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Supreme Court: on Shaky Ground
by Sir Peter Marshall
Written by Sir Peter Marshall
Sir Peter Marshall argues that the Supreme Court were unconvincing in stating that their judgement was not about Brexit. The Court ignores the reasons why no deal is still an issue including the difficulties made for the PM by parliament and the way in which Brussels has played fast and loose with its own rules. The use of judicial power to try to thwart the biggest vote in British history represents an outrageous intrusion into politics by eleven individuals none of whom we can vote out.
The opening passage of the summary of the Supreme Court judgement, read out by Lady Hale on September 24, notes that "it is important, once again, to emphasise these cases are not about when and on what terms the United Kingdom is to leave the European Union".
It is hard to reconcile this passage with the full text of the judgement. The background to the cases, set out in paragraphs 7-14 and 22, deals, for all practical purposes, with nothing else. And the passage is not included in the full text of the judgement.
What, then, are we to make of this curious inconsistency? The notion that the Supreme Court are seeking to mislead us can be dismissed out of hand. In which case we are left with two possibilities: that the members of the Supreme Court do not fully understand the relevance of the context in which they may be required to operate; or that we do not fully understand and evaluate what they are saying. It is not for me to venture into the former question: but I would offer a series of observations on the latter.
First, the course of relevant events, as recorded in the judgement, makes it clear beyond all doubt that the House of Commons has been much less zealous as regards respecting the verdict of the 2016 referendum, to which it is overwhelmingly pledged, than in opposing the Government's efforts in that direction. The Government is unquestionably more sinned against than sinning;
Secondly, with the exception of a reference in paragraph 14 to Boris Johnson's views on the question, the judgement makes no reference to the stance of our European partners, nor to the added difficulties which it has occasioned throughout the negotiations. Hence the judgement ignores the main reason why the question of "no deal" has arisen at all. In this respect the judgement is a reflection of the ill-informed discussion and the misguided priorities which have characterised the activities of the present Parliament.
Thirdly, the judgement records in paragraph 22 the passage into law of
the European Union (Withdrawal) (No 2) Act. The fact that they made no comment suggests that the Supreme Court see nothing untoward, either in its content or in the arbitrary and breakneck speed process by which it came to be placed on the Statute Book. Hence likewise the Supreme Court must be assumed to see no objection either to the object which the Act is intended to serve, or to the unprecedented instructions to the Prime Minister for which it provides.
And is that all there is to it? Should the Supreme Court judgement have noted that, "in voting to decide for themselves what business they would undertake", those concerned in the House of Commons (a) gleefully denied the Prime Minister the possibility of calling an immediate election which would have been normal, nay inevitable, prior to the present Fixed Term Parliament regime; and (b) boasted of "keeping the Prime Minster prisoner"?
Would not a reference have been eminently justifiable to the widespread impression in the country overall that the Government was and is being obstructed by the House of Commons in its endeavours to deliver the verdict the Referendum of June 23.
It is in this context that voters have most cause for genuine concern, particularly in relation to the European Union (Withdrawal) (No 2) Act.
There is now a general realisation on this side of the Channel that our EU partners have played us false from the start, notably by insisting that the Guidelines they adopted on April 29, 2017, should be the sole basis on which the negotiations for our withdrawal should be conducted,
These Guidelines contravene intentionally the provisions of Article 50(2) when they state, in the third of the five unnumbered opening paragraphs, "we must proceed according to a phased approach, giving priority to an orderly withdrawal". By this wording our partners make clear their intention to defy the requirement in Article 50(2) to take account of the framework for our future relationship when negotiating and concluding with us an agreement setting out the arrangements for our withdrawal. EU refusal to do this has been the direct cause of the backstop.
It is important further to note that the opening sentence of the fifth of the five unnumbered opening paragraphs reads "these guidelines define the framework for negotiations under Article 50″. The use of the preposition "under" is disingenuous. It is designed to mislead the reader into believing that the Guidelines are in accordance with the terms of Article 50 when they obviously are not.
The illegality of the Guidelines is inevitably reflected in any documentation which issues from them. Hence the Withdrawal Agreement is at fundamental variance with the terms of Article 50 because of its failure to take account of the framework for our future relationship. Paragraph 1 of the Political Declaration deliberately suppresses the words "and conclude" from its quotation of the wording of Article 50(2). The last sentence of that same paragraph is an ineffectual smokescreen aimed at suggesting that the Withdrawal Agreement and the Political Declaration taken together somehow satisfy in full the requirements of Article 50(2).
It was folly to have accepted these texts. By officially acquiescing in them, or in any procedure or agreement based on them, e.g. as would be the case if the relevant provisions of the European Union (Withdrawal) (No2) Act were activated, we could be held to be ourselves in breach of our obligations under Article 50. Yet, to judge by what they record in paragraph 22 of the full text of the judgement, that is precisely what the Supreme Court are prepared to contemplate with equanimity.
What then is to be done? First, let us, setting aside mutual recriminations, have the humility and the integrity together to accept the reality of what has happened to us: in Walpole's famous phrase, "this dance can no longer go". We must ensure the whole world understands why this is the case.
Second, let us recognise that we now have a Prime Minister, who, for all his faults – or perhaps because of them – is willing and able to bring the dance to a close.
Third, while there is universal agreement that we need a deal, the adversarial and backward-looking mindset of our EU interlocutors, as has been amply demonstrated in the past three years is such that we cannot safely take off the table the option of leaving without a deal.
Fourth, we must think positively not negatively. It is unity and collective resolve on this side of the Channel, hitherto almost entirely lacking, which will carry the day with the other side.
Sir Peter Marshall had a long career in the diplomatic service and was deputy Secretary General of the Commonwealth. He is regarded as a leading expert on multilateral diplomacy and negotiation!
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Sir Peter Marshall, formerly of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, served as Assistant Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, and also worked with Jean Monnet, one of the founding fathers of European integration.
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Frank Bowling, Melvin Edwards, Lorraine O'Grady
The Broad
March 23 – September 1, 2019
Soul of a Nation: Art in the Age of Black Power, installation view, Tate Modern (2017)
Frank Bowling, Melvin Edwards, and Lorraine O'Grady included in Soul of a Nation: Art in the Age of Black Power 1963 –1983, curated by Mark Godfrey and Zoe Whitley, and organized by Sarah Loyer at The Broad, Los Angeles.
The institution's press release follows:
Soul of a Nation: Art in the Age of Black Power shines a bright light on the vital contribution of Black artists made over two decades, beginning in 1963 at the height of the civil rights movement. The exhibition examines the influences, from the civil rights and Black Power movements to Minimalism and developments in abstraction, on artists such as Romare Bearden, Barkley Hendricks, Noah Purifoy, Martin Puryear, Faith Ringgold, Betye Saar, Alma Thomas, Charles White, and William T. Williams. Los Angeles-based artists appear throughout Soul of a Nation, and more deeply in three specific galleries, foregrounding the significant role of Los Angeles in the art and history of the civil rights movement and the subsequent activist era, and the critical influence and sustained originality of the city's artists, many of whom have lacked wider recognition.
Featuring the work of more than 60 influential artists and including vibrant paintings, powerful sculptures, street photography, murals, and more, this landmark exhibition is a rare opportunity to see era-defining artworks that changed the face of art in America.
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On Saturday March 14, 2020, Governor Kemp declared a state of emergency in Georgia because of the Corona virus. The Corona virus has upended everybody's routines but we all play a role in preventing the spread of this disease. We all may feel out of control, but here is a list of what you can do:
Stay home if you are sick, except to receive medical attention.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds (20 seconds is equal to singing the "Happy Birthday" song twice).
Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.
Avoid large gatherings per CDC Guidelines.
If you think you have been exposed to COVID-19 and develop a fever and symptoms, such as cough or difficulty breathing, call your health care provider for medical advice. At this time, only a physician can order a screening test for COVID-19, but this protocol may change.
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Contact information for the Gwinnett County Board of Health
Contact information for Gwinnett County as they are listing closings and other assistance sites
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website provides guidance on health matters as well as information helpful to nursing homes and small businesses.
Georgia specific information can be found on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website.
Governor Kemp's executive orders are online.
Updates on federal assistance: The National Conference of State Legislatures is publishing information on federal and state legislative responses to COVID-19. This includes information on $1.05 billion that the federal government has appropriated to assist states in their efforts to address the COVID-19 pandemic.
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i'll be spending mine catching up with good friends and a good husband, wishing for the weather to cool (impossible hope) and preparing for a dinner party early in the week (yay!) and a whirlwind of a trip to Kentucky.


