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Sen. King: Trump, Like Obama, Is Moving to Enforce Immigration Law
Ilona Schumicky | July 18, 2019 | 4:06pm EDT
Sen. Angus King (I-Me.)
(CNSNews.com) – When it comes to the Constitution and illegal immigration, Sen. Angus King (I-Me.) said President Donald Trump, like President Barack Obama, is moving "to enforce" immigration law. He stressed, however, that law enforcement can use discretion in cases of deportation.
At the U.S. Capitol on Thursday, CNSNews.com asked Sen. King, "Article 2, Section 3 of the Constitution says the president 'shall take care that the laws be faithfully executed.' Does the president have a constitutional duty to enforce the immigration laws? If yes, should the president deport immigrants who are in the United States illegally?"
Sen. King said, "Well the prosecutor of any -- the people that are charged with the enforcement of any law, there is always prosecutorial discretion in terms of how they proceed."
"For example, you spend a lot more time on serious criminal offenses than you do on minor offenses," he said. "So, any executive has that kind of prosecutorial discretion, [it] is not black and white."
"So, I believe that the president is moving, just as President Obama did, to enforce the law, particularly against those who present a significant danger to the country."
A 2018 study conducted by researchers at Yale University and MIT estimated the illegal immigrant population in the United States to be 22.1 million.
On June 20, U.S. Border Patrol Chief Carla Provost said in written testimonybefore Congress that more than 593,000 people were apprehended at points of entry along the U.S.-Mexico border. She added there were more than 100,000 documented cases of people successfully crossing the border illegally.
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Exclusive-Apple seeks dismissal of India apps market antitrust case, cites tiny market share
Apple Inc has asked India's antitrust watchdog to throw out a case alleging abuse of market power in the apps market, saying it is too small a player in the South Asian country where Google is dominant, a filing seen by Reuters shows.
The filing was made after the Competition Commission of India (CCI) started reviewing allegations that Apple hurts competition by forcing app developers to use its proprietary system which can charge commissions of up to 30% on in-app purchases.
Apple denied the allegations in its filing to the CCI and stressed that its market share in India is an "insignificant" 0-5%, while Google commands 90-100% as its Android operating system powers most other smartphones.
"Apple is not dominant in the Indian market … Without dominance, there can be no abuse," Apple said in the submission dated Nov. 16 which was signed by its Chief Compliance Officer, Kyle Andeer.
"It has already been established that Google is the dominant player in India," it added.
Apple and the CCI did not respond to a request for comment. A spokesperson for Alphabet Inc's Google declined to comment when asked about Apple's assertions in the filing.
The complainant in the case, a little-known non-profit group called "Together We Fight Society", said that Apple with iOS dominates the market for non-licensable mobile operating systems.
Apple countered that in its filing, saying the entire smartphone market – which includes licensable systems like Android – is the market that should be taken into consideration.
Apple also described the Indian complaint as a "proxy filing" in its CCI submission, saying that the complainant was "likely acting in concert with parties with whom Apple has ongoing commercial and contractual disputes globally and/or that have complained to other regulators."
The U.S. tech company did not give any evidence in its submission to support its claim. The non-profit told Reuters that Apple's remark was "made to prejudice the mind" of the CCI "without any iota of proof."
In the coming weeks, the CCI will review Apple's response to the allegations and could order a wider investigation or dismiss the case altogether if it finds no merit in it. Details of CCI investigations are not publicly disclosed.
The CCI is separately conducting an investigation into Google's in-app payment system as part of a broader probe into the company after Indian startups last year voiced concern.
Apple's iOS powered about 2% of 520 million smartphones in India as of end-2020 with the rest using Android, according to Counterpoint Research, though it adds that Apple's smartphone base in the country has more than doubled in the last five years.
Apple has been grappling with similar allegations in other parts of the world. In the United States, it is locked in a legal battle with "Fornite" creator Epic Games over the issue and South Korea this year became the first country to ban dominant app store operators from forcing developers to use their payment systems.
In the European Union https://reut.rs/38nEVZZ, regulators last year started an investigation into Apple's in-app fees for distribution of paid digital content and other restrictions.
Companies like Apple and Google say their fees cover the security and marketing benefits their app stores provide.
In its CCI filing, Apple argued that the in-app commissions it charges are "not unfair or excessive" and have decreased over time, adding that it charges lower rates from small developers.
"Only a small number of large developers, many of which are multi-billion-dollar conglomerates, pay the headline rate of 30%," Apple said.
"Competing platforms have charged similar or higher commissions as Apple. Particularly, Google has charged a 30% commission on its app store," it said.
(Reporting by Aditya Kalra in New Delhi; Editing by Edwina Gibbs)
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Ontario runs out of COVID-19 rapid tests handed out at LCBO retailers in less than a day – CTV News Toronto
Apple poised as Peloton's saviour among news the company is pausing equipment production – MobileSyrup
Megan Johnson
A recent report from CNBC regarding Peloton's manufacturing rate helped plummet the company's stock by 24 percent in a single day.
The media outlet reports the exercise bike manufacturer has temporarily halted production of its fitness products because of a drop in consumer demand.
Internal documents revealed bike productions will pause in February and March. Production of Bike+ was halted back in December and won't resume until June. The Tread treadmill won't start manufacturing again for six weeks until February. Further, production of Tread+ was previously halted and likely won't resume this year.
This fueled ongoing rumours surrounding the fitness company's production problems, with Insider reporting Peloton will lay off 41 percent of its staff in its sales and marketing departments.
Once noted as the darling of connected exercise equipment, the company is now struggling. CNBC says that Peloton overestimated how many people would buy its products after a jump in sales tied to at-home workouts during the pandemic.
Now experts are saying the only way to save the Peloton is if tech giant Apple purchases it. Financial advice publication, The Motley Fool, reports Apple has the cash to spare and "wants to be a force in health and wellness." However, the article also notes a possible acquisition would "benefit Peloton far more than it would Apple," given the fitness company's smaller "market opportunity."
Peloton CEO John Foley has denied that production is slowing or halted and says media reports are "incomplete and out of context."
"Rumors that we are halting all production of bikes and Treads are false," Foley wrote in a letter of response.
However, he did acknowledge layoffs may soon be on the horizon.
"We now need to evaluate our [organizational] structure and size of our team, with the utmost care and compassion. And we are still in the process of considering all options as part of our efforts to make our business more flexible," he wrote.
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Latest research says combination of throat and nose swabs provides better COVID-19 rapid test results: Nova Scotia Health – CTV News Atlantic
Up until now, the instructions provided by the manufacture has been for nasal swab only.
Now, based on research led by Nova Scotia Health's microbiology team, public health is recommending Nova Scotians using rapid tests swab both their throat and nose when collecting their sample.
In a release Friday, Nova Scotia Health said its working to update the current testing instructions that people receive when they pick up a rapid test.
The research was prompted by public discussion theorizing that a combined sample may produce more accurate results.
Speaking to CTV Thursday, Dr. Todd Hatchette, the chief of the province's Division of Microbiology, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, said researchers found using a single swab on a person's throat first, and then in both nostrils is more effective at detecting Omicron than doing either site alone.
"When we tested just over 1,500 people, we found that either the nose or the throat both detected about 60 per cent of people, but if you did a combined nose / throat, it detected over 82 per cent of people," said Hatchette.
The research started about a week ago. Officials at the microbiology lab worked with volunteers at the Halifax Convention Centre testing site to collect the data.
In Friday's release, Nova Scotia Health says collaboration with volunteer-based community rapid testing sites was key to the project's success and allowed the project to rapidly answer a question that many jurisdictions across the country have been asking.
The investigation compared results of a common rapid take-home test using three sample sites: nasal swab; throat swab and; combined nasal/throat, the release said. All results were confirmed with PCR testing. Compared to PCR test results, samples from nasal or throat swabs each detected 64.5 per cent of cases; however, combining the nose and throat swabs increased sensitivity to 88.7 per cent.
This research project has been submitted for publication.
Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada's chief public health officer, speaking Friday from Ottawa, welcomed the Nova Scotia swab study.
"I've asked our laboratory network, our laboratory experts, to take that into account and see whether we can provide some sort of guidance," Tam said. "But, of course, I think we've been discovering that the Omicron variant may be behaving a bit differently to the previous variants, so this approach, this swabbing, might be useful."
One thing to note, public health is advising that if only one location of the sample is being used, it should be the nasal swab, as the throat swab alone is not as effective as the nasal swab.
Nova Scotia is the first to report research results supporting a combined throat/nose collection method for self-administered rapid antigen tests.
Gold price next week: a breakout or a sideways trap? All eyes on hawkish Fed and stocks volatility – analysts – Kitco NEWS
(Kitco News) The gold market surprised with a breakout above $1,830 an ounce this week. And analysts say next week will be pivotal in whether gold breaks out or gets stuck in the sideways price action again.
In an unexpected move, the precious metal surged to two-month highs this week, with investors flocking to safe havens as volatility rocked the equity markets ahead of the Federal Reserve meeting next week.
With stocks and the crypto space selling off, money has to go somewhere, RJO Futures senior market strategist Frank Cholly told Kitco News.
"Gold rallied this week due to all the weakness in the equity market. Bitcoin is down pretty good too," Cholly said. "We have a bottom in gold. The question is, are we going to go lower and stay sideways or climb towards $1,900. The precious metal needs another close above $1,830. It's critical to hold that level before a move above $1,850."
The move in gold did surprise some analysts because of how swift it was, said Gainesville Coins precious metals expert Everett Millman.
"The gold market has been going sideways for several months. To see a breakout in either direction was a bit surprising. Coming into this week, sentiment in the gold market was very negative. Many big banks were projecting the gold price to go down. This ended up playing in gold's favor as negative sentiment set us up for a reversion in another direction," Millman said.
Also, rising oil prices and strong retail demand have contributed to higher price levels in gold. "Higher oil does make it more expensive to get gold out of the ground. We could see constraints in the gold supply being mined. Plus, the real demand for gold is still strong. The U.S. Mint saw 12-year highs in gold sales, while the Perth Mint saw 10-year highs. Average retail investors are still buying gold at the fastest pace in ten years," Millman added.
All eyes are on how markets will react to the Federal Reserve monetary policy meeting, scheduled for Wednesday. Cholly estimates to see a steeper sell-off in U.S. equities as the central bank maintains the same level of hawkishness.
"We could go through a more meaningful correction in equities. We'll have more evidence of the Fed's direction. And the stock market likes to throw tantrums to get the Fed's attention. Next week, gold's strength will hinge on equities moving lower and reallocation of money into precious metals. Silver may even become the leader as we move forward," Cholly pointed out.
If gold does break above $1,850, it opens the door for $1,870-80 and eventually $1,900, he added.
Fed in focus
The Fed meeting, which will be followed by the central bank Chair Jerome Powell's press conference, is the biggest macro event next week.
Analysts expect to get more hawkish clues in terms of the first rate hike in March and more clarity around the potential balance sheet runoff. Currently, markets are pricing in four rate hikes in 2022.
"With the Omicron wave now past its peak nationally, there is little to hold the Fed back, particularly if next week brings news of a further acceleration in wage growth," said Capital Economics chief North America economist Paul Ashworth. "A dissenting vote, to raise rates immediately, from one of the hawkish regional Fed Presidents – who will be voting as part of the annual rotation – could also add fuel to the recent bond market sell-off."
There is also a risk that the Fed could get even more hawkish by announcing the completion of the tapering process immediately, said ING chief international economist James Knightley.
"The Federal Reserve meeting will be the main focus, and we strongly suspect that we could see the announcement of the ending of QE asset purchases brought forward from the mid-March end-point currently signaled, to an immediate cessation, "Knightley wrote. "In an environment where the economy has fully recovered the lost output from the pandemic, where unemployment is back below 4% and where inflation is at near 40-year highs, it seems strange to say the least for them to continue stimulating the economy."
Other key data releases to keep an eye on will be Tuesday's CB consumer confidence, Thursday's Q4 GDP number, jobless claims and durable goods orders, as well as Friday's PCE price index.
"We expect to learn that fourth-quarter GDP growth was a slightly disappointing 4.0% annualized. But markets may focus more on the Employment Cost Index (ECI). Private wage growth hit 4.6% y/y in the third quarter and could have climbed as high 5% in the fourth, which would make a March rate hike a near-certainty," Ashworth noted.
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Autumn always brings memories of my grandmother canning and preserving fruits and vegetables from her garden. She harvested the remaining summer produce and worked over boiling kettles in her kitchen until the peaches, pears, cucumber pickles, beets, tomato soup, and apple sauce were packed, sealed, labeled, and stocked in a mosaic array in the cool pantry. The food, along with bins of potatoes and onions and sacks of flour and sugar, would sustain the family through the winter. Protein came from chickens and other livestock on the farm. Living on an isolated farm in southern Idaho didn't offer the luxury of a supermarket or freezers.
My mother often canned and froze food, and grape jelly was her specialty. She would process hundreds of little jars of jelly, often attaching little gingham covers that she cut with pinking shears. I still have some in the back of my pantry. I attempted to continue the tradition, but often failed. After 60 quarts of green beans didn't seal and had to be throw out, I decided I'd rather spend one dollar at the store for a few cans of beans.
One granddaughter mashes strawberries in a large bowl. I didn't have a potato masher so we used a raw hamburger mixer. A food processor works well, too, but isn't as fun.
One mother needs to warm sugar and pectin in a saucepan until sugar dissolves, according to instructions on the pectin package. You also can use instant pectin and eliminate the heating process.
One grandmother chops the basil.
Granddaughter scrambles strawberries, sugar/pectin mixture, and basil together. The mixture needs to stand for about three minutes. That allows time to munch on leftover berries.
Let the containers stand at least 8 hours. Freeze most and keep one or two in the refrigerator for consuming within two weeks.


