As new online sales platforms and Web design tools continue to emerge, becoming an e-commerce entrepreneur is an increasingly attainable dream for many aspiring business owners. While just about anyone can launch an online business, it takes a dedicated salesperson to actually succeed, and that means staying on top of current marketplace trends.
Increased dependence on data. As smaller online businesses continue to expand their presence across channels, the need to turn to performance data from both a channel-specific and holistic standpoint becomes even more important. Google Analytics is a good tool for this, because business owners can measure their site traffic from multiple devices and referral sites.
Access through smartphones, tablets and other mobile devices. Volusion has seen major gains in e-commerce usage of mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets, especially during the holiday season. The company expects this trend to accelerate as mobile adoption continues to increase and more mobile technologies become available. Small businesses should have a mobile version of their website, with mobile-optimized checkout to help facilitate a better mobile experience. Small retailers should also look at their site across multiple mobile devices and pay attention to new technologies, such as smartwatches.
Goodbye, traditional SEO. Google is constantly updating its algorithm in an effort to serve the best, most relevant content to its users. This means that traditional SEO tactics are falling by the wayside, and an increased push toward quality, unique content — along with social media signals — will be of huge importance in 2014. To help stay ahead of the SEO curve, small retailers should focus less on "traditional" SEO tenets like keyword usage and density, and, instead, aim efforts toward creating content that is tailored and useful for their target audience. For example, create more lifestyle-oriented content in the form of blog posts, videos and other types of media that encourage sharing by readers.
Small shops squeezed by larger merchants. As mega-retailers like Amazon continue to steal market share from other big-box retailers (both online and offline), smaller online businesses will need to become more nimble in how they compete, from a price, customer-service and marketing standpoint. This involves identifying true points of difference from larger merchants, showcasing these points in marketing and branding, and delivering personalized experiences.


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The Lamp, ca. 1891
Drypoint and soft-ground etching in black on cream wove paper
12 3/4 × 10 in
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Sheet: 32.4 x 25.4 cm (12 3/4 x 10 in.)
Courtesy National Gallery of Art, Washington
American , 1844–1926
Mary Cassatt is widely acclaimed for her intimate scenes of mothers and children, such as Mother About to Wash Her Sleepy Child (1880), that are painted with quick brushstrokes in a pastel palette. Invited in 1877 by her friend and mentor Edgar Degas, Cassatt was one of three women—and the only American—to join a group of artists later known as the Impressionists, which included Claude Monet and Camille Pissaro. Influenced by the Japanese prints she collected, Cassatt developed a refined drawing style that blended European and Asian effects, increasingly creating figural compositions, like The Letter (1890), with flattened forms and harmonious color combinations.
Other works by Mary Cassatt
The Crocheting Lesson, 1902
Galerie d'Orsay
Forum Auctions
Gardner Held by His Mother, 1889
EastCoastArt
Margot wearing a Bonnett (No. 1), 1902
The Stocking, 1890
Drawing for "Lady in Black in a Loge, Facing Right" (Au Spectacle), 1879-80
By The Pond (Breeskin 161; Mathews/Shapiro 21)
Faces of Impressionism, Portraits from American Collections, The Cleveland Museum of Art, HOLIDAY SALE $50 OFF THRU MAKE OFFER, unknown
David Lawrence Gallery
Etching/Engraving
Leaving the Bath (La sortie du bain), ca. 1879/1880
National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C.
Baigneuse aux oies (Bathers with Geese), 1895
The Convalescent (La convalescente), 1876/1878
Morning on the St. Johns, Florida, 1886
Clothes Exchange, No.II, ca. 1886/1888
Madame Besnard, 1884
Julian Alden Weir
Sulby Glen-Isle of Man, 1889
Joseph Pennell
Venice Doorway, 1883
Private Collection, NY
Edward Lamson Henry

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Q: IIS Restart on Updating a Web Application I have deployed multiple Web Applications in IIS, When I am deploying a modified Dll for any of this Web Application, I need to restart the IIS to get the effect of the new dll. This impacts other Applications. All of these Applications get restarted as I have restarted IIS. Is there any way by which I can restart the specific Application, for which the modified Dll has been deployed?

A: Yes.  Create a different "Application Pool" for your app (in IIS).  Make sure your app is assigned to the new pool.
When your app is deployed, the app pool is automatically restarted (affecting all of the other apps in that pool).  By default, everything gets deployed to the default app pool.

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Selection Criteria for Semi Finals Winner of Knockout Matches.
Bonus Point If a team chases the total within 15 overs, they get a Bonus Point.
If a team wins with a difference of 50 runs, they get a Bonus Point.
Total Bowlers Best 11 to Bowl & Field. Maximum 4 overs per bowler.
One new ball shall be used at the start of each innings.
In case of slow over rate the team will lose the equivalent number of overs during their batting. Umpires will take a final call on whether there was any interference by the batting team which caused the bowling team to delay their completion of 20 overs.
The ball shall be bowled from each end alternately in overs of 6 balls.
For a Dead Ball / Wide / No Ball the bowler will have to bowl an extra delivery which is a valid delivery.
A Bowler can bowl a maximum of 4 overs per match.
For the first 6 Overs of Powerplay, only two fielders are permitted to be outside the field restriction marking at the instant of delivery.
In the event of an infringement of above mentioned field restriction rules, the umpire shall call and signal No Ball.
In case of teams having same number of points after league games, the teams with better net runrate will qualify for next round.
Any team not present on the match day and gives a walk over to the opposite team will lose 1 point from its winning points. Also, the opposite team will be awarded the winning points along with the bonus point.
Note : In matter of doubts/issues/queries not covered by the tournament rules, the decision of the Organizing committee present on the ground will be final and binding upon all concerned as per the standard rule.
Sportobuddy reserves the rights to all decisions pertaining to any issues/concerns raised during and after the tournament.


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Q: How to optimize size of Android Application..? I am developing a application which contains Google maps with different features like get near  places their detail information and get direction.
For this i have use some .jar files mention below,I refer this link for doing this.
android-support-v4
google-api-client-1.10.3-beta
google-api-client-android2-1.10.3-beta
google-http-client-1.10.3-beta
google-http-client-android2-1.10.3-beta
google-oauth-client-1.10.1-beta
gson-2.1
guava-11.0.1
jackson-core-asl-1.9.4
jsr305-1.3.9
protobuf-java-2.2.0