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Classified as one of the most beautiful villages in France, Les-Baux-de-Provence is perched on a rocky outcrop in the heart of the Alpilles. Surrounded by breath-taking panoramic landscapes of the Alpilles and thousand-year-old olive trees Les Baux de Provence is truly special. Pretty cobbled streets, shaded squares, museums and the superb stone fortress are undoubtedly some of the essential attractions of Provence.
What makes this village special?
Provence is famous for its magnificent landscapes and highly appreciated for its gastronomy. Perched on a rocky outcrop, the village fits perfectly into its environment. Only the roofs of orange tiles allow to perceive it in the distance! Much of the old town is now in ruins, including its picturesque chateau, the Châteaux des Baux. Points of interest - visits: • The Château des Baux-de-Provence, listed as a historical monument • The church of Saint Vincent des Baux • The Saint Blaise Chapel to see the projection (Provence seen from the sky"; • The Santons Museum (free entry and free) • The Hotel de Manville • The Porte d'Eyguières • The Chapel of the White Penitents for its magnificent frescoes • The Pavilion of Queen Jeanne, "temple of romantic love" • The Chemin des Tremaïe, hiking trail 2km in 1 hour walk • One of the many olive and wine estates in Les Baux The Tourist Office, at the entrance to the village, only offers guided tours of the village, in French or English for groups and by reservation. An audioguide labeled "Tourism & Handicap" as well as a notebook in Braille or in enlarged characters is available free of charge for the public with disabilities. For a visit to the Château and the Carrières de Lumières, contact the tourist sites directly. Events not to be missed: • Audiovisual show at the Carrières de Lumières from early March to early January • Entertainment at the Château on weekends, public holidays and school vacations from Easter to late August • Temporary exhibition at the Yves Brayer museum • Observation walks birds with Frédéric, in February and December • Aubade ceremony in the streets of the village, in the afternoon of December 24 • Midnight mass at Saint Vincent church • Various family activities and workshops throughout the year (astrology, birds, santons…) • Walk with Boucabelle and his goats from Rove, in April and May • Le Chemin Paysan with Bruno
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Every year at commencement, Ursinus presents awards to faculty members to celebrate their achievements as mentors and teachers. Nominations are now open for the upcoming commencement ceremony for the Jones Award for Distinguished Advising and Mentoring and the Lindback Distinguished Teaching Award.
The Jones Award is given to a professor who has shown outstanding advising and mentoring, and the Lindback Award (which exchanges with the Laughlin Teaching Award yearly depending on the source of the funding), is presented to a professor who is an excellent teacher. Both awards are student nominated and then reviewed by a committee. The list is then sent to the President for the final selection.
Last year, the Jones Award for Distinguished Advising and Mentoring went to Professor Lisa Grossbauer of the Mathematics department, and the Laughlin Teaching Award went to Dr. Del Engstrom of the Health and Exercise Physiology department.
Grossbauer said she was "beyond surprised" to receive the Jones Award last spring. "I am a non-tenured faculty member and was unaware that I was eligible for this prestigious award. I prefer to fly "under the radar" and quietly help my students so this award took me off guard in a public way. It was a very emotional and humbling moment in my life because the 'students spoke,' which made it incredibly meaningful for me," said Grossbauer.
Grossbauer has been at Ursinus for nine years now. She spent the first three and a half years earning her teaching certificate in math education. Before coming to Ursinus, Grossbauer earned her undergraduate degree in mathematics and her graduate degree in applied statistics at Villanova University, and worked in the life sciences division of the US Navy at the Naval Air Development Center while in college.
"My ultimate career goal was to become an astronaut and work for NASA. I never made it to space, but I did spend my entire career working ground control as an aerospace engineer for Lockheed Martin. I still would love to travel to space if anyone has an 'in' with Elon Musk!" said Grossbauer.
"I often catch myself bragging about my students as a parent would in certain circles. It is a daily blessing to watch students mature and discover their passion and purpose in life," said Grossbauer.
Dr. Engstrom was also surprised and honored to receive the Laughlin Teaching Award.
"The experience of working alongside many other excellent teachers in both the HEP Department and across the campus in my CIE experiences has been the highlight of my professional career . . . The best part of teaching is being able to observe your students develop and mature as young professionals. I encourage my students to pursue the avenues about which they are most passionate, but also to be open to explore new opportunities since they often turn out to be unexpected joys in life," said Engstrom.
Engstrom completed his undergraduate degree in physical education with a minor in English and recieved his teacher certification and master's degree from California State University in Fresno. He taught and coached in secondary schools in California for several years before completing his Ed.D in Physical Education at the University of Northern Colorado. Coming to the East Coast, Ursinus gave Engstrom the chance to pursue his goals.
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Q: change key move event to mouse click and move c# Ok so far i have
private void UserControl_KeyDown(object sender, KeyEventArgs e)
    {
        if (e.Key == Key.Up)
            this.Pin.Move(Direction.Up);
        if (e.Key == Key.Down)
            this.Pin.Move(Direction.Down);
        if (e.Key == Key.Left)
            this.Pin.Move(Direction.Left);
        if (e.Key == Key.Right)
            this.Pin.Move(Direction.Right);
    }

It is great, i can move my object with up down left and right. I would like to control it with my souse cursor though. any idea how i would do this.
Im not good at this and have just started some pointers will do.

A: I suspect that you want to override the OnMouseMove method for your UserControl. You can then look at the MouseEventArgs which you get from that handler and use the GetPosition method to get the mouse co-ordinate.
If you stored this point in a local varaible somewhere, the after the first mouse move you could compare it and move it in the appropriate direction. An example bit of code might be
private Point prev;

private void UserControl_OnMouseMove(object sender, MouseEventArgs e)
{
    Point p = e.GetPosition();
    if(prev == null)
       prev = p;

    if(p.Y > prev.Y)
         this.Pin.Move(Direction.Up);
    else if(p.Y < prev.Y)
          this.Pin.Move(Direction.Down);
    etc.
    prev = p;
}

Hope this helps

A: The following might help you with modification to fit your implementation
private bool _isMouseDown;

  private void UserControl_MouseMove(object sender, MouseEventArgs e)
        {
            if (_isMouseDown)
            {
                this.Pin.Location = new Point(e.X,e.Y);
            }
        }

        private void UserControl_MouseDown(object sender, MouseEventArgs e)
        {

            _isMouseDown = true;
        }
        private void UserControl_MouseUp(object sender, MouseEventArgs e)
        {
            _isMouseDown = false;
        }

