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After giving up stunts, Georgia man takes on new challenge: coming back from accident
By Beth Galvin
ROME, Ga. - At 52, Michael Mooney admits as a magician-turned-stuntman they call "The Great Moodini," he's gotten himself into a few binds.
"A lot of crazy stuff, a lot of crazy stuff," Mooney laughs."
But there was nothing quite like the stunt he pulled back in 2011 at Atlanta Motor Speedway, where he found himself chained to a pace car, trying to wiggle out of his handcuffs, blindfolded.
"I'm actually tied with a 100-foot chain, handcuffed to my wrist," Mooney remembers. "The car takes off, then I've gotta get them two locks off."
Things didn't go well.
Mooney was dragged, flipping several times when he couldn't get free from the handcuffs in time.
In hindsight, he says, the blindfold really complicated things.
"I didn't see the car when it took off," Mooney says. "The chain is rattling and I realized, 'Oh, I'm in trouble."
He landed in the ICU with several broken bones. Almost overnight, the video of his stunt-gone-epically-wrong went viral.
"'World's Dumbest,' I got kind ridiculed by Tonya Harding on that show," Mooney smiles.
Back home in Calhoun, Georgia, Mooney gave up the stunts, started selling jewelry, and found a new passion, motorcycles.
"You just feel different on a bike," he says. "Nothing like feeling the wind in your face."
That may be the irony of what happened to Mooney on November 5, 2017.
He wasn't doing anything risky, just out riding his motorcycle with friends.
Coming around a curve, a camper being towed in the opposite direction, swerved into his lane, and struck Mooney hard.
"It hit me so fast, I didn't see it," he remembers. "It hit me and knocked me off the bike, caused my leg to be amputated, and (me to have) plastic surgery on my hand."
That's how he ended up here at Floyd Medical Center's physical therapy and rehab center in Rome.
"I wanted to live, I wanted to walk again," he says.
Mooney is one of the first amputees to join Floyd Medical's new limb loss program, the only one of its kind in here northwest Georgia.
"Rome seems to be in this triangle between Birmingham, Atlanta, and Chattanooga," Megan Snider, a physical therapist who helped create the program, says. "For for a lot of people, it's not very easy to drive to one of these places to get to a dedicated program."
Here, a team of physical and occupational therapists is pushing Mooney to build up his strength and endurance.
It's tough going.
"There's times I just want to say, 'Stop it, I'm done, leave me alone," he says.
But, he knows he needs this, to be able to use a mechanical leg.
"I have emotional moments," Mooney says. "You wake up in the middle of the night, and you've got your leg gone. You have things that you used to do and you'll never be able to do again."
Physical therapist Megan Snider says they try to focus on what amputees can do.
"You come in and you talk to them and they say, 'Guess what! I could stand up at the sink and brush my teeth. I felt safe. I felt balanced,'" Snider says.
Michael Mooney gets emotional when he talks about his treatment team.
"If I won 100 million dollars in the lottery, every one of my PT, my OTs, my nurses, I'd get them a new car," Mooney says. "Because that's how much they meant to me. They gave me my life back."
He still has months of therapy ahead before he will be ready to use this prosthetic leg.
Michael Mooney says the stunt he'll be most proud of is to one-day walk out of here on his new leg, feeling whole.
"I'm going to walk again, and I'm not going to be doing anything crazy, but I'll at least have my life," Mooney says.


Mission Valley, California is known to football fans as the location of Qualcomm Stadium and the San Diego Chargers. The neighborhood is located in the valley through which the San Diego River flows and marks the location of one of the oldest Spanish settlements in California. One of the main attractions of the community is its location which is only minutes away from downtown and coastal parts of the city. More About Mission Valley in San Diego, California 92108.
Mission Valley offers multiple options for shopping, dining and entertainment in easy driving distance. Other benefits include the high priority placed on having a quality education system and a wide variety of real estate options from which to choose.
The Mission Valley neighborhood has elegant, tree-shaded Spanish-style homes and condominium buildings along with more modern design styles. Mission Valley is relatively safe with its crime rate falling below the average for US cities. Many of the homes for sale in the 92108 zip code area are fairly new and the community is considered relatively upscale, though not overly expensive.
With a total population of a little under 50,000, Mission Valley is moderately sized and has a fairly diverse mix of ethnicities and income levels. There is a sizable population of immigrants, with foreign-born residents numbering just under a quarter of Mission Valley residents according to recent estimates. The town is divided into two major sections: east and west, with both having large and popular malls as well as other attractions.
Mission Valley is located right on the Interstate eight, San Diego Freeway which allows residents easy access to both the San Diego International Airport and the Montgomery Airport. The San Diego International Airport is the second busiest single-runway airport in the world and from there.


The gardening cycle has been thrown off the rails in Debbie Ricigliano's Howard County, Md., vegetable garden in past years. Shrubs are blooming earlier, cherry buds are opening in the fall and flower bulbs are emerging when they shouldn't.
"I definitely would say our climate has gotten warmer," said Ricigliano, a horticulture consultant at the University of Maryland's Horticulture and Garden Information Center. Scientists have long established that climate change will affect, either positively or negatively, the future of agricultural crops. To date, there have been no tools to help gardeners adapt.
Yesterday, the Agriculture Department's Agricultural Research Service (ARS) released the first revisions of the Plant Hardiness Zone Map since 1990. Adorning the back of seed packets, the map is one of a few authoritative guides for gardeners to know what to plant where and when.
The designations on the map represent the average annual extreme minimum temperatures during a particular period, rather than record cold or hot temperatures. "Bands" of temperature ranges are attributed a number, 1 to 13, and subdesignations of a or b show smaller ranges in temperature. The new version includes 13 zones -- two more than the 1990 map -- for temperature bands of 50 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit and 60 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit.
Indeed, the new map shows an upward shift north. Zone 8 used to run from South Carolina to the Texas Panhandle. Now, it has reached the top of North Carolina and covers the bottom third of Arkansas, a state it barely entered in the 1990 map. Zone 6's northernmost point was once southern Connecticut. Now, it's the southern tip of Maine, more than 200 miles away. Overall, the Northeast is in a zone that is 5 degrees warmer than before.
The change is clear to David Ellis, director of communications at the American Horticultural Society and a gardener. For example, Indian hawthorn, a hedge shrub that typically grows in South Carolina and Georgia, has thrived in the society's northern Virginia gardens.
"There's some clear signs of changes in average minimum temperatures," said Ellis. "Gardeners know, [through] their own observation, that average temperatures are warming."
But the ARS was reluctant to showcase its freshly minted map as a symbol of global climate change. Technical accuracy, not environmental change, is the reason for a different map, said ARS spokeswoman Kim Kaplan.
"It's not whether or not there has been global climate change, it's that the map is simply not a good instrument for trying to address it," she said.
To start, the new map is far more sophisticated, relying on data between 1976 and 2005. The 1990 version only spanned a 13-year period between 1974 and 1986. The developers of the new map created an algorithm that incorporated four factors into the local climate: slope, elevation, prevailing winds and nearness to large bodies of water. The scale is smaller, as well.
"To look at climate change, you really have to look at the whole cycle," she said, at least a 50- or 200-year cycle. Weather events like El Niño and La Niña, which can cause unusually heavy rains or droughts, also affect the zoning.
While the map may show regions that have fewer cold days, it does not show data on the number of hot days per year in a certain zone. The American Horticultural Society does provide a heat index map, but it has not been updated since its release. This heat index was not included in the Plant Hardiness map because it could not be translated to the new version's interactive platform, said Kaplan.
David Wolfe, a professor of plant ecology and chairman of the Climate Change Focus Group at Cornell University, commended ARS's efforts to craft a new map but said he would have been bolder on strengthening the climate change link.
"I would not be so cautious as they were," he said. "I think it corroborates [evidence that there is climate change]."
But, he prefaced, "I don't think this map by itself shows anything so dramatic that it would lead to some big policy implication."
Ellis agrees. "I think the attempt of this is not political; it is a scientific resource," he said. Tying the map to the political discourse on climate is not likely to be in ARS's plans.
But what the new map may hide in global climate information, it reveals in patterns of localized warming around cities. With their black paved roads and high energy use, urban centers tend to be "heat islands," isolated areas of warmth that can make their surroundings hotter.
"A lot of the cities -- when I compare the old map to the new map -- are definitely warmer," said Kaplan. "I think there is definitely a heat island effect."
However, this -- like the shifting climatic zones -- may also may be attributed to finer technology rather than environmental change.
"Maybe the heat islands have grown because of more blacktop and more concrete," she said. "Or finally the algorithm is picking them up, whereas before, we couldn't reach them."
For gardeners, the evolution is constant. Ellis works in northern Virginia and lives in Maryland, a 5-degree, or half-zone, difference. Recently, he unsuccessfully tried his hand at growing loropetalum, a delicate pink flower related to witch hazel.
"It was zapped by the cold," he said. But he hasn't given up completely. "In another three years, I might give it another try."


