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Repsol sells electricity and gas at El Corte Inglés | Economy
Repsol Y The English Court they have signed a new agreement whereby the energy company will offer electricity and gas to customers of the chain of department stores. Further, the Repsol application, called Waylet, may be used in El Corte Inglés centers as a form of payment from mid-June, with Exclusive promotions and discounts for its users.
According to the joint press release, the clients of the chain of warehouses will be able to contract as of this Wednesday the electricity and gas services of the Repsol Group in three points of the Community of Madrid - the centers of Sanchinarro, Castellana and Alcalá de Henares - and will have discounts on fuel. To this is added a check from El Corte Inglés of up to 100 euros, redeemable at any of its stores. The two companies already share an alliance in other services for more than 20 years.
This promotional offer for electricity and gas will be extended in mid-June to all customers who have access to the El Corte Inglés card, which currently exceeds 11 million. Likewise, Repsol will also launch an offer to the more than 90,000 employees of the warehouse chain in mid-April.
Josu Jon Imaz, CEO of the energy company, said in a statement that the agreement "reinforces Repsol's goal of keeping customers at the center" of its strategy, "with an innovative vision." For its part, its counterpart at El English court, Víctor del Pozo, Said: "We want to offer our customers everything they may need or that can facilitate their lives, whether products, services or experiences, and for that, we have allies of reference such as Repsol."
At the same time, the companies announced that Repsol Electricidad y Gas has won one of the electricity supply tenders organized by the distribution group. With this, it becomes the main energy supplier of El Corte Inglés by number of establishments. In particular, it will supply 21,600 MWh per year to a total of 540 sites of the Group for two years, a period that will begin on April 1. The electricity supplied will come from sources of renewable generation. In addition, since March 1 and for a period of one year, the subsidiary of Repsol supplies gas to 23 properties of the distribution group, for the equivalent of 13,900 MWh / year.
Repsol broke into the electricity and gas sector last June, after the purchase of five power plants in Spain to the Viesgo proprietary funds, with an investment of 750 million euros. The oil company and El Corte Inglés have had a collaborative relationship for more than 20 years with different initiatives -such as the shared management of service stations through their joint company Gespevesa- and both companies maintain a policy of promotions and cross-bids for profit of your customers.
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Q: Query to get learndash topics I have a learndash site with a few courses each with subtopics to make up the course. I need to generate a list of published courses and the subtopics under them. My query for getting the courses:
$args= array('post_type' => 'sfwd-courses',
            'post_status' => 'publish',
            'order' => 'DESC',
            'orderby' => 'ID',
            'mycourses' => false);
$loop = new WP_Query( $args );
 while ( $loop->have_posts() ) : $loop->the_post();
    endwhile;

This returns the published courses. Now I need to get the subtopics under each course. The post type for the topics is "sfwd-topic" but I dont understand how the 2 are related so I can query it.

A: Few ways I've done this. This would be the easiest I know of if you're not going into sub-sub-sub topics or anything like that.
You'll need to run a second query for the topics themselves. If you're not going more than 2 levels deep or your sub-topics don't reach into the hundreds for each course, you shouldn't experience any performance issues.
Inside of your while loop, build the array $argsTwo, just like you did $args, and set 'post_type' => 'sfwd-topic'.
$argsTwo = array('post_type' => 'sfwd-topics',
    'post_status' => 'publish',
    'order' => 'DESC',
    'orderby' => 'ID',
 );

Then, add another while loop and move through the sub-topics.
while ( $loop->have_posts() ) : $loop->the_post();
    $argsTwo = array('post_type' => 'sfwd-topics',
        'post_status' => 'publish',
        'order' => 'DESC',
        'orderby' => 'ID',
    );
    $loopChild = new WP_Query( $argsTwo );
    while ( $loopChild->have_posts() ) : $loopChild->the_post();
    endwhile;
endwhile;

This will get the sub-topics for the current post, which is one of your courses. Echo the posts values you need in the format you like.
When your parent loop moves to the next post, it will go through the child loop again to get all of the sub-topics for your new post. Good luck!
EDIT Almost forgot, the new query will get all topics, not related ones without referencing the parent in $argsTwo.
You need to add the parent ID to the 'post_parent' key in $argsTwo, like so:
$argsTwo = array(
    'post_type' => 'sfwd-topic',
    'post_status' => 'publish',
    'order' => 'DESC',
    'orderby' => 'ID',
    'post_parent' => $loop->ID
);

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Ask fellow campers about "Mercer County Fairgrounds" and nearby attractions.
We were here for 8 days attending a rally, and the rate was what we paid for "extra days". Be aware that the Passport America rate is still $20/night, but that didn't apply for the rally. It appears in reading through previous reviews that there have been many improvements made to this fairground camping area since the last review. There are currently two restroom/shower facilities that appear to be quite new. Also the sites are numbered and there are many full hookup sites with newer appearing electrical hookups and sewer connections. Be aware that if you should be there during or just after long heavy rains that the grounds can be quite soft, so look around before selecting a site; many are far better choices than others. Following our rally on July 10, many motor homes had be to pulled out by a large rig provided by the City, no charge. The roadways throughout the fairgrounds are paved or gravel and will not present any issues. There are two distinct camp areas in the fairgrounds. The main one located to the north of the main gate has may full hookup sites, but may be wetter during heavy rains. The other area is in the southwest corner of the fairgrounds all grass, and limited to electric only, but appears to have better drainage. Most of the sites throughout the park are fairly level. There are also two dump stations easily accessed in the north west part of the fairgrounds if needed. We camped at Mercer County Fairgrounds in a Motorhome.
There is a Walmart and Menards on the east side of town.
This is an excellent value especially if you have Passport America or Good Sam which gives you 50% discount. Mercer Co residents pay $15. Others pay $20. That is full price. There are some sites on blacktop but most are on grass. I would have given the park a higher rating but because of the lack of showers I didn't. We camped at Mercer County Fairgrounds in a Motorhome.
We were just passing through so we didn't look for anything to eat or things to do.
The sites are large but tend to be soft when it rains. No gravel sites only grass. There's a definite lack of shade even though the park is full of trees. They just are not situated over the campsites. Office staff is friendly and helpful. One drawback for a monthly stay is absolutely no high speed cable internet or phone available. Luckily the 4g network for our own wireless works pretty well. Restrooms are large and clean but plain service. Definitely no frills. We camped at Mercer County Fairgrounds in a Motorhome.
Our fee reflects Passport America rates. We were somewhat disappointed staying here on our way to Indiana. The full hookup sites were taken by 2 other campers so we had to use the dump station on site. Don't know where the 250 sites are as there were no site markers. "Sites" were scattered on grassy areas between roads and water spigots were also scattered and shared by several campers. We did luck out and managed to get a site on gravel/mulch with electric and water. We were able to use our satellite via our Verizon MyFi. While here we toured the area, namely St Mary's Grande Lake and the State Park there. We also toured the town to see historic buildings and buy groceries at a large "new" local market. Although this stop was convenient on our travel north we probably would stay at the State Park which also has Passport America rates. We camped at Mercer County Fairgrounds in a Motorhome.
We enjoyed our quiet night in the fairgrounds. And quiet is amazing over Memorial Day weekend. The graduation party wrapped up their nice music before 8pm. Huge oak trees shaded our site one of many in the middle section of the campground. Other sites have trees planted in the last few years. Some sites have no services, ours had electricity only. Both dump stations were clean and well maintained. Our grassy site was long, and almost level. Great dog park in nearby Grand St. Mary's State Lake Park - clean, mowed, and no cost too. This town's historic downtown has a couple nice bakeries, and diner-like "Fountain". And it is a somewhat short drive to astronaut Neil Armstrong's Air & Space Museum. To say even more, we should have bought a Passport America membership this year, as our 2-night stay could have saved us enough to pay for about half the annual membership. We camped at Mercer County Fairgrounds in a Travel Trailer.
