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Reflections on Arts Award Local Area Networks in 2016-17
Ahead of the launch of our new Arts Award Local Network Clusters programme, Louise Barnell reflects on the successes & lessons to come out of last year's Local Area Networks
In 2015/16 A New Direction launched Arts Award Local Area Networks, enabling Arts Award Advisers, Centres and Supporters to come together, learn from each other and develop new opportunities for young people. In 2017/18 A New Direction will be supporting the creation of more networks, by looking at creating new borough clusters, to forge new relationships and share best practice across boroughs.
These will allow Arts Award Advisers, Centres and Supporters to come together and:
Share learning and best practice
Make connections and build new partnerships
Raise the profile of Arts Award in a specific area
Develop approaches to a high-quality cultural education offer for children and young people
A New Direction aims to make London the best city in the world for young people's cultural and creative development. Arts Award is a key component in making this happen. Through Arts Award, children and young people can find out what inspires them, share their talents, and achieve an award that makes a real difference in the world of work and the arts.
On 30 May 2017 the leads of six Local Area Networks across London came together to reflect on the successes, challenges, inspirations and opportunities of the programme.
The aim of this year's Arts Award Local Network Clusters approach is to map work more closely with emerging and existing Cultural Education Partnerships and challenge work and opportunities as well as the continuation of existing great work done across boroughs.
Successes of the 2016-17 Local Area Networks programme
Network leads cited their networks as being mainly well attended, and providing a good basis for schools to connect with each other locally.
In Barnet's Network, both primary and secondary school's found that they could create progression routes linking them together to share their opportunities for students to achieve Arts Award.
In Kingston and Sutton, a music-focussed approach worked well - allowing music hubs and people to come to the sessions in areas not previously worked with Arts Award
Tower Hamlet's Network found that splitting meetings into themed 'chunks' and periodically combining them with cultural partnership meetings allowed people with differing interests and childcare needs to attend meetings in accessible local spaces.
Lewisham's network found it useful to link up with work being done with Bellingham housing association - connecting to partnership work being done in the borough
Islington and Camden found that their previous work on offering a shared Arts Award offer garnered them networks that wanted to work with Arts Award in the boroughs. They also found that meeting individually with cultural organisations in the boroughs revealed good answers.
Walthamstow Network found that delivering a regular, targeted INSET as part of Network meetings on topics such 'next steps after training', 'preparing for your first moderation' and 'moving on to your next stage of Arts Award delivery' have been successful.
The Networks then reflected on some challenges that could be responded to in the new 2017- 18 Local Network Clusters.
All Networks found that there was a need to balance the number of speakers and presenters and information at each network meeting so that the wide variety of stakeholders could filter information easily.
This was echoed in ensuring that sectors that haven't worked with Arts Award before had a clear case made for them, about its value without overloading them.
It was noted that in some meetings there were a lot of schools and not many independent Arts Award Advisors, whereas in others it was found that cultural organisations and alternative non-formal youth provision were the dominant presence.
Interestingly, some Networks found that some schools with a lot of arts provision felt that they didn't need Arts Award. Conversely, there were also some schools that hadn't engaged but were eager to try Arts Award.
There was also a thematic response that there were not many secondary schools in attendance in some Networks. In reflection, this could have been because of GCSE commitments this year.
Overall, the Network leads found that there was a split between partners that had been delivering for some time and needed support to continue despite challenges, and those who had not and were eager to start Arts Award delivery.
The discussion then moved on to learnings that could inspire future practice and delivery from previous Networks into the future iteration in 2017-18:
The number of people who want to make progression happen across London is immense and needs harnessing
Five primary schools that hadn't engaged with Arts Award before have decided to trial it for 2017-2018. They engaged via one Local Area Network
There is space for eager new schools to support one another in their Arts Award delivery, and there is a need to support them with this
The enthusiasm of new Arts Award Centres stands out in meetings and again needs supporting
There is a need to find the capacity to 'handhold' newly trained Advisers and connect them to surgeries to kickstart delivery
Peer to peer discussion is the best form of advocacy, e.g. teacher to teacher and arts organisation to arts organisation
Opportunities were discussed as a final theme. These focussed on opportunities that have arisen from running Local Area Networks in the past:
There is an opportunity to push the networks further to groups delivering in outreach contexts
Forming a core Arts Award champion base for boroughs could also be a way to drive knowledge and understanding
Opportunities to work across all Music Hubs in London via Networks was outlined as a possible opportunity to catalyse change in Arts Award
The upcoming GLA London Borough of Culture initiative is also an opportunity for Networks to embed Arts Award in borough strategy and practice in culture and arts
Tackling progression via cross-working groups was outlined as an opportunity. This focussed on the example of and Arts Award Gold cross-organisational group to create progression for young people and partnership working across organisations delivering the Award
There is an opportunity to connect to existing partnerships work with Housing Associations (as outlined by Lewisham) to offer Arts Award information sessions
Some local authority leads are starting to value culture more as an asset, and this could be a timely way to underline the value of Arts Award in local authorities and cross-borough partnerships
Libraries found that schools wanted to do Arts Award and schools sessions work because teachers see Libraries as a neutral, easy space to work
Where boroughs have been working together for a substantial time such as in Waltham Forest and Redbridge there are opportunities to formalise this relationship in a network cluster
Louise Barnell
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Emergency survival blanket folds to fit glovebox, emergency kit or purse. This emergency foil blanket prepares you for unexpected cold or emergency shock situations. A must for any auto, the twin-size emergency blanket is crafted of lightweight aluminized fabric which reflects up to 80% of body heat. 84"L x 56"W.
We bought this last year and they were great!
We pack them in emergency bags for the homeless along with a bottle of water, granola bar, hat, gloves and $5.00. They are perfect for this!
This blanket is a must for a Chicago winter driving.
Is a gift to a friend whose car just lost its heater!
Have given to grandchildren who work in cold weather states in case they get stuck in the snow during winter. They were pleased to receive them.
I purchased these to put in all of our vehicles as a safety measure and they shredded it in my hands as I tried to open... them very disappointed!!
I have a family of paramedics and EMTs. Recently I needed the help of an EMT. He told me about these Emergency Survival Blankets and said everyone should have one. Especially in this State of Ohio with our cold, blustery weather. Since I am a widow and drive alone most of the time, he said I should have one in the glove compartment at all times. I've never had to use it but am giving every member of my family one in their Christmas stocking. If your car won't run, the heater can't work and this Survival Blanket can keep you warm.
One of these blankets was in my first aid kid for the car. I used it to protect my pet when I had to take the bus with the pet carrier. Couldn't use a regular "home" blanket due to weight issue and bulk. I thought that my first aid kid isn't complete without it. It ripped due to rough handling by a vet assistant.
These emergency blankets are perfect any type of emergency. I bought them for my emergency bag.
You will never know when this will be needed. In your home or in your car. It never hurts to be ready. Especially with our crazy weather and losing power.
I gave one of these to each of our four daughters to keep in the trunk of their cars - if you get stuck or stalled during a Chicago blizzard at least you won't freeze or you can warp the kids up!
Every auto should have one!
Easy to store. A must if ever stuck in your auto during cold weather. Could be a life saver.
Having known several people who have been stuck overnight after not getting back from a day hike, I want this blanket with me at all times. It has many uses: warmth, teepee in rain or snow, reflective to alert your location, sit pad, pillow if really desparate, and probably many more I have not thought of. It is like duct tape; very handy in many situations. It does not take up much space and is extremely lightweight but holds up well.
can be used between mattress and sheet for extra winter warmth, cut to size to cover feet in shoes/boots/mittens and a must have for vehicle in case of breakdown. Homeless people could use them. The crinkle noise you hear you get used to after a while. Should keep 2-3 in each vehicle and a sandwich baggie to hold them if you need to fold them back up.
I run in some cold weather competitive races. At the end clad only in Tank Top, Shorts and shoes I wrap this blanket around myself to keep warm and not dehydrate. I also bought this for my car for a trip up north in cold weather just in case I needed it.
gave one out to all 3 kids to keep in there car.
keep in glove compartment for emergencys. it is fabulous because it is so small, yet can do a big job. had some years ago and glad I foun d these.
It reflects body heat and prevents heat loss. I used it on the bed, but it got so warm I had to cut it in half and only use it under my body, not legs. Didn't have to keep a room heater on at night. It does sound like sleeping on a potato chip bag for a few nights, but it is sooo warm.
As an EMT, God send for calls, a great blanket for shock.
Needed for First Responder and LEO.
Am giving this as a stocking stuffer for Xmas.
We're not in the winter yet, I'm hoping this works, trust me.. Nobody wants to break down. I ordered 2, always keep a blanket in car(s) just in case.
My heater went out in my van so the blanket came in handy to keep me warm until I got it fixed. My friends are very cold nature so they keep themselves wrapped in it. In a quiet place it makes noise when moving.
haven't had the chance to use this and hope never to need to. Nice to know that if I do need it it will be there.
Am making emergency backpacks for me and my family. This is a perfect addition to it and uses very little space.
I have it as part of my hurricane preparation kit. It's good to know that I have something I can use to keep me warm if needed.
To be honest, I hope to never find it necessary to use this "blanket" as that would indicate a major problem. But at least I am prepared now!
Readily available whenever I need it.
SEVERAL OTHER WAYS TO USE!
This product should be listed for many other uses under its title and description! This product is absolutely wonderful for saving money in the winter! I use it underneath my pets blankets & beds to keep them warm & they love. I am a very frugal & moneysaving person so I don't like running the heat when I'm not home & i turn down the thermostat at night but I feel bad because I don't want my pets to get cold so cutting this blanket down according to the size of the pet bed I place it under my cats pet beds, blankets & even her pet window sill stand/bed. It's a lot safer & more cost effective than leaving a heating blanket or heating pad on. These are also great cut down to size to put in, on or cover unused windows or doors to reflect the heat inside. They are not the prettiest but they certainly are effective and worth the savings you get in keeping a room or hall warm & heated. this is the same exact thing they put in insulated curtains to reflect the heat inside. The flimsiness and sound of crackling it makes during installation is it's only downfall but it's just the nature of the material itself; and there's really no way for the product to be manufactured based on the chemical elements. The crackling really doesn't occur after installation if u secure it properly wherever u put it. I'm really not going to use it for emergency blanket at all I just purchased one and then I cut it down for the uses I just explained. Very pleased & great savings & energy product.
This is very small and thin, hope it holds true to the advertisement if I ever need it.
Bought for my daughters & granddaughters. Did not like item at all. There should be some kind of lining underneath blanket to prevent from tearing.
I have purchased for years and its been ok. This year flimsy, stuck together and ripped to shreds.
To keep in cars for emergencies.
IT IS FRIGID COLD HERE IN MICHIGAN AND JUST IN CASE I GET STRANDED, I'D LIKE TO HAVE SOMETHING TO KEEP ME WARM.
"Always be prepared" is my motto.
I should have purchased it years ago; I live in Chicago.
Never know when you or someone in trouble might need some added warmth and kindness.
I chose this blanket to keep in my automobile for emergencies.
It should be warmer than the 48 year old blanket I keep in my car with the other cold weather supplies.
Because it is useful. Besides, it makes a lovely and affordable Christmas present. Thank you.
I live where winters can be below freezing for days - I keep it in the car in case I have an emergency while I am driving between my home and my daughters home.
Anything can happen at any time...why not be prepared?
Live in Maine and wanted to add item to winter emergency items in car.
For my grandchildren to carry in their car for emergencies.
On sale and to put in vehicles.
I buy these for emergency's like, electricity is off. I keep one in my car in case of an accident.
Can be useful in emergencies.
I bought this as a stocking stuffer for my adult daughter to keep in her car in case of emergency.
This blanket is a good and inexpensive choice for emergencies or general use.
To give to the homeless.
Helpful in case of emergency while on the road.
Just in case we have a power outage in cold weather and there was no other way to keep warm.
For my daughter in case of emergency.
It's good to keep them in your car you never know when you may need one.
emergency only. Hope never have to use.


