Killing after a Robbery / Scam is disallowed, unless the victim accepts the kill via /do.
So you're saying i don't have to accept death? I remember i was being held captive and he pointed the gun to my head and asked if he'd killed me. What if i refuse? What RP reason would i have?
Would i just write /do i don't accept death? and would he be forced to leave after that?
Just say you do not accept and this rule will protect you from being killed. Be sure to take SSes of you saying you do not accept, just in case the person kills you anyways.
This rule was implented due to everyone everytime killed their victims when they robbed someone, and I mean always. This doesn't happen that much in real life, imagine if you get caught someday, would you rather be charged only for robbery or for robbery and a murder?
People was just scared of getting caught, so they killed their victim 'cause in RCRP we can't really investigate murder cases. So by killing their victim they reduced their chances to get caught all the way to 0%, if there was no witnesses.
Thanks. Didn't know I didn't have to accept death. Would i be allowed to report them to the police? Of course describing their clothes and faces as well as any other characteristics?
Yes, you are. If you don't accept death, it means that you are alive so you can report it to police.


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We have seen Tesla reveal the all-electric Cybertruck a couple of months ago and it took social media by storm. It received both criticism and praise from everyone due to its unusual wedge-shaped design. However, Elon Musk did claim that its stainless steel body can withstand 9mm bullets, and that it has bullet-resistant windows. It is also capable of towing up to 6,350 kg worth of payload with the triple-motor setup.
However, Tesla may soon face a rival from another company that (ironically) goes by the name of Nikola; both companies seem to oddly derive their names from electrical pioneer Nikola Tesla.
And this is the Nikola Badger electric pick-up truck concept, and it has its sights set against the Tesla Cybertruck.
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On full power, the Badger can generate over 900 HP and 1,328 Nm of torque. However, Nikola also said that it can continuously produce 455 horsepower. More importantly, the Badger is capable of towing 3,628 kg worth of payload. It can also sprint from 0 – 97 km/h in as little as 2.9 seconds.
Need to power your tools while you're at work or out on the field? Nikola will even thrown in a 15-kilowatt power outlet for tools, lights, and even compressors. The company states that it has enough power to assist a construction site for approximately 12 hours without needing a generator.
"Nikola has billions worth of technology in our semi-truck program, so why not build it into a pickup truck? I have been working on this pickup program for years and believe the market is now ready for something that can handle a full day's worth of work without running out of energy. This electric truck can be used for work, weekend getaways, towing, off-roading or to hit the ski slopes without performance loss. No other electric pickup can operate in these temperatures and conditions," said Trevor Milton, CEO of Nikola.
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Q: Algorithm analysis:  Am I analyzing these algorithms correctly? How to approach problems like these 1)
  x = 25;
    for (int i = 0; i < myArray.length; i++)
    {
        if (myArray[i] == x)
            System.out.println("found!");
    }

I think this one is O(n).
2)
for (int r = 0; r < 10000; r++)
    for (int c = 0; c < 10000; c++)
        if (c % r == 0)
            System.out.println("blah!");

I think this one is O(1), because for any input n, it will run 10000 * 10000 times.  Not sure if this is right.
3)
a = 0
for (int i = 0; i < k; i++)
{
    for (int j = 0; j < i; j++)
        a++;
}

I think this one is O(i * k).  I don't really know how to approach problems like this where the inner loop is affected by variables being incremented in the outer loop.  Some key insights here would be much appreciated.  The outer loop runs k times, and the inner loop runs 1 + 2 + 3 + ... + k times.  So that sum should be (k/2) * (k+1), which would be order of k^2.  So would it actually be O(k^3)? That seems too large.  Again, don't know how to approach this.
4)
int key = 0;    //key may be any value
int first = 0;
int last = intArray.length-1;;
int mid = 0;
boolean found = false;

while( (!found) && (first <= last) )
{
    mid = (first + last) / 2;

    if(key == intArray[mid])
        found = true;
    if(key < intArray[mid])
        last = mid - 1;
    if(key > intArray[mid])
        first = mid + 1;
}

This one, I think is O(log n).  But, I came to this conclusion because I believe it is a binary search and I know from reading that the runtime is O(log n).  I think it's because you divide the input size by 2 for each iteration of the loop.  But, I don't know if this is the correct reasoning or how to approach similar algorithms that I haven't seen and be able to deduce that they run in logarithmic time in a more verifiable or formal way.
5)
int currentMinIndex = 0;

for (int front = 0; front < intArray.length; front++)
{
    currentMinIndex = front;

    for (int i = front; i < intArray.length; i++)
    {
        if (intArray[i] < intArray[currentMinIndex])
        {
            currentMinIndex = i;
        }
    }

    int tmp = intArray[front];
    intArray[front] = intArray[currentMinIndex];
    intArray[currentMinIndex] = tmp;
}

I am confused about this one.  The outer loop runs n times.  And the inner for loop runs
n + (n-1) + (n-2) + ... (n - k) + 1 times?  So is that O(n^3)  ??

A: More or less, yes.
1 is correct - it seems you are searching for a specific element in what I assume is an un-sorted collection. If so, the worst case is that the element is at the very end of the list, hence O(n).
2 is correct, though a bit strange. It is O(1) assuming r and c are constants and the bounds are not variables. If they are constant, then yes O(1) because there is nothing to input.
3 I believe that is considered O(n^2) still. There would be some constant factor like k * n^2, drop the constant and you got O(n^2).
4 looks a lot like a binary search algorithm for a sorted collection. O(logn) is correct. It is log because at each iteration you are essentially halving the # of possible choices in which the element you are looking for could be in.
5 is looking like a bubble sort, O(n^2), for similar reasons to 3.