Very good value with PA for 50 amp, water and sewer. As posted very limited number of sewer hookups and they are layer out real weird. We had site 11 and took our time making sure we could reach the sewer (forward) and electric (behind RV). Stayed over the Memorial Day weekend and it was very quiet here. Celina is a nice quiet town and a nice place to relax for awhile. Found "It's It Bar and Grill" great prices and good food. Located right next to the Kozy Kampground on the SW corner of lake. We camped at Mercer County Fairgrounds in a Motorhome.
There were a limited number of 50 amp electric available, and limited water hookups during our stay. This is a beautiful, shady fairgrounds but most sites are grass. We were here for a rally during a heavy rainy week, a lot of rigs got stuck! Fairgrounds pulled out anyone who got stuck, so that was good! We definitely would stay here again. Weather can't be helped! We camped at Mercer County Fairgrounds in a Motorhome.
Price reflects 50% discount for Passport America. Good Sam gets the same discount. Nice grass sites with some full hookups. Ours was 50 amp, water and sewer hookup. The sewer is quite a ways from the other connections so take lots of pipe or use a macerator like I did. The fair had just finished so not many campers. Grand Lake had hydroplane races going and the Neil Armstrong Air and Space Museum is not far away. The water is heavily chlorinated so you may want to bring you own for coffee, etc. I saw county police a couple times and not much else inside the grounds. We would stay again if in the area. We camped at Mercer County Fairgrounds in a Fifth Wheel.
Nice quiet small fairgrounds with a friendly staff. Sites are on grass and mostly level. Some sites have full hookups. We stayed using Passport America 50% rate. We would stay here again. We camped at Mercer County Fairgrounds in a Motorhome.
We were camped here for an RV rally, so I cannot pinpoint the exact fee per night, as it was part of our total fee for the rally. We enjoyed our stay here. The facilities are nice and clean. Staff was friendly. We had 30amp electric only, and had plenty of power. There is one dump station that is in a bit of an awkward location, but useable nonetheless. You can pick up several TV stations over the air. Would definitely camp here again. We camped at Mercer County Fairgrounds in a Fifth Wheel.
A nice well maintained county fairground park. Sites are level with some paved, but mostly grass. Good electric and water. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The rate is a Passport America rate. The county fair is the middle of August and it might be wise to call ahead during this time. I would stay here again. We camped at Mercer County Fairgrounds in a Motorhome.
We enjoyed the 4th of July Holiday in this clean, quiet fairgrounds. The park manager and the resident workcamper were friendly and knowlegable guys. We camped here using Passport America with no difficulty. The town of Celina appears coloquial, yet still offers such amenities as Wal-Mart. To celebrate the Independence Day holiday we spent the day at Lake St. Mary nearby and stayed for the evening celebrations with a free Lee Greenwood concert. This is how to have a great camping experience. Thanks! We camped at Mercer County Fairgrounds in a Motorhome.
$10 is Passport America rate for electric and water only. $5 additional charge for sewer connection, but dump station is free for campers. Like many county fair campgrounds there are places to park all over the place, in wooded areas and in fields. Mostly it's parking on grass but a few paved spots are available. We only spent on night while passing through the area but would consider a longer stay next time. The town is neat and clean with good grocery stores and services. We would definitely stay here again. We camped at Mercer County Fairgrounds in a Motorhome.
Quiet park with huge oak shade trees. Trees are trimmed back so no damage is likely to RV. The sites are mostly grass. Roads are paved. Some sites were not to level. Difficult to determine exactly where site boundaries are. This would make a great overnight park. Would also be great for a place to take kids in the hot months as there is a beautiful swimming pool very close to the campground. Celina is a nice progressive town with lots to do. Good restaurants close by. Full shopping close by and of course the huge Grand Lake about a mile away for fishing and boating. The price is right for these days. We camped at Mercer County Fairgrounds in a Motorhome.
The fairgrounds is open to camping year round, they have grass sites, nice trees, some full hookups, and a dump station. Security is provided by regular Country Sheriff patrols. We spent a great 5 days there ...very pleasant small town atmosphere. We will definitely be back to this one! We camped at Mercer County Fairgrounds in a Motorhome.
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Meet the people working to make The Greenway and Boston a greener, better place!
Jesse Brackenbury, Executive Director
Jesse Brackenbury leads the Conservancy's public-private partnership with a keen understanding of The Greenway's position as an economic driver for the Commonwealth and its role as both a front-yard for neighbors and a destination for visitors. Jesse works with the Board of Directors on strategic planning and revenue generation, and he oversees organizational management and external relations.
Under Jesse's leadership, the Conservancy has become a national leader in park management and placemaking. Jesse negotiated an $18M landmark multi-party agreement that increased and diversified foundational funding for the park and led to the establishment of the Greenway Business Improvement District (BID). The Conservancy has brought new experiences to the Greenway, including opening the landmark Greenway Carousel at The Tiffany & Co. Foundation Grove, the nationally recognized Greenway Mobile Eats Program, and Boston's first park beer garden. The Conservancy has repeatedly won awards for its contemporary public art commissions, as well for its programming and organic horticulture practices.
Jesse was recognized by the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce as one of the 2015 "Ten Outstanding Young Leaders" and by the Boston Business Journal as one of their 2014 "40 Under 40" honorees. Jesse has served on numerous mayoral and gubernatorial commissions.
Jesse joined the Greenway Conservancy as Chief Operating Officer in 2009 and has led the Conservancy since 2013. Prior to joining the Conservancy, Jesse was with The Boston Consulting Group, where he worked on strategy, real estate, organizational development and other projects for Fortune 500 companies and government. Jesse's experience also includes leadership roles at the City of New York Department of Parks and Recreation and the United Nations World Food Programme in Italy. Jesse has an MBA from the University of California at Berkeley and a BA from Williams College.
Stuart Shillaber, Director of Horticulture
Stu joined the Conservancy in May of 2009 as a member of the Horticulture staff and in April of 2011 assumed his current role as Superintendent where he currently oversees a department of 7 staff that are charged with the care of the Greenway's lawns, trees and plant collections. He also plays a leading role in the Horticultural education and the management of the Conservancy's Volunteer Program. Stu's previous experiences have led him to run his own successful Design/Build/Maintain Landscaping business and as a Supervisor with the Central Park Conservancy in New York City. He is a AOLCP with NOFA and a graduate of the University of Rhode Island with a degree in Urban Horticulture & Turfgrass Management.
Anthony Ruggiero, Horticulture Foreman
Anthony joined the Conservancy in June 2009 and is responsible for the direct oversight of the Horticulture crew and the day to day horticulture activities on the Greenway. He is also responsible for the management of the organic program and the irrigation system of the Greenway. Anthony's previous experience includes working in all aspects of the Green industry throughout the years, but specializing in Sustainable/Organic Landcare. He holds an Associate's degree in Turfgrass Management from Stockbridge University and a Bachelor's degree in Plant and Soil Science from UMass Amherst.
Darrah Cole, Senior Horticulturist and Designer
Darrah joined the Conservancy in April 2011 and is responsible for in-house horticulture design including perennials, bulb selections, and container design and maintenance; as well as managing the plant inventory and phenology records, contributing to our "What's in Bloom" blog and leading volunteer events in the field. Darrah has previously worked with Heronswood Nursery and Dan Hinckley in the Pacific Northwest, owned a small organic farm, and worked on estate gardens in Maine and the North Shore, including Oyster Point Gardens, Skylands, and The Chimneys. She studied at Rhode Island School of Design, and holds a BA from San Francisco State University, and NOFA certification in Organic Land Care Management.
Gary Thorp, Irrigation and Landscape Specialist
Tori Hiney, Plant Health Care Horticulturist
Tori joined the Conservancy in June 2014. As part of our organic horticulture team, Tori helps in the maintenance of the Greenway's herbaceous and woody plants, containers, and turf. She helps sustain plant health care, and soil biology as well as support volunteer experiences.
