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Earle Mack is back, chef Flay arrives and Riggio rejoins NYRA board
By James M. Odato on October 18, 2012 at 4:58 PM
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Thursday announced the public appointees to the New York Racing Association board of trustees, and the biggest names include Earle Mack, a man who once sold mares to former Sen. Joseph Bruno's breeding operation and went on to become ambassador to Finland.
Mack, a big real estate baron from downstate and formerly a NYRA appointee of Bruno until 2004, returns as an appointee of Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos. Skelos also named Michael Dubb, a horse owner and founder of Beechwood Organization, a home building company. Dubb has been a member of NYRA since 2008.
A total of 10 current and former NYRA trustees will sit on the NYRA board, a total of 17 people, five of whom were picked by NYRA from among its existing board, which is being phased out. The others include two NYRA members from among eight appointees of Cuomo and one current NYRA trustee picked among the two appointees of the Assembly.
The picks from Cuomo: Cornell President David Skorton, as chairman; Bobby Flay, celebrity chef; Jane Rosenthal, Tribeca Film Festival co-founder; Len Riggio, Barnes and Noble chairman, generous campaign donor and NYRA board member for years; Anthony Bonomo, Professions Inc. CEO, and NYRA member for years; Vincent Tese, former economic development commissioner under Gov. Mario Cuomo now executive chairman of Bond Street Holdings; Joe Spinelli, the first inspector general under the first Cuomo's administration and now managing director of Navigant; and Robert Megna, budget director. Also, Cuomo appointed John Hendrickson, who has been a Senate appointee to the NYRA board from Saratoga Springs, as a special adviser.
Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver's appointees are current NYRA Vice Chairman Michael Del Giudice, chairman of Rockland Capital Energy Investments; and Rick Cotton, executive vice president of NBCUniversal.
The Times Union reported on Wednesday that NYRA's picks are Barry Ostrager, Steve Duncker, Stuart Janney, Stuart Subotnick and Charles Wait.
The 17 trustees, down from 25 under the structure of recent years, are supposed to run a publicly controlled NYRA for three years to help reorganize operations under provisions of legislation passed this summer.
James M. Odato

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Ranging between light beige and dark brown, plywood usually isn't very colorful. But a new process from Japanese designer Kazuya Koike makes plywood as beautiful and colorful as textiles, thanks to a dying process. And while the plywood chairs may look like a selection of blue Pantone swatches placed together, there's no paint involved: The color's baked right into the wood, accentuating the wood's innate burl patterns instead of obscuring them.
Plywood is normally made by taking at least three thin layers of wood and affixing them together with paste. These veneers are made by shaving the top layer of a piece of source wood off with a peeler, a process sort of like unrolling toilet paper. The resulting veneer's pattern may only be surface deep, but most people can't tell. It's a cheaper method of making wooden objects, but plywood ends up having the same color as its sandwiching veneers: ash, maple, mahogany, oak, teak, and so on.
To create his Decresc chair and accompanying stool, Koike teamed up with the Gisen Company, a Japanese textile processing company that produces dyed synthetic fabrics. Koike discovered that by dying strips of maple veneer using Gisen's textile dyes, he could impart a lovely blue patina to the wood, without hiding or destroying the maple's spiral burl pattern.
Presented at the Material Design Exhibition held at the Material Connexion Tokyo during Tokyo Design Week, Koike's process could open the door for all sorts of lovely dyed plywoods. A gradient pink molded plywood Eames chair, or rainbow-hued Ikea furniture? Sign me up.


There are a few different causes why coffee is not dispensing from your Philips/Saeco espresso machine. Below you will find some solutions on how to solve this yourself.
Note: if you are using the machine for the first time, it is normal that during your first brew, only a few drops of coffee are dispensed. Brew a few more cups of coffee to optimize the extraction of the coffee with the compactness of the ground coffee.
Note: For a thorough cleaning of the brew group, we recommend you to use Philips coffee oil remover tablet (CA6704).
When no coffee is dispensing, it could also be that the dispensing spout is clogged. To clean it you can use a pipe cleaner or needle to get rid of the dirt.
When was the last time you descaled your espresso machine? All machines have a dedicated descale indicator, we advise you to descale the machine as soon as the machine indicates to do so. Not descaling your espresso machine can cause limescale to build up inside and cause malfunction.


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Q: How to process image embedded in email and resize We have code that works fine outside of Xamarin (and .Net Standard 2.0) but fails with a platform not supported error (on the Image.FromStream(...)) line when trying to execute in a Xamarin Forms application. This code processes an email that was saved in a database and tries to resize the image and then re-output the message body for consumption by a Xamarin WebView control. How can we get around this issue with Image.FromStream() not working for us?
Here's the code that does the processing (can assume ratio is 50 as an example):
        /// <summary>
        /// Converts images in an email to Base64 imbedded source
        /// </summary>
        /// <param name="newMessage">MimeMessage that represents the loaded email message</param>
        /// <param name="bodyHtml">Body property of that message</param>
        /// <param name="imageResizeRatio">New ratio for image</param>
        /// <returns>String used for new body for UI to display</returns>
        private static string PopulateInlineImages(MimeMessage newMessage, string bodyHtml, double imageResizeRatio = 1)
        {
            // encode as base64 for easier downloading/storage
            if (bodyHtml != null)
            {
                foreach (MimePart att in newMessage.BodyParts)
                {
                    if (att.ContentId != null && att.Content != null && att.ContentType.MediaType == "image" && (bodyHtml.IndexOf("cid:" + att.ContentId, StringComparison.Ordinal) > -1))
                    {
                        byte[] b;
                        using (var mem = new MemoryStream())
                        {
                            att.Content.DecodeTo(mem);
                            b = ReduceSize(mem, imageResizeRatio);
                            //b = mem.ToArray();
                        }
                        string imageBase64 = "data:" + att.ContentType.MimeType + ";base64," + System.Convert.ToBase64String(b);
                        bodyHtml = bodyHtml.Replace("cid:" + att.ContentId, imageBase64);
                    }
                }
            }
            return bodyHtml;
        }

        private static byte[] ReduceSize(Stream stream, double imageResizeRatio = 1)
        {
            Image source = Image.FromStream(stream);
            Image thumbnail = source.GetThumbnailImage((int)(source.Width * imageResizeRatio), (int)(source.Height * imageResizeRatio), AbortCallback, IntPtr.Zero);

            using (var memory = new MemoryStream())
            {
                thumbnail.Save(memory, source.RawFormat);
                return memory.ToArray();
            }
        }

        private static bool AbortCallback()
        {
            return false;
        }

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Alethoalaornis agitornis — вид вимерлих енанціорнісових птахів. Мешкали  в ранній крейдяний період на території сучасного Китаю (провінція Ляонін). Описаний майже по повному скелетові.

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Вимерлі тварини, описані 2007
Птахи крейдяного періоду

