecke, bedeutet in den westmitteldeutschen Dialekten nicht nur "lebender Zaun", sondern auch "Gebüsch, Gestrüpp; niederer Buschwald".

 bick: Wohl zu mhd. gebicke, gebucke, bedeutet "Gebück", "ineinander gebogenes Gebüsch, Gehölzverhau".

Sonstiges
Das Naturdenkmal Hickebick besitzt keinen öffentlichen Zugang.

Literatur
 Hans Ramge, Südhessisches Flurnamenbuch, Hessische Historische Kommission Darmstadt, 2002

Weblinks
Stadt Darmstadt: Naturdenkmäler in Darmstadt, Hickebick

Einzelnachweise

Binnendüne
Urbaner Freiraum in Darmstadt
Naturdenkmal in Darmstadt


In Istanbul, the President attended a meeting of the leaders of Russia, Turkey, Germany and France. Following the talks, Vladimir Putin, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Angela Merkel and Emmanuel Macron adopted a joint statement and gave a news conference.
Vladimir Putin also had bilateral meetings with the Federal Chancellor of Germany and the President of Turkey. Before the four-party summit, he also had a telephone conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron.


all so cute but the kangaroos hugging are my favourite!
Great photos on pinterest, to cute! I want to move into that little turquoise cottage with the matching bike!
Awwww, fur baby pins...Love it!
Cute pics! Pinterest is really lovely, many great stuff there. Thanks for adding your link to Beach Cottage Good Life Wednesdays.
Aaaah! Your pins ARE all those things and more!! Super cute and super funny and super gorgeous....just like someone else I know...yes, YOU!!
I didn't know you were on pinterest too!!! I will find you. I am soooo addicted to that site. haha.
I do love Pinterest...but so scared I will get sucked in to it like my other electronic vices! But of course i follow your wonderful pins!


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Dr Nicholas Aberle is the Safe Climate Campaign Manager at Environment Victoria, one of Australia's leading environment not-for-profit environment organisations. He works on campaigns and policies to reduce Victoria's greenhouse gas emissions, as well as related issues such as the regulation of coal mines and pollution.
Prior to this role, he spent three years at the Victorian Government's Commissioner for Environmental Sustainability, contributing to the 2013 State of the Environment report, with a particular focus on energy and climate issues. At the same time, Nicholas also founded, and for four years ran, the Environmental Film Festival Melbourne.
In a previous career, he was a medical research scientist, completing a PhD in organic chemistry from the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research and a three year research fellowship at Yale University in the USA. He also holds a Law degree from the University of Melbourne.
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Jeff and Janelle have lived in their two-story hillside home for the past 14 years and raised their two children there. Despite the large house and land size, Jeff and Janelle have not had any reasonable offers. For a start, the steep driveway and overgrown front garden are unwelcoming, and the house is a very dated 1970s blonde brick construction. But the deterrents don't stop there… Shaynna, Andrew and Charlie definintely had their work cut out for them. Here are some of the impressive improvements they made to the house.
Shaynna knew the house needed a fresh, modern approach, so she began by stripping it back – starting with the wood panelling in the sunroom. The sunroom went from feeling like a dark and stuffy Scandinavian sauna, to a relaxed multipurpose room, perfect for dining or watching the action in the new backyard.
The kitchen also felt dark due to the slate flooring and timber cabinetry, so by painting the cabinets and changing the handles and splashback, the kitchen became a lighter and more vibrant hub of the home.
The lounge and dining areas were freshened up with paint, new soft shades, and dressed using more modern furniture. The bedrooms were updated with fresh paint and roller blinds, and the carpet was removed to show brilliant floorboards which had been hidden underneath.
The bathroom's wood panels were painted and the bathtub and wall tiles were resurfaced to give the room a fresh look. This helped keep to a stricter budget, given the ensuite renovations were much more extensive. The ensuite vanity top was replaced along with new sinks, tapware and mirrored cabinets, and a new tiled wet area was created with shower and toilet.
Another modern update for the house was adding a home automation system. Lights, appliances and home security can now be controlled by an app from anywhere in the world.
Charlie had a long to-do list at this house. The front overgrown area was cleared and turfed and the house was rendered with an acrylic modified cement-based render. The balcony was transformed with glass balustrading and new pavement paint. All this combined to give the house some much-needed street appeal.
Out the back, the pool fence was brought up to safety standards by removing several trees, and the yard was given a total makeover. Charlie created two different zones separated by a retaining wall. A large area was laid with new turf for children to play, and a paved entertaining area now sits at the bottom of the gentle slope, making it a much more functional and family-friendly garden.