A: O() doesn't mean anything in itself: you need to specify if you are counting the "worst-case" O, or the average-case O. For some sorting algorithm, they have a O(n log n) on average but a O(n^2) in worst case.
Basically you need to count the overall number of iterations of the most inner loop, and take the biggest component of the result without any constant (for example if you have k*(k+1)/2 = 1/2 k^2 + 1/2 k, the biggest component is 1/2 k^2 therefore you are O(k^2)).
For example, your item 4) is in O(log(n)) because, if you work on an array of size n, then you  will run one iteration on this array, and the next one will be on an array of size n/2, then n/4, ..., until this size reaches 1. So it is log(n) iterations.

A: Your question is mostly about the definition of O().
When someone say this algorithm is O(log(n)), you have to read:
When the input parameter n becomes very big, the number of operations performed by the algorithm grows at most in log(n)
Now, this means two things:

*

*You have to have at least one input parameter n. There is no point in talking about O() without one (as in your case 2).

*You need to define the operations that you are counting. These can be additions, comparison between two elements, number of allocated bytes, number of function calls, but you have to decide. Usually you take the operation that's most costly to you, or the one that will become costly if done too many times.

So keeping this in mind, back to your problems:

*

*n is myArray.Length, and the number of operations you're counting is '=='. In that case the answer is exactly n, which is O(n)

*you can't specify an n

*the n can only be k, and the number of operations you count is ++. You have exactly k*(k+1)/2 which is O(n2) as you say

*this time n is the length of your array again, and the operation you count is ==. In this case, the number of operations depends on the data, usually we talk about 'worst case scenario', meaning that of all the possible outcome, we look at the one that takes the most time. At best, the algorithm takes one comparison. For the worst case, let's take an example. If the array is [[1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9]] and you are looking for 4, your intArray[mid] will become successively, 5, 3 and then 4, and so you would have done the comparison 3 times. In fact, for an array which size is 2^k + 1, the maximum number of comparison is k (you can check). So n = 2^k + 1 => k = ln(n-1)/ln(2). You can extend this result to the case when n is not = 2^k + 1, and you will get complexity = O(ln(n))
In any case, I think you are confused because you don't exactly know what O(n) means. I hope this is a start.