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From an investor's point of view, the winner is obvious: It's the best-selling and most profitable Ford of all.
F-Series pickups, especially loaded ones like this 2016 F-150 Limited, are big contributors to Ford's bottom line. Image source: Ford Motor Company.
What was Ford Motor Company's (NYSE:F) "best vehicle" in 2015?
That's easy, because it's the same answer every year: The F-Series pickup family. But 2015 was an especially interesting year for America's best-selling vehicle line.
What makes the F-Series Ford's "best vehicle"
For investors, this isn't about zero-to-60 times, or fuel efficiency, or towing capacity. It's about profits. The exact details of any vehicle's profitability are a closely guarded secret, but it's a safe bet that few vehicles anywhere generate the kind of profits Ford's big pickups bring home.
At first glance, 2015 looks like kind of a blah year for the F-Series, with U.S. sales up just 2.3% through November. But that's deceiving: They're up over good 2014 numbers despite months of shortages of Ford's super-popular F-150. And make no mistake, that's a lot of trucks: Last year, Ford sold 753,851 F-Series trucks in the U.S., making it by far America's best-seller. It's on pace to beat that number by a few thousand in 2015.
But it's not just the F-Series sales volumes that make it such a big deal. Each of those trucks brings home a good chunk of profit, on average. Consider this: Ford's F-150 starts at just over $26,000, and its Super Duty siblings at a little over $32,000. But almost nobody buys a bare-bones pickup, especially from Ford: The average transaction price for an F-Series truck in November was $42,800.
Ford's Super Duty trucks will get some of the new F-150's magic next year. The 2017 F-Series Super Duty features aluminum body panels, along with a seriously beefed-up steel frame. Image source: Ford Motor Company.
By the way, that average transaction price is up about $2,700 from a year ago, Ford officials say. Low interest rates, cheap gas, and longer-term loans have probably all played a role in that increase. But Ford's feature-laden all-new 2015 F-150 should get a lot of the credit, too.
There's a lot of profit in the difference between a base-model pickup and a loaded one, and Ford is very, very good at enticing buyers to pay a little more for features that were unheard-of in a pickup truck 25 years ago. Ford essentially invented the idea of a luxury pickup with its first King Ranch model back in 2001.
Rivals General Motors (NYSE:GM) and Fiat Chrysler (NYSE:FCAU) have since followed suit, with luxury pickups of their own, but Ford still holds the sales lead. The F-Series isn't just America's best-selling vehicle, it's America's best-seller over $50,000, too.
The 2001 Ford F-150 King Ranch was the first of Ford's luxury pickups. Many more have followed, and they've given the Blue Oval's bottom line a big boost in recent years. Image source: Ford Motor Company.
Long story short, given its huge sales volumes and likely profit margins, the F-Series is far and away the biggest driver of profits for Ford in North America -- and North America is far and away Ford's most profitable market region.


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Alexei Ratmansky
Choreographer | Class of 2013
Revitalizing classical ballet with a distinctive style that honors the past while infusing a modern sensibility to interpretations of the standard repertoire as well as his own works.
Choreography and Dance
American Ballet Theatre: Alexei Ratmansky
About Alexei's Work
Alexei Ratmansky is a choreographer who is revitalizing classical ballet in dynamic, energetic interpretations of traditional works and his own original pieces. Born in St. Petersburg, trained at the Bolshoi Ballet School in Moscow, and currently serving as artist in residence with New York City's American Ballet Theater, Ratmansky is steeped in the tradition of classical ballet but also inflects the canonical steps of Russia and the West with a technical idiom all his own, one that pushes dancers in new directions through a supple use of the upper body and daring, athletic partnering for both men and women.
Drawn to seminal, complex scores by Russian composers such as Stravinsky, Prokofiev, and Shostakovich, Ratmansky mines both his expansive knowledge of classical ballet's history and the rhythms, harmonies, and orchestrations of the music to create powerful story-driven pieces. For stagings of well-known classics such as The Nutcracker and The Firebird, Ratmansky reimagines each character, adding personal qualities and quirks that bring the role to life in a fresh way and reveal nuances and shadings of the piece that infuse it with a modern sensibility.
Ratmansky's masterful use of gesture in his Concerto DSCH (2008), set to the music of Shostakovich's Concerto No. 2 in F Major, Op. 102, creates a self-contained world in which relationships of love, camaraderie, and jealousy are made manifest. He continues his investigation of Shostakovich and reflection on the tormented idealism of artists living in Stalinist Russia in his recent trilogy of dances (2012–2013) choreographed to works from various stages of Shostakovich's career. As Ratmansky re-envisions the classical repertoire and creates his own striking contemporary works, he is moving the field of ballet in new directions while honoring the accomplishments of the past.
Alexei Ratmansky studied at the Bolshoi Ballet School (1978–1986) and at the State Institute of Theater Arts (GITIS) (1988–1992). He was artistic director of the Bolshoi Ballet (2004–2009) prior to joining the American Ballet Theatre as artist in residence in 2009. He has choreographed works for the Mariinsky Ballet, Paris Opera Ballet, Bolshoi Ballet, New York City Ballet, Royal Ballet, Royal Danish Ballet, and American Ballet Theater, among other companies.
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Imitation is a form of admiration. As small children, we imitated those whom we most appreciated and the traits and strengths most desired to be duplicated. Once a person comes to know Jesus, a more defined set of ideals come into our consciousness. He who loved with His life and lived without sin, is the ultimate example of whom we ought to aspire to imitate. Through seeing and experiencing His love first hand, we learn how to love as we are loved. May we ever seek to imitate God in all that we do, so that our every word and deed is done in love, according to His good and perfect will.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You that You not only call us to imitate You as Your children, but You sent Your Son to show us the way and equip us to go forth to do as You do for us. Forgive us for attempting to imitate anyone other than You, as You alone are the only example that is free from all sin and without flaw. Teach us to look to Your example in all that we do, so that we may be tangible examples of Your goodness and love. Show us how to love as You love, so that all might see Your light that burns within us. May many come into a lasting relationship with You. Be glorified O God, as we seek to imitate You in all that we do, so that others may come to know Your goodness and grace. Amen.
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We are called to be kind, loving and forgiving, just as Christ is unto us. While we were yet sinners, He chose to love us. In the same way, He asks that we choose to love others so that they might see Him through us, and come to know that there is so much more available to all who choose to trust in Christ. May we love, forgive and extend kindness, just as each are given unto us, so that others too, might choose to enter into a relationship with our Redeemer for all eternity.
So Christ in us shows.
Make known what we've got.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You that You call us to be kind and loving to one another, just as You are unto us. Thank You that You forgive us, and in turn grant us the grace to forgive others. Thank You that when we do, Your light shines through us, making the truth known to those who might not yet know You. Forgive us for our lack of kindness and grace toward those around us, and for any lack of forgiveness that we harbor in our hearts. Teach us to trust You more, so that we would extend to others, the very same kindness, love and forgiveness that You give unto us. Show us how to love like You. May many come into a lasting relationship with You. Be exalted O God, as we choose to be kind and tenderhearted to those whom we encounter, forgiving one another as we have been forgiven by You. Amen.
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In my world, running so often parallels lessons of faith. I can run on my own, yet I discourage more easily and grow weary and want to quit. However, when I run with great people around me, their faithfulness to finish inspires me to run without ceasing, and challenges me to be better than I was before. Often our conversations become a dumping ground for the things that hinder our hearts from moving forward, and set us free to move forward as we were intended to run. As we run together, we look out for one another, warning of dangers on sidewalks, in the roads, and even of crazy drivers coming our way. Our inspiration and encouragement is built in, when we are invested well in a community with a common goal.
Fortunately for me, most of my best running buddies are also dear friends with a shared and committed faith. I have the double blessing of sharing both a similar running philosophy and the same core values that drive our lives. God uses us to speak life into one another, and to encourage each other to keep "running", even when life is hard. Investing in a faith community is a necessity to run our race well. Great examples give us hope and inspiration to keep moving, even when we want to quit. Additionally, when we are connected, we are accountable to others, and allow them to speak truth, leaving room to remove anything that would slow us down, and the sin that causes us to stumble and fall. May we each find a faith community in which we can fully invest, so that we can run the race before us and never quit, with others beside us to challenge and encourage us along the way.
so His light will show.
His love makes us new.
as truth our lives tell.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for the great people that You have placed around us as examples in our lives. Thank You that You show us what faith means. Thank You that You equip us to run the race that is set before us without quitting, as You bring beside us, others to encourage and challenge us to do as You call us to do. Forgive us for holding the things that slow us down or cause us to stumble. Set us free from sin. Teach us to trust You more, so that we would seek You first, then trust You to place us in the appropriate community that challenges and cares for us well. Show us how to contribute to the growth and greatness of others. Lead us to love as You so wonderfully love each of us. May many come into a lasting relationship with You. Be glorified O God, as we run the race You have set before us without quitting; removing all that slows us down and every sin that causes us to stumble. Amen.
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Word-of-mouth promotion can bring a product or brand to the attention of a wide audience with little intervention by the company. Red Bull, the energy drink manufacturer, uses this form of 'pull' marketing extensively as a key part of its innovative promotional strategy using digital and social media.
Red Bull's social media campaigns provide a direct and relevant communications channel to its target audiences. By creating exciting events and activities and harnessing the power of social media to promote them, Red Bull engages directly with consumers and encourages them to find out more about its products, which builds brand loyalty.
However, the use of social media for promotion must also follow the principles of traditional advertising. A current campaign to use high-profile celebrity tweeters to promote a well-known confectionery brand looks clever but may end up rebounding on the company and the celebrities. A year ago the Office of Fair Trading warned that there must be clarity when celebrities endorse products on Twitter and Facebook – 'consumers should understand when they are reading paid-for promotional content'.
Although word of mouth campaigns may be more difficult to measure than traditional forms of promotion, over 21 million people 'like' Red Bull on Facebook and Red Bull's twitter audience of over a quarter of a million suggest its messages are reaching the right people.