Palliative care is often referred to Cancer. Cancer is one form of terminal illness that needs palliative care. There are many other forms of illnesses that can be classified under palliative care.
The primary care giver's perspective is very important in palliative care and the family needs counselling as the emotional strain, besides financial drain will have an impact on their health.
CovaiCare gives Palliative Care to its residents inside the Assisted Care Centre, where a separate facility has been planned for.


Daylight Saving Time for Amsterdam, Netherlands ( Hollands ) in other years.
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...but still needs to worked on. I am unable to delete connecton preferences in FTP connections, open, edit, etc. commands aren't working. However, with a little more work this can easily relace Total Commander on Windows platform! Keep up the good work!
P.S. Mandriva download is broken.
1) At present there is no real way I can detect to have the make install process go into a temporary directory to enable packaging. Please add the ability to use the DESTDIR parameter with the make install command.
2) The make install process attempts to install documentation files that are not in the tarball. Please fix.
3) The qtcmd.desktop file does not get installed to $PREFIX/share/applications, nor does the qtcmd.png icon get installed into $PREFIX/share/icons. Please fix these issues.
a catch quickly the MDV-File..
to installing on qtcmd ?


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Jordan Bachynski
Obradoiro
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Height: 7'3" (221 cm)
Weight: 256 lbs (116 kg)
Jerseys: #8, #34, #31, #13
Relatives: brother of Dallin Bachynski
High School: Centennial High School (Alberta)
Hometown: Calgary, AB
Agent: Michael Lindeman
College: Arizona St
Current Team: Obradoiro
Win - Loss: 11 - 23
2014 NBA Combine Interviews: Stokes, Bairstow, Bachynski
Jordan Bachynski Updated Scouting Report
Matt Kamalsky
@MKamalsky
Quite possibly the tallest player eligible for the 2014 NBA Draft, the 7'2 Jordan Bachynski ended his senior season on a high note individually, scoring 25 points on 8-14 shooting against fellow prospect Cameron Ridley in an 87-85 loss to Texas in the Second Round of the NCAA Tournament. A much improved player over his four year NCAA career, Bachynski helped Herb Sendek's program to 21 wins, averaging 11.5 points and 8.2 rebounds per-game. One of the top senior center prospects in the country, it would not be at all surprising if the Calgary native found himself on a NBA roster next season.
Should that indeed wind up being the case, Bachynski's size will have a lot to do with it. Possessing well above average height for the center position and a 7'4 wingspan, the Canadian center who took a Mormon mission before starting his college basketball career certainly stands out among his peers. Weighing right around 250-pounds, Bachynski will need to continue getting stronger to maximize his frame moving forward.
Athletically, Bachynski has surprising straight line speed for a player his size, but like most 7-plus-footers, he doesn't accelerate or get off the floor especially well. His lateral quickness is a point of interest in breaking down his skill set for the next level, as his ability to keep up with the pace of the NBA game when he steps out on the perimeter defensively will be key to his ability to translate his strengths to the next level. In college he is simply able to park inside the paint for entire possessions, which is not an option in the NBA due to the defensive three second rules.
Bachysnki has been Arizona State's primary interior option for each of the last two years, using 69.4% of the Sun Devils' post possessions and 14.7% of their total possessions this season, the third highest percentage of the team's total possessions behind Jahii Carson and Jermaine Marshall. His role offensively revolves around his ability to gain position on the block and score over defenders and play off the penetration of his teammates by ducking in behind the defense to provide an outlet inside. He has attempted just one jump shot this season, and is a traditional back to the basket center, lacking the ability to step out to the midrange. Somewhat inconsistent game-to-game despite his advanced age, Bachynski struggled at times, scoring less than 6 points in 8 games this season due to poor shooting or foul trouble.
On the low block, Bachynski displays decent footwork and an effective hook shot with his left hand. He bends his knees well for a man his size, does a decent job fighting for position underneath despite his high center of gravity and lack of strength relative to some of the players defensive him, and has the mobility to adjust to poorly thrown entry passes inside. Though he will force the action to his left hand at times, he will pivot back to his right hand for a scoop or quick push shot when he feels the defense clearly overplaying his strong hand. He's made significant progress with his post arsenal since arriving at Arizona State, but is unlikely to emerge as much of a back to the basket threat in the pros due to his relatively narrow frame, which probably won't change that much in the future considering he's already 24 years old.