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Terry Bates, senior research associate at the Cornell Lake Erie Research and Extension Laboratory, looks at efficient vineyard technology to assess field conditions. Photo by Dan Bell.
New grant fuels better nutrient management in vineyards
By Erin Rodger
School of Integrative Plant Science
Horticulture Section
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture has awarded a $676,000 grant to a pair of Cornell researchers aiming to use high resolution sensors to help vineyard growers identify nutrient deficiencies.
The researchers – Terry Bates, senior research associate at the Cornell Lake Erie Research and Extension Laboratory, and Justine Vanden Heuvel, professor of horticulture – are both from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
Like most plants, proper nutrient uptake is critical to vine health and fruit yield. But identifying deficiencies in nitrogen, potassium, magnesium and other key nutrients is a challenging, labor-intensive and expensive process for vineyard managers. It requires manually collecting leaves during the growing season and mailing the samples to a lab for analysis.
Not only is this costly, but in New York state, nutrient levels can vary significantly from location to location – even within a single vineyard block – due to variations in soil type. Given these challenges, growers typically opt for a one-size-fits-all approach, rather than fine-tuning their management acre by acre.
When it comes to vine nutrition, growers often end up applying fertilizers across entire vineyard blocks, instead of to the sections that need it most.
"Over-applying fertilizers like nitrogen can contribute to leaching issues, which is especially undesirable in wine regions near bodies of water," Vanden Heuvel said. "[But] data from [our new] sensors can tell growers exactly which portions of a vineyard block need fertilizer, reducing the area that receives an application."
Vanden Heuvel will develop a measurement mechanism that combines both ground-based sampling and satellite imaging to quantify where nutrient deficiencies are. And by doing some vineyard sampling as part of the approach, growers will effectively be doing what she calls "ground truthing" – using real numbers to support satellite measurements, ensuring that growers are getting precise information.
One of the benefits to this monitoring approach, Vanden Heuvel said, is its accessibility and affordability to grape operations of all sizes.
Bates has already been studying vineyard health through the Efficient Vineyard Project (EVP), and he will use this knowledge to develop nutrient sensors. The EVP takes soil, canopy, yield and sugar content sensing data to generate standard vineyard maps to help managers evaluate the growth, productivity and quality of plants in commercial vineyards. Growers then use this information to create more accurate maps of their own vineyards to better support their management practices.
In collaboration with Jan van Aardt, a professor at the Rochester Institute of Technology's Center for Imaging Science, Bates will develop new proximal nutrient sensors that detect deficiencies before they become visible to field workers.
Bates and van Aardt are matching remote imaging measurements with ground measurements to set a standard for vineyard nutrition health. In combination with the sensors, this will allow growers to make real-time nutrient management decisions.
"The most important part of the project," Bates said, "is to help growers manage vineyards more efficiently with a focus on profitability and environmental sustainability."
Bates and Vanden Heuvel's award is part of a total grant worth $4.75 million; collaborators on the overall grant include researchers from Washington State University, University of California at Davis, Oregon State University and the USDA Agricultural Research Service. Of the total grant, $1 million has been awarded, with the remainder contingent on the project's progress.
Header image: Terry Bates, senior research associate at the Cornell Lake Erie Research and Extension Laboratory, looks at efficient vineyard technology to assess field conditions. Photo by Dan Bell.
Erin Rodger is the senior manager of marketing and communications for Cornell AgriTech.
This article also appeared in the Cornell Chronicle.

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				var startOffset = offset;
				var count = MessagePackBinary.ReadArrayHeader(bytes, offset, out readSize);
				if (count != 7) throw new InvalidOperationException("Invalid Tuple count");
				offset += readSize;

				var item1 = formatterResolver.GetFormatterWithVerify<T1>().Deserialize(bytes, offset, formatterResolver, out readSize);
				offset += readSize;
				var item2 = formatterResolver.GetFormatterWithVerify<T2>().Deserialize(bytes, offset, formatterResolver, out readSize);
				offset += readSize;
				var item3 = formatterResolver.GetFormatterWithVerify<T3>().Deserialize(bytes, offset, formatterResolver, out readSize);
				offset += readSize;
				var item4 = formatterResolver.GetFormatterWithVerify<T4>().Deserialize(bytes, offset, formatterResolver, out readSize);
				offset += readSize;
				var item5 = formatterResolver.GetFormatterWithVerify<T5>().Deserialize(bytes, offset, formatterResolver, out readSize);
				offset += readSize;
				var item6 = formatterResolver.GetFormatterWithVerify<T6>().Deserialize(bytes, offset, formatterResolver, out readSize);
				offset += readSize;
				var item7 = formatterResolver.GetFormatterWithVerify<T7>().Deserialize(bytes, offset, formatterResolver, out readSize);
				offset += readSize;

				readSize = offset - startOffset;
				return new Tuple<T1, T2, T3, T4, T5, T6, T7>(item1, item2, item3, item4, item5, item6, item7);
			}
        }
    }

	public sealed class TupleFormatter<T1, T2, T3, T4, T5, T6, T7, TRest> : IMessagePackFormatter<Tuple<T1, T2, T3, T4, T5, T6, T7, TRest>>
    {
        public int Serialize(ref byte[] bytes, int offset, Tuple<T1, T2, T3, T4, T5, T6, T7, TRest> value, IFormatterResolver formatterResolver)
        {
            if (value == null)
            {
                return MessagePackBinary.WriteNil(ref bytes, offset);
            }
            else
            {
				var startOffset = offset;
				offset += MessagePackBinary.WriteArrayHeader(ref bytes, offset, 8);

				offset += formatterResolver.GetFormatterWithVerify<T1>().Serialize(ref bytes, offset, value.Item1, formatterResolver);
				offset += formatterResolver.GetFormatterWithVerify<T2>().Serialize(ref bytes, offset, value.Item2, formatterResolver);
				offset += formatterResolver.GetFormatterWithVerify<T3>().Serialize(ref bytes, offset, value.Item3, formatterResolver);
				offset += formatterResolver.GetFormatterWithVerify<T4>().Serialize(ref bytes, offset, value.Item4, formatterResolver);
				offset += formatterResolver.GetFormatterWithVerify<T5>().Serialize(ref bytes, offset, value.Item5, formatterResolver);
				offset += formatterResolver.GetFormatterWithVerify<T6>().Serialize(ref bytes, offset, value.Item6, formatterResolver);
				offset += formatterResolver.GetFormatterWithVerify<T7>().Serialize(ref bytes, offset, value.Item7, formatterResolver);
				offset += formatterResolver.GetFormatterWithVerify<TRest>().Serialize(ref bytes, offset, value.Rest, formatterResolver);

				return offset - startOffset;
			}
        }

        public Tuple<T1, T2, T3, T4, T5, T6, T7, TRest> Deserialize(byte[] bytes, int offset, IFormatterResolver formatterResolver, out int readSize)
        {
            if (MessagePackBinary.IsNil(bytes, offset))
            {
                readSize = 1;
                return null;
            }
            else
            {
				var startOffset = offset;
				var count = MessagePackBinary.ReadArrayHeader(bytes, offset, out readSize);
				if (count != 8) throw new InvalidOperationException("Invalid Tuple count");
				offset += readSize;