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Non-permanent residents are force in Canadian economy: CIBC
CBC News Posted: Apr 29, 2015 1:12 PM ET
CIBC finds growing TFW and student demographic could affect housing market, consumer spending
Non-permanent residents make up an increasing number of the under-45 generation in Canada, more than doubling to 770,000 in the past decade, according to a CIBC study.
That means they are a substantial demographic force and have an impact on housing activity and consumer spending, particularly in Ontario and British Columbia. In total, there are 450,000 more non-permanent residents in Canada now than there were 10 years ago.
CIBC found almost half these people are temporary foreign workers, or workers on contracts, an increase of 10 percentage points in the past 10 years.
About 38 per cent are students, a five-percentage-point increase, but the number of refugee claimants waiting for word on their status in Canada is making up a smaller percentage of the group, at 12.2 per cent.
"Unlike immigrants, the TFWs don't have a predictable impact," said Benjamin Tal, CIBC economist and author of the report.
He said many of people in this cohort of 384,200 non-permanent workers are in middle-income and professional jobs, and have every expectation of gaining status to remain in Canada.
That means they are boosting demand for rental properties and contributing to overall retail spending like other middle-income Canadians. Some are even taking the plunge into the housing market, despite their temporary status.
Because almost 95 per cent of these people are under age 45, they make up an important demographic of young workers, helping counteract the decline in the number of Canadian-born people in that age group.
Large numbers in Ontario, B.C.
The most powerful demographic and economic impact is not in the tight labour markets of Alberta and Saskatchewan, but in British Columbia and Ontario, Tal found.
The number of non-permanent residents tripled in Ontario between 2006 and 2013. If those people hadn't arrived, the province would have lost 120,000 people in the important cohort that is forming households and powering economies.
In B.C., the number in the 25-44 age group would have been flat if the non-permanent residents total hadn't doubled.
"It is not a coincidence that those two provinces are also the ones to experience long-lasting strong housing market activity," Tal said in his analysis.
The implication is that any new federal policies to alter the status of TFWs should take into account their importance as spenders in the Canadian economy.
"The main issue is to take into account the economic impact of such large numbers. The number is big enough to change the trajectory," Tal said.
He said the 2013 numbers, which he drew from Statistics Canada, may underestimate the number of non-permanent residents in Canada compared to more recent figures from Citizenship and Immigration Canada.
He points to a 14 per cent growth in new permits for TFWs and nine per cent growth in extensions in 2014. There is very little evidence such workers are returning to their home countries, he said.
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Actor Choi Min-soo Indicted in Road-Rage Accident
Jay Yim, Feb. 1, 2019, 9:31 a.m.
Actor Choi Min-soo is to go on trial for causing a road-rage accident.
The Seoul Nambu District Prosecutors' Office indicted Choi on charges of destruction of property and verbal assault, a spokesman said Thursday. According to prosecutors, Choi picked a quarrel with another driver on a five-lane road in the financial district of Yeouido around 1 p.m. on Sept. 17 last year.
He said that the other driver, who was running ahead of his car, had blocked his way by straddling two lanes. Choi overtook the car and stopped abruptly, which resulted in a fender-bender.
The other driver filed a criminal complaint against Choi, saying the actor deliberately caused the accident and the repairs cost him a lot of money.
Choi is being charged with verbal assault during the ensuing argument. "Several witnesses testify that Choi swore at the other driver," a prosecutor said. Police sent the case to the prosecutors' office last October.
Choi claims he was provoked. "The driver recklessly cut into my lane without signaling, and I got angry as he threatened to make me quit showbusiness," he said.
Choi is no stranger to bouts of fury. In 2008, he was arrested for assaulting a man in his 70s in Itaewon, Seoul but was acquitted. In 2015 he had to quit a TV program after assaulting the producer.