51.4% of Bachynsi's total shot attempts came in the post this season, and while he is not a power player on the block by any stretch, he's developed the ability to use his size to score over the top in the paint. His 1.016 points per shot out of the post ranks in the 67th percentile nationally according to Synergy Sports Technology and reflect his solid shooting touch but his inconsistency when he can't maintain his balance and the times his predictable post repertoire plays against him.
When he isn't operating in the post, Bachynski does a good job identifying and setting up shop in the soft spots of the defense, but can't always take advantage when he receives the ball inside as effectively as he could. Despite his running ability, he isn't overly explosive, nor is he always aggressive attacking the rim with purpose off the catch, both of which limit his effectiveness as a finisher. He is most effective when he can simply tip the ball in off a miss or can catch the ball on the move rolling to the rim to get some momentum to elevate and finish above the rim, and certainly doesn't struggle inside. Bachynski scores a respectable 1.258 points per shot around the rim in finishing situations which ranks in the 75th percentile among all Division I players. An improved foul shooter, Bachynski's ability to convert at the line has helped his scoring numbers, even if he could still stand to improve on the 69.3% he shot this season.
Just an average rebounder, Bachynski ranks second to last in offensive rebounds per-40 minutes pace adjusted and 10th in total rebounds per-40 minutes pace adjusted among the 16 centers in our top-100. Compounding his struggles on the boards, he tends to bring the ball down once he secures it, especially on the offensive end, which often leads to avoidable turnovers. Despite his length, Bachynski is an area rebounder who doesn't seemingly have the same instincts and anticipation on the glass that make him a standout defender.
One of the elite shot blockers in the country, Bachynski's lack of rebounding ability belies his knack for using his size and length inside defensively. He anchored Arizona State's interior defense this season contesting shots rotating over from the weakside and stringing out ball handlers when he meets penetrators in the lane. He doesn't have great lateral speed and doesn't get great lift, but has very good timing and quick hands, often swatting the ball away before finishers are able to get it out of their hands. Bachynski led the NCAA blocking 4 shots per-game and ranked 9th in blocks per-40 minutes pace adjusted among players in our database.
As an individual defender, Bachynski's lack of strength and lateral movement are concerns in projecting him to the next level. He struggles when defenders draw him away from the rim as he doesn't have the quickness to stay in front of face up scorers in the midrange. His ability to show and recover on the pick and roll is also a question mark. Able to get by simply sitting back in the paint when his man set a ball screen this season, he'll need to show the ability to step out to the perimeter and quickly retreat to the paint if he's going to fit in defensively in the NBA. On the block, his size made him an intimidating presence defending the post one-on-one at the NCAA level, but he'll need to continue getting stronger if interior defense is going to be his calling card as a pro.
A known commodity at this point, Bachynski is a prolific shot blocker with a nice hook shot and excellent size who will have a few questions to answer in the coming months regarding how he'll fit in at the NBA level. His lack of strength and lateral quickness will certainly be under the microscope as teams gauge what kind of impact he can have defensively at the next level.
Teams will also surely look into Bachynski's ankle issues from his high school days, but he hasn't missed a game in two years. Their more imminent concern may be his age, since at 24, Bachynski is the oldest player in our top-100 and will be judged against players that may be perceived to have more long-term upside. Either way, Bachynski could certainly hear his name called on draft night, and even if he doesn't, he'll get plenty of looks this summer and have his choice of options if he doesn't find himself in the NBA immediately.
Trending Prospects: Jordan Bachynski
Kyle Nelson
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Junior center Jordan Bachynski has hardly had a conventional college career, enrolling as a freshman at Arizona State at age 21 after spending two years in Florida on a Mormon mission. Bachynski was not a very well-known recruit after playing most of his high school career in Canada and being hampered by a serious ankle injury when he finally did move to the States to attend Findlay Prep. The story of how he ended up electing to sign at Arizona State over the likes of UConn, Oregon State, UNLV and others is one of the more unique you'll encounter.
Bachynski was a role player during his first two years on one of the NCAA's worst high major teams. A lot changed over the summer, as Arizona State sits just one game out of first place in the PAC-12, and Bachynski is posting career highs in nearly every statistical category while logging four double-doubles and one triple-double. In the wake of a 22 point, 15 rebound, and 6 block performance during Arizona State's 78-60 drubbing of UCLA, NBA scouts are no longer wondering whether he is a PAC-12 caliber player, but rather, the question has become: is Jordan Bachynski a legitimate NBA prospect?