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Lockdown Dog Heroes
These are some of Derbyshire's lockdown dog heroes
It's your last chance to enter the Lockdown Dog Hero Competition
Noah Martin
Contributed: Derby Telegraph These are just some of your lockdown dog heroes Pictured: Lockdown dog hero Ozzy
Dogs have always been known as human's best friend, but during times of hardship and stress, the importance of having a furry mate by your side is even more apparent.
At Derbyshire Live, we've been hunting for the best Lockdown Dog Hero across our county - those dogs who have stood strong by our side and kept our spirits up in moments of darkness.
Our campaign has shown us how vitally important having a four-legged friend has been to so many people, whether they're Crufts-worthy model or a puppy that loves play-fighting in the mud.
For the competition, we have teamed up with family-run food for dogs business Butcher's with Derbyshire's Lockdown Dog Hero receiving a £100 Butcher's voucher.
Our hero will be entered into a national grand finale, with a winning prize of a year's supply of Butcher's Nourishing Food For Dogs, and £1,500 towards a dog-friendly break with their hero.
Today (June 6) is your last chance to enter, so if you haven't already, make sure you take part in the competition by filling out the form. Terms and conditions can be found here.
Here are some of your lockdown dog heroes.
Kaizer has been a star for the entire time I've had him. I have severe anxiety and PTSD so Kaizer gives me all the reasons to go outside. He reduces my anxiety and also helps me speak to new people who love him. In the flat he gives me company and cuddles and also gets the post. He is an amazing dog and my best friend
My 82-year-old nana is on her own and so I have been taking Ozzy round daily to keep her company and make sure she's safe. It helps me to know that she is not stuck in the house on her own all day. I pick him up at the end of the day and my nana is smiling. That is EVERYTHING because of a dog.
Obie
She is the best dog, never complain about lockdown. She is 14 years old, rescue dog. Never argue, very calm.
Alfie has been an absolute superstar during lockdown because he's encouraged me to get out the house even when I felt scared and anxious, I knew that he needed a walk and as soon as he looks up at me it makes me realise I have to do this for him. I was scared of going out but having Alfie by my side made me feel so much better. He's not just a dog but my best friend. He's also kept me company as my partner has still had to go to work but I am on furlough, having Alfie means I don't have to spend all the time by myself.
During lockdown this little one has kept me sane during it all! She is there to greet me everyday when coming in from work ready for walks even when it's too hot for her and her energy for everything has kept us all going and motivated! She is also really cute and help me have a brilliant 21st
Luna is a rescue dog who was found abandoned in February, I adopted her in March just before lockdown. She got hit by a car and has had surgery to repair the damage to her leg but she has always stayed bright and cheerful and has been the best companion I could wish for!
Marley Mopford
My name is Marley I am basically a teddy bear so try not to love me so much - that's mum and dad's job. My unique personality of destroying toilet rolls and stealing mummy's socks is adorable. I can be a good boy when I want but when my mum and dad leave me to go to work I start to chew things, things you wouldn't imagine like the plants in the window that one time and my mum's slippers. I love to play with my sister who's a Springer spaniel, she knows how to wear me down.
Binky
Binky is my best friend. I am at home working and he spends most of his time cuddling up to me and making sure I'm okay. Going out is hard but he makes it so much more enjoyable seeing him run around the field close to our home, he has his dinner and sleeps it off. He's been with me for 10 years now and he still never fails to surprise me.
Shelby, has helped in so many different ways, no matter what shes doing shes doing it dramatically, as easy as it is to mope around in lockdown shes been the reason to get up, the reason to start the day because her whole life depends on us, if you have to go out as soon as your home she treats you with a toy whether it be one of her hundreds of balls or her crocodile that she absolutely adores! Shes helping keep us on track with our mental state, when I start to feel anxious or depressed she notices and runs to me trying to distract me, shes honestly the most amazing girl ever.
Mr Bobo as we call him has been a massive boost to us, especially to my partner who has been furloughed. I have never known such a loving dog, he is such a character he makes us laugh out loud every day. He's our boy and we love him to bits
Millie has been a lifesaver to the whole family, my teenage daughter suffers mental health problems. Every time she's down Mille comes up to her and headbutts her and sits smiling. Every time you ask millie to smile she will and she never fails to love us and make us laugh and smile. She's our world!!
Maja came to me as a Rescue Dog. I am invalided and live alone. We were meant to be together because since Lockdown she has rescued me...she is always checking on my well being and is sensitive to my needs. She has helped me to learn to walk again and when we go out we both enjoy the walks we achieve together. When we get back home she always tucks into Butchers Tripe Mix which she loves!!!!
I am a Paramedic that has/is working though the howl of this pandemic. My dog, Stitch, is my superstar. After not been allowed to see family members and friends, every morning before my 14 hour shift he is awake to give me a kiss goodbye without fail, even though he has sleepy eyes at 5am. When I return he is sat at the window with a beaming smile of happiness. He knows if I've had a tough day, and will simply rest his head on my lap, and looks at me as if to say 'its ok'. Other days he brings me his ball or dose his little bum wiggle dance and picks my mood right up, in what has been such a difficult time for everyone.
I had to self isolate for few days while test results came back, it was negative. My little three legged girl, she lost her leg when she was 4-months-old, kept me entertained and kept my spirits up. She small but think has she guard my bedroom and dogs look in she running up and down on my bed. At night she funny as has to go under cover, she runs round house like little rabbit.
Misty has definitely been a superstar during lockdown. She has got us out in the fresh air for short walks every day. She has enjoyed having both of us at her beck and call all day too. But because her groomer hasn't been able to work and Misty's fur grows so fast and due to the warm weather, I was forced to have a go myself. Her fur was too thick to use clippers so I had to use her scissors. She was a superstar especially when I did her underneath and actually fell asleep. I heard a little snore!
Primrose and nana
My Nana has alzheimers and is in the vulnerable category and hasn't been able to leave home for months which has left her frustrated and confused. Primrose has been helping us deliver shopping for Nana and my sister who is her full time carer and making her smile when she currently has very little to smile about :) Nana looks forward to her visits but I don't think Primrose has mastered social distancing yet and can't help but jump on Nana's knee for a cuddle!
My gorgeous Dude has been a complete superstar as all 3 of his humans are key workers and he has had to stay at home still on his own while all his other doggy pals have had more love, cuddles, walks and attention. It doesn't matter how big he is either all he wants is to sit on his mums knee for a cuddle, as you can see.
Dina has been my absolute saviour during lockdown, I struggle badly with anxiety and dont cope very well with change. But Dina has always been there and saved me from the day we rescued her. Not seeing my partner has been super hard for me but whenever I have been sad/anxious, Dina just knows and comes for a cuddle to make me feel better.
Dottie arrived with us as an eight-week-old pup just before lock-down. Whilst not being able to see family or friends the kids have built a firm bond and get so much pleasure from her. They are learning lots from Dottie too, from how to look after her, to training and teaching her a few tricks - a different kind of education they wouldn't get at school! We are getting out on family walks daily and exploring the surrounding countryside thanks to Dottie and she has helped keep our sanity! She truly is a little super-pup and now a part of family.
Wilbur is our 10-month-old puppy. He was our wedding gift to each other after our wedding last summer. During this lockdown Wilbur has been an amazing superstar, we actually call him "Wilbur the super dog!" We have both worked during the lockdown as teachers and Wilbur waits for us to return giving much needed comfort - we are also foster carers- so Wilbur brings lots of joy to the children in our care during these times- and not to mention he is a Instagram superstar with over 3.5 followers!
