Mariaan is determined to go through with her plan. Vince and Aggie promise to not to hold their agreement against one another.
Caroline picks up Victor's money clip and has a vision of him lying on the floor in distress. Abigail momentarily gets Ben to stop choking Chad to death. Ben then cuffs Abigail to Chad and sets the place on the fire with Chad and Abigail struggling to escape their bonds.
Ayanda's rash decision leaves Tau floored. Tshidi is furious when her 'associate' outwits her. Lerato is startled to hear her best friend's plan.
Still without answers, Mpiyakhe and his team try to find out the truth. With a lot of suspects but no evidence, Mpiyakhe becomes increasingly worried and more and more desperate.
Lincoln leaves Gabriel flapping helplessly in the wind. Hendrik and Wendy ignore the warning signs at their peril. Gatanga takes his position as stand-in shift boss a little too seriously.
Sundani and Tenda's romance blooms. Moliehi shocks James by what she suggests. The people on social media call Rendani a "magogo".
Chicken gives Sabelo a terrible task. Bash confronts Bongi for her betrayal. Rene has second thoughts about helping Sindiswa.
Xolile stands her ground and has to warn a former lover of a possible danger. Lindiwe tells Phindile about her career progression but chooses no to tell all to the rest of her family. Mama Jewel's enterprise begins to take off and Dintle is less than magnanimous.
Kat and Candice have another falling out when they disagree about a major business opportunity. Alfred feels betrayed by a new friend. Leeto gets upset with Mokgadi when she and Noah question Tbose's commitment to dropping the charges.
Goodness finally receives maternal support. Thato loses his potential girl to his best friend.
Nkunzi ropes Zekhethelo into one of his jobs. GC has to choose who her new business partner will be, DK or Mrs. Madlala?


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Parts Of Nurun Will Form New Network; Remaining Offices Used To Expand Razorfish
by Larissa Faw , November 18, 2014
One can almost imagine a scenario similar to NBA Draft Day where executives barter for their top selections, or in this case, agencies. Following the September 2 acquisition of Nurun, Publicis Groupe is integrating the global design and technology consultancy across its various networks with some locations becoming part of Razorfish Global, while others are becoming a new network under Publicis Worldwide.
First, Razorfish Global is absorbing Nurun's Atlanta office, including all of its clients, leadership and staff. Also being integrated into Razorfish Global are Nurun offices in Milan, Nancy, Paris, Québec City, Toronto and Turin.
All of these operations will be moved into the network in a "coordinated and methodical process" over the next 10 months, executives involved said. The integration is being led by Jim Yang, Chief Strategy Officer for Nurun.
Once completed, the addition of Nurun brings the Razorfish Global staff count to more than 4,500 and over 40 offices across the globe.
"Razorfish Global was created to help brands drive business transformation on a global scale, and the primary ingredients for that are customer intelligence, technology, experiences and media," says Razorfish Global CEO Tom Adamski.
"Nurun's operations in France, Italy, Toronto and Atlanta all contribute pieces that fit nicely into that value proposition. Atlanta offers strengths in digital and brand marketing. Toronto Adds deep retail and commerce platform development capabilities driven by human-centered design. France and Italy add key capabilities in innovation, design and technology consulting capabilities driven by deep consumer insights."
Meanwhile, Nurun's offices in Montreal, San Francisco, Madrid and Shanghai will be integrated in to Publicis Worldwide proper to create a new digital network, under the leadership of chief executive Arthur Sadoun.
"One of the core strengths you see across all of its offices is a primary focus on understanding their client's customers — really understanding them on a human level," says Adamski. "We believe that's the key to marketing in the 21st Century. And when you bring together the highest levels of customer intelligence with the rich heritage Razorfish has in developing leading-edge user experiences and technology innovation, you've got a really unique offering that no other agency can match."
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In news kind of under the radar, Dante Taylor was named as a McDonald's All-American - the first in the Jamie Dixon era.
Based on the scouting rankings of Taylor, it seemed like this was a possibility, if not likely. But tonight's announcement made it official.
Taylor could possibly be a 'one-and-done' player next year and while some programs steer clear of such players, it's pretty clear that you can't do that in today's environment...at least to me. To be honest, I'm surprised it's taken this long with the kind of success the team has had since the Howland-Dixon era.
Let's hope this will be the first of others. He is Pitt's first All-American since 1987 when Pitt had two.
On a side note, female basketball star Markel Walker of Schenley, sister of former Pitt player Marcedes Walker, has committed to UCLA and was also named to the women's All-American team.


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Book Making: Is there any reason to use InstantPublisher? Probably not.
Is there any reason to use InstantPublisher? Probably not.
InstantPublisher.com ("IP") is a division of Fundcraft Publishing Company, "the world's largest personalized cookbook publisher." It's one of many pay-to-publish companies that demonstrate very few reasons to become a customer. IP is overpriced, inept, boastful, dishonest and unresponsive.
InstantPublisher says it is everyone's favorite book publishing company. It is not my favorite book publishing company. Maybe it's not yours, either. Maybe it's not the favorite of millions of other people. The statement is absurd.
InstantPublisher says it is "nationally recognized." By which people, in which nation, for doing what?
InstantPublisher says it is "quickly becoming the #1 Book Publishing Service." I'm not sure how IP defines "#1," but since most of its competitors are privately held companies, IP does not have their sales figures or other statistics and can't back up the claim.
This page, like others, has errors in English that should not be committed by a publishing company. "10-years" should not be hyphenated. Other terms that the company uses, like "cost effective," need hyphens.
IP tells us that "As a self-publisher, you can receive 50% to 200% profit, when self publishing."
The company says that "InstantPublisher simply cannot be beat in the short run book printing industry."
IP gives us an example of "250 copies of a 150 page book, which is 5 ½ x 8 ½ inches perfect bound with a color cover, your cost would be $3.17 per book." The price from CreateSpace ("CS") is just $2.65 per book (even if I order just one copy), with me providing my own cover design (for which IP charges 25 cents extra per copy).
The IP chart above shows a total price of $410.72 for 25 books. That is MANY TIMES the price from other printers, and probably eliminates the chance of making any profit.
CS provides distribution to Amazon, B&N and other booksellers, but IP has NO distribution.
IP requires customers to buy at least 25 copies. CS has no minimum.
IP charges $50 for an unbound proof. I can get a bound proof from CS for $2.65 plus postage.
The company says that "any person who writes a book can design the cover and text pages in any Microsoft Windows or Mac based program." The text samples below from IP's own promotional publication, show that the alleged professionals at "one of the top book publishing companies" have a lot to learn about formatting pages. IP's "high quality" work is as bad as I have seen from some first-timers who know nothing about typography. Apparently no one at IP even knows how to hyphenate. A publication that is intended to impress printing customers should not be ugly.
IP says, "InstantPublisher.com does not . . . distribute your books, except for free listings on our web site."
Other companies, including CS and Lightning Source, provide worldwide distribution to booksellers -- and charge less. The value of a listing on the IP site is approximately zero. IP expects its authors to become booksellers. Other companies do not.
The IP website provides information on its authors' books -- but does not allow prospective readers to order the books.
Competitors such as CS, Lulu and Outskirts do sell books for their authors.
IP says, "With an extra $0.25/book cost, you can optionally select plastic lamination for your cover finishing."
Other companies provide laminated covers at no additional charge.
IP says, "If you already have an ISBN number, Instantpublisher.com . . . can create the barcode for $15.00 during the order process.
Other companies will provide the barcode for free.
IP says it "offers two different ISBN options. The first ISBN option retails for $75. This number will list Instantpublisher as the publisher of record and we will be listed as the main contact for your book."
CreateSpace and other companies can provide an ISBN for free.
IP says, "By accessing, using or browsing this SITE, you (the "USER") are deemed to have read, understood and agreed to each of the terms, conditions, and notices set forth in this AGREEMENT. In addition, when using any particular content or service on this SITE, USER shall also be subject to and deemed to have read, understood and agreed to any posted guidelines or rules applicable to such content and services that may contain terms and conditions in addition to the terms, conditions and notices set forth in this AGREEMENT.
Amazing. If I read anything on the website, IP assumes that I agree to all of its terms, even if I did not see or read the terms.
IP says that "Black and white books will be printed on 8 1/2 x 11 inch paper. Color book proofs will be trimmed to size. If you do want a proof copy of your book before printing, there will be a flat charge of $50.00 for any color book order and any black & white book order that is under 200 copies. For black & white book order that is over 200 copies, the proof copy cost is $30.00. With the proof copy option, you will be mailed an unbound proof of your book and cover."
I can get a bound proof (with proper color cover and proper-size pages) from CS for about three bucks plus postage.
In conclusion, there seems to be little or no reason to use Instantpublisher.com. Months ago I sent IP an email asking, "Do you have some advantage that I did not see?" I did not receive a response.