Tori's previous experience includes residential organic land care with the Meandering Path out of Exeter, NH as well as with Talbots Creative Gardening out of Cambridge, MA. She holds a BS in Environmental Horticulture and Landscape design from the University of Maine. She is certified through NOFA as an Accredited Organic Land Care Professional (AOLCP). She is certified through MNLA as a Massachusetts Certified Horticulturist (MCH) and holds a Pesticide Applicator License through MDAR.
Steph Almasi, Horticulturist and Volunteer Program Assistant
Steph joined the Conservancy in March 2018 as a Seasonal Horticulturist. In addition to her many horticultural responsibilities, Steph also serves as the Conservancy's Volunteer Program Assistant, providing extra support and leadership to the operations of Horticulture volunteer projects. Her previous experiences include landscape gardening in Maine with a focus in Japanese inspired gardens and most recently, Steph relocated to Boston from Charleston, SC where she worked for the City of Charleston Parks Department's Horticulture Division. Stephanie holds a degree in Horticulture from Southern Maine Community College.
Nicole Semeraro, Seasonal Horticulturist
Nicole first joined the Conservancy in the summer of 2017 as a Horticulture Intern and now returns this year as a Seasonal Horticulturist. Among her many horticultural tasks caring for the Greenway's plants and landscapes, Nicole has the lead role in the day to day management of the Dewey Square Demonstration Garden. Some of her previous related experiences include working in plant sales at a garden center and completion of coursework for a Permaculture Design Certification. Nicole lives in North Reading and recently graduated from Colby-Sawyer College with a degree in Environmental Studies.
Dylan Barrett-Smith, Seasonal Horticulturist
Dylan is a graduate of Kenyon College with a degree in Botany. He has a wide background of experiences that include vineyard work, golf course maintenance, farm management and his most recent employment - the role of Restoration Specialist for The Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County, CA. Dylan is a welcome addition to the Horticulture department, joining us at a very busy time of the year! He will be overseeing the Wharf Parks and helping out with routine tasks.
Michael Bestoso, Seasonal Irrigation Technician
Michael joined the Conservancy in March 2017 as the Conservancy's Seasonal Irrigation Technician, responsible for assisting with the upkeep and proper operation of the Greenway irrigation system. His previous experiences includes working in a similar capacity at several well known regional golf courses. Michael holds a degree in History from the University of Rhode Island and has received his NOFA accreditation.
Maintenance and Capital
Robert Stigberg, Director of Maintenance and Capital
Bob joined the Conservancy in August 2009 and is responsible for the maintenance of all hardscape elements of the Greenway to include fountains, lighting, electrical, site furnishings, drainage and pavements. In addition he oversees the subcontractor, WORK Inc. who is responsible for litter and trash pickup, lawn mowing, snow removal and many other tasks. The recently introduced Park Rangers fall under Bob's oversight as well. Greenway Park Rangers serve as ambassadors on the Greenway and help maintain public safety. Bob is a registered Landscape Architect and also has several years' experience managing landscape construction projects prior to joining the Conservancy. He holds a Master of Landscape Architecture from the University of Pennsylvania and a BS in Environmental Horticulture from the University of Connecticut.
Tom Ball, Maintenance and Construction Supervisor
Tom joined the Conservancy in March 2012. He is responsible for establishing the Maintenance Department's goals and priorities for the season and the year as well as implementing a long term Capital Repair Plan. He also assists in developing and managing an annual budget to provide for all goods, services, and staffing needed to meet these goals and objectives. In addition he oversees the subcontractor, WORK Inc. who is responsible for litter and trash pickup, lawn mowing, snow removal and many other tasks.
He performs a variety of maintenance tasks as well as direct other maintenance staff and contractors in the repair, reconstruction, maintenance and cleaning of all hard surfaces (paving, walls, site furnishings, artworks), systems (electrical, plumbing, irrigation, fountains, water features, high pressure fog technology, specialty lighting, computerized control systems, etc.) and structures to ensure that they are kept in first class condition. Tom has experience with and the ability to maintain sophisticated fountain systems that include water filtration and proper analysis and use of chemicals, compressors and computer controlled programming. Tom works closely with various departments as well as other organizations on special events projects, public art installations, as well as other park-wide issues and the Conservancy's overall priorities.
Tom has a degree in Architectural Technology and over 30 years of construction experience. He is a Certified Welder, an Amusement Certified Maintenance Mechanic, he has his Unrestricted Construction Supervisor License and also currently holds over twenty licenses and certifications he uses to fulfill his responsibilities on The Greenway.
Bruce Carstairs, Maintenance Mason
Bruce joined the Conservancy in March 2014 and is responsible masonry maintenance on the Greenway. He has 30 years of masonry experience, including full restoration sealants, granite and marble and brick.
Leonard Krushova, Maintenance Technician
Leonard joined the Conservancy in June 2015 and is responsible for assisting Maintenance Department in all aspects of hardscape maintenance including fountains, lights, concrete, stone and brick paving, site furnishing, artworks and structures. His role is to assist the maintenance department staff in its daily operations in maintaining, repairing, cleaning, and installing all hardscape elements through The Greenway. Responsibilities include repair tasks related to masonry, electrical, plumbing, fountains and furnishing as well as the routine maintenance and care of the Greenway Parks. Leonard's previous experience includes HVAC, electrical, and construction works. He holds an HRVAC degree from RETS Technical Institute of Kaplan and he is EPA certified.
Jared Prince, Maintenance Technician
Jared joined the Conservancy in September 2015 and is responsible for assisting the Maintenance Department in all aspects of hardscape maintenance. His role is to assist the maintenance department staff in its daily operations in maintaining, repairing, cleaning, and installing all hardscape elements through The Greenway. Responsibilities include repair tasks related to masonry, electrical, plumbing, fountains and furnishing as well as the routine maintenance and care of the Greenway Parks. Previously a Greenway Park Ranger, Jared holds a BA in Criminal Justice from Northeastern University.
Richard Gordon, Maintenance Technician
Trina Alexknovitch, Senior Park Ranger
Trina joined the Conservancy in July 2014 and is responsible for the Park Ranger Department. Trina develops protocol for Park Rangers and works closely with all Conservancy staff and volunteers to address safety issues on the Greenway. Trina is also an ambassador of the Conservancy and will provide interpretive services for visitors to the Greenway. Trina's previous experience includes law enforcement, defense investigations, and campus safety. She holds a BA in Psychology from Rivier College and a BA in Sign Language Interpreting from the University of New Hampshire at Manchester.
Rebecca McKevitz, Capital Projects Manager
Rebecca joined the Conservancy in May of 2018 and is responsible for the planning and management of capital improvement projects, such as fountain, masonry, furniture and lighting upgrades as well as larger parcel redesign efforts. She works closely with many other departments within the Conservancy to propose enhancements along The Greenway and oversees them throughout planning, design, permitting and construction. Rebecca is passionate about implementing innovative projects that keep the park contemporary and exciting!
Rebecca's background is in landscape architecture and her previous professional experience includes contributing to large corporate campus projects, retail developments and streetscape improvements as well as the design and management of residential landscape projects. Rebecca currently serves on the Executive Committee of the Boston Society of Landscape Architects. She holds a Bachelors of Landscape Architecture from Ball State University with a concentration in Sustainability.
Kevin Glynn, Project Coordinator
Keelin Caldwell, Director of Programs and Community Engagement
Keelin joined the Conservancy in January 2014 and is responsible for co-leading the Conservancy's Programs Department, which offers over 400 free events on The Greenway every year. She oversees the popular volunteer program, community and play-based education programs, planning, event organization, and development of partnerships.
Keelin's previous experience includes education positions at The Farmers' Museum in Cooperstown, NY, Longwood Gardens, and the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. She holds a BS in Plant Science from Cornell University and a MS in Public Horticulture from the Longwood Graduate Program at the University of Delaware.
Samantha McGinnis, Director of Programs and Earned Income
Samantha joined the Conservancy in February 2014 and is responsible for co-leading the Conservancy's Programs Department, which offers over 400 free events on The Greenway every year. She oversees major events, event series, markets, promotional activities, planning and development of partnerships.
