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Picconia Robineau-Desvoidy, 1863 é um género de moscas pertencente à família Tachinidae.

Espécies
P. derisa (Reinhard, 1943)
P. incurva (Zetterstedt, 1844)

Referências

Moscas
Exoristinae

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Posted on Thursday March 1st, 2018
Categories:, 新聞公告, 最新資訊
POSITION STATEMENT ON GENDER RECOGNITION
The Basic Stance
In view of the growing advocacy of the transgender ideology, the Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong wishes to clearly state its position in line with the teaching of the Catholic Church.
The Diocese has explicitly stated, in its response to the Gender Recognition Public Consultation conducted by the Hong Kong SAR Government in the second half of 2017, that it strongly cautions against and does not support "the introduction of a gender recognition scheme to enable a person to acquire a legally recognized gender other than his or her birth gender".
The main reasons for our basic stance and related analyses are as follows:
1. "Gender" is sometimes regarded as a mere sociological construct, that is, as something conceptual which is adopted by a specific human society on the basis of social and cultural factors at a certain stage of its development, for the purpose of distinguishing between "male" and "female". Actually, gender cannot be completely severed from a person's inborn "biological sex", nor is "maleness" or "femaleness" something that is or can be "self-selected", manipulated or altered at will.
2. The sexually-differentiated body is integral to the wholeness of man and woman whose complementarity, bodily integrity and dignity must be fully respected as essential elements of a genuine human ecology.
3. The gender recognition legislation ("the GRL") as mooted in the Paper for the above-mentioned Public Consultation would, in effect, not only contradict anthropological reality but would also compel others, under penalty of law, to recognize a person's "self-selected", "preferred" or "re-assigned" sex. In the Diocese's view, there is no sound basis for saying that a person has a "human right" to compel others to do so.
4. The GRL, if enacted, would have the effect, intended or otherwise, of promoting a "gender ideology" that typically begins by advancing the notion that gender can be completely divorced from "biological sex", followed by the assertion that any change in gender so defined is equivalent to a sex change and effectively ending up with blotting out sexual differentiation altogether, thereby opening the way to, inter alia, genderless or same-sex
5. The Diocese believes that the GRL would not be in the public interest but would have moral, sociological, legal, medical and other consequences adversely affecting the well-being of individuals, families and the common good of society, including in particular the rearing, education and welfare of children. This would be so even if the GRL could theoretically be isolated and looked at independently from such issues as same-sex marriage.
6. The GRL, if enacted, would generally apply both "vertically" as between citizens and government or public authorities, and "horizontally" right across the board in the private sector as between citizens and private entities. This would inevitably give rise to multi-faceted problems, potential conflict and other legitimate concerns, aggravated by lack of informed consensus on the issue in Hong Kong where traditional values and cultural attitudes still play an important role.
7. The problems (consequent upon the GRL if enacted) would include but would by no means be restricted to those relating to the use of gender-specific amenities and facilities, such as public toilets and shower-rooms, and participation in gender-specific sports, etc.
8. The GRL would most likely lead to "reverse discrimination", including "viewpoint discrimination", against those institutions and individuals who in good conscience could not or would not, whether on account of their religious beliefs or for some other reason, subscribe to the scheme. Such reverse discrimination would undermine or erode freedom of religion, belief and conscience, freedom of speech, as well as the autonomy of our schools and other institutions with regard to educational policies and family life education.
9. Because of its general application, the impact of the GRL on marriage, family and children, as well as on parental rights in the matter of education would likely be even deeper and broader than that of the majority decision of the Court of Final Appeal in W v the Registrar of Marriages.
10. Our concern for the welfare of children of course includes but is not restricted to those who are going through some form of gender-confusion or related problems. Certainly children diagnosed as suffering from "Gender Dysphoria" or "GD" (under DSM-5 criteria) or "Gender Identity Disorder" or "GID" (under DSM-IV-TR criteria) are among those who are in need of special love, care, protection, proper therapy and accompaniment.
11. In this connection, the use of puberty-blocking hormones, for example, is particularly risky since the intervention radically disrupts the normal sequence of physical and psychological growth that occurs during adolescence and cannot simply be "reversed" if there is a change of mind or some medical or other reason.
12. The hypothesis that a transgender person is "born that way" is not supported by any reliable scientific evidence. In studies concerning gender-confused children, there is clear evidence that only a minority of children who experience cross-gender identification will continue to do so into adolescence or adulthood.
13. The effectiveness of care and the risks of possible harm to people of different ages in the course of treatment undertaken as part of "gender transitioning", including the long-term effects of hormonal treatment and "Sex Reassignment Surgery" ("SRS") are also matters of legitimate concern. A large cohort study in Sweden (among other studies) shows that, "[p]ersons with transsexualism, after sex reassignment, have considerably higher risks for mortality, suicidal behavior, and psychiatric morbidity than the general population".
14. We recognize, with sympathy and compassion, the genuine distress and suffering of people who are diagnosed with GD or are afflicted with some form of gender identity problem. We would, at the same time, stress the need in every case to ensure that the measures adopted to alleviate the condition can (after proper investigation into all possible psychosocial interactive factors) be justified not only medically but also ethically and that any associated malady (or "comorbidity") will likewise be addressed as required.
The Catholic Church teaches that there is a natural moral law, accessible to human reason, which is inscribed in the heart and very nature of the human person as an embodied relational being born male or female. The Diocese accordingly believes that not only is its basic stance against gender ideology and the GRL fully justified by a "theological anthropology" (mentioned in the Consultation Paper, Para. 5.35 of p. 133) or on other religious grounds, but it is also strongly supported by natural and secular (i.e., non-religious) reasons.
The Diocese reaffirms the intrinsic worth and equal dignity of every human person, regardless of sex or gender, or whether the person is or is not "LGBTQ…" The Diocese, as part of its basic stance, would in particular stress the importance of special care, love and protection of the weakest and the most vulnerable, especially children, from all forms of abuse, bullying, unjust discrimination and other harms.
The Diocese's fundamental objection to the GRL remains regardless of whether the GRL model adopted is the self-declaratory model or the full SRS model or one in between the two. Moreover, regardless of whether there is or is no GRL, there is always the prior question (among others) which every treating physician has to answer, namely whether any proposed measure, particularly if it involves the removal of perfectly healthy organs, can be justified on sound bioethical and therapeutic principles.
The Diocese will, in accord with the Catholic faith and the social teaching of the Church, continue to study and collaborate with others to search for concrete, ethical and just solutions that safeguard and advance the whole-person well-being of the individual, the core values of the family, and the integral development of society.
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Q: get certain set of object using the specified value php Good day! I have a question with regard to retrieving specific object from Array in Object(Php Laravel).
Say for example
This is where the data that I want to retrieve :
$variable = [array];
// This is the result whenever I use this on blade to see the result of the variable.
json_encode($variable, true);