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Every culture has its own folklore of deadly creatures of the night. But what if these tales are actually based on fact? Now, the nightmare creatures are returning—and they are hungry.
V-WARS chronicles the first Vampire War, from the savage murders committed by "patient zero" of the V-Virus plague, to full-out battles with vampire terrorist cells.
New York Times best-seller and multiple Bram Stoker Award-winning author Jonathan Maberry enlists fellow masters of horror to report from the V-WARS frontlines in this epic, innovative, and most of all, thrilling novel of vampire vs. human conflict.
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An unusual mix
It's difficult to write a review when dealing with a compilation of authors contributing to the content that is to be reviewed.
Overall, V-Wars is entertaining and through various voices, takes approaches differing from mainstream vampire lore. Also, there are definitely some fresh ideas that are noteworthy.
The various voices were, at times, confusing to the narrative. There were many unanswered questions and the editing in some instances was lacking to a point of distraction.
While I didn't find myself on the edge of my seat, I also don't regret the time spent reading V-Wars and some of it was quite pleasant. I enjoyed the social and political commentary immensely.
Ten bucks well spent.
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VIU Partners with Elementary Schools on Body Mapping Projects
TerrenceGood, a Grade 5 studentfrom Qwam Qwum Stuwixwulh School on Sununeymuxw First Nation, shows off his body map project at Shq'apthut, VIU's Aboriginal Gathering Place. The exercise was part of the Office of Aboriginal Education and Engagement's outreach efforts.
April 18, 2019 - 9:45am
The University is reaching out to young students while they are still in the K-12 system to help instill a desire to continue with their education as part of outreach efforts through the EleV learning partnership, which aims to better support Indigenous learners throughout their post-secondary journeys.
Terrence Good feels happy when he looks at his body map – a large poster paper outline of his body on which he's written his life history.
Over his ankle, the Grade 5 student from Qwam Qwum Stuwixwulh School on Sununeymuxw First Nation land drew a picture of the broken bone he once experienced. Also on his body map are the names of his family members, a favourite memory – playing soccer with his uncle, cousins and siblings – and a quote: "Why fit in when you were born to stand out?" which he says is there to remind him that it's OK to be different.
Terrence, along with 18 other students in his Grades 4-6 class, participated in a modified version of Vancouver Island University's (VIU's) Indigenous Learning and Recognition Portfolio course. Typically, the course requires participants to fill out a number of worksheets and other written assignments; for the elementary school version, Ferrin Willie, VIU Indigenous Portfolio Coordinator, decided to take a more visual approach.
"I took the overarching concepts, which have a lot to do with connection to land and language from Indigenous perspectives, exploration of self, and identifying strengths and goals, and applied it to the body map concept," she says. "The maps are a representation of their lives and their life stories, and they were free to share whatever they felt comfortable sharing on them."
The project is part of EleV, a new, collaborative learning partnership with Indigenous communities and funded by the Mastercard Foundation. EleV aims to better support Indigenous learners in their post-secondary educational journeys and beyond through offering scholarships, removing barriers to attending post-secondary and offering wraparound support services once they are here.
Part of the program's mandate is to expand VIU's community engagement with young students so that they are building awareness about the importance of a post-secondary education at an earlier age.
"The hope is that exercises like this will get students thinking about university," says Willie. "We are planting the seed as young as possible so that the concept of going to university is normalized; it's not something that's strange or absurd or too far-fetched. They see themselves here because they've been here."
For Grade 5 student Justice Manson, the project has made him realize all the different things he's accomplished. People will learn a lot about him if they look at his body map, such as who his family is, which schools he's attended, what sports he likes to play and his favourite breakfast food. Going on Tribal Journeys with his grandfather is another highlight on the map.
Willie spent some time with the students in February and March putting together these maps. Last month, the students came to VIU to showcase their maps and have lunch in Shq'apthut, VIU's Aboriginal Gathering Place on the Nanaimo Campus. Gary Manson, a VIU Elder-in-Residence and Justice's grandfather, welcomed them to campus.
"Showing them students who are here now and having them come sit where they sit is so important," he explains. "What we are reinforcing is that they belong."
Grade 5 student Aleka Sylvester says the day's activities – especially the salmon dance the students participated in when they first arrived on campus – made her happy.
"It feels like a comfortable place," she says.
Willie also worked with a class in Fort Rupert to put together body maps, and plans to go to Kingcome, known as Gwa'yi in Kwak'wala, on the mainland north of Campbell River next.
"For me, it's about connecting personally with these students, hearing their stories and honouring them. The main hope is that I provide them with a meaningful, positive experience that will carry them forward into the future."
Jenn McGarrigle, Communications Officer, Vancouver Island University
P: 250.740.6559 | C: 250.619.6860 | E: Jenn.McGarrigle@viu.ca | T: @VIUNews
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Cologne, October 20, 2020 – In recent years, Dr. Schönheit + Partner Consulting Engineering (S + P) has been working on behalf of various companies throughout Germany on how to maintain production in the city. In the Rhineland, next to Leybold GmbH and Romaco Kilian GmbH the Deutsche Infineum GmbH & Co. KG (INFINEUM) and Steinert GmbH (STEINERT) rely on Cologne as their production location. In order to be able to continue to produce competitively at their traditional location in the future, the companies need to reorganize their grown structures. S + P developed master plans "Urban Production 2030+" by means of factory structure planning and implemented them in parts together with the companies.
For German cities such as Cologne, commercial diversity and a new, compatible mix of living and working will become increasingly important in the future – a symbiosis which, for example, has the advantage for industry of direct access to sources of knowledge and creativity in the inner-city area. For employees living in the city, in turn, a higher quality of life will develop by eliminating time-consuming journeys between home and workplace. In order to make living and working compatible, S + P takes into account various specifications for the master planning of a factory in the city, such as green areas, mobility, noise protection regulations, emission limits and available limited space.
The STEINERT company, for example, is one of the world's leading companies in the field of sensor sorting and magnetic separation in waste and metal recycling, as well as mining. For the main location in Cologne, the factory planners and architects of S + P initially developed a Master Plan 2030+ for a gradual restructuring of the historically grown 35,000 m² site. The first realization step of the master plan includes the construction of the new multifunctional building on the existing site, which includes production and production-related administration. By restructuring the existing site on Widdersdorfer Strasse into a modern and future-oriented location, STEINERT will benefit from a good infrastructure, the retention of its existing employees, the proximity to additional, well-trained staff and lower costs compared to a change of location including the construction of a new factory.
The WirtschaftsWoche already reported on the relevance of concepts for an urban industry in an article from April 26, 2019 (WiWo, issue 18, pages 18-19 or digital). Since then, STEINERT has continued to make its site in Cologne future-proof on the basis of the "Urban Production 2030+" master plan drawn up by S + P.
"Thanks to decades of experience, people at STEINERT know how important personal cooperation is and the advantages of interdisciplinary exchange. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Dr. Schönheit + P. Consulting for their particularly good cooperation, which was remarkably effective, especially in the current Corona period," says Peter Funke, Managing Director of STEINERT. "The digital exchange was enormously thorough: in only 6 online sessions of 3 hours each, we were able to generate the same output as we would have done under normal circumstances in several months. That was very impressive."
"We have focused on the future of urban production when designing our Master Plan 2030+," says Dr. Martin Halama, Managing Director, INFINEUM. "The core of the site planning in the north of Cologne is an urban campus, in which modern working environments convey to employees, customers and visitors an open corporate culture characterized by cooperation."
Dr. Martin Schönheit, Managing Director and Partner, S + P, says: "As a Cologne-based consulting and engineering company with operations in 25 countries, we want to support the city of Cologne in making urban production a positive experience as a location factor for the establishment of innovative production companies. To this end, the city has numerous new factory buildings and the experience of our lean management consultants, factory planners, architects and project managers as examples of success."
Design planning of the administration building for Steinert GmbH in Cologne (Visualization, source: S + P)