Samantha's previous work experience includes working with the Beacon Hill Civic Association. She holds a BS in Community and International Development from the University of Vermont.
Ezra Juskewitch, Assistant Director of Programs
Ezra graduated from Johnson & Wales in with an associate's degree in culinary arts, which he used briefly in the industry before pursuing a dual degree program in English and Philosophy at the University of Maine.
He was the venue relations and events manager for Paint Nite Boston, working with bars and restaurants across the city. He spent the last two years as the Northeast Coordinator of Events and Marketing for Lagunitas Brewing Company, focusing on music, food, and beer festival sponsorships from Virginia through Maine.
Eileen Ong, Programs and Business Development Manager
Eileen joined the Conservancy in November 2016 and is responsible for managing current initiatives and developing new programs to continue growing the Conservancy's earned income. Prior to joining the Conservancy, Eileen worked at Exxon Mobil Corporation. She holds a BS in Civil Engineering from Rice University.
Soniya Tejwani, Programs Manager
Soniya joined the Conservancy in March, 2018 and is responsible for overseeing the fitness program in addition to providing logistical support for the many events hosted on The Greenway. Her career in non-profits first started at the Peabody Essex Museum, assisting with the implementation and development of public programs on their education team. She then gained experience in the hospitality and event management sector, overseeing weddings and corporate functions. Soniya attended Massachusetts College of Art & Design, where she studied ceramics and received her BFA in 3D Fine Arts.
PhuongDuy Tran, Programs Coordinator
PhuongDuy joined the Conservancy in July, 2018. She works on the coordination, planning, and execution of various events on The Greenway, focusing on the Carousel operations and the Dewey Square Farmers Market. Her experience working in a non-profit began with her previous position as a Studio/Program Coordinator at the New Art Center to ensure a welcoming and creative environment, and to implement diverse programs for people to feel the freedom to express through the visual arts. She holds a BA in Studio Arts from the Commonwealth Honors College at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.
Isabel Smith, Volunteer Programs Coordinator
Isabel joined the Conservancy in May 2019 and works on volunteer recruitment, management, and retention, as well as coordinating volunteer events. Isabel previously worked at Boston Art Inc, a local art consulting firm, where she managed office operations and events. Prior to that she helped develop Cultural programming at Boston Children's Museum. Isabel attended Dalhousie University in Nova Scotia, where she earned her BA in Social and Cultural Anthropology.
Olivia Horte, Programs Coordinator
Lucas Cowan, Public Art Curator
Cowan became The Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy's first Public Art Curator in 2014. Previously, he directed the Public Art Program for the Maryland State Arts Council, where he spearheaded the passage of legislation requiring all state-funded capital project to include public art in their construction, and was the Senior Curator of Exhibits for Millennium Park and the Chicago Office of Tourism and Culture in Chicago, IL. He has curated and managed dozens of public art commissions and exhibitions of work by artists such as: Mark di Suvero, Jun Kaneko, Thomas Sayre, Shinique Smith, Sui Jianguo and Mehdi Ghadyanloo. Cowan has served on juries and panels across the United States, and has consulted on cultural park planning for cities such as San Francisco and Chicago. In 2016, Cowan was elected to the Americans for the Arts Public Art Network Council and previously served on the board of trustees for the International Sculpture Center. Cowan is a founding member of the Advisory Council for Cold Hollow Sculpture Park in Vermont. Cowan attended the Maryland Institute College of Art where he studied Fiber and Material Studies and received a MA in Art Administration at The School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
Sheila Novak, Public Art Project Manager
Sheila Novak joined the Conservancy in February 2018 and manages the Conservancy's efforts to bring world-class temporary exhibitions of contemporary public art. Previously, Novak served as a Public Art Manager for programs such as the John Biggers Seed Project and Art Shanty Projects in Minneapolis. Novak also served as well as the Design Studio Manager at the Walker Art Center. Novak attended St. Olaf College where she received a BA in Studio Art and Environmental Studies.
Alex Rogers Pittman, Director of Development
Alex began working with the Conservancy as a fundraising consultant in 2010 and joined the staff as the Director of Development in 2019. As a consultant, she was instrumental in fundraising for signature projects including The Greenway Carousel, public art, and the Carolyn Lynch Garden. As Director of Development, she oversees all fundraising efforts and leads foundation and corporate relations for the Conservancy.
Alex consulted widely to arts and education organizations from 2009 to 2018. Previously, she served as Associate Director of Development at Raw Art Works and oversaw the YouthReach Initiative of the Massachusetts Cultural Council. Alex holds a MA in American Studies from the University of Texas, Austin, and a BA in History from Rhodes College.
David Dalena, Senior Development Officer
David joined the Conservancy in April of 2019. As a member of the Development team, his focus is on building leadership and major gifts programs that strengthen the Conservancy's base of individual support. David has led the marketing and development departments for the Huntington Theatre Company and the Celebrity Series of Boston and, as a consultant, he recently served as Interim Director of Development for Merrimack Repertory Theatre, and managed galas for Boston Youth Symphony Orchestra and the Mayor's Office for Immigrant Advancement. He has held board positions with StageSource (Boston), West Harbor Pond Watershed Association (Maine), and is a past president of the Boston Arts Marketing Alliance. David is an avid gardener and conservationist, and holds a Bachelor of Music degree from the Hartt School at the University of Hartford and a Certificate in Professional Fundraising from Boston University.
Erin Webb, Development Operations and Annual Giving Manager
Erin joined the Conservancy in September 2018 and manages Annual Giving programs and development operations. Erin's previous experience includes managing the membership programs at the deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum and the Harvard Art Museums. Most recently, she was an Associate Director in the Wellesley Fund at Wellesley College, working with class volunteers to maximize unrestricted support and five-year reunion gifts. She holds a bachelor's degree in Art History from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, a master's degree in Art History from the University of Connecticut, and a master's degree in Management from the Harvard Extension School.
Grace Hagemann, Development Associate
Grace joined the Conservancy in May of 2018 as the Development Associate. Grace has served as an Administrative Associate at Boston Children's Hospital's Simulator Program and prior to that as Communications Coordinator, AmeriCorps VISTA with Boston Cares. Grace has worked on numerous fundraisers, created development-related appeals and materials, and helped to manage both large and small-scale events. Grace most recently worked with Rider Levett Bucknall where her duties included administrative, marketing, and database support responsibilities. She holds a degree in Public Relations and American Studies from The University of Alabama, and has studied Graphic Design at the Savannah College of Art and Design in Atlanta.
Tracey Cooke, Director of Finance and Administration
Tracey joined the Conservancy in October 2017 and is responsible for oversight of financial accounting and reporting, human resources, and office administration. Tracey's former roles include Director of Finance and Business Operations for the South Shore Natural Science Center, a non-profit natural science education organization, Senior Finance Manager-Corporate Lending for Bank of Boston, and various financial positions at Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. She holds an MBA from Lehigh University and a BS in Accounting from Bloomsburg University.
Srivi Radhakrishnan, Accounting Supervisor
Srivi joined the Conservancy in 2015. As part of the Finance team, she processes Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, payroll, and other tasks. Srivi has a MS in Finance from Bentley University and a BS in Mathematics from Madras University.
Cheryl Sullivan, Office and Finance Coordinator
Cheryl joined the Conservancy in November 2018 and provides support across all Conservancy departments, focusing on Finance, Development and Programming. Cheryl has previously worked as a bookkeeper and an accountant. She holds a bachelors degree from Bates College and accounting certificates from Northeastern University.
Anna Asphar. Human Resources Manager
Anna Asphar joined the Conservancy in February of 2019 and is responsible for Human Resources. Anna's previous experience includes positions at TSNE MissionWorks, the Gardner Museum, and the Boston Symphony. Anna's work has focused on supporting managers through recruiting, onboarding, employee engagement, and coaching.