//result
   [
     {"0":{
           "id":1,
           "name":"Joe",
           "year":2012,
          },
     },
     {"0":
          {
           "id":2,
           "name":"Mark",
           "year" : 2020,
          }
     },
     {"0":
          {
           "id":2,
           "name":"Mark",
           "year" : 2020,
          }
     }

   ]

I want to use php to retrieve item that has year = 2020 and id = 2 and insert it inside the new variable.
so I am expecting that the result will be :
  [
    {
     "0":
          {
           "id":2,
           "name":"Mark",
           "year" : 2020,
          }
    },
   {"0":
          {
           "id":2,
           "name":"Mark",
           "year" : 2020,
          }
     }
   ]

I have tried :
  $new_val = []
  foreach($variable as $key => value) {
     if($value['year'] == "2020" && $value['id'] == "2") {
         array_push($new_val , $variable[$key]):
     }
  }

Thank you for reading my question

A: $variable[] = [
    "id"   => 1,
    "name" => "Joe",
    "year" => 2012,
];
$variable[] = [
    "id"   => 2,
    "name" => "Mark",
    "year" => 2020,
];

function _search($array, $name, $year)
{
    foreach ($array as $item) {
        if ($item['name'] == $name && $item['year'] == $year) {
            return $item;
        }
    }
    return false;
}
$new = _search($variable, 'Mark', '2020');
print_r($new);````

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Q: How to make a (TABLE) of converting infix to postfix in Python? I can't find any solution to change my output into a table in Python. Can someone help? Thanks.
I've try search for Python Lists Modul, but it doesn't help.
I didn't find any suggestion to input the postfix answer into the table.
def infixToPostfix(infixexpr):
tingkatan_operator = {}
tingkatan_operator["^"] = 4
tingkatan_operator["*"] = 3
tingkatan_operator["/"] = 3
tingkatan_operator["+"] = 2
tingkatan_operator["-"] = 2
tingkatan_operator["("] = 1

operator_stack = []

postfix_list = []

for token in infixexpr:
    if token in "AaBbCcDdEeFfGgHhIiJjKkLlMmNnOoPpQqRrSsTtUuVvWwXxYyZz" or token in "0123456789":
        postfix_list.append(token)
        print ("    Stack  : ",operator_stack)
        if operator_stack == []:
            print ("    Top    : ")
        else :
            print ("    Top    : ",operator_stack[-1])
        print ("    Output : ",postfix_list)
        print ()

    elif token == "(":
        operator_stack.append(token)
        print ("    Stack  : ",operator_stack)
        if operator_stack == []:
            print ("    Top    : ")
        else :
            print ("    Top    : ",operator_stack[-1])
        print ("    Output : ",postfix_list)
        print ()

    elif token == ")":
        topToken = operator_stack.pop()
        while topToken != "(":
            postfix_list.append(topToken)
            topToken = operator_stack.pop()
            print ("    Stack  : ",operator_stack)
            if operator_stack == []:
                print ("    Top    : ")
            else :
                print ("    Top    : ",operator_stack[-1])
            print ("    Output : ",postfix_list)
            print ()

    elif token == ";":
        topToken = operator_stack.pop()
        if token != ")":
            postfix_list.append(topToken)
            print ("    Stack  : ",operator_stack)
            if operator_stack == []:
                print ("    Top    : ")
            else :
                print ("    Top    : ",operator_stack[-1])
            print ("    Output : ",postfix_list)
            print ()

    else :
        while (len(operator_stack)!=0) and (tingkatan_operator[operator_stack[-1]] >= tingkatan_operator[token]):
            postfix_list.append(operator_stack.pop())
            print ("    Stack  : ",operator_stack)
            if operator_stack == []:
                print ("    Top    : ")
            else :
                print ("    Top    : ",operator_stack[-1])
            print ("    Output : ",postfix_list)
            print ()
        operator_stack.append(token)

while (len(operator_stack)!=0):
    postfix_list.append(operator_stack.pop())
    print ("    Stack  : ",operator_stack)
    if operator_stack == []:
        print ("    Top    : ")
    else :
        print ("    Top    : ",operator_stack[-1])
    print ("    Output : ",postfix_list)
    print ()

return "".join(postfix_list)

}
tingkatan means 'level'
print ()
print ("                 PROGRAM INFIX TO POSTFIX ")
print ()

def menu():
infix1 = (input("    PUT YOUR INFIX HERE : "))
print()

infix = list(infix1.replace(" ", ""))

Postfix = infixToPostfix(infix)
print()
print("    Postfix from ",infix1," is ",Postfix)
print()
n = input("    Wanna go again? (Y/N):")
if n in ["Y","y"]:
    print()
    menu()
elif n in ["N","n"]:
    exit()

menu()

I think this is a really good programs for convert infix to postfix. But my lecture wanted me to change it the output into a table. Im so glad that you can help me. Thanks
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Whether it's a tied-arch, a girder, or a truss, steel bridges and sparks from welding joints get in the bloodstream early for aspiring civil engineers at Lafayette.
On a recent morning, as the rest of campus hunkered down to prepare for final exams, three teams from Prof. Steve Kurtz's Structural Analysis and Steel Design course participated in the 16th Annual CE311 Steel Bridge Competition in the basement of Acopian Engineering Center.
The objective is to produce a 22-foot-long steel bridge that is lightweight, stiff, and rapidly constructible. Teams representing each lab section spend five weeks designing their bridge and another five weeks fabricating it, doing all of the welding, cutting, and drilling following the rules of the National Student Steel Bridge Competition, which Lafayette won last year.
Kurtz, associate professor of civil and environmental engineering, looks forward to the December event because it is the culminating moment in his CE311 class.
This year's winning team of juniors, Invalid File, was playfully named after one of the team's corrupted computer files. Team members are Jesse Anderson, Phil Brown, Taylor Danson, Danielle Gardner, Ann Mallavarapu, Alfred Meau, Jeremy Mintzer, Angie Orellana, and Nicolette Sonmez. Their 22-foot-long tied-arch-style bridge passed the 2,500-pound load test, and the team was able to assemble its bridge in just over 16 minutes.
Learn more about the national Student Steel Bridge Competition.


Teaching Cognitive Behavioral Principles To Children.
According to Dr. David Burns, a researcher and author in the mental health field, "everyone experiences unreasonable and/or irrational thoughts from time-to-time, even children". Subsequently, it's important to teach children skills that will assist them in circumventing these unreasonable thoughts. You might be asking yourself, how do I do this? One answer is to teach children cognitive behavioral principles. Cognitive behavioral principles suggest that thoughts, feelings and behaviors are connected—that when a situation is interpreted in a subjective, one-sided manner, it can create negative/unhelpful thoughts, feelings and behaviors. With a basic understanding of cognitive behavioral principles, you can teach your students/children how to process uncomfortable situations at school, at home and on the playground.
The On Second Thought: From Iffy to Witty Thoughts (OST) Program teaches children, through psychoeducation, said skills and is designed to assist children in improving relationships, impulse control and decreasing maladaptive behaviors.
This program is offered in an animated format on desktops/laptops for Mac for easy delivery in both schools and/or at home.


