An Oregon state senator has filed a lawsuit against top lawmakers and the governor, saying the passage of a controversial March tax measure violated the state constitution.
Brian Boquist, a Republican from Dallas, Oregon, filed the suit Tuesday in state tax court, naming the Oregon Department of Revenue as well as Gov. Kate Brown and the heads of both halves of the state legislature in their official capacities, seeking to block the implementation of Senate Bill 1528.
The move amounts to the latest Republican objection to the bill, which passed the Legislature in March, and stopped a federal tax deduction created by President Donald Trump from automatically lowering Oregonians' state income taxes.
Because Oregon uses residents' federal tax numbers to calculate how much they owe the state, the federal deduction was set to effectively copy directly onto Oregonians' state taxes, automatically lowering them as well and costing the state about $217 million in its first two years.
The new law let taxpayers keep the federal deduction, but stopped it from copying over. Legislative Democrats including Senate president Peter Courtney cast the move as a fix and pushed it through over strong objections from Republicans.
Boquist said Wednesday that amounted to an effective tax increase and should have triggered a constitutional requirement for a three-fifths majority vote to pass, instead of a simple majority.
"No one is arguing the facts," Boquist said. "They passed it... The question is whether that complies with the state constitution."
A spokesman for Brown declined to comment on the suit, citing its pending status, and Senate President Peter Courtney likewise generally declined to comment beyond saying through a spokesman that the suit had been expected.
Central to the debate — and the lawsuit — is the question of which historical baseline the new law should be evaluated against.
During debates in the legislature, Democrats generally compared the law to taxes in the state before the Trump tax cut.
Compared to tax levels at that time, no one's state taxes will go up under the new law, because it only stops the new federal deduction from being copied onto state taxes, according to nonpartisan legislative economists.
But Republicans broadly objected to using that older baseline.
Instead, prominent Republicans argued that because 1528 was introduced after the Trump overhaul became law, it should only be compared to the lower tax that eligible residents would have paid when the new deduction was copied onto their state taxes.
Relative to that lower baseline, even bringing residents' taxes back to the level they were at before the Trump tax deduction would be a tax increase, opponents argued at the time.
At its heart, said Boquist Wednesday, his suit seeks legal blessing for that reasoning, in the form of a judgment voiding the new state law.


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African-American Lawmakers Decry $21 Million Cut to Education
By Michael Pope • Feb 14, 2019
The blackface scandals have caused lawmakers to approach a number of policy issues in new ways. That includes the budget.
Michael Pope reports
African-American lawmakers from urban parts of Virginia facing high poverty want this moment to be one of opportunity, not just a time of scandal and intrigue. But also a time of reckoning.
Appearing at a press conference Thursday to call for more funding for schools, Delegate Delores McQuinn of Richmond talked about the opportunity of this moment. "One one of the things I am certain of that our governor has been very committed to looking out for those who have been marginalized, disenfranchised and truly disadvantaged," McQuinn said.
Delegate Jeff Bourne of Richmond says he's disappointed the House and Senate budget amendments removed $21 million in state funding for school divisions with the highest percentage of African-American students. "What I think the last two weeks for us is to have some real conversation and put some real action behind our words when we talk about equity."
At the top of the agenda for these lawmakers is something called the at-risk add on — a plan that would provide extra funding to school divisions with high rates of poverty.
This report, provided by Virginia Public Radio, was made possible with support from the Virginia Education Association.
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When Lawmakers Promise a Raise for Teachers, It Doesn't Always Happen
By Mallory Noe-Payne • Jan 29, 2019
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Republicans and Democrats in Virginia are both on board with a five-percent raise for teachers. That news comes after thousands of educators marched to the capitol this week, demanding more funding for public education. But when it comes to teacher salaries, there's more than meets the eye.

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MONACO–(Marketwired – Jul 24, 2013) – Scorpio Bulkers Inc. ( OSLO-OTC : SALT ) (or the "Company") announced today that it has reached agreements with three yards in China to construct a minimum of 11 and up to 14 newbuilding vessels designed for the carriage of dry bulk commodities.
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The Company has reached agreements with ChengXi Shipyard CO. Ltd. ("ChengXi"), Dalian COSCO KHI Ship Engineering Co. Ltd. ("DACKS"), and Nantong COSCO KHI Ship Engineering Co. Ltd. ("NACKS") for the construction of a minimum of 11 and up to 14 dry bulk vessels for approximately $27 million each. The vessels are from 61,000 to 64,000 DWT ("Ultramax" vessels) designed for the carriage of dry bulk commodities. Of the first 11 vessels, 2 will be delivered in the first quarter of 2015, 1 in the second quarter of 2015, 5 in the third quarter of 2015, 2 in the fourth quarter of 2015, and 1 in the first quarter of 2016. The additional vessels, if confirmed, would be delivered 2 in the second quarter of 2016 and 1 in the third quarter of 2016.
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Why Is Voting Important To Democracy?
1 What is the purpose of voting?
2 Why is voting important quizlet?
3 Why is high voter turnout important?
4 What is our voting system called?
5 What are the 4 types of voting?
6 What are the advantages of compulsory voting?
7 What are three ways that voter turnout might be increased quizlet?
8 Is the right to vote in political elections?
9 Why do polls properly carried out play a particularly important role in democratic nations quizlet?
10 What factors decrease voter turnout quizlet?
11 What does turnout mean?
12 How is apathy related to voter turnout rate quizlet?
13 What are the 5 methods of voting?
14 Is voting the only part of democracy?
15 How does second preference voting work?
What is the purpose of voting?
Voting is a method for a group, such as a meeting or an electorate, in order to make a collective decision or express an opinion usually following discussions, debates or election campaigns. Democracies elect holders of high office by voting.
Why is voting important quizlet?
It is important because without it citizens would not be able to choose the people who will run their government. It is also a major responsibility. Those that do not vote are failing to carry out a civic responsibility. They are also handing over their political power to views they may oppose.
Why is high voter turnout important?
Significance. High voter turnout is often considered to be desirable, though among political scientists and economists specializing in public choice, the issue is still debated. A high turnout is generally seen as evidence of the legitimacy of the current system.
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What is our voting system called?
In the Electoral College system, each state gets a certain number of electors based on its total number of representatives in Congress. Each elector casts one electoral vote following the general election; there are a total of 538 electoral votes. The candidate that gets more than half (270) wins the election.
What are the 4 types of voting?
There are many variations in electoral systems, but the most common systems are first-past-the-post voting, Block Voting, the two-round (runoff) system, proportional representation and ranked voting.
What are the advantages of compulsory voting?
Compulsory registration and voting increase the legitimacy of elected representatives. Candidates winning seats in parliament really do win a majority of the people's votes. In countries like the United States, where the turnout can be low, candidates can win with much less than a majority of the eligible vote.
What are three ways that voter turnout might be increased quizlet?
To increase voter turnout in the United States, I would suggest these options: move to all-mail voting, hold elections on weekends, automatically register voters, and pass federal law that further reduces impediments to voter registration.
Is the right to vote in political elections?
Suffrage, political franchise, or simply franchise is the right to vote in public, political elections (although the term is sometimes used for any right to vote). The combination of active and passive suffrage is sometimes called full suffrage. Suffrage is often conceived in terms of elections for representatives.
Why do polls properly carried out play a particularly important role in democratic nations quizlet?
Question: Why Do Polls, Properly Carried Out, Play A Particularly Important Role In Democratic Nations? Push Polls Can Help Voters Make Informed Choices. Polls Are Means Of Gauging Whether The Public Consents To The Laws And Actions Of The Government O O Voters Can Use Polls To Determine Who Is
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What factors decrease voter turnout quizlet?
Terms in this set (8)
Education. -those with more education are more likely to vote.
Income. -wealthier voters are more likely to turnout at election time.
Age. -young voters are less likely to turnout than older voters (until 70)
Gender.
Religion.
race.
Occupation.
Voter identification laws.
What does turnout mean?
(Entry 1 of 2) 1: the number of people who participate in or attend an event a heavy voter turnout. 2a: a place where something (such as a road) turns out or branches off. b: a space adjacent to a highway in which vehicles may park or pull into to enable others to pass.
How is apathy related to voter turnout rate quizlet?
Suffrage is the right to vote. How is apathy related to voter turnout rate? Apathy is related to turnout rate as a lack of interest will lower voter turnout rate.
What are the 5 methods of voting?
Regular methods
Voice vote.
Rising vote.
Show of hands.
Signed ballot.
Repeated balloting.
Preferential voting.
Cumulative voting.
Runoffs.
Is voting the only part of democracy?
Another responsibility of citizens is voting. The law does not require citizens to vote, but voting is a very important part of any democracy. By voting, citizens are participating in the democratic process. Citizens vote for leaders to represent them and their ideas, and the leaders support the citizens' interests.
How does second preference voting work?
The second choice (candidate with the number 2) is identified on each ballot and the vote is transferred to the second choice candidate. The candidate with the fewest votes at this point is excluded and the votes for this candidate are redistributed to the voter's next choice candidate.