Talia Aronson, Office and HR Coordinator
Talia joined the Conservancy in September 2017 and supports the Finance and Administration department with day-to-day operations. Talia's previous experience includes two years of sustainable agriculture research experience with the University of Massachusetts Amherst Plant Biology Graduate Department. She holds a BS in Environmental Science from the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
Communications and Outreach
Rachel Lake, Marketing and Community Affairs Manager
Rachel joined the Conservancy in April 2018 as the Marketing and Community Affairs Manager, working to tell the story of the Greenway through strategic communications and marketing. Rachel's previous experience includes managing operations and constituent services for State Senator Julian Cyr, representing her home district of Cape Cod, after working in finance and operations on his first-time campaign. While studying Anthropology and Political Science at Northeastern University, she served as an aide to the Boston City Council, where she worked with both the City of Boston and the Boston Municipal Research Bureau.
Alan Auger, Creative Services Manager
Alan joined the Conservancy in October 2015 and is responsible for creative communications, including graphic design, general marketing, and public outreach. Before joining the Greenway, Alan worked with Boston-based graphic and environmental design firms. He holds a BA in Communications from Suffolk University, and in Graphic Design from the New England School of Art and Design.
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Kevin Hart's Don't F**k This Up Trailer Revisits Cheating Scandal and Oscars Controversy
by kelli boyle | Mon., Dec. 16, 2019 11:10 AM
Kevin Hart is spilling all the tea he has.
On Monday, the Jumanji star released the trailer for his upcoming Netflix documentary series, Kevin Hart: Don't F**k This Up. The trailer confirms that the documentary will cover the recent events of Hart's life, including a cheating scandal and the Oscars controversy.
The comedian shared the trailer on Instagram, adding in his caption that this documentary is all about transparency.
"I have lived my life as an open book," the 40-year-old wrote. "I have forever told my stories on stage and tried my best to give my fans as much of me as possible...I honestly believe in transparency....I believe in being ok with the ups & downs that come with life. The goal is to grow & to improve & become the best version of yourself possible."
"This Documentary will give you guys an unbelievably close look into my life in a way that I have never shown before," Hart's caption continued. "This is my story....the good the bad and the ugly!!!! Make sure you tune in Dec 27th on Netflix!!!!!!"
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The first moment in the trailer shows Hart telling the camera that his Oscars hosting gig had just been announced.
Immediately after that clip, the trailer jumps to the controversy that followed his hosting announcement. Fans will recall that Hart was not well received as the 2019 Oscars host due to past homophobic tweets he did not want to apologize for. His defense was that he had already apologized for the old tweets in the past. But still, his refusal did not sit well with the internet. Eventually, he stepped down as host.
In the trailer, a person from his team is heard saying, "I've talked to him a couple of times today. I mean, the first one was more of a rehash of 'F*ck did you do yesterday?' The public perception is that he didn't want to apologize, therefore he is homophobic."
Then, an interviewer asks the Central Intelligence alum if he had any regrets about how he handled it all. As Hart responds, "Okay, let's just stop you right here. Because before people judge and say, 'Kevin Hart's a dickhead,' 'He's an a*$hole,' I want you to understand that there's a lot that you don't know."
The trailer then dives through the myriad of events of the star's life that will be covered in the six-part documentary series.
Here's How Kevin Hart Spent His 2019 Oscars Sunday
As a clip of Hart's then-pregnant wife, Eniko Parrish, plays, a voice is heard saying, "Kevin was forced to come clean about cheating on his wife, who was pregnant, by the way."
Then Parrish speaks for herself. As she's heard saying, "You publicly humiliated me. I just kept saying, 'How the f*%k did you let that happen?"
Hart and Parrish had a rough time in 2017 when the actor admitted he had cheated on her in a move he later called a "bad error in judgement." As he said in an emotional Instagram post in Sept. 2017, "I made a bad error in judgment and I put myself in an environment where only bad things can happen and they did. And in doing that, I know that I'm going to hurt the people closest to me, who've I talked to and apologized to, that would be my wife and my kids."
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As the trailer continues, Hart claims he was partying too much, which allowed unaddressed anger to come to the surface. As he said, "When you're truly f*%ked up, some anger that you're holding onto, you're gonna let it out."
"These are the moments where you realize that you're nowhere near where you need to be," he added.
At the end of the trailer, the actor seems to have learned that one mistake could potentially ruin a career. "You can think you got it all together," he says. "Something stupid can happen that can take it all away like that."
Hart has had quite the dramatic few years, indeed. Fans will be able to see his side of the events starting Dec. 27.
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Interv Neurol. 2018 Oct;7(6):347-358. doi: 10.1159/000487334. Epub 2018 May 31.
Review of the Mobile Stroke Unit Experience Worldwide.
Calderon VJ1, Kasturiarachi BM2, Lin E1, Bansal V3, Zaidat OO1.
Mercy Health-St. Vincent Medical Center, Toledo, Ohio, USA.
Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, Athens, Ohio, USA.
Mercy Health-St. Rita Medical Center, Lima, Ohio, USA.
The treatment of stroke is dependent on a narrow therapeutic time window that requires interventions to be emergently pursued. Despite recent "FAST" initiatives that have underscored "time is brain," many patients still fail to present within the narrow time window to receive maximum treatment benefit from advanced stroke therapies, including recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) and mechanical thrombectomy. The convergence of emergency medical services, telemedicine, and mobile technology, including transportable computed tomography scanners, has presented a unique opportunity to advance patient stroke care in the prehospital field by shortening time to hyperacute stroke treatment with a mobile stroke unit (MSU).
In this review, we provide a look at the evolution of the MSU into its current status as well as future directions. Our summary statement includes historical and implementation information, economic cost, and published clinical outcome and time metrics, including the utilization rate of thrombolysis.
Initially hypothesized in 2003, the first MSUs were launched in Germany and adopted worldwide in acute, prehospital stroke management. These specialized ambulances have made the diagnosis and treatment of many neurological emergencies, in addition to ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke, possible at the emergency site. Providing treatment as early as possible, including within the prehospital phase of stroke management, improves patient outcomes. As MSUs continue to collect data and improve their methods, shortened time metrics are expected, resulting in more patients who will benefit from faster treatment of their acute neurological emergencies in the prehospital field.


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BattleTech: Blake Ascending - A Jihad Compilation
Vendor : CATALYST GAME LABS
The Early Years of the Jihad
November 3067 saw the culmination of work two centuries in the making, work begun by Primus Conrad Toyama of ComStar, successor to Jerome Blake and the man responsible for single-handedly turning ComStar into a pseudo-religious organization with a vision: to lead mankind to the light...by any means necessary.
When the Star League self-destructs, a shadowy power behind the fanatical Word of Blake pulls the strings taut in righteous anger, launching a war to bring humanity to its knees. Confusion reigns, and each faction finds itself isolated amid its own turmoil. Yet as a new decade dawns, glimpses of the greater whole begin to appear through the dark clouds. The true battle has only just begun.
Blake Ascending: A Jihad Compilation is an omnibus reprint of Dawn of the Jihad and Jihad Hot Spots: 3070; the first two sourcebooks in the seminal Jihad plot line. The Blake Ascending sourcebook shakes the Classic BattleTech universe to its foundation, documenting the opening years from 3067 to 3070. The series of events presented in this book unfold in a rolling format, allowing readers to immerse themselves more directly into the action than ever before. Players of both Classic BattleTech and Classic BattleTech RPG will find framework rules to run any type of campaign in regions through out the Inner Sphere during this chaotic time.


Nice job Michael. You ROCK!
Wow! Great site and hot pic!!!
Hey Michael! As you may know...love your page. Hope things are going well.
;)You never fail to amaze me. IFurthermore, I will never live long enough to realize all your talents. Sent with so much love.
You never fail to amaze me. IFurthermore, I will never live long enough to realize all your talents. Sent with so much love.
I should say I love the website... and the webmusic is nice. But the website, stellar! The NCC website will be updated this year too. Did you do the design for this site?