				var item1 = formatterResolver.GetFormatterWithVerify<T1>().Deserialize(bytes, offset, formatterResolver, out readSize);
				offset += readSize;
				var item2 = formatterResolver.GetFormatterWithVerify<T2>().Deserialize(bytes, offset, formatterResolver, out readSize);
				offset += readSize;
				var item3 = formatterResolver.GetFormatterWithVerify<T3>().Deserialize(bytes, offset, formatterResolver, out readSize);
				offset += readSize;
				var item4 = formatterResolver.GetFormatterWithVerify<T4>().Deserialize(bytes, offset, formatterResolver, out readSize);
				offset += readSize;
				var item5 = formatterResolver.GetFormatterWithVerify<T5>().Deserialize(bytes, offset, formatterResolver, out readSize);
				offset += readSize;
				var item6 = formatterResolver.GetFormatterWithVerify<T6>().Deserialize(bytes, offset, formatterResolver, out readSize);
				offset += readSize;
				var item7 = formatterResolver.GetFormatterWithVerify<T7>().Deserialize(bytes, offset, formatterResolver, out readSize);
				offset += readSize;
				var item8 = formatterResolver.GetFormatterWithVerify<TRest>().Deserialize(bytes, offset, formatterResolver, out readSize);
				offset += readSize;

				readSize = offset - startOffset;
				return new Tuple<T1, T2, T3, T4, T5, T6, T7, TRest>(item1, item2, item3, item4, item5, item6, item7, item8);
			}
        }
    }

}

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Corpus Christi je grad u američkoj saveznoj državi Teksas. Prema popisu stanovništva iz 2010. u njemu je živjelo 305.215 stanovnika.

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Today, our house went on the market. I wish it was that simple, though. Because it's so much more than that.
This is the vessel that our entire married life has been contained within. The only home Sierra has ever known. The house where our lives changed – where sheer longings turned into surprising realities, where we've seen friends come and go and pass away.
Which means, in some confusing and over-dramatized way, we're selling our life. Or, at least, part of it.
We've put our house on the market. In doing so, we've put our sense of style on the market. Our security. Our cocoon, our safety zone, our base, free from tag, no touch backs and all of that.
We've put our view of the perfect life out for everyone to see, to judge and to offer on. It's like sending a manuscript to a handful of publishers – we're opening ourselves up for critique, and the person who wants our home the most will make an offer.
I'm happy that we're doing it. I'm thrilled, actually. It's exciting, without a doubt. The chance at altering our surroundings is something I look forward to. I'm thrilled with the idea of the hunt, of discovering the perfect new habitat, where both of our kids will roam free, creating the same kind of memories that I created in the homes I grew up in.
But it's weird to think that Sierra won't have many memories of this house. And to Baby Boy, this house will simply be an illusion in his parent's minds – a home in which he was conceived but never stepped foot. It's the foundation that we clung to as we created a new life for ourselves, a life that made both Sierra and Baby Boy possible, yet it will be like cell theory to the two of them – impossible to imagine, too minute to understand.
I'll miss this house. At times, I'll be filled with nostalgia. I know Kerrie feels the same. But it will be short lived. We will turn wherever we land into our home. Just as we've done before at this house; just as the lucky owners that follow us will once we leave.
It's a chapter in our lives that will have passed by – not with painful remembrance, but with fondness. A chapter we can always look back on, proud of what we accomplished.
A chapter in the past, with many left to discover.
This was lovingly handwritten on February 16th, 2009
If you'd like me to speak, or if you'd like me to write, or if you'd just like to say hi, you can get a hold of me at mrvilhauer@gmail.com.
© 2005-2018, Corey Vilhauer


text:
package org.pentaho.di.repository;

import java.util.ArrayList;
import java.util.List;

import org.pentaho.di.core.Const;
import org.pentaho.di.core.xml.XMLHandler;
import org.w3c.dom.Node;

/**
 * This class defines the location of a transformation, job or schema in the repository. That means that it's just an
 * extra parameter for recognizing a transformation, job or schema. It allows for sub-directories by linking back to
 * itself.
 *
 * TODO: This class is referenced in a large amount of Interfaces. We should convert it into an interface.
 *
 * @author Matt
 * @since 09-nov-2004
 *
 */
public class RepositoryDirectory implements RepositoryDirectoryInterface {
  public static final String DIRECTORY_SEPARATOR = "/";

  private RepositoryDirectoryInterface parent;
  private List<RepositoryDirectoryInterface> children;
  private List<RepositoryElementMetaInterface> repositoryObjects;

  private String directoryname;

  private ObjectId id;

  /**
   * True to show this directory in UIs. Not necessarily persisted. Each repo impl decides whether to mark each dir as
   * visible.
   */
  private boolean visible = true;

  /**
   * Create a new sub-directory in a certain other directory.
   *
   * @param parent
   *          The directory to create the sub-directory in
   * @param directoryname
   *          The name of the new directory.
   */
  public RepositoryDirectory( RepositoryDirectoryInterface parent, String directoryname ) {
    this.parent = parent;
    this.directoryname = directoryname;
    this.children = new ArrayList<RepositoryDirectoryInterface>(); // default: no subdirectories...
    this.id = null; // The root directory!
  }

  /**
   * Create an empty repository directory. With the name and parent set to empty, this is the root directory.
   *
   */
  public RepositoryDirectory() {
    this( null, (String) null );
  }

  @Override
  public List<RepositoryDirectoryInterface> getChildren() {
    return children;
  }

  @Override
  public void setChildren( List<RepositoryDirectoryInterface> children ) {
    this.children = children;
  }

  @Override
  public List<RepositoryElementMetaInterface> getRepositoryObjects() {
    return repositoryObjects;
  }

  @Override
  public void setRepositoryObjects( List<RepositoryElementMetaInterface> repositoryObjects ) {
    this.repositoryObjects = repositoryObjects;
  }

  @Override
  public void clear() {
    this.parent = null;
    this.directoryname = null;
    this.children = new ArrayList<RepositoryDirectoryInterface>(); // default: no subdirectories...
  }

  /**
   * Get the database ID in the repository for this object.
   *
   * @return the database ID in the repository for this object.
   */
  @Override
  public ObjectId getObjectId() {
    return id;
  }

  /**
   * Set the database ID for this object in the repository.
   *
   * @param id
   *          the database ID for this object in the repository.
   */
  @Override
  public void setObjectId( ObjectId id ) {
    this.id = id;
  }

  /**
   * Change the parent of this directory. (move directory)
   *
   * @param parent
   *          The new parent of this directory.
   */
  @Override
  public void setParent( RepositoryDirectoryInterface parent ) {
    this.parent = parent;
  }

  /**
   * get the parent directory for this directory.
   *
   * @return The parent directory of null if this is the root directory.
   */
  @Override
  public RepositoryDirectoryInterface getParent() {
    return this.parent;
  }

  /**
   * Set the directory name (rename)
   *
   * @param directoryname
   *          The new directory name
   */
  @Override
  public void setName( String directoryname ) {
    this.directoryname = directoryname;
  }

  /**
   * Get the name of this directory...
   *
   * @return the name of this directory
   */
  @Override
  public String getName() {
    if ( directoryname == null ) {
      return DIRECTORY_SEPARATOR;
    }
    return directoryname;
  }

  /**
   * Check whether or not this is the root of the directory trees. (default)
   *
   * @return true if this is the root directory node. False if it is not.
   */
  @Override
  public boolean isRoot() {
    return parent == null && directoryname == null;
  }

  /**
   * Describe the complete path to ( and including) this directory, separated by the
   * RepositoryDirectory.DIRECTORY_SEPARATOR property (slash).
   *
   * @return The complete path to this directory.
   */
  @Override
  public String getPath() {
    // Root!
    if ( getParent() == null ) {
      return DIRECTORY_SEPARATOR;
    } else {
      if ( getParent().getParent() == null ) {
        return DIRECTORY_SEPARATOR + getName();
      } else {
        return getParent().getPath() + DIRECTORY_SEPARATOR + getName();
      }
    }
  }