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compositor lituà, guanyador 2l 1998 del Premi Nacional de Lituània.

Biografia
Graduat a l'Escola de Música de Kaunas "Juozas Naujalis", 1980. es va graduar a la classe E. Balsys del Conservatori Lituà.

Entre 1980 i 1983 va impartir a l'escola de música Kaunas J. Gruodis. 1982/1993 m. Cap del Departament de Música del Teatre Dramàtic de Kaunas, 1999/2003 fou gerent de teatre. Del 2001 al 2007 va ser el president de la branca de Kaunas de la Unió de Compositors de Lituània, va dirigir el nou festival de música "Iš Arti". Des del 1990, va pertànyer a l'Assemblea de les Arts.

Creació
En les primeres obres, es combinen trets brillants del neoromanticisme, del minimalisme i de la suggestió tràgica posterior amb la visual, el moviment, l'enginy de la interpretació i la paròdia. Conté estilitzacions d'obres d'altres compositors.

Obres
 Pamoka òpera, basada en una obra d'E. Jonesko , 1993 , construïda el 1996 .
 Simfonia I, 1980 m.
 Simfonia II "Àngel Blau" per a cor mixt i orquestra simfònica, paraules de S. Geda , 1985 m.
 Concert per a piano i orquestra, 1994 m.
 Regensspiele, concert, 1995 m.
 M'agrada F. Schubert ..., concert per a orquestra de cambra, 1998 .
 Rèquiem per a 3 solistes, cor mixt i de nois, 1989 , per als que van morir per la llibertat
 Missa per a cor i orgue mixt, 1987 m.
 Nativitas Domini, cantata per a nois i cors mixtos, 2 violins, orgue i 4 kankles, 1991, lletra de R. Mikutavičius
 30 himnes per a cors
 Dawn, per a soprano, tenor, cor mixt, teclats elèctrics, 1998 ž. L. Jakimavičius
 Idil·li de Kukutis, per a veu, piano, trombó, percussió, contrabaix, 1998 ž. M. Martinaitis
 Hommage a Čiurlionis, per a saxo, clarinet baix, teclats elèctrics i kankles, 1995.
 I Dear, Quartet, 1993
 Profundis, quintet, 1988 m.
 Obres de cambra per a orgue, piano, conjunts de diverses composicions, esdeveniments i representacions, teatre i música de cinema.

Referències

Compositors d'òpera
Persones de Kaunas
Alumnes de l'Acadèmia Lituana de Música i Teatre
Morts a Lituània
Compositors lituans

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Q: How to manage directory structure of a project that uses third-party open source library? I develope an open source application. Directory structure of my project is:
app
|-include
|-src
|-doc
|-build
|-lib
|-bin

I want to use another open source library. There are some choises:

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*Add third-party library source code to include and src directory.

*Compile third-party library and add to include and lib directory.

*Create a third_party directory and add complete source code of third-party library to it.

*Create a third_party directory and add compiled of third-party library to it.

What is the best choise? Is there any better way to manage  directory structure of a project that uses third-party open source library?

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*If you are ever planning to upgrade the third-party library, it will be much more convenient to keep it in a specific subdirectory. You don't have to have a specific "third-party" directory; you could name it after the library.

*Think about what goes in version control.

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*If you are copying the third-party library into your repository, then you SHOULD NOT include compiled products (using source instead), as they are typically impossible to diff and platform-specific.

*If the user is going to obtain the library separately and add it to your project's tree, then using a subdirectory will make it easier to unarchive and guarantee there won't be any name conflicts; source versus binary should be left up to the user.

*At the other extreme, if you are using a reference your VCS manages (such as SVN externals or Git submodules), you will probably have to include the source in a subdirectory.

A: One concern you should bear in mind, depending on your situation, is whether you will someday have to account for those third party open source components and compliance with the licenses etc.. It can be easier to manage this kind of thing if you keep the third party files in their own directories. Having the unmodified source code and licenses handy and a link back to where you got the source code and could get it again would be useful as well. I've worked at companies where there were license compliance verification processes that were easier to get through if the third party sources were segregated in this fashion.
https://softwareengineering.stackexchange.com/questions/234511/what-is-the-best-practice-for-arranging-third-party-library-licenses-paperwork is relevant on this.