As I have mentioned many times before autumn/winter is my favorite season.
I have compiled a list of activities that we hope to get up to and if we don't do some than I have the list for next year.
- Make a messy tuff spot pinterest has some fun ideas.
Some great activities, I use to love going to look for different coloured leaves.
My favourite thing about autumn is making nice heartwarming soups and wrapping up in woolies.
I need to make an apple crumble, it's my go to dessert in the Autumn/Winter!
What a great list Joanna :) I love to drink hot chocolate best in Autumn..
Autumn is my favorite season too, i love going for walks and taking photographs of nature and the amazing colours.
Oh these will be a lot of fun. I'm looking forward to starting up the fireplace again and I do want to go on some nature walks.
We're off out to pick some leaves for some art today. I love autumn crafts.
We have been trying to go for as many walks as possible, but being pregnant has slowed that down a bit.
Some really goregous ideas - adore the cosiness of this part of the year!
I need to take the kids to a farm. That is on my to do list this season.
Popcorn! Used to be our favourite thing to do on a rainy afternoon - quick, cheap, tasty, and great fun to hear the corn popping.
Great list, parks are so lovely at this time of the year so trying to spend lots of time outside enjoying the changing season.
I would actually love to try and make some jam on day this autumn. I am not really a fan of autumn or winter, because of the cold weather. My favorite activity in winter is drinking hot chocolate.
I always love a good walk and I've already made apple jam! I must be on a roll for Autumn ;) some very lovely ideas.