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Camila Domonoske Camila Flamiano Domonoske covers cars, energy and the future of mobility for NPR's Business Desk.
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She got her start at NPR with the Arts Desk, where she edited poetry reviews, wrote and produced stories about books and culture, edited four different series of book recommendation essays, and helped conceive and create NPR's first-ever Book Concierge.
With NPR's Digital News team, she edited, produced, and wrote news and feature coverage on everything from the war in Gaza to the world's coldest city. She also curated the NPR home page, ran NPR's social media accounts, and coordinated coverage between the web and the radio. For NPR's Code Switch team, she has written on language, poetry and race. For NPR's Two-Way Blog/News Desk, she covered breaking news on all topics.
As a breaking news reporter, Camila appeared live on-air for Member stations, NPR's national shows, and other radio and TV outlets. She's written for the web about police violence, deportations and immigration court, history and archaeology, global family planning funding, walrus haul-outs, the theology of hell, international approaches to climate change, the shifting symbolism of Pepe the Frog, the mechanics of pooping in space, and cats ... as well as a wide range of other topics.
She was a regular host of NPR's daily update on Facebook Live, "Newstime" and co-created NPR's live headline contest, "Head to Head," with Colin Dwyer.
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The Electric Car Race! Vroom, Vroom!
January 10, 2022 • Electric cars can help reduce greenhouse gases and companies are taking note — racing to become the next Tesla. Today on the show, guest host Dan Charles talks with business reporter Camila Domonoske about how serious the country is about this big switch from gas to electric cars. Plus, what could get drivers to ditch the gas guzzlers?
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2022 is promising to be big year for electric vehicles
January 2, 2022 • Big automakers are planning to introduce several new models of electric vehicles in the coming year, though the demise of a hoped-for subsidy may keep sales sluggish in the short term.
Energy got a lot more expensive in 2021
December 31, 2021 • Compared to this time last year, we're all paying a lot more to use many kinds energy — whether it's gasoline for our cars or heating fuel for our homes.
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What if cars could stop you from driving drunk? A peek at the latest tech
December 31, 2021 • A new federal law will eventually require new vehicles to detect and prevent drunk driving, which would revolutionize vehicle safety. Here's a look at some of the technology being developed.
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Tesla recalls nearly half a million cars over possible safety issues
December 30, 2021 • Defects in some models leading to problems with the rearview camera and front hood, which could lead to serious accidents, triggered two separate recalls of the electric cars.
For the auto industry, 2022 will pick up where 2021's problems left off
December 29, 2021 • If you've tried to buy a car this year, you probably don't need us to tell you that auto lots are empty and prices are high. It's just been that kind of a wild year.
Companies are working on technology to get cars to detect and prevent drunk driving
December 28, 2021 • The new infrastructure law includes a requirement for a new safety feature in vehicles: Some sort of technology to detect and prevent drunk driving. But how would that actually work?
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December 22, 2021 • A lot of new cars can drive themselves down the middle of a lane and adjust speed to match traffic. Some even let you go hands-free at times. But they all require very close supervision.
Latest coronavirus variant has put oil producing countries in a tough spot
December 1, 2021 • OPEC delayed a committee meeting to assess the impact of the omicron variant. The group needs to decide whether to hit pause on production increases or keep boosting output.
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Every auto startup wants to be the next Tesla. Why these 2 may have a real shot
November 27, 2021 • They aren't household names yet, but Rivian and Lucid are two auto startups attracting a lot of buzz – and loads of money.
2 little-known automotive startups are leading the race to become the next Tesla
November 23, 2021 • Many car companies are racing to be the next Tesla. Right now, two startups are leading the pack. Rivian and Lucid are each worth more than Ford, though they've only made a few hundred vehicles.
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The U.S. emergency oil stash is in the spotlight as gas prices surge. What to know
November 21, 2021 • President Biden is looking at options to bring down high prices. One possibility attracting a lot of attention is releasing crude oil from the country's emergency reserves.
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November 20, 2021 • In just a few years, phasing out gas-powered cars has gone from fringe idea to mainstream policy proposal. It's still a long way from being reality, but the sense of urgency is accelerating.
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Two Sides Of Guyana: A Green Champion And An Oil Producer
November 19, 2021 • For Guyana the potential wealth from oil development was irresistible — even as the country faces rising seas. Today on the show, Emily Kwong talks to reporter Camila Domonoske about her trip to Guyana and how it's grappling with its role as a victim of climate change while it moves forward with drilling more oil.
The age of gas cars could be ending
November 15, 2021 • A few years ago, an end to gasoline-powered cars was a pie-in-the-sky dream for environmentalists. Now, the push to phase out gas cars shows an understanding of the urgency to act on climate change.
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Blanket – is there ever a time where a blanket doesn't make things more cosy?
Before I started the dress I made the Sleeveless Shell Top. It seemed a nice, simple way to start having not done any sewing in a few years, and no proper sewing in a very long time. In fact, this was the first time I ever made anything on my own from a pattern, and I'm pretty pleased with it.
The garment was made from six pieces of fabric: one for the front, two for the back, and then three pieces of facing. I'd heard the word "facing" a lot on the Sewing Bee and was a bit apprehensive, but it all came out really well, and the facing made it look lovely and professional. I even got the stitching done properly on the seam so that the facing was hidden – very chuffed.
I really like the fact too that it came with an optional dropped hem at the back, I much prefer a long top and so it was nice that I could choose to do that.
It's been sat on my wardrobe for a couple of weeks now as I've been back at work, but now the sun's out I think it might be time to give it a whirl. Just need to tidy up a few stray threads so that it can be worn in public and there we go.
If you're looking to start sewing, this really is a good beginner piece while you get used to the patterns, and all the basic techniques that come with it.