  /**
   * Describe the complete path to ( and including) this directory, as an array of strings.
   *
   * @return The complete path to this directory.
   */
  @Override
  public String[] getPathArray() {
    // First determine the depth of the tree...
    int depth = 1;
    RepositoryDirectoryInterface follow = getParent();
    if ( follow != null ) {
      depth++;
      follow = follow.getParent();
    }

    // Then put something in it...
    String[] retval = new String[depth];
    int level = depth - 1;
    retval[level] = getName();

    follow = getParent();
    if ( follow != null ) {
      level--;
      retval[level] = follow.getName();

      follow = follow.getParent();
    }

    return retval;
  }

  /**
   * Add a subdirectory to this directory.
   *
   * @param subdir
   *          The subdirectory to add.
   */
  @Override
  public void addSubdirectory( RepositoryDirectoryInterface subdir ) {
    subdir.setParent( this );
    children.add( subdir );
  }

  /**
   * Counts the number of subdirectories in this directory.
   *
   * @return The number of subdirectories
   */
  @Override
  public int getNrSubdirectories() {
    return children.size();
  }

  /**
   * Get a subdirectory on a certain position.
   *
   * @param i
   *          The subdirectory position
   * @return The subdirectory with on a certain position
   */
  @Override
  public RepositoryDirectory getSubdirectory( int i ) {
    if ( children == null ) {
      return null;
    }
    return (RepositoryDirectory) children.get( i );
  }

  /**
   * Find the directory by following the path of strings
   *
   * @param path
   *          The path to the directory we're looking for.
   * @return The directory if one can be found, null if no directory was found.
   */
  @Override
  public RepositoryDirectory findDirectory( String[] path ) {
    // Is it root itself?
    if ( isRoot() && path.length == 1 && path[0].equalsIgnoreCase( DIRECTORY_SEPARATOR ) ) {
      return this;
    }

    if ( path.length < 1 ) {
      return this;
    }

    String[] directoryPath;

    // Skip the root directory, it doesn't really exist as such.
    if ( path.length > 0 && path[0].equalsIgnoreCase( DIRECTORY_SEPARATOR ) ) {
      // Copy the path exception the highest level, we go down one...
      directoryPath = new String[path.length - 1];
      for ( int x = 0; x < directoryPath.length; x++ ) {
        directoryPath[x] = path[x + 1];
      }
    } else {
      directoryPath = path;
    }

    // The root directory?
    if ( isRoot() && directoryPath.length == 1 && directoryPath[0].equalsIgnoreCase( DIRECTORY_SEPARATOR ) ) {
      return this;
    } else if ( directoryPath.length == 1 && directoryPath[0].equalsIgnoreCase( getName() ) ) {
      // This directory?
      return this;
    } else if ( directoryPath.length >= 1 ) {
      // A direct subdirectory?
      RepositoryDirectory follow = this;
      for ( int i = 0; i < directoryPath.length; i++ ) {
        RepositoryDirectory directory = follow.findChild( directoryPath[i] );
        if ( directory == null ) {
          return null;
        }
        follow = directory;
      }
      return follow;

      /*
       * for (int i=0;i<getNrSubdirectories();i++) { RepositoryDirectory subdir = getSubdirectory(i); if
       * (subdir.getDirectoryName().equalsIgnoreCase(directoryPath[0])) { if (directoryPath.length==1) return subdir; //
       * we arrived at the destination...
       *
       * // Copy the path exception the highest level, we go down one... String subpath[] = new
       * String[directoryPath.length-1]; for (int x=0;x<subpath.length;x++) subpath[x]=directoryPath[x+1];
       *
       * // Perhaps the rest of the path is the same too? RepositoryDirectory look = subdir.findDirectory(subpath); if
       * (look!=null) return look; } }
       */
    }

    return null;
  }

  /**
   * Find a directory using the path to the directory with file.separator between the dir-names.
   *
   * @param path
   *          The path to the directory
   * @return The directory if one was found, null if nothing was found.
   */
  @Override
  public RepositoryDirectory findDirectory( String path ) {
    String[] newPath = Const.splitPath( path, DIRECTORY_SEPARATOR );

    String[] p = null;

    if ( parent == null ) {
      // This doesn't include the root:
      p = new String[newPath.length + 1];
      p[0] = DIRECTORY_SEPARATOR;

      for ( int i = 0; i < newPath.length; i++ ) {
        p[i + 1] = newPath[i];
      }
    } else {
      p = newPath;
    }

    return findDirectory( p );
  }

  @Override
  public RepositoryDirectory findChild( String name ) {
    for ( RepositoryDirectoryInterface child : children ) {
      if ( child.getName().equalsIgnoreCase( name ) ) {
        return (RepositoryDirectory) child;
      }
    }
    return null;
  }

  /**
   * Find the sub-directory with a certain ID
   *
   * @param id_directory
   *          the directory ID to look for.
   * @return The RepositoryDirectory if the ID was found, null if nothing could be found.
   */
  @Override
  public RepositoryDirectory findDirectory( ObjectId id_directory ) {
    // Check for the root directory...
    //
    if ( getObjectId() == null && id_directory == null ) {
      return this;
    }

    if ( getObjectId() != null && getObjectId().equals( id_directory ) ) {
      return this;
    }

    for ( int i = 0; i < getNrSubdirectories(); i++ ) {
      RepositoryDirectory rd = getSubdirectory( i ).findDirectory( id_directory );
      if ( rd != null ) {
        return rd;
      }
    }

    return null;
  }

  /**
   * Return the description of this directory & the subdirectories in XML.
   *
   * @return The XML describing this directory.
   */
  public String getXML() {
    return getXML( 0 );
  }

  public String getXML( int level ) {
    String spaces = Const.rightPad( " ", level );
    StringBuilder retval = new StringBuilder( 200 );

    retval.append( spaces ).append( "<repdir>" ).append( Const.CR );
    retval.append( spaces ).append( "  " ).append( XMLHandler.addTagValue( "name", getName() ) );

    if ( getNrSubdirectories() > 0 ) {
      retval.append( spaces ).append( "    <subdirs>" ).append( Const.CR );
      for ( int i = 0; i < getNrSubdirectories(); i++ ) {
        RepositoryDirectory subdir = getSubdirectory( i );
        retval.append( subdir.getXML( level + 1 ) );
      }
      retval.append( spaces ).append( "    </subdirs>" ).append( Const.CR );
    }

    retval.append( spaces ).append( "</repdir>" ).append( Const.CR );

    return retval.toString();
  }

  /**
   * Load the directory & subdirectories from XML
   *
   * @param repdirnode
   *          The node in which the Repository directory information resides.
   * @return True if all went well, false if an error occured.
   */
  public boolean loadXML( Node repdirnode ) {
    try {
      clear();

      directoryname = XMLHandler.getTagValue( repdirnode, "name" );
      Node subdirsnode = XMLHandler.getSubNode( repdirnode, "subdirs" );
      if ( subdirsnode != null ) {
        int n = XMLHandler.countNodes( subdirsnode, "repdir" );
        for ( int i = 0; i < n; i++ ) {
          Node subdirnode = XMLHandler.getSubNodeByNr( subdirsnode, "repdir", i );
          RepositoryDirectory subdir = new RepositoryDirectory();
          if ( subdir.loadXML( subdirnode ) ) {
            subdir.setParent( this );
            addSubdirectory( subdir );
          } else {
            return false;
          }
        }
      }
      return true;
    } catch ( Exception e ) {
      return false;
    }
  }

  /**
   * Get all the directory-id in this directory and the subdirectories.
   *
   * @return an array of all the directory id's (this directory & subdirectories)
   */
  @Override
  public ObjectId[] getDirectoryIDs() {
    List<ObjectId> ids = new ArrayList<ObjectId>();
    getDirectoryIDs( ids );

    return ids.toArray( new ObjectId[ids.size()] );
  }

  /**
   * Fill an arraylist with all the ID_DIRECTORY values in the tree below and including this directory.
   *
   * @param ids
   *          The arraylist that will contain the directory IDs.
   */
  private void getDirectoryIDs( List<ObjectId> ids ) {
    if ( getObjectId() != null ) {
      ids.add( getObjectId() );
    }

    for ( int i = 0; i < getNrSubdirectories(); i++ ) {
      getSubdirectory( i ).getDirectoryIDs( ids );
    }
  }