At 7'2 with a 7'4 wingspan and a solid 248 pound-frame, Bachynski has excellent size for the center position at the next level, though he must continue to add more muscle to his frame. Furthermore, he is an above average athlete for his size, running the floor well with solid mobility and explosiveness around the basket. His physical profile alone is intriguing from a scout's perspective, as he looks to be physically and athletically capable of playing at the next level.
While Bachynski has been a relatively unknown commodity thus far in his career on the offensive end, he has emerged as a competent, albeit inconsistent, post scorer as a junior, to the tune of 14.8 points per 40 minutes pace adjusted, looking proficient scoring both in the post and out of the pick-and-roll.
Bachynski shows good hands and much improved footwork along with soft touch around the basket, evidenced in his career high 60.5% FG%. Though his post repertoire is still fairly basic, he now looks comfortable attempting hook shots with his left hand, as well as a variety of up-and-unders, scoop shots, and simple spin moves. While he still has a tendency to look mechanical in his movements, his instincts are much improved compared to where he was as a freshman, particularly his patience in the post, his willingness to use the glass, and the fact that he goes straight up after receiving the ball around the basket.
That being said, Bachynski must continue to get stronger as he sometimes struggles to carve out space, hold his position, and finish with authority against smaller post players. Similarly, smaller players have little trouble ripping the ball out of his hands when he brings it down or puts it on the floor. Along these lines, improving his ball-handling ability and further developing his right hand will allow him to be more efficient at this level and more useful at the next. Finally and perhaps most importantly, continuing to build upon his success operating out of the pick-and-roll will be essential to his NBA prospects, as he shows perhaps his best potential as an offensive player with the timing and finishing ability he displays here.
On the defensive end Bachynski has improved as a rebounder – posting a career high 10.4 rebounds per 40 minutes pace adjusted – and he has blossomed into an elite shot blocker. Despite playing fewer minutes than Jeff Withey and Nerlens Noel, his 4.1 blocks per game ranks fourth among prospects in our database and his 6.0 per 40 minutes pace adjusted establishes him as the second most prolific shot blocker in our database.
With that said, he is not a particularly focused post defender, often biting on pump fakes and getting out of position and occasionally losing track of his man, leading to easy looks around the basket. Furthermore, he struggles to close out on shooters and lacks ideal lateral quickness to defend both perimeter oriented big men and the pick-and-roll. Therefore, while he is an excellent defensive presence inside, there remain significant question marks as to whether he can hold his own here in the NBA.
Bachynski's NBA prospects are still somewhat up in the air. For one, scouts will have to determine to what extent the 23-year-old junior can continue to develop considering his advanced age. Though he has not played nearly as much organized basketball as his age suggests due to spending five years in high school and his LDS mission, he will be a 25-year-old NBA rookie should he elect to stay at Arizona State through his senior year. Furthermore, his jaw-dropping performance at UCLA has so far proved to be an exception rather than the rule, as he has struggled against frontcourts with NBA-caliber size and athleticism, particularly in match-ups against the likes of Arizona, Oregon, USC, Washington, and Creighton.
That being said, there is quite a bit to like about Bachynski and his developmental trajectory, combined with what seem to be excellent intangibles and a solid work ethic, suggests that he will continue to improve. Mobile 7'2 centers who can block shots and finish around the basket will always attract NBA scouts' attention; so, if he can become more consistent, as well as prove that he can contribute offensively and defend his position consistently against NBA caliber players, then his stock will rise accordingly. What is clear, though, is that the 7'2 junior is no longer flying under the radar and will have every opportunity to realize his potential as a prospect at Arizona State.
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Ubuntu, the software developer behind Linux OS, has announced plans to develop its first smartphone that will be a smartphone-PC hybrid – The Ubuntu Edge.
Canonical (the company behind Ubuntu) is planning to raise $32 million of funds in 31 days to produce 40,000 devices that will run both Linux and Android OS. The company has chosen Indiegogo, a crowd funding website to help it in raising funds for the upcoming smartphone.
[blockquote cite="Canonical's founder, Mark Shuttleworth"] Linux-based Ubuntu is different to other smartphone operating systems because it can run the same desktop applications as a PC installed with its software and it will have substantially more RAM than a typical high-end phone.
According to the verge, Canonical reached over $1 million funding for the Ubuntu Edge in just first 5hours and the majority of funds were from the users who are interested in purchasing the device at its initial price i-e $600.