Herbal medicine is the oldest form of healthcare known to mankind. Herbs had been used by all cultures throughout history. It was an integral part of the development of modern civilization. Primitive man observed and appreciated the great diversity of plants available to him. The plants provided food, clothing, shelter, and medicine. Much of the medicinal use of plants seems to have been developed through observations of wild animals, and by trial and error. As time went on, each tribe added the medicinal power of herbs in their area to its knowledgebase. They methodically collected information on herbs and developed well-defined herbal pharmacopoeias. Indeed, well into the 20th century much of the pharmacopoeia of scientific medicine was derived from the herbal lore of native peoples. Many drugs commonly used today are of herbal origin. Indeed, about 25 percent of the prescription drugs dispensed in the United States contain at least one active ingredient derived from plant material. Some are made from plant extracts; others are synthesized to mimic a natural plant compound.
The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 4 billion people, 80 percent of the world population, presently use herbal medicine for some aspect of primary health care. Herbal medicine is a major component in all indigenous peoples� traditional medicine and a common element in Ayurvedic, homeopathic, naturopathic, traditional oriental, and Native American Indian medicine. WHO notes that of 119 plant-derived pharmaceutical medicines, about 74 percent are used in modern medicine in ways that correlated directly with their traditional uses as plant medicines by native cultures. Major pharmaceutical companies are currently conducting extensive research on plant materials gathered from the rain forests and other places for their potential medicinal value.
Herbal Medicine can be broadly classified into various basic systems: Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine, which is part of Traditional Oriental Medicine, Ayurvedic Herbal Medicine, which is derived from Ayurveda, and Western Herbalism, which originally came from Greece and Rome to Europe and then spread to North and South America.
Chinese and Ayurvedic Herbalism have developed into highly sophisticated systems of diagnosis and treatment over the centuries. Western Herbalism is today primarily a system of folk medicine.
Interest in the United States had been growing in the recent years from the reported success stories from the use of herbs. For example, St. John's Wort is widely used in the treatment of mild depression without the need for Prozac. St. John's Wort does not have the side effects such as that of Prozac. There are some Ayurvedic herbs that are very useful for reducing cholesterol, diabetes etc. Similarly the popularity of Ginseng and Ginkgo biloba (ginkgo) is rising due to its beneficial effects.
Chinese herbal medicine has been used as a form of treatment for a multitude of ailments ranging from acute infections to chronic fatigue. There are hundreds of commonly used individual herbs that are nearly always used in combination with other herbs to counteract possible side-effects and address various aspects of an illness. The prescribing of Chinese herbal medicine is based upon an individual diagnosis using the techniques of pulse and tongue evaluation in conjunction with the reading of other signs and symptoms to form a unique pattern diagnosis. Those diagnostics give a complete view of the human health in terms of Qi (or Chi - vital energy) flow.Qi is both the life force (or vital substance) and the organizing principle flowing through all things and establishing their interconnectedness. Chinese believe that every living thing (both human and non-human) has Qi.
When Qi flows freely through the meridians, the body is balanced and healthy, but if the energy becomes blocked, stagnated or weakened, it can result in physical, mental or emotional ill health. An imbalance in a person's body can result from inappropriate emotional responses such as: excess anger, over-excitement, self-pity, deep grief and fear. Environmental factors such as cold, damp/humidity, wind, dryness, and heat can also cause imbalance so as factors such as wrong diet, overwork and too much exercise.
To restore the balance, the Chinese Herbal Medicine specialist choice of formula(s) of herbs that will counteract that imbalance.
The vast majority of herbal treatments use formulas containing four or more herbs. Only a few herbs are used by themselves alone. There are several reasons for this.
To strengthen the effect of the formula.
To affect related secondary aspects of the illness.
To prevent the formula from causing side effects or illness by balancing it effects.
One commonly used format or template for designing herbal formulas is based on the monarchical form of government. At the top is the king or emperor. Next are the ministers or deputies. Last are the assistants or adjutants. There is one special role assistant - that of guide or messenger herb. A memory trick to remember this template is to consider it as KMAG.
Opposing Assistant - decreases the effect of the King. This role is mostly used for complex combinations of imbalances/pathologies.
Guide - Envoy - Messenger Herb - focuses actions of the other herbs on a particular organ, channel or region of the body.
The KMAG template is possibly the dominant method of designing a formula but several others have been very important and are in common use today. Chinese herbs are selected for use in a formula by any single or combination of five characteristics.
When taken internally the herb's properties enter channels affecting the connected organs and regions of the body.
There are two objectives of this section. The first is to introduce the lay person to Chinese Herbology. The second is to demonstrate the complexity of the formulas. After even a cursory study of the example above it should be apparent that a lay person should consult a professional before using Chinese medicinal herbs.
As described above the main task of herbal medicine specialist (and other Traditional Chinese Medicine specialists) is to determine the imbalances (deviation from norm) of Qi. To determine the deviations of Qi, TCM specialist uses many methods, one of them is the Pulse diagnostics. This diagnostic allows describing the flowing of Qi very accurate, but it takes many years to master it and some talent is needed. Now the specialists in Pulse diagnostics develop a computer system which allows using the Pulse diagnostics by amateurs. To completely master the computer Pulse diagnostics (Pulse Analysis System) you need from 1 week (for making a brief diagnosis) to 1-2 month (for making a detailed diagnosis).
The main tool in PAS is the Health Matrix (figure 1). For example the matrix below shows significant inbalance in Gall Bladder channel (the Yang side,organ of Water element). For example the matrix below shows great inbalance in Gall Bladder channel [5.54], it is caused by Excess of Moisture Qi [1.61] and Wind Qi [0.96], also this channel has significant Lack of Cold Qi [-0.93] and Heat Qi [-0.79]. The Lack of Fire Qi [-1.05] shows the direction of this process. The Health matrix give you a detailed map of Qi flow deviations, all you have to do is to balance Qi using herbal therapy and other methods that you know.
Fig.1 PAS Health Matrix example.
Health Matrix is a perfect diagnostic tool for herbal medicine specialist (it was developed for and by Sergey Paskanov) and other Traditional Chinese Medicine specialists. Also PAS has more than 10 types of analysis such: Hexagram, Qi of Elements projections, Qi circulation, Wu-Xing scheme, etc.
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Next will be an analysis of common Chinese herbal medicine formula.
Below is an analysis of a an extremely common formula. Qi deficiency (Lack) is the imbalance/pathology for which it is prescribed so the definition of Qi Deficiency is presented first.
NOTE: The Lungs and Spleen are the only sources of Qi. Zhen Qi deficiency is therefore composed of Lung and Spleen Deficiency (Lack).
B. Specifically: Remove excess, Supplement deficiency.
C. Is there an Excess? No.
D. Therefore the specific Treatment Principle is supplement/tonify Qi.
B. King Actions: Tonifies Source Qi, Tonifies Lung & Spleen Qi.
C. Also generates fluids, slightly Tonifies Heart Qi, calms Shen.
D. CX - Yin Deficiency w/ Heat, Liver Yang Rising, hypertension.
B. Minister Actions: Tonifies Qi, Tonifies Spleen, Resolves Damp (Moisture).
C. Also: stabilizes the exterior-stops sweating, calms fetus.
D. CX - Yin Deficiency w/ heat.
B. Assistant Actions: Drain damp, Tonifies Spleen.
C. Also: Resolves Phlegm, calms Heart and Shen.
D. CX - Cold due to Yang Deficiency.
C. Also: Tonifies Heart Qi, Clears Heat & Toxins, Tonifies Lung Qi and stops cough, relaxes tendons and relieves spasms and pain, moderates actions of other herbs.
The Treatment Principles of Si Jun Zi Tang are Tonify the Qi, Regulate Damp.
Tonify Qi - This occurs predominantly via the Lungs and Spleen - the two sources of Qi.
Ren Shen and Bai Zhu tonify the Spleen & Lung. Ren Shen tonifies Source Qi. Gan Cao assists in tonifying the Spleen.
Regulate Damp - 1) Damp accumulates when Spleen Qi is deficient.
2) Excess Damp can result from Ren Shen generating fluids.
3) The Minister and both assistants Resolve Damp and Tonify the Spleen.
4)Fu Ling drains damp compensating/balancing for K&M.
sl. warm, warm, neutral, neutral.
A Qi Deficient person is probably cool (Qi warms).
A Qi Deficient person is likely to have Excess Damp.
Also, Excess Damp results from Ren Shen generating fluids.
The energetic actions associated with Bitter are drying and purging.
The energetic action associated with Sweet is tonifying.
Drying and purging will help to resolve Damp.
Sweet and Spleen are both Earth correspondents. Sweet herbs will tonify the Earth Element. When the Spleen is tonified it will regulate Damp more effectively.
Ren Shen enters the Spleen, Stomach, Lung, and Heart channels to tonify those organs.
Bai Zhu enters the Spleen and Lung channels to Tonify those organs.
Fu Ling enters the Spleen, Stomach, and Heart channels to tonify those organs.
Gan Cao enters all twelve channels carrying the Qi of the King, Minster and Assistant herbs along with it.
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The Porsche 944 is quite possibly the biggest bang for the buck in sports cars, and this ultra-clean 1986 944 has a lot going for it, not the least of which is its outrageously affordable price tag. With just one owner and a look that still turns heads, you probably can't have much more fun than this for so little cash.
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Everyone has a red Porsche, which is why this Stone Gray 944 stands out in a crowd. The 944 represented a distinct change from the rear-engined, air-cooled 911, yet it still carries all the Porsche hallmarks: impressive performance, great build quality, and iconic looks. The wedge shape has aged well and thanks to Porsche's attention to detail, it still looks great. Thanks to excellent maintenance and perhaps a repaint at some point, it looks fantastic and people are still going to think you inherited some cash when you show up in this car. Body gaps are excellent, as is typical with these cars, and things like the urethane bumpers and deep front air dam are still in good shape. Details like the black bumper overriders, door handles, and rear spoiler are likewise in great condition, showing none of the usual issues that these cars get over time. There's no evidence that it's been raced or abused, and even the chin spoiler suggests that someone was always careful to avoid parking curbs and steep driveways. 30-year-old cars NEVER look this good!
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Don't look for fireworks in the sky in Garland on the Fourth.
Independence Day celebrations in Garland this year are strictly BYOF -- bring your own fireworks.
The city's Star-Spangled Fourth of July festival met the budget ax.
Dorothy White, a Garland spokeswoman, said city leaders decided to cancel the festival in its 20th year after budgetary concerns forced 43 jobs to be eliminated, cuts in services and the postponement of several capital projects.
The city is still encouraging people to come out and enjoy Independence Day. Garland's Firewheel Town Center, a popular shopping destination, will still offer an array of family-friendly activities, including an outdoor movie.
There will be no Star-Spangeled celebration in Garland this year, budget cuts have forced the city to cut 4th of July fireworks this year.
The void left by the cancellation of the Star Spangled Fourth may also be filled by downtown merchants in Garland's Square.
It's possible business owners may pull together to fund their own holiday festival.