  /**
   * Find the root of the directory tree starting from this directory.
   *
   * @return the root of the directory tree
   */
  @Override
  public RepositoryDirectoryInterface findRoot() {
    if ( isRoot() ) {
      return this;
    }
    return getParent().findRoot();
  }

  @Override
  public String toString() {
    return getPath();
  }

  @Override
  public String getPathObjectCombination( String transName ) {
    if ( isRoot() ) {
      return getPath() + transName;
    } else {
      return getPath() + RepositoryDirectory.DIRECTORY_SEPARATOR + transName;
    }
  }

  @Override
  public boolean isVisible() {
    return visible;
  }

  public void setVisible( boolean visible ) {
    this.visible = visible;
  }

}


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US Could Force Firms to Help Break Encryption, Under New Bill
Washington – Two key US lawmakers Wednesday unveiled legislation to require technology firms to help law enforcement unlock encrypted devices — prompting a fierce outcry from the industry and privacy activists.
The bill released by Senators Richard Burr and Dianne Feinstein of the Senate Intelligence Committee comes in the wake of a heated legal battle pitting the FBI against Apple as part of an investigation into last year's San Bernardino attacks.
"No entity or individual is above the law," said Feinstein, the top Democrat on the committee chaired by Republican Burr.
"Today, terrorists and criminals are increasingly using encryption to foil law enforcement efforts, even in the face of a court order. We need strong encryption to protect personal data, but we also need to know when terrorists are plotting to kill Americans."
The lawmakers in a joint statement said the proposal was a "discussion draft" and that they would "solicit input from the public and key stakeholders before formally introducing the bill."
"I am hopeful that this draft will start a meaningful and inclusive debate on the role of encryption and its place within the rule of law," Burr said. "Based on initial feedback, I am confident that the discussion has begun."
The use of strong encryption in applications and smartphones, with they keys only available to users, has raised concerns in law enforcement that criminals and others may operate in secrecy, with investigators unable to gain access to data even with a court order.
Legislation similar to the Senate proposal is also being considered in other countries, notably Britain and France, amid concerns that attackers have been using encryption to avoid detection.
But the Senate draft, which was leaked to media earlier this week, sparked intense criticism both from the technology industry and digital rights activities, claiming it would effectively create a "back door" for law enforcement which could be exploited by hackers and other governments.
Kevin Bankston of the New America Foundation's Open Technology Institute said the bill would require "every tech vendor in America to use either backdoored encryption or no encryption at all, even though practically every security expert in the country would tell you that means laying down our arms in the constant fight to secure or data against thieves, hackers, and spies."
Daniel Castro of the Information Technology & Innovation Foundation, a Washington think tank, said the bill "sets up a legal paradox that would further muddy the waters about how and when the government can compel the private sector to assist in gaining access to private information."
Gary Shapiro of the Consumer Technology Association, a trade group representing hundreds of technology firms, called the measure an "overreaction" to fears on encryption.
"There is no consensus in the intelligence community that a requirement to force manufacturers to open encryption is the correct policy," Shapiro said in a statement.
The US government last month withdrew its request to force Apple to help unlock an iPhone used by one of the San Bernardino shooters, saying the FBI had found another means to access the data. But several cases are pending against Apple and other firms.
Last week, Facebook-owned WhatsApp said it had implemented end-to-end encryption for its billion users, so that no other party can read the messages.
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The market-leading Juniper Networks SRX Series of UTM boxes are feature-rich products that may cause implementation headaches.
The Juniper Networks SRX Series of unified threat management boxes is probably the most feature-complete of any UTM product, offering the most options and support for infrequently used security items. Juniper is a thought and market leader in the enterprise UTM market, particularly at the highest end, though its products are used in a wide variety of network security situations.
Juniper offers seven different SRX models, from small units for branch offices to large models for supporting the largest of networks. The rated throughput firewalls range from 700 Mbps to 200 Gbps, which are the highest throughput levels I've seen advertised. The smallest units come with eight 10/100 Gigabit Ethernet ports, while the largest ones have a variety of 40, 10 and 1 GbE ports.
Juniper's firewall policy editor is very straightforward and shows its strong heritage in that area.
The smaller SRX units come with integrated antimalware and antispam, but these aren't on the larger boxes; the assumption is that larger networks will probably have some other product in place. But if an enterprise needs them, Juniper offers the most choices of any of the boxes I tested, including antimalware scanning and URL filtering. If businesses choose Kaspersky for antimalware, its scanner has to download and will scan everything on the box itself. If enterprises use the Sophos scanner, it is processed in the cloud without impacting the box's CPU or other resources.
Juniper has also spent some time integrating its world-class applications firewall features into the SRX, making it more competitive and complete than some of the other UTMs. As new threats appear, it is nice to have better applications intelligence at the network perimeter.
As I said earlier, Juniper is designed for the largest networks and delivers the throughput accordingly. But Juniper is a study in contrasts. Its products have very capable features, but they are hidden away in places that only a real expert will be able to find and use properly. When I did my review, I had the benefit of having a Juniper system engineer sitting at my side and even he needed to search for the right command syntax to complete certain tasks.
A view of Juniper's interface configuration dashboard.
However, it's important to note that Juniper UTM boxes can probably do things that no one else can easily do because of their power and flexibility, such as the ability to roll back a particular update to its policies if one is created in error.
Setting up the SRX is somewhat vexing because of its suffering and vastly incomplete Web-based interface. Juniper actually has three different user interfaces: Web, command line and one that is a holdover from its acquisition of Netscreen's line. Many admins will likely suffer from headaches as they type on the box's command line and have to look up the command syntax. Fortunately, it does have a few setup wizards that will walk users through the initial process, but even so some of the initial routing settings aren't obvious.
Juniper also sells its older Netscreen-based SSG line for smaller networks without some of the integration and security features found in the SRX line. Navigating these two various product lines can be somewhat confusing. The SRX is based on JunOS, the same operating system that runs Juniper's leading firewall line, with the added UTM features.
The price points of the SRX line falls between Check Point and SonicWall. The least expensive model costs $2,456 for the first year, $1,700 of which is software licenses for the various modules. The most expensive model costs $59,750 for the first year, of which half is in software costs. Juniper offers three different support contracts under its Juniper Care label that span the range of on-site and off-site options.
Good features Highest available UTM throughput; broad choices for integrated antimalware and antispam; built-in application firewall features.
Troublesome features Setup difficulties related to lacking Web-based interface; confusing differentiation with sister line of Netscreen devices.
Author's note: The contributor does not have a paid relationship with any of the vendors mentioned in this article.