Hear is another letter that Arty sent to us when he was on his big adventure to the cold tundra of W-I-S-C-O-N-S-I-N.....we made Mama promise to get these over with before it is NEXT Christmas!!
We arrived and Wisconsin Gramma's house last night and went to bed early. No snuggling with Mama and Daddy though, they brought my room...BOO!! But I was a good boy and slept all the night through!! Guess what happened???
Santy Paws came AGAIN while I was sleeping!!!
Here I am getting lots of lovin' from the human pups, they were very gentle!! Daddy is holding some of my pressies for me!!
Here I am wearing one of my pressies from Gramma. It is a light that goes on my collar so I can go for NIGHTIME WALKIES (hint, hint Mama)!!
I am giving my cousin E kisses!! She is such a good girl and just wanted to play and play with me!!
(that's part 2 ;-)). Mama is going to help me try and send you a movie of me and Cousin I playing for tomorrow!!
Since I am ever so tired from my rough weekend of sleeping and snuggling I am letting Mama tell you a little about our sickie foster sister Miss Fluffy Bella today.
Thanks soooo much Dory, and thanks for all the snuggles this weekend!!
The week before Christmas Fluffy Bella, who is a wonderful, loving 1-2 yr old female Westie mix, came to stay with us until she finds her furr-ever home. A definite snuggle-bug, she will sit next to my husband and/or I for as long as she can and loves to listen to us tell her about our day!
She came to us with what we thought was an urinary tract infection. It seemed that she had to urinate every 5 minutes when, in fact, most of these potty trips were in vain as she strained and whimpered with no success in getting the urine out.
We assumed that this was going to need further attention and after a trip to the vet we found out that she actually had 2 bladder stones over an inch big each! This little girl is only 10 pounds, so you can imagine how these stones must have interfered with her potty breaks!!
Although it was a very expensive operation, Austin Dog Alliance is committed to doing whatever is necessary to keep their fosters healthy and last Thursday we took Fluffy Bella to have the procedure done (at Austin Dog Alliance's expense) and today she is a totally different little girl!
She is back to an ordinary potty routine after only 2 days!! Bella spent last night curled up in her crate with no accidents and a report from my husband of a long interrupted stream of urine outside this morning!! What a special and lucky little girl!! We are sure she will be placed in her furr-ever home in no time!!
Needless to say Bella owes her comfort, not to mention her extended life expectancy, to Austin Dog Alliance and we want to do our best to "paw it forward". A "Chip In" has been set up to help reimburse some of the cost Fluffy Bella's operation, along with the funds required to help vet a litter of pups that were taken in by ADA from a retiring breeder.
Please find it in your heart and wallet to donate anything, Fluffy Bella, the foster pups, along with the Austin Dog Alliance are so very thankful.
You can let go of the string now Daddy...I is ready!!
But sometimes Daddy stopped so I could stretch my legs and get a drink. We saw lots of cool things like this old factory.
Here is a picture of Me and Daddy in Oklahoma.
Daddy drived and drived.....and finally we gots to the hotel.
I did just what you said Dory and barked at everything that went by the room until Mama and Daddy FINALLY let me sleep with them!
Merry Christmas(Pt 2) and Happy New Year!!
box from Sam all the way from Canada!!
So much cool stuff....where do we start??
Mama said we should open the card first....Aaaaaaawwwweeeeee how adorable!
Now...PRESSIES!!! Oh my goodness....this is GREAT STUFF!!!!
A SQUIRREL!!!!! and guess what there are TWO of them, so we can share!!
It CAN be used for Jakey fishing tho!!!
Hey guys...look, there is even MORE stuff!!!
Nummy Jerkey treats...and sweet a tater fries and 2 more toys!!!
OH....and Arty says HAPPY NEW YEAR from the great white north!!!


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Game on: Brands and the rising popularity of esports
We explore the rise of the esports sector and how marketers can tap into this growing audience and community to build brand through the funnel
Brad Howarth (CMO)
When COVID-19 led to the postponement of major sporting competitions around the globe, there was one form of contest that surged – even if some pundits might not recognise it as such.
The esports sector was the clear winner in 2020, with burge oning player participation and viewer numbers coming through on platforms such as YouTube Gaming and Amazon's Twitch.
The scale of esports was recently demonstrated by GroupM media agency, Essence, in its report Gaming in the 2020s. The report cites statistics including NewZoo's estimate that the global audience for organised forms of competitive gaming in 2020 totalled 495 million and is expected to rise to 646 million in 2023, with around 45 per cent of viewers watching at least once a month.
"The reality is as people became more isolated and required to stay at home, we saw that gaming came to the forefront as this thing that helped connect people," says Essence head of business planning, Jamarr Mills.
But despite growing opportunity, many marketers are still hesitant when it comes to investing in esports. This may be due to perceptions regarding the electronic gaming sector generally, which has been the subject of negative commentary due to the antisocial behaviour of some gamers and the perceived violence of the games themselves.
According to Mills, growing realisation that esports and electronic games generally have a much broader and more complex audience than has traditionally been recognised is helping to overcome such perceptions. This ranges from the youth audience that traditionally shuns other media formats through to mums and dads who participate in casual games for relaxation and recreation.
The Essence report also cited statistics from eMarketer showing 83 per cent of all women and 88 per cent of men could be classed as gamers, with 71 per cent of 55-64-year-olds engaging in games.
"As marketers start to think about gaming, they need to bear in mind that gaming is multifaceted," Mills tells CMO. "It is not just esports or console gaming. If you are a person that plays Candy Crush, that is you on gaming. It is really time for marketers to accept their audience is the gaming audience."
But while the opportunities are there, they are not easily grasped. Aside from the complexity of the audiences themselves, the esports sector specifically is recognised as having a notoriously low tolerance for poorly thought-out brand engagements. Hence despite the rapid growth in players and viewers, sponsors of esports have not kept pace.
Gamers inside
One of the stalwart brands supporting the esports sector is microprocessor maker, Intel, whose heritage includes a sponsorship relationship with esports organiser and production company, ESL Gaming Network, stretching back to 2006. According to Intel's Phoenix-based general manager for its gaming division, Marcus Kennedy, (himself a former esports competitor), 2020 was a watershed year for esports.
"Now half a billion people watch esports each year, and last year the pandemic accelerated that, both from gaming perspective, but also for those who wanted to watch," Kennedy says.
As a supplier of technology to gamers, it makes perfect sense for Intel to be prominent within esports tournaments.
"It is a really enthusiastic community, and they have no qualms about telling you what they want," Kennedy says. "We love engaging with the community, taking that feedback and using it to make our offerings better, and ultimately to make the entire space better."
Kennedy concedes, however, that Intel has not always gotten its engagement perfect and has learned lessons all brands can benefit from.
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"Just showing up isn't enough - you have to show up and be authentic," Kennedy says. "You have to show up and actually listen. And you have to show up and turn your brand into something that really stands for something.
"Any brand is looking for places where they can reach an audience, and esports and the gaming community is exploding. And it has been great to have other partners join us on the ride."
One of those is Taiwanese PC maker, ASUS, which this year launched its first ROG (Republic of Gamers) Masters Asia-Pacific esports tournament. According to ASUS country manager for A/NZ, Emma Ou, her company looks at several factors when it comes to sponsoring and being involved within the esports industry.
"The biggest thing we have noticed is the ability for the gaming sector to create a community, especially during the last 12-18 months when a lot of people have struggled to have the interactions in person they would normally be used to," Ou says. "If we can be involved within projects that speak to the idea of community and bring people together, then that's important for us as a business."
Global organisation
One of the key changes in the esports sector over the past decade has been increasing professionalism of both the leagues and the teams that compete in them. This includes the emergence of groups such as the Misfits Gaming Group, a premier professional esports organisation that owns and operates a portfolio of competitive esports teams across multiple global video games, and which gained sponsored from ASUS earlier this year.
Perhaps the strongest validation of the growth of the esports community has been the announcements of the Intel World Open, which will be held during the build-up to the rescheduled 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, as part of Intel's worldwide partnership with the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
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Intel is also a key supporter of the ESL Gaming Network, which runs Australia's largest esports events, including the Intel Extreme Masters, Melbourne Esports Open, and the ESL Stage at PAX Arena. ESL Australian head of sales and marketing, Graeme Du Toit, has helped numerous brands enter into the esports sponsorships.
"The reason why you don't see mass adoption is because it is not super easy, and there are very few people out there who are making it easier," Du Toit says. "And the metrics by which most of the media buys are not the same."
Despite these challenges, Du Toit is adamant the rewards are there for those brands that want to take the time to connect.
"The audience is way more engaged than the average audience," Du Toit says. "If you win them over and you have a good product, they are going to be fans of yours and use your products, and probably evangelise your product.
"It is about finding the right people and having the patience to do it properly, rather than getting a quick ROI."
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As such, Du Toit says esports remains fertile territory for those brands that want to be the first movers. "The opportunity is there, it just requires doing a little bit of work," he says.
The number of agencies and support organisations willing to help is growing however, spurred on by the size of the potential opportunity. One emerging organisation is gametech, entertainment and marketing company, Livewire, which was launched earlier this year by digital media industry executive, Indy Khabra.
"It's a new area marketers are trying to understand and it's complex - there are lots of different parts of the ecosystem," Khabra says.
Khabra says the opportunity for marketers is to connect with an audience that is yet to purchase their first car, insurance policy, or home, but which has high disposable income, is tech savvy and well educated.
"It is really a part of mainstream culture now, and so marketers are starting to realise that it is something to really take into consideration when they are doing their marketing campaign," Khabra says. "It's hard to connect with the next generation of consumers, and if brand longevity and brand equity is a priority, you have to be where the next generation is.
"They are not necessarily engaging with traditional media channels at the levels they were before. Every industry sector has an opportunity to add value, and there is a real opportunity to be first movers in this space, the capture loyalty.
"You have to be authentic, you have to add value, and you have to understand the gaming audience as well."
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Breitling becomes official Time Keeper of the WSL Surf Ranch Pro 2019 as well as the title partner of the WSL Fan Favorite award "presented by Breitling"
LOS ANGELES, Calif./USA (Thursday, March 21, 2019) - Breitling and WSL announced a new partnership that will see them become the official Time Keeper of the WSL Surf Ranch Pro 2019 as well as the title partner of the WSL Fan Favorite award "presented by Breitling".
Last year, Breitling introduced its Surfer Squad, featuring three of the sport's great stars, Kelly Slater, Stephanie Gilmore, and Sally Fitzgibbons. Georges Kern announced that Breitling will be elevating its presence in the sport to a new level.
He said, "We're excited to be the official time keeper of the WSL Surf Ranch Pro 2019 in Lemoore, California. The sport resonates with Breitling fans and we love being a part of this community whose members have such a cool, laid-back lifestyle but who are also committed to protecting the ocean - their beloved element - which, in a very real sense, serves as their office."