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After deciding what section of roadway your group would like to adopt, your group should designate an official representative to take care of contacting the County Department of Public Works and arrange the Adoption. This representative will also be the County's contact person for the Adopt-A-Highway program during the time your group is involved in the program (groups can be anyone from civic associations, families, businesses, community organizations, youth groups, etc.). Your official representative should first contact the Highway Maintenance Division at (631) 852-4070 to register your group. The Highway Maintenance Division will then send you that "ADOPTION" agreement or you can Download a Copy of the ADOPTION AGREEMENT (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader). This contract is then filled out and mailed back to:
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The attached SAFETY TRAINING GUIDELINES must be adhered to. Additional copies of these guidelines will be supplied if needed. Also, we will be happy to conduct a safety training program for the participants if requested. The session takes approximately one-half hour and will focus on group safety and procedures. If interested, contact the Highway Maintenance Office (631) 852-4070 to schedule a training session.
Once the Adoption is approved arrangements should be made to go to the Suffolk County Department of Public Works, 335 Yaphank to pick up your equipment. The safety vests and signs are on loan and your group is responsible for the equipment during the time that it is in your possession. This equipment must be returned to the Department of Public Works if or when your Adoption agreement ceases.
After you have returned your contract, your group's "Adopt-A-Highway" sign will be installed. Your name will appear as you have listed it on your contract. Please allow the Department sufficient time to have the signs made and installed. Signs will be posted at each end of the road section you adopt.
Upon cleaning up your area, please call the Highway Maintenance Division at (631) 852-4070 so that arrangements can be made to have the bagged debris picked up. Be aware that debris piled up on Fridays will probably not be picked up until Monday. After you have cleaned up your area, bagged debris can be piled underneath your Adopt-A-Highway signs to make it easier for the crews to locate. In the absence of a sign, please pile the debris along the road near the curb if possible, in one area, where it will be visible for pick up crews to locate.
Additional information may be obtained by contacting the Highway/Fleet Maintenance Division at (631) 852-4070.
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Figure 1. A tortoise hand shadow from Henry Bursill's Hand Shadows To Be Thrown Upon The Wall.
Any discussion of communicative programming requires us to be able to appreciate the individual notions of programming and communication; in fact, we need to be able to consider these notions both separately and in conjunction. However, although there is clearly plentiful discussion within software communities of what constitutes programming, I don't feel that enough attention is paid to the notion of communication. I believe this is because defining, understanding and discussing the notion of programming as a form of communication is actually really hard.
So, what do programmers do with hard problems? Divide and conquer! This post is therefore one such attempt to divide the concept of communication into four smaller, more specific concepts: perception, language, context and perspective1.
With hand shadows, the objective is to cast a shadow of a particular artefact. For example, consider the example illustrated in Figure 1. The artefact that is perceived in this case is a tortoise. When we communicate, the goal can be seen to transfer information in such a way that the correct perceptions are made clear to your audience. If you want them to perceive a tortoise, then clearly you have to achieve the equivalent of casting a shadow of a tortoise.
Figure 2. A man with a frightful expression.
Hand shadows are created by manipulating your hands into a specific shape. You form a three dimensional object which has a specific two dimensional plane which projects a shadow of a given form (which is then perceived as described above).
In this case, your hands can be seen as language. Note that the relationship between the language and the shadow isn't always particularly obvious and clear. In the case of the tortoise in Figure 1 the hand shape is pretty similar to the shadow. However, consider the hand shape used to project the frightful expression in Figure 2, the relationship between hand and shadow isn't so obvious in this case.
Clearly, different combinations of twists and overlaps produce different shapes just like different combinations of syntactic elements produce different sentences.
The surface is the area onto which the shadow is projected. Usually this surface is a flat wall. However, this need not be the case; the shape and properties of the surface will affect the shadow's form. Imagine the same shadow projected onto a wall, then a sphere, how about onto curtains which are fluttering in the wind?
The surface is the context of the communication; it is the element that is consistent for a given hand shadow show2.
The fourth component of the analogy is probably the most subtle; it's so evasive it's not even visible in the illustrations. It's the light source which generates the shadows.
Usually when we create hand shadows we use a fixed light source such as a ceiling-mounted projector. However, this also need not be the case. If our light source is a torch and we start to shine it from different locations, we see a potentially profound effect on the shadow produced given a constant hand formation language; the shadow will stretch and distort. Given the right hand formation or language we might even construct a man that winks if we are to move the light source along a particular path3.
In this analogy the light source can be seen as an individual's perspective. Each individual that you're communicating with will have his or her own unique perspective which will cast it's own different shadow given the same hand formation and surface. Understanding that each individual has their own unique perspective which will cause them to have different perceptions of the same language and context is key to understanding Communicative Programming.
OK, so how does all this relate to programming? To me, one of the clearest messages I get when I spend time considering this analogy is that we shouldn't just focus on the code we write. We need to understand that programming is really just another form of communication, albeit a much more formal and process oriented one. It's fair to say that predominantly the audience of our communication has been the computer, but we're starting to see a growing need to communicate with a wider audience that includes real people - even people that have no knowledge of formal notation of process.
We need to start off by exploring the domain of the project in order to determine our context. The context contains many things such as shared vocabulary, concepts, ways of expression. Another way to consider it is a set of sensible defaults - a base or foundation from which to start from. If we can get a good grasp of the context and understand the surface we're projecting onto, it can reduce the amount of contortion and manipulation we have to do with our language to achieve the desired result. We can start to let the context do some of the work for us.
Also, once we have understood who our audience is we can then start to understand their perspectives. Having some kind of insight into this will drastically increase our chance of casting the right shadows with our code in the given context so that they we can start to generate a common perception.
If we manage to get a common perception, all kinds of magic takes place. We are much more capable of having lucid and accurate conversations about the project that all participants are more confident about with much reduced overhead. This is what I refer to as conceptual efficiency. This is the holy grail.
Now, this decomposition isn't perfect and as soon as you start mentioning notions such as perception and perspective you very quickly start sinking deep into a linguistic quagmire and before you know it you're drowning in a debate that rapidly tends towards the abstractly absurd. However, if we briefly forgo the pursuit of philosophical perfection and settle on pragmatic usefulness I think that this particular division has didactic value.
Clearly, the context isn't a constant and is very much subject to change. However, for the purpose of this analogy it's useful to consider that it's relatively constant for a given communication exchange.
Ok, my American brethren, you're probably already imagining me holding aloft a hot and dangerous burning torch which most certainly would cause an organic animation of the shadows.