Too bad I just never use ribbon in my scrapbooking. I am making some cards for christmas and am trying to use up some of my stash of ribbon and it's rather slow going!
useless ribbon...my eyes! you are so talented beyond fairness...I love everything you do and can't wait to get my hands on some of that!!
Oh my goodness! I love these! Can I put in a request for some wider ribbon? I could see really cool aprons with these!
The ribbons are great! I might secretly love the pea pod.
Guess that's not a secret anymore.
Stop now! I beg you! I am going to have no money for food or shelter.
My faves are the B&W sunflowers.
Hi, Mumsy. I'm reading Grace Eventually by Anne Lamott. Oh, did you mean what's the book in the photo? :) It's a philosophy book. That's the Descartes section. I needed a fat book with no pictures and small type. The ribbons looked like bookmarks to me, so I wanted to shoot them that way. Does it look interesting to you? Want to borrow it?
watchoo talkin' 'bout willis? these are great!! love 'em!
Well, I won't stop you.
Ooo, would make very pretty wrapping on xmas gifts in kraft papers. Or hair decor for those with long locks. Trim a few lamp shades or roller shades. Make one of those french message boards with the criss-crossed ribbons. Hang holiday cards from strips of this mounted on a wall or door with a push pin.
Whoa. You're a good salesman. Awesome ideas!
Is there any place I can buy your ribbons or fabric other than jcarolinecreative? Their shipping cost to Australia is outrageous. $45 for 2 metres of ribbon?
Do you have an etsy shop or equivalent?
wow. those are really pretty! now don't you like ribbon?
I like these prints as fabric, but I LOVE them as ribbon! I rarely buy ribbon, but I think I might need to get me some of these!
OK..don't take this the wrong way, but I think I like the ribbon even better than the fabric. I've used your peapod fabric and actually that whole first collection quite a bit. I'm ready for new ideas and then BAM, here comes ribbon. I think it'd be great to trim things that are next to my fabric projects. Whee!
**drooling slightly*** Methinks I must make a dog collar with this ribbon!!!!
I want them ALL! Yum.
Can I ask you who you use to create them? I'd love to make some special ribbon just for my business.
LOVE THESE!!! Nice work (as always) Jessica!
Your stuff is always beautiful!
Kat, JCaroline arranged the printing, and I don't actually know which vendor they use or what the minimums are. Sorry I'm not too helpful.
And regarding international shipping, for anyone who wonders... JCaroline Creative has their site set up to estimate shipping costs for checkout purposes, and the actual shipping is often much less than what's quoted to you. If your ribbons fit in a flat rate envelope, they can ship them for $11.35. They charge you whatever the actual shipping cost ends up being. If you have questions about what the actual shipping cost will be to where you are, email them for more information. Hope that's helpful.
Love the ribbons! Must resist adding to my stash! Augh but I can't!
The ribbon is wonderful! I love ribbon and its best role is just adding a bit of fabulousness or refinery to just about anything :).
I make kid's clothes so THANK YOU! for coming up with some ribbon designs that don't make me cringe.
this one looks really nice! wow. they are good! do you have other designs?
the second and third ones....LOVE!! I 'm definitely going to buy some really soon. I can't wait.
so yummy. . . my little girl probably needs some so her mama can embelish skirts, jumpers and her hair.
Could you please make ribbon with tropical fish next?


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Before you get too stoked and spaz out on me, def check out the videos below featuring Google and Twitter in the 80s and Facebook in the 90s.
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Активни расед је расед за који се поуздано зна да ће се у будућности на њему генерисати земљотрес. Раседи се сматрају активним ако је на њима опсервирано померање или постоје докази о сеизмичкој активности током последњих 10.000 година.

Активно раседање се сматра геолошким хазардом и директан је узрочник земљотреса. Ефекти померања по активном раседу су јака померања земље, раседање површине земље, тектонске деформације, клизишта и одрони, ликвефакција и цунамији.

Квартарни раседи су они активни раседи који се могу јасно препознати на површини и за које постоје докази о кретању у последњих 1,6 милиона година, што представља трајање квартара.

Геолошке дисциплине које се баве проучавањем активних раседа су геоморфологија, сеизмологија, рефлективна сеизмика, тектоника плоча и даљинска детекција.

Локација

Активни раседи се у највећем броју случајева налазе у близини граница тектонских плоча, па се због тога и проучавања активне тектонике везују углавном за ова подручја. У много мањој мери се активни раседи јављају у унутрашњости тектонских плоча. Чињеница да и унутар тектонских плоча постоји сеизмички хазард је препозната тек недавно.

Методе истраживања

За истраживање граница активних раседа користе се различите геолошке методе, од којих су најкоришћеније даљинска детекција и геомагнетска истраживања. За мерење активности раседа користе се разни типови података, као што су сеизмолошки извештаји или подаци о земљотресима током одређеног периода времена. За потребе дефинисања потенцијалног сеизмичког хазарда врши се корелација података о активности (земљотресима) и локацији раседа, заједно са факторима о анализи ризика.

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Labor Day 2015 – AM I MY BROTHERS KEEPER?
Labor Day 2015 is almost here and as usual, it is an excellent seasonal opportunity to share the gospel of Jesus Christ. Much of our funding comes from our membership and friends like you.
At Byways, we offer a wide variety of services to the community at large, in spite of the fact that our church was burned down by arsonists, we still, by the Grace of God, continue to maintain and keep our events going in order to maintain our programs in the community.
Many lost souls will congregate along the Eastern Parkway stretch during the Labor Day Parade. It is more than 2.5 million people attending this festive event and the church must be there to introduce to all, Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. We also want to be the vehicle of change to restore those who don't know our Lord and Savior and those who are in a back-slide state.
We are preparing to "Take the Name of Jesus to the Streets." On Monday, September 7, 2015, we are asking you to join us in our endeavor to carry out the Great Commission: "To Go Into The Entire World And Teach All Nations." (Wouldn't it be great if the largest float could be filled with bible believing Christians?) This brings us to the peak of our message, how can you help us to get out the gospel of Jesus Christ. Our Revelation Soldiers Evangelism 2015 Campaign will be launched shortly.
We are asking 10 Churches to be a Covenant Partner of 1,000 Dollars each to cover the cost of the Jesus Float.
website address, contact number and email which will also show our partnership.
also see all these ministries on one float.
The mission of the Revelation Soldiers is to "Go into the entire world, teach the nations, and bring the lost to Christ". The scripture states, "But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost: In whom the God of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them. II Corinthian 4:3-4. K.J.V.
For further details please call me at: 917-855-5594. Enclosed you will find a copy of the list of donations/supplies needed. All monetary donations should be made in the form of a check or money order and should be made payable to: Byways and Hedges Youth for Christ Ministry. Please email your Company requisition forms for processing. All Donations are Tax Deductible.


The gospel is not a message about future salvation. It's the good news that God's power is available to you right now! Pastor Ron Zappia shares how to access God's resurrection power for yourself. It's a message with practical application for your day to day life.