The MVP doesn't go to the "most valuable player" so much as to the player everyone feels most comfortable picking as the MVP. That's why Steph Curry is currently a 1-4 favorite in Vegas to win it. Nobody outside of Houston can get mad if Steph wins the award. He's the best player on the best team in the league. He is beloved by teammates and opponents. His defense is better than ever, he's the catalyst for the best offense in the league, and at 27 years old, he's put together the most incredible shooting season we've ever seen. The only problem is, he's not the most valuable player in the league.
Strip away the politics, and the answer to the MVP question comes down to semantics.
Best player on the best team? Steph Curry.
Most outstanding? Gotta be Westbrook. He's averaged close to a triple-double for the better part of 2015, and nobody in the league has been more ridiculous on a nightly basis.
Most valuable? That is James Harden.
Dwight Howard has played 37 games, and Harden's been running with Donatas Motiejunas, Patrick Beverley, and Trevor Ariza all year.
Now look at the standings.
Curry and the loaded Warriors have been incredible at the top of the West, but Harden dragging this Rockets team to second place is more impressive. I don't understand how anyone can pretend otherwise. It's one thing to accept that Steph Curry will win MVP. But we all know Harden deserves it, right?
This is where the MVP race goes in two different directions for me.
My head says: Harden won't have the votes, and that's OK. People feel unseemly voting for Harden. I don't even know if I could vote for Harden. He's the most creative scorer on the planet, but he also turns basketball into a flopping Olympics. He has more made free throws (672) than anyone else has even attempted, and I'm not sure that's a compliment.
Beyond the genius-level passing and cold-blooded shooting, he spends 10 to 20 percent of Rockets possessions hurling himself into the defense in search of a bailout call. It's jarring to watch. It feels wrong when it works. And it's impossible to shake. That 10 to 20 percent is what people remember from his games. Rewarding that kind of player feels wrong. Rewarding Curry and this Warriors season feels right. That's why the MVP race is pretty much over.
My heart says: I watched the MVP during Thunder-Rockets on Sunday. Those were two teams that have each been relying on one superstar for the better part of the season. The Thunder looked exhausted, wheezing toward the finish line, clinging to a one-game lead over the Pelicans for the final playoff spot in the West. The Rockets? With four minutes left, it was a one-point game when Harden scored on a drive. On the next possession, he found Josh Smith for a layup. Then he buried two straight 3s. Then he grabbed an offensive rebound and a midrange jumper. That sequence gave the Rockets a seven-point lead and all but ended the game. Harden finished with 41, six boards, and six assists.
This is how Houston's entire season has gone. The team has just enough spare parts to keep it close, and then Harden shuts the door and the Rockets win. It's not supposed to work like that. Especially not in this year's West. The Pelicans and the Thunder are battling for the eighth seed because spare parts and one great player aren't enough.
Head: Curry still makes the most sense. He doesn't piss anyone off, and if anything, he's underappreciated. He's Steve Nash and Russell Westbrook at the same time. Not only does his passing make the entire offense work, but the terror he inspires across any defense also frees up his teammates. He's more than a great player on a great team. He's the one player who takes everyone else from good to great. If that's not value, what is?
Heart: All of that is true. Also true: If you put James Harden in Golden State with Steve Kerr, the Warriors are just as dominant. Put Harden with Klay Thompson, Draymond Green, Andrew Bogut, and Andre Iguodala, that team will win 55-65 games. If you put Steph Curry with Ariza and Motiejunas, that team is battling for the eighth seed alongside New Orleans and OKC.
These are stupid hypotheticals that can never be proven.
If we're not going to play out stupid hypotheticals for this totally subjective award, then why not just give the MVP to the player with the highest PER every year? You want stats to bring this back to earth? Harden is currently leading the league in Wins Above Replacement, win shares, and offensive real plus-minus.
You can make the statistical case for Curry as easily as you can for Harden. Curry is leading in overall real-plus minus, he's got a higher PER than Harden, and even while taking eight 3s every game, he's right on the cusp of a 50-40-90 season. Since the All-Star break, he's shooting 51 percent from beyond the arc. Want more stats?
The MVP question is about semantics, not statistics — best player, most valuable, best stats, best team, etc. Any MVP candidate has to have a blend of everything. It would be too boring to give it to the best player every year. In that case, LeBron, Shaq, and Jordan would own the past 20 MVPs, give or take a few seasons. Team success should matter, too. It would feel wrong, for instance, to crown a player who might not even make the playoffs. Consistency for 82 games is part of it, and individual ridiculousness should also be just as important as winning.
But shame aside, some truths are too obvious to ignore. What's happened with the Rockets is more incredible than anything else in the league this year. There's only one difference between Houston's roster and the Sacramento Kings, and that is James Harden.
Does Kevin McHale get no credit? What about the Moreyball BS that allows the Rockets to game the system with 3s and free throws every night? What about the Rockets defense that has been top 10 all year? Harden's not the only reason this team is good.
But they would be awful without him. Instead, they are the most amazing second-place finisher we've seen in a decade. What he's done this year is the closest thing we've ever seen to etching an MVP campaign into the side of a mountain.
And his team is still 10 games behind Curry.
Look, winning should absolutely matter in any MVP conversation. It's just amazing that everyone's pretending that argument helps Curry more than Harden. The Rockets should be in the gutter right now.
The MVP is the face of the league. The face of the league can't be someone whose entire game plan relies on officials. Even if Curry and Harden are dead even, that's the tiebreaker.
I don't have a problem with Curry winning. Years from now, we'll look back and nod when we see his name etched into Wikipedia immortality. We'll say, "Ah, right. That was the year the Warriors turned the league upside down." It will make sense. It just doesn't make sense right now. These two aren't actually dead even. Deep down, we all know it.
Once you weed through all the semantics, a definition of "most valuable" becomes clear. This award should go to the player who made the biggest difference on one of the best teams in the league.
Then we can all agree the MVP is James Harden.
And Steph Curry is going to win it.