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Leśna district (Poland)
Lubań county, Dolnośląskie voivodship
Last modified: 2018-12-15 by rob raeside
Keywords: lesna | lanceolate |
image by Chrystian Kretowicz, 19 Sep 2008
Leśna flag
Leśna Coat of Arms
Polish municipal flags
Dolnośląskie voivodship subdivisions
Lubań county
Leśna - rural commune, Lubań County, Dolnoslaskie Voivodship - former German name: Marklissa.
The Commune's "Statut" says: "The Arms of the Commune are upside down crescent moon and six-pointed star of yellow color on the blue shield.
Above the shield there are two rows of bricks. The third row has one brick in the center and one each at both ends. The bricks are red.
The colors of the Commune are blue, red and green, composed, from the left side, in three slanted, parallel bands, of which the upper one is blue, the middle one is red and the bottom one is green."
There is no mention of the unusual fly of the flag, but it is shown in the proof of the flag presented as an addendum to the law.
Chrystian Kretowicz, 19 Sep 2008
I see that the flag of Lesna has a rounded or "lanceolate" fly.
Christopher Southworth, 19 Sep 2008


A scanning electron microscope image shows a composite of laser-induced graphene and polystyrene. Credit: Tour Group/Rice University.
A while back, researchers at Rice University pioneered a novel manufacturing method that produced graphene with a laser. The resulting flaky foam of the atom-thick carbon, however, lacked real-life functionality because of its flimsy nature. Now, the research team has found a way to integrate new materials in a composite that offers more robust properties. The promising graphene composite could be used in electronics, smart clothing, and medicine.
The team, led by Rice chemist James Tour, first made laser-induced graphene (LIG) in 2014. At the time, they used a commercial laser to burn the surface of a thin sheet of polyimide (a plastic). The concentrated heat turned a narrow piece of the plastic into flakes of interconnected graphene.
Graphene is often called the "wonder material" because of its phenomenal properties. Graphene is 200 times stronger than steel, while at the same time being very thin and elastic. Graphene is also an excellent electrical and thermal conductor thanks to its crystal and band structures.
One big challenge that keeps the honeycomb lattice of carbon from becoming mainstream is manufacturing. In this respect, LIG is very promising because it produces graphene flakes in a one-step process, at greater volume and at less cost than traditional chemical vapor deposition.
Since it was first developed, Rice University researchers have refined their technique to make LIG not only with plastic, but also with wood and even food. In their new research, the team combined LIG with other materials to produce composites with intriguing properties. In the video below you can see one such a composite in action with superhydrophobic (water-repelling) properties, which would make it suitable as a deicing coating.
Softer composites of LIG can be used as active electronics in flexible clothing. What's more, when a voltage is applied to the 20-micron-thick layer of LIG, bacteria present on the surface of the material are destroyed, making it a promising antibacterial application.
Scanning electron microscope image of laser-induced graphene (left) and a composite. Credit: Rice University.
Potential applications of LIG composites. Credit: Rice University.
In order to produce the composites, the researchers simply poured or hot-pressed a thin layer of the additive over LIG attached to polyimide. After a while, the liquid hardens, and the polyimide can be stripped off for reuse, leaving connected graphene flakes behind.
The findings were reported in the journal ACS Nano.


Good morning / afternoon friends, ex-colleagues, family members (!) and random folk who have an interest in the world of consulting and mergers & acquisitions in particular.
I've been remarkably quiet for quite some time…this is not due to a lack of thought / interesting experiences etc but the development of the next stage in my M&A journey. My new venture, The Agile Gorilla is the result of the above merger. Please click on the link to access our brand new, website.
See here for a link to our first piece of thought leadership, written by my colleague, David Boyd, 'Why the method in mergers and acquisitions is madness'.
As ever, I'd love to hear from you…thoughts, comments, criticisms, all are welcome. If there's anyone in your network who might be interested, please also refer them to me so that I can include them in future publications.
Love the messaging and the website looks stellar – a great storefront for the AG team.
Very best of luck – although I am not really sure you will need it !!


The review is well underway and we wanted to share a sort of first glimpse into the changes being made for the rogue talent review. Keep in mind that these changes are not complete or final, and the below information is likely to alter as we move into our testing phases. While not everything is listed, the below list encompasses the majority of changes being made in the review.
I'll be working in the weeks to come to get as much additional information as possible, but it is likely that quite a bit of the final information regarding talent changes will not be fully announced until the talent calculators go live. Of course you'll also be able to actually play around with the changes too once the Public Test Realms go up.
I'm going to just list the changes and provide additional information where possible or necessary. Let's get to it.
The following talents have been removed: Improved Deadly Poison, Improved Distract, Throwing Weapon Specialization, Improved Vanish, and Rapid Concealment.
Improved Instant Poison is now "Improved Poisons" and increases your chance to apply ALL poisons by 2/4/6/8/10%.
Rapid Concealment has been merged with Camouflage, by combining these talents you not only get a great talent to start off the tree, but obviously it frees up a number of points to be spent elsewhere.
Murder will now also apply to all finishing moves. The benefit this will provide to output and attack combinations is fairly straightforward.
Vile Poisons now gives your poisons a chance to resist dispel effects, in addition to increasing poison damage.
Improved Kidney Shot has been changed, and will instead increase the damage taken by the target while they are affected by Kidney Shot. This talent no longer reduces the cooldown of Kidney Shot.
Improved Evasion renamed to Endurance, and will add a Sprint cooldown reduction.
Initiative is being reduced to a 3 point talent, but resulting in the same 75% end chance to add an additional combo point.
Elusiveness is being reduced to a 3 point talent, but resulting in the same 75 sec cooldown reduction to Evasion, Blind, and Vanish.
Ghostly Strike now has a reduced Energy cost, the reduction of Energy was enough to make it necessary to also reduce the damage output slightly.
Improved Garrotes damage reduction will be removed. This is being changed as part of an overall improvement for Garrote.
Setup is being moved higher up in the tree, becoming a 16 point talent with no prerequisites, helping move the talent in reach of specific builds.
Hemorrhage will be moved up in the tree to become a 21 point talent. This should help to place the ability in a more reachable position, and allow for a little more versatility with specific talent builds.
Premeditation will have its Energy requirement removed, changed to an instant cast, and range increased. Its cooldown will remain the same. Premeditation will now be pre-reqd by Preperation.
Vanish will now remove effects that allow the caster to remain aware of the rogues presence, such as Mind Vision and Hunters Mark.
I'll be continuing to speak with the designers and collecting as much additional information as possible in the coming weeks.
судя по всему, ДПС вырастет неслабо.
ну стало быть я убер уже класс, жду второго круга.
роги последние остались, недолюбленные близзами. Хотя куда уж им еще больше дамага?
Хотя куда уж им еще больше дамага?
Такой вопрос был бы справедлив в отношении магов, или там хантеров, у которых рейд ютилити очень высок. Но у рог кроме этого дамага больше ничего нету, вообще ничего.
Пул, натур резист. А что значит "почти нигде не надо"? А кто ж пулит? А еще хантеры, типа, кайтят.
танки. Не бояцца уже ничего, вот и пуллят.
А еще хантеры, типа, кайтят.
Ну, у нас, например, дракончиков на Разоргоре кайтят. И после Ваэля этих... Драккисат++. А пул варами - это, конечно, весело. Особенно пул варом трех файерлордов на первом мосту в МС. У нас даже хантер однажды троих запулил, а уж вар и подавно всех сразу собирать будет. И с трешами перед Гарром и Гехеннасом тоже, наверное, весело зергом разбираться после пула варом.
PS: И вообще, тут про парней в коже, а не про защиту хантеров.
И вообще, тут про парней в коже, а не про защиту хантеров.
Локи и так - имбовее некуда. Куда их ещё то вкусненьким оделять?