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Congress honors WWII sailors
USS Indianapolis crew delivered key bomb components
Matthew Daly, Associated Press
July 30, 2020 Updated: July 30, 2020 10:32 p.m.
Congress has awarded the Congressional Gold Medal, its highest honor, to surviving crew members of the USS Indianapolis, the ship that delivered key components of the first nuclear bomb and was later sunk by Japan during World War II.
The ship, with 1,195 personnel aboard, delivered enriched uranium and other parts of the atomic bomb "Little Boy" that was later dropped on Hiroshima, Japan, in August 1945.
Four days after delivering its top secret cargo, the ship was sunk by Japanese torpedoes on July 30, 1945. Of nearly 900 men who went into the Philippine Sea, just 316 survived before being rescued nearly five days later. The death toll of 879 was the largest single disaster at sea in U.S. Navy history.
Survivors were stranded in the open ocean with few lifeboats and almost no food or water, enduring severe burns, dehydration and shark attacks.
"In an instant, her crew went from fighting the battles without to fighting the battles within," said Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, one of a host of congressional and Navy leaders who spoke at Thursday's virtual ceremony honoring the eight surviving crew members on the 75th anniversary of the sinking.
The Gold Medal was awarded to the ship's entire crew, living and dead, and will be displayed at the Indiana War Memorial Museum in Indianapolis.
After the sinking, the crew "fought to stay alert, to look after each other — literally to hold on for dear life," said McConnell, R-Ky. He and other speakers were shown on video because of the global coronavirus pandemic.
"Those who perished in the water gave our nation the ultimate sacrifice ... but the true legacy of the Indianapolis was secured before those torpedoes struck," McConnell said. "Her crew turned the tide of the war. So to her crew members who are still standing watch: Your Congress and your nation say thank you."
Retired Navy Capt. William Toti, who led a nuclear submarine named in honor of the Indianapolis, said the Gold Medal honors the crew's accomplishments — not the fact that the ship was sunk.
The medal "recognizes a fighting ship's crew, one that helped end the most terrible war this world has ever known," Toti said. He called the crew members "among the best the United States Navy has to offer."
None of the crew members would call himself a hero, Toti added, "but they would all say they served in a crew of heroes."
Navy Secretary Kenneth Braithwaite addressed the surviving crew members directly, saying "All Americans owe you a forever debt of gratitude." Braithwaite called the sinking "one of the darkest chapters in our Naval history" and said, "We can never forget the astounding grit and bravery shown by those who lived to tell the tale" or "the important lessons our Navy learned from that tragedy."
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UAE may be multicultural but we're not diverse when it comes to music, study finds
Audiences tend to mostly support only those live performances that reflect their own cultural identity, according to researchers at American University in Dubai.
The opening of the Dubai Opera may help to improve the public's appreciation of live music, researchers say. Jon Gambrell / AP Photo
Roberta Pennington
DUBAI // For such an intensely multicultural country, UAE audiences are surprisingly homogeneous and self-segregating when it comes to the performing arts, a new study has found.
Researchers said the recent addition of the Dubai Opera house and reforms to the public school curriculum meant to enhance music and arts education may help improve the public's appreciation of, and participation in, live music from many cultures.
"We want to talk about global culture but it's not quite there yet," said Dr Steven Buigut, associate dean for academic affairs and professor of economics at the American University in Dubai, who co-authored the study.
"It would be great to see Emiratis going to western pop and western classicals, and westerners going to Arabic classicals – that would be the ideal world – but we're not there yet. We are all here but we are still kind of moving around in our own cultural islands. We are not yet as mixed as our numbers or our populations suggest."
The study, UAE Public Participation in the Musical Arts, was published in last month's issue of Poetics Journal of Empirical Research on Culture, the Media and the Arts.
Dr Buigut and AUD marketing professor Dr Ode Amaize surveyed 1,377 locals and expatriates in Dubai and Abu Dhabi to find out which factors – including age, ethnicity, gender, education and length of residency in the UAE, for example - determine attendance at music performances in the UAE.
"While the UAE is unquestionably a multicultural workplace," the authors wrote, "there is a distinct cultural link exhibited in the public's participation across the different music genres."
For example, respondents who identified as non-Emirati Arabs were "significantly" more likely to attended Arab music performances only.
Participants who said they were Asian were less likely to attend Arab or western classical music performances and "significantly" more likely to go to Indian musical performances.
Westerners stuck to European classical music and other western genres and UAE nationals were the least likely to attend live musical performances.
"Even taking into account the discrepancy in terms of the population size and differences, Emiratis, for the most part, engage in the arts less, relative to other Arabs or other nationalities in the UAE," said Dr Amaize, co-author of the study. "But this is part of what the UAE Government is trying to encourage more of - the arts."
The respondents' length of residency in the UAE was also a "very significant" factor in determining attendance in the performing arts, with those saying they have lived here three years or longer being most likely to go to live shows.
The findings led the researchers to make a number of recommendations.
"In schools, when music is introduced, it should be integrated, in the sense whereby children and young people are exposed to music from other parts of the world," said Dr Amaize.
"Also, there should be programmes that present inter-genre, intercultural compositions and performances where you have, for example, artists and collaborators from different ethnicities performing together."
The researchers applauded efforts by Abu Dhabi Education Council to revamp music and arts education in public schools.
"I personally believe in interdisciplinary education, whereby the student is in the music class, but is also drawing from history class, from chemistry, from biology, from geography," said Dr Amaize.
By introducing children and even audiences at large to international music, schools and cultural institutions are essentially promoting tolerance, said Dr Buigut, which is a value that Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, is keen to promote.
"If we are trying to promote global tolerance, then it means we have to feel comfortable in other people's zones," said Dr Buigut. "But, if ethnically we are still sort of closed in to our own music, does that mean also we are closed in our beliefs? If that happens, how much tolerance of others' beliefs and others' tastes will that mean? If you enjoy and participate in live music performances from other countries, it means you're also open to the other views in terms of their culture."
rpennington@thenational.ae


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The 4th edition of "Los Seguros de Lucro Cresante", a book written by Jesús Bueres, Global Director of Forensic Accounting for Abaco International Loss Adjusters, was launched on 3 March 2018 in Bogotá.
Members of the Insurers Guild, an association of Insurers and Reinsurers, were present at the event.


Presenting Sunapua..Tu Daud Daud song from the film Budhia Singh , Born to Run, sung by Rituraj Mohanty.This songs is the first song of wonder boy Budhia Singh's biopic – "Budhia Singh: Born to Run".The songs is an unabashed ode to his Odia roots.Odia phrases are used generously in the song.'Suna Pua', 'Gelha Pua', 'Dhana Pua' are some of the phrases which dot the sound track that buttresses its Odia roots, though the film is being produced in Hindi and in Bollywood.
The song features Bollywood actor Manoj Bajpai, who plays Budhia's coach Biranchi Das and Mayur Mahendra, the child star who plays Budhia in the film.This biopic about Budhia Singh is directed by Soumendra Padhi, "Budhia Singh – Born To Run". This is to be noted that Budhia Singh ran 48 marathons — one of which was from Puri to Bhubaneswar when he was still a few months shy of five.The film is produced by Viacom18 Motion Pictures and Code Red Film Productions, the film stars Tillotama Shome and Master Mayur as well."Budhia Singh – Born To Run" will hit the screens on August 5.


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Cerotic acid, or hexacosanoic acid, is a 26-carbon long-chain saturated fatty acid with the chemical formula .  It is most commonly found in beeswax and carnauba wax. It is a white solid, although impure samples appear yellowish.

The name is derived from the Latin word cerotus, which in turn was derived from the Ancient Greek word κηρός (keros), meaning beeswax or honeycomb.

Cerotic acid is also a type of very long chain fatty acid that is often associated with the disease adrenoleukodystrophy, which involves the excessive saturation of unmetabolized fatty acid chains, including cerotic acid, in the peroxisome.

See also
List of saturated fatty acids
Very long chain fatty acids

References

Fatty acids
Alkanoic acids


In my experience community organizing with One Cowichan and now working at Social Planning Cowichan I have had countless conversations with people across the region on issues around water, housing, renewable energy, local food and democracy. Through this work, I have been bringing people together to facilitate respectful discussions that allow for collaboration, new ideas and interactive decision making. I believe this experience has prepared me to be a good councilor.
I do fact-based research to understand an issue, ask questions and listen to different points of view with an open mind before making decisions and planning.
YES. It is up to local governments to provide clean drinking water for residents. However, how can they do that without also ensuring we will have water, all year round, to provide that service? Some rivers, tributaries and wells have already been running dry in the summer months. It would help to have a fund that supports protecting and preserving this resource that also supports other organizations who have been doing good work in our watersheds for decades. Since there are no real municipal boundaries with our watersheds, I believe a regional service is the right call.
YES. The Cowichan Region is not the only area experiencing a housing crisis. Federal and provincial funds are available for affordable housing projects, but we need to stand out by bringing some investment to the table as seed funding. This is only one piece of the housing puzzle. The Cowichan Housing Association, with community input is working on an overall Attainable Housing Strategy to identify priority needs for each area of the region. With this strategy and some funding, they will be able to move more quickly. Ultimately, it's up to voters to decide if they are willing to invest in our communities.
Throughout my work at One Cowichan and Social Planning Cowichan, I have worked hard to develop relationships with local First Nations and other levels of government. Part of that is showing up to each other's events, communicating on a regular basis, sharing information and invitations on what is happening in the community in the pre-planning stages and collaborating on projects and ideas together where possible. As a councillor, I will continue to do this especially when there is the potential for overlap within the municipality.
North Cowichan is in the process of updating the Climate Action and Energy Plan. Once complete, I will fully support the recommendations and work to move forward on an implementation plan. I look forward to working with the community, staff and council to see how we can integrate more water storage and conservation within broader public and with the municipality. Transportation is a challenging issue with our rural areas so I am interested in digging into creative ways to address transit. I would also like to promote growing more local food on both a large and small scale.
North Cowichan has so much potential to move forward with housing that is attainable for those who really need it. My goal is to make sure we do this not only with the community in mind, but also while preserving our ecosystems and green space. I keep hearing how important shared community spaces, walkability to work and services, forest preservation, water collection & conservation and energy efficiencies for keeping costs low are for affordability and the environment. This means avoiding urban sprawl, prioritizing brownsite development and expanding and promoting secondary suites, carriage & tiny homes on existing properties.
Water, housing, the opioid crisis are all important issues in all of our communities, not just North Cowichan. I also believe community engagement and accountability can improve. My goal on council will be to focus on working with the community, businesses, community groups and organizations and the rest of council to ensure all sides of an issue are explored and decisions are made with all voices in mind. We need to ask questions, listen with understanding and keep an open mind when gathering information before making decisions and planning. It's time to bridge the divide and move forward.
I've spent a lot of time going door to door on issues around the region. When it comes to making decisions in smaller areas of our communities, I think that is a great way to connect with people where they are at. Tabling at other community events is an option. Community forums are useful if facilitated to engage attendees in dialogue rather than simply presenting information. I'm not sure how effective PlaceSpeak is for constructive discussion but I wouldn't rule it out for those who only want to participate online. And I am absolutely open to exploring other ideas.