As mobile phones carry a significant amount of private data including message history and details, photos, and other confidential information, losing a phone can be damaging in terms of a financial loss and intellectual property. There are plenty of third-party apps and security systems that can help you protect that data — but sometimes, you simply must wipe the phone clean of anything that could bring about a disaster.
Thankfully, you're well covered on both Android and iOS.
Earlier called Android Device Manager, Find My Device is a simple service that allows you to check where exactly your device is located, remotely lock it, erase its content, and more. You can also see the battery life remaining on your phone and the Wi-Fi network it is connected to. Any device running Android KitKat 4.4 and above can run Find My Device, which means almost every Android phone can. Simply download the Find My Device app from Google Play Store and sign in with your Google Account. Most of you won't even have to manually download it as it comes pre-installed on a majority of devices out there.
For most devices to work with Find My Device, it will need to be logged into your Google account, online and have its Location feature turned on. Some phones have security features that can prevent the erase feature of the app from working, though. Just to make sure, if you have a newer Android device, go to the Settings > Google > Security. Under the Android Device Manager section, the locator feature should be enabled by default. To enable remote data wipe, tap the slider next to "Allow remote lock and erase."
If you've lost your phone, you can remotely locate it through the Find My Device website. You'll need to sign in to the Google account that was used to set up Find My Device, select your device and you're good to go. Just pick what you want to do, ring the device at full volume, lock it with a PIN or a password or permanently delete all data on your device (SD Card may not get formatted). After you erase, Find My Device won't work on the device.
This is by far the simplest way to prevent your data being misused.
Find My iPhone lets you remotely track your lost, stolen, or misplaced Apple device — be it an iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Mac. Not only can Find My iPhone help you locate a stolen or lost device, it can also assist in remotely wiping your private information. To do this, you need to go to Find My iPhone, a free service that's part of iCloud, that uses your phone's GPS and Internet connection to help you locate it on a map and take certain actions.
Download and install the app from App Store and sign-in with your Apple ID. Once you have set-up the account on your device, you're good to go. In those bad time when you lose your device, log in to iCloud via browser using the account you used when setting up Find My iPhone.
Click on Find iPhone under the web-based tools offered by iCloud. Find My iPhone immediately begins trying to locate all the devices you have it enabled on. You'll see onscreen messages as it works. Once you locate your iPhone or iOS device, use one of Find my iPhone's built-in functions to help recover the device. Tap the grey Play Sound button featuring the speaker to force your phone to play a high-pitched ping continuously for two minutes, or tap the grey Erase iPhone button followed by the Erase iPhone confirmation to completely wipe your device of all content and settings.


Forrest Yoga helps you connect to your core – getting strong and centered. It uses heat, deep breathing (pranayama) and vigorous sequences to sweat out toxins. The long holds in the pose progressions help you flush, oxygenate and rejuvenate every cell as well as refine your relationship to it. For beginners to Forrest Yoga, you learn to connect your breath to intention and connection to feeling in your body. Learning to work honestly at your edges, you develop effective tools to deal with fear and struggle. As your connection to core deepens you awaken the body's inherent wisdom of self-knowing. This makes it possible for integrity, self awareness & playful curiosity to become part of your daily life.
This class is suitable for anyone who would like a gentle, slower paced, stress reducing yoga class. Individuals with physical injuries or limitations, such as arthritis, diabetes, mental stress, postnatal, and other issues will find this class not just helpful, but enjoyable too! The yoga poses will be gentle; mostly floor and wall work with yoga props for comfort. Deep breathing will be taught. This type of yoga helps to trigger the parasympathetic nervous system also known as the PNS. Stimulating the PNS helps to lower heart rate, blood pressure, stimulates the immune system and much, much more.
Yoga nidra, or "yogic sleep", is a state of consciousness between waking and sleeping in which the body, mind, and emotions are completely relaxed yet the practitioner remains fully conscious. This deep, relaxing state is achieved through guided breathing exercises and simple instructions, such as visualizations or body scans, usually while lying down comfortably. During yoga nidra, one's brain is immersed in the healing waves of the alpha state, where one's subconscious mind is open to healthy and positive suggestions, and where deep relaxation aligns their nervous systems to restore the body and mind to homeostasis, manifest desires with intentions and affirmations, and even liberating oneself from their karma. The practice of yoga nidra has been known to reduce stress, anxiety, and tension, as well as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
Sivananda hatha is a traditional, slow paced, meditative class that helps encourage proper breathing, flexibility, strength and vitality in the body while calming the mind. Because Yoga is a spiritual system with a physical component, this non-competitive approach helps the practitioner gain much more than just a healthy body.
Slow flow allows the body and mind to slow down and connect deeper with our hearts desires. Class will begin with meditation and breath-work, flowing into some slower grounding asana usually staying close to the earth. The addition of a few strength exercises help to build the yang in order to further connect and release the yin as we spend the second half of the class in sustained restful postures. This class is great for beginners as well as those who are deeply connected with their yoga practice. This class allows you to disconnect from outward stressors, for you to take the time to slow down and focus inward, reflecting and building upon the sweetness that makes you, you.
Yin yoga stretches and targets both the deep connective tissues between the muscles, and the fascia throughout the body. The aim is to increase circulation in the joints and improve flexibility as the poses stretch and exercise the bone and joint areas. It also helps us to regulate the body's flow of energy.
Yin is amazing for opening up our hearts, calming our nervous systems, and providing a space for the body to deeply relax. It also allows us to recover and nourish ourselves, wash away our fears, and cultivate compassion and love for ourselves.
Kundalini yoga is a system of meditation directed toward the release of kundalini energy.
Kula Movement is now hosting a weekly Vinyasa flow LUNAR YOGA honoring the phases of the Moon with Chelsea Spicer. Every Wednesday evening from 7:15pm to 8:30pm. Come celebrate the power and healing of yoga, breath, and movement and the natural lunar cycle. These classes interweave and reflect the somatic energy and intentions of the moon as well as the current season. Join our moon tribe to harness the power of the moon and manifest your highest calling! All are welcome!