but problem is due to this .jar files my application's total size is near about 6mb, which is very big.
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Leading others equals serving others
October 27th, 2017 Posted in From Our Alumni
Klar Leadership Academy students discover what makes a good leader
by Laurie B. Davis
Why would I want to follow you?
This question is posed to a select group of University of Toledo students learning about what it means to lead and how to differentiate between good leaders and ineffective leaders.
Leadership development taught through the Klar Leadership Academy within the College of Business and Innovation challenges students to see the big picture and to think of leadership as an opportunity to serve others. These aspirations align with the very mission of UT to educate "a diverse community of leaders committed to improving the human condition in the region and the world."
Dr. Clint O. Longenecker, Distinguished University Professor, director of The Center for Leadership and Organizational Excellence, and facilitator of the Klar Leadership Academy, introduces Antwain Peaks, a 2016-17 graduate of the leadership development program.
"I am of the school, that if you're going to be an effective leader, you're there to serve other people," says Dr. Clint O. Longenecker, Distinguished University Professor and Director of The Center for Leadership and Organizational Excellence. "Servant leadership is the mindset that the leader is in place to help facilitate the success and growth of the people in their charge," says Longenecker, who facilitates the Klar Leadership Academy.
A servant-leadership strategy delivers a win-win outcome. When the staff members within a company excel in their work because the company's leaders support their success, the employees and the CEO win. "That's one of the foundational pieces that the program is built on," says Longenecker about the Academy experience. "Hearing that early in their lives is gigantically important for our students. Hearing that message from the mayor, successful entrepreneurs and seasoned CEOs, is a really big deal. For them to hear that their success is predicated on them helping other people be successful is a game changer in their leadership development. And that line of thinking is something that you don't see enough of in a lot of companies or leadership development initiatives," adds Longenecker.
Alexandria Hetzler, a senior who is studying Organizational Leadership and Management and is a current member of the Klar Leadership Academy, says she believes a good leader should be flexible. "I think that a good leader needs to be adaptable. Without a willingness to listen and change as they go along, they have no opportunity to learn or improve."
Accelerated training
Steven Klar, whose gift has made the Klar Leadership Academy at The University of Toledo possible, drapes a medal around the neck of Sandy Boyd, a 2016-17 graduate of the Academy.
To develop exceptional leaders over the months of Fall Semester, which include a practicum project that culminates in January 2018 with the packing of meals for a global hunger initiative, COBI mixes students into a blend of learning experiences and methodologies. The Academy utilizes assessments, such as the DISC behavioral-based profile; formal instruction; case studies; high-profile guest speakers, including UT alumni; field experiences; panel discussions; mentoring; and community service activities.
"We try to build out a very focused curriculum because we don't have a lot of time to do this," says Longenecker. "They have to roll up their sleeves and work at being the best people they can possibly be. So, we're pushing the bar up on their character and their decision-making and their leadership acumen."
Klar Leadership Academy students use teamwork at Camp Miakonda during a retreat at the local, outdoor camp grounds. Academy students spend a weekend at the camp, where they learn to work as teammates in an obstacle course exercise and bond as classmates as they adapt to a new environment that removes them from their comfort zones.
Meeting successful alumni who have built and run companies, as well as being introduced to leaders in the military, in civic organizations, local government, the arts and culture arena, and non-profit organizations, teaches Klar Leadership Academy members to reach higher and go farther than they may think they can.
On the weekend of Sept. 15, Camp Miakonda in Toledo provided a retreat environment in which the Academy students could do some self-analysis, work together in teams and simply become better acquainted with each other. "They were spending time with people they wouldn't ordinarily spend time with and were breaking out of their comfort zones by intermingling with students they don't know," says Longenecker. A three-hour Copes/Ropes Course that takes place in the middle of the woods and is cell-phone free may seem similar to the challenges designed for wilderness-based reality show contestants, and in some ways, it is. The physical skill needed to get through this obstacle course relies on the assistance of teammates.
Morgan Siegler talks about her experiences in the Klar Leadership Academy and their impact on her life.
Hetzler says her communication skills improved at the Camp Miakonda retreat because of the obstacle course exercise. "I think that through the Copes Course, my communication during a problem was strengthened. The course challenged us to think outside of the box, and without sharing ideas and working off one another we would not have completed the stations. The Spider Web, in particular, made us be very deliberate with our actions, so working through the possibilities first was essential to successfully getting through the web."
While at the camp, the students also had a few visitors from UT's alumni community. "They were with the mayor this past weekend. They were with a fellow by the name of Dave Wolf, who is an alumnus and is the North American president of a Swedish chemical company called Perstorp. He's a world traveler and a two-time graduate of the University of Toledo," says Longenecker. "We try to tie our graduates back into the Academy. We're not just talking about people being hugely successful, but here is example, after example, after example. Our mayor went to our Law School. Dave Wolf went through our MBA program. Another visitor was Matt Aston (Bus '99), who is president of the exceptionally successful Ground Penetrating Radar Systems, an entrepreneurial enterprise founded in 2001 and headquartered in Toledo," adds Longenecker.
"I think this really changes kids' confidence levels," says Longenecker. "They see 'UT is a good place' and 'I can do anything. This school is awesome. Look what these people are doing out here. They're alums. We can compete with anybody.'"
Privileged access
Trevor Cox (Bus '16) graduated from the first Klar Leadership Academy class in 2015. His opinion of the Academy experience echoes that of the many students' whose testimonials fill the program's website. "The main aspects or components that really stood out about the Klar Leadership Academy were the impactful speakers and the fun interactive events," Cox wrote in an email. "The fact that these speakers took time out of their busy schedules to help influence us as leaders, really says a lot about their character as leaders in Toledo.
"What makes this academy special compared to other programs is the hands-on experience all the students gained from practicing servant leadership in the community and from attending professional workshops. Overall, this program was powerful, and I personally believe it will continue to make an impact in students' professional and personal lives."
Steven Klar, at left, talks informally with students during his visit to campus in February 2017 for the Klar Leadership Academy graduation.
The Academy bears the name of Steven Klar (Bus '69), the program's benefactor since 2015, when he made a gift specifically to establish The Klar Leadership Academy. Klar has credited The University of Toledo and his education in COBI with providing a solid foundation for his business career. Klar is the president of The Klar Organization, a diversified real estate development, building and brokerage firm. "Steven Klar's gift has had a profound impact on our students lives and career trajectory for which we are exceptionally grateful," says Longenecker.
Now in its third year, the leadership academy has proven itself as a success. "I like the tone of the program and the quality of the student population," says Klar. When the Academy first began, he wondered how the program was recruiting the "cream of the crop" top UT students. Klar says when he saw that professors and academic counselors were giving students recommendations, he realized the program's potential to shape the next generation of leaders. "Students have shown me they're really interested in being a part of this."
Gary Insch, dean of the College of Business and Innovation at UT, speaks to the graduating class of students in The Klar Leadership Academy in February 2017.
The Advanced Leadership Academy, a program Longenecker created nine years ago, was a precursor to the Klar Leadership Academy. At that time, only the very best graduate students in the College of Business and Innovation had access to a leadership development program. COBI Dean Gary Insch envisioned an undergraduate leadership development program and was a stalwart advocate for The Klar Leadership Academy. "Without Gary Insch," says Longenecker, "none of this would have happened." The program is open to all undergraduate students across UT's colleges. "We provide X number of slots per college," Longenecker says, which are given to students who excel in their chosen academic fields. Each college's administration decides which students to recruit.
Longenecker loves giving students the chance to interact with Klar whenever he visits—such as Klar did this past February for the 2016-17 class graduation—but also via frequent phone calls. Recently, six students got to interact with Klar on a conference call in Longenecker's office. "I allow students to volunteer for this interaction so they can benefit from having time with him. He coaches them, telling them to think big, don't be afraid to take risks, you can do anything you set your mind to do." Klar says he stays connected to the program through these monthly talks with students and advises them on ways to build on their leadership qualities.
Students in the Klar Leadership Academy are exposed to many leadership development skills during the program that begins as classes commence for Fall Semester. A visit to the 180th Ohio National Guard Air Base exposes to students to an avionic team that keeps the planes flying through dedicated team efforts
Klar says all of the program's activities have the kind of skills development that emerging leaders need. "The camp is bonding," he says of the Miakonda retreat, adding that, "whether it's going to the art museum for some training, or going out to the Air National Guard base to talk with the commander, each thing they do is starting to help them feel more confident, and leaders need to be confident. And they need to know about teamwork and networking."
Transformational experiences
"We give them formal instruction, awesome networking opportunities, the opportunity to interact with senior leaders from a wide spectrum of organizations, and then we take them places and expose them to cool things, like when we take them out to the 180th Ohio Air National Guard Base to talk to the commanding officer, to stand in the flight line and see planes take off, eat with the crews who do maintenance on them. To be there with the people who are the avionic specialists to talk about, as a team, how they keep these planes flying," explains Longenecker.
The Klar Leadership Academy concludes with a practicum that engages students in all of the phases of coordinating and implementing a Feed My Starving Children meal-preparation event. The goal this year is to package 160,000 meals to ship to a Third World country where they are distributed by humanitarian agencies.
The students' experiences with teams of people who rely on each other to get a job done transfer over to some hands-on practice in the students' community service projects. They include two food-based initiatives to address hunger. They work at the Cherry Street Mission in Toledo to prepare 2,500 Thanksgiving meals to feed local neighbors who don't' have the means to purchase and cook a holiday meal. And, as part of the program's practicum requirement, students are responsible for the planning, fundraising, staffing, and implementation of a Feed My Starving Children event, with a goal of producing 160,000 meals that will be sent to a Third World country.
Klar says he is always impressed with the students' drive and output during a Feed My Starving Children event. "It's gratifying to me and it's exhilarating to them," to accomplish this task. The results of the Klar Leadership Academy illustrate the program's value. "The leaders of tomorrow are coming out of it," Klar says.
"At the end of the day," says Longenecker, "this is really about helping our terrific students see a bigger picture. They begin to realize their behavior, attitude and energy can have a transformational effect on other people if they know how to channel it. So, what we're doing is teaching our young people how to think bigger, how to know themselves, and how to take control of their lives, and in doing so, they're going to be in a better spot to go out and change the world and improve the human condition, which is our UT mission."
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Like nearly everyone in the publishing industry these days, the publishing professors at SFU have plenty going on. For example, take Dr. Juan Pablo Alperin, who teaches PUB802: Technology & Evolving Forms of Publishing, is the Public Knowledge Project's Associate Faculty Director of Research, is the recent recipient of the Open Scholarship Award from the Canadian Social Knowledge Institute, and on top of all of that is also the man behind many research projects at the Scholarly Communications Lab, which he co-directs.
While not all of them are directly related to the trade industry, almost everything they do is about scholarly publishing. We wanted to highlight some of the interesting things he and his team have been working on lately.
Alperin's team is looking at news coverage of government-funded papers in biomedical research (specifically cancer) by analyzing how many times each study is mentioned in the news, and where. More specifically, they are looking at how the news is shared based on the 4 tiers of news coverage in both traditional and non-traditional outlets—a hierarchy that editors often use when determining the value of a story.
They're also working on building a tool for academic journals to have article-level metrics. Altmetrics are alternative ways of measuring scholarly impact, such as references in online news media and social media, as opposed to more traditional measures that identify things such as number of citations.
Alperin and his team investigated the review, promotion, and tenure (RPT) process in the U.S. and Canada. Their goal was to deliver recommendations to universities and colleges that would encourage behavioural change towards a greater opening of access to research results.
They began by collecting RPT guidelines from over 100 institutions and assessed the degree to which they included Open Access (OA) recommendations.
"Despite countless policies and mandates promoting open access, as well as the development of tools and resources that facilitate it, and despite years of advocacy work, the majority of researchers are still not compelled to make their research outputs publicly available because the incentive structures that drive faculty's research dissemination strategies remain unchanged," says the team.
The team is continuing on to Phase II of the project, where they will be studying faculty perceptions and beliefs regarding the RPT process, how RPT documents influence perceptions of the process, and the factors outside of RPT guidelines that influence how faculty disseminate their research.
In April, the team hosted a roundtable discussion about using social media to share science stories. Invited were: a YouTuber, an Instagram biologist, a traditional science journalist turned freelancer, and a journalist from Hakai Magazine (which specializes in citizen science).
Similar to the roundtable discussion on how scientists are sharing science stories via social media, this project also looks at how science communicators are using untraditional methods to share their message (such as vlogging, instagramming, etc.).
As Science Writers and Communicators of Canada recently added "communicators" to their focus, Alperin's team wanted to look at who and where these communicators are and how to best support them. They also wanted to look at how they differ from conventional science communicators in terms of standard ethics, accuracy, and practice; how they see themselves, and how they reach their audiences.
The findings will help identify the goals and challenges of science communication in Canada, and how to best support, train, and create outreach activities that will improve the quality of public engagement with science.
The team combed the social web to identify public concerns about diabetes to direct academic research on the disease. This method of harnessing public engagement to directly impact research helps connect and involve the general public in academia, and vice versa.
Many people share things over social media privately, such as through direct message or email. This sharing, known as dark social, currently cannot be accurately tracked. So the team looked at how altmetrics measure dark social, and found that there is a considerable amount of sharing done out of the public sphere that is captured by altmetrics.
In this paper, they looked at how during the Zika virus outbreak there was an uptick in Zika research. Although the purpose of sharing research was to communicate with and inform the general public, the team used a language detection algorithm and "found that up to 90% of Twitter and 76% of Facebook posts are in English" despite English not being the first language of those at the centre of the epidemic.
Among other things, their paper says, "Our results suggest that Facebook is a more effective channel than Twitter, if communication is desired to be in the native language of the affected country." They also explain that altmetrics favour English-language communication, large Western publications, and Twitter, meaning we need to build nationally relevant metrics in order to more accurately measure social impact.
This paper looks at how primary research literature affects the public's understanding and engagement with science; and how knowledge diffuses using social media. In their small case study, they found that Open Access articles shared tended to stay within small communities comprised of mainly researchers and did not generally reach the outside community.
SFU Vancouver and SFU Public Square invite you to share the story of impact or potential impact of your research at Researching the City: SFU Innovates.
SFU will be hosting this event on Wednesday, October 12th. It is open for submissions from staff, faculty, students, alumni and community partners with strong connections to our university. Presenting at Researching the City will give you the chance to showcase your research project to potential collaborators and describe how it can or will create positive change.
Apply to Present or Register to Attend. Deadline for submissions: Sunday, September 25th, 11:59pm.
Our Faculty's FCAT blog has a new showcase of Dr Juan Alperin (@juancommander), who has just been awarded a three-year SSHRC Insight Grant for "Understanding the Societal Impact of Research Through Social Media." The proposed project seeks to create an empirical and methodological basis for the systematic analysis of the societal impact of research through the engagement with scholarly documents on social media.
Read the full post from the FCAT Blog: Research gets Social: New study uses social media to explore public applications of academic knowledge.
As the communication of research increasingly takes place on social media platforms, there is enormous potential to capture and analyze digital traces left by scholars. This offers, for the first time, the opportunity to study—using both quantitative and qualitative methods—the processes of knowledge dissemination and co-creation between academia and the public. Taking advantage of this opportunity, this project asks: What is the nature and extent of societal impact of research that can be observed through the public's engagement with research on social media?
Deadline for applications: This position is now closed.
Applicants should send a CV, cover letter, statement of research interest (1 page), as well as the names and contact information of 2 references to Dr. Juan Pablo Alperin (juan@alperin.ca).


