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The independent candidate for one of the seats on Atiu in the Cook Islands, Norman George, says his sole policy is to make Atiu great again.
The Cook Islands' general election takes place on June 14.
The Cook Islands News reported the former cabinet minister as saying Atiu resembles a "bomb site" with no doctor, medicine, infrastructure, roads, water, productivity or exports.
Mr George said people on the island were living on handouts and there were no developments or employment and a depleting population.
He also said morale was very low among the people of Atiu.
Mr George said the island was completely dominated by a highly political couple, but he didn't name the couple.
Mr George said he would steer away from national issues and as an independent candidate, have the pleasure of picking and choosing who to work with, "once elected".


We were invited to perform for Bros and we decided to do something a little different this time. Bros bottles are the in thing nowadays and we thought, why don't we perform on a transparent bottle shaped acrylic. Add some glow in the dark effects and it will be a really engaging performance.
Turns out we were right, we had a great time having laughs during rehearsals and the performance itself.
The client is very sweet and gifted us with hampers of Bros merchandise. 2014 is a good year for art in Malaysia.


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Feeling sick, it started sunday with no energy and a headache, then yesterday I started feeling better, this morning I wok up ad any action I do gives me a heartpounding headache. Its feels like my brain is swollen, I cough and it hurts, I get up quickly and it hurts.
I think about the days I am missing and it hurts. Seriously though I was so intent on making August such a huge month, and its not that I am tired out. I am eating well, sleeping well and not exhausted but I have had a cold since July. I hope that this is the final fight and I will be rid of the cold. But I am bummed to have missed out on three days of touring. Today is so stormy and rainy that it's ok to miss but I soo wanted to hit 1.3 by the end of the month. I still can but I have to start feeling better.
Tomorrow is Charley's 5th birthday so I will not ski then and then from the 26-31 I will hopefully feel good and get back on my horse. Its amazing to think that I have been a parent for 5 years, and that our little beauty will be starting Kindergarden soon. Time flies.
Hope you're feeling better soon and keep your head up! You're rockin' it!
If you would the number of a good and inexpensive massage therapist at km 12, let me know.
Also, we have a Reiki lady that does magic close by.
Seems like your body needs some extra loving to keep doing what your doing.