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The Dean's Cup is a student-initiated residence life program that helps keep campus life lively, bringing residents together through residence-hall-based competitions in various contests throughout the academic year.
By having residents compete as a building it is hoped that a sense of identity and belong is fostered as the residents take more pride and responsibility for their residential communities.
Dean's Cup is much like the House Cup competition in the Harry Potter book series only with a little more magic.
The director of residence life/assistant dean for student affairs is the final arbiter of points, and is also responsible for maintaining the point totals. The director is also responsible for setting the schedule of Dean's Cup events and will solicit ideas from the faculty, staff, and students.
The Dean's Cup Trophy is kept secured and safe by the director of residence life/assistant dean for student affairs. The Dean's Cup Trophy often makes appearances at Dean's Cup events throughout the year. Each semester's winning residence hall name is engraved on the trophy and a Dean's cup plaque is given to the winning building to be put on display.


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Discover the secret weapon of top tennis pros: dampeners and their impact on power, spin, and control
Written by Mark Sampson
Last updated on January 12th, 2023
Many tennis players use various equipment and accessories to improve their game, including racquet dampeners. But do professional tennis players also use dampeners? In this article, we'll explore the use of dampeners in the sport of tennis and whether or not pros utilize them.
Many professional tennis players use dampeners on their racket strings to reduce vibration and shock when the ball is hit, as well as improve control over the ball.
Top players who use dampeners include Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray, Serena Williams, and Roger Federer.
There is some controversy surrounding the use of dampeners; some players believe they can negatively impact power and spin, while others find them beneficial for increasing power and spin.
Ultimately, whether or not to use a dampener is a personal decision that each player must make based on their own preferences and needs.
In this article...
What are dampeners, and why are they used?
The benefits of using a dampener
Famous tennis pros who use dampeners
Controversy surrounding dampeners
Are tennis vibration dampeners worth it?
Do dampeners prevent injury?
Why do some tennis players not use dampeners?
Do vibration dampeners reduce power?
Why do pros not use shock absorbers?
A dampener is a small device placed on a tennis racquet's strings. It is designed to reduce the vibration and shock transmitted through the strings when the ball is hit. Dampeners are often made of silicone or rubber and are placed at the intersection of the strings on the racquet's head.
There are several reasons why a player might choose to use a dampener. For one, they can help reduce string vibration, making the racquet feel more comfortable to hold and swing. This can be particularly helpful for players with sensitive hands or wrists.
Dampeners can also help reduce shock, benefiting players who experience discomfort or pain when hitting the ball. Additionally, some players find that dampeners improve their control over the ball, allowing them to hit more precise shots.
There are several benefits to using a dampener in tennis. One of the most notable benefits is the reduction of string vibration and noise. When the ball is struck with a racquet without a dampener, the strings can vibrate heavily, creating a loud noise and potentially causing discomfort for the player. A dampener absorbs some of this vibration, resulting in a quieter and more comfortable playing experience.
Using a dampener can also improve the control and feel of the ball. The racquet head can make more consistent contact with the ball by dampening the strings, resulting in a more predictable shot. This can be especially helpful for players looking to hit precise shots or place the ball in specific court areas.
Another benefit of using a dampener is the potential to alleviate arm fatigue. Tennis can be a physically demanding sport, and the constant impact of the ball on the racquet can take a toll on a player's arm and hand muscles. By reducing the amount of shock and vibration transmitted through the strings, a dampener can help to lessen the strain on a player's arm, allowing them to play longer without experiencing fatigue.
While dampeners can provide these benefits, they may not be necessary for all players. Some players may prefer the feel of the ball and racquet without a dampener and may find better control and comfort without one. Ultimately, whether or not to use a dampener is a personal decision that each player must make based on their own preferences and needs.
Many top professional tennis players use dampeners in their game. These small rubber or silicone devices are designed to fit onto the strings of a racket and absorb some of the shock and vibration that occurs when the ball is struck. The goal of using a dampener is to improve the feel of the racket and make it easier to control the ball.
One of the most famous tennis pros who use dampeners is Rafael Nadal. Nadal is known for his powerful and precise groundstrokes, and he credits the use of dampeners with helping him control the ball better. Nadal has said that using dampeners allows him to hit the ball with more spin, which is a key part of his game.
Another top player who uses dampeners is Novak Djokovic. Djokovic is known for his exceptional athleticism and agility on the court, and he uses dampeners to help him generate more power and spin on his shots. Djokovic has said that using dampeners allows him to hit the ball more precisely, which is essential for his aggressive style of play.
Other famous players known to use dampeners include Andy Murray, Serena Williams, and Roger Federer. Each of these players has their own unique style of play, and they use dampeners to help them better control the ball and execute their shots with precision and power.
In summary, many famous tennis pros use dampeners to improve the feel of their racket and better control the ball. These players have benefited from using dampeners, as it allows them to hit the ball with more precision and power, which is essential for their success on the court.
While many top professional tennis players use dampeners in their game, there is some controversy surrounding their use. Some players argue that dampeners can negatively impact power and spin, as they absorb some shock and vibration when the ball is struck. This can lead to losing power and spin on shots, which can damage a player's game.
On the other hand, some players believe dampeners can improve power and spin. Dampeners can help players hit the ball with more control and precision by reducing the amount of shock and vibration transmitted to the player's hand and arm. This can lead to an increase in power and spin on shots, which can be beneficial for a player's game.
Ultimately, the decision to use dampeners is personal, and it depends on an individual player's preferences and needs. Some players may prefer to use dampeners to improve the feel of their racket and better control the ball, while others may prefer to play without them to generate more power and spin.
One thing is certain: dampeners are a useful tool for players looking to improve the feel of their racket and better control the ball. However, it is crucial for players to carefully consider the pros and cons of using dampeners and determine whether they are a good fit for their game.
This is a subjective question; the answer will depend on individual preferences and needs. Some players may find that dampeners help to improve the feel of their racket and help them better control the ball, while others may not notice a significant difference.
There is no evidence to suggest that dampeners can prevent injury. However, they may help reduce the amount of shock and vibration transmitted to the player's hand and arm, which could reduce the risk of injury.
There are several reasons why some tennis players do not use dampeners. Some players may prefer the feel of their racket without a dampener, while others may not notice a significant difference when using one. Additionally, some players may be concerned that dampeners could negatively impact their power and spin.
This is a controversial topic, as some players argue that dampeners can reduce power while others argue that they can improve it. Ultimately, the impact of dampeners on power will depend on the individual player's technique and preferences.
Many professional tennis players do use shock absorbers, also known as dampeners, in their game. However, there may be various reasons why some pros refrain from using them. Some players may prefer the feel of their racket without a dampener, while others may not notice a significant difference when using one. Other players may be concerned that shock absorbers could negatively impact their power and spin.
Using dampeners in tennis can offer several benefits to players. These small devices, typically placed within a racket's strings, can help reduce vibration and shock, leading to a more comfortable playing experience. Dampeners can also aid in the control and precision of shots, making them a useful tool for players looking to improve their game.
Some of the top professional players in the world, such as Roger Federer and Serena Williams, have been known to use dampeners in their rackets. Whether or not a player should use a dampener is a personal decision that depends on their playing style and preferences. Still, they are a worthwhile consideration for those looking to add an extra layer of comfort and control to their game.
We encourage you to try it yourself and keep reading our blog for more tips on improving your tennis skills!