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Why do we tolerate aggressive cows?
January 24, 2011 Cow-Calf
Agri-Trend Adds Beef To Its List Of "Coachable" Services
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October 18, 2010 Features
By Brooke Aitken
Cow-Calf, Features
Cattle producers are surprisingly tolerant of aggressive mother cows at calving time and tend to leave them in the herd. They are much more likely to cull a cow that has mis-mothered or abandoned her calf.
These were some of the key findings of a voluntary survey of 168 cattle producers who collectively own over 33,600 cattle conducted recently at two major cattle shows and one educational cattle symposium in Saskatoon.
The results indicate that roughly six per cent of cows with newborn calves are dangerous (they will hurt a producer if given the chance). On the surface this doesn't seem like a lot. However, these dangerous cattle were reported on 76 per cent of the farms surveyed, indicating they are in fact widespread among beef operations. Surprisingly, only 13 per cent of the cattle that producers identified as dangerous were culled for that reason. Many remain in the herd and therefore the number of dangerous cows likely accumulated over time.
The incidence of mis-mothering was much lower at 1.4 per cent in the surveyed herds; however 56 per cent of producers reported at least one case of mis-mothering. It appears to be much more prevalent in firstcalf heifers. This could in part be due to physiological reasons such as hormones or fear of the offspring. Because 62 per cent of the cows that mis-mothered their calves had been culled these animals were not accumulating in herds to the same extent as dangerous cows.
Obviously these producers are much more tolerant of dangerous cows than ones that mis-mother a calf. A full 33 per cent said they would keep a dangerous cow that raised an above-average calf; only 14 per cent would keep a cow that mis-mothered her calf.
This suggests producers may be willing to cope with a dangerous cow for a short time after calving if she is an excellent producer. Since revenue is derived from the sale of calves, producers are likely more tolerant of a cow that produces a good calf despite her other drawbacks. However, they are less forgiving of cows that fail to mother a calf. Obviously cows that abandon their calf require more time and labour and this is not easily forgiven by producers, whereas the dangerous cow may not require more work, other than to remember to stay away from her. It is also possible that producers put greater value on mothering behaviour while those cows that are dangerous at calving time are perhaps seen as more protective of their calf in other situations such as when confronted by a predator.
This tolerance for dangerous cattle could also be because producers expect them to become less dangerous with time. But in this survey more than one-third of producers admitted these cows do not change over the years and 22 per cent felt these cows become even more dangerous in subsequent calvings.
On the other hand, nearly 30 per cent of the producers believed mismothering cows can become better mothers over time. Only seven per cent said they expected these cows to become worse mothers in the future.
Producers believe genetics is the greatest factor contributing to the incidence of dangerous cows in their herds. Despite this, they were still more willing to keep a dangerous cow than a poor mothering one even though they are potentially selecting for more dangerous cows when they keep their daughters.
Some of the more shocking results of this survey centred on the injuries producers receive and their reaction to them. Nearly 37 per cent were injured by a cow at calving time. But only half of them culled the offending animal. Instead they often made excuses for the animal or blamed themselves for the attack. In some cases the producer would not cull the cow because she was such a good producer. One woman's injuries caused her to miss an entire curling season which really upset her, but she was equally upset by the fact that her husband would not cull the cow. It was surprising to us, as researchers, that producers would tolerate a cow that injures them, even when they believe the cow would not improve over time!
We wondered whether this tolerance for dangerous cows was related to the producer's experiences with predation. Predation was in fact a signifi-cant problem for some of them. In the past five years one man lost 85 calves and 37 per cent of these producers experienced some predation, losing an average of eight calves over the five years. It could be that experience made them more tolerant of dangerous cows. However, our survey found no relationship between the number of calves killed by predators and the number of dangerous cattle on an operation.
We found through additional research on our university herd that most cows can distinguish between predators and people and they treat them differently around calving time. We found that the response of cows with newborn calves to people was not related to their response to a predator, indicating that cows that are not aggressive towards people should not be assumed to be less protective when confronted with a predator.
This was seen first hand by Wayne Ray of Fort Fraser, B.C. in the summer of 2010. Many of you will already have seen the pictures circulating on the Internet of Wayne's cows attacking a black bear. While he was out checking his cattle, he noticed a small black bear wandering around a group of cows. When the bear decided to head toward one of the calves in the herd, the calf's mother immediately charged the bear, knocking it flying. Two other cows joined in and the three of them stomped, kicked and crushed the bear with their feet, heads and chests. When the bear finally gave up he was seen bleeding from the nose and mouth and limping away into the forest.
Wayne insists these cows are extremely calm around people and even when they have newborn calves he has no problem handling them. In fact, his family keeps extensive records of their cattle and they actively cull cattle that are "even slightly protective or aggressive.
"We know too many people who have been injured by aggressive or protective cows," he says.
There appears to be a disconnect between how cows protect their calves against predators and what some producers feel they must tolerate in order to have protective mothers. Each year there are producers who suffer injuries from overly aggressive cows at the time of calving. Over a 15-year period in Canada, 23 people were killed by cows. Injury surveillance by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the U.S. found 14 per cent of fatalities caused by cattle were due to beef cows nursing calves. There is now evidence suggesting cattle can be excellent mothers and protect their calf from a predator without showing aggression towards humans as well. We should be able to select for cattle that are intolerant of predators but remain calm around producers who must handle their newborn calf.
Brooke Aitken is an MSc graduate student in the department of large animal clinical science at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan.
Joseph Stookey is a professor of large animal clinical science in the Western College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan.
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The Lady in the Stars (A Short Story)
February 28, 2022 March 2, 2022 / Katie
"She must be lonely," I say, and inch closer to my mother, burrowing into her shoulder. "She must be bored, too."
"She's not lonely, sweetheart," says my mother. She pulls the blanket tighter around us, and we huddle together, gazing up at the night sky.
This is our tradition, every February, to greet the end of winter, and to say goodbye to the lady in the stars. Tonight, we sit together on a blanket in the sand, listening to the rhythm of the waves and the cold wind blowing through the dune grass.
"I'd be lonely," I say. "And I bet she's tired of the quiet, too."
"She's very old," my mother tells me, "and very wise. She sees all of us, and our joys bring her joy. She's not lonely, with the whole world and the moon and stars to keep her company."
My family has lived on this island for as long as anyone can remember. We're as tough as the sea and as sturdy as the land, my mother says. Together here, we've made it through ferocious storms and sweltering summers. We've learned how to live on the outskirts, on the edge of the country, and all that time, we've passed down the story of the lady and her home in the winter sky. And tomorrow, I'll leave her, and my family, and this island, forever.
"James is a good man," my mother says, "and he'll take care of you. You'll make lots of friends. You'll have pretty babies, and you'll be happy."
She always could read my mind.
"You can come to visit," she says. "A boat ride across the bay isn't a trip across the ocean."
"I know," I say. And I do, but right now, the bay feels a lot like an endless, angry ocean, dangerous and impossible to cross.
"The lady was scared, once, too," my mother reminds me. "She had to leave her home and family."
"The stars needed a guardian," I answer back, parroting the story I've known my whole life. "And she was chosen among all her people to be that guardian, and she accepted, because she was brave and smart, but also because she was kind."
"Most importantly because she was kind," my mother clarifies.
"I'm not kind," I say. I sit up and fidget with my bootlaces. "And I'm not brave, either."
"You've never been afraid of the waves," says my mother.
"I can swim."
"And you've always taken care of the gulls," she says.
"I can't stand to see them hungry."
"Other people would call them a nuisance," my mother tells me.
"I find other people to be a nuisance," I say.
"You want to argue," she says, "and I understand. The lady didn't think she was brave or smart, or kind. She ran. You're not planning on running?"
"No," I say, and sigh. "No, I'm not going to run away. Where would I even go?"
"See!" my mother says with a laugh. "You're very smart."
I lie back and look up. The stars shine bright white, like diamonds on black satin.
I know what it's like in the city, where the stars hide from the streetlights. I've read about it, and about the crowds and the noise.
"The lady tried to hide," I say, continuing the story, "but the moon found her, and reminded her that imperfect things can still light the way in the dark."
My life will look very different from my mother's, and from what I envisioned when I was small. Back then, many families called our island home, and children ran on the beach, and lovers huddled together on the dunes, and old grandfathers sat at the pub to drink ale and tell stories. Most of them have gone now, and there certainly weren't any men of marriageable age left for me to choose from when the time came. And so my father chose for me, a well-to-do man on the mainland, with a nice brick house and an old family. Like ours, but not like ours at all.
"The moon lit her way into the sky and walked with her to her new home," my mother says. "And there, she cares for the stars and watches the world."
"And they say," I add, finishing the story, "that if the world should ever need her, strong and caring guardian that she is, she will leave the sky and walk the earth again."
"There is always a path home," my mother says. She reaches down and squeezes my hand. "But you might find you like your new one better, and that it gives you purpose and something to care for, just like the lady."
"The lady isn't real," I whisper.
"She's as real as you and me," my mother says. "She's as real as this island and the ocean, and as real as the moon and the stars."
"She's just a story."
"And like I said before, you just want to argue."
"I don't," I say. "I really don't. I'm just pointing out the truth. The lady isn't real. I'm leaving tomorrow. Everything's going to change."
I stand up, walk out to the water. I let it slide over my boots, and I can feel the cold through the leather. I've probably ruined this pair. I don't care. I hear my mother behind me, her steady steps in the sand. She places a hand on my shoulder. I turn, and she sweeps a stray hair off my cheek. My cheek is damp, and I realize I've been crying. She does, too.
"My brave, smart, kind girl," she tells me. "Your life will be just as beautiful and vibrant as you want it to be. That's your choice to make."
"And even the lady had a choice," I say.
"Your father chose James," my mother says, "because he is a good man. You can choose him, too."
James has written me letters and sent me pictures. He's told me all about the life we'll lead together, and how excited he is to marry his island woman. We've exchanged books, and shared our favorite memories. I don't love him yet, but I know I can.
"I do," I tell her. "I have. But I wish I could have both, James and this island. His home and mine. Why do women always have to choose?"
"Because only women are strong enough to do it," my mother says. "But don't tell your father I said that."
We smile together, and turn back towards the dunes. It's time to go home, for the last time.
"Someday," my mother says, "I hope you'll tell your children about the lady. I hope you'll tell them about this island and our life here."
"I will," I tell her, and I mean it with every fiber of my being, right down to my soul. "I will."
Thank you for reading! This is the second of twelve stories I'll write as part of my 2022 Short Story Challenge. Twelve months, twelve stories, and the theme this year is: Folklore
Here's the first story, if you'd like to read it:
The Winter Woman
I hope you join me in the challenge! I think it's going to be a very good year for stories. But just reading is good, too, and I'm glad you're here.
The next story will be posted at the end of March.
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17 thoughts on "The Lady in the Stars (A Short Story)"
imissherstare
Lovely story. I could picture the island and the inhabitants left behind as the world spins on without them. The old structures and sparse families as they leave their homes, one by one letting them decay into the past. The story felt old, as if it was told from 30-40 years ago (maybe longer) when getting to know someone not living on your street took some kind of effort.
Thank you so much for the kind words! And for reading. 🙂 I'm so glad you enjoyed the story!
namitasunder
lovely! such picturesque description…the island, the shore, the waves and the bond between mother- daughter, that women bond.
Lovely story! A very vivid description.. the lady in the stars is starting to seem real
Thank you! It was fun to write. 🙂
A wonderful poignant story on how precious our connections are with each other 🙂 Beautifully written!
Thank you so much! I'm so glad you enjoyed the story!
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Kick the hive, get the bees: graffiti writers as assemblage and direct action political actors in their battle against H&M
Mitman, Tyson (2018) Kick the hive, get the bees: graffiti writers as assemblage and direct action political actors in their battle against H&M. Palgrave Communications, 4 (1, 28).
s41599-018-0179-4.pdf - Published Version
URL: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41599-018-0179-4
In October of 2017 fast fashion retailers H&M produced an online ad that featured some of Jason 'REVOK' Williams' graffiti in the background. Revok filed a cease and desist order to get H&M to stop using his work in their ad. H&M then sued him, claiming he had no right to copyright protections because the work was produced illegally. This lawsuit became public knowledge and infuriated the global graffiti community, who began a week long worldwide uncoordinated direct action campaign against H&M. Graffiti writers wrote graffiti on H&M storefronts and ideologically attacked H&M in social media spaces until the lawsuit was dropped. This article will examine why graffiti writers responded to the lawsuit against Revok this way, considering these graffiti writers had to undertake great personal risk to commit their acts of vandalism and, because none of them had any personal or financial stake in the outcome of the lawsuit. To understand why graffiti writers acted as they did graffiti as a protest act and as a spectacle will be discussed, as will the importance of subcultural capital. Further this article will explain the motivations of graffiti writers in their fight against H&M and the ways that they use physical and virtual spaces to build their reputations and interact and communicate with each other. Ultimately, this will explain how H&M filing the lawsuit against Revok provided a crucial moment of opportunity that allowed graffiti writers to engage in dramatic public acts of self-promotion. These acts marked writers as politically aware, anti-authoritarians willing to take risks and violate the authoritative aesthetics of the clean and controlled H&M storefronts in support of Revok, which in turn made their acts of graffiti forms of contentious political participation. Through sharing their acts on social media and associating it with the Revok vs. H&M conflict through hashtags, writers further promoted themselves, clearly associated themselves with famous graffiti writer Revok and increased their general presence and their subcultural capital within the graffiti community.
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School of Psychological & Social Sciences
http://ray.yorksj.ac.uk/id/eprint/3599
Dr. Tyson Mitman