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James Albert Young, Jr.
James Albert (Jimmy) Young, Jr. of Charlotte, NC, died on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at the age of 71. He was born in Richmond, VA on April 25, 1951, the son of James Albert (Ab) Young and Elizabeth Bridgforth (Betty) Young. Jimmy grew up in Fayetteville, NC, but his parents drove to Richmond for his birth so that he would be born a "Virginia Gentleman".
He graduated from Terry Sanford High School in 1969, where he was voted "Best All Around" and went on to graduate in 1973 from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he was a member of the Alpha Tau Omega (ATO) fraternity. He made lifelong friends and memories at UNC, and in Charlotte, and he cherished those friendships until the day he died.
Jimmy never met a stranger, and his friends would all agree that he was the life of the party. He had many nicknames - Buzzy, Whispering Jimmy, The One, The One Jimmy Young, and many others that can't be listed here. A lifelong Tar Heel and true fan, his daughters were forbidden from having friends over during Carolina games, and he would only take phone calls from certain friends during games for superstitious reasons.
He was also a decent golfer back in the day, and enjoyed time on, and off, the golf course with friends at Charlotte Country Club and Grandfather Golf & Country Club. Jimmy loved music, and everyone close to him has a song that they associate with him - from Elvis to The Rolling Stones to Led Zeppelin to James Taylor to Les Miserables. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. To know him was to love him.
For the past 22 years, Jimmy worked for Bill Crawford and his wonderful team at Wilmar Inc., where he was well known for his sincere interest in the personal lives of his clients and their families. He joined Wilmar after managing the Leasing Department for Bank of America.
Jimmy was a very loving father who taught his children and grandchildren important life lessons of kindness, loyalty, humility, and humor. When he took his daughters to elementary school, he asked them to do four things for him every day: make a new friend, do something nice for somebody, have a good time, and learn something. In a note to his grandson and namesake, James, he wrote: "If someone less fortunate than you needs your help, you help them. Always leave someone, someplace or something better than when you found it. Smile, always. It's so much easier to smile than it is to frown. Smiling will also win you friends. Friends - surround yourself with more friends than you can count. Lastly, and maybe most importantly, the worst thing you can ever do is to hurt someone's feelings." Jimmy lived by this philosophy and touched many people throughout his life with his genuine warmth and kindness.
Jimmy is survived by his devoted wife of 44 years, Katherine Ballagh (Kate) Young; his beloved daughters, Krissie Nuckols and her husband, Chris, and Katie Harris and her husband, Trip, all of Charlotte; his adoring grandsons, James and Richard Nuckols; his Bridgforth cousins and many friends. His wife, daughters, sons-in-law, and grandsons were his greatest pride and joy. He was predeceased by his parents, Betty and Ab, and brother Richard Bridgforth (Dick) Young.
A memorial service will be at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at Providence United Methodist Church in Charlotte (2810 Providence Road, 28211) with a reception to follow at Charlotte Country Club (2465 Mecklenburg Avenue, 28205). The service will be livestreamed at: https://boxcast.tv/view/james-young-jr-memorial-service-shi82tryvwgnih9qp1dh for those unable to attend in person.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Jimmy's name to HopeWay, 1717 Sharon Road West, Charlotte, NC 28210 (www.hopeway.org/donate) or What's Next Ministry, 338 S. Sharon Amity Road, P.O. Box 348, Charlotte, NC 28211(www.whatsnextministry.org)
Arrangements are in the care of Kenneth W. Poe Funeral & Cremation Service, 1321 Berkeley Ave., Charlotte, NC; 28204 (704) 641-7606. Online condolences can be shared at www.kennethpoeservices.com.
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Tommy Campbell
I loved Jimmy Young and will truly miss our "Christmas beer get togethers" at Providence Road Sundries. I knew and loved Ab, Betty and Dick too. Jimmy and I would talk about the ups and downs of our lives and reminisce about the good times. We made sure we left each other with smiles and laughter..
Till the next time my good friend,
I loved Jimmy Young and will truly miss our "Christmas beer get togethers" at Providence Road Sundries. I knew and loved Ab, Betty and Dick too. Jimmy and I would talk about the ups and downs of our lives and remines about the good times. We made sure we left each other with smiles and laughter..
Natalie Kutcher
Such a beautiful tribute to the most wonderful uncle and godfather I could have asked for. I always looked forward to seeing Uncle Jimmy and he always made everyone around him feel loved and appreciated. I will miss him more than words can express. Sending all my love and prayers.
Marty Moore Wickham
Lovely Obit to honor Jimmy, my other "Moore Boy".
Oh the stories we will tell, mostly hilarious, some very poignant. Memories that make me smile.
Karen Wooten
Woot and I are so so sorry to hear of this loss, for you and your girls, as well as so many others who loved and laughed with Jimmy. Back in the 70s, when Jimmy worked at 1st Citizen's Bank and I worked across the hall at 1st Federal S&L at South Park, he made sure I got approved for my very first Master
Card. I'm sure Woot would say "thanks, jimmy, for nothing!" I've always remembered Jimmy for going out of his way to be kind. Prayers for you all. -karen
Bailey Barnett
Since I have know Jimmy since the 70's, everything in the obituary is true !! Also, he always took up for the "underdog" and he wrote the best ever thank you notes !
We will all miss his outgoing and quick witted personality.I love you Jimmy - Bailey
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The Friends of West Jesmond Primary School are our school parents' organisation. They do a fantastic job in supporting our school and it would be much-appreciated if as many parents as possible could get involved and give their support too!
Volunteering with The Friends is a rewarding experience and is a great way to meet other parents and become involved with the life of the school. The Friends support the school by organising a variety of social and fundraising events for children and adults during the school year. The Friends' aim is to ensure parents and guardians have a chance to socialise and have fun while raising money for the school.