Joscelyn E. Fisher is a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the Uniformed Services University. She received a Bachelor of Arts (majors: Music and Psychology) from the University of Virginia and a PhD in Psychology from the Clinical/Community Division of the Department of Psychology at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC). She then completed her post-doctoral training at the Maryland Psychiatric Research Center (MPRC) at the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) where she transitioned to a faculty position (Instructor). Dr. Fisher joined the Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress in July 2011 as the Project Director/Research Psychologist on the National Military Family Bereavement Study (NMFBS).
Dr. Fisher's research background has focused on how cognitive processes and emotion processes are related to symptom manifestation. One line of research at UIUC investigated the relationship of suspiciousness to anxiety and depression during emotional processing using event-related brain potential (ERP) techniques to index the neural correlates of these symptoms. She also used ERPs and fMRI at the MPRC to investigate semantic memory processes and whether they are associated with positive symptoms of schizophrenia. Thus, her research has focused on the investigation of neurocognitive and mental health symptom correlates of language, memory and emotion processes. Dr. Fisher is currently working on several projects that investigate correlates and predictors of depression, anxiety and grief outcomes in bereaved family members.
Dr. Fisher has authored/co-authored a number of scientific papers and has been awarded several research grants, including a National Research Service Award –NRSA from NIMH while at UIUC, a Young Investigator Award from NARSAD while at UMB and a grant from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention while at CSTS/USU.
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2023: Support Igbos To Produce Buhari's Successor, APC Chieftain Tells Tinubu
by Anayo Onukwugha
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, Comrade Princewill Dike, has called on the party's national leader, Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to support the Igbo nation to produce a successor to President Muhammadu Buhari in 2023.
Dike, in statement issued in Port Harcourt yesterday, said by supporting Igbos in 2023, Tinubu would be seen as promoting socio-political justice in Nigeria.
He wondered why Tinubu would want to become the next president of the country just a few years after Olusegun Obasanjo occupied the position for eight years.
"It will have a moral consequence on Nigeria should Tinubu be elected president of Nigeria in 2023. The reason being that the Yoruba through Chief Olusegun Obasanjo had occupied the nation's power cathedral.
"The North has had more than a fair share of the plum office. The only marginalised region is the Igbo, which Ikwerre is a sub-region.
"As an elder, it is rather expected of Tinubu to promote socio-political justice in Nigeria by seeing that the 2023 presidency is ceded to the Igbo, than promoting disunity with his vaulting ambition," he said.
Dike said if elected president in 2023, Tinbu would oversee the disintegration of the country.
He said: "In an interview with Thisday of April 12, 1997, Bola Ahmed Tinubu fervently asserted: 'I don't believe in one Nigeria, the Nicene Creed of Nigeria is her indivisibility.
"It therefore follows that whosoever craves to preside over her must not be one with covert or overt inclination of 'To your tents, O Israel! Now, see to your own house, O David!"
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Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump responded to reports that his Democratic rival Hillary Clinton had been diagnosed with pneumonia by wishing the candidate well.
In a Monday morning interview on Fox & Friends, Trump said he assumes the coughing spell Clinton suffered from last week was also caused by the upper respiratory infection, but overall hopes the candidate feels better soon.
Clinton's health has become a concern among right-wing conspiracy theorists during the campaign, with questions about whether Clinton will survive the race flashing across blogs and websites. Donald Trump has contributed to the speculation about Clinton health, too. This week, Trump will appear on the Dr. Oz show to reveal his health regimen.


The Story of a Dream… That Came True!
Have you ever had a dream? A dream that became a wish? An idea that struck you in an instant, and blazed a fire of possibility in your mind? A "maybe someday" you've carried secretly for years? Do you still cling tightly to that light that shines within? Have you found a way to make your dream come true?
This is the story of just such a dream, and how it did come true. It's the improbable tale of a schoolboy high in the mountains who dreamed of sailing across the seas and how his secret yearning shaped his life and the lives of many others.
Robert Neal Manry was born 2 June 1918, high in the Himalayas at Landour, India. He was the first of four children of Dr. James C. and Margaret Manry, and was soon followed by brother John and sisters Dorothy and Louise.
The family lived most of the year in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, where his father, a Presbyterian missionary, taught philosophy at Ewing College.
In 1936 he left India to attend university in the United States, first stopping in Guangzhou (Canton), China, where he spent a semester at Lingnan University.
He departed China on 14 July 1937, the day before the Japanese attack at the Marco Polo Bridge near Beijing. That autumn he enrolled at Antioch College in Yellow Springs, Ohio.
During World War 2, Robert initially refused conscription, as a Conscientious Objector, and was jailed. Eventually he did serve, as a photographer, with the U.S. Army in Europe.
He returned to Antioch College after the war, and received a degree in Political Science in 1948. According to his daughter, Robin, he was briefly married after graduating from Antioch.
He worked as a reporter for several newspapers in Ohio and Pennsylvania, and married Virginia Place, of Pittsburgh, in 1950.
They moved to Cleveland in 1953 when he joined the staff of the Plain Dealer as a copy editor. Their daughter Robin was born in 1952 and son Douglas in 1954.
He purchased Tinkerbelle in 1958, made repairs and sailed her for the first time in 1959. During the following years, "Tink" was a constant companion and center of attention on family vacations.
Robert made his historic voyage across the Atlantic in 1965. He returned to Cleveland, but not to his job at the Plain Dealer. Rumors persisted that his employers never forgave him for being "scooped" by the competition, but it seems evident that he was merely taking advantage of his newfound opportunities. He enjoyed a successful career on the lecture circuit and spent several months completing a book about his adventure. In 1966, Tinkerbelle, published by Harper and Row, became an immediate bestseller.
In 1967, Robert began an odyssey around the eastern United States in a new boat, Curlew. His wife, children, and the family menagerie joined him on this voyage.
On 3 May 1969 Virginia died in a one-car accident near Youngstown, Ohio, while returning from a visit to her ailing mother in Pittsburgh, who died the following day.
In October 1970 Manry married Jean Flaherty of Pittsburgh.
On 21 February 1971 Robert Manry died of a massive heart attack after dinner with friends in Union City, Pennsylvania. He was 52. He is buried in Mt. Lebanon Cemetery in Mt. Lebanon, Pennsylvania.
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Pitching Prospects
Karns Gets the Call
May 28, 2013 Nathan Karns, Nats, Pitching, Prospects, Washington Nationals
Nate Karns is going to start his first game with the Nats tonight, his first game anywhere in the big leagues. His journey hasn't been an easy one, thanks to serious shoulder injuries, but he has had success in the minors. Some of that success could be attributed to his age, but not his experience in pro ball, he's only in his 3rd season as a pro despite being 25.
This year he's been pretty good at AA Harrisburg, although not spectacular. His 4.60 ERA this year isn't anything great, but his 55 K in 45 IP (as a starter) is. Looking at his actual starts, though, he's had a few bad ones, and he's had some really good ones. In his second start this year he gave up 0 ER, and followed that with 4 consecutive starts giving up 1 ER. The starts that bookended that 5 game streak were bad, though, and his last two were mediocre.
Prior to this season, though, he was quietly moving up the prospect ladder for this team. He made a few lists of Nats best prospects, and here's what I said about him after Keith Law named him to his Top 100 list:
#99 Nathan Karns
This one was a surprise to me. Yes, I'd seen that Karns had a great 2012, but without my eyes on the player (and any knowledge of scouting) it's hard to identify prospects, especially ones who are 25 years old. But Karns had major shoulder issues that kept him from pitching at all for a few years, and 2012 was his first "full" season in the pros. His fastball sits in the mid-90s and he was very effective with his curveball (Law referred to it as a "yellow hammer" which I had to look up – basically a 12-6 curve) so that "he could have two pitches that grade out at 70 on the 20-80 scale." Health is the question mark with Karns, rather than age. He saw real success in high-A last season, which means he might join Rendon and Goodwin in AA to start the season. Karns is 25 and had a 2.17 ERA, with 148 K and 47 BB in 116 IP at the A and A+ levels last season.
He also landed on the Baseball Prospectus Top 10 for the team, and I made mention of him when that one came out:
Nate Karns, the unheralded prospect before last season, landed #5 on this list as well as Keith Law's list. His health questions notwithstanding, Parks notes that Karns pitches a good, low zone fastball in the low-mid 90s and can miss bats.
Well-regarded before the season, he hasn't been consistently good this year. But he also has shown that he can strike out AA hitters and, thanks to being spotty rather than just mediocre throughout the year, he has shown that when he's on he can be quite effective.
It will be fun to watch a guy debut that isn't as highly regarded as some of their other prospects, but still has a shot a being a big league regular. I'll be watching for him to keep that low fastball low, and I'm excited to see what his curveball does to Major League hitters.
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Quiet Dominance