Otto has always been shown how to act by his big adoptive brother Charlie, but when our youngest daughter Alice broke her leg at the beginning of lockdown he came into his own. He has been the glue by her side, lying next to her and watching over her. Otto has watched her on her walking frame and given her kisses when she couldn't join her siblings. He has been a loyal hero to Alice and even began swimming in the paddling pool now her cast is off so that he is next to her. He has brightened everyday.
Simba has looked after my 14-year-old daughter who Is in recovery for severe mental illness and was sectioned last year. When she feels down he leaps on her knee and he keeps her company, and they go for walks together Which helps to get her out if the house!
I was diagnosed last August with cancer since then and throughout my treatment he's been my constant companion and has been by my side ever since, but during lockdown we were parted due to my shielding. This was hard for me and I was worried as were my family that he would struggle when I left. The first few weeks he wasn't himself but eventually came to terms with the changes. When I returned last week when my shielding ended he made a huge amount of fuss of me and it now feels like I've never been away. Dogs are so loving and understanding I feel truly blessed to have found this little man.
Chaos is 6-years-old an my three children have been raising money for our NHS buy walking everyday for three weeks. He was our NHS dog and also took part in the NHS clap buy getting in the window with the kids and howled
A rescue from Jordan, Snoopy arrived in the UK to a crazy new world. He's kept me sane during lockdown, and experienced rain, long grass and everything for the 1st time. He has learned lots of new tricks, runs freely off lead, and is being trained to join me as a Mountain Ranger's dog. Quiet, calm, and kind to everyone he had brought solace to neighbours and friends too. A very deserving and beautiful pup.
Great dog gets me out for my daily walks. Supports me when I feel lonely and distracts me from the goings on in the world.
We purchased Boris during lockdown he has been a brilliant addition to our family, we named him Boris to remind us of our time in lockdown he really is brilliant he has kept us on our toes with training he can now sit, lie down, and stay and is currently learning to drop he really is all round amazing.
We lost both our dogs last year and realised this was a perfect time for a new dog. We found Wade just before lockdown restrictions and gave him a new home. He has been absolutely perfect from day one. We've had some really difficult days, but Wade has kept us all going and lifted our spirits and given so much love. He's now tuned into our feelings and will come over and nudge us if we're feeling low. I work as a Teaching Assistant and have been going into school supporting key worker and vulnerable children and to get a hug from Wade when I get home always makes me happy. He's brought so much joy to our home and we love him so much.
Donald has been with me for all that time he sleeps next to me and helps me to relax when I'm stressed he follows me to make sure I'm OK. He's very calming but has moments when he jumps up and down spinning around making me laugh. He knows how to ask for treats by making small barking noises am sure he can talk. He's so funny stubborn and giving. I don't think I could have managed without him and my husbands love and caring.
Monty joined our little family in February and I don't know how I would of managed without his company during lockdown. My husband is in the Army so he's away from home a lot due to Covid! Throughout lockdown he has learnt rollover and is now fully house trained!
Our dog Teddy has been our friend, sanity and happiness during lockdown. He is just a normal dog but he gives so much love for such a small one. Everybody in our village now knows Teddy as he runs to greet everyone.
Children wait by the window to see him and he loves it during our walks. He also has window visited elderly people and they are always happy to see his fluffy face!
Teddy has been my husbands best friend, my husband has a kidney disease so has had to be extra careful during this time. But Teddy is always there to talk to and too cuddle.
Snoopy has been our best friend during lockdown. Our neighbour had a fall and she is also in the vulnerable bracket, so we volunteered to take snoopy on his daily walks. I have anxiety, and snoopy cheers me up. He always makes me laugh, especially when we run up and down the hills together. He is a superdog and always keeps our neighbour company, as she's on her own and gives lots of snuggles, which has been extra important with lockdown. He gives us all unconditional love, and that's why we think he is a lockdown superstar!
Both my husband and I are NHS workers and during lockdown Bella has given us the excuse to go for a walk and think about anything other than work. In addition she has been a source of entertainment for our children and is always willing to taste test cooking and listen to reading during homeschooling.
My dog has been a godsend in stressful times in conjunction with lockdown. He greets you every morning, loves his morning cuddles and makes me feel good. He is so funny he makes me laugh how cheeky he can be and the strange things he does. We've been able to go on some great walks with, he loves adventure and being mischievous. I didnt think I could love a dog so much again after my first dog, he is a joy to have and wouldn't be without him. He's been a lifeline to helping me cope in difficult times and the best excuse to enjoy the outdoors.
Maximus Bartholomew Birkinshaw
Since working from home in my very lonely makeshift office commonly know as the conservatory, Maximus has been the best company anyone could ever wish for. Not normally a room he would choose to spend his lazy days in but everyday he clocks on to keep me company as if it's his duty. As you can imagine not much work gets done in between regular cuddle breaks.
Simba has brightened every day, swimming with my granddaughter in the paddling pool, hugging me after a busy day working at the hospital, letting us play with him and his waggle ball he's tops.
She has been a super star by playing with the kids on the trampoline and also got the hang of not using her bed as a toilet after many failed attempts before.
MelbourneThe café already has a big audience, locally and on social media
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Refuge Areas: An Australian Experience by Lee Wilson Director Egress Group Pty Ltd
Lee Wilson is a disability access, egress and universal design consultant based in Melbourne. He is an Accredited Member of ACAA and a Subject Matter Expert with the Australian Building Codes Board. Lee has worked all over Australia, often consulting on complex building projects requiring a performance-based approach to compliance.
lanning for the evacuation of people with disabilities from buildings has been described as a "can of worms".
In Australia, we now have Commonwealth legislation requiring buildings to be accessible "to and within all areas normally used by the occupants", all the while ignoring the challenges some people face during an emergency evacuation. This is far from an ideal situation.
from a fire hazard for people with disabilities while waiting for assistance to evacuate". The document also proposed many amendments to the prescriptive requirements of the Building Code of Australia Volume 1 (BCA) to support the inclusion of these refuge areas. RD97/01 made this important statement: "The emphasis in the past has been to enable people with disabilities to enter buildings. An aspect often overlooked is if their entry is by lift and the lift is not available in the event of an emergency, and because of their disability they can not use the fire stairways, how then are they protected and ultimately evacuated? The BCA performance clauses require the safety of all people in the event of an emergency." Even back in 1997, the seriousness of this issue was identified, some 14 years before the introduction of the Disability (Access to Premises – Buildings) Standards 2010 (Premises Standards). However, this statement is still as relevant today as it was in 1998. RD97/01 had good intent and proposed that occupants who are unable to use stairs could wait in a suitable location, with fire and smoke separation, for rescue assistance. However, the
There is no one specific piece of legislation that mandates all evacuation provisions for people with disability. The current framework includes human rights, disability, building and workplace safety legislation, but somewhere, this important piece of the puzzle to inclusion, giving the right to feel safe, protected and confident in buildings has not been addressed. In 1998, the Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) acknowledged this gap and the need for accessible egress options. The ABCB published a Regulation Document 'RD97/01, Provisions for People with Disabilities', which proposed the use of a 'place of refuge'. This was defined as "a place which offers protection 16
THE MAGAZINE FOR THE ASSOCIATION OF CONSULTANTS IN ACCESS AUSTRALIA
ACAA
Access Insight - November 2018
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namespace chromeos {