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Zoe Condliffe's startup She's a Crowd is providing a digital tool to deal with gender-based violence. (Photo: Supplied)
Female tech power finding tools to tackle sexual misconduct
Maria Slade | Guest writer
A graduate of a women-only startup incubator is using crowdsourcing to gather usable data about patterns of sexual assault.
Whereas once the female of the species was expected to deal with 'creepy' behaviour from men as best she could, the #metoo movement has empowered women to speak out about sexual harassment and violence in our society like never before.
Combine that revolution with a digital solution and you have an innovative new business idea.
Melbourne woman Zoe Condliffe's venture She's a Crowd provides an online platform for women to anonymously tell their stories of gender-based intimidation, harassment and assault.
Websites for people to anonymously share such stories of abuse are not new, but the twist in Condliffe's concept is that each of these stories is geotagged, allowing She's a Crowd to aggregate the data and provide valuable information to governments and other decision-makers about the prevalence of gender-based violence on their patch. Condliffe believes she's also the first to turn the idea into a money-making enterprise, albeit that She's a Crowd aims to invest much of its profit back into the initiative.
The recently launched platform has already collected 10,000 stories, and although it's Australian-domiciled there is nothing to stop women from all over the world adding their experiences to the database.
The researcher in gender and crowdsourcing technology at Monash University says it's an idea whose time has come. While more than 80% of sexual assaults go unreported, half a million women told their stories in the first 24 hours of the #metoo movement, Condliffe says.
"I think it's one of those things, the right solution at the right time," she says. "MeToo happened and I knew that women wanted to share their stories online, and that they didn't have a place where they could do it and feel like it was actually being used."
She's a Crowd may have remained no more than a concept had Condliffe not joined SheStarts, a women-only startup incubator helping female entrepreneurs build tech companies.
The only one of its kind in this part of the world and very possibly unique internationally, SheStarts was launched in Australia in 2016 by accelerator provider Blue Chilli in conjunction with MYOB and ANZ. Two cohorts of female startup founders have now graduated from the programme, and it is recruiting for the 2019 course.
MYOB's executive GM of marketing and direct sales Natalie Feehan says there have been some notable SheStarts successes, such as FarmPay, an online payment platform founded by a farmer who was appalled at how long it took for she and her husband to get paid for their produce, and VetChat providing virtual vet consultations. The programme has been so successful that the organisers are looking at rolling it out to other countries, including New Zealand.
The SheStarts founders come from diverse backgrounds and have different skill sets, Feehan says. What they have in common is that they all have a great idea but just don't know how to make it happen. Blue Chilli saw that 90% of the founders coming through its programmes were men, and identified an opportunity to create an accelerator specifically for non-technical women.
"The number one challenge for female entrepreneurs is if they don't have a tech background, they don't know how to bring a technical product or idea to life," she says.
According to The US National Centre for Women and Information Technology, the percentage of women working in tech has steadily declined since 1991. Just a quarter of the global tech workforce are women, and in New Zealand that figure is even worse at 23 per cent, MYOB says in its Women in Tech report. Kiwi men are twice as likely to study ICT and five times as likely to study engineering as their female counterparts, it says.
We still have an issue with women in tech, both in terms of the lack of a pipeline of females with technical skills as well as in attitudes, Condliffe says.
"I can tell you firsthand it's really challenging to be a female founder. You don't get taken as seriously," she says.
"The other day I was pitching at a huge pitch event, and I won People's Choice award, and that's a pretty big deal, there were 100 people that were vying for these prizes. I went up to one of the judges after and said, 'I'd love feedback on the business from your perspective'. He said, 'you only won People's Choice because women voted for you'. And I was like, 'are women not people?'."