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"Women Today Are More Educated & Financially More Secure": Big B
Amitabh's statement fits in a pertinent way as far as the current scenario in the global entertainment industry is concerned.
Big B rues how patriarchal mindsets still dominate most part of India, where the society has not allowed women to freely use the fundamental right of legal recourse in cases of harassment.
"Many crimes against women go unreported because women are scared to go to the police station, where they may face further harassment. Legal recourse is the fundamental right of every citizen and women have been denied that right because society does not like a woman who confronts her tormentors," Amitabh, 75, has penned in a foreword for Pink: The Inside Story (HarperCollins/226 pp/Rs 299).
The book, by film historian Gautam Chintamani, chronicles the making, impact, and script of Pink, which bagged the National Award for Best Film on Social Issues for provoking discussions on crimes against women.
Amitabh's statement fits in a pertinent way as far as the current scenario in the global entertainment industry is concerned.
After multiple women stood up and raised their voice against Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein for sexual harassment and rape, more women have spoken out about their experiences with filmmaker James Toback and even actors Kevin Spacey and Dustin Hoffman.
"Women today are more educated and financially more secure; they are ambitious and assertive; and yet, there seems to be no end to the atrocities perpetrated against women. You just have to pick up the newspaper every morning to know this," Big B writes.
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He says he himself chose to feature in a film like Pink (2016) — which highlighted how "no means no" — because "as an older member of the industry, I felt there needed to be a change in my engagement with my profession".
In the film, he essays Deepak Sehgal, a lawyer who fights in favour of three girls and makes valid arguments to highlight the issue of consent and a woman's right to say no.
Big B says in the book that his relationship with the three girls reminds him of his own bond with his granddaughters.
"It's important for me that they grow up in a society that offers them the necessary protections and privileges."
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Wizz Air is expanding its network in Sibiu
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By Anca Bernovici	 Last updated Nov 27, 2017
Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, will further expand its Sibiu operations, adding a second Airbus A320 aircraft to its local fleet in June 2018, a press release informs.
At the same time, Wizz will launch five long-awaited routes from Sibiu and increase frequencies on four popular services adding a total of 21 incremental flights to its schedule.
Together with the new connections to Copenhagen, Charleroi, Paris Beauvais, Basel and Frankfurt Hahn, starting in June 2018, Sibiu's low fare network will be expanded to a total of 11 routes to 8 countries.
"We continue to create great benefits for the local community by creating new jobs, further stimulating the regional economy as well as the inbound tourism, as Sibiu's tourism sector has developed remarkably in the past year," Johan Eidhagen, Chief Marketing Officer at Wizz Air, stated.
The additional aircraft will also allow Wizz to increase the frequency of flights on four services from summer 2018: London-Luton route will become daily; Memmingen Munich and Dortmund flights will increase to five, while the connection to Nuremberg will be operated four times per week.
The second Airbus A320, joining Sibiu's fleet from June 2018, has been previously assigned to Tirgu Mures local operations. The additional aircraft to Sibiu base will further support to consolidate and diversify Transylvania's network plan for 2018, while Sibiu's low fare network will be expanded with a total of 21 incremental weekly frequencies, creating new travel opportunities to and from Transylvania.
The increased investment at Sibiu airport will bring Wizz Air's investment to almost USD 200 million, and the Wizz team at Sibiu will increase to more than 70 direct employees, all trained to deliver the highest standards of customer service and aviation safety, ensuring an excellent passenger experience at every stage of the Wizz Air journey.
In 2018, WIZZ offers in total more than 9.2 million seats on sale from 10 Romanian airports on 142 routes to 20 countries. Wizz Air will have next year 24 aircraft based in Romania, including 7 of the ultra-efficient brand new 230-seat Airbus A321, employing over 850 customer-oriented local crew.
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I started my way in life with the intention to pursue a teaching career. But, after graduating from the Faculty of Letters – the University of Bucharest in 2004, my first job as a reporter at one of the leading newspapers in Romania changed my perspective. I have specialized in communication and communication campaigns, following the Master's courses at the Faculty of Journalism and Communication Studies (FJSC), attending a BBC Communications scholarship.
I've represented several important publications in Romania as business journalist, being accredited in the finance and banking field. In 2015, I had the opportunity to interview the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Mission Chief for Romania, Andrea Schaechter. As business journalist, I also had the opportunity to interview ministers for Economics and Commercial
Affairs offices within different embassies in Romania or officials of large companies investing on the domestic market.
After almost 15 years of journalism, I still want to explore new ways, to inform and stay updated. That's why The Romania Journal project fits me so well.
Today I describe myself as a passionate about the history of world culture, having a PhD in Hebrew Culture and Civilization, after a scholarship at the University of Haifa International School, as a language addict, an environmental activist, pet lover and traveler.
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Of course, there are some places where the Focus Plus is better than the Quest, though it's questionable whether those differences justify spending twice as much. The Focus Plus has a 75Hz refresh rate while the Quest features a speed of 72Hz. HTC's headset also has a slightly larger field of view at 110-degrees. The Quest provides a 100-degree FOV.
For users who want to bring in their own headphones, the Focus Plus is actually lacking the headphone port, which is surprising for the more expensive headset.
When it comes down to it, the differences between the two headsets are quite small. At the end of the day, it's all about the exclusive games and experiences Sense Arena Is the Virtual Reality Hockey Trainer That'll Blow Your Mind Sense Arena Is the Virtual Reality Hockey Trainer That'll Blow Your Mind Virtual reality is finally poised to make its way into sports with the Sense Arena VR hockey training system. Read More that'll determine which headset is worth buying. It's up to HTC to provide buyers with a reason to spend twice as much because the hardware itself doesn't stand out enough.
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Q: Split x axis for every value in graph, in Power BI I have the following graph in Power BI:

and I'm trying to recreate the below graph from Excel (note the X axis with the months February and January, with the Operation Text:

As you can see, my attempt only displays the Operation Text rather than the month and Operation Text).
Here is what my current axis looks like:

Changing the axis to have Actual Start Date on top, rather than the Operation Text:

Makes my graph look like this:

Is it possible to achieve the same outcome as in Excel, with the values in my graph showing the two months side by side, for each operation text? If so, how can I do this?
I've tried looking into the X axis 'format' settings and wasn't able to see anything obvious to help achieve this. In addition, unfortunately the graph I'm looking to recreate is only a screenshot so I am unable to see how it achieves that outcome.
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As suggested, I attempted to place Operation Text into the Legend field in my Visualisations section but I am unable to, due to the fact that I have two Value fields (the two columns Actual Hours and Estimated Hours).

A: @CR7SMS is correct. You just need to expand down to the next level using that split arrow in the upper right of the visual so that this:

Becomes this:

Note that to get the axis to look like this, you'll need to sort on month rather than one of the measures.

You'll also want to turn off 'Concatenate labels' toggle in the 'Format > X axis' section of the visual settings.

A: You would have to drill down one level, using the arrows seen at the top right of your first screenshot. For your specific purposes, the split arrow should do the trick. Hope this helps.

A: Have you tried moving your date or operation text column in legend section ?..not 100% but something close to your requirement you can achieve


I have evolved from making ceramics with almost pre-Industrial Revolution materials and technology to manufacturing them using technology from the next Industrial Revolution. In doing so my practice has virtually leapt 250 years.
The majority of my friends from the Studio Pottery world are baffled. My work no longer shares one of the prime motivations of handmade ceramics- the expression of material qualities and processes.
The process I now use prevents me from capturing a moment in time in the same way as I could with liquid coloured slips, but my approach to the design and digital manufacture of pieces like The Wedgwoodn't Tureen doesn't divorce me from the need to engage with material qualities.
So if I loose something that was an important ingredient, what do I gain? Freedom.
I am liberated from some of the restrictions of material properties; I don't have to think about the centrifugal forces that impose their effects on the form of a thrown pot; gravity has no influence.
Most importantly I am freed from the 'baggage' associated with Studio Pottery, whose genesis was the Arts and Craft Movement and its rejection of the dehumanising effects of industrial production and the division of labour.
In fact, the process I employ now has the potential to turn the circle back to the pre-Industrial Revolution days of direct contact between the maker and the customer. 3D printing or Additive Manufacturing (AM) or whatever you wish to call it, is not restricted by the need for moulds or tooling. A design can be customised for customer before it is manufactured.
A blacksmith gains the skills required to choose the right metal for the job through direct experience (tacit knowledge). Materials need to be appropriate to the task asked of them and as AM is primarily a material based technology, with new materials and variations coming onto the market on a regular basis, then those engaged with them surely require the same skills as the blacksmith.
As part of my RCA project I used The Wedgwoodn't Tureen to test the capabilities of the software, hardware and materials of AM and particularly the materials and processes developed by Axiatec. Now that I have acquired a basic understanding, I can go on to exploit the freedom that they give me. Through the design and production of new work I continue my testing and expand my tacit knowledge in the process.
Having divorced myself from the Studio Pottery movement, the approach to my work is bound to be framed by 25 years of making pots, but my new work has been able to take on a more conceptual direction, engaging with ideas that I hope the viewer will find thought-provoking.


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Lift Yo'self!
Got introduced to the Lift app by Tim Ferriss(via his random show). It's essentially an app that allows you to check-in to some of the good habits you'd like to get used to, but you can also check-in to any task/label you'd like. For example, you want to floss daily? Add it as a habit and check-in whenever you floss. So far, I've added about 11 habits that range from drinking more water, to doing pushups, to working on a secret project. I think the key factor for this app is that it simply makes me remember that there are some stuff that I'd like to do today as a ritual, but not necessary stress my mind as to what those things are. Just open up the app and a list of the items are conveniently there for me to see, check off, and more importantly, remind me that I want to check them off.
But onto the design of the app; there are some really interesting design patterns here, where I think crowd sourcing really comes into play. By default, and I think also by standard now, you're introduced to a really nice welcome screen and login option. The design of the registration form is simple and clean(it accepts 1-letter last names — good) and it really makes you want to follow through to the next step. This is also aided by the fact that the registration is quick.
Then you're given an option to add some "good" habits. For me, there were about 5 items that I immediately wanted to add. This was all driven by the fact that the app had taxonomized choices of habits. Knowing that there were about 15K people that wanted to add flossing as part of their daily habit, made me want to add it as well.
It makes me think of how the app must have looked before people really started to use it? If the number was of users who wanted to floss had been 12 instead of 15,000 would that have made a difference? How much velocity would the habit addition page would have slowed down if the habits didn't list such high numbers?
The app is then followed by a sweet interface to check-in on the habit itself with a big round check mark that lights up when accomplished. Finally, a report of your checked off items can be seen and a report comes in your mail the following day, which re-energizes the cycle all over again.
There are a couple of lag/mis-communication issues that occur when going through the app and quickly adding and checking things off. Even over wifi it doesn't seem like it's really hitting the mark in this aspect. But overall, it's not enough to prevent you from using it effectively.
Check it out if you feel like finding another way to remind yourself to do something you probably should be doing. For me, by entering in this blog entry I have checked off 7 items off of the list of 11!
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Speaking at General Assembly tonight about form and function and how being a designer/developer helps startups in getting a better product out. Hopefully, I'll be able to share some tips that have been helpful for me.
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First hearing of this game. Instantly, the weapon customizing aspect seems fun, but could get a bit dry over time. Love the 3rd person POV tho.
Looking forward to checking this out.
Adventure Time. Finally.
Kept hearing about Adventure Time. Started watching it. Everyone who has told me about it was absolutely right. I love it.
Remote Posting
Synced up my iPhone app to be able to post on this here blog using WordPress for iOS.
When I checked this app about a year ago, the only updates you were able to make were the pre-set blogs you would create on WordPress.com. Glad they updated it to post to personal instances of WordPress as well.
All you have to do is make sure XML-RPC is enabled in the "Writing" section of your Settings.
Team Fortress 2 & Sleeping Dogs
Dumbfounded at how much design happens for these promotions.
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Zurb Foundation Video Embeds
The WordPress theme that I'm using uses the Foundation framework from Zurb (located here). But one thing it didn't seem to do so well was the embedded videos from youtube. Sure they would show up, but once I started trying out the responsiveness, it would remain at a static width. It would break things, but it was ugly.
Here is a great little solution from the peeps at Zurb. Responsive Video.
For more information on Foundation, the responsive framework. Click here.
Awesomenauts
Awesomenauts intro. A new 2D MOBA game on Steam. Simply epic. Reminds me of the Galaxy Rangers and Bionic Six intro.
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Law to protect patients from private hospital overcharging now in effect
Patients can, from now on, expect reasonable prices for treatment at private hospitals and can demand that private hospitals provide an estimate of their treatment costs, including the prices of medication, as well as the costs of nursing and treatment services, before undergoing treatment. The new consumer rights were announced by the Commerce Ministry.
The ministerial announcement, which is now enforceable, aims to impose price controls on medical service charges at private hospitals, which have long been criticized by consumer protection groups for profiteering.
According to the announcement, private hospitals, producers, importers and distributers of medicines must declare, to the Internal Trade Department, the prices of medicinal products defined in the UCEP list and the TMT list is the next step.
Internal Trade Department director-general Vichai Plohanakit said that this measure will ensure fair prices for patients, adding that executives of private hospitals which fail to comply will be liable to one year imprisonment and/or a fine of 20,000 baht plus an addition fine of 2,000 baht per day until they do comply.
Private hospitals must display QR codes showing the prices of medicines to give the public easy access to their pricing information.
For out-patient medication, private hospitals are now required to issue a prescription showing both the generic and trade names of the drugs, their price and how they are used.
Mr. Vichai explained that private hospitals must not provide unnecessary medical treatment or services to the patients as a way of overcharging them.
A committee to oversee reasonable treatment will be set up in each province to handle complaints from patients. Executives of private hospitals that charge their patients for unreasonable treatment may face seven years imprisonment and/or a fine of up to 140,000 baht.
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Survey responses revealed racial differences in HR-QoL, with lower scores reported by black and Hispanic patients.
This study closely examined predictors of HR-QoL by race after a previous survey indicated poor HR-QoL among minority patients with colorectal cancer. The researchers examined how these predictors might relate to survival.
For the study, more than 1300 patients with colorectal cancer (316 blacks, 366 Hispanics, and 450 whites) were surveyed within 1 year of diagnosis. The researchers used Short-Form-12 survey (SF-12), a tool frequently used to assess patient outcomes. The 12 questions in SF-12 assess physical composite summary (PCS), which measures functional health, and mental composite summary (MCS), which measures mental health. The norm of SF-12 is set to 50 such that any values lower than 50 are considered poor quality of life compared with the general population.
Additionally, patients completed a questionnaire designed to extract epidemiology and socio-demographic factors. Vital status and histologic information was retrieved from the MD Anderson Cancer Center tumor registry.
Survey responses revealed racial differences in HR-QoL, with mean PCS and mean MCS scores lower among black and Hispanic patients compared with white patients. This finding suggests poorer HR-QoL in these patients, explained Michelle Hildebrandt, PhD, assistant professor of Epidemiology at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston.
Additionally, Hispanics who had never married were 3 times as likely to experience poor physical HR-QoL compared with those who had married. This result was not observed in black or white patients.
Hispanic patients with some college education experienced a lower risk of poor MCS; a correlation not seen in black or white patients.
Black and white women experienced twice the risk of poor PCS compared with men, although this correlation was not observed in Hispanic women.
2. Minority colorectal cancer patients report higher burden of poor quality-of-life than whites [news release]. Houston, TX: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; March 27, 2017. https://www.mdanderson.org/newsroom/2017/03/minority-colorectal-cancer-patients-report-higher-burden-of-poor-quality-of-life-than-whites.html. Accessed April 12, 2017.