class COMPONENT_EXPORT(CRYPTOHOME_CLIENT) FakeCryptohomeClient
    : public CryptohomeClient {
 public:
  // FakeCryptohomeClient can be embedded in unit tests, but the
  // InitializeFake/Shutdown pattern should be preferred. Constructing the
  // instance will set the global instance for the fake and for the base class,
  // so the static Get() accessor can be used with that pattern.
  FakeCryptohomeClient();
  ~FakeCryptohomeClient() override;

  // Checks that a FakeCryptohome instance was initialized and returns it.
  static FakeCryptohomeClient* Get();

  // Expose stub password for tests.
  static const char kStubTpmPassword[];

  // CryptohomeClient overrides
  void AddObserver(Observer* observer) override;
  void RemoveObserver(Observer* observer) override;
  void WaitForServiceToBeAvailable(
      WaitForServiceToBeAvailableCallback callback) override;
  void IsMounted(DBusMethodCallback<bool> callback) override;
  void UnmountEx(const cryptohome::UnmountRequest& request,
                 DBusMethodCallback<cryptohome::BaseReply> callback) override;
  void MigrateKeyEx(
      const cryptohome::AccountIdentifier& account,
      const cryptohome::AuthorizationRequest& auth_request,
      const cryptohome::MigrateKeyRequest& migrate_request,
      DBusMethodCallback<cryptohome::BaseReply> callback) override;
  void RemoveEx(const cryptohome::AccountIdentifier& account,
                DBusMethodCallback<cryptohome::BaseReply> callback) override;
  void RenameCryptohome(
      const cryptohome::AccountIdentifier& cryptohome_id_from,
      const cryptohome::AccountIdentifier& cryptohome_id_to,
      DBusMethodCallback<cryptohome::BaseReply> callback) override;
  void GetAccountDiskUsage(
      const cryptohome::AccountIdentifier& account_id,
      DBusMethodCallback<cryptohome::BaseReply> callback) override;
  void GetSystemSalt(
      DBusMethodCallback<std::vector<uint8_t>> callback) override;
  void GetSanitizedUsername(const cryptohome::AccountIdentifier& cryptohome_id,
                            DBusMethodCallback<std::string> callback) override;
  std::string BlockingGetSanitizedUsername(
      const cryptohome::AccountIdentifier& cryptohome_id) override;
  void MountGuestEx(
      const cryptohome::MountGuestRequest& request,
      DBusMethodCallback<cryptohome::BaseReply> callback) override;
  void GetRsuDeviceId(
      DBusMethodCallback<cryptohome::BaseReply> callback) override;
  void TpmIsReady(DBusMethodCallback<bool> callback) override;
  void TpmIsEnabled(DBusMethodCallback<bool> callback) override;
  bool CallTpmIsEnabledAndBlock(bool* enabled) override;
  void TpmGetPassword(DBusMethodCallback<std::string> callback) override;
  void TpmIsOwned(DBusMethodCallback<bool> callback) override;
  bool CallTpmIsOwnedAndBlock(bool* owned) override;
  void TpmIsBeingOwned(DBusMethodCallback<bool> callback) override;
  bool CallTpmIsBeingOwnedAndBlock(bool* owning) override;
  void TpmCanAttemptOwnership(VoidDBusMethodCallback callback) override;
  void TpmClearStoredPassword(VoidDBusMethodCallback callback) override;
  bool CallTpmClearStoredPasswordAndBlock() override;
  void Pkcs11IsTpmTokenReady(DBusMethodCallback<bool> callback) override;
  void Pkcs11GetTpmTokenInfo(
      DBusMethodCallback<TpmTokenInfo> callback) override;
  void Pkcs11GetTpmTokenInfoForUser(
      const cryptohome::AccountIdentifier& cryptohome_id,
      DBusMethodCallback<TpmTokenInfo> callback) override;
  bool InstallAttributesGet(const std::string& name,
                            std::vector<uint8_t>* value,
                            bool* successful) override;
  bool InstallAttributesSet(const std::string& name,
                            const std::vector<uint8_t>& value,
                            bool* successful) override;
  bool InstallAttributesFinalize(bool* successful) override;
  void InstallAttributesIsReady(DBusMethodCallback<bool> callback) override;
  bool InstallAttributesIsInvalid(bool* is_invalid) override;
  bool InstallAttributesIsFirstInstall(bool* is_first_install) override;
  void TpmAttestationIsPrepared(DBusMethodCallback<bool> callback) override;
  void TpmAttestationGetEnrollmentId(
      bool ignore_cache,
      DBusMethodCallback<TpmAttestationDataResult> callback) override;
  void TpmAttestationIsEnrolled(DBusMethodCallback<bool> callback) override;
  void AsyncTpmAttestationCreateEnrollRequest(
      chromeos::attestation::PrivacyCAType pca_type,
      AsyncMethodCallback callback) override;
  void AsyncTpmAttestationEnroll(chromeos::attestation::PrivacyCAType pca_type,
                                 const std::string& pca_response,
                                 AsyncMethodCallback callback) override;
  void AsyncTpmAttestationCreateCertRequest(
      chromeos::attestation::PrivacyCAType pca_type,
      attestation::AttestationCertificateProfile certificate_profile,
      const cryptohome::AccountIdentifier& cryptohome_id,
      const std::string& request_origin,
      AsyncMethodCallback callback) override;
  void AsyncTpmAttestationFinishCertRequest(
      const std::string& pca_response,
      attestation::AttestationKeyType key_type,
      const cryptohome::AccountIdentifier& cryptohome_id,
      const std::string& key_name,
      AsyncMethodCallback callback) override;
  void TpmAttestationDoesKeyExist(
      attestation::AttestationKeyType key_type,
      const cryptohome::AccountIdentifier& cryptohome_id,
      const std::string& key_name,
      DBusMethodCallback<bool> callback) override;
  void TpmAttestationGetCertificate(
      attestation::AttestationKeyType key_type,
      const cryptohome::AccountIdentifier& cryptohome_id,
      const std::string& key_name,
      DBusMethodCallback<TpmAttestationDataResult> callback) override;
  void TpmAttestationGetPublicKey(
      attestation::AttestationKeyType key_type,
      const cryptohome::AccountIdentifier& cryptohome_id,
      const std::string& key_name,
      DBusMethodCallback<TpmAttestationDataResult> callback) override;
  void TpmAttestationRegisterKey(
      attestation::AttestationKeyType key_type,
      const cryptohome::AccountIdentifier& cryptohome_id,
      const std::string& key_name,
      AsyncMethodCallback callback) override;
  void TpmAttestationSignEnterpriseChallenge(
      attestation::AttestationKeyType key_type,
      const cryptohome::AccountIdentifier& cryptohome_id,
      const std::string& key_name,
      const std::string& domain,
      const std::string& device_id,
      attestation::AttestationChallengeOptions options,
      const std::string& challenge,
      const std::string& key_name_for_spkac,
      AsyncMethodCallback callback) override;
  void TpmAttestationSignSimpleChallenge(
      attestation::AttestationKeyType key_type,
      const cryptohome::AccountIdentifier& cryptohome_id,
      const std::string& key_name,
      const std::string& challenge,
      AsyncMethodCallback callback) override;
  void TpmAttestationGetKeyPayload(
      attestation::AttestationKeyType key_type,
      const cryptohome::AccountIdentifier& cryptohome_id,
      const std::string& key_name,
      DBusMethodCallback<TpmAttestationDataResult> callback) override;
  void TpmAttestationSetKeyPayload(
      attestation::AttestationKeyType key_type,
      const cryptohome::AccountIdentifier& cryptohome_id,
      const std::string& key_name,
      const std::string& payload,
      DBusMethodCallback<bool> callback) override;
  void TpmAttestationDeleteKeysByPrefix(
      attestation::AttestationKeyType key_type,
      const cryptohome::AccountIdentifier& cryptohome_id,
      const std::string& key_prefix,
      DBusMethodCallback<bool> callback) override;
  void TpmAttestationDeleteKey(
      attestation::AttestationKeyType key_type,
      const cryptohome::AccountIdentifier& cryptohome_id,
      const std::string& key_name,
      DBusMethodCallback<bool> callback) override;
  void TpmGetVersion(DBusMethodCallback<TpmVersionInfo> callback) override;
  void GetKeyDataEx(
      const cryptohome::AccountIdentifier& cryptohome_id,
      const cryptohome::AuthorizationRequest& auth,
      const cryptohome::GetKeyDataRequest& request,
      DBusMethodCallback<cryptohome::BaseReply> callback) override;
  void CheckKeyEx(const cryptohome::AccountIdentifier& cryptohome_id,
                  const cryptohome::AuthorizationRequest& auth,
                  const cryptohome::CheckKeyRequest& request,
                  DBusMethodCallback<cryptohome::BaseReply> callback) override;
  void MountEx(const cryptohome::AccountIdentifier& cryptohome_id,
               const cryptohome::AuthorizationRequest& auth,
               const cryptohome::MountRequest& request,
               DBusMethodCallback<cryptohome::BaseReply> callback) override;
  void LockToSingleUserMountUntilReboot(
      const cryptohome::LockToSingleUserMountUntilRebootRequest& request,
      DBusMethodCallback<cryptohome::BaseReply> callback) override;
  void AddKeyEx(const cryptohome::AccountIdentifier& cryptohome_id,
                const cryptohome::AuthorizationRequest& auth,
                const cryptohome::AddKeyRequest& request,
                DBusMethodCallback<cryptohome::BaseReply> callback) override;
  void AddDataRestoreKey(
      const cryptohome::AccountIdentifier& cryptohome_id,
      const cryptohome::AuthorizationRequest& auth,
      DBusMethodCallback<cryptohome::BaseReply> callback) override;
  void UpdateKeyEx(const cryptohome::AccountIdentifier& cryptohome_id,
                   const cryptohome::AuthorizationRequest& auth,
                   const cryptohome::UpdateKeyRequest& request,
                   DBusMethodCallback<cryptohome::BaseReply> callback) override;
  void RemoveKeyEx(const cryptohome::AccountIdentifier& cryptohome_id,
                   const cryptohome::AuthorizationRequest& auth,
                   const cryptohome::RemoveKeyRequest& request,
                   DBusMethodCallback<cryptohome::BaseReply> callback) override;
  void MassRemoveKeys(
      const cryptohome::AccountIdentifier& cryptohome_id,
      const cryptohome::AuthorizationRequest& auth,
      const cryptohome::MassRemoveKeysRequest& request,
      DBusMethodCallback<cryptohome::BaseReply> callback) override;
  void GetBootAttribute(
      const cryptohome::GetBootAttributeRequest& request,
      DBusMethodCallback<cryptohome::BaseReply> callback) override;
  void SetBootAttribute(
      const cryptohome::SetBootAttributeRequest& request,
      DBusMethodCallback<cryptohome::BaseReply> callback) override;
  void FlushAndSignBootAttributes(
      const cryptohome::FlushAndSignBootAttributesRequest& request,
      DBusMethodCallback<cryptohome::BaseReply> callback) override;
  void GetTpmStatus(
      const cryptohome::GetTpmStatusRequest& request,
      DBusMethodCallback<cryptohome::BaseReply> callback) override;
  void MigrateToDircrypto(const cryptohome::AccountIdentifier& cryptohome_id,
                          const cryptohome::MigrateToDircryptoRequest& request,
                          VoidDBusMethodCallback callback) override;
  void RemoveFirmwareManagementParametersFromTpm(
      const cryptohome::RemoveFirmwareManagementParametersRequest& request,
      DBusMethodCallback<cryptohome::BaseReply> callback) override;
  void SetFirmwareManagementParametersInTpm(
      const cryptohome::SetFirmwareManagementParametersRequest& request,
      DBusMethodCallback<cryptohome::BaseReply> callback) override;
  void NeedsDircryptoMigration(
      const cryptohome::AccountIdentifier& cryptohome_id,
      DBusMethodCallback<bool> callback) override;
  void GetSupportedKeyPolicies(
      const cryptohome::GetSupportedKeyPoliciesRequest& request,
      DBusMethodCallback<cryptohome::BaseReply> callback) override;
  void IsQuotaSupported(DBusMethodCallback<bool> callback) override;
  void GetCurrentSpaceForUid(uid_t android_uid,
                             DBusMethodCallback<int64_t> callback) override;
  void GetCurrentSpaceForGid(gid_t android_gid,
                             DBusMethodCallback<int64_t> callback) override;
  void CheckHealth(const cryptohome::CheckHealthRequest& request,
                   DBusMethodCallback<cryptohome::BaseReply> callback) override;

  /////////// Test helpers ////////////

  // Changes the behavior of WaitForServiceToBeAvailable(). This method runs
  // pending callbacks if is_available is true.
  void SetServiceIsAvailable(bool is_available);

  // Runs pending availability callbacks reporting that the service is
  // unavailable. Expects service not to be available when called.
  void ReportServiceIsNotAvailable();

  // Changes the behavior of TpmIsReady().
  void set_tpm_is_ready(bool value) { tpm_is_ready_ = value; }

  // Changes the behavior of TpmIsEnabled().
  void set_tpm_is_enabled(bool value) { tpm_is_enabled_ = value; }

  // Sets whether the MountEx() call should fail when the |create| field is not
  // provided (the error code will be CRYPTOHOME_ERROR_ACCOUNT_NOT_FOUND).
  // This allows to simulate the behavior during the new user profile creation.
  void set_mount_create_required(bool mount_create_required) {
    mount_create_required_ = mount_create_required;
  }

  // Sets the unmount result of Unmount() call.
  void set_unmount_result(bool result) { unmount_result_ = result; }

  // Sets the system salt which will be returned from GetSystemSalt(). By
  // default, GetSystemSalt() returns the value generated by
  // GetStubSystemSalt().
  void set_system_salt(const std::vector<uint8_t>& system_salt) {
    system_salt_ = system_salt;
  }

  // Returns the stub system salt as raw bytes. (not as a string encoded in the
  // format used by SystemSaltGetter::ConvertRawSaltToHexString()).
  static std::vector<uint8_t> GetStubSystemSalt();

  // Sets the needs dircrypto migration value.
  void set_needs_dircrypto_migration(bool needs_migration) {
    needs_dircrypto_migration_ = needs_migration;
  }

  // Sets whether dircrypto migration update should be run automatically.
  // If set to false, the client will not send any dircrypto migration progress
  // updates on its own - a test that sets this will have to call
  // NotifyDircryptoMigrationProgress() for the progress to update.
  void set_run_default_dircrypto_migration(bool value) {
    run_default_dircrypto_migration_ = value;
  }