This mural was commissioned to lend depth and interest to a blank wall in an entrance hall. The restricted viewing points enabled a trompe l'oeil design option of some depth. The effect is further enhanced by incorporating the faux stone effect of the walls and the marble floor into the picture plane of the mural itself. The muralist is often briefed to open up walls which are too enclosing or dominating, a situation that is often successfully remedied with a mural painting.
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Home » Legislative leaders to focus on DCS funding, teacher pay in 'extraordinarily difficult' budget session
Legislative leaders to focus on DCS funding, teacher pay in 'extraordinarily difficult' budget session
Olivia Covington
KEYWORDS State agencies / Indiana Senate / Indiana House of Representatives / legislation / proposed legislation / Hate Crimes / Department of Child Services / gambling / Indiana General Assembly / school safety / Teachers / Government
House Republicans reveal agenda that doesn't include hate crimes legislation
In what the Indiana House Speaker said is likely to be an "extraordinarily difficult" budget session, Indiana's legislative leaders plan to focus their efforts during this year's legislative session on budget-impacting legislation, such as funding for the embattled Department of Child Services and increasing teacher pay.
House Speaker Brian Bosma, R-Indianapolis, Senate President pro tempore Rod Bray, R-Martinsville, House Minority Leader Phil GiaQuinta, D-Fort Wayne, and Senate Minority Leader Tim Lanane, D-Anderson, discussed their priorities for the 2019 session during the BGD Legislative Conference on Wednesday. Bray and GiaQuinta are new to their leadership roles this year, replacing retiring Senate President pro tem David Long, a Fort Wayne Republican, and Austin Democrat Terry Goodin.
Noting the state's lead budget writer, Rep. Tim Brown, R-Crawfordsville, is still recovering after a serious motorcycle accident earlier this year, Bosma said the process of drafting Indiana's next biennial budget – which will be the focus of the coming long session – will be "more difficult than a lot of people realize." The state will be dealing with a pool of about $350 million in new money – which could possibly get up to $375 million – but the speaker said Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb plans to ask for about $286 million of that to be allocated to DCS in fiscal years 2020 and 2021.
The agency itself requested $965 million from the general fund for both fiscal years 2020 and 2021, a marked increase from the initial annual appropriation of $629 million in fiscal years 2018 and 2019. However, DCS received significantly more than that appropriation after the state moved money from reserves and made supplemental appropriations to begin to resolve widespread issues within the department, as identified by a 116-page report by the Alabama-based Child Welfare Policy and Practice Group.
The DCS appropriation will leave the state with about $70 million, Bosma said, but other have-tos, including a $50 million commitment to Medicaid and $30 million in pension obligations, will force the Legislature to be creative with this year's agency appropriations. Part of that creativity will include "right-sizing" budgets for state agencies that traditionally don't use their entire appropriates, he said.
Bray, who said one of his legislative priorities will be to pass a "responsible" budget, said when it comes to DCS, he wants to discern what issues can be resolved with a legislative fix and what issues can be attributed to internal DCS culture. Noting the high rate of turnover among caseworkers, as well as the relative inexperience of those caseworkers and the attorneys assigned to oversee DCS court proceedings, the Senate leader said one issue that needs to be addressed is determining how to convince DCS employees to stay with the agency for longer periods of time.
Lanane likewise said the constant turnover is contributing to the agency's woes, but also said insufficient funding is another contributing factor. While Lanane said resolving the funding issue is a matter of determining where to find the "eggs" to put in the DCS "basket," Bray said he does not believe the Legislature can solve serious issues in any governmental agency only by "throwing more money" at those agencies. The key, Bray said, is learning to invest available money for DCS "intelligently."
Similar to the turnover issues plaguing DCS, Lanane said Indiana's public schools are also losing employees, due in significant part to teacher pay. The Senate minority leader said the first five years of a teacher's career are the most critical in determining whether the teacher will stay with that career path, and Indiana could entice more young teachers to stick with it if pay was increased.
Lanane said Indiana's public teacher pay is running behind that of adjoining states, citing to statistics that show Indiana's teacher salaries rank 37th in the nation. Bray, however, said that when cost of living is factored in, Indiana's ranking rises into the top 20 states.
While GiaQuinta agreed that increasing teacher pay should be a priority, he also said it was "a little insulting" to suggest that the only issue Indiana's teachers care about is their income. More broadly, GiaQuinta said he thinks the Legislature has not shown enough respect to Indiana's teachers through its policy decisions and its failure to sufficiently invite teachers to join in those policy discussions.
Speaking to reporters after the panel discussion, Bosma said he wants to put more money into teachers' pockets by implementing short- and long-term solutions. He pointed to the possibility of expanding the teacher tax credit, placing parameters on the two main pools of school funding – education and operations – and urging schools to switch their focus from administrative expansion to teacher pay. He also said the state needs to develop a system whereby a career as a public school teacher is incentivized.
But noting this year's budget constraints, Bosma said accomplishing his goal of creating teacher raises could be a matter of reallocating existing funds.
Among the other priorities legislative leaders discussed was the passage of a bias crimes bill, a measure that has failed to make it through the Legislature in the past several sessions. Lanane said he believes this year will be the year the General Assembly comes to an agreement on hate crimes legislation, but the fight will be over the process of coming to that agreement.
A sticking point in the past has been the inclusion of a list of protected classes in hate crimes legislation. Holcomb has said he plans to support a hate crimes bill this year, including protections based on gender identity. Bosma, however, suggested Wednesday that the legislation could be drafted with no list at all.
School safety was also a shared priority among the leaders, with Bray saying legislation is in the works that would allow for a referendum to finance school safety measures. Both he and GiaQuinta suggested that such measures could include social workers or therapists in Indiana's schools to identify and work with at-risk students.
Further, GiaQuinta and Lanane pointed to the possibility of expanding pre-K education and continued efforts toward redistricting reform, while GiaQuinta also said his caucus would be looking into sports gaming.
Olivia Covington joined the Indiana Lawyer team as a reporter in September 2016 and took on the role of managing editor in April 2018. She also handes the newspaper's social media presence.
She came to the Indiana Lawyer from The (Columbus) Republic and has received honors from both the Hoosier State Press Association and Indiana Associated Press Media Editors for her work there.
She holds a bachelor's degree in journalism from Franklin College and is currently pursuing a master's degree in journalism from Ball State University.
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As a content-focused organization, your main priority should be on moving the meter to produce valuable content that your audience cares about in order to bolster your inbound marketing efforts and generate leads.
It's easy to get bogged down while running a content marketing team, but when you don't know about the bottlenecks or inefficiencies your team has, any optimization will have a compounding effect downstream .
Less valuable content at a slower pace means fewer qualified leads, which means lower sales and so on.
Whatever tools and processes you have in place should enhance your marketing team's efforts to justify its existence (and greater investment) based on the ROI your team produces. Hopefully, you're bringing in more revenue than what you're spending to create content and fuel your marketing engine.
The number of marketing technology companies has nearly doubled between January 2014 and 2015 from 947 to 1,876. Unfortunately, there isn't any one tool that helps you get a handle on content marketing in one fell swoop.
It's overwhelming to stay on top of the sheer number of marketing tools out there, in addition to whatever "stack" or suite of tools you've adopted so far.
Unfortunately, it's tough to arrive at a general consensus about what makes the "perfect content marketing stack".
But much like how David Heinemeier Hansson ("DHH"), co-founder of Basecamp, and creator of Ruby on Rails web development stack, succinctly puts it: "Ruby on Rails is Omakase".
A team of chefs picked out the ingredients, designed the APIs, and arranged the order of consumption on your behalf according to their idea of what would make for a tasty full-stack framework.
Much like how David has come up with the "Rails Way" when it comes to web development, I'd like to think that we as content marketers at Uberflip, marketing to marketers, know a thing or two about creating an airtight framework for content marketing teams to run like a well-oiled machine.
Keep in mind that this is geared towards B2B companies that are invested in content and have a team dedicated to consistently producing valuable content.
Now that we have that out of the way, what we need is a framework that takes into account the entire content marketing process and to plug that into the greater marketing organization's purpose - a prescription, if you will, that's broad and robust enough to meet B2B marketers' expectations and address their unique challenges.
The problem lies in the sea of marketing technology products when trying to understand the full picture of a lead's lifecycle from the top of the funnel all the way down to the close, while making better-informed decisions and being more productive.
When you look at the touchpoints of marketing, you have to consider lead capture, contact management, email marketing, social media, SEO, content marketing, analytics, and so on when building your marketing ecosystem.
The entire B2B Content Marketing Stack should be set up in a way that focuses your efforts with an end-to-end holistic approach.
The stack I am prescribing helps streamline our efforts at Uberflip, from creating content, organizing content via an editorial calendar, managing content with our CMS, generating leads and distributing content, all the way to automating your marketing efforts to bubble up hot leads for your sales team to take action on. And, finally, it enables you to have the analytics to learn, measure and improve your content marketing efforts.
Google Docs is a no-brainer in terms of writing and collaborating. It helps the content creation process by providing a canvas for your team to edit, comment, highlight and get the most out of your team's writing efforts.
We stick to our own in-house spreadsheet and share it via Google Sheets to host our editorial calendar, content ideas, as well as a list our previously created content so we're not duplicating efforts. It doesn't have to be fancy or sophisticated to be effective.
We use our own platform to create, manage, optimize and automate all of our content—blog articles, social media posts, videos, eBooks—in our Content Hub. Since Uberflip is built for B2B Content Marketers, we also manage lead generation within our content through contextual CTA placements to capture contacts and gate our premium content. Since our platform integrates with your marketing automation, it fits into your content marketing and B2B lead generation efforts, we have all those bases covered.
Buffer offers an easy way to share content on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Google+. You're able to schedule when your content is shared as well as get a host of analytics around what content has been performing the best in terms of engagement and sharing.
Probably the most flexible marketing platform in existence, as it starts from a reasonable $800 / month for its Professional package and scales up from there, HubSpot will cover all bases that let you grow into their Enterprise package, assuming your revenue grows just as fast as your needs. They offer a world-class marketing automation suite, excellent UX and design, and integrates perfectly with Uberflip's Hubs and CTAs.
If you're already on another marketing automation platform, you might be better served sticking to it unless you're fully committed to switching to something like HubSpot.
Though a relatively new entrant to the CRM market that HubSpot has made entirely free, it integrates perfectly with HubSpot's Marketing Automation software. If you're already using another CRM like Salesforce and your entire organization has bought into it, it's better to stick to it rather than switch to something else.
Pretty much the standard set of Analytics that you really need. Google Analytics covers everything you need from standard web analytics, event-driven analytics, powerful segmentation, Mobile Analytics and even cohort analysis.
While the above tools comprise the core of our B2B content marketing stack, here are some other tools to consider based on your unique needs.
SumoMe is a free lightweight tool to capture leads with their fly-out List Builder, Smart Bar, and a host of other free analytics tools such as heatmaps. You can't really beat free when it comes to their tight integrations with services such as MailChimp, Aweber, MadMimi or Constant Contact for your email marketing.
If video is part of your content marketing strategy, Wistia is affordable and its analytics give you insight into viewing trends, heatmaps and its lead generation feature integrates perfectly into what we've previously mentioned.
If your organization is heavily focused on SEO, Moz is a tool that will give you strategic insight into your content marketing efforts and how you rank compared to competitors as well as a host of other products, which include FollowerWonk for social, and Fresh Web Explorer and their industry leading Keyword difficulty tracker and Moz Analytics.
The tools mentioned above create a tight stack that's interwoven to help you see the big picture—"the forest from the trees"—all the way down to seeing the individual leaves of those trees, taking into account analytics on individual contacts.
What's in your content marketing stack? What do you think belongs or doesn't belong?
See how your marketing software stacks up. Try our tool, Grade My Stack!
Will is a Product Marketing Manager at Uberflip. Outside of Uberflip, he likes lifting heavy things and putting them down, is horrible at Ruby on Rails and iOS development, and prides himself on being a coffee snob.
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Coronavirus: Face covering use expanded in England and Scotland
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Face coverings have become mandatory in more indoor settings in England and Scotland following a recent spike in coronavirus cases.
Places where coverings must now be worn in both countries include museums, places of worship and aquariums.
Other new settings in England include cinemas and funeral homes, and in Scotland, banks and beauty salons.
Coverings will also become compulsory in all public enclosed spaces in Northern Ireland from Monday.
It comes as new quarantine rules for travellers to the UK took effect at 04:00 BST.
Anyone now arriving in England, Scotland or Northern Ireland from Belgium, Andorra and the Bahamas will have to quarantine for two weeks. The same rules have already been put in place in Wales.
Quarantines have already been re-imposed for passengers from Spain and Luxembourg.
What are the rules for face masks or face coverings?
How to stay cool in a face mask
Stricter lockdown measures introduced in Preston
UK 'won't hesitate' to add to quarantine list
Lockdown measures were reintroduced in Preston from midnight after a rise in Covid-19 cases. Residents in the Lancashire city are facing stricter restrictions, which include banning separate households from meeting each other at home.
The move brings Preston in line with measures in east Lancashire, Greater Manchester and parts of west Yorkshire. The number of cases in Preston has jumped sharply in the past week, and almost half are among people aged 30 and under.
'New normal'
Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced the changes to the rules on face coverings in England last week when he also postponed the further easing of lockdown due to the spike in virus cases.
Those who break the law on wearing masks in England face fines of up to £100, with the PM saying there would be a "greater police presence" to ensure the rules were being followed.
Scotland's First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, announced the new face mask rules, along with other measures, on Friday, explaining that the "risks are heightened" as the country eases lockdown restrictions.
In Wales and Northern Ireland it is only currently compulsory to wear a face covering on public transport.
Coronavirus: How to wear a face covering
Toby Bradon, general manager for Vue cinemas in the UK, Ireland and Denmark, said wearing face coverings had become "the new normal" but customers would be able to remove their masks to eat and drink in its cinemas.
He added: "We recognise that some people will be exempt so it is appropriate that we encourage people to wear them but we won't be policing it."
London's Science Museum said while customers would be required to wear face masks in line with government guidance when it reopens on 19 August, it hoped visitors would be "respectful" of those who were exempt from doing so.
Those exempt from wearing face coverings include children under 11, those with a physical or mental illness or impairment or disability and employees in indoor settings.
People are also able to remove their mask if asked to do so in a bank for identification or in order to receive treatment or services, such as a haircut.
Under the government rules face coverings are not required for those getting married or at restaurants, bars and pubs with table service.
Speaking to the BBC on Saturday, Schools Minister Nick Gibb said pupils over 11 years of age will be expected to wear masks.
But he reiterated they will not be necessary in the classrooms as "there are a whole raft of other measures we've introduced in schools to make sure we minimise the risk of transmission".
"The advice we've had about wearing masks in school is if they're not competently handled you can actually increase the risk of spreading the virus," he said.
LOCKDOWN LIMIT: Can we lift lockdown any further?
SCHOOLS: When will children be returning?
EXERCISE: What are the guidelines on getting out?
THE R NUMBER: What it means and why it matters
LOOK-UP TOOL: How many cases in your area?
In Scotland, the expanded list of settings where masks are required was announced alongside the tightening of other anti-coronavirus measures, particularly for the hospitality sector.
From Friday 14 August the recording of contact details for customers of pubs and other venues will become mandatory rather than advisory.
Businesses should also be asking people to pre-book tables and there should be no queues.
On Saturday, the UK reported a further 55 people had died with the virus, taking the total to 46,566. A further 758 people have tested positive for Covid-19 in the past 24 hours, according to the latest government statistics.
On Friday, the latest reproduction number - the R number - for the UK was published and was estimated to be between 0.8 and 1.0.
However, the government's Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (Sage) said it did "not have confidence" that the R number in England was below one.
R describes the number of people that one infected person will pass the virus on to, on average. A value above 1.0 means cases are growing exponentially, whereas if the number is kept lower than 1.0 the disease will eventually peter out.
But it came as data from the Office for National Statistics suggested the number of people testing positive for coronavirus may be levelling off in England.
In another development, the Department for Transport has announced that emergency funding for bus and tram operators in England is being extended. The money will support services in September when schools are set to fully reopen and brings the total amount spent during the pandemic on the sector to at least £700m.
Where do I have to wear a face covering in England?
transport hubs, like airports
premises providing legal or financial services, like banks or post offices
personal care and beauty premises, like hair salons and tattoo parlours
attractions, like museums and theatres
libraries and public reading rooms
community centres and social clubs
public areas in hotels and hostels
storage and distribution facilities
NHS settings such as hospitals
People should also wear face coverings at any indoor places not listed but where social distancing may be difficult or you will come into contact with people you do not normally meet.
Where do I have to wear a face covering in Scotland?
takeaway restaurants
indoor zoos
visitor farms
any other indoor tourist, heritage or cultural site
banks, building societies, credit unions
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Tighter rules on visors, masks and contacts
How to stay cool in a face mask in the heat
Where do I still need to wear a mask?
PM puts lockdown easing on hold in England
Face coverings to be compulsory in England's shops
New guidance on face coverings in England released