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describe GoSquared do

  subject(:gs) { described_class.new("demo", "GSN-2194840-F") }

  it "creates a new Account instance" do
    expect(Account).to receive(:new).with('demo',"GSN-2194840-F" )
    gs.account
  end

  it "creates a new Now instance" do
    expect(Now).to receive(:new).with('demo',"GSN-2194840-F" )
    gs.now
  end

  it "creates a new People instance" do
    expect(People).to receive(:new).with('demo',"GSN-2194840-F" )
    gs.people
  end

  it "creates a new Tracking instance" do
    expect(Tracking).to receive(:new).with('demo',"GSN-2194840-F" )
    gs.tracking
  end

  it "creates a new Trends instance" do
    expect(Trends).to receive(:new).with('demo',"GSN-2194840-F" )
    gs.trends
  end

end

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Bones weaken as we age. That is just a fact of life, however we can do plenty to ensure this is not too drastic and a calcium diet plan is at the top of that list.
Calcium is important for building strong bones and teeth. Our body contains around 1kg of calcium and 99% of this is found in our bones. During childhood and adolescence, your body makes bone tissue faster than you lose it. By the time you are 18 to 20 years old, you've built up about 90% of all the bone you will ever have.
So this nutrient is important early in life, but they may also help as you age.
If you develop osteoporosis, a disease characterized by brittle and breaking bones, getting plenty of calcium and vitamin D may slow the disease and prevent fractures.
At about age 30, the rate of bone building slows down and the rate of bone loss picks up.
You can't get back bone once it's lost, but you can help maximize bone formation and minimize bone loss.
A healthy balanced diet will ensure you build strong bones from an early age and maintain them throughout your life. You need sufficient calcium to strengthen your bones and vitamin D to help your body absorb calcium.
Ensuring you have enough calcium in your diet is an important factor for bone health. You can have too much calcium though; having over 2,500mg of calcium a day regularly could cause medical problems. It can also affect the way your body absorbs other minerals like magnesium and iron.
• Avoid soft drinks. Consuming large quantities of soda raises phosphate levels in the blood, which can leach calcium from your bones and prevent the absorption of new calcium.
• A lower-sodium diet helps the body keep calcium, instead of losing it in urine. To follow a Lower-sodium diet, avoid the following foods: Salt added at the table, salted snack foods, pickles, canned soups and canned meats, processed meats, smoked or canned fish.
The milligrams (mg) of sodium in a food product can be found on the Nutrition Facts label. In general, foods with more than 300mg sodium per serving may not fit into a lower-sodium meal plan.
• Reduce your intake of caffeine and alcohol. They all inhibit calcium absorption and should be used in moderation.
• Stir 2 Tbsp non-fat dry milk powder into regular milk or your favorite beverage.
• Sprinkle sesame seeds over vegetables or salads. Sesame seeds are easy to include in all meals and are high in calcium.
• Whip up a breakfast drink of low fat milk, nonfat yogurt, fresh fruit, and some sweetener.
• Try calcium-fortified foods for breakfast. Some cereals, fruit juices and breads now come with calcium added to the ingredients.
• Make hot cereal or soups with milk instead of water.
• Use plain yogurt as a substitute for sour cream or mayonnaise in recipes or on a baked potato.
• Use canned salmon with bones in place of tuna in sandwich spreads, fillings or on a bagel.
• Top pasta with tomato sauce and 1/2 cup ricotta cheese or some part-skim mozzarella.
• Use broccoli, kale, okra and turnip greens regularly.
• Add Vitamin D rich foods in diet to increase absorption of calcium.
• Try Lactaid supplements or Lactaid-treated dairy products.
What if I don't like milk?
• Use milk to make hot cocoa, hot cereals, and soups.
• Add powdered milk to foods such as casseroles, breads or muffins, puddings, or gravy.
• Use cottage cheese or plain yogurt on baked potatoes or in salad dressings.
• Use vanilla yogurt for fruit salad.
• For dessert, choose pudding, frozen yogurt, and yogurt.
• For a snack, try 8 to 12 ounces of a smoothie made with milk.
• Mix milk and orange juice and freeze in pop molds for a tasty cool treat.


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NFL DraftNFL Draft
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Ex-WR Meachem released after 3 days in jail
Source: All systems go for Seattle's Carroll in '22
9mBrady Henderson
2hKevin Seifert
Robert Meachem released from jail in alimony, child support case
METAIRIE, La. -- A judge ordered the release of former New Orleans Saints and San Diego Chargers receiver Robert Meachem on Thursday after he spent three days in jail for failing to make alimony and child support payments.
Meachem owed nearly $400,000 to his ex-wife, Andrea Rhodes, but the judge ordered that he could end his 30-day jail sentence by making a $100,000 payment. Court records in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, show that a $100,000 payment was made to Rhodes on Thursday.
Meachem and Rhodes divorced in 2015 and agreed to split custody of their two children.
The news of Meachem's impending release was first reported by the New Orleans Advocate.
Meachem, 32, spent eight years in the NFL -- seven in New Orleans, where he played a key role on the Saints' 2009 Super Bowl team. He made more than $20 million in his career, including $14 million in guarantees from the Chargers, even though he spent just one disappointing season in San Diego in 2012.
Meachem had 2,914 yards and 29 total touchdowns in his career. He last played in 2014.


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package com.github.styx.domain;

import org.apache.commons.lang.builder.ToStringBuilder;
import org.apache.commons.lang.builder.ToStringStyle;

import static org.mvel2.MVEL.evalToString;

/**
 * An OAuth access token needed to communicate with the API.
 */
public class AccessToken {

    private final String accessToken;

    private final String tokenType;

    private String id;

    private String username;

    /**
     * Constructs a new access token.
     *
     * @param accessToken  the token value
     * @param tokenType    the token type
     */
    public AccessToken(String accessToken, String tokenType) {
        this.accessToken = accessToken;
        this.tokenType = tokenType;
    }

    /**
     * Returns the token value.
     *
     * @return the token value
     */
    public String getAccessToken() {
        return accessToken;
    }

    /**
     * Returns the token type.
     *
     * @return the token type
     */
    public String getTokenType() {
        return tokenType;
    }

    /**
     * Returns the id of the user the token belongs to.
     *
     * @return the id of the user
     */
    public String getId() {
        return id;
    }

    /**
     * Returns the user name of the user the token belongs to.
     *
     * @return the user name of the user
     */
    public String getUsername() {
        return username;
    }

    /**
     * Set the user id of the user the token belongs to.
     *
     * @param id  the id of the user
     */
    public void setId(String id) {
        this.id = id;
    }

    /**
     * Sets the user name of the user the token belongs to.
     *
     * @param username  the user name of the user
     */
    public void setUsername(String username) {
        this.username = username;
    }

    /**
     * Constructs a new access token from the given API response.
     *
     * @param response  the response to create the access token from
     *
     * @return a new access token
     */
    public static AccessToken fromCloudFoundryModel(Object response) {
        return new AccessToken(evalToString("access_token", response), evalToString("token_type", response));
    }

    @Override
    public String toString() {
        return new ToStringBuilder(this, ToStringStyle.SHORT_PREFIX_STYLE)
                .append("accessToken", accessToken)
                .append("tokenType", tokenType)
                .append("id", id)
                .append("username", username).toString();
    }

}


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I'm making soup at least once a week. This is Matt's fav – Lentil soup with spinach and carrots. I used my Grandmother Mary's pot as I often do.
I've been spending a lot of time with the family this month as I think all of us are. At my parents house this week, I took a photo of my old grammar school class picture. Oh that hair!
I'm pretty happy about how my tree turned out this year and I am also happy to report the cats have not caused any major damage. I also have a couch! I'lll have to post a picture of it. I haven't had one in 3 years, yup believe it. It's been so nice to sit on the couch and have some wine and look at the tree. Merry Christmas!