  // Sets the CryptohomeError value to return.
  void set_cryptohome_error(cryptohome::CryptohomeErrorCode error) {
    cryptohome_error_ = error;
  }

  void set_tpm_attestation_enrollment_id(bool ignore_cache,
                                         const std::string& eid) {
    if (ignore_cache) {
      tpm_attestation_enrollment_id_ignore_cache_ = eid;
    } else {
      tpm_attestation_enrollment_id_ = eid;
    }
  }

  void set_tpm_attestation_is_enrolled(bool enrolled) {
    tpm_attestation_is_enrolled_ = enrolled;
  }

  void set_tpm_attestation_is_prepared(bool prepared) {
    tpm_attestation_is_prepared_ = prepared;
  }

  void set_tpm_attestation_does_key_exist_should_succeed(bool should_succeed) {
    tpm_attestation_does_key_exist_should_succeed_ = should_succeed;
  }

  void set_tpm_attestation_public_key(
      base::Optional<TpmAttestationDataResult> value) {
    tpm_attestation_public_key_ = value;
  }

  void set_supports_low_entropy_credentials(bool supports) {
    supports_low_entropy_credentials_ = supports;
  }

  void set_enable_auth_check(bool enable_auth_check) {
    enable_auth_check_ = enable_auth_check;
  }

  void set_rsu_device_id(const std::string& rsu_device_id) {
    rsu_device_id_ = rsu_device_id;
  }

  void SetTpmAttestationUserCertificate(
      const cryptohome::AccountIdentifier& cryptohome_id,
      const std::string& key_name,
      const std::string& certificate);

  void SetTpmAttestationDeviceCertificate(const std::string& key_name,
                                          const std::string& certificate);

  base::Optional<std::string> GetTpmAttestationDeviceKeyPayload(
      const std::string& key_name) const;

  void SetTpmAttestationDeviceKeyPayload(const std::string& key_name,
                                         const std::string& payload);

  // Calls TpmInitStatusUpdated() on Observer instances.
  void NotifyTpmInitStatusUpdated(bool ready,
                                  bool owned,
                                  bool was_owned_this_boot);

  // Calls DircryptoMigrationProgress() on Observer instances.
  void NotifyDircryptoMigrationProgress(
      cryptohome::DircryptoMigrationStatus status,
      uint64_t current,
      uint64_t total);

  // Notifies LowDiskSpace() to Observer instances.
  void NotifyLowDiskSpace(uint64_t disk_free_bytes);

  // MountEx getters.
  const cryptohome::MountRequest& get_last_mount_request() const {
    return last_mount_request_;
  }
  bool to_migrate_from_ecryptfs() const {
    return last_mount_request_.to_migrate_from_ecryptfs();
  }
  bool hidden_mount() const { return last_mount_request_.hidden_mount(); }
  bool public_mount() const { return last_mount_request_.public_mount(); }
  const cryptohome::AuthorizationRequest& get_last_mount_authentication()
      const {
    return last_mount_auth_request_;
  }
  const std::string& get_secret_for_last_mount_authentication() const {
    return last_mount_auth_request_.key().secret();
  }

  // MigrateToDircrypto getters.
  const cryptohome::AccountIdentifier& get_id_for_disk_migrated_to_dircrypto()
      const {
    return id_for_disk_migrated_to_dircrypto_;
  }
  bool minimal_migration() const {
    return last_migrate_to_dircrypto_request_.minimal_migration();
  }

  int remove_firmware_management_parameters_from_tpm_call_count() const {
    return remove_firmware_management_parameters_from_tpm_call_count_;
  }

  bool is_device_locked_to_single_user() const {
    return is_device_locked_to_single_user_;
  }

  void set_requires_powerwash(bool requires_powerwash) {
    requires_powerwash_ = requires_powerwash;
  }

 private:
  void ReturnProtobufMethodCallback(
      const cryptohome::BaseReply& reply,
      DBusMethodCallback<cryptohome::BaseReply> callback);

  // Posts tasks which return fake results to the UI thread.
  void ReturnAsyncMethodResult(AsyncMethodCallback callback);

  // Posts tasks which return fake data to the UI thread.
  void ReturnAsyncMethodData(AsyncMethodCallback callback,
                             const std::string& data);

  // This method is used to implement ReturnAsyncMethodResult without data.
  void ReturnAsyncMethodResultInternal(AsyncMethodCallback callback);

  // This method is used to implement ReturnAsyncMethodResult with data.
  void ReturnAsyncMethodDataInternal(AsyncMethodCallback callback,
                                     const std::string& data);

  // This method is used to implement MigrateToDircrypto with simulated progress
  // updates.
  void OnDircryptoMigrationProgressUpdated();

  // Notifies AsyncCallStatus() to Observer instances.
  void NotifyAsyncCallStatus(int async_id, bool return_status, int return_code);

  // Notifies AsyncCallStatusWithData() to Observer instances.
  void NotifyAsyncCallStatusWithData(int async_id,
                                     bool return_status,
                                     const std::string& data);

  // Loads install attributes from the stub file.
  bool LoadInstallAttributes();

  // Finds a key matching the given label. Wildcard labels are supported.
  std::map<std::string, cryptohome::Key>::const_iterator FindKey(
      const std::map<std::string, cryptohome::Key>& keys,
      const std::string& label);

  bool service_is_available_ = true;
  // If set, WaitForServiceToBeAvailable will run the callback, even if service
  // is not available (instead of adding the callback to pending callback list).
  bool service_reported_not_available_ = false;
  base::ObserverList<Observer>::Unchecked observer_list_;

  int remove_firmware_management_parameters_from_tpm_call_count_ = 0;

  int async_call_id_ = 1;
  bool mount_create_required_ = false;
  bool unmount_result_ = true;
  std::vector<uint8_t> system_salt_{GetStubSystemSalt()};

  std::vector<WaitForServiceToBeAvailableCallback>
      pending_wait_for_service_to_be_available_callbacks_;

  // A stub store for InstallAttributes, mapping an attribute name to the
  // associated data blob. Used to implement InstallAttributesSet and -Get.
  std::map<std::string, std::vector<uint8_t>> install_attrs_;
  bool locked_;

  std::map<cryptohome::AccountIdentifier,
           std::map<std::string, cryptohome::Key>>
      key_data_map_;

  // User attestation certificate mapped by cryptohome_id and key_name.
  std::map<std::pair<cryptohome::AccountIdentifier, std::string>, std::string>
      user_certificate_map_;

  // Device attestation certificate mapped by key_name.
  std::map<std::string, std::string> device_certificate_map_;

  // Device key payload data mapped by key_name.
  std::map<std::string, std::string> device_key_payload_map_;

  base::RepeatingTimer dircrypto_migration_progress_timer_;
  uint64_t dircrypto_migration_progress_ = 0;

  bool needs_dircrypto_migration_ = false;
  bool run_default_dircrypto_migration_ = true;
  std::string tpm_attestation_enrollment_id_ignore_cache_ =
      "6fcc0ebddec3db95cdcf82476d594f4d60db934c5b47fa6085c707b2a93e205b";
  std::string tpm_attestation_enrollment_id_ =
      "6fcc0ebddec3db95cdcf82476d594f4d60db934c5b47fa6085c707b2a93e205b";
  bool tpm_attestation_is_enrolled_ = true;
  bool tpm_attestation_is_prepared_ = true;
  bool tpm_attestation_does_key_exist_should_succeed_ = true;
  bool supports_low_entropy_credentials_ = false;
  // Controls if CheckKeyEx actually checks the key.
  bool enable_auth_check_ = false;
  bool tpm_is_ready_ = true;
  bool tpm_is_enabled_ = true;
  base::Optional<TpmAttestationDataResult> tpm_attestation_public_key_;

  // Reply to GetRsuDeviceId().
  std::string rsu_device_id_;

  // MountEx fields.
  cryptohome::CryptohomeErrorCode cryptohome_error_ =
      cryptohome::CRYPTOHOME_ERROR_NOT_SET;
  cryptohome::MountRequest last_mount_request_;
  cryptohome::AuthorizationRequest last_mount_auth_request_;

  // MigrateToDircrypto fields.
  cryptohome::AccountIdentifier id_for_disk_migrated_to_dircrypto_;
  cryptohome::MigrateToDircryptoRequest last_migrate_to_dircrypto_request_;

  // Used by LockToSingleUserMountUntilReboot.
  bool is_device_locked_to_single_user_ = false;

  // Used by GetStateRequiresPowerwash
  bool requires_powerwash_ = false;

  base::WeakPtrFactory<FakeCryptohomeClient> weak_ptr_factory_{this};

  DISALLOW_COPY_AND_ASSIGN(FakeCryptohomeClient);
};

}  // namespace chromeos

#endif  // CHROMEOS_DBUS_CRYPTOHOME_FAKE_CRYPTOHOME_CLIENT_H_

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Literacy ratio in Mallapur village is 55%. 98 out of total 177 population is educated here. In males the literacy rate is 63% as 63 males out of total 99 are educated whereas female literacy ratio is 44% as 35 out of total 78 females are literate in this Village.
The dark part is that illiteracy rate of Mallapur village is 44%. Here 79 out of total 177 people are illiterate. Male illiteracy rate here is 36% as 36 males out of total 99 are uneducated. Among the females the illiteracy ratio is 55% and 43 out of total 78 females are illiterate in this village.
The count of occupied individual of Mallapur village is 48 yet 129 are non-working. And out of 48 working individual 15 persons are totally dependent on cultivation.


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A Grass Rope is a children's novel by William Mayne, first published by Oxford in 1957 with illustrations by Lynton Lamb. Mayne won the annual Carnegie Medal recognising the year's best children's book by a British subject.

Set in the Yorkshire Dales, it is a simple story subtly told, steeped in the past and with a strong sense of place. The story of the hunt for a lost treasure is interwoven with descriptions of daily life on a farm and of the local scenery.