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Pediatric Precocious Puberty (Early Puberty)
Precocious puberty, also known as early puberty, is a condition in which a child's body begins to mature at an abnormally early age (before age 8 in girls or before age 9 in boys).
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What is Pediatric Precocious Puberty (Early Puberty)?
Puberty is activated by certain genes and hormones. An area of the brain known as the hypothalamus activates gonadotropin-releasing hormone, which signals the pituitary gland (at the base of the brain) to release hormones that stimulate the ovaries in girls or testicles in boys to produce sex hormones.
In girls - the first sign of puberty is usually breast development, followed by hair growth in the pubic area and armpits and then menstruation (a monthly period).
In boys - puberty usually begins with growth of the genital organs, followed by hair growth in the pubic area and armpits and then the development of muscles, facial hair and a deeper voice.
Both boys and girls may experience acne and both will usually have a growth spurt, bringing them closer to their adult height.
Precocious puberty is more common in girls than in boys and occurs more often in African-Americans than in children of other races. Other risk factors may include:
Certain medical conditions (e.g., McCune-Albright syndrome, congenital adrenal hyperplasia)
Exposure to estrogen or testosterone hormones (e.g., pills, ointments)
Previous radiation to the brain or spinal cord
The changes to your child's body brought on by precocious puberty may cause him (or her) to feel self-conscious, and may also lead to teasing by peers. Counseling may help your child to work through these issues.
What are the different types of Pediatric Precocious Puberty (Early Puberty)?
There are two types of precocious puberty:
Central precocious puberty
Central precocious puberty is early onset puberty that usually has no known cause.
Peripheral precocious puberty
Peripheral precocious puberty is early puberty that is caused by a problem with the ovaries, testicles, adrenal glands or pituitary gland.
What are the signs and symptoms of Pediatric Precocious Puberty (Early Puberty)?
Although symptoms may vary from child to child, symptoms of precocious puberty may include:
Breast growth
Early menstruation
Growing pubic and underarm hair
Rapid growth (girls who go through puberty too early may not reach their full height because growth stops too early)
Deepening of the voice
Enlarging penis and testicles
Growing pubic, underarm and facial hair
Rapid growth (boys who go through puberty too early may not reach their full height because growth stops too early)
Other characteristics of precocious puberty may include:
Increased aggression
Moodiness associated with the hormonal changes
How is Pediatric Precocious Puberty (Early Puberty) diagnosed?
There are several methods used for diagnosing precocious puberty. Your child's doctor may use a combination of these methods:
What are the causes of Pediatric Precocious Puberty (Early Puberty)?
In many cases, there is no known cause for precocious puberty. In other cases, it may be caused by:
Central nervous system abnormalities
Tumors or growths in the ovaries, adrenal glands, pituitary gland or brain
Other genetic conditions
How is Pediatric Precocious Puberty (Early Puberty) treated?
Treatments for precocious puberty may include:
Medications (GnRH analogs) to block the hormones that are bringing on puberty
Treating any contributing medical conditions (e.g., tumor)
Pediatric Precocious Puberty (Early Puberty) Doctors and Providers
Perrin White, MD Pediatric Endocrinologist
Division Director at Children's Health
Medical Director, GENECIS Program at Children's Health
Disorders of Growth, Puberty & Sexual Development
Society for Endocrinology – Delayed puberty
Society for Endocrinology – Precocious puberty
American Family Physician – Disorders of Puberty
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		'msg user reply' => 'Balasan User',
		'msg support reply' => 'Balasan Support',
		'msg please fill email' => 'Mohon untuk mengisi field email yang valid!',
		'msg less than 1 second ago' => 'Kurang dari satu detik yang lalu',
		'msg email helpdesk create a new ticket' => 'Anda menerima email ini karena salah satu karyawan telah membuat tiket support baru di tiket.bdoindonesia.com , berikut details tiket baru tersebut :',
		'msg rating must be fill' => 'Penilaian Harus diisi apabila telah selesai'
];

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Start of Chihuahuas Season to be Delayed Until May 6th
Steve Kaplowitz
Steve Kaplowitz Published: March 3, 2021
Spring Training is underway for Major League Baseball, but do not expect to see any Triple A games until at least early May. MLB sent a memo to all 30 clubs that they would delay the start of Triple-A East games until May 4th and Triple-A West games until May 6th. For the El Paso Chihuahuas, that means they will begin 2021 in Tacoma and host Albuquerque on March 13th for their home opener.
"The good news is that we can still look forward to Chihuahuas baseball this season," Chihuahuas general manager Brad Taylor told 600 ESPN El Paso.
What this essentially means is that the entire month of April and the first week of May have been scrapped with no plans to make up those 24 games at the present time. MLB did alter the Triple-A schedule for July, by adding a pair of games on the 12th and 13th. Originally teams had a three-day break due to the MLB All Star Game. As it currently stands, the Triple A schedule will be 120 games, and no word yet on whether a postseason will be held.
While MLB teams begin their 2021 season on time on April 1st, most Triple A players will be in alternate sites the entire month of April. Since El Paso is not close in proximity to San Diego, it is highly unlikely that Southwest University Park will be used as an alternate site. ESPN's Jeff Passan reported yesterday that MLB might continue to use their alternate sites and further delay the start of the season if players have not been vaccinated by May 1st. The concern would involve non-vaccinated Triple A players needing to quarantine before joining their MLB affiliate, since they would have to fly commercial in order to meet up with their team. The alternate sites are much closer in proximity than some Triple A cities, so Chihuahuas players would be able to drive to Petco Park rather than have to fly to San Diego from a city like El Paso, for example.
Filed Under: 2021 season, alternate sites, brad taylor, covid vaccinations, El Paso Chihuahuas, major league baseball, triple-a
Categories: Baseball, Chihuahuas, Featured (Carousel), Include in Newsletter, Local / El Paso / Texas, News, Sports


The individual has the right to take action against an organisation if the disabled person feels there has been discrimination because of their disability.
The Disability Rights Commission (DRC) was established in 2000 to promote the rights of disabled people and this responsibility has been continued by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) from 2007.
AccessOK concentrates on Discrimination in relation to providing goods, facilities and services, but all parts of the Equality Act apply to businesses.
A change to disability and age-related discrimination legislation was introduced in October 2010 with the comprehensive Equality Act. It is claimed this new legislation will strengthen enforcement against disability (and age-related) discrimination.
The Act covers both Direct Discrimination and Indirect Discrimination.
The requirement for making Reasonable Adjustments is now anticipatory rather than as the result of a complaint.
These came into force in October 2010. The EA supplanted a raft of discrimination legislation including the Disability Discrimination Act. The new Act covers not just disability but discrimination associated with race, gender, religion and age amongst others.
This part of the legislation gives disabled people important rights of access to everyday services that others take for granted. The new duties apply to service providers - which means most businesses - where physical features make access to their services impossible or unreasonably difficult for disabled people.