2) Here you can either open up an existing .fsm or you can create a new .fsm. For organization sake, I would recommend storing all of your .sym files in one .fsm. If you don't already have a .fsm for your organization, then create a new .fsm at this step. If you have an existing .fsm for your organization, use the Open button and navigate to the existing .fsm. In my case, I'll open up our .fsm.
3) I would now recommend playing with the different buttons to get a better fell for what they do. Most are pretty self-explanatory, but spend a few minutes getting accustomed to the utility.
4) In this tutorial, I'll just show you how to add the .sym you create in Part 1 to your existing .fsm.
a) GeoMedia Feature Symbol File – This mean you can select a symbol from a single symbol from an existing .fsm and bring that symbol into your new .fsm. (Reference #2 above for additional feedback on that option). It should also be noted that you can create a "master" .fsm by copying .sym files from the different .fsm files delivered with the GeoMedia product and placing them into your organization's .fsm.
b) GeoMedia Layout Symbol File – This is what we'll use to import the symbol file we create in the layout window in part 1 and exported to .sym. Note: This is the option that you're most likely to use if you need to create symbols from scratch.
c) Microstation Cell Library – This allows you to import individual cells from a cell library.
d) AutoCAD Drawing File – Although I have never used this one, I believe this allows you to import individual symbols from a AutoCAD block file.
It's important to note that the only type of symbol that can actually be edited in GeoMedia is a GeoMedia Layout Symbol File (.sym). I mention this because you'll need the source applications (AutoCAD or Microstation) if you want to edit a block or cell library. This is important because often times the cells and blocks don't import into a .fsm all that well. So it might take a lot of tweaking in the native application before you're happy with the results. Alternatively, if I recall correctly, the Intergraph product SmartSketch can actually create .sym files from any .fsm file. So, if you import all of your blocks or cells into a .fsm, you should theoretically be able to have SmartSketch translate all of the different symbols in the .fsm into individual .sym files. These individual .sym files can then be imported into the GeoMedia layout window and modified one at a time. You can then re-export the graphics in the layout window back to individual .sym files. Yes, the workflow is a bit painful. But, to be honest, it's probably a better option over drawing the symbols from scratch in the GeoMedia layout window.
7) To import the .sym created in Part 1, select GeoMedia Layout Symbol file from the file type section, and then navigate to the .sym file you create in Part 1.
9) Here you can push the Insert button and it will insert the symbol you created into your active .fsm file.
10) Finally, you can use the Edit button to rename and provide comments about the symbol. This can be very useful if you have many symbols that look similar or only differ by color or other very minute details.
11) After you're through, save your new .fsm. Your new .fsm can then be used in GeoMedia to symbolize any point feature.
It should also be noted that you can convert your .fsm file to .svg using the Save As button. SVG does have its benefits over an .fsm file. You can search the "Working with GeoMedia Professional" book if you'd like additional information on SVG symbols.
I bring it up here because you can theoretically create .svg symbols using a free product like Inkscape. Although I've never done it myself, I've heard of a few people that have tried this method of symbology creation. The biggest benefit I can see is that you have a much more robust editing tool to create your symbols. Not to mention SVG is an open standard as opposed to the proprietary .fsm file format. This, with time, could prove to be an advantage if you're ever looking to share your symbol files among different applications (all of which support the open standard).
If anybody is looking to work with SVG symbols and decides to try a product like Inkscape, please let me know as I'd be interested to hear about your findings.
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Did you try to import symbols in .svg format?
I have some svg symbols and don't know how to implement it into my geoworkspace.
It's not that simple. GeoMedia only support a special kind of SVG symbol. I'm hoping the workflow might make it onto the wiki.
I converted .fsm file to .svg using the Utilities, Define symbol file, add a symbol and save as option and saved it as a .svg. With this Geomedia application created SVG document file which i am not able to open using any of the standard SVG Editor / Viewer. The SVG document created using geomedia appears to be a Geomedia SVG format and not the standard SVG format. Could you please let me know with which application I will be able to open the SVG created through Geomedia.
We are migrating from Framme to G/Tech.
In Framme we used cells to create fonts… I don't really know if cells are usable in G/Tech.
The Intergraph guy's are creating TTF with Coreldraw because they have a better outlining in G/Tech.
Converting from G/Tech back to Microstation true Geomedia using the new ttf fonts are not good.
So I recreated .fsm and .svg with Geomedia from the original Framme cells with microstation V8, because here cell libs can be read directly and edited as a dgn object in a model. I Did it in 5min. creating ttf's from scratch in coreldraw as the Intergraph guy's are doing takes weeks… My question is how to create a TTF from the .svg or .fsm in an easy way… tried Corel and inkscape but I don't find the method.
Sorry – it took so long to reply. Unfortunately I have know idea on this one. FSM is proprietary in nature, so I don't see how you'd be able to convert that one. That would force you to look at SVG. But it sounds like Inkscape isn't doing it for you. This is a good question. The items are fairly different. You might be able to use a font creating program to create the outlines and then create a bitmap for the background/color. If I understand it correctly, that's how folks like ESRI and maybe even INGR do it with the symbols. But I've never gotten into it at that level.
I have Geo media .fsm symbol file , but client haveing other application , we need to expot all the symbols contained in fsm file.
let me know any tool/utility/software for converting.
please help in this case how to convert with less efforts.
I'm trying to produce symbols in SVG format for Geomedia with Inkscape. What I can say so far is that it is extremely difficult, as the SVG generated through the tool "Define Symbol File" seems to be in a format that is only readable by Geomedia.
This is not good, because the SVG was designed to be an open format, however, Intergraph insists on creating its own format for Geomedia's symbology.
For example, instead of allowing it to be possible to use a single file for only a single symbol, Intergraph preferred to use SVG as a repository of symbols. And, worse, does this through tags, which are not directly rendered by any SVG software.
Another feature of SVG produced by Geomedia that the coordinates of the vertices of the drawings are very small, which further complicates the work.
Intergraph does not seem to be willing to make our life easier when it comes to the workflow for creating symbols for Geomedia. The "Layout Window" of Geomedia Professional is extremely limited for this task, not allowing, for example, create hollowed drawings.
Anyway, I'm close to giving up, due to time already consumed in these unsuccessful attempts.