Plot summary
When Adam Forrest comes to re-paint the outside of the Unicorn Inn in Vendale he is determined to make sense of an old story told in the Dyson and Owland families. Long ago, it is said, Dyson the innkeeper desired to marry Gertrude Owland, the daughter of a knight, who lived on the other side of the ridge in Thoradale. She was willing, but the knight refused permission and trained a pack of hounds, together with a fierce unicorn brought from overseas, to defend her. Dyson used magic to entice the animals into the land of the fairies under the fell, while he eloped with Gertrude. However, he did not know that all the Owland fortune was in the collars of the animals, and he was later drowned by the fairies while trying to retrieve it. According to local legend, the hounds can sometimes still be heard hunting under the hill.

Mary and Nan Owland live at Lew Farm, near the site of the old Owland house. Mary is young enough to believe in the fairies of the tale and to believe that the hounds and the unicorn are still alive under the fell, while her older sister Nan does not believe any of it. Adam thinks there is a common-sense explanation and, quite possibly, a treasure to find. While repainting the inn sign he finds an ancient hunting horn embedded in the frame. He guesses that Dyson used it to draw the hounds towards a steep black cliff between the dales known as Yowncorn Yat (local dialect for "Unicorn Gate"), the cliff having acted as an echo wall.

One night Mary sneaks out to Yowncorn Yat and crawls through a tunnel under the hill which she thinks is an entrance to fairyland. She catches one of the "hounds", which turns out to be a fox, and unknowingly picks up some silver treasure and a horned skull at the bottom of a mineshaft. The ending is thus ambiguous, with Adam sure he has worked it all out rationally, except that he cannot account for the skull, which it seems could only have belonged to a unicorn.

Characters

Children
 Mary Owland, a little girl who lives at Lew Farm in Thoradale
 Nan Owland, Mary's older sister, in her first year at grammar school
 Adam Forrest, the Head Boy at Thornton Grammar School
 Peter Dyson, Mildred's son, Mary's classmate, Adam's cousin

Adults
 Mr Owland (Daddy), the farmer at Lew Farm
 Mrs Owland (Mother)
 Charley, a farmhand at Lew Farm
 Mildred Dyson, the licensee at the Unicorn Inn in Vendale

Animals
 Dump, the house dog at Lew Farm
 Hewlin, the dog at the Unicorn Inn
 Frag, a toad
 A vixen and her cubs

Themes and literary significance
A Grass Rope was awarded the Carnegie Medal for 1957. One of William Mayne's earlier novels, it shares several features with his other books of the period. These include an unusual treasure hunt, a problem to be resolved, the lack of "heroes" or "villains", and the slow revelation of character through dialogue. It followed Mayne's The World Upside Down (1954) in being partly set in Vendale, also the scene of Earthfasts (1966) which is known for its TV adaptation. The emphasis on the geographical setting, as seen through the eyes of a child, is also typical of Mayne's style. It has been said that his stories grow inevitably out of their settings. The resolution of the novel provides a satisfactory balance of old and new, traditional story and modern fact, magic and science. There is strong use of authentic North Yorkshire dialect in the book—the expressions are either clear from the context or unobtrusively explained.

See also

References

External links
  —1962 US reprint, includes summary

1957 British novels
British children's novels
Carnegie Medal in Literature winning works
Novels set in Yorkshire
1957 children's books
Oxford University Press books


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Военно-воздушные силы 11-й армии (ВВС 11-й армии) — оперативное авиационное соединение времен Великой Отечественной войны.

История наименований
 ВВС 11-й армии;
 242-я ночная бомбардировочная авиационная дивизия;
 242-я ночная бомбардировочная авиационная Краснознамённая дивизия;
 242-я ночная бомбардировочная авиационная Краснознамённая Люблинская дивизия;
 242-я ночная бомбардировочная авиационная Краснознамённая Люблинская ордена Суворова дивизия.

История и боевой путь
ВВС 11-й армии сформированы 7 сентября 1939 года на базе ВВС Минской армейской оперативной группы Белорусского особого военного округа, в свою очередь сформированной 15 января 1939 года. Участвовали в Польском походе Красной Армии в Западную Белоруссию. В состав ВВС входила 38-я истребительная авиационная бригада составом двух полков на самолётах И-15бис и И-16: 21-й истребительный авиационный полк и 31-й истребительный авиационный полк. По окончании боевых действий армия перебазировалась в 1940 году в состав Прибалтийского военного округа.

С началом войны в соответствии с планом прикрытия государственной границы 11-я армия занимала район прикрытия № 3 по государственной границе от реки Неман до Капчямиестис в границах: справа Дотнува, исключая Средники, река Неман до Юрбурга, исключая Инстербург; слева исключая Ошмяны, исключая Друскининкай, Тройбург, исключая Летцен; с тыла — Ионава, Ораны. ВВС армии дожны были прикрывать войска армии в этом районе.

В составе действующей армии во время Великой Отечественной войны с 22 июня 1941 года по 2 апреля 1943 года. В состав ВВС армии с августа 1941 года вошла 7-я смешанная авиационная дивизия в составе:
 41-й истребительный авиационный полк;
 415-й истребительный авиационный полк;
 243-й штурмовой авиационный полк.
Дивизия принимала участие в Приграничном сражении в Литве и Латвии.

С сентября 1941 года по октябрь 1941 года и с января 1942 года по 16 февраля 1942 года в составе ВВС армии воевала 57-я смешанная авиационная дивизия. С сентября 1941 года вплоть до расформирования в феврале 1942 года дивизия действовала в районе: озеро Вельё — Демянск — Лычково — Пола — Старая Русса. 16 февраля 1942 года дивизия расформирована.
В состав дивизии входили полки:
 6-й истребительный авиационный полк (до 10 декабря 1941 года)
 12-й истребительный авиационный полк (с 31 декабря 1941 года по 21 февраля 1942 года)
 38-й истребительный авиационный полк (с 08.1941 по 21.10.1941)
 54-й скоростной бомбардировочный авиационный полк
 161-й истребительный авиационный полк (с 18.01.1942 по 14.02.1941 г.)
 402-й истребительный авиационный полк (по 16.02.1942)
 674-й лёгкий бомбардировочный авиационный полк (19.12.1941 — 12.02.1942)
 676-й лёгкий бомбардировочный авиационный полк (31.12.1941 — 12.02.1942)

После расформирования 57-й смешанной авиационной дивизии в ВВС армии входили:
 12-й истребительный авиационный полк- по 21.02.1942 г., выведен с фронта на доукомплектование.
 288-й штурмовой авиационный полк — с января 1942 года по 5 мая 1942 года.
 674-й легкий бомбардировочный авиационный полк — с января 1942 года 14 июня 1942 года. Преобразован в 674-й отдельный смешанный авиационный полк.
 676-й легкий бомбардировочный авиационный полк — с января 1942 года по 6 апреля 1942 года. Расформирован.
 161-й истребительный авиационный полк по 19 апреля 1942 года.
 645-й легкий бомбардировочный авиационный полк — с 21 марта 1942 года по 14 июня 1942 года.
 676-й лёгкий бомбардировочный авиационный полк до 1 марта 1942 года.
 38-й истребительный авиационный полк — с марта 1942 по 3 мая 1942 года. Преобразован в 21-й гвардейский истребительный авиационный полк.
 21-й гвардейский истребительный авиационный полк с мая по июнь 1942 года.
 517-й истребительный авиационный полк — с 14 апреля 1942 года по 24 июня 1942 года. Убыл в 8-й запасной истребительный авиационный полк.

Такими силами ВВС армии участвовали в Демянской операции с 7 января 1942 года по 20 мая 1942 года.

14 июня 1942 года на основании Приказа НКО № 00117 от 6 июня 1942 года Военно-воздушные силы 11-й армии обращены на формирование 242-й ночной бомбардировочной авиационной дивизии.

Командующие
 полковник Гущин Василий Андреевич, 06.1940 - 08.1940

В составе объединений

Участие в операциях и битвах
 Приграничное сражение в Литве и Латвии (1941)
 Демянская операция — с 7 января 1942 года по 20 мая 1942 года.

Присвоение гвардейских званий
За образцовое выполнение боевых задач и проявленные при этом мужество и героизм приказом НКО СССР № 135 от 03 мая 1942 года 38-й истребительный авиационный полк преобразован в 21-й гвардейский истребительный авиационный полк.

Отличившиеся воины
  Дзюба Иван Михайлович, майор, командир эскадрильи 12-го истребительного авиационного полка 57-й смешанной авиационной дивизии Военно-воздушных сил 11-й армии Северо-Западного Фронта Указом Президиума Верховного Совета СССР от 21 июля 1942 года удостоен звания Герой Советского Союза. Золотая Звезда № 601.
  Марютин Пётр Матвеевич, старший лейтенант, заместитель командира эскадрильи 288-го штурмового авиационного полка 57-й смешанной авиационной дивизии Военно-воздушных сил 11-й армии Северо-Западного Фронта Указом Президиума Верховного Совета СССР от 21 июля 1942 года удостоен звания Герой Советского Союза. Золотая Звезда № 602.