HA! It's about time! The webmusic is off the hook; I'm dancing, I'm crying, I'm being lulled off to sleep. Is this your music? I love it!
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Pakistan monsoon flooding death toll tops 1,000
August 29, 2022 World
The death toll from monsoon flooding in Pakistan since June has reached 1,033, according to figures released Sunday by the country's National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA).
It said 119 people had died in the previous 24 hours as heavy rains continued to lash parts of the country.
The annual monsoon is essential for irrigating crops and replenishing lakes and dams across the Indian subcontinent, but each year it also brings a wave of destruction.
Officials say this year's monsoon flooding has affected more than 33 million people -- one in seven Pakistanis -- destroying or badly damaging nearly a million homes.
The NDMA said more than two million acres of cultivated crops have been wiped out, 3,451 kilometers (2,150 miles) of roads destroyed, and 149 bridges washed away.
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The following information pertains to UL product certification programs accredited by the U.S. Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), and the Standards Council of Canada (SCC).
To establish certification, samples of a product submitted by manufacturers for certification are tested and evaluated. If UL decides the product fulfills all applicable requirements it authorizes the manufacturer to apply a certification mark to production of the samples submitted, or issues a certificate or notification that the product is now certified by UL. A report of the evaluation is provided to the manufacturer. Before the manufacturer releases products with a certification mark, UL must initiate Follow-up Service in which periodic audits of products at the factory are completed by UL Field Representatives. These audits are described in a Follow-Up Service Procedure that is created as part of the initial evaluation of the product. For some products, factory samples are selected for retesting at UL. Certification continues until the manufacturer requests termination or fails to fulfill a requirement.
Testing and evaluation of samples of products submitted for certification can be performed in UL's laboratories or in laboratories qualified by UL assessment and ongoing monitoring. Only UL reviews the results of all testing and evaluation and decides if the product is eligible for certification. Once tested and verified that applicable standards are met, the product is provided certification and the UL label can be applied.
A directory of certified products is available online via the Online Certifications Directory.


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Harley, Jason M. and Roger Azevedo. "Toward a Feature-Driven Understanding of Students' Emotions during Interactions with Agent-Based Learning Environments: A Selective Review." Gamification: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications. IGI Global, 2015. 2148-2166. Web. 16 Jul. 2019. doi:10.4018/978-1-4666-8200-9.ch108
Harley, J. M., & Azevedo, R. (2015). Toward a Feature-Driven Understanding of Students' Emotions during Interactions with Agent-Based Learning Environments: A Selective Review. In I. Management Association (Ed.), Gamification: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications (pp. 2148-2166). Hershey, PA: IGI Global. doi:10.4018/978-1-4666-8200-9.ch108
Harley, Jason M. and Roger Azevedo. "Toward a Feature-Driven Understanding of Students' Emotions during Interactions with Agent-Based Learning Environments: A Selective Review." In Gamification: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications, ed. Information Resources Management Association, 2148-2166 (2015), accessed July 16, 2019. doi:10.4018/978-1-4666-8200-9.ch108
Toward a Feature-Driven Understanding of Students' Emotions during Interactions with Agent-Based Learning Environments: A Selective Review
Jason M. Harley (University of Montréal, Canada & McGill University, Canada) and Roger Azevedo (North Carolina State University, USA)
Source Title: Gamification: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications
This selective review synthesizes and draws recommendations from the fields of affective computing, intelligent tutoring systems, and psychology to describe and discuss the emotions that learners report experiencing while interacting with agent-based learning environments (ABLEs). Theoretically driven explanations are provided that describe the relative effectiveness and ineffectiveness of different ABLE features to foster adaptive emotions (e.g., engagement, curiosity) vs. non-adaptive emotions (e.g., frustration, boredom) in six different environments. This review provides an analytical lens to evaluate and improve upon research with ABLEs by identifying specific system features and their relationship with learners' appraisals and emotions.
The last few decades have witnessed an explosion in the study of the complex role of emotions in a multitude of learning contexts (Azevedo & Aleven, 2013; D'Mello, 2013; Calvo & D'Mello, 2010, 2011, 2012; Harley, in press; Pekrun & Linnenbrink-Garcia, 2014). Amidst the application of traditional and cutting-edge methods to computer-based learning environments (CBLEs), however, many fundamental questions remain unanswered: How do students feel about interacting with specific types of CBLEs? Does the incidence of discrete emotions vary between similar types of environments? What features support or hinder learners' experience of adaptive emotions within these environments? This review is unique in attempting to answer these questions as they relate to a type of CBLE, namely agent-based learning environments (ABLEs; which feature pedagogical agents) and in so doing address these gaps in the research literature (Calvo & D'Mello, 2010; D'Mello, 2013). Understanding how and why learners' feel they way they do toward ABLEs is important because of the relationship between learning and emotions in which emotions can both support (e.g., enjoyment, hope) and hinder learning (e.g., boredom, anxiety; Pekrun, 2011; Pekrun, Daniel, Perry, Goetz, Stupinsky, 2010; Pekrun, Goetz, Frenzel, Petra, & Perry, 2011).


Smith & Associates Real Estate Services is NWA's upcoming residential real estate brokerage firm. Our team of highly experienced agents have been representing and living alongside homebuyers and sellers in our community for years.
Smith & Associates is known for providing high levels of integrity, service and client satisfaction. Whether it be residential, farm & ranch, lake or urban living, our company and agents are attuned to the local real estate markets and are positioned to serve any and all of our client's needs.
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Our handmade rugs are available in various beautiful natural fibres and borders. Create your own elegant runner for as little as .
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Due to monitor differences the colours and textures depicted by this preview may vary to the finished product and with all natural materials irregularities in the handmade weave should be expected. These will include occasional bobbles and snags. The rugs, mats and runners are all handmade and therefore sizes are only an approximation.


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  delegate :email, :first_name, :last_name, to: :user

  def self.create_from client
    profile = new
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The Vatti clipping algorithm is used in computer graphics. It allows clipping of any number of arbitrarily shaped subject polygons by any number of arbitrarily shaped clip polygons. Unlike the Sutherland–Hodgman and Weiler–Atherton polygon clipping algorithms, the Vatti algorithm does not restrict the types of polygons that can be used as subjects or clips. Even complex (self-intersecting) polygons, and polygons with holes can be processed. The algorithm is generally applicable only in 2D space.
Clipping is defined as the interaction of subject and clip polygons. While clipping usually involves finding the intersections (regions of overlap) of subject and clip polygons, clipping algorithms can also be applied with other boolean clipping operations: difference, where the clipping polygons remove overlapping regions from the subject; union, where clipping returns the regions covered by either subject or clip polygons, and; xor, where clipping returns the regions covered by either subject or clip polygons except where they are covered by both subject and clip polygons.
The Vatti algorithm involves processing both subject and clipping polygon edges in an orderly fashion, starting with the lowermost edges and working towards the top; this is conceptually similar to the Bentley–Ottmann algorithm. This sweep line approach divides the problem space by scanlines, imaginary horizontal lines that pass through every vertex of the participating polygons. These scanlines outline scanbeams – the spaces between adjacent scanlines. These scanbeams are processed in turn, starting with the lowest scanbeam, with the algorithm adding points of intersection within these scanbeams into the solution polygons.
^ Bala R. Vatti. "A generic solution to polygon clipping", Communications of the ACM, Vol 35, Issue 7 (July 1992) pp. 56–63.
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Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Action Figures Hint At Gunplay In The Sequel
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is the highly anticipated sequel to Fallen Order that brings back Cal Kestis likely in a Jedi Knight role. The game doesn't have a release date yet and was only shown once in a trailer, but will soon get its first action figure. Hasbro just revealed a six-inch Black Series action figure for the KX Security Droid, which will make its debut in the sequel game.