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Filmmaker opportunities: Canadian Film Centre
There are several upcoming deadlines at the Canadian Film Centre, a top film school comparable to the American Film Institute: CFC Features, Telefilm Canada Features Comedy Lab and the TELUS Interactive Art and Entertainment Program.
CFC Features (formerly the Feature Film Project) is a program that allows for the development and making of low-budget feature films. They have three deadlines a year. The next one is May 28, 2010, 5pm. The last film made through this program was Charles Officer's acclaimed 2009 film Nurse.Fighter.Boy.
Recently their application guidelines and process have been changed. You can read them here:
DOWNLOAD the Updated Guidelines
DOWNLOAD the Updated Application Package
If you have questions about the CFC Features, email or call (416) 445-1446 ext. 262.
The Telefilm Canada Features Comedy Lab is the CFC's program done in partnership with the Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal. The May 15 deadline has been extended to May 31, 2010.
Application Criteria
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The TELUS Interactive Art and Entertainment Program is part of the CFC's Media Lab and is "Canada's first post-graduate training and production program based on a philosophy that compelling content is created though a collaborative process harnessing a wide range of creative skills and talents." Their deadline is June 4, 2010.
For more information, visit http://www.cfccreates.com/
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These yummy and colorful red, white and blue jello shots are known by different names. Some of the names are mosaic jello shots, broken glass jello shots, stained glass jello shots, shattered glass jello shots or confetti jello shots.
Pour 1 cup of vodka into a bowl or container. Add the berry blue flavored Jell-O and let it stand for about one minute. Pour 1 cup of boiling water into the gelatin mix. Stir until the gelatin completely dissolves. Pour the blue jello into two lightly oiled pans and place them in the refrigerator. Refrigerate for at least two hours or until firm.
Pour 1 cup of vodka into a bowl or container. Sprinkle 2 envelopes of unflavored gelatin over the vodka. Let it stand for about two minutes. Add 1 cup of boiling water and stir until the gelatin completely dissolves. Pour the sweetened condensed milk and stir well. Place the white gelatin mixture in the refrigerator to cool down.
Unmold the red and blue gelatin. Dice both gelatins with a warm sharp knife to create small cubes. Randomly place the red and blue gelatin cubes into a 13 x 9 inch pan sprayed with cooking spray.
Once the white gelatin has cooled down, pour it over the diced red and blue gelatin cubes. Stir gently to distribute the gelatin cubes.
Note: Make sure that the white gelatin is not warm. It will melt the cubes and stain the white gelatin.
Place the pan in the refrigerator. Refrigerate for at least two hours or until firm.
Once the mosaic gelatin sets, unmold it. Using a warm sharp knife, slice the gelatin to make cubes. Place the mosaic jello shots on a plate and serve.