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Personality Tests: Back With a Vengeance
Are you an INTJ or an ESFP? Why employers love personality tests more than ever, and what you need to know before you pick up a pencil.
By Alison Overholt 7 minute Read
The first time I tried it, I was 16. I was a little curious, a little scared — but I couldn't help myself and did it anyway. The most recent time was just about a week ago. Each time, I learned a little bit more about myself, some of it uncomfortably revealing. I'm not talking about drugs or backseat necking, but about personality tests.
But what if, instead of being my own odd little hobby, it was a corporate requirement? What if my boss asked me to take one of these tests and then proceeded to evaluate my performance, my career possibilities, my personality based on the results? Suddenly the fun becomes scary, and more than a little creepy. Yet it's happening more and more frequently in companies across America, from DuPont to Best Buy to Toyota. They're investing large sums of money to figure out what types of employees they've got — and who they want more of.
Truth is, these tests come in and out of fashion, and right now they're back with a vengeance. They gained their greatest power in the 1950s as a means to create homogenized bureaucracies filled with carbon copies of the most industrious employees. (William H. Whyte famously skewered this approach in his 1956 management classic, The Organization Man, even including an appendix on how to cheat the tests. Rule No. 1: "When asked for word associations or comments about the world, give the most conventional, run-of-the-mill, pedestrian answer possible.") By the 1990s, though, how could anyone make a case for describing the ideal "type" of employee, when everything in the business culture was about creativity, innovation, and individuality?
Today's tests attempt to meld the 1950s' desire for the perfect employee with the 1990s belief in the individual. They incorporate some advances in academic personality research and have been made gender and race neutral. So what do you do when faced with one? And just what is a company looking for? To find out, I indulged my addiction once again.
Sing Your Themes
Today's personality tests are less about comparing your expected performance to others' and more about discovering the things about work that motivate you.
Today's personality tests are less about comparing your expected performance to others' and more about discovering the things about work that motivate you. The idea is to help employees and managers alike understand and appreciate each other's individual styles and greatest strengths, so working together becomes smoother and so employees can be matched with jobs where they'll naturally shine. "We're looking for what is hardwired into a person. What do people naturally gravitate to, where do they get lost in the moment, where do they get intense satisfaction?" says Vandana Allman, Gallup's global practice leader for talent-based hiring.
Gallup's StrengthsFinder, based on 25,000 interviews with high-performing international executives, purports to identify those core talents. After a computer test that takes about 15 minutes to complete, StrengthsFinder tells you which five "themes" (out of 34) dominate your personality. The themes are such things as "command" (tendency to take charge of a situation) and "restorative" (being energized by solving problems). The idea is that different roles will better suit you depending on which themes dominate. Companies laser-focused on efficiency as well as innovation seek to figure out which "types" make up their top performers in each job category so that they can replicate them.
Beyond the Interview
Employers also use personality tests as a way to deal with increasingly slick job-seeking candidates. When everyone knows the polished answers to the tricky interview question, it's just too hard to figure out who's the A-player and who's the problem. "Some people are terrific at interviewing, but then they get on the job and it's a different story," says Kathleen P. Frank, president of Augur Inc., a New Jersey-based company that administers the Predictive Index (PI) tool and consults for 52 companies. The PI measures extroversion, dominance, patience, formality, judgmental thinking, energy, and morale by asking individuals to describe themselves and the way others see them by checking off a series of adjectives. For example, I tried the PI and learned that I'm two standard deviations above average in terms of energy levels and that I hate formality at work.
There's No One Type
Personality tests are not used solely as a hiring or promotion screen but also have value as a learning and team-building tool inside companies. The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), for example, is exclusively intended for that purpose. "There are 16 personality types and none are 'better' or 'worse' than any other," says Linda V. Berens, founder of TRI, a California-based company that trains workshop leaders. But does your HR department think there's an ideal type? "I've seen some situations where people have to wear their type on a name tag, and they'll say things like, 'I'm an ISTJ so I can't be creative,' or 'I'm an INTJ so I have no people skills,' and that's just not true," says Berens. "Everyone can learn and all of these traits have different levels of intensity in each person. It's unfortunate that often, in an effort to make this test simple to understand, people make it overly simplistic in its application."
No matter which test you may face, you can't really study for a personality test. The whole point of one is to figure out what your first and most natural reaction is in a given situation. But you can prepare. Don't let yourself be surprised at your next interview with a request to take the test. Search the company's Web site and recent articles about the company as part of your standard interview preparation and find out whether an assessment is frequently used. If so, read the book about the theory. In the case of StrengthsFinder, it's called Now, Discover Your Strengths. The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator has whole shelves of books devoted to it at any bookstore.
Taking the time to understand the intent and the logic of personality tests will not only settle your nerves before you tackle them but will also make for a more dynamic conversation with your prospective employer. Even if the test you're asked to take is different from the one you read up on, many of the principles are consistent, as are the aims of the companies that use them as an evaluation tool.
Ask All the Right Questions
Here at Fast Company , our top managers and editors were all recently asked to take the MBTI evaluation and submit their results to HR, resulting in more than a little anxiety. What would the results be used for? Who would get to see them? What if my type didn't match what the boss thought he wanted in a management-level person? Turns out that these are all questions every applicant should feel confident asking their managers or prospective managers administering a personality test. Try to understand why your manager is interested in personality theory. Remember that this process gives you as much insight into the corporate management philosophy as the test will give the company into your personal philosophy. "They can be useful learning tools," says Lara Kammrath, who teaches management at Columbia's Graduate School of Business, "but are worrying in other uses because of their very low ability to predict actual workplace behaviors."
Don't Bother 'Cheating'
And that's why it's silly to think of personality tests as "tests" at all. "Do not try to game the test," says Steffanie L. Wilk, a management professor at Wharton. "If they're well-designed they'll have lie scales built in that will show if you're answering in ways that aren't consistent." As you might imagine, showing up on the radar as trying to cheat won't endear you to your interviewer. And in a team-building scenario, it won't demonstrate much trust in your colleagues.
Instead, use the test as a learning opportunity. It may start a conversation with your boss about what really motivates you and why you're not feeling 100% engaged by your job right now. Or it may reveal that you'd be a complete black sheep in the division where you thought you really wanted a position. And just think: If you cheat "successfully" and land a job by presenting yourself as someone other than who you are, you'll probably be miserable the instant you set foot in the job. "You just don't want an environment that won't be amenable to your style," says Wilk. "You're choosing them as much as they're choosing you."
A version of this article appeared in the November 2004 issue of Fast Company magazine.