The Security Droids were a big threat in Fallen Order and look even more imposing now with a weapon that appears to be fuel-based. The tank on the droid's back has to be a weak spot. This figure falls into Hasbro's long-running Gaming Greats line and will be sold exclusively at GameStop and can be preordered starting July 28 at 1 p.m. ET.
Hasbro also announced a Cal Kestis Vintage Collection figure is on the way and it gives us a clear look at the protagonist's new attire. Standing in at 3.75 inches in height, this figure features a nice range of articulation and comes with a blue lightsaber and BD-1, his companion. As you can see, Cal no longer wears a poncho and has some facial hair. You can preorder Cal from most retailers, including Hasbro Pulse, starting on July 23 at 5 p.m. ET.
The most interesting aspect of the Cal figure is the blaster accessory. Is this a hint at Survivor featuring running and gunning along with the expected Jedi action? Or could it be a weapon that he uses in a story sequence? We'll have to wait to find out, but it is a strange item to be included with the action figure.
Hasbro also announced a new Battle Droid, which Cal will likely chop to bits (or blast) within seconds. The B1 Battle Droid is articulated to the point that it can collapse into dropship delivery form. This figure will be sold exclusively at GameStop and can be preordered on July 28 at 1 p.m. ET.
This is a wonderful start of a collection for a game I can't wait to get my hands on. Here's hoping Hasbro adds more figures in the months ahead. Who are the villains? That's the big question I want answered.
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The next X-Men movie plus 'New Mutants' and 'Deadpool 2' coming before end of 2018.
While Hugh Jackman is reportedly finished with Wolverine and producers have said that future X-Men movies will move on from the Magneto and Professor X storyline, that does not mean Fox is slowing down with their successful mutant property. Fox just revealed the release dates for their next three X-Men movies, including the follow-up to "X-Men: Apocalypse" and they all come out before the end of 2018.
The next two X-Men movies are both spin-offs, with a new franchise and a sequel to one of the most successful X-Men movies ever made.
First up is "New Mutants," which has a release date of April 13, 2018. This movie is directed by Josh Boone. In Marvel Comics, the New Mutants are a group of teens who are brought into Professor X's school to learn how to be superheroes. Unlike the X-Men, who fight major villains every day, the New Mutants are just trainees but often end up fighting their own villains over time. They also eventually morph into a team known as X-Force, which is another upcoming Fox X-Men property that is coming. That group is led by a mutant known as Cable, which ties into the next movie on the release date.
Cable won't be in the "New Mutants" movie as far as Fox as revealed, and James McAvoy will return as Professor X. However, Cable will make his debut in "Deadpool 2," which has a release date of June 1, 2018. Josh Brolin, who also appears as Thanos in the Avengers movies will star as Cable in the "Deadpool" sequel. Cable is the son of Cyclops and a clone of Jean Grey in the timeline of "X-Men: Apocalypse" who comes back in time to our world to stop the destruction of his world. "Deadpool 2" should be an interesting mix as Cable is straight-laced and Deadpool is as sarcastic as ever.
The final X-Men movie that Fox revealed the release date for is the next actual X-Men franchise movie with "X-Men: Dark Phoenix." While that title is not official yet, the release date for the movie is Nov. 2, 2018. Fans of the comics know this storyline as the one that was attempted in "X-Men: The Last Stand," the movie considered the worst in the entire franchise. In the story, Jean Grey earns the powers of the Phoenix, an eternal being that ends up corrupting her and turning her evil.
As the Dark Phoenix, Jean is the most powerful villain in the universe and the X-Men have to stop her before she destroys the world. Rumor is that Simon Kinberg will write and direct the movie.


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Ganglion cyst remedy, specifically surgery will be discussed by this composed formula. This can only count on the individual's health background as well as the significance of the cysts. Any indicators, if it is not large compared are seldom shown by a tumor inside the ovary. These cysts are reasonably benign and really don't trigger any distress. Often, treatment is not demanded by these nodule. These nodules cause several problems by themselves and are often not malign.
An cyst that was easy is also named a cyst that was functional. Then there is a reduce that was little established within the cysts which permits the fluid to ooze available. Typically, the growths are stuffed with a translucent water, or sometimes, they are only sacs that were bare. Until they might be punctured these nodules aren't painless,. Nodule on ovary will undoubtedly be unique in proportion. Growths that are rush will definitely trigger you added problems.
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The pain-related to ovarian growths might be uninteresting and sore. Ache that was these could be experienced within the decrease belly. Additionally, it could induce irritation and discomfort. Uncomplicated renal cysts scarcely end in help cancer. Cyst is comparable to sweat cyst.
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A X-ray a biopsy, or simply could be done to be able to establish the condition's seriousness. Moreover, any problems in period or structure of menstrual must also be claimed. They can be the result of a slight modification inside the ovaries' normal part. The substance is wholly exhausted and after that it's washed and cleansed together with the assist of iodine solution.
Towards the opposite, you can find fairly substantial chances of the advanced situations resulting in kidney cancer. For instance, Carbohydrates and prepared meals make a difference your defense structure, that may reduce steadily the possibility of the ladies is physique protecting her against ovarian cysts. Feeding high high quality protein foods which can be useful sources of omega3s and omega-6s might help boost coating and the dermis. They could not be malign, and don't interrupt liver function.
Sebaceous cyst might have provide for a period of time before being discovered by the specific because of its slow-growing dynamics. Oahu is cysts' quantity, in addition to their dynamics that keeps plenty of medical meaning. By and large, you'll find cancerous about it or nothing dangerous.
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Hong Kong government's rule of law rule: heads I win, tails you lose
November 29, 2022 by timhamlett
The people I feel sorry for, reading this morning's newspapers, are those Law Society worthies who recently returned from a trip abroad in which they reassured overseas colleagues that the rule of law was alive and well in Hong Kong.
Scarcely had the poor legal lambs returned than the Hong Kong government produced a new demonstration of what the rule of law now means. The law applies to you and me, but not to the government. Because if they lose in the courts they will simply change the law.
I am afraid that whatever intricate legal verbiage is offered in defence of the decision to ask the Beijing authorities to overrule the judicial decision to allow Brit barrister Tim Owen to represent Jimmy Lai in his upcoming trial, the view of the matter outside Hong Kong is likely to be critical.
One could hope that the rather similar decision to hastily plug the "loophole" revealed by a judicial review of the Health Secretary's power to invalidate vaccination certificates might be overlooked outside Hong Kong. After all in most of the world COVID is an old story.
Mr Lai is another matter. When people are considering a territory's claims to be an international city offering the full range of human rights and freedoms the jailing of the owner of a pro-democracy newspaper attracts attention.
You have to wonder why this particular row was considered worth the reputational risk. After all whoever represents Mr Lai it is difficult to envisage him emerging alive from prison, in the absence of an upheaval so drastic that even imagining it is probably a national security offence.
The decision of the Court of Final Appeal does not decide the legal question which seems to be bothering our leaders, because the judges refused to entertain the latest thoughts on the matter from the Department of Justice on the (entirely correct) grounds that they could only consider arguments which had been raised in the courts below. This means that in a future case the CFA can reconsider the whole matter in the light of the DoJ's belated brainwave.
You have to wonder if senior officials have developed a suspicion that judges are getting a little resistant to the DoJ's "leave no stone unthrown" approach to people the government disapproves of, and need a reminder that their decisions are not final.
Chief Executive John Lee said that there was "no way" of ensuring that overseas lawyers would observe the "duty of confidentiality" in the national security law. But this hardly seems relevant to Mr Lai's case, which will presumably rely heavily on the contents of his newspapers, not really a secret.
Mr Lee went on to say that there was no way of ensuring an overseas counsel would not have a conflict of interest, and there was also no way to ensure that he has not been "coerced, compromised or in any way controlled by foreign governments, associations or persons."
But this is surely taking paranoia – or patriotism – to absurd lengths. It is a characteristic of Hong Kong trials that they are held in public. Judges will insist that speeches are relevant. The duty of defence counsel is to do his best for his client. Where is there an interest for wicked foreigners here?