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Full Court dismisses Port of Newcastle access appeal
By John Hedge	18 August 2017
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The Full Federal Court has dismissed the Port of Newcastle's application for review of the Australian Competition Tribunal's decision to declare the Port's shipping channel service under the National Access Regime. The Full Court's decision confirms the interpretation of the current declaration criteria adopted by the Competition Tribunal and previously by the Full Court in its 2006 decision concerning Sydney Airport. Partner John Hedge and Senior Associate David Mierendorff report on the decision and its implications, taking into account the Government's proposed changes to the declaration criteria currently before Parliament.
The Full Court's decision
Criterion A – Promotion of competition
Criterion F – the public interest
Impact of the Full Court's decision
In May 2015, Glencore applied to the National Competition Council (NCC) for a recommendation that the right to access and use the shipping channels at the Port of Newcastle (the shipping channel service) be declared under the National Access Regime in Part IIIA of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth).
The NCC recommended that the shipping channel service not be declared, and, in January 2016, Acting Treasurer Mathias Cormann (as the relevant Minister) decided not to declare the shipping channel service. Glencore then applied to the Australian Competition Tribunal for review of the Minister's decision, and, in May 2016, the Tribunal set aside the Minister's decision and declared the service.
In turn, the Port of Newcastle applied for judicial review of the Tribunal's decision before the Full Federal Court.
The Port of Newcastle's application for review related to the correct interpretation of the current declaration criteria and the Full Court's consideration of those criteria in Sydney Airport Corporation v Australian Competition Tribunal.1
The Full Court did not find any error in the Tribunal's decision and dismissed the application. In doing so, it emphasised that the Full Court's function on application for judicial review is to ensure that the Tribunal's decision accords with the law, not to examine the merits of the Tribunal's decision.
As a result, the shipping channel service will remain declared until 7 July 2031 (the date set by the Tribunal), or until the declaration is revoked (assuming no appeal of the Full Court's decision). The effect of declaration is that, if a third party and the Port of Newcastle cannot agree one or more aspects of access to the shipping channel service, either party may refer the dispute to the ACCC for arbitration. Glencore notified the ACCC of an access dispute in relation to the shipping channel service in November 2016, such that the arbitration can now proceed.
In order to declare a service, the relevant Minister or Tribunal must be satisfied that access (or increased access) to the service would promote a material increase in competition in at least one market, other than the market for the service. This is known as criterion (a).
The Full Court found that the Tribunal's interpretation of criterion (a) was correct, and consistent with the Full Court's decision in Sydney Airport v Australian Competition Tribunal. In particular, the Full Court accepted that the term 'access' should be given its ordinary meaning, and does not mean 'access as a result of declaration'. Consequently, criterion (a) does not involve comparing the future state of competition with and without declaration, but instead involves comparing:
the future state of competition in the dependent market with a right or ability to use service; and
the future state of competition in the dependent market without any right or ability or with a restricted right or ability to use the service.
The Full Court confirmed that this assessment does not involve considering the current and likely future level of access – as such a consideration would 're-enter the territory' of comparing the future level of competition with and without declaration.
To declare a service, the Minister or Tribunal must also be satisfied that access (or increased access) to the service would not be contrary to the public interest. This is known as criterion (f).
The Port of Newcastle and the Commonwealth submitted that, if the existing and likely future usage or access to a service is not taken into account when considering criterion (a), it should instead be taken into account when considering criterion (f). The Full Court rejected this submission, finding no error in the Tribunal's decision that criterion (f) was satisfied.
The Full Court's decision confirms the prevailing interpretation of the declaration criteria – as adopted by the Tribunal in its decision concerning the Port of Newcastle, and by the Full Court in Sydney Airport v Australian Competition Tribunal.
However, the impact of the Full Court's decision for new declaration applications may be limited, given that the Competition and Consumer Amendment (Competition Policy Review) Bill 2017, which is before Parliament, will change both of the declaration criteria considered in the decision. Specifically, the Bill proposes to:
amend criterion (a) to require that access (or increased access) to the service, on reasonable terms and conditions, as a result of a declaration will promote a material increase in competition in a dependent market; and
amend criterion (f) to require that access (or increased access) to the service, on reasonable terms and conditions, as a result of a declaration will promote the public interest.
The Government's proposed changes will raise the threshold for satisfying declaration criteria (a) and (f), meaning that access providers may be able to more readily resist declaration, particularly where they are not vertically integrated.
(2006) 155 FCR 124.
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ElectraNet has been actively exploring options to improve the reliability of supply to Port Lincoln, including options to replace or upgrade the transmission lines serving the lower Eyre Peninsula.
ElectraNet's most recent assessment of the line condition indicates that components of the line are nearing the end of their functional life and will require replacement in the next few years.
To enable this work, ElectraNet has included in its 2018-19 to 2022-23 revenue proposal to the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) an allowance for the replacement of major transmission line components on the Eyre Peninsula.
Alternatively, the full replacement of the line (for example as a double circuit line) may be more cost effective and deliver greater benefits to Eyre Peninsula customers through potentially improving supply reliability and capturing other market benefits.
To take this forward, ElectraNet is undertaking the Regulatory Investment Test for Transmission (RIT-T), which will assess the costs and benefits of alternative network and non-network solutions.
In April 2017 five credible options to upgrade the power supply were identified in a Project Specification Consultation Report. Since then ElectraNet has undertaken a detailed options analysis in accordance with the RIT-T requirements.
Following these investigations and assistance from various project stakeholders an option that delivers the greatest net market benefits has been identified.
The option includes the construction of a new double-circuit 275 kV power line between Cultana and Yadnarie and a new 132 kV double-circuit power line between Yadnarie and Port Lincoln.
This option will provide the Eyre Peninsula with a reliable power supply and the ability to meet future electricity demands from proposed mining ventures and wind farms. If the option is approved in due course by the Australian Energy Regulator (AER), it is expected to cost approximately $300 million. Subject to receiving all necessary approvals, the option would be operational by the end of 2020.
As part of the RIT-T process, the community is invited to comment on the information and recommendations detailed in the Project Assessment Draft Report (PADR) which is available for download at https://www.electranet.com.au/projects/eyre-peninsula-electricity-supply-options/.
Responses to the PADR are due on or before 19 January 2018.
ElectraNet will then consider the feedback and complete a Project Assessment Conclusions Report by April 2018 to be delivered to the AER for consideration. A final ruling by the AER on the outcomes of the RIT-T process is expected by mid-2018.


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Q: How can line segments that don't meet be called "perpendicular"?
Suppose there is a line segment from $(4,0)$ to $(6,0)$, and another line segment $(0,1)$ to $(0,2)$. They don't form an angle, so how are they "perpendicular"?

What actually is meaning of it? Like in triangles, they extend a side of obtuse angle to say the altitude is perpendicular to the side. So, I don't understand the criteria of perpendicular lines or line segments or rays. How come, if they are not even forming an angle, they are perpendicular?
I am new. I don't know coordinate geometry. I just used it a little to explain my problem without drawing.

Please explain simply and easily using figures rather than coordinate geometry.

A: You are working with an inadequate definition of angle, which requires the elements (segments, rays, or lines) in question to intersect before an angle is formed.
But a more general notion of angle between two suitable objects (which is useful when you come to deal with vectors) is as an operation (usually called a rotation) which when applied to one of the objects, makes the elements be the same with respect to some property. For example, dealing with rays or directed segments, the property with respect to which one might define an angle might be direction; that is, we may define an angle between two rays, say, as a rotation which when applied to either ray, makes both rays have the same orientation. There is an even more general notion of angle (where we give the rotation in question a direction, but that is not necessary for your question here).
Indeed, since your segments are not oriented, we may define an angle between two segments as a rotation which applied to either of the segments, makes them parallel. And we then say that two segments are parallel provided the lines they determine are parallel.
It then follows that two segments are perpendicular provided the lines they determine are perpendicular. For your question, each of the segments determines a line with equation $ax+by+c=0,$ where $a$ and $b$ do not simultaneously vanish, and $c$ can be any real number. We have three cases to consider. First, if $b\neq 0$ for both of these equations, then you can put them in the form $y=mx+c,$ where $m\neq 0$ and is called the slope of the line. These lines are perpendicular if and only if the product of their slopes is $-1.$ If $b=0$ in exactly one of the equations, then that equation represents a line vertical with respect to the rectangular coordinate system, so that they're perpendicular if and only if the second line is horizontal. This happens when $a=0.$ Finally, if in both equations $b=0,$ then the two of them are vertical, and therefore parallel.