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Wrecked Cast, EPs on Lost Parallels: 'There's No Smoke Monster'
By Michael Ausiello / June 8 2016, 11:19 AM PDT
Courtesy of TBS
There's a good reason why TBS' new comedy Wrecked (premiering Tuesday at 10/9c) has been likened to ABC's Lost: The former was born out of the latter.
"It was the touchstone for Wrecked," confirms Justin Shipley, who co-created series (which was shot entirely on location in Puerto Rico) with his younger brother Jordan Shipley. "We're huge fans of Lost. I will still defend all six seasons."
As the elder Shipley explains, Wrecked takes Lost's central conceit — a plane crashes on a deserted island, leaving a group of strangers stranded — and puts a Below Average Joe and Jane spin on it. "On Lost, there were, like, 40 people who survived on the island, but you really only followed the 10 most attractive and most equipped [to get by]," notes Justin. "But what about the other 30? Most flights are filled with people who have no [survival] skills whatsoever — how do they grapple with this larger-than-life scenario? And then we unpacked it from there."
Asif Ali, who plays well-heeled sports agent Pack, points out that one of the biggest differences between the two shows is "there's no crazy supernatural stuff" on Wrecked. "There's no Smoke Monster. There are no 'Others.'"
Fellow co-star Ally Maki (aka the sweet-natured Jess) reveals that she was the lone Wrecked cast member who had not seen a single episode of Lost. "So I watched the pilot the first day I got to Puerto Rico," shares the actress, who, despite being "immediately hooked," declares with a somewhat biased smile, "I think Wrecked is 10 times better. We've got action, adventure and comedy. It has something for everyone."
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Tonganoxie track star heads to Emporia State
Former Tonganoxie High School sports standout Jackie Wilson recently signed a national letter of intent to be a member of next year's Emporia State University track team.
In early November, Wilson, who was also a four-year starter for the Chieftain basketball team, went to Johnson County Community College on a basketball scholarship following her 1998 graduation.
But Wilson, who threw the shotput and discus for Tonganoxie's track team, couldn't stay away from the sport for long.
After playing basketball during her first year at college, she switched sports and began throwing the hammer for the track team instead.
That was a move that paid off for Wilson.
Last year she finished eight at nationals, which attracted colleges who offered her scholarships, including Emporia State.
"A couple months ago, some coaches came down to Johnson County and talked to her," said mother Betty Wilson.
Junior High teacher named coach of year
At a post-season meeting of the 11 volleyball coaches in Benedictine College's league, Tonganoxie Junior High School teacher Chris Herron was presented the coach of the year award.
Although the award is for coaches, Herron said much of the credit goes to his team, which he guided to the best record in school history.
The team finished the season 30-8, won its conference and got farther in the post-season than any Benedictine team ever has.
The Herron-guided team won two games at the regional level before losing to Colombia College, which was this year's national runner-up and the national champion the two year's before that.
"How well the team played this year is most of it," he said. "So, I really don't know how to feel about it I'm more excited about how we did at regionals."
Seventh-grade B-team finishes year with win
Tonganoxie's seventh-grade girls basketball B-team wrapped up its season last week, splitting its two games.
In it's first game of the week, the team matched up with Eudora on Dec. 5.
Though the game was a close battle early on, with the score tied 4-4 after the first quarter, Eudora was able to pull away from the Warriors, beating them 23-14.
Tonganoxie coach Phil Jeannin said the team played some of its best basketball of the season two days later.
In its final game of the season on Thursday, the team faced Lexington.
The Warriors won that game, 13-6 behind a stifling defense that held Lexington scoreless for the entire first half.
The B-team finished its season with a 6-7 record.
A-team victorious in season finale
The A-team's matchup against Eudora was much like the B-team's, with both teams playing close early on. The score was 7-5 Eudora after the first quarter.
But unlike the B-team game, during which Eudora pulled away slowly, the A-team game feature a second-quarter explosion by Eudora.
In the second quarter, Tonganoxie was outscored 13-3. The Warriors were never able to recover, and lost the game 14-24.
The A-team's Thursday meeting with Lexington was another mirror of the B-team game.
In both games, the Warriors' defense held Lexington scoreless for the first two quarters.
But while the B-team didn't get on the scoreboard much more than Lexington in its 13-6 victory, the A-team complemented its defensive performance with an excellent offensive performance.
Behind 11 points and four blocks from Maggie Gratny, the Warriors rolled to a 37-5 victory.
Coach Phill Jeannin said his team did a good job passing the ball in the game.
"I was so proud that we had 15 assists on our 18 field goals," said coach Phil Jeannin. "That shows how well we are playing as a team."
The victory pushed the A-Team's record to 7-5 heading into this Thursday's Monticello tournament.
Last week's box scores:
Eighth-grade
Dec. 5 vs. Eudora
Tonganoxie 20, Eudora 22
Bogard-2, Dickinson-0, Heim-4, Jeannin-2, Weller-2, Deaver-0, Elliot-0, Heintzelman-8, Schwegler-2.
Dec. 7 vs. Lexington
Tonganoxie 42, Lexington 15
Bogard-3, Coffee-1, Elliot-2, Heintzelman-7, Jeannin-0, Woden-2, Dickinson-2, Deaver-0, Heim-16, Schwegler-0, Weller-9.
Seventh-grade A-team
Dec. 5 at Eudora
Tonganoxie 14 Eudora 24
Brosseit-2, Stauch-0 (5 steals), Hileman-1 (6 rebounds), King-0, Hartshorn-0, Gratny-3 (7 rebounds), Lenon-8, Robinson-0, Glenn-0.
Dec. 7 at Lexington
Tonganoxie 37, Lexington 5
Brosseit-4 (4 steals), Stauch-4 (5 assists), Hileman-2 (6 rebounds), King-6, Hartshorn-2, Gratny-11 (4 blocks), Lenon-4, Robinson-4, Larson-0, Glenn-0.
Seventh-grade B-team
Brosseit-4, Rodgers-0, Peterson-0, Radke-6, Shockey-0, Frevele-0, Elliott-0, Glenn-0, Larson-2, Hartshorn-0, Cain-0, Robinson-2.
Brosseit-2, Rodgers-1, Peterson-0, Radke-6, Shockey-0, Frevele-0, Elliot-0, Glenn-2, Larson-0, Hartshorn-0, Cain-0, Robinson-2.