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Aylesham's oldest resident, 101 year old Eric Buckle, is to have a road on the Garden Village housing development named after him.
Earlier this week, Eric, with his wife Doris, 91, and close friends, pictured above, visited the Persimmon Homes sales offices in Dorman Avenue North to see one of the road's signs for himself.
They were greeted by Dover District Council Chairman Cllr Sue Chandler, Aylesham Parish Council Chairman Cllr Jo Cartledge, and Persimmon staff.
Persimmon Homes is currently building properties on what will become Buckle Drive and these are expected to be completed in spring 2019.
Eric was Aylesham's first parish council clerk, a role he held for nearly half a century until 2001. He arrived in the village as a teenager in 1932 in the sidecar of his dad's motorbike. Soon after, he was working in the Snowdown Colliery offices looking after miners' wages and holiday pay.
Around 530 homes on the Aylesham Garden Village development are now occupied out of a total of 1,210. The site is a joint development between Persimmon Homes, Barratt Homes and Dover District Council.


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The Eblana Theatre was situated in the basement of Busáras, Dublin's central bus station, operated by Bus Éireann. A small theatre, seating 225-240 people, it was noted for being without wings and other common aspects of theatrical architecture, having been adapted from a short-lived newsreel cinema intended to entertain waiting bus passengers.
It was open from 17 September 1959 until 1995.

Establishment
The location that became the Eblana Theatre was initially intended as a small cinema for newsreel presentations, for the entertainment of waiting bus passengers, and operated in this role for around two years. Then in 1958 the lease was acquired by Phyllis Ryan was run by her and some associates (including Des Nealon) as a conventional theatre, and home to her company Gemini Productions. It opened in 1959 during the Dublin Theatre Festival. The inclusion of the theatre space was part of the concept of Busáras being a multi-use public building. It was the original newsreel cinema purpose that led to the theatre having no wings, which made mounting large plays or complex sets impossible.

The modest scale of the theatre, and its proximity to the public toilets of the bus station, were a source of some derision, with claims that it was "The only public toilet in Dublin with its own theatre" — though in fact only the Ladies toilet was close to the theatre, the Gents being some distance away. Performances were occasionally enlivened by lost passengers seeking the lavatories.

Associations
Ryan was in the 1960s and 1970s the major producer of new plays in Ireland outside of the Abbey Theatre. Phyllis Ryan and her Gemini Productions kept independent theatre alive in Dublin and premièred most of the work of playwright John B. Keane. The playwrights such as Brian Friel, Joe O'Donnell, Tom Murphy etc., that Gemini nurtured were later adopted by the Abbey and other theatres but owe their first productions to the courage of Phyllis Ryan.

Closure
In the mid 1990s, the Eblana was run for a short time by Andrew's Lane Theatre when Gemini moved out of the Eblana in the mid-1980s. Following this it was leased by Northside Theatre Company. It closed in 1995. Despite some erroneous claims (including one that it became a left luggage facility) the theatre is still mostly intact, down to posters and programmes from its last performance.  In 2012 plans were announced to refurbish the theatre, at a cost estimated to be around one million euros, to house the Fry Model Railway, though this plan did not proceed, and as of 2020, the theatre was still closed and disused.

See also

 Eblana (an ancient Irish settlement, traditionally associated with the site of modern Dublin)

References

External links
List of new Irish plays produced at the Eblana Theatre

1995 disestablishments in Ireland
Studio theatres
Former theatres
Theatres completed in 1959
Theatres in Dublin (city)

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Q: Drive Rest API doesnot list a particular folder I am using v2 api of drive to get all files of my drive folder. One particular folder is not coming in the list.All others are there. It is a starred folder whose previous owner was someone else.
Following is my request:
var options = {

    method: 'GET',
    url: "https://www.googleapis.com/drive/v2/files",
    qs: {
        q: "parents=\'" + parent_id + "\'ANDmimeType=\'application/vnd.google-apps.folder\'",
        pageToken: nextPageToken
    },
    headers: {
        'content-type': 'application/json',
        authorization: 'Bearer ' + accessToken
    }
};

I have added pagination, still the folder is not coming. Not sure of the reason. This folder is visible when I open my drive.

A: To begin with i would sugest that you have an error your missing a space between and and mimetype
q: "parents=\'" + parent_id + "\'AND mimeType != \'application/vnd.google-apps.folder\'",

It can be easier to test your search parm in the apis explorer it can be tricky.
After testing i found this works.
sharedWithMe=true and mimeType = 'application/vnd.google-apps.folder'

formatted gives you
sharedWithMe%3Dtrue+and+mimeType+%3D+'application%2Fvnd.google-apps.folder'

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Dust Bowl Ballads
Recorded in 1940, and later reissued by Folkways Recordings in 1950, Guthrie's first album chronicles the American Dust Bowl through his prosaic style of talking blues. Using only guitar and vocals, the album follows the exodus of Midwesterners headed for California and mirrors both Guthrie's own life and John Steinbeck's novel The Grapes of Wrath. Along the way, characters are forced into theft, murder, and unbearable hardship against a biblical backdrop of the American West. Hugely influential, Dust Bowl Ballads has been revered by Pete Seeger, Bob Dylan, and Bruce Springsteen. In Hard Hitting Songs for Hard-Hit People, Steinbeck wrote of Guthrie: "Harsh voiced and nasal, his guitar hanging like a tire iron on a rusty rim, there is nothing sweet about Woody, and there is nothing sweet about the songs he sings. But there is something more important for those who will listen. There is the will of the people to endure and fight against oppression. I think we call this the American spirit."
Talking Dust Bowl Woody Guthrie 2:45
Blowin' Down This Road Woody Guthrie 3:06
Do-Re-Mi Woody Guthrie 2:40
Dust Cain't Kill Me Woody Guthrie 2:58
Tom Joad Woody Guthrie 6:34
The Great Dust Storm Woody Guthrie 3:24
So Long, It's Been Good to Know You (Dusty Old Dust) Woody Guthrie 3:09
Dust Bowl Refugee Woody Guthrie 3:14
Dust Pneumonia Blues Woody Guthrie 2:46
I Ain't Got No Home in This World Anymore Woody Guthrie 2:50
Vigilante Man Woody Guthrie 3:31
FW05212, FH 5212
American Folk; Struggle & Protest
John Asch - Liner Notes
*This album is unavailable for digital download.
Songs to Grow on for Mother and Child
This Land is Your Land: The Asch Recordings, Vol. 1
Muleskinner Blues: The Asch Recordings, Vol. 2
Long Ways to Travel: The Unreleased Folkways Masters, 1944-1949


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Startup aims to colonize Mars by 2023
Mars One, a space venture from the Netherlands, hopes to start a human settlement on Mars in just 11 years.
Written by Sarah Korones, Contributor on June 3, 2012
Forget the moon. A new startup is aiming to set up shop on an even more distant land.
Mars One, a private space venture from the Netherlands, hopes to send astronauts on a one-way journey to Mars. Announcing its ambitious plans on Friday, the startup has declared its intention to colonize the Red Planet by 2023.
Founded by Dutch entrepreneur, Bas Lansdorp, Mars One lays out a detailed timetable for human settlement on the planet:
The group will begin by sending a communications satellite to Mars in 2016. Two years later, the company will deploy rovers to scope out ideal settlement locations on the planet. In 2020, Mars One will send infrastructure for colonists to live on and finally, in the year 2022, the company will launch the colonists themselves in a journey set to take 10 months. After that, the startup hopes to send another few astronauts to the planet every two years.
While the mission's presentation might raise a few eyebrows, the group does gain some credibility with the support of Gerard 't Hooft, a Dutch theoretical physicist and recipient of the 1999 Nobel Prize in physics. Lansdorp also claims to have letters of support from component suppliers and other private space companies.
To fund the mission, the company plans to garner hype and create a "media spectacle."
"We will finance this mission by creating the biggest media event ever around it. Everybody in the world can see everything that will happen in the preparations and on Mars," Lansdorp states in the presentation.
While Mars One's plans to colonize the fourth planet from the Sun are certainly lofty, proposals like these only add to the excitement of the private space race and might just encourage others to do some exploring of their own.
[via Mashable]
Image, Video: Mars One
This post was originally published on Smartplanet.com
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Q: Loop untill random name matches my spesified name [Python] I am trying to let the computer choose randomly between the letters until it matches my name. Each time it fails to match, it prints the wrong name and continue automatically until it matches the correct name.
import random
myName='husam'
while(myname!=name):
    def generator():
        letter1 = random.choice('hu')
        letter2 = random.choice('us')
        letter3 = random.choice('sa')
        letter4 = random.choice('ua')
        letter5 = random.choice('hm')
        name = letter1 +letter2+letter3+letter4+letter5
        return(name)
print(generate())