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A new initiative by Ladies Learning Code aims to hit the organization's largest audience yet.
The Toronto-based not-for-profit, which its organizers formed in 2011 to bring tech education to as many children, teachers – and yes, women – as possible, now hopes to reach 10 million Canadians over the next decade with its newest initiative, Canada Learning Code, announced Thursday.
Part of Sariffodeen's incentive for cofounding what she admits is an "ambitious" program is the tech community's "overwhelming" support for Ladies Learning Code's current efforts, which thus far have reached more than 45,000 novice programmers across the country at over 900 workshops and events; while another has been demand for those services from groups the organization doesn't currently serve.
Another, however, was the so-called "skills gap" that projects a shortage of more than 200,000 ICT workers in Canada by the year 2020.
The program boasts some impressive founding partners, including Ottawa-based e-commerce success story Shopify Inc., Microsoft Corp., Google Inc., and Vancouver-based telecom giant Telus Corp., the majority of which have supported Ladies Learning Code's initiatives in the past and seen the results of its work firsthand.
For example, Shopify founder and CEO Tobias Lütke has told Sariffodeen that Ladies Learning Code already did the heavy lifting by building its network of 29 chapters across Canada, along with programs for each and research into the needs of each community.
Lütke in particular encouraged Sariffodeen and her colleagues to expand their efforts, she says, and Canada Learning Code is the result.
Much like Ladies Learning Code, a significant percentage of Canada Learning Code's efforts will take the form of workshops and other programs, though Sariffodeen says the organization is also planning an ambitious public outreach campaign, with what she describes as "Hour of Code-esque" event being planned next year in celebration of Canada's 150th anniversary, and will be collaborating with partners to ensure underprivileged Canadians have access to the tools needed in the first place.
She's certainly encouraged by the reaction so far.


Ian is a Portfolio Manager, Director, and Vice President of Odlum Brown, and is a member of the firm's Executive Committee. Prior to joining Odlum Brown in 1997, he spent five years with the Federal Government, where he held several positions with a financial or economic focus – including postings in Ottawa with the Department of Finance and the Department of Foreign Affairs.
Ian has completed the CFA designation, which is focused on global investment knowledge, professional standards and ethics (see www.cfainstitute.org), as well as the Responsible Investment Advisor Certification (see www.riacanada.ca) which is focused on the integration of environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors in the selection and management of investments.
Ian and his team are able to offer fee-based discretionary portfolio management services, including responsible investment, to a limited number of new clients with investible assets above $2,000,000.
After an initial consultation, Ian and his team take several steps to ensure clients' investment needs are met.
First, they work with clients to establish overall financial goals in writing. Detailed financial projections, which can highlight retirement and estate planning considerations, are usually central to this step.
Second, they focus on investment strategies that are consistent with those goals, including clients' interest in ESG issues and responsible investment. Specific attention is given to asset allocation (mix of equities and fixed income), geographic exposure (Canada, U.S., Global), behavioral finance, taxation, and risk minimization.
Finally, once overall goals are agreed upon and investment strategies understood, client portfolios are invested, with any equity portion including securities from the Odlum Brown Model Portfolio.
Communication and education are central to the team's investment approach. Ongoing communication ensures that investment strategies stay consistent with client goals, and particular care is given to explaining why specific investments are being used, and how they will help achieve the goals.
Ian is committed to continuing education, ensuring that clients receive the most current investment advice.
Ian and his wife enjoy spending time with their three children, and support their school and extracurricular activities by volunteering in several capacities. In his spare time, Ian enjoys gardening and masters swimming.
Ian is a former President of CFA Vancouver and continues to volunteer with its affiliated global body, CFA Institute. He served as chair of CFA Institute's annual conference, held in Vancouver in 2007, which hosted more than 1,800 investment professionals from around the world. Ian is also a member of the Responsible Investment Association's board of directors.
Ian is a past Chair of the UBC Alumni Association, current Chair of UBC Athletics' Thunderbird Council, and remains active with the UBC Varsity Swim Team alumni. He chaired the fundraising committee for UBC's new Alumni Centre at the University's Vancouver campus, and served on the university's Campaign Cabinet, which advised on the dual goals of raising $1.5 billion and doubling alumni engagement.
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suburban area within the London Borough of Hillingdon
Not to be confused with London Borough of Hillingdon or Hillington.
Hillingdon Court Park
Location within Greater London
• Charing Cross
14.2 mi (22.9 km) E
London borough
Greater London
United Kingdom
Post town
UB8, UB10
Uxbridge and South Ruislip
Ealing and Hillingdon
51°31′58″N 0°27′18″W / 51.5329°N 0.4550°W / 51.5329; -0.4550
Hillingdon is an area of Uxbridge within the London Borough of Hillingdon, situated 14.2 miles (22.8 km) west of Charing Cross. It was an ancient parish in the county of Middlesex that originally included the market town of Uxbridge. During the 1920s Hillingdon experienced a rapid increase in population and was absorbed by Uxbridge Urban District in 1929.[1] It has formed part of Greater London since 1965.[2]
Much of Hillingdon is represented as the Hillingdon East ward within the local authority, Hillingdon London Borough Council. In November 2010, the ward had a recorded population of 12,403.[3]
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1.1 Toponymy
1.2 Local government
1.3 Urban development
2 Parliamentary constituency
4 Transport
5 Landmarks
5.1 Church of St John the Baptist
5.2 Hillingdon Court
6 Notable people
The name Hillingdon appears in the Domesday Book (1086) as Hillendone, possibly meaning "hill of a man named Hille".[4]
Hillingdon was an ancient parish, and had within it the chapelry of Uxbridge, which became a separate civil parish in 1866. When a local board of health was created for Uxbridge, the western part of Hillingdon parish was included within it.[5] Under the Local Government Act 1894, Hillingdon parish was divided in two along the boundary of the board of health district. Hillingdon West became, with Uxbridge, part of the Uxbridge Urban District. Hillingdon East, now governed by the Hillingdon East Parish Council, became part of the Uxbridge Rural District. Uxbridge Rural District and the parish council were abolished in 1928, with the Hillingdon East parish being added to the Uxbridge Urban District. Both Hillingdon East and Hillingdon West parishes were abolished in 1938 and added to Uxbridge parish. In 1965, under the London Government Act 1963, Hillingdon became the name of the westernmost borough of Greater London.
The A40 (Western Avenue) was rerouted in the early 1990s to run slightly north of its original route, thereby allowing traffic to flow without interruption at the junction of Hillingdon Circus. Hillingdon tube station was required to be demolished in order for the new road to be constructed, and a new station was opened further south along the line in 1994, winning the Underground Station of the Year award for that year.[6]
Parliamentary constituency
Hillingdon is a traditional Conservative stronghold lying within the Uxbridge and South Ruislip constituency, represented since 2015 by Boris Johnson. Before that, John Randall MP had represented the constituency since 1997, following the death of fellow Conservative Sir Michael Shersby.
Primary schools in Hillingdon include Oak Farm Juniors, St Bernadette's Roman Catholic Primary School], St Helen's College, Hillingdon Primary and Ryefield Primary.[citation needed]
Secondary schools, ACS Hillingdon, Bishopshalt School, Oak Wood School, Vyners School and Swakeleys School for Girls.
Moorcroft School in Colham Green is a special school, run by the Eden Academy Trust.[7] It was formerly located at Moorcroft Park on Harlington Road, the old Moorcroft House hospital site.[8]
Hillingdon tube station is served by the Metropolitan and Piccadilly lines of the London Underground.
The Oxford Tube and Oxford X90 services between Oxford and central London also serve Hillingdon.
Bus route U2 serves Hillingdon, operating between Uxbridge station and Brunel University.[9]
Bus route A10 connects Uxbridge to Heathrow Central Bus Station.[10]
The Church of St John the Baptist
The church of St John the Baptist stands at the top of Hillingdon Hill, at its junction with Royal Lane. It was built in 1629, replacing an earlier building deemed to have become unsafe.[11] In 1846, the architect George Gilbert Scott (father of George Gilbert Scott Junior) was asked to design an extension, as the increasing population meant the church was becoming too cramped. This extension was completed between 1847 and 1848 by the Fassnidge builders from Uxbridge.[11]
On 8 November 1940, a bomb fell on the south side of the church, damaging many of the windows on the south and east sides of the church. The windows were repaired after the war.[12] The barrel roof of the chancel was renovated in 1953 to commemorate the coronation of Elizabeth II. In 1964, a vestry was built on the north-eastern side of the church.[13] There is a notable brass on the north wall of the south aisle dedicated to John, 8th Baron Strange of Knokin and his wife Jacquetta (1509).[14][15] The nearest station to the church is Uxbridge which is at the distance of 1.73 km.[16]
Hillingdon Court
Main article: Hillingdon Court
Hillingdon Court was built in 1858 by Sir Charles Mills as his family home, after he had bought separate adjacent properties in Vine Lane. Both[which?] buildings were demolished and the plots combined to allow the construction of the new property. The mansion remained in the family's ownership until Charles Mills, 2nd Baron Hillingdon died in 1919. Part of the estate was bought by the local authority, while the mansion was bought by the Roman Catholic Order of the Sacred Heart and became a nursing home in 1920. After the Second World War, the mansion became a girls' school, and in 1978 it was bought by ACS International Schools to become ACS Hillingdon. Under the ownership of ACS International Schools, the mansion has been extended and converted in parts to meet the needs of a school. The area of land bought by the local authority remains today as Hillingdon Court Park.
Main article: List of people from the London Borough of Hillingdon
Actor Michael Anderson Jr., was born in Hillingdon
Horror fiction writer A. M. Burrage (1889–1956) was born in Hillingdon
Actor James Corden, the host of The Late Late Show (U.S. TV series), was born in Hillingdon[17]
Actress Lynne Frederick (1954–1994), probably best known for her marriages to Peter Sellers and David Frost, was born in Hillingdon
Actor Denis Gilmore, best known for 1971 cult horror film Psychomania, was born in Hillingdon
Kwame Kwei-Armah was born in Hillingdon
Conductor and composer Eugene Goossens (1893–1962), whose career was ruined by the Rosaleen Norton affair, lived in Hillingdon
Actor Huw Higginson was born in Hillingdon
Actress Elspeth March (1911–1999), married to actor Stewart Granger from 1938 to 1948, lived in Hillingdon
Comic actor and comedian Alfred Marks (1921–1996) lived in Hillingdon
Screenwriter and film director Simon Monjack (1970–2010) was born in Hillingdon
Claire Richards, singer in 1990s pop-group Steps, was born in Hillingdon and attended Bishopshalt School
Meinhardt Schomberg (1641–1719), general in the service of Prince William of Orange, built and lived in Hillingdon House[18]
Actor and director Tony Tanner was born in Hillingdon
Actress Heather Thatcher (1896–1987), signed by MGM in 1930s Hollywood, lived in Hillingdon at the time of her death
Footballer Ray Wilkins was born in Hillingdon
Musician Ronnie Wood, best known as guitarist of the Rolling Stones, was born in Hillingdon
Footballer Glenn Hoddle
London portal
Hillingdon Heath
2010 Hillingdon Council election
^ Great Britain Historical GIS / University of Portsmouth, Hillingdon East CP (historic map) population (area ). Retrieved {{{accessdate}}}.
^ Young, K.; Garside, P. (1982). Metropolitan London: Politics and Urban Change 1837–1981.
^ "A focus on Hillingdon East" (PDF). London Borough of Hillingdon. April 2011. p. 4. Archived from the original (PDF) on 9 June 2012. Retrieved 17 November 2011.
^ Pearce 2007, p. 7
^ "Hillingdon, including Uxbridge: Local government".
^ Coombs, Dan (13 June 2011). "Tube station among Hillingdon buildings to get protection". Uxbridge Gazette. Retrieved 13 June 2011.
^ "Moorcroft School".
^ "Moorcroft House". Lost Hospitals of London.
^ "Buses from Uxbridge" (PDF). Transport for London. 6 November 2010. Archived from the original (PDF) on 15 April 2012.
^ Matters, Transport for London | Every Journey. "A10 bus route". Transport for London. Retrieved 28 February 2020.
^ a b Pearce 2007, p. 16
^ Pearce 2007, p. 20
^ Weinreb, Ben; Hibbert, Christopher (1992). The London Encyclopaedia (reprint ed.). Macmillan. p. 744.
^ Townend, Peter, ed. (1963). Burke's Peerage (103rd Edition). Burke's Peerage Limited. p. 2326.
^ "The Church of St John the Baptist". 12 June 2020.
^ Jones, Alice (13 May 2011). "James Corden: The History Boy who grew up". The Independent. Retrieved 24 October 2012.
Pearce, Ken (2007). Hillingdon Village. Stroud: Sutton Publishing. ISBN 978-0-7509-4675-9.
Youngs, Frederic A. (1979). Guide to the Local Administrative Units of England. Volume I, Southern England. Offices of the Royal Historical Society. OCLC 764510403.
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What is Godolphin?
Named after the Godolphin Arabian – one of the founders of modern thoroughbred bloodstock – Godolphin is the thoroughbred horse racing and breeding operation founded by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum who, since 2006, has been the Ruler of Dubai. In Britain, Godolphin relies on trainers Saeed bin Suroor and Charlie Appleby, both of whom divide their years between Dubai and Newmarket, while the famous royal blue silks are most often worn by retained jockeys James Doyle and William Buick. At the last count, the Godolphin operation had produced 5,415 winners, including 297 Group One, or Grade One, winners, worldwide since 1992, at a strike rate of 20%.
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As a community that doesn't shy away from procuring a diverse, rich culture of music, we see something genuine in each live performance at one of the many venues across Cape. The Cross Rivers Blues Festival on March 1, now in its third year, radiates that music culture.
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Port Cape has buzzed with the sounds of the blues before. From regular performers to the blues festival that has been held there in its two years prior, the venue holds certain value. "When you're at Port Cape you feel like you're somewhere. It has a lot of history. If the walls could talk they would have a lot of stories. Blues music has a lot of history too, so it makes sense to do it at Port Cape," John said. He also mentioned being right on the river adds character to the location as well.
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The woven style of black plastic sheeting is used in specific situations where strong but porous material is required. It is regularly used all over the world as a weed barrier when existing plants are meant to remain. The holes created by the weave allow water to pass through to the soil and nurture existing plants, but the weave is tight enough to prevent weeds from growing. When used in this way, it is cut to allow room for existing stems or to reveal soil for new plantings. Very often, it is covered with sod or turf that can grow roots through the weave. Woven visqueen is also highly wind-resistant, making it excellent for use as a scaffolding or as temporary enclosure material where high winds are a concern.
This is the standard in haunted houses all over the US. Fire code requires that the black plastic sheeting that covers haunted house walls be fire proof. Our 4 mil flame retardant / fire proof visqueen meets these parameters and each roll is sent with a fire certificate that attests to its flame retardant test results and quality. Meets or exceeds NFPA 701 test 1, ASTM E-84 and California Title 19 for use in indoor dust barriers, partition curtains, equipment protection, and more.