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5 Meaningful Things Companies Are Doing to Recruit and Retain Women
Marta Riggins
Six years ago, I had a baby boy. And while this was one of the happiest moments in my life personally, it was also one of the most stressful professionally. I had very limited maternity leave and, though it may sound illogical, I was terrified that I wouldn't be viewed as valuable when I came back to work.
Even though struggles like mine and those around equal opportunities at work are still common for women, the good news is that in the past few years I have seen companies push for meaningful change when it comes to gender diversity and equality.
Many have started to set specific goals to recruit and hire more women and give them the flexibility or executive support they need. Our most recent LinkedIn data shows that more and more women are taking on leadership positions, with software and IT seeing a 27% increase in female leadership hires over the past eight years. And as if the goodness of all this needed validation, research has proven that companies with a more even ratio of male and female employees are more productive, more innovative, and overall more successful. #ItsAboutTime
Since today is International Women's Day, we wanted to celebrate the efforts of these companies that have truly embraced hiring, retaining, and elevating women. Here are five that stand out, and we welcome you to join us on social if you want to share how your company pushes for gender equality:
1. Etsy's "Hacker Grants" helped them grow their female engineer numbers by 500% in one year
80% of Etsy's customers are women and, as of 2016, 54% of its employees are also women. That might make it seem like they were doing pretty will with regard to diversity, but that great representation didn't extend to its engineering team, which was only 20.5% women just two years ago.
To turn things around, Etsy developed their "Hacker Grants" program, which provides talented women engineers with three-month scholarships to Hacker School (a.k.a. The Recurse Center), an intensive program that teaches engineers to hone and improve their skills. The unique program was super successful for both parties: Etsy's applications from women engineers immediately skyrocketed, while the Hacker School significantly improved the gender parity in its classes.
Also, though Etsy's team had realized that it was difficult to hire senior female engineers, the Hacker Grants program allowed them to bring in women at a junior engineering level and then provide them with valuable hands-on experience via the Hacker School.
2. Intel offers larger bonuses to employees who refer female candidates
At Intel, employees who refer a female (or minority) candidate that ends up getting hired are eligible for a double referral bonus of up to $4,000. This was an especially important initiative for Intel, where women made up only 20% of the company as recently as 2014—compared to 47% of the workplace overall.
No strategy leads to overnight results—but Intel has seen its female representation go up every year since making the commitment. In 2015, their first full year after announcing the new bonuses, 43% of Intel's new hires were either women or minorities, including 40% of VPs. This was actually 3% above Intel's target goal and significantly better than most of its competitors. Since then, other companies have followed in Intel's footsteps, including Accenture and Microsoft.
3. Google improved its maternity leave benefits to boost female retention
When it comes to improving overall representation for women, retention is just as important as hiring. For example, a 2017 report from the Anita Borg Institute, which advocates for female representation in tech, found that even though tech firms are hiring more women, female employees have been leaving companies at a higher rate (5.7%) than men (5.1%) for two years running.
Google addressed this problem with one simple change: significantly increasing maternity leave benefits to five months.
"We give five months with full pay: salary, bonus, stock," says Laszlo Bock, Google's former SVP of People Operations. "We used to do 12 weeks of salary, and women who came back from leave [left] at twice the rate of men. Now it's the same [for men and women]."
And as Laszlo points out, working to retain more female employees isn't just good for diversity—it also makes business sense, given how much less expensive it is to retain an existing employee than to replace them.
"On the face of it, you're losing [months] of a worker's productive time," says Laszlo. "But someone can pick up the slack. It more than pays for itself in not having to go recruit someone brand new."
4. Accenture encourages a sense of belonging to attract and retain more female employees
Creating a "sense of belonging" for employees is one of the most important factors in improving diversity at any company. Realizing that, Accenture made "belonging" a centerpiece of its strategy to attract and retain more female employees.
Accenture recently set a diversity goal to grow its percentage of female employees to at least 50% by 2025—they were at 36.2% in 2016—but the real strategic work is being done behind the scenes by its TA team, led by Kim Cleaves.
Of Kim's strategies for hiring more women, one of the most important is creating an environment where all employees can bring their "whole selves to work." One way they achieved this is through their "Inclusion Starts with I" video, an internally produced video in which real employees share their honest opinions on inclusion and belonging in the workplace. The powerful result was so popular that Accenture ended up sharing it with the public.
"We embrace diversity as a source of creativity and competitive advantage," adds Accenture's Ellyn Shook. "As we work toward '50 by 25,' our ultimate goal is to create a truly human environment where people have a real sense of belonging, where they can show up every day, be who they are and be their best, both professionally and personally."
The approach seems to have paid off for Accenture: they tied for 2nd in a recent ranking of anonymous female employee scores by Fairygodboss, with 79% saying they'd recommend the company to other women.
5. Iceland's new equal pay law makes the gender pay gap illegal
Yes, Iceland is a country, not a company—but it's definitely worth mentioning the major stand it recently took against pay discrimination in the workplace with a new law that requires employers to pay men and women equally for the same work. The equal pay law was actually proposed on International Women's Day in 2017 and went into effect on January 1st of this year.
Under Iceland's new law, companies and agencies with 25 or more employees will be legally required to have their equal pay policies certified by the government, and fines will be given to companies that fail to prove they've achieved parity. The certification process ensures that companies don't just commit to paying men and women equally—they have to actually follow through.
"I think that now people are starting to realise that this is a systematic problem that we have to tackle with new methods," said Dagny Osk Aradottir Pind of the Icelandic Women's Rights Association.
Iceland is obviously doing something right: they've been ranked as the world's most gender-equal country for nine years running by the World Economic Forum (WEF) and have a plan to completely eliminate the pay gap by 2020.
While there's no one-size-fits-all strategy that will instantly bring about gender equality in the workforce, I'm excited to see companies making real efforts to get there—from changing how they source and hire to implementing new benefits, coaching, and support for female employees. There's still a ways to go, but it's clear that pushing for what we need is bringing about change.
And if you personally want to be part of the change, I invite you to jump on social and take a moment to thank a woman who has helped you #PressforProgress in your industry or more specifically, your career.
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The folks over at Saturday Night Live recently took to their Twitter to reveal that Chris Rock will be making his return to the show as a host next month. This information was made even better as it was announced that the icon Prince will be the episode's musical guest. We can't wait. Expect this episode of SNL to air on November 1st.


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Rheumatoid Arthritis Patient. Image source: Wikimedia Commons.
It's been nearly half a year since partners Regeneron and Sanofi gave us a preview of experimental drug sarilumab's ability to treat sufferers of rheumatoid arthritis that don't respond to drugs like Humira. Although the drug reached its goal of reducing signs and symptoms, there really wasn't enough info to gauge its potential in this increasingly crowded space. Luckily, a recent presentation at the American College of Rheumatology's annual meeting just gave us a few hints.
Worldwide sales of anti-rheumatics topped $48 billion last year. Success with sarilumab would be a huge boost Regeneron, which recorded $3.8 billion in revenue in the past 12 months. With U.S. sales of Sanofi's leading product Lantus in a freefall, it too could really use a win here.
There's a large group of rheumatoid arthritis patients underserved by existing therapies. Let's take a closer look at sarilumab's performance in this group to see just how much of an impact this antibody might have.
Room for improvementAnti-TNF biologics dominate the anti-rheumatic market. Last year, Humira, Enbrel, Remicade, and Simponi chalked up a combined $32.5 billion in sales. Despite their monetary success, most rheumatoid arthritis patients aren't too thrilled with their current treatment. In a recent survey by Pfizer, just 30% of patients taking prescription medicines described their disease as under control.
You see, not all patients respond well to initial treatment with TNF inhibitors. Among those who do, many develop side effects.It's a bit dated, but a 2006 survey of rheumatologists revealed that more than 94%switched patients from one TNF inhibitor to another because of inadequate response or side effects.
Filling unmet needEstimating the number of patients who would gladly switch over to a first-in-class treatment isn't easy. Given the level of dissatisfaction with existing therapies, it seems a viable alternative would do extremely well.
Results of the Saril-RA-Target study suggest sarilumab could be that alternative. The trial enrolled hundreds of rheumatoid arthritis patients who were inadequate responders or intolerant of TNF inhibitors. Initially, I didn't expect this difficult-to-treat patient pool would respond well to anything, and I was wrong.
When Sanofi and Regeneron announced the trial's results, a surprising 20% of patients receiving sarilumab every other week exhibited a 70% or greater improvement. Years ago, in a similar study, 21% of patients receiving Humira every other week showed an improvement of 70% or greater.
Although the percentage of patients achieving a 70% improvement is nearly the same for both drugs, it's important to remember the Saril-RA-Targetstudy only recruited patients for whom Humira isn't an option.
Looking aheadSanofi and Regeneron have already submitted an application for sarilumab to the FDA. Given the combination of safety and efficacy exhibited in the above study, I'll be very surprised if regulators don't give it a green light.
Drug launches are exceedingly unpredictable, but those that meet the needs of patients with limited options tend to succeed. If approved, I'd also be taken aback if sarilumab doesn't reach billion-dollar blockbuster status within several years after a possible approval.
Something I'm even more certain about is which of the two partners needs a win the most.
Regeneron's third-quarter revenue rose 57% this year compared to last, and the company is doing even better on the bottom line. Third-quarter net income more than doubled from $83 million in 2014 to $210 million this year.Next-generation cholesterol-lowering drug Praluent receives the lion's share of attention for Regeneron, but sales from this potential blockbuster have only just started rolling in. After winning FDA approval in late July, Sanofi (who partnered with Regeneron to develop the drug) recorded just $4.3 million in sales of Praluent during the third quarter.
With Praluent on the rise, and a possible winner in sarilumab, Regeneron's future could hardly look brighter. The mood at Sanofi HQ is far less jubilant. Sanofi's bottom line has been stagnating for years. Over the summer, the company's new CEO, Olivier Brandicourt, unveiled plans to reorganize business segments. That plan was largely ignored by Wall Street, but long-term guidance given during the November 6investor day conference got a reaction.
The stock is down about 10% after announcing expected top-line growth of between 3% and 4% until 2020. While most companies in this position would try to cut costs, that isn't a part of Sanofi's strategy. In fact, the company insists we'll need to wait until 2018 before margins improve.
It's a long way out, but with a bit of luck, sarilumab could go a long way toward helping Sanofi meet those lackluster goals.
The article Sanofi and Regeneron Hit Another Bullseye originally appeared on Fool.com.