A: Line segments define lines.  If the lines are perpendicular, the segments are perpendicular, by definition.  We have to assume that we are working in Euclidean (or pseudo-Euclidean) geometry.  Otherwise ideas such as parallel and perpendicular become far more difficult.
Draw an arrow parallel to each line (segment) and transport it to the origin without changing its direction.  If the arrows are perpendicular, then we can use that as a definition of perpendicularity.
Another way to think about this is to consider a plane lying perpendicular to one of our lines.  If the other line lies parallel to the plane, it is perpendicular to the first line.


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Q: accepts_nested_attributes_for keeps form fields from showing When I use accepts_nested_attributes_for the corresponding fields no longer show in my view.
class Survey < ActiveRecord::Base
  has_many :questions
  accepts_nested_attributes_for :questions
end

class Question < ActiveRecord::Base
  belongs_to :survey
end

Then in my view:
<%= form_for @survey do |f| %>
  <%= f.fields_for :questions do |question_fields| %>
    <%= question_fields.text_area :text %>
  <% end %>
<% end %>

If I remove accepts_nested_attributes_for then the text_area shows, but if I keep it...nothing gets renders.
I'm running Rails 3.0.3

A: Did you build the questions , in the controller ?
Something like
 @survey.questions.build
This builds one related question, so only one text area will show up. run it in a loop like
 2.times { @survey.questions.build }
It will appear 2 times.

A: Do you want to create new questions or are you editing them?  You might want to try something like this if you are creating a new question for this survey:

<= f.fields_for @survey.questions.build do |question_fields| %>


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[Wed 3.30] Rums of Asia Tasting!
Two weeks ago, we kickstarted our rum tasting series with a go at 12 rums from all over the middle kingdom. This wednesday March 30th, we will be jumping in the mix of various Asian rums.
Cost is RMB160 pp for a 25ml sampling of each rum. rsvp and pre-pay mandatory!
While Cor Cor Green is a Japanese rum made with freshly pressed sugar cane, Cor Cor Red is a classic, molasses-based rum produced on the island of Minamidaitojima, south of the main islands which make up Japan.
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Now that we are moving towards winter there already seem to be more bugs about. Coughs and colds and the winter vomiting virus (awful – been there, done that!) seem to be rife. This got me to thinking beyond those particular maladies to home treatments generally. Some things that might be considered old wives tales do seem actually to work very well, and you don't need to spend much money to get them. I have asked some of my blogger friends for the best budget home remedies and over the counter medications that they recommend.
Possibly the least known of my list of the bet budget home remedies and medications, I learned about this one when I was training to be a yoga teacher. For colds and sinus problems I swear by my neti pot, used with cooled boiling water and salt. A neti pot is a small jug used to wash out your nostrils. It may sound gross, but it is easy and effective. There are some instructions on this WikiHow post.
Money savers will already know about using bicarbonate of soda as a cheap cleaning ingredient. However, did you know that its antacid problems make it a good home remedy for cystitis? Many of the over the counter cystitis remedies are based on it anyway. Note – it's not suitable for those who need a low sodium diet because of conditions such as high blood pressure.
Fiona Elizabeth Hawkes from savvyinsomerset.com goes for old fashioned chicken soup. "Chicken soup is scientifically proven to make you feel better when you have a cold. I always keep home made chicken stock in the freezer so I can easily make some when I'm feeling poorly. I usually add wok ready noodles, ginger and chilli for a super quick Asian style broth.
Cas from Diary of a Frugal Family has a couple of great tips from her blog: "I make my own homemade version of Vicks vapour rub as well as lemon, honey and chamomile ice lollies for sore throats." These look amazing!
and cut up old towels/muslins to make castor oil packs for when we're feeling under the weather". If you place the packs on your belly it is said to aid digestion and caster oil can also be taken orally for constipation.
Oil of cloves was recommended when I had terrible toothache, but I have to say it didn't work for me!
Hot water by itself is good for arthritic pain, achy joints and period pain, but the addition of Epsom salt makes it even more effective. Epsom salt is one of the best traditional home remedies for aches and pains, arthritic joints, rashes and bruises. For more on the benefits of Epsom salt and why it works see here.
at £4.49 for a kilogram.
A hot water bottle is also a go to remedy for aches and pains. Every home should have a couple!
Mr Shoestring's mum was told by her GP that Vicks can counter fungus on feet and nails. I couldn't believe this could work, but she swears that it does. This is a much cheaper remedy than many of the creams and potions sold specifically for the job. It needs to be applied every day and can take some months to work, but it is much gentler than some of the over the counter remedies for nail fungus.
From the above, it seems every home should have a pot of Vicks vapour rub, but you can buy cheaper supermarket versions. My blogger friends agree that avoiding brand names saves money when it comes to over the counter drugs.
Michelle Rice from Utterly Scrummy Food for Families says, "Buy generic versions of painkillers, decongestant tablets, etc. Most supermarkets sell painkillers from 40p a pack. Also, don't get sachets of Lemsip. A lemon and honey drink combined with a paracetamol or two will do the same thing." You can find Michelle's honey and lemon recipe here.
Sara Williams from Debt Camel agrees: "Supermarket painkillers are identical to branded ones at two or three times as much. Ibuprofen or paracetamol is exactly the same drug whether it is packaged as tackling headaches or backaches. So don't be fooled, go for the cheapest generic drug you can find." I agree, and have found that pills for period pains contain the same as those for migraines, but for some reason are cheaper!
Ruth Hinds from Ruth Makes Money has another tip: "Check the PL numbers on medicine packaging. Often you'll find the exact same medication for a much cheaper price, packaged by a different brand. A lady in the chemist told me this years ago and I've found it to be true lots of times!
What are your favourite budget home remedies? Where do you find the cheapest over the counter medications? I would love to hear so let me know in the comments below.
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My daughter baths in Epsom salts and finds it helps with the pain from ME/fibromyalgia. I use eucalyptus to inhale for colds and blocked sinuses. I find mint tea and my wheat bag helpful for IBS.
Vinegar also works well for fungal toenails. Just apply all over and under the toenail with a cotton bud dipped in the vinegar. I used malt as that's what I had in the cupboard but I'm sure any would do.
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Packer-Williams, Catherine L. and Kathy M. Evans. "Mentorship in Diversity Leadership in Higher Education: Empowering Emerging and Established Leaders." Technology as a Tool for Diversity Leadership: Implementation and Future Implications. IGI Global, 2013. 243-254. Web. 18 Jul. 2019. doi:10.4018/978-1-4666-2668-3.ch019