A: Are you open to changes? You could easily do it by randomizing from a list.
import random
list = ["hu","us","sa","ua","hm",]
name = "husa"
while True:
    x = random.choice(list) + random.choice(list)
    print(x)
    if x == name:
        break

Tested a couple of times. Gives you the following outputs:
ushu
huua
husa
husa
>>>

huus
uaua
husa
>>>

huua
saua
sahu
ushm
sasa
uahu
huua
huus
huhm
uahm
uaua
saus
hmua
uahu
husa
>>>


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Manchester is situated on a large plain which stretches from the west coast to the Pennines. Changes in topography tend to be only small undulations. Consequently even minor rivers are capable of shaping the land into valleys. Part of the conservation area lies in the valley of the River Medlock, and this is marked by a distinct southerly slope and by large bends in the course of the river creating contrasting spaces within the overlying street grid system. The Rochdale Canal traverses the area from north-east to south-west, and although not contributing to the slope it nevertheless flows gently downhill through a series of nine locks, two of which are in the conservation area.
The great height of the warehouses along Princess Street, and especially on Whitworth Street, give the area its most obvious physical character of a canyon-like atmosphere. The Princess Street warehouses are relatively early in date, and for the most part are relatively plain and simplified developments of the Italian palazzo style. By the time the Whitworth Street warehouses were built, the Edwardian penchant for decoration was at its height, and the technology for constructing buildings with a steel or reinforced concrete frame enabled them to be taller than before. These later buildings also tended to abandon the use of traditional brick as a wall material, and instead favoured the then fashionable faience or glazed terracotta, which lends itself to rich decoration.
Generally, slate is used to roof the buildings, though many are too high, or their roofs are too gently pitched, for this to be seen from ground level.
Windows, like those in most Manchester buildings of this period, are predominantly of the vertical sliding-sash type. They occur singly, but are more often seen in pairs, threes, or occasionally in groups of four.
Entrance doors are very frequently located on the corners of buildings, and this is often associated with the further emphasis of a corner by means of elaborate detail, or by means of an extended roofline embellished with a tower or cupola.
Property boundaries are marked by the building itself. One of the interesting characteristics of city centre construction of this period is that buildings covered the entire site, right up to the back of the pavement. Access for servicing and delivery vehicles was by means of a loading bay within the building itself on the ground floor. These often passed right through the building from one street to another. They were protected by large, decorative iron gates extending up to the top of the opening.
Although streets are arranged on a rectilinear grid, so that sites are more or less rectangular, no street runs straight for any great distance before changing direction. This creates subtle changes and interest, with views along a street being modified or foreshortened by the elevations of buildings on the outer side of a bend or curve. It also gives even greater emphasis to the corners of buildings.
The roads were originally paved with stone or timber setts. These have either been replaced by or covered with tarmacadam, but in some minor streets the setts are still exposed. Manchester was famed for the quality of its setts and the care with which they were laid. Most footpaths have been repaved in tarmacadam but some, notably on Princess Street, have been reinstated with new stone paving flags.
Few kerbs are original. Most were of granite, subsequently replaced with concrete, but a few, particularly on less-used back streets, may be seen in their original cast-iron form, much worn by the passage of time and cart wheels.
Street lighting was originally provided by gas lamps, which would have been installed at the time the area was first developed. None of the original cast-iron lamp standards now remain, and all present day street lighting is provided by a range of electrical fittings on steel or concrete poles.


If you are looking for your first home or to add to your investment portfolio look no further than this neat and tidy home with a sought-after location close to both the primary and high schools. Freshly painted throughout and with new blinds, there is noting to do but move in.
Full width the formal living and dining will meet the demands of today's open plan lifestyle, with direct access to the outdoor spaces. A sunny casual dining area adjacent to the spacious kitchen is ideal for relaxed family meals. Three bedrooms, one with built in robes, share the two-way family bathroom. Conveniently separate is the w/c. Ensuring comfort throughout the year is the RCAC and slow combustion heater.
The large and gently sloping block is low maintenance and has plenty of potential to be designed to suit your requirements, from lawn for children to vegetable gardens and a chicken run to complete your tree change. A charming miniature cottage houses the sauna and an additional shower. Vehicle accommodation is provided with a double garage and skillion carport.
Three-bedroom block home located a short walk to both primary and high schools.
Formal Living and dining form the heart of the home.
Spacious kitchen with an open plan meals area.
Three bedrooms, one with built in robe, share the two-way family bathroom with the convenience of a separate w/c.
RCAC and slow combustion heater provides year-round comfort.
Large gently sloping block with plenty of scope to landscape to meet your requirements.


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Daniel Bryan Might Have Cut His Beard, And The Internet's Freaking Out
by: David Dennis, Jr. February 7, 2016
Great times and great laughs #sconesaresweets #weloveyoustrongtime #yesyesyes
A photo posted by Dr. Jimmy Yuan (@warriorrestore) on Feb 6, 2016 at 8:14pm PST
Daniel Bryan has had about three active months of wrestling in the last two years. Everyone has been speculating over his future in wrestling, so every clue has led us to freak out and overanalyze. Well, this Instagram pic will only heighten our fears that the former American Dragon will never come back. It was posted by Bryan's buddy Dr. Jimmy Yuan and shows a beardless Bryan, and everyone is worried.
While it's not a definite indicator that Bryan won't be wrestling any time soon, it's definitely ominous. Daniel Bryan's beard has been the trademark for his main event run, so it's hard to imagine that he'd return without it. Granted, he could probably grow the beard back relatively quickly, but I can't lie like this doesn't make me feel like he's moved on. Someone make me feel better.
I'm not the only person freaking out. The comments on the Instagram post are hilarious as wrestling fans are demanding to know if the pic was taken recently or if it's a throwback. The fact there's a location on the picture indicates that it was taken recently. Sadly.
In the meantime, I'm going to watch Bryan's best beard moments and hum "Tell Me A Lie" to myself.
Topics: #Instagram, #WWETags: beards, Daniel Bryan, instagram, WWE


AML Superconductivity and Magnetics, in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE's) Argonne National Laboratory, recently announced that their superconducting magnet system passed a landmark reliability test, demonstrating its potential suitability for wide-scale commercial applications. This new superconducting magnet will help establish a new generation of turbine generators that are roughly half the size and weight of those currently in operation.
In 2012, DOE funded AML's design for a superconducting generator for large-scale, high-efficiency offshore wind turbines. AML worked with its partners, Emerson Electric Corporation, Creare Inc., DNV USA, and DOE's Argonne National Laboratory to develop the design for a 10-megawatt (MW) direct-drive fully superconducting generator. According to AML's Vice President of Development, Vernon Prince, the design has been thoroughly vetted and validated by DOE and is ready for a full-scale demonstration project and volume manufacturing.
Key potential advantages of the AML direct-drive generator include improved scalability, reduced weight, and coils that are free of rare-earth materials. AML's design does not require a gearbox, which may lead to improved reliability and reduced maintenance costs. Although this may also be true for contemporary, gearbox-free direct-drive generator designs, the AML generator makes a magnetic field using superconducting windings that are more powerful and compact than copper-based alternatives. They are also constructed of more readily available and lower-cost materials than permanent-magnet-based generators, which are sensitive to cost fluctuations in the volatile rare-earth magnet market. In addition, AML calculates that its generator will weigh up to 50% less than a comparable permanent-magnet rare-earth generator with a 10-MW power rating. A lower generator mass has major system benefits, including a lighter—and thus less expensive—tower, and reduced installation costs through the use of smaller cranes and offshore vessels.


On this Labor Day 2013, I'm taking a few minutes between important tasks, like planning what protein to grill tomorrow, to offer some advice. The following can be followed by my colleagues in the public relations arena and just about anyone who works in an office environment.
Increase awareness by 100 percent at the conclusion of reading this post for the value of these tactics.
Achieve acceptance for the benefits of these tactics by 100 percent of those who are still with me.
To have 100 percent of readers incorporate these tactics when they return to their desks Tuesday.
Follow Business Meeting Etiquette. One general rule, of course, it to show up a few minutes early or at least on time for meetings. But also, be prepared to contribute. Follow the lead of the person who called the meeting. Study the agenda in advance and have constructive and positive comments. Take copious notes.
Learn How to Prioritize. Each day, I have perhaps a dozen or more tasks, meetings and assignments that I plan to initiate or complete. What to take on first? That's always a judgment call, but one guideline I believe in is to get quick stuff — phone calls, email correspondence, minor research — done first. Then I tackle the more substantive work.
Study the Corporate Culture. Every office I've worked at, and that's many over my career, has a culture that's built upon the nature of the business, the office environment itself, and of course, the people who work there. Each has been different, and each required that I adhere to a singular set of rules. Learn your office culture and find your place in it; you'll be happier and more productive.
Over the course of publishing this blog, I've shared Labor Day advice for those seeking work and advice for public relations professionals entering the work force. I hope my thoughts have been well-received and offered value.
*Adapted from the 1928 Book of Common Prayer.