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The Early Show
Crystal Meth's Weight Loss Dangers
By Brian Dakss
July 20, 2005 / 8:32 AM / CBS
Crystal meth is a form of methamphetamine, the use of which has reached epidemic proportions in much of the country, especially the Midwest. Typically, people try it because they're looking for a higher high than they've found with other drugs.
But, reports correspondent Melinda Murphy in the second segment of the The Early Show's three-part series on methamphetamine abuse, it's also emerging as a drug of choice among women of all ages seeking alternatives to over-the-counter weight loss aids. And crystal meth can be dangerously addictive.
Samantha Rizzo of North St. Paul, Minn.,
told Murphy
she started experimenting with crystal meth when she was 16, because of an obsession with her weight.
"A couple of guys … said it was something fun to do," Rizzo recalls. "There was another girl with me, and she's like, 'I heard it makes you skinny.' I said, 'OK, let's do it.' "
That split-second decision, Murphy observes, changed Rizzo's life forever.
She says she had no idea what the consequences would be, but she adds, "Even if I did have some idea what it could do to you, I didn't care. It made me skinny, and it worked."
Rizzo's perceptions about her body had troubled her for years: "I was a hefty little girl. But it started when people would tease me every day about what I looked like and harassed me on the Internet. …Then it started in my head that, 'You're not good enough. You're not, you know, small enough.' "Rizzo says she saw crystal meth, which is made in home labs for the most part, as just another step in her battle to shed pounds.
And she did lose weight on crystal meth, a lot of weight.
"The first week that I did it," Rizzo says, "I probably lost, well, like 15 or 20 pounds."
The drug that enables people to party for hours and even days, also suppresses the appetite, Murphy explains.
Eventually, Rizzo dropped from 140 pounds to 118, but she still didn't think she was thin enough.
Rizzo wrote about that when she was high, and read Murphy a part of the letter: "I try so hard to look my best. I just want to look like the rest. Maybe one day I'll look like the person I want to be. It's that cute petite body that I want to see."
But, Murphy says, what started out as a way to diet soon became a full-blown drug addiction.
Rizzo tells Murphy she'd get the drug from "people. Around. Like teenage guys, definitely, you know, had it all the time and they would just give it to the girls. And girls would do anything for it."
Anything? asked Murphy.
"Well, pretty much, yes. …I'm ashamed of some of the things I've done."
"We've known for a long time," says Dr. Terry Horton, "that individuals who suffer from eating disorders have, in general, a higher rate of substance abuse issues."
Horton is medical director of Phoenix House, the largest residential drug treatment center in the United States.
He says Rizzo is not alone: "In California, for example, the young women who use this drug, about ten percent of 'em describe using it for its purposes of appetite suppressant."
But, he cautions, beware thinking that sounds like a good way to lose weight, and you could just do it for a couple of weeks and then stop: "That's the hook, is to think that you can control a dangerous drug … and that you can stop when you think you wanna stop. It's misleading. And that's the trap."
It's a trap that certainly ensnared Rizzo.And, ironically, the drug Rizzo started taking to look better had just the opposite effect.
"My face … would just suck in," she says. "My eyes caved in, and they were purple underneath."
Rizzo's mother, Robbie Floyd, realized this wasn't just another stage of adolescence: "It got to the point where things really started to change. Her attitude would change … and then trying to talk to her about it never got anywhere, because she would become blunt, very rude, very violent."
And while Floyd grew more concerned, Rizzo's habit grew more dangerous.
"All of a sudden," Rizzo says, "two guys bust in with a gun, and they're like, 'Where is it?' And I'm sitting on an ounce of meth … and (one of the guys) sat there and he put the gun up to my head and I told him to pull the trigger. And that's when I knew that I was mentally addicted to it, too. Because I didn't care, just as long as they didn't get the ounce (of crystal meth) under my leg."
On a school counselor's advice, Floyd forced Rizzo to take a home drug test.
"It became," Floyd says, "being really overbearing parents, and you have no choice. It's either that, or you lose your child."
At first, tough love worked. Rizzo got into outpatient rehab.
Then she relapsed, once again partying all night.
"I come home," Rizzo remembers, "and the first thing she says to me is, 'You're alive?' That was when I knew I needed to stop. I knew I needed (to do) whatever it took to stop."
So she gave her mom a letter she'd written before she came home that night.
"I'm sorry," the letter read. "I need your help. …Please, Mom, help me. I love you."
The next day, Rizzo entered an inpatient treatment program.
But it wasn't easy. She ballooned to 218 pounds, and threatened suicide.
"Having your child hate you for keeping them in there, and not wanting to see you anymore, those were drives home that were not fun drives," Floyd cried. "It was very painful. But the outcome was worth it: I got my daughter back."
After a year and a half of hard work, Rizzo is back, Murphy says, and has lost 50 pounds the old-fashioned way, through diet and exercise.
She feels she's on the road to success: "I graduated last year. And I made up two years of school in eight months. So I know that if I try hard enough, I'll be able to do it."
Rizzo is holding down two jobs and plans to go to college to become either a nurse or a psychologist.
Murphy adds that, when you ask Rizzo if she regrets taking crystal meth, she says it's a case of mixed emotions since she wouldn't be the person she is today if she hadn't gone through all she did.
© 2005 CBS. All rights reserved.