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Sindacalista militante della CNT, la Confederación Nacional del Trabajo, e membro con Buenaventura Durruti, Ricardo Sanz, Antonio Ortiz, Juan García Oliver e Gregorio Jover del gruppo d'azione Los Solidarios, Ascaso è stato uno dei personaggi fondamentali del movimento anarchico spagnolo degli anni venti e trenta.

Biografia
Fin da giovane Ascaso, insieme ai suoi compagni compì azioni dirette per portare avanti con coerenza e abnegazione l'ideale anarchico. Nel 1923, durante la dittatura di Primo de Rivera Ascaso, Durruti e altri loro compagni si recarono in Francia per sfuggire alla repressione delle autorità spagnole. Dalla Francia il gruppo passò in Sudamerica, dove continuò le proprie attività con gli anarchici argentini.
Una volta tornati in Francia, Ascaso e Buenaventura Durruti, traditi da un compagno, vennero arrestati il 25 giugno del 1926 con l'accusa di preparare un attentato contro il re di Spagna in visita a Parigi. Dopo una dura lotta organizzata dal movimento anarchico, che colpì anche l'opinione pubblica, furono scarcerati per assenza di prove ed espulsi dalla Francia.

Ascaso però rimase clandestinamente in Francia fino al 1931, quando il re di Spagna abdicò e fu proclamata la II Repubblica. Durante i primi anni della repubblica Ascaso partecipò attivamente alle insurrezioni anarchiche a difesa dei lavoratori e alle lotte politiche del movimento. Nel 1932 fu arrestato nuovamente e deportato nelle colonie spagnole in Africa. Nel 1933 tornò a Siviglia, dove fu arrestato di nuovo. Nel 1934 fu nominato Segretario Generale del Comitato Regionale della CNT della Catalogna, un incarico molto importante.

Nel 1936, a Barcellona, partecipò alla guerra civile spagnola. In città gli anarchici, sostenuti da migliaia di lavoratori, ottennero una grande vittoria, battendo le forze militari fasciste e difendendo la Repubblica spagnola. Ascaso, che aveva aspettato tutta la vita quel momento, non poté festeggiare la vittoria con i propri compagni perché il 20 luglio, durante un assalto alla Caserma di Las Atarazanas, fu ucciso dal fucile di un cecchino fascista che Ascaso cercava di far uscire allo scoperto. Il compagno Luis Romero racconta così come cadde Francisco Ascaso:
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In suo onore venne battezzata la Pistola F. Ascaso, usata durante la guerra civile dall'Ejército Popular de la República.

La colonna Ascaso
Gli verrà intitolata una formazione antifranchista, per l'appunto la colonna "Ascaso", che comprendeva una unità italiana che prenderà il nome di colonna Italiana,  guidata da Carlo Rosselli

Della colonna Ascaso era miliziano pure Elio Canevascini, uno degli ottocento volontari miliziani antifascisti provenienti dalla Svizzera fra i quali ottanta del Cantone Ticino.
Elio Canevascini racconta:

La colonna Ascaso, forte di 800 miliziani antifascisti sconfisse i Franchisti in diversi scontri ma ebbe un gran numero di caduti il 28 agosto 1936 nella Battaglia del Monte Pelato, tra Huesca e Almudévar.

Bibliografia
Hans Magnus Enzensberger, La breve estate dell'anarchia, Feltrinelli, 2007

Note

Voci correlate
 Buenaventura Durruti
 Colonna Italiana
 Guerriglia antifranchista
 Guerra civile spagnola
 Juan García Oliver
 Confederación Nacional del Trabajo

Altri progetti

Collegamenti esterni

Antifascisti spagnoli
Persone della guerra civile spagnola
Rivoluzionari spagnoli


Gremlins was one of my favorite films of the 1980s, so when they announced that a sequel was in the works, I was pretty excited. This was back in the day when sequels were often as good or better than the original, and not the assembly line CGI crap Hollywood churns out today.
Sadly, things didn't go well, and Gremlins 2 was a box office disappointment. It had little of the charm and wit of the original, and seemed like a pile of random stuff splashed up on the screen. Sure, there was some good social satire, but it's like somebody at the studio said "we just need more of everything, especially Gremlins." In this hilarious video from Key & Peele, we see exactly what went down in one of the brainstorming sessions before Gremlins 2 was made. Note that there's a little PG-13 language in the video.