A "Mobility Breakfast" was offered on Tuesday to students curious about mobility opportunities in the Main Building of the University of Debrecen. Erasmus+ and Campus Mundi scholarships now can be used for the purposes of getting virtually anywhere in the world during the university program.
Members of the Foreign Affairs Committee of UD's Student Self-Government treated students to hot coffee, a nice breakfast, and the mobility offers from more than 40 individual countries at the stand inside the Main Building on February 20th. They also shared their personal experience with their fellow students who are still in the planning stages for a potential trip abroad. The International Office of the university is connected to a network of several hundred institutions all over the world, so students who sign up in time might set off on their big trip to the world as soon as this coming fall.
"With the help of the Erasmus+ program, students from Debrecen can spend one or two semesters in any member state of the European Union or in Macedonia, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Turkey for study or research purposes. We have access to a network of more than four hundred partner universities, the list of which as accessible at our homepage. If you wish to travel to study abroad in the fall semester of the 2018/2019 academic year, you would need to make up your mind soon, since there is a March 20 deadline for submitting applications," said Orsolya Jánosy, the Head of the International Office.
In the framework of Erasmus+ mobilities, students can also take care of their professional practice or international internship in these countries, where several companies complement their scholarship grants with a salary or other benefits. Another advantage of the Erasmus+ professional practice opportunities is that they can be completed even in the academic year after graduation..
"There are more and more opportunities opening up for the students of the University of Debrecen in countries outside of Europe as well. Using Campus Mundi, the mobility-incentive program offered by the Hungarian government, you can opt for the United States of America, China, Japan, New Zealand, Australia, or even Brazil both for professional practice as international internship and for study trips as well as for study abroad exchanges," said Erasmus institutional coordinator Péter Gara.
At the Tuesday Mobility Breakfast, students were also informed about the fact that those wishing to go for Campus Mundi opportunities may get a higher amount of grant topping as much as HUF 350 thousand per month, which can be complemented with further amounts of support towards travel expenses.
After the Mobility Breakfast held in the Main Building, the following three weeks will witness similar promotions on the other two, Böszörményi úti and Kassai úti, campuses of the university. In addition, informative presentations are also planned to be held at every faculty about Erasmus+ and Campus Mundi opportunities in order to make sure that more and more students could take the first step in the direction of life-shaping experience and language learning possibilities.


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 * Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the "License"); you may not use this file except
 * in compliance with the License. You may obtain a copy of the License at
 *
 * http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0
 *
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 * is distributed on an "AS IS" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, either express
 * or implied. See the License for the specific language governing permissions and limitations under
 * the License.
 */
/*
 * This code was generated by https://github.com/googleapis/google-api-java-client-services/
 * Modify at your own risk.
 */

package com.google.api.services.gkehub.v1beta.model;

/**
 * Errors pertaining to the installation of ACM
 *
 *
 This is the Java data model class that specifies how to parse/serialize into the JSON that is
 * transmitted over HTTP when working with the GKE Hub API. For a detailed explanation see:
 * https://developers.google.com/api-client-library/java/google-http-java-client/json
 *

 *
 * @author Google, Inc.
 */
@SuppressWarnings("javadoc")
public final class ConfigManagementInstallError extends com.google.api.client.json.GenericJson {

  /**
   * A string representing the user facing error message
   * The value may be {@code null}.
   */
  @com.google.api.client.util.Key
  private java.lang.String errorMessage;

  /**
   * A string representing the user facing error message
   * @return value or {@code null} for none
   */
  public java.lang.String getErrorMessage() {
    return errorMessage;
  }

  /**
   * A string representing the user facing error message
   * @param errorMessage errorMessage or {@code null} for none
   */
  public ConfigManagementInstallError setErrorMessage(java.lang.String errorMessage) {
    this.errorMessage = errorMessage;
    return this;
  }

  @Override
  public ConfigManagementInstallError set(String fieldName, Object value) {
    return (ConfigManagementInstallError) super.set(fieldName, value);
  }

  @Override
  public ConfigManagementInstallError clone() {
    return (ConfigManagementInstallError) super.clone();
  }

}


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"""
Multiplatform make gencumulativesky executable for Windows, Linux, & Mac OS X
"""

import logging
import os
import sys
try:
    from setuptools import distutils
except ImportError:
    sys.exit('setuptools was not detected - please install setuptools and pip')

# setup basic logging
logging.basicConfig()
LOGGER = logging.getLogger(__name__)

# compiler options
CC = distutils.ccompiler.new_compiler()  # initialize compiler object
LIBRARIES = ['m']  # use math library
# include extra definitions for functions in X/Open Portability Guide
# https://www.gnu.org/software/libc/manual/html_node/XPG.html
MACROS = [('_XOPEN_SOURCE', None)]
# full path to this file
GENCUMSKY_DIR = os.path.abspath(os.path.dirname(__file__))
EXE_FILE = 'gencumulativesky'  # name of compiled executable file
# use g++ executables instead of gcc
LINKER_EXE = COMPILER = COMPILER_CXX = ['g++']

# platform specific constants
PLATFORM = sys.platform
if PLATFORM == 'win32':
    # math library and XOPG macro are not used on Windows
    LIBRARIES = None
    MACROS = [('WIN32', None)]
elif PLATFORM == 'darwin':
    pass
elif PLATFORM in ['linux', 'linux2']:
    PLATFORM = 'linux'  # consolidate linux names
else:
    sys.exit('Platform "%s" is unknown or unsupported.' % PLATFORM)
# on linux and mac set the compiler and linker to use g++ instead of gcc
if PLATFORM in ['linux', 'darwin']:
    CC.set_executables(
        linker_exe=LINKER_EXE, compiler=COMPILER, compiler_cxx=COMPILER_CXX)

def compile_gencumsky(compiler=CC, output_dir=GENCUMSKY_DIR, macros=None,
                      output_progname=EXE_FILE, libraries=None, logger=LOGGER):
    """
    Create platform specific gencumulativesky executable from download.

    Parameters
    ----------
    compiler : `distutils.ccompiler.CCompiler`
        defaults has linker and cc set to g++ for linux and mac os x
    output_dir : str
        path to output folder, default is absolute path to this folder
    macros : list of 2-item tuples
        if ``None`` then defaults to ``[('WIN32', None)]`` on Windows, and
        ``[('_XOPEN_SOURCE', None)]`` for linux and mac os x
    output_progname : str
        default is ``'gencumulativesky'``, windows automatically adds ``.exe``
    libraries : list
        if ``None`` then defualts to ``['m']`` for linux and mac os x
    logger : `logging.Logger`
        default is only critical logging

    Raises
    ------
    `distutils.errors.UnknownFileError`, `distutils.errors.CompileError`,
    `distutils.errors.LinkError`
    """
    logger.debug('compiler: %r', compiler)
    logger.debug('output directory: %s', output_dir)
    logger.debug('output program name: %s', output_progname)
    if macros is None:
        macros = MACROS  # use default macros
    logger.debug('macros: %r', macros)
    if libraries is None:
        libraries = LIBRARIES  # use default libraries
    logger.debug('libraries: %r', libraries)
    # a list of *.cpp source code to compile
    src = [os.path.join(output_dir, f) for f in os.listdir(output_dir)
           if f.endswith('.cpp')]
    # log *.cpp source to compile
    logger.debug('*.cpp source files:\n\t%s', '\n\t'.join(src))
    # root of this file, used for compiler output directory
    root, _ = os.path.splitdrive(output_dir)
    root += os.sep  # append platform specific path separator
    logger.debug('root: %s', root)
    # compile source to objects in build directory
    objs = compiler.compile(src, output_dir=root, macros=macros)
    # log objects to compile
    logger.debug('compiled objects:\n\t%s', '\n\t'.join(objs))
    # link objects to executable in build directory
    compiler.link_executable(
        objs, output_progname, output_dir=output_dir, libraries=libraries)

if __name__ == '__main__':
    LOGGER.setLevel(logging.DEBUG)  # set logging level to debug
    LOGGER.debug('compiling gencumsky ...\n')
    compile_gencumsky(logger=LOGGER)  # compile
    LOGGER.debug(' ... %s successfully compiled!\n', EXE_FILE)
    os.system(os.path.join(GENCUMSKY_DIR, EXE_FILE))
    sys.exit(0)  # successful exit!