And after all foreign lawyers are not the only ones who may have a conflict of interest. The Department of Justice was quite happy to employ one on to argue on its own behalf. And local lawyers have other pressures to worry about. Cynical observers may attribute to the Hong Kong government a desire to ensure that defendants accused of national security offences are represented only by local lawyers who can be surreptitiously punished for excessive zeal.
Well if we are going to have announcements of this kind one would hope the organisers would come up with some more persuasive supporters. Mr Lee was backed up by a Wechat post from the State Council's Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office, a source which cuts little ice in Hong Kong and less overseas.
This pushed the curious line that the decision to admit Mr Owen violated the bit in the National Security law which obliges "the executive, legislative and judicial authorities to prevent, stop and punish activities which endanger national security."
Indeed. But surely this is not a definition of a new offence or a new duty for judges. The role of the judiciary in protecting national security is to enforce the national security law and punish those who infringe it. Nobody has been charged with an infringement.
The anonymous Wechatter went on to say that the CFA's decision was "against the purpose of legislation and logic in legal contexts", which perhaps sounds better in Mandarin than in English, and had aroused strong discontentment among people who "love the country and love Hong Kong" and "those with righteousness in the legal sector".
Then we had a supportive spokesman from the Liaison Office, who also claimed to be channeling local discontent among righteous and legal circles. The decision, he said, "not only has created convenience for foreign forces intervention but also damaged the professionalism of local lawyers and the rule of law in Hong Kong."
I do not remember similar concerns about professionalism and the rule of law when the DoJ was trying to import a prosecutor.
Anyway if I were Mr Lee I would try to avoid having controversial announcements from him flying in formation with supportive offerings from official mainland organs. Or we might start wondering who is the organ grinder here and who is the monkey.
on November 30, 2022 at 12:39 am | Reply Griffith JONES
Did you receive this email yesterday? Or did you happen to visit HKFP and see his article? Just curious, since I didn't get it until after midnight…This paragraph in particular…"You have to wonder why this particular row was considered worth the reputational risk. After all whoever represents Mr Lai it is difficult to envisage him emerging alive from prison, in the absence of an upheaval so drastic that even imagining it is probably a national security offence."Regards,GriffGriffith Jonesinsight@gjones.comwww.gjones.com852-9738-1170[sent from my Smartphone… apologies for typos and brevity]


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Digital Libraries that Demonstrate High Levels of Mutual Complementarity in Collection-level Metadata Give a Richer Representation of their Content and Improve Subject Access for Users
Aoife Lawton Regional Library & Information Service, Dr. Steevens' Hospital, Dublin
https://doi.org/10.18438/B8NS43
cataloguing, metadata,
Zavalina, O. L. (2013). Complementarity in subject metadata in large-scale digital libraries: A comparative analysis. Cataloging & Classification Quarterly, 52(1), 77-89. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01639374.2013.848316
Objective – To determine how well digital library content is represented through free-text and subject headings. Specifically to examine whether a combination of free-text description data and controlled vocabulary is more comprehensive than free-text description data alone in describing digital collections.
Design – Qualitative content analysis and complementarity comparison.
Setting – Three large scale cultural heritage digital libraries: one in Europe and two in the United States of America.
Methods – The researcher retrieved XML files of complete metadata records for two of the digital libraries, while the third library openly exposed its full metadata. The systematic samples obtained for all three libraries enabled qualitative content analysis to uncover how metadata values relate to each other at the collection level. The researcher retrieved 99 collection-level metadata records in total for analysis. The breakdown was 39, 33, and 27 records per digital library. When comparing metadata in the free-text Description metadata element with data in four controlled vocabulary elements, Subject, Geographic Coverage, Temporal Coverage and Object Type, the researcher observed three types of complementarity: one-way, two-way and multiple-complementarity. The author refers to complementarity as "describing a collection's subject matter with mutually complementary data values in controlled vocabulary and free-text subject metadata elements" (Zavalina, 2013, p. 77). For example, within a Temporal Coverage metadata element the term "19th century" would complement a Description metadata element "1850–1899" in the same record.
Main Results – The researcher found a high level of one-way complementarity in the metadata of all three digital libraries. This was mostly demonstrated by free-text data in the Description element complemented by data in the controlled vocabulary elements of Subject, Geographic Coverage, Temporal Coverage, and Object Type. Only one library demonstrated a significant proportion (19%) of redundancy between free-text and controlled vocabulary metadata. An example of redundancy found included a repetition of geographic information in both a Description and Geographic Coverage metadata elements.
Conclusion – The author reports high levels of mutual complementarity in the three cultural heritage digital libraries studied. The findings demonstrate that collection-level metadata which includes both free-text and controlled vocabulary is more representative of the intellectual content of the collections and improves subject access for users. The author maintains that there is no standard for collection-level metadata descriptions, and that this research may contribute to best practice guidelines in this area. It is unclear whether the digital libraries studied had written policies in place on how to describe collections and if those policies were adhered to in practice. The author expresses a need for further research to be conducted on collection-level metadata in other domains, such as science and interdisciplinary digital libraries, and on other scales (e.g., regional or state collections) and geographic regions beyond Europe and the United States.
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Lawton, A. (2014). Digital Libraries that Demonstrate High Levels of Mutual Complementarity in Collection-level Metadata Give a Richer Representation of their Content and Improve Subject Access for Users. Evidence Based Library and Information Practice, 9(4), 73-75. https://doi.org/10.18438/B8NS43
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The small beach village of Garraf is only a 15-minute drive from Barcelona El Prat Airport. Little Beach House Barcelona recently opened its doors there. A beach escape from the Soho House Group.
Situated between the endless beach of Castelldefels and the historic and gay-friendly beach town of Sitges, you'll find Garraf. A small and intimate bay that brings you back to the 50s. The beach is surrounded by photogenic green/white beach houses from that decade that all have a different design. At the end of the beach, you'll find a larger pavilion, which previously was a hotel too and is now the home of Little Beach House Barcelona. A beloved place for residents of Barcelona who like to escape the city and for other travelers who are in search for some fresh sea air in a beautiful design environment.
When you step inside, you're automatically drawn to the large window with a view of the Mediterranean Sea. The same happens in the room and the shared areas. The open-air Cowshed spa, the bar, and the restaurant all face the sea. Everywhere you see the azure color of the water and you hear the waves. It's good to be in nature: it recharges you. Not only because it brings fresh air to your lungs, but it also clears your head and gives you space for new ideas.
The design of Little Beach House Barcelona is inspired by the 1950s. The in-house design team of Soho House visits vintage markets worldwide to find the most interesting interior items. The atmosphere is warm with lots of pillows, art, books and even board games. There's a beautiful tapestry above the bed. In the restaurant, you'll find a beige rug with pink/yellow stripes on it that I wish I could take home with me immediately. And the round, green armchairs in front of the window are also a real eye-catcher. Just like the extensive and very impressive art collection.
The restaurant is run by Chef Alberto Castiñeiras. He previously worked for the Mandarin Oriental and Soho House Barcelona and focuses on fish dishes in his restaurant here in Garraf. For lunch, we order caldots, croquettes with shrimps and a delicious bream. It is a beautiful April day so we can sit outside. Later on, you can head onto the roof terrace for a cocktail – or order a special twist on sangria.
In a world that seems to be becoming increasingly more individualistic, I can't emphasize enough how happy I am with the program full of workshops and events that Soho House organizes. I went on a fun stargazing trip, but you can also do a hike or follow a digital detox workshop. I love learning new things, but it's also a great way to meet new, like-minded people. During the stargazing event, nobody looked at his phone and I got to meet about five new people.
Little Beach House Barcelona is a perfect beach escape. If you want to get the most out of your stay, I would go there for a long weekend. Then you can spend a day on the sunbeds reading a book, participating in a workshop or two and enjoying the chef's cooking skills. New is the shuttle bus that runs between the city and the beach, so that makes it easier to combine a visit with Soho House Barcelona.