Packer-Williams, C. L., & Evans, K. M. (2013). Mentorship in Diversity Leadership in Higher Education: Empowering Emerging and Established Leaders. In J. Lewis, A. Green, & D. Surry (Eds.), Technology as a Tool for Diversity Leadership: Implementation and Future Implications (pp. 243-254). Hershey, PA: IGI Global. doi:10.4018/978-1-4666-2668-3.ch019
Packer-Williams, Catherine L. and Kathy M. Evans. "Mentorship in Diversity Leadership in Higher Education: Empowering Emerging and Established Leaders." In Technology as a Tool for Diversity Leadership: Implementation and Future Implications, ed. Joél Lewis, André M. Green and Daniel W. Surry, 243-254 (2013), accessed July 18, 2019. doi:10.4018/978-1-4666-2668-3.ch019
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Mentorship in Diversity Leadership in Higher Education: Empowering Emerging and Established Leaders
Catherine L. Packer-Williams (Jefferson Davis Community College, USA) and Kathy M. Evans (University of South Carolina, USA)
Source Title: Technology as a Tool for Diversity Leadership: Implementation and Future Implications
The purpose of this chapter is to 1) review the need for diversity leadership in higher education, 2) explore the challenges of diversity leaders, 3) specify the need for mentorship in diversity leadership, 4) share the authors' successful e-mentoring experiences as women faculty of color engaged in diversity leadership, and 5) offer recommendations on how to incorporate technology as a tool for mentorship in diversity leadership in higher education. The term "diversity" can be considered as vast as it is vague. For the purpose of this chapter, diversity refers to the recruitment and retention of students and faculty of color in higher education as well as the incorporation of multiculturalism across disciplines and curricula.
In 1978, the landmark case of Regents of the University of California v. Bakke was held before the U.S. Supreme Court in which a White male applicant to the University of California Medical School at Davis claimed reverse discrimination when he was not admitted. Particularly in question was the university's diversity recruitment efforts through setting aside 16 spaces for students of color through a special admissions program. The U.S. Supreme Court decided to allow race to be considered as a factor for admissions in creating an overall diverse student body. Since the Bakke decision of 1978, institutions of higher education have been called upon to promote diversity as a salient part of ensuring inclusive and equitable learning communities. According to the literature, many Traditionally White Institutions (TWIs) have historically struggled with the integration or adoption of such diversity efforts (Brayboy, 2003; Brown, 2004; Niemann, Y. & Maruyama, 2005). This struggle or reluctance towards diversity initiatives intensified with the 1998 Hopwood case. This case stated that race could no longer be used as a factor in admissions decisions. The diversity efforts of colleges and universities became even more muddled when the U.S. Supreme Court abrogated or retracted the Hopwood decision in 2003 and once again allowed race to be used a factor in the admissions process due to the educational benefits of a diverse student body (Rudenstine, 1996).
According to Aguirre and Martinez (2002), "Diversity nourishes the institutional climate in higher education much like water brings life to barren land" (p. 55). Diversity enriches the campus learning community by (1) supporting diverse perspectives and voices, which promote intellectual inquiry, (2) providing opportunities to effectively learn how to manage conflict when individuals share different points of view, and (3) establishing an example of the equitable and democratic society we aspire to become (Gurin, Dey, Hurtado, & Gurin, 2002). There has been a movement by institutions and educational organizations to establish diversity mission statements to publicize a commitment to fostering diversity in higher education (Garcia, et al., 2001; Humpreys, 2000). However, nearly a decade after the abrogation of the Hopwood decision which once again allows race to be considered as a valuable factor in diversifying campus communities, there is still arguably a disconnect between actual diversity initiatives and the educational mission statements of too many TWIs. Specifically, although more colleges and universities have a standalone diversity mission statement or have the importance of diversity embedded within a global mission statement of the institution, little change is evident in the student body, faculty, administration, or curriculum to show the fruits of institutional commitment to recruiting and retaining students and faculty of color and/or integrating diversity into the curriculum across disciplines. As a result, diversity leadership in higher education is vital to moving the importance of diversity from rhetoric to practice.
Unfortunately, most institutions do not have prominent positions in diversity leadership, such as, a Chief Diversity Officer, Associate Provost for Diversity and Inclusion, Vice President for Diversity and Equity, etc. Leadership in diversity on university and college campuses has often been relegated to the margins instead of centered in comparison to other forms of leadership in higher education with diversity work often relegated to committees. "The centering of higher education leadership practices in a Eurocentric consciousness continues to challenge the use of the diversity paradigm to change to social context for higher education and society" (Aguirre & Martinez, 2006, p. 81). According to Aguirre and Martinez (2006), this type of Eurocentric leadership paradigm, which places diversity leadership at the margins, has led diversity in higher education to have a more managerial than true leadership approach. From a managerial approach, faculty are either rewarded or punished by appointed, influential managers (Connerly & Pederson, 2005). Conversely, leaders can be appointed or emerge from the faculty and provide a vision and motivation to achieve major institutional goal changes. As a result, leadership in diversity can be thought of as a collective endeavor with the focus being to promote change as a vehicle to transform the institution.