Art historian, religious scholar, and computer virtuoso, James Moore has always been interested in the lessons that things-inanimate objects, that is-can teach. Now in the fourth year of his doctoral studies at HGSE, he has focused on a quintessentially modern medium: the Internet.
For three years, Moore lived in Europe, where he taught art history by bringing students into museums and cathedrals. The art objects there taught volumes about past societies. Medieval designers crafted Gothic stained-glass windows, for example, to teach parables from the Bible, to provide moral guidance, and to offer examples of social etiquette.
"Every nook and cranny of a Gothic cathedral is meant to represent and teach you something. These people were very visual; they didn't read," says Moore, 36, who has master's degrees in art history and religion from Yale.
So Moore programmed public forums-such as chat rooms or message boards-into sites he designed, as a teaching fellow, for several HGSE classes. He discovered that many students shied away from chat rooms and other public venues unless Moore reassured them that neither he nor the professor would "spy" on their conversations.
For the HGSE course he coteaches, Building Web Environments for Education, Moore created a site (at http://studio-edu.net) that respects students' privacy but facilitates their online discussions. Students can "open" their workspaces so peers can view and comment on works-in-progress; they can "close" their studios to work privately.


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Q: A pyramid with a square as a base and a half-ball inside it. In a pyramid with a square as a base the side edges form angle $\alpha$ with the base. There is also a half-ball inside it, such that its radius $R$ is tangent to the sides and the great cicle is contained in the base of the pyramid. Find the volume of the pyramid.
Could someone point out where to start?

A: Let the pyramid be $ABCDE$ where $ABCD$ is the base square and $E$ is the apex. Let $H$ be the orthogonal projection on $E$ onto the base plane defined by the square $ABCD$. Then, by assumption, $$\angle \, EAH = \angle \, EBH = \angle \, ECH= \angle \, EDH = \alpha$$ Consequently, all four right triangles $AHE, \, BHE, \, CHE$ and $DHE$ are congruent yielding
$$AE = BE = CE = DE \,\,\text{ and }  \,\, AH = BH = CH = DH$$ The latter equalities imply that $H$ is the center of the circle circumscribed around the square $ABCD$ so $H$ is in fact the center of the square, where the diagonals intersect. In particular, $H$ lies on $AC$ and on $BD$ so $EH$ lies in each of the two planes $ACE$ and $BDE$, meaning that $EH$ is the intersection line of the planes $ACE$ and $BDE$.
Now let $s$ be a sphere with center $O$ tangent to $AE, \, BE, \, CE$ and $DE$ and let $T_{AE}, \, T_{BE}, \, T_{CE}$ and $T_{DE}$ be the corresponding points of tangency. Then $$ET_{AE} = ET_{BE} = ET_{CE} = ET_{DE} \,\, \text{ and } \,\, OT_{AE} = OT_{BE} = OT_{CE} = OT_{DE}$$ Therefore the segments $T_{AE}T_{BE}, \, T_{BE}T_{CE},\, T_{CE}T_{DE},\, T_{DE}T_{AE}$ are parallel to $AB, \, BC, \, CD, \, DA$ respectively and are all equal to each other, so $T_{AE}T_{BE}T_{CE}T_{DE}$ is also a square parallel to square $ABCD$ so the plane of the former square is parallel to the plane of the latter one. Therefore, the line $EH$ which is orthogonal to $ABCD$ is also orthogonal to $T_{AE}T_{BE}T_{CE}T_{DE}$ so it passes through the center $H'$ of the square $T_{AE}T_{BE}T_{CE}T_{DE}$, by an argument analogous to the one above concerning $EH$ and $ABCD$. The circumcircle of $T_{AE}T_{BE}T_{CE}T_{DE}$ is centered at $H'$ and it coincides with the circle optained by intersection the sphere $s$ with the plane $T_{AE}T_{BE}T_{CE}T_{DE}$. Since $O$ lies on the line passing through the center $H'$ and perpendicular to the plane $T_{AE}T_{BE}T_{CE}T_{DE}$, the lines $OH'$ and $EH'$ coincide, which means that $O$ lies on $EH$. Finally, one concludes that when the center of the sphere $s$ lies on the plane $ABCD$, point $O$ must coincide with point $H$.
Finally, if the radius of $s$ is $R$ then look at one triangle say $AHE$. In it, $HT_{AE}$ is the altitude from the right angle vertex $H$. Therefore, triangle $AHT_{AE}$ is right so $$AH = \frac{HT_{AE}}{\sin{\alpha}} = \frac{R}{\sin{\alpha}}$$ Analogously, triangle $HET_{AE}$ is right and $\angle \, EHT_{AE} = \alpha$ so
$$EH = \frac{HT_{AE}}{\cos{\alpha}} = \frac{R}{\cos{\alpha}}$$
Finally the area of square $ABCD$ is
$$S_{ABCD} = \frac{1}{2} \, AC \cdot BD = \frac{1}{2} \cdot \, 2 \, AH \cdot 2 BH = 2 AH^2 = \frac{2\, R^2}{\sin^2{\alpha}}$$ Thus the volume of the pyramid is $$V = \frac{1}{3} \cdot \, S_{ABCD} \, \cdot \, EH = \frac{2 \, R^3}{3 \,\sin^2{(\alpha)} \,\cos{(\alpha)}}$$