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Please note : You must ensure the email address attached to your forum profile is current and in use.
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Hate to sound all heavy, but we can't have anonymous members that cannot be contacted.
Looking through some of the older postings on the c5alive forum, you can see where using photobucket has its snags - quite a few piccies from our earlier stuff have started to "drop off" as people weed their albums.


Seven months after a white Ferguson police officer shot and killed an unarmed 18-year-old, the Justice Department has issued a searing report into policing and court practices in the Missouri city. Investigators determined that in "nearly every aspect of Ferguson's law enforcement system," African Americans are impacted a severely disproportionate amount. The report included racist e-mails sent by police and municipal court supervisors, repeated examples of bias in law enforcement and a system that seemed built upon using arrest warrants to squeeze money out of residents.
Swati Sharma contributed to this report.


Whither and wither sound the same, but mean different things.
Not to worry. The Republican Party has all bases covered.
Few people know that one of the primary aims of the First Amendment was to protect the right — the supposedly unalienable right — to protest. Think about it: freedom to assemble, freedom of speech, freedom of the press. Why do we need these? Why were they explicitly protected?
Because without these freedoms, the government can silence protestors, limit freedom, maintain the illusion that the Republican Party is God's Own Party.
Perhaps this is why Sarah Palin was selected. As governor of "one of the refuge states" (a refuge in the End Times), she's perfectly suited to carry God's banner to the Whitehouse.


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Q: Ansible - json parsing - "variable is not defined" Environment:

*

*Ansible: 2.10.12

*Python: 3.6.8

*Jinja2: 3.0.1

Given an API response, I'm trying to grab the address, but getting "variable is not defined". Here's a playbook that has the API response as a var:
---

- name: test
  gather_facts: no
  hosts: localhost
  vars:
    pool_details: {
        "allow": "",
        "cache_control": "no-store, no-cache, must-revalidate",
        "changed": false,
        "connection": "close",
        "content_length": "668",
        "content_security_policy": "default-src 'self'  'unsafe-inline' 'unsafe-eval' data: blob:; img-src 'self' data:  http://127.4.1.1 http://127.4.2.1",
        "content_type": "application/json; charset=UTF-8",
        "cookies": {},
        "cookies_string": "",
        "date": "Tue, 24 Aug 2021 16:34:47 GMT",
        "elapsed": 0,
        "expires": "-1",
        "failed": false,
        "json": {
            "items": [
                {
                    "address": "10.200.136.22",
                    "connectionLimit": 0,
                    "dynamicRatio": 1,
                    "ephemeral": "false",
                    "fqdn": {
                        "autopopulate": "disabled"
                    },
                    "fullPath": "/Common/sensor01:443",
                    "generation": 103,
                    "inheritProfile": "enabled",
                    "kind": "tm:ltm:pool:members:membersstate",
                    "logging": "disabled",
                    "monitor": "default",
                    "name": "sensor01:443",
                    "partition": "Common",
                    "priorityGroup": 0,
                    "rateLimit": "disabled",
                    "ratio": 1,
                    "selfLink": "https://localhost/mgmt/tm/ltm/pool/~Common~sensor01/members/~Common~sensor01:443?ver=16.1.0",
                    "session": "monitor-enabled",
                    "state": "up"
                }
            ],
            "kind": "tm:ltm:pool:members:memberscollectionstate",
            "selfLink": "https://localhost/mgmt/tm/ltm/pool/~Common~sensor01/members?ver=16.1.0"
        },
        "msg": "OK (668 bytes)",
        "pragma": "no-cache",
        "redirected": false,
        "server": "Jetty(9.2.22.v20170606)",
        "status": 200,
        "strict_transport_security": "max-age=16070400; includeSubDomains",
        "x_content_type_options": "nosniff",
        "x_frame_options": "SAMEORIGIN",
        "x_xss_protection": "1; mode=block"
    }
  tasks:
    - debug:
        var: pool_details

    - debug:
        var: pool_details.json.items[0].address

The full error, with verbosity enabled is:
pool_details.json.items[0].address: 'VARIABLE IS NOT DEFINED!: builtin_function_or_method object has no element 0'

My second debug to grab the address isn't working ("not defined"), & I can't figure out why. If I take the same json, & pipe it to jq, it works just fine:
pbpaste | jq '.json.items[0].address'
"10.200.136.22"

A: items is a Python dictionary method.
To return the value to the key "items":
- debug:
    var: pool_details.json['items'][0].address

A: If there are more items in the list you might want to use json_query, e.g.
    - set_fact:
        list_address: "{{ pool_details.json['items']|
                          json_query('[].address') }}"

gives
  list_address:
  - 10.200.136.22

If you don't want to, or can't, install JmesPath, the next option would be map attribute, e.g. the code below gives the same result
    - set_fact:
        list_address: "{{ pool_details.json['items']|
                          map(attribute='address')|
                          list }}"

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Brings an uncontrollable smile in my heart and on my face every time I think of it:)) I love this place.
Amazing Yoga School! The place that gives you wings.
I"ve been volunteering at Samma Karuna for one month and loved it so much that I returned for another 4 weeks. Samma Karuna is a truly loving space full of genuine people. It offers everything from Yoga to Osho Meditations and Cuddling Groups. Being part of the community was more than healing and a life changing experience. Anyone who is looking for love light and peace Samma Karuna is the place for you!
Such a wonderful yoga tip for my family and good job.
This place welcomes you like a family member and at the same time the teachers are helpful and truly professional. It is not only a place of practice but also of understanding and knowledge. They have a beautiful relaxation area where you can meet other yogis.
I am a big fan of the kundalini yoga at samma karuna - tought by the two beautiful souls jewels and alex. Always challenging but very much rewarding at the same time I felt a deeper connection to my true self and in general more receptive for the beauty of life <3 Thank you!
I didn't like the attitude of the yoga teacher who taught the Ariel Yoga. American or Canadian man. His manner was not appropriate and not yogi at all. I also met a person who was doing a retreat here and her experience was quite a negative one.
Da jeg provde det for mange aar siden var jeg overbevist om at det var prosesser i meg selv som styrte det hele - og det maa det ha vaert - noe annet ville ikke vare logisk. Omtrent som en psykedelisk trip, Er du i stand til aa telle tall du vet du ikke omgaas med til daglig, eller se farger og tenke begreper som er irrasjonelle eller du vet er bare noe tull (?) Da er du muligens paa rett vei.
An amazing place to do yoga, try different meditations, meet wonderful, like minded people from all around the world, do great workshops... And the yoga platform in the middle of the jungle is just stunning!!!
Get a deeper understanding on how to align yourself in every pose for a safe and effective practice. Protect your joints, balance strength and flexibility and learn how to correct habits. This workshop is oriented to yoga teachers and experienced practitioners.
The Yoga Fundamentals Workshop is geared for people who are either starting out in their yoga practice or for those would like to revisit and clarify basic alignment principles.
Through demonstration, discussion and experiential movement, the workshop will empower you with key understandings and information on how to help keep your body safe – whether you are practicing in a class or on your own.
The safety and positioning of three key areas of the body will be examined in relation to yoga postures: the shoulders, the lower back and the knees. Correct alignment of these areas will be explored in relationship to building an awareness of core strength and stability.
When asanas (yoga postures) are practiced with awareness and knowledge of healthy alignment, you will find greater comfort and ease in the body. Proper alignment is essential to avoid the risks of injury and to establish a solid foundation on which a practice can grow.
Once the body feels taken care of and is not risking injury, we are also more available to explore the benefits of subtler practices such as pranayama (yogic breathing) and meditation.


So you can imagine how excited I was to receive the press release from Skin Art about their Glitter Tattoo Kit. How perfect for Christmas? The kit comes with stencils, glue and glitters so you can use the kit as is or come up with your own design and the tattoos last for up to five days! I would hope you shower enough not to make it to five days… If you're not glitter-inclined, you could go for the regular Tattoo Kit that has 99 easy to apply tats.
What's in the Bag Catherine Ellis?
A must have for every glitter addict!