A decade after first appearing in the United States, fake weed is seen as a growing health danger.
Some marijuana smokers turned to it because it is relatively cheap and not detected in routine drug testing. Dozens of people in New Haven, Conn., went to the hospital this week after overdosing on a batch of synthetic marijuana.


Glenn Evans. I started Vinyl Solution in 1992 because, like a lot of musicians, it is very difficult to make a living just by playing music. The store began with a few boxloads of records, some books and tapes and two (yes, two!) CDs. We moved to larger premises in Cheltenham and now have around 150,000 items in stock including 50,000 listed on the internet.
Kingston, a city in the south-eastern suburbs of Melbourne.
We make a point of not specializing in any particular type of music but by selling in all genres and areas. This way we have something for everyone who comes into the store, from brass band music to hip-hop.
Kingston is a small suburb town of Melbourne but Melbourne itself has a strong and vibrant music scene, particularly with indie bands. The scene was particularly vibrant in the 1990s with most inner-city streets having pubs and clubs with live music, lots of indie rock, blues and hard rock. Unfortunately, since then, many of the venues have closed down or gone upmarket or traded in their stages and sound systems for poker machines....but a few live on.
Like any job, there is a medium but this is compensated for by being able to have music on all day and not having to report to a boss. The hours are long but the work is rewarding. It's a good way to meet people and to discover new sounds.
"Creation" by the Fourmyula, the best album, by the best harmony pop/rock band of the late 1960s. Now rare to find on the original 1969 vinyl and the limited edition (1000 copies) CD run of 2010 put out by EMI sold out within weeks. The songs are fabulous, the playing flawless.
Hard work, long hours, diversity of stock, empathy with customers and a good broad knowledge of music history. The trap that many people fall into is not realizing how much hard work is involved. This is a business like any other and people won't give you their hard-earned cash if you don't provide something they want.
Nothing. Record Store Day was originally a celebration of independent record stores but it has become a way for record companies to sell a product.
Don't rush things - make sure the mix is right, check the test pressings carefully to make sure the album is sonically as good as it can be and make sure the artwork is correct and looking good. Then do everything you can to promote it but don't expect anything.