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Q: Same variable for different datatypes? I have to call one simple functions with different datatypes in c++. eg,
void Test(enum value)
{
      int x;
      float y; // etc
      if(value == INT)
      {
         // do some operation on x

      }
      else if(value == float)
      {
         // do SAME operation on y
      }
      else if(value == short)
      {
         // AGAIN SAME operation on short variable
      }
      .
      .
      .
}

Thus I want to eliminate the repetitive code  for different datatypes ...
So , I tried to use macro ,depending on values of enum, to define same variable for different datatypes .. but then not able to differentiate between the MACROS
e.g.
void Test(enum value)
{
      #if INT
       typedef int datatype;
      #elif FLOAT
       typedef float datatype;
      .
      .
      .
      #endif

      datatype x;

      // Do operation on same variable

}

But now every time the first condition #if INT is getting true.
I tried to set different values of macro to differentiate but not working :(
Can anyone help me achieve the above thing.

A: #include <iostream>
#include <string>
#include <sstream>
using namespace std;

//type generic method definition using templates
template <typename T>
void display(T arr[], int size) {
    cout << "inside display " << endl;
    for (int i= 0; i < size; i++) {
        cout << arr[i] << " ";
    }
    cout << endl;
}

int main() {

    int a[10];
    string s[10];
    double d[10];
    for (int i = 0; i < 10; i++) {
        a[i] = i;
        d[i] = i + 0.1;
        stringstream std;
        std <<  "string - "<< i;
        s[i] = std.str();
    }
    display(a, 10); //calling for integer array
    display(s, 10); // calling for string array
    display(d, 10); // calling for double array
    return 0;
}

If you really want your function to be generic, template is the way to go. Above is the way to do and call the method from main method. This might be of some help for you to reuse a function for different types. Pick up any tutorial or C++ books for complete understanding on templates and get a grip of the full concepts. Cheers.

A: You can use templates to achieve you purpose.
Simply write a template function which take the value in the function argument which is of generic type and put the operational logic inside it. Now call the function with different data types.

A: I advice you to use function overloading:
void foo(int arg) { /* ... */ }
void foo(long arg) { /* ... */ }
void foo(float arg) { /* ... */ }

Supposing you want do the same operation with integer and long types you can eliminate the code repetition in this way:
void foo(long arg) { /* ... */ }
void foo(int arg) { foo((long) arg); }

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}

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Uno de mis pasatiempos más bonitos en la vida.
Volvió el Mug Game Over.
This week we kick it off with Patch Notes and discuss Ubisoft's generous donation to one of the world's most beloved cathedrals - as well as how they are using the 3D mapping from Assassins Creed Unity to assist in the restoration process.
Introducing No Rush 20 - the new segment where we talk everything and anything about those classic, nostaligic games we all played growing. And what better way to kick things off by going we back to the year 2002 and reminiscing about the epic Blizzard trilogy that is: Warcraft, Starcraft, and Diablo.
And finally we wrap it up with a surprise visit from one half of the n00bs with b00bs to give us an update on her rise to glory in iPhone Fortnite.
Name?? No puedo saltar mucho por mi última lesión en el meñique ya voy en reposo más de un mes y cuando volví a saltar me lastimé peor,para no poder tirar dobles o entrenar con el mismo poder siento que esto es un re avance.
Parabéns aos irmãos! E amei o tema!
Traga você também seu tema... Será um prazer transformá-lo num bolo pra você chamar de seu!
Los bigotes no hacen a los hombres o si?
BOA NOITE GALERA 🙌 O PRÓXIMO DESAFIO AQUI DA GALERA @imakeitbrgames É DETONAR O DEADLIGHT DIRECTORS CUT 🤔 .
Respawn promete un pase de batalla mejor para la proxima temporada.
Para la temporada 2 puedes esperar un pase de batalla con contenido más significativo, la introducción de una nueva leyenda, el debut de una nueva arma… y no esperabas que el mapa permaneciera igual para siempre, ¿verdad? Con los cambios en el mapa, un mejor Pase de Batalla, nuevas armas y una nueva Leyenda en el horizonte, todavía hay mucho que esperar de Apex Legends.
...and just like that, the last day dawned.
Waiting at #footscray for a train for my last journey to work. It's a strange feeling because it's still not hit me yet that today is the day; the last day; the conclusion of 15yrs of life with this big dysfunctional family - probably because I've been too pre-occupied with the list as long as my arm of all the stuff that has to be dealt with and finished before I leave 📝.
They surprised me with a #farewell morning tea the other day. Perhaps one of the 👏🏼 BEST 👏🏼 KEPT 👏🏼 SECRETS, which was very lovely, but I still think they're arseholes for surprising me like that and putting me on the spot.
Anybody who knows me well-enough knows I *hate* surprises. It gives me waaay too much anxiety. I'd rather at least know and then pretend to be surprised... but it was lovely, regardless. The boss made a speech and then I made an embarrassing and unprepared speech and food was eaten and gifts were exchanged and pleasantries and well-wishes were exchanged. .
In a lovely twist of irony, I'm finishing the day in the exact same way I started, 15yrs ago - answering the damn phones 📞. Hahahaha.
But the reality is, for the good ones, it's not goodbye, I'll be seeing them again sooner rather than later, because they're my people; my #family. So as I walk towards the office one last time, I say thanks for 15yrs of lessons and setbacks and experience and the extra 10kgs I've carried around from all the excess catering (at least I'm not the only one, either! 🤣🤣).
Orrr this could have all been summed up in one sentence, in the iconic words of #patsystone: "yeah, cheers, thanks a lot!" 😘💕.
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When I was a young child, there was nothing like Christmas morning. Christmas Eve was never a night I got too much sleep. I was too busy imagining the gifts that lay under the tree, and honestly, the gigantic breakfast my mom cooks every Christmas.
But there was one tradition that was really unique to me. See, in our home, we have an Advent calendar. Even if it has Santa on it, the wooden calendar has a tree on it with hooks. Below that are 24 doors, each of the days of December leading up to Christmas day.
Once December hit, I looked forward to opening each of those doors on their respective days. I found a multitude of wooden objects in there, from teddy bears to bird houses, candy canes to snowflakes. The simplest little symbols gave me the utmost excitement, and my anticipation built with each day leading up to Christmas.
With today's horrific shooting in Newtown, CT, I came to the realization that there were now 20 less children who could enjoy the traditions that I did at such an age. 20 less teenagers to experience the highs and lows of adolescence. And 20 less future adults who could've helped change this world.
I've never been so stricken by such terror, and it was only fitting that I watched it all unfold with my mother on the couch. I saw tears in her eyes as she told me ANY life of a child lost is one too many. We talked about how lucky I've been to be able to peacefully obtain education, to be able to walk in and out of school safely with any knowledge I gained. The parents of this country grieve when in any other year, they're mostly finishing up their Christmas shopping.
Every life lost today is an unthinkable horror. Every innocent soul is now up above as a glowing angel this Christmas. I give every ounce of my heart to the families affected by this, as you all simply thought it would be another school day.
I'm 20 years old now. I haven't even thought about opening any of the doors on that calendar in years. But today, I walked up to it and stared at the door with number 14 on it. After a few minutes, I opened it, and held a little birdhouse in the palm of my hand.