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Devon has many family-fun activities planned throughout the school year to benefit our school community. These events are a chance to connect with new friends and old! Our social functions are not fund-raisers and any fees are budgeted to only cover their costs.
Please refer to the school calendar for specific date and time of the following social events sponsored by the PTO.
This nighttime event is a great way for families and children to re-connect or make new friends following a long summer. As this event takes place during the first two weeks of the school year, telephone calls and e-mails for organizing begin during the summer. Volunteers plan and staff the event. This is typically an outside event.
This is a well attended and very well planned evening event. The Coordinators and Chairpersons of the event organize games, crafts, prizes, food, beverages and clean-up. Many volunteers make up mini-committees that take charge of organizing food or the spooky room for instance. The children love this event and usually come in costume! There are lots of games and prizes, a DJ playing fun dance music, a spooky room, pizza, drinks and crafts.
Students enjoy food and beverages and play bingo during this fun event. This is typically a January or February event. There are loads of prizes and the kids really enjoy picking out that special item. Volunteers are needed to help with planning and event night staffing.
This is a special end-of-the-year event for our fourth graders who are preparing for their big day as middle schoolers! Volunteers are needed to help organize and chaperone the event.
The Chairperson(s) of this project begins working with other 4th grade parents in the beginning of the school year to assemble a yearbook that is distributed to the 4th graders at the end of the school year. Volunteers are needed to design, plan, consolidate photos, etc.
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On one winter evening, the PTO sponsors a speaker on a topic of interest to many Devon parents. The Chairperson typically works with the Guidance Counselor to find a topic and speaker. The chair then assists in setting the date. Light refreshments are served at the event. Recent topics have included: internet safety, childhood anxiety, etc.
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Eureka Awards The first image of mating humpback whales, computer software that depicts music graphically, and a Harry Potter-inspired breakthrough in blood typing have been recognised as some of the leading innovations in Australian science in the past 12 months.
These achievements are among the 19 winners announced last night in Sydney at the Australian Museum's annual Eureka Prizes, which recognise the work of Australian scientists, science educators and science journalists.
Fittingly for a career spent overcoming gender barriers, former Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research director Professor Suzanne Cory last night also became the first woman to receive the prestigious Leadership in Science Prize.
Cory, with husband Professor Jerry Adams, introduced gene-cloning technology to Australia, and their research on the encoding of antibody genes is credited with helping change the face of immunology.
However the honour highlights not only her scientific excellence, but credits her work in transforming WEHI, during her 13-year tenure, into one of the nation's leading medical research centres and her commitment to mentoring and educating the next generation of scientists.
Under Cory's leadership, WEHI's staff increased from 320 to more than 600 and annual research expenditure grew from $23 million to almost $60 million, with major capital works bringing new fields of research to the centre.
At a grassroots level, she also established the Gene Technology Access Centre in 2000 to enhance knowledge of DNA and genetics. Since its foundation, the centre has hosted more than 60,000 students and run training courses for 8000 teachers.
"Her achievements as a scientist and scientific leader place her in the highest rank globally, and not just among this generation of scientists," Australian Museum director Frank Howarth says.
The Eureka Prize for Innovation in Computer Science was awarded to Associate Professor Jon McCormack, Peter McIlwain, Aidan Lane and Dr Alan Dorin at the Centre for Electronic Media Art at the Faculty of Information Technology at Monash University.
McCormack's team developed Nodal, a revolutionary software program that depicts music graphically and allows users to compose music via a form of visual programming.
The software was launched on Apple's App Store in May last year and quickly shot to number two in sales in the music category - an indication of the interest generated by this revolutionary composing tool.
Another Monash University success is the work of Associate Professor Wei Shen and his team in developing a paper-based diagnostic device for blood typing.
The new tool, which takes less than a minute to produce a result and uses a patient's blood to 'write' the blood type, has won the Eureka Prize for Innovative Use of Technology.
Developed over four years, the device was inspired by the film adaptation of J.K. Rowling's novel Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, in which answers magically appear on the page of a diary.
The new test is of particular benefit to the developing world where cheap, fast and unambiguous blood typing can mean the difference between life and death. It is now in the early stages of commercial production and has attracted interest from military sources and governments.
For the second-year running Victorian natural history photographer Jason Edwards has won the Eureka Prize for Science Photography.
His stunning photograph, First Documentation of a Humpback Whale Mating, was taken in waters off Tonga and represents the first time humpback whale mating has been visually documented.
Perseverance and patience are essential to capture such an event as it follows a competition known as a 'heat run' between male humpbacks that can take hours to complete.
Dr Dana Cordell and Professor Stuart White of the Institute for Sustainable Futures for research on sustaining the world's dwindling global supply of phosphorous, which is an essential ingredient in fertiliser.
Dr Mark Pellegrini and team from WEHI who have found a new way to fight off infectious diseases by boosting the immune system.
A combined team from the University of New South Wales and Swinburne University, led by Dr John Webb, for their discovery that the forces of nature are not as constant throughout the universe as we thought they were.
A full list of the Eureka Prize winners can be found on its website.
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Coachella and Stagecoach Designate Safe Spaces to Curb Sexual Harassment
By Taylor Mims
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General view of the atmosphere during day 2 of the 2013 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Club on April 13, 2013 in Indio, Calif.
Following scathing reports in 2018 about sexual harassment at festivals, Coachella and Stagecoach organizers have continued their efforts to combat the issue at this year's festival with designated safe spaces. Festival producer Goldenvoice has teamed up with Los Angeles-based consulting agency woman. to bring their first comprehensive safe-space initiative strategically designed for large-scale cultural gatherings and festivals to the desert events.
For the designated safe spaces, woman.'s soteria initiative is helping to provide a suite of services that ensure the safety and well-being of anyone experiencing trauma triggers, harassment, misconduct, sexual assault and needing skilled compassionate care. According to woman., the initiative's name comes from the Greek goddess of safety, salvation, and preservation from harm as well as the ancient Greek "Soterias," festivals that celebrated the best in music and sport.
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"We conceived this idea in late 2017, as a direct response to the changing landscape for women and other marginalized groups within our communities," says woman. co-founder, Kate Mazzuca, in a release. "We understood the need and with soteria., as well as our partnered activations, we are really aiming to create a quantifiable shift within the culture by developing safer and more enjoyable experiences for everyone involved."
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The soteria. vision includes a unique and robust safety-training program for branded, first-responder "Safety Ambassadors," ongoing consent and harassment education for all staff and attendees, and direct and immediate access to licensed mental health and crisis de-escalation professionals.
The initiative will be part of Coachella's recently announced Every One program that has promised to deploy trained "ambassadors" throughout the festival grounds, tents with trained counselors, all-gender restrooms and more.
Artists, Fans Push Music Festivals to Tackle Sexual Harassment
"There is so much power in woman.'s platform- as industry DJs, producers and pop culture curators- to amplify this critical shift," said Veline Mojarro, Every One's director of equity and inclusion at Goldenvoice, in a release. "Their passion, commitment and willingness to co-create this initiative for every one allows us to highlight and uplift the contributions of a fierce new team developing innovative practices in festival safety."
The first two soteria. activations took place in 2018 at Arizona's FORM Festival and Summit LA. woman. intends to expand the program as a cross-industry initiative for all- encompassing safe spaces and installations at not only music, but also film festivals and other major cultural gatherings, university campuses and large-scale corporate events and headquarters.
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"After working close to 20 years in the music industry and personally attending almost every major festival worldwide, it wasn't hard to see that there was a lack of attention being paid to this super pervasive problem. The issues we are addressing go beyond just the music and nightlife space, and soteria. is needed everywhere," said woman. co-founder Ana Calderon in a release. "We have been developing tools to assist industry leaders and our allies in deepening their understanding of best practices in the areas of consent, harassment, harm reduction and assault prevention so they, too, can work toward creating a safe space for all."