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Desert Voices is Tucson's premier gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and ally chorus. We are a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing Arizona beautiful music and to forging a positive and resolute LGBTQA presence in the community. Our unique chorus welcomes all voices to attend our rehearsals and come to our performances, regardless of age, gender, race, creed, or sexuality. Our members are diverse in voice and in background, of gay and straight singers, of all ages and identities. We strive to bring quality, unique music performances and the harmony of community to Tucson. Our purpose is to give a voice to those whose songs go unheard.
Build community within and outside the Chorus through our love of music.
Produce shows that are entertaining and musically excellent.
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Desert Voices has been awarded a Community Investment Grant this year by the Arizona Commission on the Arts! We're proud to be a part of the Arizona arts community, and will keep fostering that community through song!


Long before the widespread use of home cooling and heating systems, people used landscaping to manage home comfort. Even with the most advanced and energy efficient system in place, you can still get HVAC savings from using trees strategically. However, there are pros and cons to consider.
The leaf canopy that trees produce provides a good deal of shade for your home. Even immature trees are capable of shading an outdoor condenser for an air conditioner or heat pump in an otherwise sunny location.The condenser plays several important roles in cooling your home. It cools the hot refrigerant that flows through the condensing coil and if the condenser sits in a hot, sunny location, it will take longer to dissipate the heat.
A shade tree keeps the metal housing cooler. When cooler refrigerant goes to the compressor, another essential part located in the condenser, it undergoes a pressure change faster, which takes less energy.
Trees that are tall enough will shade the roof for the home, which lowers the amount of heat that collects in the attic. If attic insulation isn't adequate, the heat will seep into the ceilings, warming your home.
The trees you select and where they are planted will make a big difference in your HVAC savings. Deciduous trees provide summer shade and winter warmth, but they do drop their leaves every fall, resulting in yard cleanup chores. Evergreens, like pines, don't create the litter deciduous trees do, and they'll shade the area year-round.
Faster growing trees tend to have shallower roots and weaker branches than slower growing, stronger trees. Another consideration is the spread of the tree canopy. If it will hang over the roof, you'll need to prune those branches off to prevent storm damage from strong winds. Limbs from trees too close to the condenser could damage it in a severe storm also.
For all your HVAC needs contact Jackson & Sons, who can help you save on energy costs immediately with a seasonal maintenance tune up.


FAAD Chat is back! It will be OPEN for discussion. NO LEADER OR TOPIC WILL BE AVAILABLE! The room will be available for members to get together at a designated time to chat about issues they are currently having. Please join to share, help and encourage each other .
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Sulapac was founded by two biochemical researchers from the University of Tampere: Suvi Haimi and Laura Kyllönen.
Its biodegradable packaging is a viable alternative to the current packaging used for food, commodities, cosmetics and others.
As well as everyday uses the company has ongoing partnerships with food industry giant Fazer and forestry company Stora Enso, among others.
The company has been voted as one of Helsinki's hottest startups for 2018 by WIRED Magazine.
As far as the human race goes, plastic is a fairly new invention. Though it has existed in a variety of forms for a long time, the way we currently use it is a development less than 80 years old. And we use it for pretty much everything: from cooking to packaging to clothing and much more.
But part of the reason that we use it so much – and indeed why it's so useful – is also one of the biggest problems we have with it. It's pretty much indestructible. Which is great when you're packing your lunch, but much less so when it comes to repercussions for the environment.
But far from being a helpless cog in the giant global machinery there are lots of things that we as individuals can do. You can buy a toothbrush made out of bamboo, LEGO made from sugar cane or even trainers made from ocean trash.
You can now also add to that list a replacement for all your plastic packaging, made solely from wood and natural binders, and containing no microplastics. Sulapac's products are designed to eliminate plastic waste and develop a genuine commitment to sustainability using ecological material.
The company was founded in 2016 by two biochemists, Suvi Haimi and Laura Kyllönen.
"We know each other very well from university, when both Laura and I were studying biochemistry at Tampere", Sulapac CEO Suvi Haimi tells Business Insider Nordic.
Suvi Haimi and Laura Kyllönen.
Based on a report in the journal Science it is estimated that there have been over 8 billion tonnes of plastic produced worldwide. Of that 9% has been recycled, 12% incinerated but an alarming 79% has accumulated in landfills and in the environment. This means, as the BBC points out, that nearly all plastic ever produced still exists today in some form or another.
Whilst the environmental effects are well-documented, and our general mindset is slowly changing, things will unfortunately get worse before they get better. In fact the same Science report predicts that if current trends continue, then there will be over 12 billion tonnes of plastic in landfills and the environment by 2050.
"When we looked around our bathrooms and the eco-cosmetics we were using, we both saw the same thing: a plastic problem. Aware of the ever-growing amounts of plastic waste that fills our seas, we set out to find a solution," Suvi Haimi explains.
But how did Haimi and Kyllönen go from expert academic knowledge to starting and growing a successful business?
This last point is a particularly salient one when it comes to Sulapac's commercial appeal. For while the concept of the product is great for consumers (and the environment), it also appeals to manufacturers because they are able to use their existing machinery with the material, without the need to build new factories.
"It has been a big surprise for all of us to see how genuinely interested big brands are in Sulapac material. They invest lot of time in becoming the thought leaders in sustainability," Haimi continues.
The company is currently working on a collaboration with Fazer on a luxury line of confectionery that will be ready in time for Christmas, and they also have a joint development agreement with Stora Enso to develop fully renewable caps and closures for liquid packages.
In terms of the design of the packaging, much of the inspiration comes from Finland's beautiful natural landscapes. Haimi notes that nature has always been close to the two founders, and of course Sulapac's origin is tied to the Finnish forest.
Sulapac has ambitious plans to grow its presence worldwide, and is currently working on a number of international partnerships to help them achieve this. Their ultimate goal is to become the number one choice in sustainable materials that replace plastic.