Примечания

Литература

Ссылки
 Список операций вооружённых сил СССР во Второй мировой войне
 Герои Второй Мировой
 Боевой состав ВВС
 The Luftwaffe, 1933- 45
 Авиаторы Второй мировой войны
 «Освобождение городов: Справочник по освобождению городов в период Великой Отечественной войны 1941—1945» / М. Л. Дударенко, Ю. Г. Перечнев, В. Т. Елисеев и др. — М.: Воениздат, 1985. — 598 с. Электронная версия

Военно-воздушные силы армий во время Великой Отечественной войны


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The following packages have unmet dependencies:
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Extra information:
Running Ubuntu with Gnome3

A: gnome-shell-extensions-common depends upon gnome-shell-extensions, which already includes the user-theme extension, and so conflicts with the gnome-shell-extensions-user-theme package. There seems to be something wrong with the dependencies in that repository.
Anyway, you can simply install gnome-shell-extensions, which has the user theme extension. That's what I did and it worked.
Change themes using gnome-tweak-tool.

A: In your Terminal, do this:
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sudo apt-get install -f

A: You may force gnome-shell-extensions-common package version to be provided by the same PPA you're trying to install gnome-shell-extensions-user-theme from. I'm wondering if you have different repos provide those packages in your sources...


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Pope Francis: Life imprisonment forgoes the 'right to start over'
Pope Francis at the general audience Sept. 5, 2018. Credit: Daniel Ibanez/CNA
By Courtney Mares
Vatican City, Sep 16, 2019 / 08:48 am (CNA).- In an audience with penitentiary staff and prison chaplains, Pope Francis said Saturday that sentencing prisoners to life imprisonment diminishes their "right to hope."
"It is up to every society … to ensure that the penalty does not compromise the right to hope, that prospects for reconciliation and reintegration are guaranteed," Pope Francis said Sept. 14 in St. Peter's Square.
"Life imprisonment is not the solution to problems - I repeat: life imprisonment is not the solution to problems, but a problem to be solved," the pope said.
Pope Francis explained that he believes that during the penitentiary process of rectifying mistakes, hope for the future should not be eliminated.
"Because if hope is closed in a cell, there is no future for society," he said. "Never deprive one of the right to start over."
Directing his message toward all prisoners, Pope Francis said: "Never let yourself be imprisoned in the dark cell of a hopeless heart; do not give in to resignation. God is greater than any problem and is waiting for you to love you."
"Stand before the Crucifix, in the gaze of Jesus, in front of Him with simplicity and sincerity," the pope told prisoners. "From there, from the humble courage that belongs to those who do not lie to themselves, peace is reborn with the trust of being loved, and the strength to go on flourishes again."
"You who are detained are important to God, who wants to do wonders in you," he said. "Have courage because you are in the heart of God; you are precious in his eyes, and even if you feel lost and unworthy, do not lose heart."
"God is greater than our hearts," the pope encouraged, quoting 1 John 3:20.
Pope Francis also thanked prison chaplains and volunteers for being "the bearers of the Gospel within the walls of prisons."
He encouraged them to continue to "enter the most difficult situations with the sole strength of a smile and a heart that listens" and to carry others in prayer.
In his audience with the Italian Penitentiary Police, the law enforcement agency dedicated to the country's prison security, inmate safety and transportation, Pope Francis encouraged the penitentiary staff to always recognize the "irrepressible dignity" in the face of "wounded and often devastated humanity."
"Lay the foundations for a more respectful coexistence and therefore for a safer society," he told the police and administrative staff.
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DENVER – This Saturday, March 25, the world's premier kickboxing league starts its Spring season on ESPN networks as Forest National in Belgium hosts GLORY 39 Brussels.
Newly crowned GLORY welterweight champion Cédric "The Best" Doumbé (65-4-1, 39 KO) of France headlines GLORY 39 Brussels, defending his belt for the first time against Swiss striker and No. 2 ranked welterweight Yoann Kongolo (64-8, 46 KO).
GLORY 39 Brussels airs live this Saturday, March 25 at 4 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. PT on ESPN3, with a replay broadcast in primetime on Sunday, March 26 at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT on ESPN2. The Spanish-language replay broadcast airs Saturday, April 8 at 6 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. PT on ESPN Deportes.
Before GLORY 39 Brussels, another world title is on the line when reigning GLORY lightweight champion Sitthichai (113-30-5, 30 KO) headlines GLORY 39 SuperFight Series, defending his belt against No. 1 ranked challenger Dylan Salvador (49-11-1, 21 KO).
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Where do urban chickens go to retire?
Two Portland sanctuaries have become popular retirement spots for chickens past their egg-laying prime.
May 2, 2012, 11:11 a.m.
According to the "Portlandia" TV show, the dreams of the 1990s are alive in Portland. Well, you know what else is thriving there? Homes for old chickens.
The New York Times has done a little scratching into Oregonian backyards and found a growing movement of urban chicken-keeping. The Times found that are now 525 Portland-area homeowners with permits to keep more than three chickens (the normal limit) in their backyard coops. Only about 20 houses had such permits in the year 2000.
But once these chickens reach a certain age and have laid their last eggs, they aren't always wanted. Some of these chickens end up in the kitchen, but many owners seek a comfortable place where their birds can "live out their sunset years."
Quite a few of these aged Andalusians find their final home with farmer Pete Porath, who tells the Times he helps "rehome" 1,000 to 2,000 chickens and other birds every year. Many of these birds came from backyard coops in Portland. Their owners come to Porath's establishment "because they have a fantasy of a farm," he said.
Another popular destination is Lighthouse Farm Sanctuary, which is also home to pigs, sheep, horses, turkeys and other birds. The sanctuary has weekly work parties, offers an adoption center, and advocates for ending horse slaughters. Over the past few months it has held events like a vegan New Year's Eve party and a Thanksgiving open house where kids could feed real, live turkeys.
Where do urban chickens go to retire? Two Portland sanctuaries have become popular retirement spots for chickens past their egg-laying prime.


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Norman Lear Looks Great at 97 — Meet 'All In The Family' Creator's Third Wife Lyn Davis
By Manuela Cardiga
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For iconic TV producer Norman Lear, third time proved to be the charm when he married Lyn Davis.
Norman Lear, 97, is the producer of such comedy cult classics
that marked the 70s and the 80s
as "All in the Family,"
"One Day at a Time,"
"The Jeffersons,"
"Good Times", and "Maude."
But even though he seemed to have a talent for picking winners as far as shows were concerned, he wasn't as lucky in love.
A passionate supporter of the arts, cinematic and otherwise, Lyn is on the board of trustees for the prestigious Sundance Institute
Norman Lear at the 2019 British Academy Britannia Awards in Beverley Hills | Source: Getty Images
NORMAN LEAR'S ROMANCES
In his book, "Even This I Get To Experience," Lear opened up about his wartime first marriage to Charlotte Rosen, writing about his honeymoon:
"Charlotte and I were strangers when we made love, and if possible, we knew each other even less when we had concluded."
Lear was in the service at the time and proposed to Charlotte over the phone. The couple married in 1943, shortly before Lear was shipped out. The marriage was to last until 1956 and produced a daughter, Ellen Lear, born in 1947.
Norman Lear's second wife, Frances Loeb Lear | Source: Wikimedia
Lear was to meet his second wife, Frances Loeb through an army buddy with whom he'd served in Italy, Leonard Sosna. Frances was stunning, vibrant, and brilliant; the most exciting woman Lear had ever met -- and she was also a manic depressive.
Frances and Lear were married in 1956, and remained together for 27 years, and welcomed two daughters, Maggie and Kate. But eventually, the marriage foundered under the pressure of Frances' problems: bipolar disorder and alcoholism, rooted in childhood sexual abuse.
Lyn and Norman Lear at the 32nd Annual IDA Documentary Awards in 2016 in Hollywood | Source: getty Images
AN EXPENSIVE DIVORCE
The Lear divorce generated one of the biggest settlements of the time, a breathtaking $112 million, estimated at over $260 million in today's terms. Lear was 64 when he met his next wife, Lyn Davis.
The couple was married in 1987, and just a year later the strength of their love was tested when Lear was diagnosed with prostate cancer. Fortunately, Lear recovered fully from his operation and cancer.
That same year, the couple welcomed son Benjamin, and 6 years later they were blessed with twin daughters, Madeline and Brianna, now 26. After 33 years, Lyn describes marriage to Lear:
"He's the last of the real romantics. Every morning, he wants to have a kiss when I wake up. It's a nice way to start the day."
LYN LEAR -- PRODUCER
20 years Lear's junior, Lyn is a cool, elegant blond, and a very busy woman. A political activist, a prominent producer, and a philanthropist, Lyn has her own production company, Lyn Lear Productions.
Lyn is responsible for several documentaries, including "The Fight," a 2020 production about the American legal system, "Cesar's Last Fast," about civil rights activist Cesar Chavez's last hunger strike, and "Fantastic Fungi", an eery journey into the world of fungi, one of the strangest lifeforms on our planet, neither animal nor plant.
A passionate supporter of the arts, cinematic and otherwise, Lyn is on the board of trustees for the prestigious Sundance Institute where she has exhibited some of her work, and of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
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In 1987, Lyn and Lear co-founded the Environmental Media Association which aims to promote environmental causes by harnessing the influence of members of the entertainment industry.
Her activism on behalf of environmental causes was recognized by Vice-President Al Gore, who presented Lyn with the Environmental Media Association's Ongoing Commitment Award in 2005. Lyn stated:
"We have an obligation to our children and grandchildren to turn the climate change crisis around (...) We have all the technology (...) all that is really needed is the faith."
Lyn is also an active supporter of the Santa Monica Rape Treatment Center, and a fierce advocate for the protection of women and children at risk. And the incredible Lyn does all this while nurturing her family, and enjoying a romantic idyll with Norman Lear.
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The life sciences team at Google will be joining forces with DexCom, a company specializing in glucose monitoring devices, to develop a new low-cost bandage-sized sensor for people with diabetes. In addition to being small and low-cost, the new wearable sensor will be disposable and usable by people with all types of diabetes. The device will be connected to The Cloud and provide real-time information.
DexCom state that the aim of the partnership is to develop next-generation continuous glucose monitoring products that will be "substantially smaller and much less expensive than existing technologies." "This collaboration is another step toward expanding monitoring options and making it easier for people with diabetes to proactively manage their health," states Andrew Conrad, head of the life sciences team at Google. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 29 million Americans have diabetes, with 1 in 4 unaware that they are affected by the disorder.
Although a serious disease, diabetes can be managed with appropriate levels of physical activity, diet and medication. As a result, keeping track of personal glucose levels is crucial. DexCom and Google want to make a device that will eventually become the standard of care for patients with diabetes, eventually replacing the fingerstick glucometer.
In June, their life sciences group revealed they had developed a health tracking wristband for measuring heart rhythm, pulse and skin temperature.
Intended use is for this to become a medical device that's prescribed to patients or used in clinical trials. In July, Google announced another partnership with pharmaceutical company Novartis; they plan to develop a contact lens capable of monitoring the blood sugar levels of its wearer.
The glucose-monitoring contact lens is estimated to take a few years to develop, as is the wearable sensor being developed by Google and DexCom. DexCom estimated that commercialization of the first product of the collaboration will be within the next 2-3 years. They hope that the second product will be available within 5 years. While glucose levels were once only trackable by analyzing urine samples, projects such as this one from Google and DexCom indicate that methods for treating and tracking the disorder continue to improve.
o Approximately 90% of diabetes cases are type 2 diabetes, whereby the body does not produce enough insulin.