Japan is set to host the 2019 Rugby World Cup next year (20 September to 2 November). If you got lucky in the first round of ballot sales, it's time to start planning! Game venues in southern Japan – like Kumamoto Stadium and Fukuoka Hakatanomori Stadium – are teeming with side trips. We've pulled together some of the region's must-do sites for you.
If you're flying into Kagoshima airport, your first stop has to be Sengan-en Gardens. This is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that boasts an active volcano, Sakurajima, as its backdrop. It's beyond beautiful. If you're a Japanese film or TV buff, you'll likely recognise it. The sprawling, manicured garden offers endless photo opps, plus a museum to teach you all about what makes this area of Japan so unique.
Kagoshima is famous for Chiran Green Tea so don't pass up the chance to taste a some of the local delights on Sengan-en Garden's tea-and-sweet matching menu. We recommend the hand-stirred matcha.
This one's for the lovers. We instagrammed about this spot as a great place for the perfect proposal because it's so romantic. If you're planning on popping the question in between games, or know someone who needs some inspiration, this could be the perfect place.
Takachiho Gorge is nothing short of a picture-perfect experience. It's the antithesis of a rugby match – take a gentle meander that ends with a lazy row to a waterfall in an old-style rowboat. The gentile, romantic experience is framed between Takachiho's dramatic walls and an idyllic bridge.
Southern Japan is non-stop gourmet delights. If you're on a driving holiday, this region offers a lot of 'cellar door'-type gastronomic experiences. You can explore vinegar farms, wineries, shochu distilleries, and more.
Each one offers a tour of the facility so you can better understand the craftsmanship before dining with a menu inspired by the facility's signature products. Two of our favourites were Kirishima Shochu distillery and the Kakuida Black vinegar village.
If you're looking for something a little more varied, try Kagomma Furusato Yataimura. This windy alleyway in Kagoshima is full of small restaurants, each offering a different spin on regional ingredients. Stop and explore tasty bites at each new outlet, or take a seat and work your way through the menu while you make friends with the chef. This place is a food photographer's heaven.
Southern Japan is an important place to visit shrines because the Kyushu area is the place where Shinto gods are said to have first descended to earth. In a case of great timing, one of the best times to visit shrines is around November 15 – perfect if you're staying to explore after the Rugby World Cup finals. At this time of year, you'll see many Japanese families in traditional dress with their young children. It's a beautiful site and a real treat for those who are new to Japanese culture.
Different shrines have a different focus, but one must-visit shrine is the Udo Shine. Go in the morning to capture the sunlight streaming through the cave. At the Kirishina Shrine you'll find an 800-year old tree still standing tall – a sight to behold. And Takachiho Shrine is also important, it's well-positioned close to the Gorge.
Kumamoto Castle was badly affected by the 2016 earthquake in southern Japan, so the Castle itself isn't open. However, the surrounding gardens, shrine, and markets are great to explore and provide some brilliant photo opps.
Want to channel your inner warrior or unleash that latent royal heritage? Kumamoto Castle museum has the funnest costume experience and a bunch of great interactive displays that are sure to bring a smile to your face.
There's also a plethora of amazing food to explore with both restaurants and street food on offer. Make sure you check out Sakuramichi restaurant, note the striking painting in the foyer.
Take a break from the rugby to visit a drug store or a beauty retailer in Japan. You'll find a treasure trove of beauty products you didn't even know you needed. Racks and racks of face masks, and contraptions to help massage and reposition your face. It's endless fun and you might just find something useful!
You'll notice a lot of hyaluronic acid masks; these are helpful for skin that needs a hydration boost – perfect for travelling.
Epic coastal drives; lush forrests to wind through; fabulous farmland, barren Mars-like volcanic panoramas – there's a new landscape to drink in every single day in the south of Japan. Don't be afraid to hire a car; road signs on main roads are also in English and tourist hot spots are well marked.
Hot tip: If you're heading through Miziyaki to the Udo Shrine, make sure you look out for surfers along the drive.
Both Hong Kong Airlines and Hong Kong Express travel to Kagoshima from Hong Kong regularly. You can also reach the region via domestic flights or Japan's impressive domestic rail network.
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Pinchas Zinovich
In His Memory
Chelouche Gallery
Curator: Nira Itzhaki and Tali Tamir
The basic components in Zinovich's work are color and form. The rich colorfulness shifts from turbidity to eye-blinding brightness, and the formatting shapes have organic, biomorfic and sensual character, they are not easy to interpret but they do hold a physical presence, continuously moving between the figurative and the abstract.
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Pinchas Zinovich, In his Memory, 2007, general view (1), Chelouche Gallery, Tel Aviv
The Blue Passes Backwards, 2002, acrylic on canvas, 60X45 cm
Untitled (9), 2004, acrylic on canvas, 96.5X129.5 cm
Forest, 2007, acrylic on canvas, 99.5X99.5 cm
Pinchas Zinovich, In his Memory, 2007, general view (16), Chelouche Gallery, Tel Aviv
Untitled (search), 2005 aquarelle on paper, 109X72.5 cm
A Beloved Time, 1976, mezzotint & drypoint, 16.3X12.3 cm
Untitled (22), 1973, drypoint, 16.5X21.4 cm
The basic components in Zinovich's work are color and form. The rich colorfulness shifts from turbidity to eye-blinding brightness, and the formatting shapes have organic, biomorfic and sensual character, they are not easy to interpret but they do hold a physical presence, continuously moving between the figurative and the abstract. Though the use of color seem bold and self-assured, the shapes have a rustic quality, initial and with some hesitation, unfinished.
These two components maintain equilibrium between the two forces of the line creating the form, and the color that breaks it. Fast, frizzy brush strokes seem to scratch the surface of the painting and uncover the internal organs, which try to break free from the limitation of contour to other areas in the painting. This struggle reflects the feeling of a constant action, construction and deconstruction repeating them selves as in an accelerated cycle of nature.
Zinovich's painting is the consequence of a mental process, spontaneous and extremely expressive. His works assert a scream coming from inside, a retching of the body. Zinovich searches and reveals layer after layer, like in a x- ray of the soul. His originality is in establishing the painting, not on the concrete image, but on color and the materialization of the working process. Seemingly his work is a continuation of the abstract traditions of the Israeli movement "Ofakim Chadashim", but a deeper look exposes a pictorial ambivalence. This ambivalence is also expressed in the gap between Zinovich's abstract pictorial manner and the narrative titles he chooses, illustrating the act of creation from inside a closed world and the difficulty which is an un-separated part of his practice. Difficulty in the sense of persistence, uncompromising repetition, the layers of color, the covering, the attempt to establish a form, and also the birth of the works from a never-ending inner battle.


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# Navigation Bar

The Navigation Bar component is a view composed of a left and right Button Bar and either a title
label or a custom title view.

Consistent with iOS design guidelines, the title in the navigation bar is centered by default. However, certain use cases may warrant use of a left aligned title such as: when there is a strong relationship between the title and additional content appearing in the navigation bar, or where centering the title causes ambiguity.

## Design & API Documentation

Layout Structure

- - -

## Installation

### Requirements

- Xcode 7.0 or higher.
- iOS SDK version 7.0 or higher.

### Installation with CocoaPods

To add this component to your Xcode project using CocoaPods, add the following to your `Podfile`:

``` bash
pod 'MaterialComponents/NavigationBar'
```

Then, run the following command:

``` bash
pod install
```

- - -

## Overview

Navigation Bar is a drop-in replacement for UINavigationBar with a few notable exceptions:

- No navigationItem stack. Instances of MDCNavigationBar must be explicitly provided with a back
  button. TODO(featherless): Explain how to create a back button with Navigation Bar once
  https://github.com/material-components/material-components-ios/issues/340 lands.

The MDCNavigationBar class is a composition of two [Button Bars](../ButtonBar) and a title label or
title view. The left and right Button Bars are provided with the navigation item's corresponding bar
button items.

Read the Button Bar section on
[UIBarButtonItem properties](../ButtonBar/#uibarbuttonitem-properties) to learn more about supported
UIBarButtonItem properties.

- - -

## Usage

### Importing

Before using Navigation Bar, you'll need to import it:

#### Swift
``` swift
import MaterialComponents.MaterialNavigationBar
```

#### Objective-C

``` objc
#import "MaterialNavigationBar.h"
```

### Observing UINavigationItem instances

MDCNavigationBar can observe changes made to a navigation item property much like how a
UINavigationBar does. This feature is the recommended way to populate the navigation bar's
properties because it allows your view controllers to continue using `navigationItem` as expected,
with a few exceptions outlined below.

> If you intend to use UINavigationItem observation it is recommended that you do not directly set
> the navigation bar properties outlined in `MDCUINavigationItemObservables`. Instead, treat the
> observed `navigationItem` object as the single source of truth for your navigationBar's state.

#### Starting observation

To begin observing a UINavigationItem instance you must call `observeNavigationItem:`.

#### Swift
``` swift
navigationBar.observe(navigationItem)
```

#### Objective-C
``` objc
[navigationBar observeNavigationItem:self.navigationItem];
```

#### Stopping observation

#### Swift
``` swift
navigationBar.unobserveNavigationItem()
```

#### Objective-C
``` objc
[navigationBar unobserveNavigationItem];
```

#### Exceptions

All of the typical properties including UIViewController's `title` property will affect the
Navigation Bar as you'd expect, with the following exceptions:

- None of the `animated:` method varients are supported because they do not implement KVO events.
  Use of these methods will result in the Navigation Bar becoming out of sync with the
  navigationItem properties.
- `prompt` is not presently supported. https://github.com/material-components/material-components-ios/issues/230.


Adalat is referred to the drug class designed to control blood pressure. The pharmacological action of preparation falls to a group of 'slow' calcium channels blockers. The preparation's active ingredient is represented by nifedipine. The drug has a strongly marked antihypertensive, antianginal and vasodilator action. Adalat is applied to lower blood pressure, achieve strong vasodilatation effect and prevent the onset of relief of angina attacks. The main active ingredient contributes to the reduction in the movement of potassium ions in the intracellular environment through calcium channels, which reduces peripheral vascular resistance and coronary arteries dilate.
The medication provides reduction in the tone of smooth muscles of coronary arteries, which assists in preventing vasoconstriction and increased oxygen delivery to the myocardium. Under the influence of nifedipine, arteriolar smooth muscle tone and blood pressure are reduced, though at the beginning of the application the heart rate and the amount of outputted liquid and sodium from the body may be increased.
Adalat is produced in the form of solution for infusion, tablets, capsules and oral drops. Adalat in the form of tablets (coated pills or capsules) designed with controlled release of active substance.
•	hypotension accompanied by systolic pressure below 90 mm Hg. Art.
Under medical supervision, Adalat is prescribed in case of acute myocardial infarction, subaortic stenosis, severe aortic stenosis, heart failure, stenosis of the gastrointestinal tract, light hypotension, stroke severe stage, liver failure and severe bradycardia. The preparation must be used carefelly in elderly patients and those on gemodiaize courses.
Adalat is typically produced in the form of pills, capsules and tablets; prescribed to be taken orally with a little water. Administering the drug does is not affected by food intakes. The duration of therapy as well as the dosage of the drug is set individually. At the beginning of treatment course, the medication is administered in small doses, following a gradual increase. In case of angina or hypertension, the Adalat dosage typically equals 30 mg on a daily basis. With insufficient therapeutic effect of the dosage is increased to 60 mg per day. The maximum dose of the drug solution, administered by intravenous infusion, must not exceed 150-300 ml per day.