Coachella kicks off this Friday (April 12) with its first weekend running through April 14 and its second weekend launching April 19-21. Stagecoach will take place the following weekend from April 26-28 in Indio, California.
For more information, please visit www.soteriaspace.com or visit woman. at www.womancollective.com.
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Most of the smartphone buyers were disappointed by the HTC one M9 that looks thoroughly familiar its predecessor. HTC decide to change the name HTC one M10 and HTC O2 might be more customer-friendly. The attention has been retained in any case and we look forward to learn more about HTC O2, with a new design and a new technical platform, HTC could attract consumers, and attempt to return to profit. And the Phone will be launched late in the first quarter of 2016.
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The hybrid optical system "Prism" used in our equipment has passed multiple comprehensive testing. As a result, it has been awarded the biological safety certificate. Based on the photometric and radiometric characteristics protocol, the equipment was found to be safe for playing laser tag.
How will I know I've been hit?
14 sensors built in the vest and blaster provide the maximum hit range of a player. The hits is followed by a bright LEDs flash and the vest sensors vibration.
Can a defeat sensor be covered?
All in all, the equipment has 6 defeat zones, which rules out the possibility of becoming invulnerable by covering all the sensors.
What type of frame was used to manufacture laser tag equipment?
Submachine gun ERASER used successfully in field conditions was taken as a basis. The blaster is only 30 cm long. The frame is made from transparent and strong polycarbonate. This polymer has long been used in world-class oversees equipment manufacturing. Now this material is used by CYBERTAG too.
Who are the target audience of the CYBERTAG project?
CYBERTAG is a kind of family fun activitiy. Therefore, the play field will be equally enjoyed by children, men and women. It does not matter what your age, weight or hight is. You only need strong determination to win.
Where can I download the program software for setting up the play sets?
You can download the software after leaving a request on our website. We are the only company that provides software free of charge. There are no membership fees for using it, all new updates are free, besides, free technical support is provided by our specialists.
Does you program software support the English language?
All the elements of the interface have been translated into English. The language can be selected in the settings. Besides, there is an option to choose Spanish or Czech for the menu entries.
Can I repair the equipment by myself if it breaks down?
Much depends on the type of failure. Still, you can sort out 90% of the problems by yourself. We advise our clients on how to quickly repair their play sets. If the problem cannot be sorted, our specialist will come to you and sort it at your place. The equipment can also be sent to a CYBERTAG repair centre, where it will be repaired within 1-2 days.
What is the capacitive sensor in the CYBERTAG blaster for?
The capacitive sensor has been made to enable a player to hold a blaster with both his hands. It has been placed in the handguard. If a player holds a blaster with one hand only, chances are high that he will injure another player. Therefore, a player can only fire a CYBERTAG blaster when he holds the handguard with his other hand.
What visual effects does your equipment have?
All CYBERTAG equipment is fitted with LEDs which respond to any actions during the game: hits, end of a round, start of a game. Vests glow and also notify a player by a brief vibroindication. Besides, the system is equipped with sound notifications, therefore, all actions are accompanied by a nice sound.
Blasters and vests, battery chargers, radio bases, computer software. The contents and the amount will depend on which set you choose: Optima, Pro, Elite.
What is the warranty cover period?
The warranty covers a one year period. Yet don't assume that after a year you won't be able to enjoy the fascinating and dynamic game. The purchased sets will serve you well another 3 – 5 years. Besides, the company provides warranty service, as well as after-warranty service. So, you will never be left alone with your problems.
Is CYBERTAG equipment compatible with the equipment by other indoor laser tag equipment manufacturers?
What makes our equipment stand out from the equipment by overseas manufacturers?
The main difference is the cost. All the equipment is developed and manufactured in Russia. Therefore, its direct cost is not affected by currency rates changes and customs charges. Our play sets price range is significantly lower than that of their foreign counterparts. Still, they have same high quality, are as ergonomic and reliable. CYBERTAG is the only company that makes its computer software accessible to the public. Foreign manufacturers are rather conservative and don't disclose their information. Our software allows to play a variety of scenarios, as well as to register every player's statistics. Regular monthly updates will allow you to keep adding free new options.
Are there age restrictions in CYBERTAG?
CYBERTAG can be played starting from the age of 6. Yet we often see even younger children on the play field. The equipment cannot harm a child. You only need to control the behavior of other players. You need to avoid children bumping into each other, into the walls or stumbling against cables on the floor. It is all up to arena owners how effectively they organize the game process and the arena set-up.
Can I use CYBERTAG equipment outside Russia? Is this technically feasible?
There are no technical restrictions of any sort. The equipment is fully certified and now our arenas function the world over. As to the program software, we have added a system of automatic updates. You just need to run the configurator on a computer that has internet connection and update the software without a hitch.
Is creative approach possible in CYBERTAG? Can I create my own game variants?
Yes, this is possible. There are now 15 default scenarios in the program, but you are by no means limited by this number. The special editor will help you create any scenario, which will become the distinctive feature of your arena. All the characteristics can be adjusted, changed, therefore you can both alter the existing parameters and create several versions of any game variant.
How can CYBERTAG play sets be charged? How long does charge last?
The play sets can be charged using special battery charges included in the delivery set. If all the maximum settings have been selected (glowing brightness, vibroindication, vests flickering duration, sound effects), then the charge will last 8-12 hours of continuous operation. If medium settings have been selected, the continuous operation time will increase to 24 hours.
How many players can take part in a game?
The scenarios support up to 56 players in each game. This figure is not final. It may well soon increase.
When shooting a player from the side will the player get hit?
Yes, he will. The special hit sensors receive both the horizontal and the vertical infrared signals.
How are points calculated during a game?
It depends on the scenario how points are awarded. If a player hits a rival or kills him, lays a bomb, demines an object, his rating increases. These settings can be viewed or changed in the CYBERTAG scenario editor.
How will the players know that the game is over?
There is a special default event in all the scenarios. At the end of a round or a game, players' vests start flickering, vibrating and there is a special sound signal.
What is the minimum number of play sets you need to open your arena?
It all depends on the area of your future arena. You need 12 sets for 200 – 300 m2, 16 – 24 play sets for a bigger area, say 400 – 500 m2.
Where shall you open your arena?
We suggest that you equip your place at a shopping centre with a high flow of people. Besides, you have to consider the city population numbers. These details will determine when the arena recovers its costs.
If you have any questions, our managers will give you a more detailed information about the range of the company products.
Can I order a different number of vests and blasters than that listed on your website?
Yes, you can. Yet the sets listed on the website are ideal for opening a CYBERTAG arena. Therefore, we recommend that you order these sets. In each set description you will find the amount of equipment that is required to open a play field of any size.
How long does it take to produce a batch of CYBERTAG equipment?
It all depends on the amount of play sets that need to be made. On average, it takes 2 days to produce a batch of 12 blasters and vests.
Can you make a design project of my laser tag arena?
Of course, we don't just produce game equipment. We specialize in designing play areas, too. What partitions can be used for an arena? How should the electrical equipment be placed and lights connected? What does it take to make a perfect reception room? We answer all these questions in the project. And this is just the tip of an iceberg. Design cost depends on the amount of works that need to be done, therefore, the price for each design is calculated individually by our specialists.
I live abroad and would like to open a laser tag arena. How can I place an order with you?
You need to get in touch with our managers either by e-mail or by skype. They will provide detailed information on how you can place an order. We send our equipment all over the world, therefore, no problems with delivery and payment should come up.
What should an arena look like?
The design of a play field depends on personal preferences. Yet one must bear in mind that the design of all arena elements – labyrinth, reception room, briefing room – must be uniform. The uniformity in style determines how much players will enjoy the game universe. You can find examples of arena designs in a special photo album on our group page.
How much do I need to spend on my arena promotion?
We supply marketing materials free of charge when you buy the equipment. The materials can be used to decorate banners, leaflets, business cards, etc. All the photos have high resolution and a uniform style. You do not need to consult a designer or and advertising agency. CYBERTAG will help you save your money by making the launch cost-effective.