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Town Removes 4-Year-Old's Headstone After One Person Complained
A single mother from Malvern, Worcestershire named "Jo" Corbett has been left distressed after her son's headstone had been forcibly removed without her permission on the cemetery grounds because it was "not in keeping" with the other designs in the cemetery.
She mentions that her 4-year old deceased son, Max Corbett-Gardener, had died three years ago due to severe complications associated with epilepsy, and it would have been celebrating his seventh birthday this year.
According to Ms Corbett, she had taken three years to decide on a special tombstone for Max, which took her a lot of courage and determination. She also says:"It would have been his seventh birthday on the Sunday, and this was like a birthday present to him from me."
"I chose a star-shaped stone because I wanted something suitable for Max - something personal. This stone is just so perfect for my poor little chap."
The Malvern Town Council removed the headstone last Monday, three days just after it was erected into Max's grave, and did not notify Ms Corbett pertaining the incident.
"I was totally unaware this was going on," she states. "The council did not contact me and it was the stonemason who told me he'd been ordered to remove it. I feel upset, distressed and angry. We have been through so much as a family. I could understand if the grave was uncared for or unsightly, but it isn't."
The distraught Ms Corbett had admitted she was aware of the rules and regulations regarding the size and upkeep of the headstones, but was not aware of the shapes regulating them as well.
She mentions that it would have been allowed should Max's grave been placed on the children's section of the Great Malvern Cemetery, however her lot was placed on the lawn cemetery section, close to her other relatives, where the policies had been set.
"We have a conformity of shapes in our lawn cemetery," the council said. "We were contacted by people who objected to the shape. The longer it stayed up, the harder the process would have been.
"It was a very difficult decision to remove it but one we had to make straight away." the council finally states.
Sources: BBC News / Photo Credit: SWNS TV
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One of 2017's biggest natural beauty and wellness trends is the adaptogen. Celebrities have endorsed them, brands have capitalized on them, and magazines have lauded them as the next big thing in the world of green beauty.
In a world filled with wellness fads and beauty trends that certainly don't last, adaptogens have only grown in popularity since brands like Moon Juice began prettily packaging the powdered botanicals, much to the delight of self-proclaimed health gurus like Gweneth Paltrow. I've written about them for magazines, have tested most of the mainstream brands, and take them daily as part of my everyday health regimen. Is this just a trend? In my opinion, no; but to truly get to know adaptogens, let's take a peek at what these powdered plants really do.
Adaptogens are so popular due to their natural healing properties, which can range from detoxifying the body and decreasing stress levels to maintaining the health of skin and hair. Whether single adaptogenic herbs or blends, these powerhouse botanicals are widely available and are only becoming more accessible, with many brands offering blends to provide a daily dose of antioxidants and nutrients you can easily incorporate into your routine.
In most cases, adaptogens are a group of specific herbs which help to improve the health of your adrenal system - you know, the system responsible for managing your body's hormonal response to stress and fatigue? These herbs have been used by many cultures for literally thousands of years, most commonly in Chinese and Indian Ayurvedic medicine. Studies have conclusively shown that adaptogens can help with stress, fatigue, depression, and stimulation. Typically, adaptogens fall into three broad categories: those which help to calm the body; those which stimulate the body; and those which provide anti-inflammatory properties. Overall, an herb or botanical is considered an adaptogen if it is non-toxic to the body's physical function, helps to promote a state of balance within in the body, and offers wide-spread support to the body. Different types of mushrooms, for example, are often considered (and used as) adaptogens.
There is no one specific way to take adaptogens; they do, in fact, come in many different forms. From pills and capsules to powders, teas, and tinctures, you can find adaptogens in a variety of forms.
Whether you take them daily, every other day, once a week, or even less frequently, is entirely up to your personal preference. Most adaptogens are sold as powders, but tinctures (which you can take as they are or mixed with water) are also popular.
Which brands are most popular?
Currently, there are four popular brands on the market which focus specifically on adaptogens. Those brands are Moon Juice, Moondeli, Sun Potion Transformational Foods, and Gaia Herbs. There is, however, a brand many people know of but which recently made its foray into adaptogens: Amazing Grass.
You've likely seen this brand before and, if you've ever tried their products - which range from protein powders and greens to superfoods and raw reserves - you are familiar with the quality and effectiveness of their offerings. That's because all of their products are USDA organic, non-GMO, kosher pareve, vegan, and gluten-free. The superfoods I've tried from this brand in the past have surprised me; they taste delicious, fresh, and so natural that I still keep a container of their superfoods on hand which I toss into smoothies and homemade lemonades when I need a pick-me-up.
The brand was kind enough to send me their new Elixirs, along with their Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Superfood and their Detox & Digest Green Superfood blend. Each product smells amazing, without the overwhelming, often offputting scent most superfood and elixir blends have.
Many adaptogen blends are made with cacao and, in the case of Moon Juice, may also include natural stevia for a touch of sweetness. What I appreciate about the Elixirs from Amazing Grass is that they are exactly what they are, without any added hoopla. I tried all three of their Elixirs and was very much pleasantly surprised to find that they all have a subtle taste that won't overwhelm you; each Elixir blends seamlessly into my smoothies and teas, as well.
The Beauty Elixir has a mellow, fruity smell and tastes absolutely delicious when added to fruit smoothies, but I also love the Brain and Belly Elixirs; they taste wonderfully natural and clean, and I personally love the transparent ingredient lists. Though the brand has only recently adventured into adaptogen blends, it is obvious that they have paid close attention to their blends and how they are formulated.
The Nitty Gritty - Are they worth the price?
Real talk: adaptogens are expensive. As is the case with many adaptogen brands, you may only receive enough of the blend(s) you purchase to last up to 10-12 uses; if you consume the blend everyday, that's less than two weeks of adaptogens for prices which typically range between $40-50 per blend.
Amazing Grass, on the other hand, has clearly put thought into their adaptogen blends, with awesome price points to match their delicious tastes, natural ingredients, and beneficial properties. Each of their Elixirs is brimming with several adaptogenic botanicals - each contains at least 6 adaptogens, whereas other brands include only 3-4. Additionally, the Elixirs are made with other botanicals perfect for maintaining optimum health, including wheat grass, blueberry, chaga, and more.
What should really catch your eye, however, is the transparency of their ingredient lists. Each Elixir's ingredient label makes it abundantly clear what is included in each blend, going above and beyond my showing you which botanicals make up the Elixir, the fermented plants, and the blends themselves. It may surprise you to learn that ingredient labels and lists are not readily transparent on other adaptogen brand sites; even some packaging from other brands does not fully list the ingredients in their blends. If you're curious as to what it is you're consuming, then you'll certainly love the ingredient labels on these Elixirs.
Each Elixir from Amazing Grass retails at approximately $30 for 20 servings. Moon Juice Dusts, which retail at the same price, for example, only contain up to 10 servings. Other brands provide up to 15 servings for the same price, if not higher, which means you could be paying more for smaller blends with less adaptogenic botanicals. And though I personally use Moondeli and Moon Juice blends, my Elixirs from Amazing Grass have left me feeling energized, rejuvenated, and less hazy, all while impressing me with their serving sizes and price points.
Whether you're new to the world of adaptogens are use them religiously (like yours truly), the key to choosing the best adaptogen product is to take a closer look at both the blend as well as the price point. Amazing Grass offers more value than any other brand I've tried, leaving me feeling totally confident in becoming a repeat user (and future purchaser) of their blends.
It's also important to consider accessibility. Brands like Moon Juice and Moondeli are not accessible on store shelves (for the most part), and if you are unable to order them online or pick up a jar or two from a flagship store, those blends are likely not accessible for you. What Amazing Grass has done is made beautiful adaptogen blends accessible for everyone, whether in store or online.
My verdict? Give grass a chance. Especially when it's Amazing Grass.


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Duterte hopes to wipe out Abu Sayyaf Group without US military support
ZAMBOANGA CITY–The moment he assumed the highest government post in the Philippines, President Rodrigo Duterte ordered the military to eliminate the 400-odd heavily armed militants of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) which had been terrorizing the country for over 25 years.
Around 10,000 soldiers were deployed and a naval blockade was ordered on the shores of Basilan and Sulu. The military offensive killed at least 70 militants.
But the group struck back by killing 15 elite marine soldiers and three seasoned army scout rangers. Some of them were beheaded. The group struck again recently by bombing a public market in Davao City, Duterte's hometown, killing 15 people and wounding 70 others.
ASG spokesman Abu Rami said the "bomb attack on the president's hometown is just the beginning of a wider war and they (militants) are ready to engage in a war with thousands of soldiers deployed to hunt them."
This week, the ASG abducted three Malaysians and this adds to its existing captives that include nine Indonesians, seven Filipinos, and a Dutch. Nowegian Kjartan Sekkingstad was freed in Patikul town in Sulu province on Saturday.
The recent attacks by Abu Sayyaf prove that it is not so easy to destroy them.
AFP spokesman Major Filemon Tan says the militants are elusive and the military is seeking information from locals about their movements and hideouts.
The military is well supported in the anti-terror fight by a hundred US Special Forces stationed in Zamboanga City as part of the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) between the Philippines and the U.S.
Surprisingly, after his return from the ASEAN summit in Laos, Duterte asked the US Special Forces to leave the Philippines saying their presence will never bring peace to Mindanao. Left-leaning organizations welcomed Duterte's call.
But the AFP maintained that the relationship with the US military remained rock solid and that the statement of President Duterte had not yet been translated into a government policy.
So how will Duterte eradicate ASG without US support?
Duterte is planning to buy weapons from Russia and China. He is sending Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana and some technical experts to these countries to canvass weapons. Among those military assets the AFP wishes to acquire are propeller-driven planes to be used against insurgents and terrorists in Mindanao.
Duterte believes the ASG can be wiped out during his term by deploying 10,000 soldiers. He is going to upgrade military facilities that will include salary increase for soldiers to boost their morale. He will also use his diplomatic skills to persuade ASG to end the war.
Earlier, during his visit to Basilan, Duterte had met with Islamic leaders. He also appealed to militants to end the war in Basilan for the sake of posterity.
But Duterte's appeal fell on deaf ears. The militants continued to ambush and kill soldiers and abduct people for ransom. He immediately deployed five battalions there.
Dr. Adrian Semorlan, Asian Sociology professor, said to Asia Times that Duterte can eliminate ASG with the support of locals who can give provide vital information to the military about the militants' whereabouts.
"Duterte has already given them powers to go after Abu Sayyaf. So it's time for the community now to do their part," Semorlan said.
Renato Reyes, leader of Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (BAM), one of the country's biggest leftist groups, appealed to Duterte to scrap EDCA which, he said, is disadvantageous to Filipinos.
However, opposition senator Antonio Trillanes opposed Dutete's call. Trillanes said the presence of US Special Forces has been helpful in upgrading Philippine military's capability, especially in combating terrorism.
Washington is set to allocate $66 million for the construction of US military facilities in the Philippines as part of the EDCA. But Mindanao analysts say the presence of US troops in the Philippines is not to contain ASG militancy but to counter China's growing military strength in the region.
While the U.S. tries to support the Philippines, Duterte is moving closer to China. For instance, he recently appreciated China's move to construct drug rehabilitation centers for 600,000 drug users who surrendered to the Philippine authorities. Since he became president, Duterte has also been saying that China should construct a railway system in Mindanao.
"Ang China ang may pera, hindi Amerika, walang pera ang Amerika (China has the money and not America. America has no money)," he said.
But three years ago, US troops had supported 4,000 Philippine soldiers in their fight against Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) militants who attacked Zamboanga City after declaring independence.
The US military lent their drones and water assets to limit the movements of the rebels. The three-week attack in September killed at least a hundred MNLF rebels. More than a hundred rebels surrendered to face rebellion charges while the government lost dozens of soldiers.
Noel Tarrazona is a freelance international journalist.
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