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Song Facts: The Beatles — "Help!"
By Chris Gill 2013-08-05T11:49:14Z Feature
When recording With The Beatles, producer George Martin frequently bounced tracks from one two-track tape recorder to another in order to add additional overdubs.
The technique became less necessary when Abbey Road began making four-track recorders available to The Beatles around the time of A Hard Day's Night.
Soon their appetite for more and more tracks increased, and the technique returned when it became a necessity while recording the song "Help!"
The Beatles might not have actually needed to apply this technique if George Harrison hadn't had difficulty playing his descending guitar fills when the band was recording backing tracks. Instead of ruining an otherwise perfect take, he opted to stop playing when the riff was supposed to be played and decided to record the fills separately as an overdub.
However, as the recording session progressed, the remaining open tracks were filled with vocals and there wasn't even room to punch in Harrison's guitar part.
Martin realized that the only way to add Harrison's guitar was by combining tracks while transferring them to another four-track recorder. He left track 1 (drums, bass) and track 2 (acoustic and electric guitars) the same but combined the lead and backing vocals and percussion parts on tracks 3 and 4 to a single track.
Although Harrison still struggled with the part for several takes, having an entirely free track to record on allowed him to work on each section separately until he perfected it, without having to worry about affecting or ruining the other performances.
While the technique of transferring tracks between two four-track machines offered the potential for freeing up one, two or even three additional tracks, The Beatles only used it one other time during 1965, while recording the Rubber Soul track "Michelle."
RECORDED: April 13, 1965, Abbey Road Studio Two
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Terminator, "Mr. Ferguson Is Ill Today": Pause, rewind, push play
Spoilers for last night's "Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles" coming up just as soon as I build a safe...
I enjoyed large swaths of "Mr. Ferguson Is Ill Today." The increasing despair of John, Sarah and Ellison were all very well-played -- with John in particular, the writers and Thomas Dekker have done a great course correction this year by showing how heavily his future crown weighs on him -- and I really dug the Spaghetti Western vibe of the final showdown with Cromarite (most notable in Cromartie's choice of shirt and Cameron's choice of boots, but also in the atmosphere and the photography and music choices). And watching Cameron strip off her jacket because she knows how John responds to her faux-body was the creepiest thing the show's done since Shirley Manson made Weaver's daughter wet herself.
But here's the thing: if you're going to employ a storytelling gimmick that calls as much attention to itself as this episode's fragmented, POV-driven chronology, you need to actually get something interesting out of it. And other than the surprise of Ellison opening the car trunk to offer Sarah his hand (and his own version of "Come with me if you want to live"), there wasn't a single thing in this episode that couldn't have been accomplished if they had told the story traditionally.
"Boomtown" made this gimmick into its regular narrative style (at least in the first season, before NBC ordered Graham Yost to stop), and it always drove me nuts how little it added to the proceedings. Only on occasion would the out-of-sequence plotting change how we perceived events earlier in the hour, and there was nothing along those lines here. I kept expecting to see something in "Cameron's Story" that altered my view of events that had just been shown in "Sarah's Story," or "John's Story," but all the episode did was tell the story out of order because somebody thought it would be cooler to do it that way.
Also, I'm going to miss Garret Dillahunt as Cromartie, if we assume he's really dead for sure. And the manner of his dispatching was a disappointment. So all of a sudden a shotgun exists that can damage the metal that makes up a T-888's skull? One of the points the "Terminator" movies and the show until now have tried to stress is that a Terminator, of any model, is really hard to kill. If you can take down the non-morphing models just by shooting at them a lot, it really damages their mystique.
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Bruce Reid said...
Not only was there no satisfying revelation once all the disparate pieces fell into place, the jumbled chronology couldn't conceal what a string of outrageous coincidences and lucky breaks it took to get everyone together down in Mexico.
So rather disappointing, though in many ways the show continues to improve: the weight of their troubles finally seems real to both Connors, and Cameron remains a fascinating character. (You're right about her sexual manipulation of John being so disturbing.)
It was also a good choice to have Cromartie inform Sarah that it was her mercy towards a stranger that led him to John. This is becoming one of the rare shows where, however outrageously the characters behave, they always at least have to own up to it.
Here's hoping the episode was a bit of a fakeout, as I'll miss Dillahunt's humorous, imposing take on emotionless killing machine as well.
I completely missed how Cromartie knew they were in Mexico. Any explanation?
Antid Oto said...
I'm pretty sure they've previously shown that you can make a Terminator shut down temporarily and reboot just by shooting it in the head a lot. Then you have to rush and get the chip out.
I'll slightly disagree - I enjoyed the out-of-sequence storytelling quite a bit, even though it didn't add a whole lot to the plot. I generally like it when shows make an effort to break from a formula (Supernatural does those kinds of episodes better than any other show around) or tell the story in an unusual way. There was definitely some unrealized potential in how the gimmick was used, but I thought this was an intense episode that brought together the emotional climax of what the characters are dealing with with the awesome (and well-directed) shootout scenes.
The scene with Cameron and John in bed was all sorts of creepy and sexy. The two definitely have chemistry - not traditional romantic chemistry, but their strange bond is definitely interesting. I'm glad, however, that the show hasn't focused to heavily on that aspect of the story - its probably the angle that I find most interesting, but I think its the right approach to just have hints and subtle interplay rather than it being a major issue all the time. The way they've built John's psuedo-feelings for Cameron, and the way they've gradually shown her ability to both manipulate and connect with him, has been really well-done. This was a big focus in the season premiere, but has stayed more on the back burner since then. By laying the groundwork gradually, they've made scenes like the one with them in bed last nite pretty powerful.
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I think when John called his mother from jail, he was actually talking to Cromartie. Based on the timeline, she thought John was in his bedroom right up until Cromartie busted into the house and choked her out. I presume she had her wrists bound and wasn't answering any phones until Ellison pulled her out of the trunk.
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And they kind of gave up on the Rashomon thing by the very end, didn't they? With no pay-off and for no good (strucutural or plot) reason.
I'm still loving Cameron/SG. John is still too emo and whiny for my taste (even post-haircut), though his coup-de-gracing of Cromartie helped. I don't really care for watered-down-for-TV Sarah Connor, with her "I'm not a murderer!" conflict. Blech. If it works at all, it's because it provides a good contrast for Cameron's coldness (awesomeness), but, again, _name of the show_! Ellison still puts me to sleep, but at least he was tied into the main (interesting) action. I agree that Cromartie died _way_ too easily; this ease undermines everything that has happened to date. All the same, I enjoyed the episode a lot. I try not to think about it, but I suspect that the show has no logical endpoint toward which to build: the only likely options are (1) apocalypse or (2) a never-ending holding-off of said apocalypse, as hinted at by Sarah Connor in tonight's episode. Still, I'll stick around and watch.
I was also waiting for the other shoe to drop during the POV storylines. It never did. Total busto.
And, when Cromartie was so easily killed, total busto #2. Derek and Cameron were talking about explosives earlier in the episode. When she walked out with the shotgun, I thought she was going to force feed him some plastique and then blow him up or something. Sure his flesh would be blown off, but his endoskeleton shouldn't have been blown open.
Two interesting developments in the episode that move the plot along:
1) Without Cromartie John Connor is not at immediate risk any longer, except for the constant time traveling that drives everyone nuts
2) What will Ellison do with the information he's gained with regard to his employment?
I think Ellison is now the most compelling character on the show.
^I'm with you about Ellison. With Cromartie gone, Ellison's who will keep me coming back until the show's canceled.
JMC said...
The producer and writer were in a FOX sponsored chat session as soon as the east coast showing of this ep finished and among other things they revealed that the shotgun was loaded with uranium depleted shells - they exist in real-life.
:: clears throat ::
As a personal aside, I find myself in a weird place. Bear with me! It was only 2 years ago or so that I discovered blogs that centered around tv/film criticism. I was in heaven. I latched unto a few sites (Alan's of course being one of them) that shared my sensibilities and tastes. Now it's weird to come to these same pages and discover the folks you treasured for their smart analysis and commentary on the shows you both loved have moved in different directions. T:TSCC is such a fine show that I'm flabbergasted to read that Alan is so diametrically disappointed with it!
Don't get me wrong, it's not that I think Alan doesn't *still* offer smart analysis and commentary, it's just that he obviously doesn't like all the same shows I like anymore. 30 Rock and Office are funny as hell to both of us, but his displeasure of T:TSCC and My Own Worst Enemy, which I see as vehicles for good acting and writing - with attention to moving a story along from episode to episode - something I feel is lacking in most shows... among many other things I enjoy about those shows... like I said it's all so flabbergasting!
I guess in a way it feels like making new friends, things are going swimmingly, and then suddenly we drift apart. LOL!
I feel completely awkward and a total nerd for even bringing this up here. I have no special relationship with Mr. Sepinwall, I'm not a 'regular' contributor to the comments pages, and most importantly I hold no special command of the English language that I could even *pretend* to match anyone here in some kind of 'Well why do you disagree?' dialogue - or the even better trump-card: "If you're so unhappy about it, start your own damn blog!" I could never do it. I stink!
Well, I guess at 5AM I can cop to doing weird and awkward things like post a "My world is changing" comment. I just gotta grow up and deal with this! ;-)
Boy, they really dropped the ball on that denouement, then. In general this season, it seems like they're favoring character moments over exposition. And while that's an approach I admire (Ron Moore says that's the same way he edits "Battlestar Galactica"), there are times when you need to stop and explain the plot. This was one of those times.
T:TSCC is such a fine show that I'm flabbergasted to read that Alan is so diametrically disappointed with it!
This was my first somewhat negative review of "Terminator" in a very long time, going all the way back to early in season one. You can go back and check if you like.
As to the larger point, I can remember plenty of times in the past where a critic I really admired had a completely opposite reaction to a movie or show than I did. See, for instance, Roger Ebert giving the original "Die Hard" two stars.
But rather than alienating me from Ebert, that review made me go back and look at what it was he disliked about it -- in this case, he felt the movie was ruined by the arrival of the obnoxious deputy police chief who refuses to believe in John McClain -- and wonder if he he maybe had a point. And while I could see that Ebert had a point about the deputy chief being a cheap source of humor (the "Die Hard" sequels did fine without such a character), I still felt that the rest of the movie was so strong that he didn't matter to my enjoyment.
My point being, this blog isn't meant to be some kind of cult of personality where the readers are supposed to fall into lockstep with my every opinion. Some of my favorite threads are the ones where someone strongly disagrees with me and we go back and forth on the merits of a particular episode.
In other words, if you feel I was too harsh on this episode, feel free to tell me why if you want.
I thought this episode started off interesting but then fizzled by the end, mostly because the POV stuff didn't have a point. That said, I don't think the episode was bad, but it just didn't live up to its initial potential.
As for opposite viewpoints on blogs, I welcome them. Far too many places become groupthink where different viewpoints are not allowed or get 'shouted' down. (TWOP is a notable example) I don't think Alan has ever permitted that to happen here, and I hope it continues. Disagreement is often better, because it provokes you to think a bit deeper as to why you like or dislike something.
So, what ever happened to the "today's date" password?
I think there was some editing that messed with the storytelling. I really wanted to see the part where Cameron and Derrick find out that John is in Mexico and that Cromartie has Sarah.
However, I really did like the different POVs. That was a nice change-up. They may not have used it in the best way, but it was fresh.
Anyone else wonder how a 16-year-old girl took a bus through Mexico alone and got home? And is Riley now going to be mysteriously missing from any future episodes? Or will she inform someone of what happened while she was in Mexico? That was a hanging bit of plot that bothered me.
Derek and Cameron found out John was in Mexico while they were at the supply drop -- Derek received a call (from John, which went to Derek's voicemail), Cameron saw the incoming number and dialed it, and found out it was the Mexican town's police station. And off they went.
John's call to Sarah obviously went to Cromartie imitating Sarah's voice, as she/it didn't respond to John's code of hitting digits on the keypad. That would also let Cromartie know where John was, by dialing the incoming number like Cameron did.
Too bad we didn't get any Jesse in this episode, or Cameron almost seeing/meeting Jesse. It's gotta happen sometime, I hope -- River Tam vs. Kendra Shaw -- woot!
The POV stuff felt incidental/distracting rather than interesting. But the character stuff -- exploring the John/Cameron dynamic; that she "emotes" about him though she manipulates him (or tries to), how uncomfortable Sarah feels about that, how Ellison responds to Sarah and how much she feels she's given up versus he has, was great.
And while I could see that Ebert had a point about the deputy chief being a cheap source of humor (the "Die Hard" sequels did fine without such a character)
I thought the Dennis Franz character was the equivalent character in Die Hard II and in Die Hard III, well, the less said about that movie the better.
I definitely agree with you that Cromartie's death was anticlimactic and unrealistic. Other than that, though, I thought the episode was pretty solid -- I enjoyed Cameron using her feminine wiles in her attempt to manipulate John, and I also didn't mind the overlapping "Sarah's Story" "Cameron's story" etc. simply because the stories didn't overlap too much, and we therefore didn't lose as much plot time as we do in other shows that attempt this kind of strategy.
Looking forward to tonight's episode!!!! Hopefully it doesn't spiral into lameness now that Cromartie's been dispatched.