Poor communication of CSU Bakersfield news to students via social media continues to be a problem.
Students at CSU Bakersfield said that they are not well informed when it comes to campus affairs.
Zachary Fennell, 22, an English major and commuter student, said he's more informed by the flyers around campus than by the administration itself when he's on campus.
"I think there could be a few more details that the school is leaving out or not putting enough emphasis in; all I know is that there are some areas that need improvement. [They should] try and have more of a presence on the digital front," said Fennell.
Mariela Gomez, Associated Students Incorporated president, said she thinks ASI has done their best when it comes to communicating with students, but acknowledges the difficulties students are having.
"It's just tough for students to receive information because they don't want to get into the habit of information overload. If every department just posts inside of DDH, no one is going to pay attention," said Gomez.
Students often have to resort to finding out campus news and events for themselves.
Michael Saenz, 18, a freshman art major, said this is the case for him.
"Whenever I see or hear something happen, it's because I'm looking for it. I only saw that [faculty towers had been demolished] because it was me who discovered that, not the school. I don't think [communication] is the best, and I don't think it's done in the best way," said Saenz.
Many students have said that though they may receive emails, communication is still not reaching enough students.
"Whatever is sent to my email is what I do know of…I feel like there's not a lot of outreach toward first year students. I feel like it's very out of touch. It's probably difficult on their behalf to reach out to every student, but there's always more to be done," said Chofer.
Gomez recognized the importance of The Runner when it comes to relaying information to the student body.
"[The Runner] has done a very good job at communicating [departments' agendas]…and reporting the main issues students would be concerned about. It's important for [the newspaper] to bring these issues forward," said Gomez.
Kellie McWatters, 21, a sophomore biology major, said that certain schools at CSUB do a better job of communicating with students than others.
"I don't think [the campus changes] are well advertised at all, [but] there's a lot of flyers everywhere. The Business and Public Administration School [communicates] very well, they send out a lot of flyers all the time. [The administration] should take them as an example," said McWatters.
However, students said that there are some things the CSUB administration does well.
"They are able to motivate students to participate in these communal events…and I see a lot of tutoring," said Saenz.
Maddie Flajnik, 19, a sophomore business major, praised the Student Union for their involvement and said the professors could help in relaying campus news.
"A lot of stuff goes on outside the Student Union; like the Popcorn Days get the students involved in the union, and they can go from there and see what events are going on. I would tell the professors to…in the beginning of class spend some time to talk about what's going on campus," said Flajnik.
Gomez said that there is always room for improvement and said that ASI is currently developing a mobile app for students.
"We're always looking for ways to communicate with students…but, of course, it gets lost in students' emails. We're also supporting mobile app, so that's going to strengthen communication. We should have the first phases of that up and running in January," said Gomez.


text:
#include "Port_ShiftRegs.h"

Port_ShiftRegs::Port_ShiftRegs(const uint8_t slaveSelect) : slaveSelect(slaveSelect)
{
    pinMode(slaveSelect, OUTPUT);
}

/* begin() should be called once from sketch setup().
Initializes shift register's shift/load pin.
*/
void Port_ShiftRegs::begin()
{
    digitalWrite(slaveSelect, HIGH);
    SPI.begin();
}

/* writeLow() sets pin output LOW.
pin is bit pattern, where pin being set is 1.
*/
void Port_ShiftRegs::writeLow(const uint8_t pin)
{
    outputVal &= ~pin;                          //set pin output to low

    digitalWrite(slaveSelect, LOW);
    SPI.transfer(outputVal);
    digitalWrite (slaveSelect, HIGH);
}

/* writeHigh() sets pin output HIGH.
pin is bit pattern, where pin being set is 1.
*/
void Port_ShiftRegs::writeHigh(const uint8_t pin)
{
    outputVal |= pin;                           //set pin output to high

    digitalWrite(slaveSelect, LOW);
    SPI.transfer(outputVal);
    digitalWrite (slaveSelect, HIGH);
}