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"Big lawyers appear in media and give several statements against the judges of superior courts but they are not held guilty of contempt but Vashishta is a small lawyer, he can't be punished without verifying the contents," Senior Advocate Vikas Singh Argued For Vashishta.
The bench comprising of Justice AK Sikri and Justice Ashok Bhushan issued notice to Punjab and Haryana High Court and sought reply on a petition filed by Advocate Manish Vashishta against the High court order.
Appearing for Vashishta, Senior advocate and President of Supreme Court lawyers' union Vikas Singh argued that the high court had passed the order without verifying the content on the Facebook.
"Even experts say, the content of Facebook can be doctored. Big lawyers appear in media and give several statements against the judges of superior courts but they are not held guilty of contempt but Vashishta is a small lawyer, he can't be punished without verifying the contents," Singh said.
The suo motu contempt case had been initiated against the Narnaul-based advocate for his allegations against an HC judge in connection with a judicial order passed by him on August 24 last year. According to the HC order, the order was passed in some personal litigation involving the contemnor.
Live Law has reported a recent Judgment of Himachal Pradesh High Court that sentenced a lawyer to one-month imprisonment for his contemptuous comment against judges on his Facebook page. Apart fromthe sentence of imprisonment and fine, the High court also directed the lawyer to delete his Facebook account. Registry was also directed to ensure that it is taken down.


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SAMI Concludes its Participation in IDEX with Key Strategic Partnerships
Photo: SPA Saudi Press Agency (SPA)01.03.2021 Asia
The Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI), which is fully owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), concluded its successful participation in the International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX), for the year of 2021, which was held in Abu Dhabi, UAE on 21-25 February 2021.
During the 5-day exhibition, SAMI signed a number of cooperation agreements with international companies and government agencies, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.
SAMI pavilion was visited by the Governor of the General Authority for Military Industries, Eng. Ahmed bin Abdulaziz Al-Ohali, Saudi Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates Turki bin Abdullah Al-Dakhil and a number of Saudi officials.
The pavilion also received Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al-Nahyan and the UAE Minister Foreign and International Cooperation Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
On this occasion, the CEO of SAMI, Eng. Walid bin Abdulmajeed Abu Khaled, said: "We are pleased to achieve outstanding success through our participation in IDEX 2021, which will lead us to achieve new achievements within our efforts to make the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia one of the leaders in the manufacture of military systems in the world."
During the exhibition, SAMI demonstrated innovative military products and comprehensive defense systems in its main business sectors, which are ground systems, air systems, defense electronics, weapons and missiles, and modern technologies.
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We invite you to visit the master classes of eminent athletes and coaches, which will be held regularly in our club. The subject of the master classes includes not only Thai boxing and kickboxing, but also TRX, the fundamentals of sports nutrition and functional training.
The schedule of master classes will be published on the site and in social networks.


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Q: Create Navbar with Menus in Xamarin forms app I am making an android app now with help of xamarin forms [xaml] using crossplatform portable project template in Visual studio
While designing home page of my application I like to  have a design like in a normal android app
https://developer.android.com/training/appbar/index.html
But I am using a Navbar and code using in home page is like
    public  Homepage()
    {
        InitializeComponent();
        #region toolbar
        ToolbarItem tbi = null;
        if (Device.OS == TargetPlatform.Android)
        {
            tbi = new ToolbarItem("+", "plus", async () =>
            {
                var target_page = new AddStudent();
                await Navigation.PushModalAsync(target_page);
            }, 0, 0);
        }
        ToolbarItems.Add(tbi);
        #endregion
            this.Title = "Home Page";

    }

Its giving a Navigation bar with title and a + icon on right side which helps me to show another page
But how can I design a page like in the link posted with some menu items and events on left side and some menu actions on right side using this NavBar .
Any examples or useful links?

A: Have you heard of AppCompat? See this for starters.
As I understand, you want the application to look on iOS and Android like it was created using Android Material Theme.
You'll clearly need to implement a custom renderer for Navigation Bar. That means that you'll have to write custom implementation of the navigation bar for each platform that you'll want to use it on. Also, you'll need to edit part of it from your PCL.
For example, you can use this code to get rid of Xamarin's default icon on the Navigation Bar (add this to your Droid project):
[assembly: ExportRenderer(typeof(NavigationPage), typeof(CustomNavigationRenderer))]
namespace App.Droid
{
    public class CustomNavigationRenderer : NavigationRenderer
    {

        protected override void OnElementChanged(ElementChangedEventArgs<NavigationPage> e)
        {
            base.OnElementChanged(e);
            RemoveAppIconFromActionBar();
        }

        void RemoveAppIconFromActionBar()
        {
            var actionBar = ((Activity)Context).ActionBar;
            actionBar.SetIcon(new ColorDrawable(Color.Transparent.ToAndroid()));
        }
    }
}

For every UI object in PCL there is an analogy in each platform. Translating XF objects to native ones is a responsibility of Renderers. When the object is created, OnElementChanged is called. From there, you can access native API and make modifications to the element that are not available from the PCL. Like calling SetIcon (keep in mind that this code could be Android specific. In most cases, you'll probably need to copy and modify the renderer in order for it to work on other platforms).
In order to add buttons to the right side of the action bar, I would use the following xaml:
<ContentPage.ToolbarItems>
    <ToolbarItem x:Name="btn"
             Text="Mail"
             Icon="btn_icon.png"
             Clicked="BtnClickHandler" />
</ContentPage.ToolbarItems>

Than simply back it up with the code behind, like when handling a simple button click:
private void BtnClickHandler(object sender, EventArgs e)
{
    // handling
}

You can add several of those.
Also, if you'd like to add context menu to the toolbar and want it to behave like a native android one, you should probably read a little about animation and draw/animate it yourself, then coordinate it using, say, AbsoluteLayout.