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Sadc intra-regional trade increases to over 22%
Albertina Nakale National Khomas
WINDHOEK – President Hage Geingob has revealed that the establishment of the Southern African Development Community (Sadc) free trade area has led to an increase in intra-regional trade to above 22 percent from 16 percent of the regional gross domestic product (GDP).
The Sadc free trade area was launched in August 2008, which now covers 12 of Sadc's 16 member states.
The figures were announced by President Geingob, who is also Sadc chairperson, on Monday when he addressed the 12th Extraordinary Session of the African Union (AU) Assembly and at the inaugural Mid-Year Coordination Meeting of the African Union and Regional Economic Communities (RECs) in Niger on behalf of Sadc member states.
He highlighted key achievements on Sadc industrial development and market integration.
He said the Sadc Industrialisation Strategy and Roadmap (2015-2063), and its Action Plan (2015-2030), which aim to facilitate technological and economic transformation of Sadc economies, were adopted and their implementation is on course.
Other achievements he mentioned include the Sadc financial inclusion strategy and small and medium enterprises' (SMEs) access to finance, which has paved the way for the development of financial inclusion in Sadc member states.
Another success he singled out is the framework for centralisation of the bond markets in the Sadc region to remove existing barriers to capital market growth in the region and allow listing and trading of government stocks or bonds on stock exchanges.
The Sadc model double taxation avoidance agreement that assists member states in the negotiation of tax avoidance agreements, which are critical for investment and businesses, is another achievement he mentioned.
Further, another accomplishment is the Sadc cross-border Real Time Gross Settlement System (SADCRTGS) that has improved efficiency and reduced transaction costs.
Geingob revealed the system has performed impressively with 81 banks participating, and over 1.2 million transactions were settled by end of 2018, representing N$5.21 trillion worth of Sadc intra-regional trade. Geingob also touched on progress made under infrastructure development in support of regional integration. These include the development and implementation of the Sadc Regional Infrastructure Development Master Plan to improve the region's transport infrastructure for surface, air and intermodal transport to deepen integration and boost intra-regional trade within Southern Africa. This, he said, has also facilitated a corridor development approach towards seamless transport services and the establishment of one-stop-border. He noted that the establishment of the Southern African Power Pool Coordination Centre (SAPP CC) was also an achievement which aims to provide a platform for power utilities within the region to share electricity loads and manage surpluses and deficits. To date, 16 power utility companies from 13 Sadc member states are SAPP members.
Equally, he said, investments in renewable and non-renewable energy forms in the electricity sector have enhanced the capacity for surplus electricity generation registered since 2017 after a decade of power deficits which began in 2007.
He noted the Standby Force was established in 2007, and development of the Sadc Regional Logistics Depot (RLD) remains on course.
The RLD seeks to put in place a logistics capability to provide mission start-up equipment for the three components of the Standby Force, namely military, police and civilian components.
He further revealed that Sadc has already allocated US$10 million (approximately N$141 million) for the construction of the RLD and has been working with the African Union Commission in mobilising resources to bridge the resource gap of US$35 million (about N$493.5 million).
He encouraged the African Union Commission to finalise the ongoing discussion with Sadc on this noble cause.
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A Conversation with Jacob Lew, Former US Secretary of the Treasury
March 2, 2017 at 12:15 pm - 2:00 pm EST
The Zicklin School of Business invites you to A Conversation with Jacob Lew, who discusses his term as the Former US Secretary of the Treasury. The event will be opened by H. Fenwick Huss, Willem Kooyker Dean of the Zicklin School of Business, and two honors students will moderate questions.
About U.S. Treasury Secretary Lew:
For the past four years, Secretary of the Treasury Jacob (Jack) Lew (2013- 2017) has served as the most senior economic official in the U.S. government, helping to shape policies that drove the longest economic recovery in American history. At the U.S. Department of Treasury, he oversaw all aspects of international and domestic fiscal policy, including issues related to financial regulation, global sanctions regimes, tax policy, debt management, and trade.
As a speaker, he brings the freshest insights and an insider's knowledge of the individual people and policies affecting the direction of the global economy.
12:15pm – 1:00pm: Registration & Lunch
1:00pm – 2:00pm: Interview
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Mental health in Palestine among world's worst
Decades of destruction have taken their toll on Palestinian psychological wellbeing [Getty]
Date of publication: 12 May, 2017
In-depth: Chronic exposure to violence over a 50-year period of Israeli occupation has left Palestine with the highest rate of mental health disorders in the Middle East.
Gaza, Palestine, Israel, mental health, occupation
Political and social conditions endured by Palestinians under Israeli military occupation have left a scar on the psychological wellbeing of civilians, with Palestine suffering the highest rate of mental health disorders in the Middle East.
Despite significant improvements over the past two decades in life expectancy, child mortality rates and health status, there has been a marked increase in mental health disorders in the MENA region.
Conflict, violence and political instability lead to high levels of psychological distress, with a clearly established link between trauma and deteriorating mental health.
Nearly every country in the region has a higher rate of mental disorders compared with the global average, according to a new study entitled The Burden of Mental Disorders in the Eastern Mediterranean Region 1990-2013.
In Palestine, chronic exposure to trauma and violence over a 50-year period has led to a crisis in mental health.
Palestine leads the MENA region in depression and anxiety disorders, with some estimates suggesting that more than forty percent of Palestinians suffer clinical depression, making it the highest rate in the world.
In Palestine, chronic exposure to trauma and violence over a 50-year period has led to a crisis in mental health
The prevalence of young people, genetic homogeneity and the environmental stressors of conflict over multiple generations are all contributing factors.
According to the study, 54 percent of Palestinian boys and 46.5 percent of Palestinian girls aged 6-12 years old are estimated to have emotional and behavioural disorders.
In Gaza, the crisis is particularly acute, with the besieged enclave witnessing three Israeli military offensives within six years. Poverty, mass unemployment, and physical entrapment severely exacerbate the crisis.
A study of adolescents in the besieged territory after the 2008-9 Israeli offensive found that 30 percent reported symptoms meeting the criteria for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, according to a report by Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) investigating the health impact of 50 years of military occupation.
Among areas heavily bombarded during the 2014 war on Gaza, 54 percent of children were recorded as suffering from severe PTSD, whose symptoms include flashbacks, nightmares, avoidance behaviour, difficulty sleeping, and intrusive distressing recollections of traumatic experiences.
Following the 52-day war, which killed more than 2,200 Palestinians, the World Health Organization (WHO) estimated that more than 20 percent of the Gazan population may have developed mental health conditions which required psychosocial care.
After the 2014 war on Gaza, 54 percent of children were recorded as suffering from severe PTSD
The culmination of a decade of an Israeli-Egyptian blockade and routine violence means there is often no possibility to recover from severe psychological disorders, MAP says.
In the first five years of the Israeli blockade, the Gaza Community Mental Health Programme reported an 18 percent rise in depression. Drug addiction and suicides, once unheard of in Gaza, have increased as a result, with coping mechanisms for Gazans all but exhausted.
While exposure to direct violence is a major driver of mental health conditions, restrictions on movement, home demolitions, checkpoints, and abuse by Israeli soldiers in the West Bank all contribute to pervasive experiences of humiliation, which exacerbate psychological stress.
Around 78 percent of Palestinians report having experienced military raids on their homes, 62 percent have been verbally abused, and 43 percent physically abused between 1987 and 2011, the MAP report says.
Most adolescents have witnessed a stranger humiliated by Israeli forces in the preceding year, while 29 percent have witnessed a family member humiliated, a 2007 Journal of the Royal Institute of Public health report says.
Around 78 percent of Palestinians report having experienced military raids on their homes
The arrest of children by Israeli military forces is another common driver of mental health disorders in young people, leading to high rates of anxiety, depression, and attentional and educational difficulties. It can also lead to higher rates of suicide and self harm.
Defence for Children International - Palestine (DCIP) found that 75 percent of children detained between 2012 and 2015 endured some form of violence during their arrest by Israeli soldiers. Over 70 said they experienced verbal abuse, intimidation and humiliation, while 70 percent also underwent strip searches.
"Palestinians' right to health cannot be realised under perpetual occupation, which poses constant threats not only to physical safety, but also psychological and emotional wellbeing," MAP says.
"As the occupying power with effective control over Gaza and the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, Israel has an international legal obligation to respect, protect and progressively realise the right to health for Palestinians residing there."
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Comment: One of the world's most important academic organisations has a choice: Uphold academic freedom, or provide cover for Israel's crimes, writes David Palumbo-Liu.
Israel escalates Palestinian home demolitions in Jerusalem
Israeli authorities have escalated the demolition of Palestinian homes in East Jerusalem, destroying over 66 housing units during the first four months of 2017.