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The GB3 Championship reaches half-distance at Snetterton this weekend (25/26 June), with intriguing fights up and down the order in both the Drivers' and Teams' Championships.
The Checkered Flag takes a short view back to the past, and looks forward to another chapter in the developing title battle in Norfolk.
Last time at Snetterton
Though the fifth round of the 2021 season, the last visit to Snetterton was the first competitive action in the newly-rebranded GB3 Championship.
The FIA's directive meaning only its own FIA Formula 3 Championship could use the Formula 3 name, meant domestic F3-level series' such as the BRDC British Formula 3 Championship had to forge a new identity for themselves.
The GB3 name stuck quite quickly, though, and part-time entrant Oliver Bearman won the first race of the 'new' era on the Saturday.
The Fortec Motorsports driver only competed in three of the eight GB3 … Read the rest
Billy Koumetio has become the latest Liverpool player to complete a loan move away from the club, as he searches for more experience in the game.
As reported by the club's website: 'Liverpool defender Billy Koumetio has completed a loan move to Austria Vienna, subject to international clearance.
'The centre-back links up with the Austrian Bundesliga side ahead of 2022-23 as he builds up further senior experience'.
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Having featured for the Reds against Leicester City in the Carabao Cup last season, the centre-back has made two appearances for Jurgen Klopp's team to date.
With three years remaining on his current deal, the boss will be able to use this move to Austria Vienna as a good barometer to see whether the 19-year-old is cut out for his squad.
It's … Read the rest
Allan Saint-Maximin is reportedly growing frustrated with life at Newcastle United as he has his eye on a move away to earn more money.
The Frenchman is being linked with Chelsea by the Daily Mail, and it seems he could be tempted to get a move out of St James' Park to Stamford Bridge.
Saint-Maximin has been a joy to watch in his time at Newcastle, becoming one of the most entertaining attacking players in the Premier League.
One imagines he surely has the talent to succeed at a club like Chelsea, but it would also be interesting to see if Thomas Tuchel granted him the same kind of freedom that Eddie Howe allows him.
Allan Saint-Maximin wants to leave Newcastle
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The future of Samuel Umtiti is far from settled this summer. There is no doubt the French defender has been deemed surplus to the requirements by Xavi and will be offloaded by Barcelona before the transfer market slams to a shut.
However, over the past few weeks, there has been a lack of progress in regards to his exit, with Umtiti and his compatriot Clement Lenglet still remaining at Camp Nou.
A recent report from Diario SPORT has offered an update on the future of Umtiti, suggesting the player is willing to leave Barcelona in the summer, knowing he is not included in Xavi's plans for the new season.
The Frenchman, though, will not leave just for the sake of it. The player reportedly wants to join a club that can offer European football, preferably the UEFA Champions League.
It is a reason why the defender has rejected offers from … Read the rest
2022 Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix highlights
Max Verstappen claimed his fifth win in the last six races at the 2022 Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix, withstanding a late onslaught from Ferrari's Carlos Sainz, as Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton took his second podium of the season in P3.
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Verstappen was looking well-placed for a comfortable victory over Sainz at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve when a Safety Car was called on Lap 49 of 70 after Yuki Tsunoda hit the Turn 2 barriers after exiting the pits.
Racing resumed with 16 laps remaining, Verstappen holding off the attacks of the fresher-tyred Sainz to claim his sixth victory of the season, and his 26th overall, as Sainz took his fifth podium of the year – although the Spaniard's wait for his first victory continues.
Hamilton had been scathing in his assessment of the Mercedes W13 on Friday, but the car
Nick Leitz enters NASCAR national series in Nashville with Reaume
Nick Leitz's rise through the regional levels of stock car racing have brought him to the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, where he seeks to make his début at Nashville Superspeedway on Friday. The effort will come with Reaume Brothers Racing, who announced the signing on Tuesday.
The Leitz family has a decorated history of racing in their native Virginia. For three generations prior to Leitz, the family competed at Langley Raceway in disciplines like oval track and drag racing. Leitz himself got into motorsport by karting at the circuit before breaking into legends cars and late models.
"I'm so excited about racing the Trucks, especially making my first start at Nashville; that place looks bad fast," said Leitz. "Also having my family and friends there and many people back home watching it on TV will be a lot of fun as well as a big learning … Read the rest
Mo Salah is nothing short of a national hero in Egypt and a lot of that is down to his charitable actions for his home nation.
As reported by Africa Facts Zone: 'Mohamed Salah is transforming his village, Nagrig in Egypt.
'He built a hospital, school, youth centre and ambulance unit for his people in his village.
READ MORE: Liverpool set to complete loan deals for seven players this summer as youngsters seek further first-team experience
'He built a $450,000 water treatment plant to provide drinking water for his people.
'He gives £3,500 to poor families monthly'.
It's an amazing feat by the 30-year-old to ensure that he uses his position of privilege to help others, people that he would be exactly the same as if he hadn't become a footballer.
The images shared of the improved infrastructure and Salah emblazoned buildings, all shows how much he has helped and … Read the rest
Raheem Sterling has just 12 months left on his contract with Manchester City.
The enigmatic England international has been with the Citizens since he moved from Liverpool back in 2015 in a deal worth £57m.
During his seven years with the Manchester giants, Sterling has played a key role in the side's success. Having featured in 339 matches, in all competitions, directly contributing to 226 goals in the process, Sterling, who has lifted 12 major trophies, including four Premier League titles, has been a big figure for Pep Guardiola.
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Barcelona's second-choice goalkeeper spot in deliberation as Neto refuses to leave
Barcelona are facing a major dilemma in the goalkeeping department heading into the new season, as per Diario SPORT.
The Spanish news outlet suggests there is a great amount of confusion within the Barça camp over the goalkeeping unit.
While Marc-Andre ter Stegen is the undisputed starter in between the sticks next season, Barcelona are unsure over the role of second and third-choice goalkeepers, especially in the midst of Neto's uncertain future at the club.
Barcelona want the former Juventus star to leave Camp Nou in the summer, as he is already sitting on a lucrative contract. Neto, though, has no intention to leave the club and wants to remain at Camp Nou until his contract expires at the end of next season.
Neto's prolonged stay at the club could be a devastating prospect for the younger players as well as Barcelona themselves.
The Catalans had identified Inaki Pena as … Read the rest
Godman Sachs and McLaren Racing announce a multi-year partnership
McLaren Racing yesterday announced Goldman Sachs Group Inc, the global financial institution, as an Official Partner of the McLaren Formula 1 team for the 2022 season and beyond.
The multi-year partnership brings together two high-performance organisations with a focus on excellence. It includes a commitment to accelerate progress towards McLaren's net-zero goals.
With a shared belief that sustainability includes addressing social, environmental and economic impacts as we transition to an inclusive net-zero economy, Goldman Sachs and McLaren will be using their combined expertise to drive change faster in McLaren's journey to a more sustainable future. McLaren aims to halve its GHG footprint by 2030 on a 2019 baseline and achieve net-zero by 2040 in line with the UN Sports for Climate Action initiative and Race to Zero campaign.
This partnership announcement follows the news that McLaren Racing has been awarded the FIA … Read the rest


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Pawlet Public Library
Vision: The Pawlet Public Library is an essential player in sustaining and celebrating a vibrant, revitalized and resilient community.
Mission: The Pawlet Public Library's mission is to provide a leadership role in unifying the community through shared resources and meaningful experiences for all generations.
The Pawlet Public Library has been in continuous operation since 1903. It was housed in a small room in the Pawlet Town Office building until 2002 when the library was moved to the historic former grammar school building, which was renovated for this purpose. Since then the library has expanded, making full use of the building's 2,800 square feet of space. It now boasts over 10,000 items in its collection (books, audio books, DVDs) for adults and children and participates in inter-library loan. It also provides wireless high-speed internet access and online services to download additional eBooks and audio books.
Free Online Content: The following free services are available to all Pawlet Public Library card holders. Follow the links below to access online content. Please contact the Library for account numbers or passwords.
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Q: python, I want to use function in for loop I want to use sub_code_stop in for loop (in list)
sub_change = [[0, '150', 'aaa'], [0, '151', 'ccc'],
              [0, '152', 'bbb'], [0, '152', 'ddd']]

def sub_code_stop(a):
    for cc in sub_change:
        if a == cc[1]:
            return cc[2]
        else:
            return 0

lis = [['150', '151'], ['152', '153']]
for i in lis:
    print(sub_code_stop(i[0]))

Return is
aaa
0

I want
aaa
bbb

A: Change the function to:
def sub_code_stop(a):
    for cc in sub_change:
        if a == cc[1]:
            return cc[2]

    return 0

Your previous code was comparing with only the first element of sub_change.