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Cities for Life: November 30 is Global Day of Action against the Death Penalty
For the twentieth time this year, on November 30, the action "Cities for Life" or "Cities for Life – Cities against the Death Penalty" will be carried out.
The Catholic-Christian lay movement Community of Sant'Egidio, with headquarters in Rome and over 70,000 members in more than 70 countries worldwide, launched the project in 2002, in which cities from over 100 nations are now participating.
St. Boniface Church in Wiesbaden
On November 30, hundreds of cities will illuminate a central or characteristic building in a special way to draw attention to the death penalty and call for its abolition – from the Colosseum in Rome to the Obelisk in Buenos Aires. In the many years since November 30 was established as the Cities for Life Day of Action, more than 2370 cities have participated, including more than 70 capital cities.
The date was chosen because the Grand Duchy of Tuscany was the first European state to abolish the death penalty on November 30, 1786. In the meantime, there is no longer a death penalty in the whole of Europe – with the exception of Belarus.
Germany was and is represented with about 300 cities. Berlin, Frankfurt, Munich, Cologne, Hamburg, Bremen, Stuttgart, Dortmund, Düsseldorf, Leipzig, Dresden are only the best known from a long list of participating cities. In addition to the lighting of the respective building, there are usually accompanying actions of human rights groups in many cities, which want to specifically educate about the death penalty, which this year again corona conditioned but not all in the usual form can take place.
The German Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty (GCADP) together with Amnesty International is again involved in Wiesbaden this year. In addition to the illumination of the Bonifatiuskirche, two flags with the confession against the death penalty will be hoisted in front of the church for ten days. An art exhibition on the topic will be presented in the church.
Furthermore, GCADP is again involved in Frankfurt/Main, where a new multimedia presentation is on the program in addition to the illumination of the Church of St. Bernhard in the Nordend, and the association was able to win Krefeld this year for the "Cities for Life" campaign.
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Source: http://todesstrafe-nachrichten.jimdofree.com (29.11.2021)
More about the participation of the German Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty in the "Cities for Life" campaign can be found here in our website.
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COVID-19: Here's a phase-by-phase look at how B.C. hopes to re-open parts of society
It's too soon to say exactly how certain sectors will be given the green light to re-open, and when
May. 8, 2020 4:00 p.m.
As health officials work to sort out the particulars around what specific industries and sectors will need to do in order to re-open safely, British Columbians have been given a high-level road map as to what will relaunch, and when.
Led by provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry, the multi-phase plan which has been dubbed "the new normal" will rely on whether B.C. sees a required decrease in the number of new daily COVID-19 cases.
As long as British Columbians don't let up on the basics – frequently washing hands, practising physical distancing, avoiding any non-essential trips, staying home when sick, and taking a careful approach to broadening social circles beyond those currently in their household – there has been much hope voiced by health officials that there could be overnight camping, movie theatres and other social activities returning in coming months.
"We need to have a slow and thoughtful reset, we do not want to undo all that we have done," Henry said on Thursday (May 7).
ALSO READ: Here's what is considered an essential service in B.C.
The plan to re-open parts of B.C., curated by Henry and Health Minister Adrian Dix, will meet its first test in a few weeks, as the province moves to "Phase Two" with the re-opening of libraries, in-person counselling, restaurants and more.
Henry has made it clear that bans will be reintroduced if she sees a resurgence in cases.
Here's a timeline of how the province plans to phase in various services.
Phase Two, mid-May:
Re-scheduling elective surgeries and other health services
Dix announced this week that health authorities have already started calling patients who were forced to reschedule an elective surgery due to hospital restrictions and so bed space remained open in case of a spike in COVID-19 cases.
Meanwhile, other medical services such as dentistry, physiotherapy, registered massage therapy and chiropractors will also be able to safely re-open. This includes physical therapy, speech therapy and similar services.
In-person counselling will also be able to resume under physical distancing protocols.
Hair salons and personal services
Welcome news for most: Salons, barber shops and other personal service establishments will be able to accept clients. The decision by health officials comes despite a growing petition signed by some stylists and barbers asking the province not to "single them out" by opening first.
Restaurants, cafes and pubs
In late April, a group of restaurateurs were asked to create a proposed plan on how the industry could re-open safely. Since mid-March, restaurants and pubs of all sizes have been operating only as take-out and delivery services due to concerns of physical distancing.
A possible blueprint, created by the BC Restaurant and Foodservices Association, on how businesses will have to adjust floor plans, seating arrangements and even the handling of cash, is currently before WorkSafeBC, which will be the final green light before dine-in options can return.
Henry has said that ensuring public trust is a second piece in the puzzle. The proposed plan includes a course that business owners and employees will have to undergo, and if passed, get to place a sticker on their front window.
Recreation and community spaces
Phase Two is also set to include the re-opening of museums, art galleries and libraries, as well as recreation spaces.
Parks, beaches and outdoor sites can also open. As with all other sites, physical distancing must be possible, as well as places to properly wash hands. In some cases, this could mean a cap on the number of visitors at any given time.
Health officials have OK'd some non-contact sports, such as soccer and lacrosse.
B.C. Parks has announced some trails will re-open to day use on May 14, with camping reservations to relaunch on May 25 through the Discover Camping online portal.
Office work spaces
Returning to the office will be likely for many British Columbians, but will have to be under measures that reduce the density of employees within certain areas.
Health officials have suggested that employers may stagger shifts, place physical barriers in between desks and space, and ensure hand sanitizer is available for staff.
All employers should have sick-day policies in place so employees don't attend work when ill, and consider providing work from home options when possible, to reduce contact intensity.
Child care and education
As parents and caregivers prepare to return to work, the province is anticipating an increased need in child care support.
Child care has been considered an essential service, meaning that was not forced to close down like other businesses. Officials have said that in-classroom education will involve its own set of phases – yet to be released – that will allow kids back in the classroom before others.
"With weeks left in the school year, we anticipate many kids will not return to the classroom until September," the province confirmed.
Phase Three, June to September
If transmission rates of COVID-19 remain low or in decline, Henry has said that further restrictions will be eased under enhanced measures.
While large-scale events, such as parades or mass gatherings will remain off the table through the summer and possibly into next year, the province is hopeful that British Columbians will be able to go to the movies again, starting in July.
The hotel industry has been hard-hit due to a decrease in overall travel both inter-provincially and internationally, forcing many to shutter.
In Victoria and Vancouver, some have entered agreements with the province to serve as temporary housing for hundreds of homeless people currently living in three large encampments.
Exactly what protocols will be put in place in order for hotels and resorts to open safely have not been released, but will likely involve enhanced cleaning and limited guests. The World Health Organization and Henry have suggested that the bacterium does not live on surfaces for longer than hours to days, but specifics have not been confirmed by researchers.
Overnight camping will be available across B.C.'s parks beginning June 1. Meanwhile, some private campgrounds have remained open through the pandemic.
It's no surprise that Hollywood North has suffered due to border closures and physical distancing measures. Filming across B.C. tends to pick up in the spring and summer, specifically for Hallmark Christmas movies.
Health officials hope that in June or July that domestic productions will be able to resume.
In July, British Columbians may be allowed to head to the movies or attend a symphony, so long as transmission rates stay low.
While large concerts and festivals are off the table, movie theatres and smaller venues will have to follow current bans on gatherings being less than 50 people. Physical distancing also calls for at least two metres between individuals or strangers.
The next school year will still be feeling the impacts of COVID-19, according to B.C.'s plan.
In September, Kindergarten to Grade 12 students will see a "partial return" to school. It's too soon to say exactly what that will look like.
Post-secondary students could see a mix of online and in-class lectures, with a likely cap on attendance in larger-sized classrooms.
Phase Four, to be determined
It's unclear when B.C. will enter Phase Four of the provincial plan, because it relies on the development of a widely available vaccine – which has yet to be created – the province reaching herd immunity, or a broad successful treatment that can manage COVID-19 symptoms.
Henry has said that B.C.'s goal is not to reach herd immunity because too many people, particularly seniors, run the risk of seeing adverse impacts of the virus and high numbers of cases would place too much pressure on the health care system.
ALSO READ: Gaining herd immunity through COVID-19 transmissions 'ineffective': B.C.'s top doctor
The BC Centre for Disease Control has warned it could take years for a vaccine to be developed, tested and widely implemented.
However, when that does come, B.C. health officials will look to allowing conventions, live audiences at professional sports, concerts, night clubs and casinos and international tourism. Those sectors will also have to create individually tailored plans that meet the necessary health requirements.
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To: oldvirginian
I read Dave's autobiography "Well Done" many years ago.
I don't remember that part about his adoptive mother dying.
The book is IMHO a must read.
Dave Thomas lived and breathed the American Dream.
He was educated at the foot of the master franchiser, Col. Sanders.
He took the Colonel's advice, and even improved on it.
One anecdote that stuck with me was when Dave was inspecting some Wendy's restaurant, and some smart-ass wasn't cooking the burgers right.
He said to Dave, OK, Mr. big shot, how DO you do it? Show me!
Dave did.
Thomas designed his burgers to be square, so that they would fit on the grill.
Thomas showed the wise guy how he wanted it done, and it was correct.
I'll bet that the smart alec did it "right" after that.
The man lived up to his word, and showed it.
23 posted on 06/13/2019 8:36:24 PM PDT by boop (If you come at the king, better throw away your scabbard.)
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Dave Thomas loved the food business and it showed in everything he did. His treatment of employees, customers and suppliers was a testament to his character as a self taught man.
In his "retirement" Dave loved visiting franchises to assure quality and pump up the company spirit.
Dave Thomas was a people person.
I watched two biographies about Dave. The first had enough discrepancies, and a couple of outright lies, that led Dave to do the second and write his book.
One lie that he hated was that his father abandoned him in Indiana. Dave himself made the decision to stay to have a stable life.
Sanders and Thomas were something of kindred spirits. Both had what today would be described as tumultuous childhoods with dysfunctional families.
Sanders father died when he was five and when his mother got a job at a tomato cannery he was tasked with taking care of his younger siblings.
When his mother remarried his relationship with his stepfather was terrible and he moved to a neighboring farm and worked as a farmhand for his keep.
Sanders quit school in seventh grade. He enlisted in the army in 1906 and served one year in Cuba.
Sanders moved around quite a bit, partly because his temper and propensity for brawling got him fired several times, until he settled in Corbin, KY where KFC would get it's start.
Thomas enlisted in 1950 so he could have some choice in his service and was discharged in 1953 after serving in Europe.
Two high school dropouts who became self made millionaires back when a millionaire was something special.
The American Dream in both cases.
25 posted on 06/14/2019 4:21:25 AM PDT by oldvirginian (Winning isn't everything, it's the ONLY thing)