Z zachwytem rozejrzalam sie dookola. Standing with her hands on her hips I want uncle Drew to take me up and tuck me in she said defiantly. Pull up your skirt please. I was beyond pain as I took those additional for my ladies and for my disgraceful behaviour today. You can never go wrong with a women who likes to relax while enjoying a glass of wine listing to smooth music all while we intimately share thoughts and let passion flow through our finger tips as we softly exchange touches. Pero no lo habia hecho.


Related post on this subject is here.
I recently re-located myself to Long Beach, CA. I have a brand-new grandchild to welcome into my heart and the time is now for me to leave home, just for a while, and experience life differently.
I've lived on my Jupiter line nearly all of my life and what a gift that has been for six decades. Abundance, knowledge, wisdom and grace… are a few of Jupiter's gifts. I was lucky in some ways. Jupiter is in it's detriment in my natal chart….good things are only just so good, and no more.
No doubt my adventure here will be an interesting experience.
Astro-cartography-map with local space lines shown.
This is not a location I would choose for this stage of my life. Pluto renders us power-less a lot of the time. The fact that I am having a major Pluto transit to my Moon/Venus/Uranus stellium is both comforting and terrifying. But, the pull of grandchildren is strong. You get to see how generations are different and similar. That's a function of Pluto as well…taking a longer, larger view of things so that evolution and transformation have time to happen.
Anyway, Pluto is showing up all over the place most recently with the toxic, exhaust fumes that flow through my apartment on a daily basis. It might be the exhaust from the car parked underneath me (I'm in a garage apt) or it might be from the cars that are parked nearby in the alley behind my bedroom. This morning it got so bad I immediately put on my sneakers to go for a walk to the beach which is right at the end of my street.


Have you ever wondered how it is to spend a night at The Rock? No, not San Francisco's Alcatraz but a much older rock on the other side of the pond.
Le Mont Saint Michel, named after the archangel Saint Michael is a rocky islet off the coast of Normandy in Northwestern France. It started out as a stronghold in the 6th century that later became an abbey in the 8th century. It was one of history's most popular centers of pilgrimage in earlier times. Well, it still is actually but nowadays the Mont gets hordes of tourists instead.
Count the big K and I among those awe-struck tourists to make the pilgrimage to the Mont. Most visitors would do the Mont as a day trip from Paris (quite tiring, if you ask me) but we wanted to take our time to visit and feel the place. So, we decided to spend not only one but two memorable nights right inside the wall!
During the French Revolution, Mont Saint-Michel was turned into a prison. Thanks to a campaign launched by influential figures that included Victor Hugo in the early 1800s, the Mont was declared a historic monument in 1874. In 1979 Mont Saint-Michel was added to UNESCO's list of World Heritage Sites.
To get to the Mont, we took a two-hour TGV train ride from Paris Montparnasse to Rennes. From there it was another hour and a half by bus to the Mont.
What a sight to behold! We couldn't believe we were here! We'd only seen pictures of the Mont in books and magazines. I couldn't stop taking pictures! Good thing we were seated at the first row of the bus.
This sign was prominently posted at the entrance of the Mont warning motorists of the high tide times. Better move your car before the tide comes in or you get to claim your car in jolly old England.
Another view of the causeway during low tide as seen from the ramparts.
The big K and I stayed at Le Mouton Blanc, a hundred-plus year old hotel housed in a 14th century building. No ghost experience this time, thank God! You can read about that spooky episode in this blog post.
We stayed in a simple double room on the second floor (that would be third floor in the US) that was facing La Grand Rue or main street. Actually it is the only street in the Mont. The street is lined with little shops, inns and restaurants and leads right up to the abbey at the top of the hill.
During the day Grand Rue is understandably quite busy with visitors but after the day trippers have gone and most of the shops have closed, one can somehow imagine how it would have been to walk the street all those hundreds of years ago.
The abbey of Mont Saint-Michel is perched at the very top of the hill. The Monastic Fraternity of Jerusalem is the community now living inside the abbey.
This was how food and supplies were brought in to the abbey in earlier times.
A close-up look of the monastery's service elevator, no longer in use of course.
Daily masses are still held at the abbey.
View of the mainland from inside the abbey.
A plaque commemorating the Knight defenders of Mont Saint-Michel.
Mother and Child icon inside the abbey.
Archangel Saint Michael whom the Mont was named after.
As the story goes, the Archangel Saint Michael appeared in a vision before Saint Aubert, the Bishop of Avranches and asked him to build a church on top of the rocky island to which the Bishop continuously ignored. Exasperated by the constant disregard to his request, Saint Michael drove his finger into the Bishop's skull and ordered him to complete the task. Voila! It is finished! Talk about getting the job done.
The relic of Aubert's skull complete with the hole can be seen at the Saint-Gervais Basilica in Avranches.
The spires of the abbey as seen from the little cemetery at the foot of the hill.
One of the things that make Le Mont Saint-Michel unique is its tides. It was also one of the main reasons why the monastery's defenses were never breached. As in, never, ever.
The tide comes in so quickly - à la vitesse d'un cheval au galop - as Victor Hugo describes it, at the speed of a galloping horse. The speeds at which the tides at the Mont rush in sometimes reaches one meter per second.
It still is dangerous to venture out alone in the bay. If you want to experience how it was crossing the bay just like what the early pilgrims did there are experienced guides that organize these walks (for a fee, of course).
The case of the disappearing car park.
Mont Saint-Michel all lit up for the night.
Quiet, haunting and a bit spooky walk along the Grand Rue at night.
It had been another wonderful adventure with the big K!
Uh....Okay, now where do we get the bus to take us to the train station?
I don't think any bus can get through that water.
We finally figured out the bus stop was a further walk up the causeway during high tide.
On the way back to Paris, we took the local train from the Pontorson-Mont Saint-Michel station connecting to the TGV station at Rennes.


• Features include a convenient strap with a three button closure, hand pockets on each of the side angles, and a hood located at the bottom.
• Wash before use – Machine wash warm with like colors.
Amazing towel for bathtime! My 9 month old loves getting scooped up and wrapped in the big towel! I am definitely recommending to all my friends with babies!
I love this towel! It has made bath time so much easier.
I love this towel! It's the perfect size – managing to cover me up while my baby is taking his bath (he LOVES to splash!), and perfect to wrap him up in a cozy cocoon when he's finished. It's a great weight, too – so many of the baby towels I have are so thin, but this one feels substantial. I've already bought another for a pregnant friend of mine – perfect for the "Mommy Must Haves" baby shower gift!
I received this as a gift, after my second child was born. This is something that I wish I had the first time around! The towel is thick, warm and big enough that I'll be able to continue to use it as my baby grows. We love it!


For the record, I wasn't there. But I do wonder what I would have done if I had been.
It happened like this. I was in seminary and a number of friends were excited about a new guest faculty member who would be giving an advanced course in preaching. He was a well-known preacher, someone many had heard either from the pulpit of his large and influential congregation or as a conference keynote speaker or through his regular radio ministry or one of his many, many books. There was a sense of excitement on the part of the students taking this course from such an influential individual and a sense of jealousy on the part of many others.
I love this story. Don't get me wrong, I am really glad I wasn't there as I have no idea what I would have done. But I think it captures something essential not just about what a preaching ministry is but of what the Christian life as a whole is like. Every time we preach or speak or turn to the message of Jesus we are doing the same thing. We are asking God if he might not take these words and, by his Spirit, do what we cannot by bringing life even into all the places where it feels like we have experienced a kind of death. It is like we are Ezekiel preaching to the dry bones and dry places inside and asking God to bring life even here. Because when we do, he does.


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Abigail est un cratère de la planète Vénus situé à une latitude de -52,2° et une longitude de 111,2°. Ce cratère possède un diamètre de 18,4 kilomètres. L'origine de son nom est le prénom usuel féminin Abigaïl en hébreu .

Notes et références

Voir aussi

Articles connexes
Liste de cratères sur Vénus

Liens externes
 International Astronomical Union (IAU) Working Group for Planetary System Nomenclature (WGPSN) : Planetary Names: Crater, craters: Abigail on Venus

Cratère d'impact sur Vénus

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