Nevertheless she has received more positive feedback to She's a Crowd than to any other social venture she's been involved with, Condliffe says.
Her target client base is organisations such as universities and local councils which are keen to know on a granular level what is going on for inhabitants of their spaces. Currently the majority of their information on sexual assault comes from crime statistics, which given the under-reporting of the problem leaves a large data gap.
She's a Crowd allows women to share all the details of an incident, including exactly where and when it happened and whether they knew the offender, and stories span the spectrum from intimidation to assault.
She's a Crowd has studied how women talk about these things and it uses their language, Condliffe says.
"They won't say, 'I was sexually assaulted', they'll say 'I was groped', or 'this guy just felt creepy to me'. Every single story is geotagged so that means it's given an exact location of where it happened, so we're collecting all this data, and we can create maps that pick up trends."
It will enable decision-makers to look at what's happening and why, and what can be done about it, she says.
"There might be a bar and the bar staff are like, 'yeah, we get reports all the time'. But no-one's actually keeping track of it."
Women in New Zealand can use the platform to report incidents, although that data won't be usable until it reaches a critical mass, Condliffe says.
"But we would encourage everyone to share their story because they're beginning to chip away at the problem. That will go straight into our database and one day be used."
New Zealand entrepreneurs can also apply to take part in SheStarts. However, if they wish to raise capital for their business through Blue Chilli's networks once they graduate they would need to incorporate the business in Australia, Feehan says.
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We love to help our clients create impactful events, whether it's with cutting-edge technology or meaningful attendee interaction, Meeting Tomorrow believes in seizing the opportunity of getting your important message across. A great space to take advantage of is the one spot where everyone is looking — the stage (optional *jazz hands*).
Based on our experience and past events we've produced, we've pulled together some pointers to keep in mind when building out your stage design.
The existing brick walls in the below photo had the potential to make the event feel…basement-y, but instead, the stage design flips it around and the walls are an asset. Exposed truss paired with the brick walls create a cool, industrial feel to the dual-screen setup. Lighting the truss with battery operated LED uplights in the event colors pulls the eye in and makes a bold statement. Are you ready to rock?!
In this tri-screen setup the hard set design surrounds the wide screens to create a sleek, clean feel. In case you're wondering, the hard set is made up of three-dimensional tiles called moddim tiles/panels. The modern look is enhanced with uplighting in sunny colors to create a warm ambiance that transports the audience to the desert. Sweltering heat not included.
Want to put stuff onstage? Pass on the inflatable flailing tube man (they're called skydancers!) and instead opt for something like the lightboxes seen below. The grid and frosted finish on the set pieces give the stage some gravitas, while still adding balance and a great looking background. The colored lights in the lightboxes can be customized, matching your event's look or creating a dynamic scenic change between presenters. Additionally, lightboxes come in a wide range of sizes and finishes, so the options are endless.
The event pictured below took place in Chicago's Palmer House, a classic Beaux Arts-style hotel (similar to Art Deco). The client wanted a modern vibe for their event, which was established with strategic set pieces and lighting. Called SuperColumns, the tiered design and funky pattern brings a modern feel which is accentuated by the contrasting aesthetic of the venue.
This photo showcases the use of IMAG (image magnification). The flanking screens show an enhanced, or magnified, view of the speaker. Utilizing the screens and appropriately switching between content and IMAG keeps the audience engaged and emphasizes key takeaways from the presentation.
Meeting Tomorrow is a full-service event production company. We'd love to help you with your next meeting or event, anywhere nationwide.
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About the author: Megan Gaffney is a Marketing Specialist at Meeting Tomorrow. She loves warm hugs, cats, and very large glasses of wine.