A: For custom nav bars, I like to just hide the navigation bar and make my own custom one. You do loose some connivence and then the sizing is on you but it gives a ton more flexibility.
You can then just place a colored BoxView within a Grid and then add buttons to the Grid, placing them on top of the BoxView.
To hide the navigation bar and the following to your ContentPage's constructor:
NavigationPage.SetHasNavigationBar(this, false);

*Edit: That would be fairly easy to do. Like I said, you would make a Grid, add a green BoxView, and then add an icon to the left and and 3 more to the right.
Something like this:
<Grid VerticalOptions="Start"
      HorizontalOptions="FillAndExpand">
    <Grid.ColumnDefinitions>
        <ColumnDefinition Width="Auto"/>
        <ColumnDefinition Width="*"/>
        <ColumnDefinition Width="Auto"/>
        <ColumnDefinition Width="Auto"/>
        <ColumnDefinition Width="Auto"/>
    </Grid.ColumnDefinitions>
    <Grid.RowDefinitions>
        <RowDefinition Height="Auto"/>
    </Grid.RowDefinitions>

    <BoxView BackgroundColor="Green"
             Grid.Row="0"
             Grid.Column="0"
             Grid.ColumnSpan="5"/>

    <Image Source="hamburger.png"
           Grid.Row="0"
           Grid.Column="0">
        <Image.GestureRecognizer>
            <!-- TODO: Add your gesture stuff -->
        </Image.GestureRecognizer>
    </Image>

    <Label Text="Sheets"
           Grid.Row="0"
           Grid.Column="1"/>

    <Image Source="search.png"
           Grid.Row="0"
           Grid.Column="2">
        <Image.GestureRecognizer>
            <!-- TODO: Add your gesture stuff -->
        </Image.GestureRecognizer>
    </Image>

    <Image Source="folder.png"
           Grid.Row="0"
           Grid.Column="3">
        <Image.GestureRecognizer>
            <!-- TODO: Add your gesture stuff -->
        </Image.GestureRecognizer>
    </Image>

    <Image Source="settingstack.png"
           Grid.Row="0"
           Grid.Column="4">
        <Image.GestureRecognizer>
            <!-- TODO: Add your gesture stuff -->
        </Image.GestureRecognizer>
    </Image>

</Grid>

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I know it's been a while since I've posted anything. Well this post is the beginning of more soon to come. I hope you all enjoy this song as much as I did. She's amazing! The video has an interesting twist as well.


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C. V. K. Maithreya
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C.V.K. Maithreya
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Chaganti V. K. Maithreya is a prominent Indian Theosophist who was a candidate for 2014 election to the Presidency of the Theosophical Society based in Adyar, Chennai, India. He ran against American Tim Boyd. On April 28, 2014, it was announced that Mr. Boyd had won the election. For more information about Mr. Maithreya, see his website http://www.maithreya.org/.
Official biographical data from election materials
Mr. C V K Maithreya
He is a fifth-generation member of The Theosophical Society and is 55 years old. He joined The Theosophical Society in 1968, 45 years ago. He is a graduate in English Language and Literature and has a Post-graduation with Honours in Personnel Management, Organisation Development, Labour Relations, Welfare & Law. He has further qualified in Training & Development. He has worked in industry and has been the owner of a Human Resource Management consulting company with international clients.
At different times, he has been the President of the Vasanta Youth Lodge, Adyar Lodge, Madras Theosophical Federation and Theosophical Order of Service, Chennai Region. He was a member of the Indian Section Council and he is on the National Board of the TOS, India. He has been involved with Co-Freemasonry and was the Chief Knight of the Round Table, India and Knight Counsellor on its International Senior Council.
He has been a writer of articles and a speaker on Theosophy who has toured India, the USA, East & Central Africa, Europe, Israel, Singapore, New Zealand & Australia. He has authored the books Theosophy, The Theosophical Society & The Founders and The Vision of Sanjaya (an esoteric interpretation of the Mahabharata).
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South African Businessman and philanthropist, Vivian Reddy, attended the 2012 Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) in New York by invitation of former President Bill Clinton.
Clinton established CGI in 2005 to forge a network of influential people from around the world who meet annually to discuss and implement solutions to the world's most pressing challenges. Vivian Reddy is one of the representatives from the African Continent who joined heads of state, Nobel Prize laureates, and hundreds of leading CEOs, heads of foundations and NGOs, major philanthropists, and members of the media at the 2012 event.
Reddy, who is involved in numerous philanthropic efforts in South Africa has said that the opportunity to network with the world's most influential people, including Barack Obama, Bill Clinton and Rev. Jessie Jackson, for a cause close to his heart has been a deeply moving experience and he hopes to initiate change in South Africa as a result.
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Step into the 2012 Kia Sorento!
This vehicle is a triumph, continuing to deliver top-notch execution in its segment! All of the following features are included: front bucket seats, tilt steering wheel, and remote keyless entry. Smooth gearshifts are achieved thanks to the 2.4 liter 4 cylinder engine, and for added security, dynamic Stability Control supplements the drivetrain.


One major thing you will find in Ubuntu's UI system is, when you are active in an application window, that application's Menu bar items will be shown in the top section of desktop of Ubuntu instead of the application's own Title bar. That Menu bar holding your application's menu items is called "Global Menu". This feature is well integrated into Ubuntu Unity.
The purpose behind moving program menu items into Global Menu was to let Ubuntu users focus more into main content. Canonical also thinks that this would leave more space for main content. However, while this may be helpful to small screen users, many big screen users really find it difficult to quickly access their Menu bar items. Even more, interestingly some users even posted complains to forums telling "Ubuntu application menu missing"!
Later, taking users in mind, Canonical added the option in Ubuntu 14.04 (uses Unity 7) to move Application Menu to main window. A simple setting in Ubuntu Appearance section will allow you to disable Global Menu in shake of Local Menu. Proceed to see how to do it.
Open Ubuntu System Settings from Launcher or from power menu of top-right corner.
Open Appearance under Personal section.
Under Behaviour tab, you will find a setting for "Show the menus for a window". Simply choose "in the window's title bar".
You will immediately see the change. Close settings window.
To revert back, just click "Restore Behaviour Settings" there near the setting.
Note: If you run your application in full-screen mode, global Menu bar will be enabled regardless of the setting above.
However, as the Global Menu bar, you need to move (hover) your mouse over the application's title-bar area to make Menu items visible.