If the second element of each sublist in sub_change were unique, you could do:
sub_change = [[0, '150', 'aaa'], [0, '151', 'ccc'],
              [0, '152', 'bbb'], [0, '153', 'ddd']]
sub_dict = {b:c for _,b,c in sub_change}
lis = [['150', '151'], ['152', '153']]
for i in lis:
    print(sub_dict.get(i[0],0))

A: In your current code if the first element does not match, you leave the function with the return in the else part. You'll have to continue looping to test the next elements.
If you find something you return the appropriate value. If you don't find anything then you have to deal with that after the loop is finished.
def sub_code_stop(a):
    for cc in sub_change:
        if a == cc[1]:
            return cc[2]
    return 0

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Editor's note: Part I of "The Young Athlete" was published in the August 15, 1996 issue of "DC."
Pharyngeal inflammation may decrease upper airway capacity.
Inner ear infections may affect balance and equilibrium.
Viral disease can occasionally lead to myocarditis.
Infectious mononucleosis may result in splenomegaly, predisposing the spleen to blunt trauma.
Herpetic skin lesions can be transmitted between players.
a) Test for suspected anemia or abnormalities of the RBC. b) A sickle cell crisis can be precipitated by dehydration, lactic acidosis, or hypoxia. c) Remember the false physiologic anemia associated with increased volume expansion.
Up to 17 percent of youngsters have exercise induced bronchospasm. Dry, cold weather and prolonged intense activity worse the condition.
Children with a unilateral kidney are predisposed to serious renal problems with dehydration.
d. murmurs that are Grade 3 or 4.
Most innocent murmurs should diminish with Valsalva's maneuver. The murmur associated with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy increases usually with sitting and standing, and also with exercise.
over 140/90 with ages 12 and older; f. discrepancy between femoral and brachial pulse (coarctation of the aorta.
Some forms of congenital heart disease are contraindications for sports participation including some conduction deficits. If there is an obvious immediate family history of cardiovascular disease it might be prudent to test the child for cholesterol/HDL. Most children with high blood pressure are "hyperadrenergic" and in fact benefit from exercise. Still it would be best to avoid purely anaerobic activities such as weightlifting. Also strong isometric exercise should be avoided.
Physical and mental activities seem to be deterrents to seizure activity. Many school systems make little distinction between epileptic and non-epileptic children in their athletic programs.
Concerns here are overfatigue, skipped meals, excessive alcohol intake, and "street drugs." Hyperventilation with activity is not a concern, but voluntary or forced hyperventilation may precipitate petit mal spells.
Epilepsy is not a contraindication to sports participation although caution should be used with climbing, horseback riding, diving, and swimming in general. Buddy participation is recommended. With gymnastics the biggest concern is a fall due to a seizure.
a. One may anticipate a reduction in insulin requirements.
b. Food may be necessary before, during, and after exercise to avoid hypoglycemia.
c. Exercise should be avoided before bedtime to avoid hypoglycemia during sleep.
d. Changes in insulin and diet need to be established by trial and error realizing that a reduction is often necessary on days of strenuous exercise.
e. Active children are better controlled with two doses of insulin a day (before breakfast and dinner).
f. There is an increase release of insulin from the injection site which can be decreased by the above twice a day, meal- related dosage, or injection in the abdomen instead of the arms or legs.
g. Availability of a portable snack is necessary.
increased transglomerular passage of albumin (exercise induced) may lead to nephropathy.
i. Children must be taught to give prompt attentions to abrasions, and lacerations, and burning or freezing of the feet. They should trim their toenails properly and not wear tight shoes or socks.
j. Dehydration can complicate diabetes.
b. Look for necrotic or perforated nasal septum which would indicate drug abuse.
Emotional maturity to accept coaching and instruction.
Adequate supervision by coaches knowledgeable in the area of children's weight training.
Strength training should be a part of a more comprehensive program.
Training should be preceded by a warm-up and followed by a cool-down.
Should emphasize full range of motion concentric contractions.
The prescribed program is two to three workouts per week for 20-30 minute periods. No resistance should be applied until proper form is demonstrated. Six to 15 repetitions and one to three sets per exercise are done. Weight is increased in one to three pound increments after the child is able to do 15 reps with good form.
Smith NJ. Children and parents: Growth development, and sports. In: Straus RH, ed. Sports Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, WB Saunders. 1984:207-217.
Thornburg HD, Clark DC. Middle school/junior high school research needs questionnaire. National Middle School Association Symposium, 1980.
Goldberg B. Pediatric sports medicine. In: Scott WN, Nisomon B, Nicholas J, eds. Principles of Sports Medicine. Baltimore, MD: Williams & Wilkins, 1984: 403-426.
Bar-Or O. Pediatric Sports Medicine for the Practitioner. New York, NY Springer-Verlag, 1983.
Pappas Am, Cummings NM. Sports injuries in the skeletally immature. In: Pappas AM, ed. Upper Extremity Injuries in the Athlete. New York, NY, Churchill Livingstone, 1995: 117.
Paletta GA Jr., Andrish JT. Injuries about the hip and pelvis in the young athlete. Clin Sports Med. 1995: 14:591.
Risser WL, Hoffman HM, Bellah G. Frequency of preparticipation sports examinations in secondary school athletes. Are the university interscholastic legal guidelines appropriate? Tex Med 1985: 81:35-39.
Small E, Bar-Or O. The young athlete with chronic disease. Clin Sports Med. 1995: 14: 709.
Duda M. Prepubescent strength training gains support. Physician Sportsmed. 1986: 14:157-161.


Larry Elder points out that she is, sadly, not alone.
Let's face it: Mowry's sin, in the view of her feckless detractors, is not merely that she married outside her race. It's also that she is so open about her love for a white man who — gasp! — works for reviled Fox News. Neither of them is political, but the mere association with Bad Things (Fox, conservatives, capitalism, the tea party, Christian activism, traditional values) is an invitation for unabashed hate.
The dirty open secret is that a certain category of public figures has been routinely mocked, savaged and reviled for being partners in interracial marriages or part of loving interracial families (for a refresher, see the video clip of MSNBC host Melissa Harris-Perry and friends cackling at the holiday photo of Mitt Romney holding his black adopted grandson in his lap).
Always remember, this is the Left. Got racism? They do.