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A Guide to Living in Missouri City
Missouri City is part of the Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown metropolitan area, functioning as a suburb of Houston. While the majority of Missouri City is located in Fort Bend County, there is a small section that lies within Harris County. Missouri City's 2010 United States Census population estimate was 67,358, a rise from the 52,913 estimate gathered in the 2000 census.
Missouri City maintains a number of parts and recreational complexes, which serve as enticing attractions for the outdoors enthusiast. Among them are Buffalo Run Park, which features a sand volleyball court, restrooms, a playground, picnic tables, an observation tower, geocaching locations, freshwater fishing complete with fish cleaning stations, drinking fountains, a boat launching ramp and barbecue grills. The 28.6-acre Sta-Mo Sports Complex provides access to restrooms and drinking fountains, security lighting and picnic tables, along with baseball and softball fields. The 107-acre campus of Community Park features and amphitheater, softball and soccer fields, a sand volleyball court, jogging trails, a playground, drinking fountains, baseball fields and barbecue grills.
The City of Missouri City also offers 4-H, Boot Camp, Gymnastics, Karate, Senior Aerobics, Step Aerobics, Renaissance Martial Arts, Yoga and Zumba classes through the Recreation and Tennis Center.
The majority of Missouri City residents work in neighboring Houston or other nearby communities, making the relatively short and easy commute each day. There are, however, a few employers in the area that provide work to a significant number of people. Many of those work directly for the City of Missouri City, or the Conroe, Magnolia and Tomball Independent School Districts.
Eim Controls, a private company that manufactures industrial valves and components, is a major employer in the Missouri City area, located at 13840 Pike Road.
Memorial Hermann Hospital, a major player int the local healthcare industry, is home to several medical groups, physician's practices, research and specialized medicine units. Memorial Hermann's sprawling campus also provides employment to a number of Missouri City residents.
Churches and Places of Worship
Cornerstone Baptist Church, located at 2719 Kingsbrook Lane in Missouri City encourages visitors to jump right in to participate in ministry and public outreach programs, espousing an inclusive and open philosophy of acceptance while adhering to Baptist doctrine.
Holy Family Catholic Community, Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston provides a variety of traditional liturgical and sacramental ministries, along with social activities that include the Black Catholic Ministry, the Czech Catholic Union, Filipino Group, Book Club and Single Adults Group. Youth services through Holy Family include both Boy and Girl Scouts, basketball and softball programs, Squires of KC and a dedicated Youth Group.
Covenant Glen Church offers Children and Youth Ministry programs, along with Worship Ministries, Adult and Family Ministries, Christian Education, Missions and Outreach programs. Covenant Glen is located at 401 Present Street in Missouri City.
First United Methodist Church Missouri City is located at 3900 Lexington Boulevard. Ministry programs include Youth, Nurturing, Children, Methodist Day School, Music and Arts, Outreach, United Methodist Women, United Methodist Man, Witness and Adult Ministries. Missions work projects are carried out on the global, local and regional levels.
Missouri City students residing in the Fort Bend County portion of the city fall under the zoning of Fort Bend Independent School District, while those in Harris County are part of the Houston Independent School District. Within the Missouri City limits are E.A. Jones Elementary School, Glover Elementary School, Hunters Glen Elementary School, Lantern Lane Elementary School, Palmer Elementary School, Quail Valley Elementary School, Lake Olympia Middle School, Missouri City Middle School, Quail Valley Middle School, Baines Middle School, Elkins High School, Hightower High School and Thurgood Marshall High School.
Good News Christian Academy, a private school with non-denominational Christian affiliation, serves students from preschool through second grade and has a total enrollment of 131 students. The student to teacher ratio is 10.7:1, 12.6% higher than the national average for private schools.
Southminster School has a total enrollment of 124 students from preschool through fifth grade, has a non-denominational Christian affiliation, with a student to teacher ratio of 6.2:1, 34.7% lower than the average private school in the United States.
Excel Adventist Academy's total enrollment of 47 coed students serves students from kindergarten through eighth grade, with a Seventh Day Adventist affiliation. The student to teacher ratio is 8.5:1, 10.5% lower than that of the national average for private institutions.
Students attending classes through the Fort Bend Independent School District from third through eleventh grades scored on a par with or slightly above the state average on the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills. In no area were the schools below the state average standards.
Missouri City childcare options include both faith-based and non-sectarian traditional daycare centers, private preschool settings with extended hours and early education centers. Should you find that your needs are more ideally met by private, in-home childcare, we're pleased to announce that our services are available to families in the Missouri City area. Our nannies will arrive pre-screened, with their employment history and experience verified and carefully matched to your family through our exhaustive process to ensure peak compatibility and the satisfaction of both our families and our nannies.
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David Lee Hubbard has been practicing law since 1998. For 13 years he worked at Waldrep Stewart & Kendrick, LLC while attending the Birmingham School of law. Since 2009, he has been an active trial lawyer, handling various cases involving personal injury, criminal defense, and domestic relations, and in 2011 he formed Hubbard Law Firm, LLC where he could focus on developing primarily in the practice areas of Civil Litigation (Plaintiff), Domestic and Criminal law.


As Twitter's second annual online European job fair approached, employment website @InfoJobs decided to own the #JobDay conversation in Spain by creating a jobs event powered by Tweets. It wanted to use #JobDay to maintain the brand's leadership position and increase app installs – and to truly help jobseekers and employers to find each other on Twitter.
@InfoJobs put video at the heart of #JobDay. It used Video App Cards to grab attention and make it easy for people to install its app directly from their timelines. It used First View to place video content in the top ad spot in users' Twitter timelines nationwide for 24 hours – as well as to claim the top position among trending topics in Spain. And @InfoJobs used webinars and Periscope to educate and engage people throughout the day.
1. Stay top-of-mind all day with First View.
First View meant that @InfoJobs owned Twitter's most valuable advertising space in Spain for 24 hours. Every user who visited Twitter on #JobDay would see an @InfoJobs video in the top ad spot in their timeline, and #JobDay at the top of the trends list. This gave the campaign massive reach, all day.
2. Layer Twitter tactics for a rich campaign.
@InfoJobs had a number of objectives, including app installs, site traffic and branding. Complementing its First View campaign with Video App Cards and a strong organic presence including GIFs, Periscopes and Conversational Tweets, it was able to meet all of its goals in one cohesive campaign.
3. Be bold in growing the conversation.
Not only did @InfoJobs extend #JobDay beyond Twitter, using the hashtag in emails and on other websites: It extended the on-Twitter #JobDay activity to competitors, inviting them to take part. This made the conversation even more valuable to users, and demonstrated @InfoJobs' leadership.
4. Make sure the user's voice is heard.
@InfoJobs used Conversational Card to spur conversation. With just a couple clicks, people could Tweet that they were looking for work (#BuscoTrabajo), or looking for talent (#BuscoTalento). @InfoJobs also encouraged user engagement by replying directly to 180 jobseekers' questions during the day.
#JobDay was a success for @InfoJobs as a branding and as a performance campaign. The hashtag #JobDay hit 11.8 million impressions, and was mentioned in seven thousand user Tweets. As many as 350 companies took part, and @InfoJobs gained extensive media coverage.
@InfoJobs' Video App Cards racked up over 1.4 million impressions and 228,258 completed video views. Its app installs on #JobDay reached three times @InfoJobs' daily average.