TAOS, NM (November 13, 2014) – The New Mexico Wilderness Alliance (NM Wild) today applauded the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee for passing the Columbine-Hondo Wilderness Act (S. 776) out of Committee. The Act now awaits passage on the Senate floor. The legislation would protect 45,000 acres of incredible wildlife habitat, an important source of clean water, and a prized hunting and fishing destination.
The clock is ticking for wilderness bills across the country. More than two dozen wilderness bills are pending in Congress, including the Columbine-Hondo Wilderness Act. NM Wild is hopeful Congress moves to protect Columbine Hondo during the Lame Duck session of Congress.
The Act was introduced by Sen. Tom Udall and co-sponsored by Sen. Martin Heinrich. Rep. Ben Ray Luján (NM-3) introduced a House companion (H.R. 1683) that is co-sponsored by Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham (NM-1).
Community support for safeguarding the Columbine Hondo is broad and deep. The Columbine Hondo Wilderness Coalition includes business owners, ranchers, sportsmen, Acequia parciantes, mountain bikers, elected officials, conservationists, and others who have worked together for years to preserve this natural treasure.
The Columbine Hondo Wilderness Coalition urges Congress to protect the Columbine Hondo as wilderness this year.


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Once common, red squirrels have declined rapidly since the 1950s.
Numbers in the UK have fallen from around 3.5 million, to a current estimated population of around 120,000.
In Wales, there are only three remaining red squirrel populations: in Anglesey, around the Tywi Forest in mid Wales and in the Clocaenog Forest in north eastern Wales.
In 2009, a Conservation plan for Red Squirrels in Wales was approved by the Welsh Government.
The plan pinpointed the Tywi Forest area in mid Wales as one of three focal sites for urgent strategic action for red squirrel conservation.
Map of red squirrel distribution in Wales
Habitat destruction and fragmentation
A significant decline in broadleaved tree cover, increased fragmentation of woodlands and overgrazing, causing a reduction in regeneration, all contributed to the decline of red squirrels in the 19th century.
This however cannot fully explain the collapse in red squirrel numbers in the UK. Ironically, the more recently planted conifer woods do, in fact, provide some new suitable food resources for reds and may also aid their future conservation.
Edge of Twyi Forest
Competition from grey squirrels
Red squirrels are under increasing pressure from non-native grey squirrels. The grey squirrel was introduced to the UK in the 1870s. Since the introduction of a handful of animals, grey squirrel numbers have climbed to more than 3 million.
Grey squirrels have replaced red squirrel populations throughout much of their former range; greys can colonise woodlands at a rate of 6 miles per year and reds commonly disappear within 15 years of the arrival of greys to an area.
Grey squirrel on log by Gillian Day
The greys don't actually drive reds out or attack them; however, the presence of greys often means reds do not have enough to eat. Greys, unlike reds, having originated from hickory and oak woodlands of eastern North America, are better able to digest acorns, coping better with the high concentrations of toxic tannins that they contain. In broadleaf woodlands therefore, greys dominate food resources.
This competitive exclusion from food sources causes weight loss in the red squirrel, reducing their chances of surviving the winter and of breeding successfully. The grey squirrel is much larger than the red. Their extra body weight means that they can store three to four times more fat than red squirrels and so have a better chance of surviving the winter.
Greys also produce more young than reds and live at higher densities (more squirrels per hectare) making them a stronger contender in the survival stakes. Although the grey squirrel has the advantage over reds in broadleaf woodlands, they are less able to dominate in coniferous woods.
Here reds can eat the small seeds of the coniferous trees, which do not provide enough nutrition for the larger greys and so enable their survival in this habitat. Reds favour particular species within conifer forests: Norway spruce, Scot's pine, Japanese larch and Lodgepole pine are all useful food sources for red squirrels, but these species are at low density within the Sitka-dominated plantations and do not produce cones every year. This means that even though the conifer habitat area in mid Wales is large, only a very small area will be optimal for reds at any one time.
Changes in red squirrel distribution since 1945. Janet Wickens, 2014. Red Squirrel Survival Trust.
Red squirrels are at risk from the deadly Squirrelpox virus (parapox), capable of devastating red squirrel populations. The Squirrelpox virus can be carried by grey squirrels without causing them harm, but red squirrels have no immunity. Once infected, reds will die within a matter of weeks, or even days; there is no known cure. Infected squirrels may be lethargic and shivering with scabs or lesions around the eyes and nose.
Squirrelpox, Sarah McNeil
Your NEW(ish) Team
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Thermal Imaging and collaboration with BASC
Mid Wales Red Squirrel Focal Area
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It wasn't my intention for this space to turn into an "all about babies" blog, but let's face it, my life pretty much consists of work and hanging out with the kids, so if I'm going to continue to use this blog as a way to record our lives, then the reality is that is will consist of content nearly solely devoted to the boys.
As we rapidly approach the boys' first birthday (how did that happen?!), the nursery will experience a slight change in decorum, so I thought I would post some pictures before I switched things up a bit.
Taking pictures of the nursery has always been tricky because the room is pretty small – it's only 9 x 12 – which is one of the reasons why it's taken me so long to get something posted. The space would have made for a perfect single kiddo room, but with two it's now a really cozy and efficient little nursery. I always get a little jealous when I see pictures of other people's spacious bedrooms (our master bedroom is also the size of a matchbook), but I really like how the space turned out and am excited to finish up a couple projects and get them in the room, as well.
The room as it looked after we first moved into the house 6 1/2 years ago.
A little before and after action shots.
Even though it's been well over a year, a big shout out to our friends Joe and Amara who helped us paint the nursery. I was seven months pregnant when we decided to start working on the room. If any expectant Mommas actually read this blog, may I suggest starting on the nursery when you're a little less pregnant; I had a sore back and sore, swollen feet by the end of the day. But thanks to Joe and Amara – Joe is one tall dude and painted two coats on the ceiling with ease, and Amara's theater background gave her mucho painting experience – we knocked out painting in one day.
Also a big thanks to my parents who, when they came for the baby shower, put up the white trim and built a custom closet for us. They came down a couple days early and had to deal with my pregnant brain's inability to measure the closet correctly and an unsquare opening to the closet (hence, no closet doors). They primed, painted, measured, remeasured, sawed, nailed and added the finishing touches to the foundations of the room.
The floating shelf is from Amazon and the baskets are from IKEA's kitchen department. The dresser's top drawer is full of diapers and other random baby accouterments (thermometers, Nosefridas, old pacifiers) and the others are devoted to towels, washcloths, bedsheets, and baby blankets.
I totally stole this idea from someone's Etsy shop. I saw the image on Pinterest, and upon seeing another Pin that said you could create this type of artwork with Microsoft Publisher (or Mac's equivalent), I figured I could handle it. They turned out pretty well and I bought some cheap frames from a store in town and spray painted them to match the color scheme of the nursery.
The stuffed animals were too cute not to capture on film. They make for great distractions in the morning for whichever boy I'm not changing and getting dressed.
Quilts from Grandma. We had to take them off the sides of the crib as soon as the boys became aware of their presence and started tugging on them. They've lived on the back of the glider ever since, but The Nursery 2.0 has a new home for them; they're too beautiful not to display all the time.
Mobiles for each of the boys, made by my sister, Abbey. She's a super crafty person and she's made mobiles for all her nieces and nephews, among other adorable items. I requested something a little different than what she had done in the past, so I really appreciated her being a good sport about my "vision" for the nursery.
Tranquility base. This area includes all things calming: the glider, white noise machine, humidifier, books, and iPod.
For awhile, all the kids' books fit into this cute wicker bag that I received as a gift at my bridal shower. The Nursery 2.0 also includes some plans for bookshelves to display their ever growing collection.
Paul and his Dad put this puzzle together when Paul was a kid. When Joe and Vicki moved back to Casper, they brought this along and gave it to Paul. It goes perfectly in the nursery. It will stay in The Nursery 2.0 and for many years to come.
Alright, last featured section of the nursery. If you'd made it this far, thanks for your dedication.
The wooden Chinese symbol is a gift from Paul for our 5 year (wood) wedding anniversary. It means double happiness. Perfect gift to mark the occasion, no? The chain of cranes is a gift from my former boss. She sent them to us while we were still in Billings. She read this book to both her daughters when they were younger and when she saw the cranes at a local art co-op, she thought of us and sent them our way.
My aunt made these beautiful growth charts for the boys. She also made a beautiful cross stitched/embroidered piece in honor of our wedding. She is very talented and skilled and I was so excited when they arrived in the mail and we got them displayed.
So, there you have it. The first version of the nursery. I also can't end this post without pointing out that my Mom and sisters help me make the valance and crib skirts during our Christmas 2012 visit to Big Horn. They turned out great, despite the fact I found the pattern for the valance online and it had some pretty vague instructions that my Mom and Abbey had to decipher. Next time, I'll just buy a legitimate pattern. Thanks again for working with me and the ideas I had in my head for this room.
When I get the other projects done and the next version of the nursery is complete, I'll be sure to be a little speedier about posting pictures.
Wow, what a beautiful space you've created, Kathryn and Paul! What lucky kids those boys are! I can't wait to see 2.0 — 1.0 was pretty wonderful.