1 Hear this word that the Lord has spoken against you, O people of Israel, against the whole family that I brought up out of the land of Egypt: 2 "You only have I known of all the families of the earth; therefore I will punish you for all your iniquities. 3 "Do two walk together, unless they have agreed to meet? 4 Does a lion roar in the forest, when he has no prey? Does a young lion cry out from his den, if he has taken nothing? 5 Does a bird fall in a snare on the earth, when there is no trap for it? Does a snare spring up from the ground, when it has taken nothing? 6 Is a trumpet blown in a city, and the people are not afraid? Does disaster come to a city, unless the Lord has done it? 7 "For the Lord God does nothing without revealing his secret to his servants the prophets. 8 The lion has roared; who will not fear? The Lord God has spoken; who can but prophesy?" 9 Proclaim to the strongholds in Ashdod and to the strongholds in the land of Egypt, and say, "Assemble yourselves on the mountains of Samaria, and see the great tumults within her, and the oppressed in her midst." 10 "They do not know how to do right," declares the Lord, "those who store up violence and robbery in their strongholds." 11 Therefore thus says the Lord God: "An adversary shall surround the land and bring down your defenses from you, and your strongholds shall be plundered." 12 Thus says the Lord: "As the shepherd rescues from the mouth of the lion two legs, or a piece of an ear, so shall the people of Israel who dwell in Samaria be rescued, with the corner of a couch and part of a bed. 13 "Hear, and testify against the house of Jacob," declares the Lord God, the God of hosts, 14 "that on the day I punish Israel for his transgressions, I will punish the altars of Bethel, and the horns of the altar shall be cut off and fall to the ground. 15 I will strike the winter house along with the summer house, and the houses of ivory shall perish, and the great houses shall come to an end," declares the Lord.


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Charlene – I love that quote too. I agree it's in the repetition of our days that we find inspiration as long as we are willing to really look and live with passion and curiosity. I think there are many artists who never put pen to paper – their art shows up in the way they live their lives – gardens, homes, children, the way they dress or just move in their world.I usually sit in the garden to day dream. It's where I take a break from my studio.


Andrews, Clinton, Lam, Khee Poh, Chan, Cary, Roetzel, Astrid, Gaetani, Isabella, Op't Veld, Peter, van der Aa, Ad, Hoes, Pieter Jan, Chang, Ruidong and Lu, Yujie 2018, Applications of occupant behavior modeling. In Yan, Da and Hong, Tianzhen (ed), International energy agency, EBC Annex 66 : definition and simulation of occupant behavior in buildings. Annex 66 final report, May 2018, The Regents of the University of California and Tsinghua University, China, Oakland, Calif., pp.86-105.
This chapter brings together case studies of building occupant behavior modeling applications from around the world. The purpose is to illustrate the range and types of applications, contribute to a framework for classifying types of applications, and explore which modeling approaches are most appropriate for which contexts. To determine which model is most appropriate for which context, three dimensions are particularly important: the stakeholder and their problem (Who? Why?); the building type, services, and provisions (What?); and the process stage and relevant tools (When?). The case study summaries answer these questions and provide succinct discussions of the adopted modeling strategy. The write-ups also include pointers to full publications that provide further details for readers who wish to learn more. This chapter aims to provide a framework for determining (1) when occupant behavior becomes important for making decisions about buildings, (2) which tools are most appropriate for specific applications, and (3) what insights emerge from practical experience with these tools. The cases summarized in Table 8-1 place these concerns into context.


Doyle comes to Boston every two months.
Tracy kept his hat on.
Bryan doesn't need to worry about that happening.
What kind of deal did you make with Darryl?
What has happened to Ti?
A sharp pain shot through David's body and he slumped to the ground.
I don't want to give Roy my key.
Ben could tell by the smile on Nichael's face that she had had a good time at the party.
Why hasn't Hein been jailed?
Tarmi was too shocked to speak.
Joubert closed his eyes briefly.
What'll Huashi do with that?
Sjouke doesn't have to worry about that.
Dirk was shot three times.
Shaw told Kevan that she should be ashamed of herself.
Anatole wants to take everyone's picture tomorrow.
Jonathan gave Kirsten one of the books that John had given him.
Bart isn't much of a dancer.
Stacey said he liked the movie.
George is quarrelsome, isn't he?
Greg has a pet monkey named Coconut.
Sylvan asked Erick not to leave him alone.
Amedeo handed Juliane her jacket.
Emma felt someone tap him on the shoulder.
May I leave school early today?
Kriton is a little embarrassed.
Why would Sofia be having problems?
Barbara disappeared into the forest.
Gilles didn't have to go to school today.
Venkata has been with our company for three years.


Barcelona coach Louis Vann Gaal admitted he was delighted with his side's 3-2 win in their Champions League opener with Club Brugge.
"I think we have to talk about the first 75 minutes when Barcelona were superior".
Javier Saviola, scorer of Barcelona's third goal, a wonderful individual effort, was upbeat about his side"s performance. "We gave a good account of ourselves because we couldn't have started better," said Saviola.
"We have to keep the ball and not lose control during matches. I think my goal was beautiful. To score in the Champions League makes you feel better," the diminutive Argentinian added.
Brugge coach Trond Sollied was honest enoough to admit that his team were outclassed for large periods. .
"Brugge lost to a better team, we saw that Barcelona are a class higher in a technical sense," he said.


Representative Daryl Metcalfe (R-Butler) today joined with a united coalition consisting of dozens of pro-Second Amendment lawmakers, leading state and national advocates and hundreds of gun owners on the State Capitol steps for the Fifth Annual Right to Keep and Bear Arms Rally.
In addition to Metcalfe, other featured speakers at Pennsylvania's largest-ever, annual Second Amendment rally included former Texas state legislator, Right-to-Carry Law pioneer and best-selling author Suzanna Hupp; Larry Pratt, executive director, Gun Owners of America; Wayne LaPierre, executive vice president, National Rifle Association; and Kim Stolfer, chairman, Firearms Owners Against Crime.
House Bill 1541: Sponsored by Metcalfe, the Private Firearm Ownership Protection Act targets cities such as Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Harrisburg and all other local government entities that have or plan to violate Section 6120 of the Pennsylvania Criminal Code that specifically prohibits local firearm laws. House Bill 1541 would require any offending jurisdiction to reimburse any plaintiff or organization that successfully challenges an illegal local firearm ordinance for actual damages, reasonable attorney fees and other legal costs.
For the latest Second Amendment legislative updates or to sign the "Say No to Gun Control" petition, visit RepMetcalfe.com.


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Science > Most Americans say they return to the Moon should not be a priority space program
Most Americans say they return to the Moon should not be a priority space program
The majority of Americans do not believe they should return to the moon top priority for the space program in the country, he found a recent survey done, despite Trump purpose of managing exactly within five years. Only 23% of Americans consider the trip a priority, according to an Associated Press and NORC Center for Public Affairs Research survey. The results are announced on the project of Vice President of the United States Mike Pence March to return within five years on the moon. "In this century, we return to the moon with new ambitions," Pence said at the time, indicating the possibility of valuable resources around the lunar south pole that could be converted into rocket fuel for longer missions. But the investigation in this May made before the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, showed that 37% of Americans said Mars to achieve an important goal, while 43% believes neither the action should be a priority. The majority of Americans agreed that the top priority of the space program should monitor potentially dangerous objects such as asteroids and comets, and implementation of scientific research knowledge on Earth, the solar system and to expand the wider universe. Establishment of a permanent human settlements on other planets or a US military presence in development of space at the bottom of the list is said that about 20% of Americans, and it is very important. The majority of respondents also agreed that the federal government should be responsible for extraterrestrial efforts primarily play a minor role, with science, business and other countries. The survey was conducted through online and telephone interviews with 1,137 adults.
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The 3D decoupage art features blue floral hamsa and blue floral frame within the frame. Home blessing is written in Hebrew and English calligraphy:May this home be a place of happiness and health.