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Overview: 2022 Fiscal Year Budget for the Department of Public Health
Amended FY 2021 Highlights
FY 2022 Budget Highlights
Gov. Brian Kemp proposed a 2022 budget of $269.8 million in state general funds for the Department of Public Health (DPH). The agency is also set to receive $13.7 million from a tobacco industry legal settlement and $1.4 million from the Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund. In addition to these state funds, the proposed budget includes $396 million in federal funds. About 57 percent of the agency's total budget comes from the federal government through programs such as Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC), the Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant and the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (TANF).
The information in this overview is derived from GBPI analysis of data from Governor's Office of Planning and Budget. (2021). The governor's budget report amended fiscal year 2021 and fiscal year 2022. https://opb.georgia.gov/document/document/fy-2022-governors-budget-report/download
DPH first received funding as a standalone department in FY 2012. Before that, the state's public health spending was part of a division within the Department of Human Resources or the Department of Community Health. DPH leads the state's work in preventing disease, promoting population health and well-being and preparing for emergency response efforts.
The agency funds and provides technical assistance to the 159 county health departments and 18 public health districts. DPH also oversees two attached agencies. The Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Commission distributes grants to improve quality of life for Georgians with traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries. The Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission distributes money to stabilize and improve the state's trauma care system.
The AFY 2021 budget, which started on July 1, 2020 and ends June 30, 2021, proposes a total increase of $9.2 million in state general funds. Highlights include:
$9 million increase to reflect higher revenue collections on fireworks excise taxes and Super Speeder fees that help fund the Georgia Trauma Network Commission
Utilizing savings from the enhanced Medicaid match during the COVID-19 public health emergency to provide $289,000 for Grady Regional Coordinating Center's work to coordinate emergency room use and $379,194 to fund comprehensive health services for infants and children
Because agencies were instructed to maintain spending levels from the prior year, state funding for the public health agency did not change significantly. The proposed 2022 budget adds $946,580 from the prior year, and the key changes include:
$506,000 in new funds for Grady Memorial Hospital's effort to coordinate emergency room use in the metro Atlanta area
$173,600 in new funds to provide regulation and licensure for body art studios and artists as authorized in the 2019 legislative session
$86,000 in new funds for the second year of a three-year pilot to provide PrEP for individuals at risk of contracting HIV
The governor's proposed budget does not contribute much in new state funds for the public health agency as they work to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and other health needs. The proposed budget relies on federal money allocated for the agency to respond to COVID-19, which amounts to about $1 billion. While this is a significant amount, this funding needs to be spent directly on COVID-19 response and would not address ongoing capacity challenges the agency faces as they also respond to other health priorities (like HIV/AIDs, maternal mortality, chronic disease, the opioid epidemic and others) and provide preventive services not related to COVID-19. The House recognized the need for the state to chip in to address these long-term concerns and not solely rely on one-time federal funds. The House passed their Amended Fiscal Year 2021 budget which included:
$18 million in funding to replace and modernize the public health surveillance system, most notably the Georgia Registry of Immunization Transactions and Services (GRITS) which tracks vaccinations
$15 million to support the increased use of the AIDS Drug Assistance Program during the COVID-19 pandemic
$285,997 for the Department of Public Health to hire a chief medical officer, a deputy commissioner of public health and a chief data officer for the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing public health leadership


HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Great news for jobseekers -- statewide employment is expected to grow by 4%, or 26,880 new jobs, in the next two years.
The projection comes from the Hawai'i State Department of Labor and Industrial Relations release of its "Employments Forecasts for the Short Term - 2015".
"These kinds of projections are occurring across the country right now and I think Hawai'i may be a little bit in front of the curve given all the circumstances that we see," said Dwight Takamine, the state's department of Labor and Industrial Relations Director.
Experts say it was the tourism industry that helped pull Hawai'i out of the Great Recession, but it will be the construction industry that will lead future job growth and strengthen the state's economic recovery.
"Construction is of course right now ranked as the highest job producer and we're beginning to see those kinds of numbers as projects like the rail and as jobs in Kaka'ako begin to materialize," said Takamine. "We see increases pretty much across the board so I think that's a good signal in terms of not relying solely on just one or two sectors, but clearly construction seems to stand above the others."
The construction industry is projected to lead job growth with the fastest pace, 16.7%, as well as by creating the most jobs, 4,960.
Analysts say the fastest growing construction jobs include: elevator installers and repairers, iron and rebar workers, cement masons and concrete finishers, along with carpenters, roofers and electricians.
The visitor industry will grow more modestly, but thousands of positions in food and beverage services are projected.
"Hopefully the continuing economic recovery means that one there will be more jobs. Clearly as we look at the numbers of not only new jobs but job replacements -- that number stands at a little over 60,000 -- and again that is for the period between 2013 and 2015. We're hopeful that our declining unemployment rate will decline even further and that will mean many more workers being able to engage in jobs and livelihoods that will allow them to provide better for their family and loved ones," said Takamine.