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Q: Laravel 7x API no sending Mail Alert when I try with Postman or Insomnia to make the POST to store the email with the data does not ARRIVE I do not understand why.
I have the following fields:
public function up()
        {
            Schema::create('polls', function (Blueprint $table) {
                $table->id();
                $table->text('now');
                $table->json('paramJson');
                $table->enum('status', ['a', 'b', 'c','d'])->default('a');
            });
        }

Poll model:
protected $fillable = ['now'];
protected $casts = ['paramJson' => 'array'];

PollsController.php
public function store(Request $request)
    {
        $poll = request->all();
        if($poll['status']=='b')
        {
            Mail::to('example@....com')->send(new NotifyPoll($poll));
        }

        return response()->json(Poll::create($poll), 201);
    }

Mail/NotifyPoll
namespace App\Mail;

use Illuminate\Bus\Queueable;
use Illuminate\Contracts\Queue\ShouldQueue;
use Illuminate\Mail\Mailable;
use Illuminate\Queue\SerializesModels;

class NotifyPoll extends Mailable
{
    use Queueable, SerializesModels;

    /**
     * Create a new message instance.
     *
     * @return void
     */
    public function __construct($data)
    {
        $this->itemPoll = $data;
    }

    /**
     * Build the message.
     *
     * @return $this
     */
    public function build()
    {
        return $this->from('.......@inbox.mailtrap.io')->subject('Error Poll')->view('mail.notifyErrorPoll',['mail_data'=>$this->itemPoll]);
    }
}

Insomnia side I do not receive errors, but unfortunately the mail does not arrive.

A: I think you missed out the protected $itemPoll in NotifyPoll class. Also, check your log file to get the error stack. It helps a lot when debugging.


This looks really good, I noticed that it's blended but towards the end of the recipe you "pour into a bowl" … Can this be a drink? Does anything different need to be done so that it can be a drink?
Also, is it possible to use coconut milk/water, or almond milk instead of milk in the recipe? Thank you for sharing!


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package com.siyeh.ig.psiutils;

import com.intellij.psi.*;
import com.intellij.psi.util.PsiUtil;
import com.intellij.util.ArrayUtil;
import com.intellij.util.ObjectUtils;
import one.util.streamex.StreamEx;

/**
 * Utility methods related to the expressions of functional type
 *
 * @author Tagir Valeev
 */
public class FunctionalExpressionUtils {
  /**
   * Returns true if the supplied expression is the functional expression (method reference or lambda)
   * which refers to the given method call
   *
   * @param expression     expression to test
   * @param className      class name where the wanted method should be located
   * @param returnType     the return type of the wanted method (null if should not be checked)
   * @param methodName     method name of the wanted method
   * @param parameterTypes wanted method parameter types (nulls for parameters which should not be checked)
   * @return true if the supplied expression references the wanted call
   */
  public static boolean isFunctionalReferenceTo(PsiExpression expression, String className, PsiType returnType,
                                                String methodName, PsiType... parameterTypes) {
    expression = PsiUtil.skipParenthesizedExprDown(expression);
    if (expression instanceof PsiMethodReferenceExpression) {
      PsiMethodReferenceExpression methodRef = (PsiMethodReferenceExpression)expression;
      if (!methodName.equals(methodRef.getReferenceName())) return false;
      PsiMethod method = ObjectUtils.tryCast(methodRef.resolve(), PsiMethod.class);
      PsiReferenceExpression ref = ObjectUtils.tryCast(methodRef.getQualifier(), PsiReferenceExpression.class);
      return ref != null &&
             method != null &&
             MethodUtils.methodMatches(method, className, returnType, methodName, parameterTypes) &&
             ref.isReferenceTo(method.getContainingClass());
    }
    if (expression instanceof PsiLambdaExpression) {
      PsiLambdaExpression lambda = (PsiLambdaExpression)expression;
      PsiExpression body = PsiUtil.skipParenthesizedExprDown(LambdaUtil.extractSingleExpressionFromBody(lambda.getBody()));
      PsiMethodCallExpression call = ObjectUtils.tryCast(body, PsiMethodCallExpression.class);
      if (call == null || !MethodCallUtils.isCallToMethod(call, className, returnType, methodName, parameterTypes)) return false;
      PsiParameter[] parameters = lambda.getParameterList().getParameters();
      PsiExpression[] args = call.getArgumentList().getExpressions();
      PsiMethod method = call.resolveMethod();
      if (method != null && !method.hasModifierProperty(PsiModifier.STATIC)) {
        args = ArrayUtil.prepend(call.getMethodExpression().getQualifierExpression(), args);
      }
      if (parameters.length != args.length || StreamEx.zip(args, parameters, ExpressionUtils::isReferenceTo).has(false)) return false;
      return MethodCallUtils.isCallToMethod(call, className, returnType, methodName, parameterTypes);
    }
    return false;
  }
}


Next week we are having our annual congregational meeting and according to the agenda just handed out, the council will now be the only ones who know what all the salaries for our paid staff are. The line item for Budget and Support is now only one line showing the grand totals of all the salaries combined. Is this something which we as a congregation should be concerned about? Are there any denominational guidelines about salary disclosures? If your church currently has the same policy, how has it worked out for you? Assuming this policy is implemented, are there any suggestions and/or concerns we should raise?
Our church adopted this policy many years ago. As one of the employees of the church, it was an extremely uncomfortable matter that everyone in the church knew what my salary was. It came to a head at one congregational meeting when someone stood up and offered to do the job for a lower amount. Now only Council members, the Personnel Committee, and the Salary committee, know what each person is paid. I think most church employees are acutely aware that their salaries are paid for by member contributions, and therefore work very hard to earn both the dollar value and respect of those on whose behalf they carry out their particular roles of kingdom service. As far as I can determine there is no added benefit to congregational members knowing the individual amounts of staff salaries.
My church doesn't list all the staff salaries including the pastor on the budget sheet but if someone wants a breakdown of the salaries, they are welcome to request more information from the leadership. This gives leadership an opportunity to address and educate the inquiring person on the process of review prior to setting compensation and benefits.
What Does a Safe Church Look Like?
What agenda items should I include in an abuse prevention meeting at my church?
Does anyone have advice on purchasing a church defibrillator?
How Do You Get Refreshed For Next Year?


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Winner announced for design of Canberra's new convention centre
LOCAL firm Guida Moseley Brown (GMB) and Rome-based architect Massimiliano Fuksas have been appointed to develop a reference design for the $500-700 million Canberra Convention Centre, after submitting an initial design that exhibited 'poetic and sculptural treatment of architectural form'.
A nine-member judging panel unanimously chose the initial design by Fuksas + GMB from a shortlist of seven teams. According to the panel, the winning team demonstrated outstanding urban design sensibility to the site through a concept that transformed and reinforced the primacy of City Hill.
Above: Artist's impression of new Canberra Convention Centre from initial design by Fuksas + GMB / ACT Government.
ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr described the selection of an initial design as an important milestone in making the new convention centre investment-ready.
"The next step is for the winning architects to work with the ACT Government, industry and stakeholders to finalise a reference design and business case for the centre," he added.
Above: The existing National Convention Centre is located on Constitution Avenue, Canberra / by Pranav Bhatt.
Both GMB and Fuksas have a strong track record of successful design and delivery of large-scale public projects.
GMB was responsible for Canberra International Airport, Parliament House and numerous public projects in South East Asia, while Fuksas recently completed international projects including the New Trade Fair in Milan and Shenzhen International Airport in Guangdong, China.
A new report prepared on behalf of the Canberra Business Chamber and the Canberra Convention Bureau was also released last week, which found that the new convention centre will strongly contribute to the ACT economy and employment in the region.
According to the report, construction of the new convention centre – known as Australia Forum – will result in a benefit cost ratio (BCR) of 2.4 over 20 years.
"The expenditure of delegates attending Australia Forum events is estimated at $3 billion in the first 20 years. This is $1.6 billion more than the current convention facility is anticipated to bring into the economy," said CBC Chief Executive Officer, Chris Faulks.
"Economic returns on offer from the Australia Forum could be even higher than the BCR suggests, as it does not take into account additional inputs to the local economy from people accompanying conference attendees or the boost to tourism from extended stays and people returning for a holiday in the future," Mr Faulks continued.
"We commend the ACT Government for providing funding in the 2014-15 Budget to develop a business case and functional design for the Australia Forum. This work is now underway and we expect it to be completed by the middle of the year.
"The ACT Government has committed to having the Australia Forum at investment ready stage by 2016. It has earmarked a further $8 million in the forward estimates and this needs to be allocated in the upcoming budget to ensure work can continue beyond 30 June 2015."
Image: Artist's impression of new Canberra Convention Centre from initial design by Fuksas + GMB / ACT Government.
Photo: National Convention Centre Canberra / Pranav Bhatt / Licensed under Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 2.0.
ACT Government backs proposal for a world-class convention centre - 11 April 2011
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