Jeff Evans began volunteering for Special Olympics Colorado 30 years ago. He first began volunteering through his company, TCI, as a "ski-buddy", later joining the Games Organizing Committee as the Olympic Town Director, a position that he has held ever since.
In addition to serving on the Summer and Winter Games Organizing Committees, Jeff volunteers his services as a DJ at several other events, including the Polar Plunge Series, Mardi Gras and more. Jeff is always there, rain or shine, sleet or snow, to make sure that all of the athletes and participants can experience the joy of music. This past March, his true passion and dedication shone through when he volunteered at the Aurora Polar Plunge, Mardi Gras and Winter Games all within the same weekend.
For his many years of hard-word, unselfish behavior and dedicated service to the athletes of Special Olympics Colorado, we are honored to recognize Jeff Evans as the 2016 Volunteer of the Year.


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"Wow. Is that freezing temperature?"
"Seems like it lately, but no."
"Did it get cold in the fall where you grew up in Northern California?"
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"Oh. Here it's a little cloudy but it still smells like sunscreen."
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Nick Jarjour Biography, Age, Height, Family, Wife, Net Worth
October 19, 2021, 4:42 pm inBusinessman
Nick Jarjour
Nicholas Jarjour popular as Nick on social media platforms is a Canadian-born and American-based talent manager, CEO, producer, director, and media celebrity. He is well known for being the youngest partner at Maverick Management and managing popular singers and celebrities including Alex Da Kid and Cirkut.
Nick grew up in Toronto, Ontario, Canada and as a child, he went to a local high school for graduation and moved to the music as being fond of it from an early age. Initially, he joined 12:30, a popular band, where he used to handle production work. His primary fame came while working at Warner Music France due to his fabulous management works.
Real Name Nicholas Jarjour
Nick Name Nick
Birth Place Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Nationality Canadian and American
Profession Entrepreneur and Businessman
Nick Jarjour Age
How old is Nick Jarjour? He is 35 years (as of now, in 2021).
Nick Jarjour Height and Weight
Nick Jarjour's height is about 5′ 8″ and his weight is approximately 78 kg.
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Career and Achievements
While working with the 12:30 band, Nick discovered his management skills and decided to work in the same field. He amassed initial popularity because of his management role and skills at Warner Music France.
In 2016, Nick joined Maverick's management division. In a short span of time, he became the youngest partner at Maverick Management because of his exceptional hard work and talent. Presently, he manages popular singes, songwriters, and celebrities including Alex Da Kid, Starrah, Cirkut, and many others.
Nick formed a service management firm titled "Jarjour Co Inc" in 2017 in a partnership with Maverick and Live Nation. In addition to this, he has been featured and interviewed by popular magazines including Variety, Distract TV, and many others.
Nick Jarjour hails from Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
His full name is Nicholas Jarjour.
He is a well known an entrepreneur, producer, director, and talent manager.
He is an animal lover and owns a white pet dog.
Nick enjoys horse riding, traveling, photography, and singing.
Australia is his favorite holiday destination.
Rebeca Martinez is also a popular fashion model and social media celebrity.
Nick Jarjour's Net Worth
Nick Jarjour's net worth as of now, in 2021 is supposed to be more than 1.2m USD. The sources of his earnings are different business ventures.
Instagram @nickjarjour
Twitter @NickJarjour
What is the age of Nick Jarjour?
The age of Nick Jarjour is 35 years ( as of 2021).
When is the Birthday of Nick Jarjour?
Nick Jarjour's birthday is on January 24, 1986.
How tall is Nick Jarjour?
Nick Jarjour is 5′ 8″ tall.
Where is Nick Jarjour from?
Nick Jarjour is from Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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President Trump complained Thursday that Swedish authorities had charged A$AP Rocky with assault in connection with a street brawl he was involved in last month in Stockholm – despite the president's appeal that he be released.
"Very disappointed in Prime Minister Stefan Löfven for being unable to act. Sweden has let our African American Community down in the United States. I watched the tapes of A$AP Rocky, and he was being followed and harassed by troublemakers. Treat Americans fairly!" the commander in chief tweeted.
"Give A$AP Rocky his FREEDOM. We do so much for Sweden but it doesn't seem to work the other way around. Sweden should focus on its real crime problem! #FreeRocky," he added in a follow-up missive.
The Grammy-nominated artist, whose real name is Rakim Mayers, has been held by police along with two others since July 3 following the fracas in the Swedish capital June 30.
In a statement, prosecutor Daniel Suneson said charges against Rocky and the other two were filed because they are "suspected of assault causing actual bodily harm" and that the "events in question constitute a crime."
All three will remain in custody until trial because, unlike the US, Sweden has no bail system.
A petition seeking their release on change.org has been signed by more than 600,000 people Thursday afternoon.
Suneson recommended that the Stockholm District Court set aside three days for the trial, which could start next Tuesday.
If convicted, Rocky, 30, could spend two years behind bars.
The Harlem-born rapper, who was in Stockholm for a music festival, has claimed he was acting in self-defense during the street melee in which video shows the rapper throwing a man to the ground.
Videos posted on his Instagram account also showed two men harassing Rocky and his security guard for several blocks, and Rocky accusing them of throwing headphones at his bodyguard.
At one point, Rocky says "they keep following us."
Suneson said his examination showed otherwise.
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Research Outputs > Dynamism in adversity: A comparative study of trends in the performance of listed family- and non-family-controlled companies in Hong Kong, 1997–2014
Dynamism in adversity: A comparative study of trends in the performance of listed family- and non-family-controlled companies in Hong Kong, 1997–2014
Dr. ZHENG Wan Tai Victor (Hong Kong Institute of Asia-Pacific Studies)
Mrs LAW WAN Po San Shirley (Hong Kong Institute of Asia-Pacific Studies)
http://easyaccess.lib.cuhk.edu.hk/login?url=http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12140-018-9299-0
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AbstractThis paper addresses the long debate over the superiority of the performance of family- vs non-family-controlled companies from the contesting perspectives of entrepreneurial familism and managerial capitalism. Publicly listed family- and non-family-controlled companies in Hong Kong have been selected for a comparison of their overall performance. The focus is on Hang Seng Index constituent companies in general, and on two cases in particular: one non-family-controlled bank (HSBC), and one family-controlled bank (BEA). We found that family-controlled companies were not necessarily less competitive than non-family-controlled companies. Specifically, when HSBC and BEA were compared, the latter showed no clear inferiority in operating profit margin and return on assets, even though the former enjoys unparalleled advantages, such as an overwhelming superiority in size, the privilege of issuing notes, and status as Hong Kong's quasi-central bank. Therefore, we argue that entrepreneurial familism seems to be a resilient source of business dynamism, particularly when family-controlled companies have been repeatedly tested by adverse socioeconomic crises. Based on the finding, it is suggested that governments across the world should provide a favorable institutional set-up to facilitate the development of family businesses.
Acceptance Date18/10/2018
All Author(s) ListVictor Zheng, Po-san Wan, Hao Gao
Journal nameEast Asia
PublisherSpringer
KeywordsEconomic dynamism, Entrepreneurial familism, Family firms, Financial performance, Hong Kong, Managerial capitalism