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but it seems as though the order that I put the width amounts in don't align with the corresponding columns, such as if I change some to a lower width, it gives "width was too small for column ColumnC" message, even though the width that I specified was for a columnB for example.
I am wanting to be able to set a specified width between each column to have a specific amount of spaces between each of them.
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SPRN55 TEST ST                                            LOS ANGELES         CA 11111 DOE                 JOHN          1112223333           5555555510.00                N                                                  1111111111
SPRN8658 TEST DRIVE                                       LOS ANGELES         CA 11111 DOE                 JOHN          1112223333           5555555510.00                N                                                  1111111111
SPRN787 TEST DRIVE                                        LOS ANGELES         CA 11111 DOE                 JOHN          1112223333           5555555510.00                N                                                  1111111111

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I get "'width' (57) was too small for columns: V1
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Crazy Dog donated training treats to support Paws For Life K9 Rescue (PFL)'s COVID-19 Operation Pandemic initiative and its Prison Program.
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It's estimated that anywhere from 11% to 30% of military veterans experience post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following their service, depending on the individual's branch, years served and in what capacity. One way to help those struggling can be through the assistance of a service dog. To help serve the nation's heroes, U.S. Xpress Enterprises Inc. […]
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While saving lives, paramedics and EMTs often find themselves providing emotional support to people on their worst days. So when the job is done and they've returned to their stations, they may need some comfort as well. Enter Indie: a smart and cuddly St. Bernard who recently joined East Baton Rouge Emergency Medical Services to […]
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Montgomery Executive Ike Leggett's Youth Curfew Proposal Sinking // Anti-Loitering Alternative Emerges
Down with Curfew, Up with Big Boy
UPDATE: Just Up the Pike blogger Dan Reed discusses the anti-loitering alternative and notes the following: "County Executive Leggett worries that the loitering bill was 'overly broad' and could encourage racial profiling. Ironically, Leggett's concerns are the same raised by curfew opponents." It isn't so fun when it applies to all of us, is it?
Besides, if Mr. Leggett is concerned about his police force racially profiling adults, I don't understand how he wants us to trust them with defenseless minors. Look at this preview of curfew enforcement from the Washington Post:
A group of about 15 young men exited the Silver Spring Metro station on a recent Friday night, heading toward the area's bustling open-air restaurant district.
Just before 10 p.m. they passed a police lieutenant. No hellos or smiles, but plenty of tattoos and stares.
"My hunch is that's not a good crowd," Montgomery County police Lt. Robert Carter said, calling into his radio to alert fellow officers to keep track of them.
For 38 minutes they watched. The group made its way to Dixon Avenue, a darkened street just off the main strip. Officers confronted them and started asking questions....
When officers approached the group on Dixon Avenue, the teenagers answered questions and had their pockets searched and their tattoos photographed. Police found no weapons or drugs and didn't charge anyone.
"They just automatically assumed we were thugs, or we were about to cause some trouble or go fight," said Mike Brown, 18, a James Hubert Blake High School student who ended his junior year with a 3.1 GPA and thinks the youths were targeted because they are black.
The key fixation of County Executive Ike Leggett's PR machine, a youth curfew proposal, appears to be sinking under the weight of its own controversy. The Washington Post today reported that Councilmembers Phil Andrews and George Leventhal are offering up their own alternative to singling out youths: a broad anti-loitering proposal that applies to everyone. Interesting move. I'll leave it to Maryland Juice readers to decide which proposal they like or dislike more, and I'll keep my own opinions to myself this time. You can read the full anti-loitering proposal at the bottom of this post.
This is certainly not the fatal or final blow to Mr. Leggett's attack on innocent county youths (and their parents' rights to raise their own kids) -- but it certainly makes his case much more difficult. For those that weren't paying attention to the legislative process, let me give you a refresher that will help you understand procedurally why the votes appear to be slipping away from the curfew....
No policy justification: Crime has been going steadily down in Montgomery County (including youth crime)
No prior legislative discussion: That's why members of the County's Public Safety Committee (Phil Andrews, Roger Berliner, and Marc Elrich) were surprised to see Ike Leggett suggest a dramatic countywide youth curfew (they had not previously seen crime data calling for such a move)
An attempt to rush the legislative process: But to (presumably) score a quick news-hit, the curfew was brought straight to the Council as an "expedited bill"
Six-vote supermajority needed: Notably, you also need support from 6 of 9 Councilmembers for expedited bills (presumably, this higher bar slows down this kind of rash policymaking)
The Washington Post article didn't exactly report on a whip-count, but you can read between the lines:
The introduction of the bill comes as the curfew is losing support from county legislators. Leventhal, who has said he was undecided about the bill, says he prefers the loitering bill over the curfew.
Council members Roger Berliner (D-Bethesda-Potomac) and Nancy Navarro (D-Eastern County), both skeptical of the curfew, are also heavily considering the loitering bill, according to council staff.
The curfew was introduced in July as an "expedited" bill, which requires six votes to pass. Leggett spokesman Patrick Lacefield said there are no plans to introduce an amendment to remove the bill's expedited status, which would allow it to be passed with only five votes.
If you add Councilmembers Andrews to the mix, you now have four potential opponents and a few unaccounted-for votes. Anything could still happen, but it seems that the collective opposition of the following groups is slowing down enthusiasm for Chairman MoCo's insistence on a presumption of guilt from our children:
thousands of high school students and parents
Fraternal Order of Police (???)
Rockville City Council
Montgomery County Civil Rights Coalition
Action Committee for Transit, etc.
Several elected officials (ie: Delegates Kirill Reznik and Eric Luedtke)
At least two County-appointed citizens advisory boards have also taken the unusual step of refusing to rubber-stamp the curfew proposal. Notably, the two skeptical boards represent areas targeted for curfew enforcement: Silver Spring and Wheaton/Mid-County. Here is a side-question that has not yet been raised -- will curfew or anti-loitering enforcement allow police to ask the immigration status of potential offenders, per the County's participation in Jack Bauer's "Secure Communities" deportation program?
Confused about what to do now? *snicker* Maryland Juice calls for the creation of a Blue Ribbon Commission to study the various alternatives. :)
Besides, if Mr. Leggett would only stop wasting so many taxpayer resources pushing the youth curfew, we could all help launch Maryland Juice PAC's first project: a campaign to bring back Bob's Big Boy!
P.S. Stay tuned for Maryland Juice PAC's second project: a campaign to replace Police Chief Manger with former Police Chief Moose! We'll check back in with Moose soon....
P.P.S. There appears to be one Democratic candidate for Governor in 2014 that decided to wade into the curfew and endorse the proposal. I'll leave it to curious minds to inquire further and judge as they see fit.
You can read the anti-loitering proposal below:
Anti-Loitering Proposal: Montgomery County, Maryland
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