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaGithub


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The 2004 Grand American Road Racing Championship (Grand Am) was the fifth season for the series. A business model which controlled costs, had stable rules and avoided being on dependent of automotive manufacturers attracted many private teams. Based on the failure, of its predecessor, the United States Road Racing Championship in 1999 critics suggested that the Grand Am would suffer a similar fate. This was proving not to be the case as entries were continuing to grow with each year.
In the first season of Grand Am competition there were five classes but by 2004 the series had reduced the number to three categories:
Daytona Prototype (DP): This class was introduced in 2003 and was established to replace the two existing Sports Racing Prototype groups. To control costs, the cars used a tube frame chassis rather than the expensive composites used to construct most prototype race cars. Also, expenses were contained by limiting modifications and implementing rules that would be in place for five years. Approved to produce the first generation of Daytona Prototypes - for a cost of approximately $400,000 were: Riley Technologies, Doran Designs, Crawford Race Cars, Fabcar Engineering, Chase Competition Engineering, Picchio and Multimatic. Costs were also controlled by restricting the engines to production based motors supplied by Pontiac, Lexus, BMW, Porsche, Ford and Infiniti. Engine displacement was used to determine the weight of a car and whether a five or six-speed transmission could be utilized.
Grand Touring (GT): In 2004, rules were established that allowed GT and GTS cars to compete in the same category. As a result, 28 different models from 19 manufacturers were eligible for this class. Examples include Porsche, BMW, Chevrolet, Mazda, Ferrari and Pontiac. As with the Daytona Prototypes, engine displacement was used to establish the weight of different makes and models.
Super Grand Sports (SGS): Cars competing in 2003s Grand Am Cup Series Grand Sport I category were moved to the Grand Am division. Included in this class are production-based cars such as the Porsche 911 GT3, Chevrolet Corvette and Ferrari 360.
As in the past, the season opened in February with the Rolex 24 at Daytona International Speedway and ended at California Speedway. In between these two venues, there were events at Homestead-Miami, Mont-Tremblant, Watkins Glen, Barber Motorsports Park, Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Phoenix International Raceway and Virginia International Raceway. There was a total of twelve events with the series competing at Daytona, Watkins Glen and Homestead-Miami twice.
After competing on three 'Rovals', the teams would be racing on a natural terrain road course at Mont-Tremblant, Quebec. Le Circuit Mont-Tremblant was race four of the twelve rounds contested during the 2004 Grand-Am championship. The track has a rich motorsport history – in addition to featuring the F5000, Can Am and Trans Am series it also hosted the Canadian Grand Prix in 1968 and 1970. This was the Grand Am series third visit to the circuit.
This event would be six hours in length around the 15-turn 2.65-mile road course.
A strong field of thirty-eight cars head in to Mont-Tremblant's first corner. Leading the way is Scott Pruett in the No. 01 Riley MK XI entered by Chip Ganassi Racing. Falling in behind Pruett and just 0.152-seconds slower in qualifying is the No. 10 SunTrust Racing Riley MK XI driven by Max Angelelli. Trailing Angelelli are David Donohue in the Brumos Fabcar and the No. 27 Doran of Jan Magnussen.
During practice, Forest Barber lost the left-rear wheel while traveling through corner-three. The Doran suffered some damage when it hit the tire barrier. The car was repaired and Barber's co-driver, Terry Borcheller qualified the Doran ninth. Barber decided he would not race and left the driving to Borcheller and Andy Pilgrim. The pair made good progress during the race and at the checkered flag, they finished third.
Scott Pruett handled the qualifying duties for the No. 01 Ganassi Racing Riley MK XI and recorded a lap time of 1:28.575. In the first four races of the season, the No. 01 had started on the pole but were yet to score a victory. At Mont-Tremblant, Pruett and his teammate Max Papis finally turned things around. The pair led 128 of the 200-lap race and won by a margin of 3.505-seconds – under yellow flag conditions.
Max Angelelli was the fastest in the final practice but was second quickest after the 15-minute qualifying session. Angelelli shared the car with Emmanuel Collard and team owner, Wayne Taylor. By lap-4, Angelelli was around race leader Pruett but his charge came to an end on the eighth circuit when he pitted for an oil leak. The car made a couple of unscheduled stops before the problem was corrected to the team's satisfaction. They finished thirteenth in class.
In the center of the Super Grand Sport podium and scoring a decisive two lap class victory are Randy Pobst and team owner, Michael Levitas from TPC Racing. To their right, are their teammates and second place finishers – Andy Lally and Marc Bunting. The final spot on the podium went to local drivers Marc-Antione Camirand and Norman Guindon.
After qualifying, the three quickest Grand Touring cars were separated by less the 0.5-second. Joey Hand would start the second Prototype Technology Group BMW entry in third place. Hand and co-driver, Justin Marks made an unscheduled pit-stop early in the race to repair an air-jack. After this incident, they were never in contention for the win and finished fourth in class.
Andy Lally was the quickest of the Super Grand Sport competitors. Lally shared the No. 38 TPC Racing Porsche GT3 Cup with Marc Bunting. He was passed by his TPC Racing teammate, Randy Pobst on the first lap. He and Bunting maintained the position and were second in class at the checkered flag.
The No. 21 Prototype Technology Group BMW M3 was the fastest GT car in practice and qualifying. Boris Said was responsible for qualifying the BMW that he shared with Bill Auberlen. The two drivers led most of the race but not without some trouble. Said had an incident with a slower Porsche which damaged the car but the team was able to make quick repairs. This was the duo's third win in a row.
In the center are the Daytona Prototype class winners of the 6 Heures du Circuit Mont-Tremblant – Max Papis and Scott Pruett. To their left, are the second-place finishers from Doran Lista Racing – Jan Magnussen and Didier Theys. Taking the final position on the podium are Terry Borcheller and Andy Pilgrim.
In qualifying, Ian James was second quickest and split the two Prototype Technology Group BMWs. Early in the race, James was running second in class when he had contact with a slower car – James dropped to seventh. The remainder of the event was catch-up for James and his co-drivers – R.J. Valentine and Chris Gleason. In the final hour, James passed the second place, Maserati, to take the runner-up spot on the podium.
Joao Barbosa driving Scuderia Ferrari of Washington Maserati Trofeo was only the seventh fastest after qualifying. But Barbosa and his teammates, Emil Assentato and Stephen Earle, benefited from the misfortune of their fellow competitors and were second in Grand Touring by the mid-point of the contest. They held the position until the final hour when they were passed by the Porsche of Ian James.
Driving the No. 27 Lexus-powered Doran JE4 were Jan Magnussen and Didier Theys. Magnussen qualified the Doran Lista Racing fourth. The team led thirty-one laps during the middle of the race but were in fourth place entering the final hour. Donohue's spin and some superb driving by Magnussen allowed the team to capture a second place finish.
The second TPC Racing Porsche GT3 Cup was shared by Randy Pobst and team owner, Michael Levitas. Pobst qualified second – behind his teammate Andy Lally in the No. 38 Porsche. Pobst jumped into the lead on the first lap and he and Levitas never looked back to win the Super Grand Sport class by a margin of two laps.
Last year's winners, David Donohue and Sacha Maassen shared the No. 58 Brumos Racing Fabcar FDSC/03 with Darren Law. Donohue qualified the car in the third grid position. The No. 01 Ganassi Riley's biggest challenge came from Donohue. However, he spun into a gravel trap, while leading, early in the final hour. This incident caused the team to lose two laps and they finished eighth in the Daytona Prototype class.
The Grand Touring category podium. In the center are the class winners from the Prototype Technology Group – Boris Said and Bill Auberlen. To their left are The Racer's Group driver's Ian James, Chris Gleason and R.J. Valentine who finished second. Rounding out the podium are Emil Assentato, Stephen Earle and Joao Barbosa.
Local Quebec racers Marc-Antoine Camirand and car owner, Normand Guindon shared the No. 07 Powell Motorsport Chevrolet Corvette Z06. Camirand qualified the car and was the third fastest Super Grand Sport car. The race for first and second in the Super Grand Sport category never appeared to be in doubt but three different teams shared third place at some point during event. At the checkered flag, Guindon and Camirand were third in class.
1 DP Pruett / Papis Riley Mk XI 200 -
2 DP Magnussen / Theys Doran JE4 200 -
3 DP Pilgrim / Barber / Borcheller Doran JE4 200 -
4 DP Leitzinger / Forbes-Robinson Crawford DP03 200 -
5 DP Duno / Wallace / Lammers Crawford DP03 200 -
6 DP Negri / Frisselle Doran JE4 200 -
7 DP Wagner / Martini / Collins Doran JE4 199 -
8 DP Donohue / Law / Maassen Fabcar FDSC/03 198 -
9 DP Hall / Huang / Davis Crawford DP03 197 -
10 DP Morales / Diaz Riley Mk XI 196 -
11 DP Goad / Grégoire Crawford DP03 192 -
12 GT Said / Auberlen BMW M3 191 -
13 GT James / Valentine / Gleason Porsche GT3RS 191 -
14 DP Grala / Lloyd / Borkowski Fabcar FDSC/03 189 -
15 SGS Pobst / Levitas Porsche GT3 Cup 188 -
16 GT Barbosa / Assentato / Earle Maserati Trofeo Light 188 -
17 GT Hand / Marks BMW M3 187 -
18 DP Angelelli / Taylor / Collard Riley Mk XI 186 -
19 SGS Lally / Bunting Porsche GT3 Cup 186 -
20 GT Pumpelly / Liddell / Greenberg Porsche GT3RS 186 -
21 GT Stroll / Longhi / Rehm Ferrari 360 Modena GT 185 -
22 SGS Camirand / Guindon Chevrolet Corvette 184 -
23 SGS Nonnamaker / Nonnamaker / Nonnamaker Porsche GT3 Cup 183 -
24 GT Vance / McQueen / Schuitemaker Porsche GT3R 182 -
25 SGS Murry / Van Wijk / Krohn Porsche GT3 Cup 179 -
26 SGS Ward / Baughman Porsche GT3 Cup 179 -
27 SGS Adam / Littlechild Porsche GT3 Cup 177 -
28 GT Buckler / Halliday / Kroczek Porsche GT3 Cup 177 -
29 SGS Martin / Yeakle / St. Amour Chevrolet Corvette 174 -
30 GT Fitzgerald / Policastro, Jr. / Policastro Porsche GT3RS 170 -
31 DP France / Luhr / Haywood Fabcar FDSC/03 166 Engine
32 DP Lewis / Rice Fabcar FDSC/03 126 Suspension
33 DP Pruskowski / Pruskowski / Bentley Multimatic MDP1 109 Accident
34 GT Halsmer / Schmitt Acura NSX 106 Engine
35 GT Alexander / Gay / Mediani Ferrari 360 Modena 98 Engine
36 DP Guenette / Guenette Picchio DP2 84 Accident
37 SGS Wilkins / Lacey Porsche GT3 Cup 59 Steering
38 SGS Dumoulin / Julien / Long Porsche GT3 Cup 31 Accident
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