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Summit shut out Ridgeview, surge ahead in IMC race
Molly Day, Gabbie Brocker each score twice to lift No. 4 Summit past No. 3 Ridgeview
Summit and Ridgeview entered Tuesday night's Intermountain Conference match tied atop the Intermountain Conference standings, but it was the Class 5A No. 4-ranked Storm who gained pole position in the race for the IMC championship.
Molly Day and Gabbie Brocker each scored twice for Summit, which sprinted past the No. 3 Ravens for a 6-0 girls soccer home win. Now alone atop the conference standings, the Storm (6-1 IMC, 10-2 overall) could win the conference title outright with a win or a draw at Mountain View next Tuesday.
Brocker scored the first night's goal, in the 28th minute, off an assist from Maggi McElrath. Five minutes later, McElrath lit up the scoreboard with a goal off of a corner kick. With two seconds remaining on the first half, Day scored off an assist from Haley Tobiason to give Summit a 3-0 lead going into the break.
Brocker opened the second half with a goal in the 46th minute off an assist from Parker Campbell. Piper Flannery extended the Storm lead to 5-0 after scoring off a pass from Day, and Day capped the scoring with a goal in the match's final minute. Bree Stroud was credited with the assist for Summit.
"We're rising up to the expectation" that comes with the Summit name, Storm coach Jamie Brock said. Summit won four straight state titles from 2012 to 2015. "We clearly wanted to win outright, and we're playing at our best. That's one of the best performances we've put together."
Brock said that many members of the team have found their stride in new roles, included Day, who is listed as a defender on the roster but has moved forward into more of an offensive role.
"We have a ton of potential, so in these last couple games, we're settling in," Brock said. "We're starting to figure it out. We're starting to play our best soccer going into the playoffs."
The Ravens fall to 5-2 in the IMC and 10-2 overall. Currently in second place, Ridgeview closes the regular season with a match at crosstown rival Redmond on Thursday.
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Senator Melaye, who is currently in the Intensive Care Unit after a face-off with security agencies last week, has reacted to failed attempt to recall him from the Senate, and thanked Nigerians, especially his constituents for standing by him.
Senator Dino Melaye, who is Representing Kogi West at the National Assembly, has reacted to the failed attempt to recall him from the Nigerian Senate after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared the process failed after the verified signatories to the petition for his recall fell short of requirements.
According to a statement released by Gideon Ayodele, the Media Aide to the embattled senator on Sunday, he called on Nigerians to continue to pray for the lawmaker, who is currently bedridden.
Thank you my people. God bless you all. Thank you for the confidence reposed on me. I will not let you down. I will always stand by the truth and the people at all times. God bless Kogi west.
"The chain of events from last Monday to this day are enough for one to be grateful to God Almighty and all Kogi people both at home and in the Diaspora, including friends of Senator Dino Melaye outside the Confluence State and all over the world, for standing behind the Senator in this trying times.
"Despite his current travails, his inability to mobilise his constituents and also deploy agents to monitor the signature verification exercise, countless number of supporters volunteered to do it without minding the associated risks posed by the Kogi State Government. It is therefore important for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to act truly independent by announcing a result that truly reflects the wishes of the majority electorate of Kogi West as demonstrated today.
"No doubt, to recall a representative is guaranteed by the 1999 Constitution (as amended) as the right of the electorate, what the good people of Kogi West and other lovers of democracy outside the state, who are praying for Senator Dino Melaye, have done is to stop an instigated and purported recall against him because it is undemocratic, self serving and beneficial to only a few.
"It is pertinent to say here, that though the battle for the recall has been won and lost, the safety of Senator Dino Melaye in the hospital as heavily guarded by the Police since Tuesday is a cause for concern even as we decry the arrest, continued detention and trial of his brothers, aides, friends and lawyers on trumped-up charges by the police.


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Q: jQuery: How to hide an element and then reveal another? I am pretty new with jQuery and I am trying to achieve a simple interaction.
Scenario
I have a circle and a square on my page. The square is hidden (display:none) by default. When I hover my mouse on the circle, it will reveal a link in it. When you click on it, the circle will fade away and the square will fade in.
Problem
The circle fades away and the square fades in but the square gets hidden after it fades in. The display:block property doesn't seem to work?
Code
http://codepen.io/vennsoh/pen/urFid
I have edited the code, it works now.
$(function(){
  $("#click").on("click", function(){
    $(".circle").addClass("fade-out");
    $(".square").addClass("fade-in");
  });
});

A: Actually your code works but opacity of square is still 0 even after it is displayed.
2options:
1) remove opacity in square
.square{
  width: 100px;
  height: 100px;
  background-color: green;
  position: absolute;
  display: none;
}

2) or add opacity in fade-in
.fade-in{
  display: block;
  opacity: 1;
  animation: fade-in .5s  ease-in-out 1;
}

A: Remove the opacity 0 from .square

A: Here is the working fiddle
CSS
fade-out{

  display:none;
  animation: fade-out .5s  ease-in-out 1;
}

.fade-in{
  display: block;
  opacity:1;
  animation: fade-in .5s  ease-in-out 1;
}

A: $("#click").on("click",function(){
    $(".circle").fadeOut(200,function(){
    $(".square").fadeIn(500);
    });
});

example : http://jsfiddle.net/dSR9s/

A: This is the solution that I just figured out.
The problem is in the @keyframe fade-in.
http://codepen.io/vennsoh/pen/urFid


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Traffic Study – Pedestrian Crossing On Centre Street Between North Town Road and Park West Drive
On May 7, 2018 – The Assiniboia Community Committee passed the following motion:
WHEREAS many businesses have now moved into the Bridgwater Town Centre, which features parking lots on either side of Centre Street;
AND WHEREAS there is an open pedestrian plaza and walkway entrance on the east and west sides of Centre Street to allow for pedestrian traffic;
AND WHEREAS the Bridgwater Town Centre is designed to allow pedestrian access to flow between the east and west shopping areas to eliminate the need to move vehicles to the opposite side of Centre Street;
AND WHEREAS there is no pedestrian crossing linking the east and west walkway entrances along Centre Street;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Assiniboia Community Committee recommend to the Standing Policy Committee on Infrastructure Renewal and Public Works that the Winnipeg Public Service be directed to report back on the possibility of creating a signed pedestrian crossing through the median along Centre Street between North Town Road and Park West Drive at the east and west walkway entrances.
I expect the Public Works department will require 6+ months to study and report back. See HERE


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Spilopsyllus cuniculi, communément appelé Puce du lapin, est une espèce de puces de la famille des Pulicidae. Elle parasite les lapins, mais peut aussi être retrouvée chez le renard, l'un de ses prédateurs.

Description
Spilopsyllus cuniculi mesure jusqu'à deux millimètres de long.

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Pulicidae
Espèce de Siphonaptères (nom scientifique)
Insecte parasite de mammifères (nom scientifique)

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It's that time of the year again when 51 beautiful women from across the United States will come together and one of them will get the job to tell the world that Miss USA is not owned by Donald Trump anymore. Miss USA is undoubtedly one of the most awaited national pageants of the year. Some like it for the quality of the contestants, some like it for its legacy, while some consider it as a sneak peek of the Miss Universe pageant. This year the pageant has come back with an impressive line up of contestants. The preliminary competition of Miss USA 2018 was recently held at the Hirsch Memorial Coliseum in Shreveport, Louisiana. The finale is scheduled to be held on May 21, 2018, at the same venue. Since it is just a matter of days before we find out who the next Miss USA will be, here are our picks for the top 15 contestants of Miss USA 2018 based on the preliminary competition.
A lot of you must be surprised with California's lower placement on this list. California's Kelley Johnson is a Miss America alumna and she might be well spoken, but when it comes to the preliminary swimsuit and evening gown performance she was outshined by many of the other contestants. But given her strong bio, she can surely make some heads turn during the finale.
Miss Wisconsin Regina Gray's hairstyle during the preliminary is the reason why a lot of people believe that she might not place. We must note here that Miss Kenya, Mary Esther, placed high at Miss Universe despite having terrible styling during the prelims. Regina is a stunner and she might just pull a surprise by placing high during the finale.
Carolina Urrea of Nevada is incredibly beautiful, but both her swimsuit and evening gown performances were not among the best. Miss USA's new direction may prevent her from advancing further in the competition.
Caelynn Miller-Keyes of North Carolina is truly inspirational. In the era of #MeToo movement, a survivor like her can be a strong role model for young girls. And hence we believe she deserves a chance to give voice to her story. Her styling during the evening gown round was classic. If she can make it through the swimsuit round, she can go all the way to the top 5.
A few days ago Madison Nipe of South Dakota took the internet by storm with her Venus Swimsuit pictures. Her swimsuit performance during the prelims was at par with expectations. But her choice of gown could ruin her chances. Nia Sachez had worn a terrible gown during the prelims of Miss USA 2014. So if Madison changes her gown for the finale, she has a chance of placing high. Of course, that would depend if she makes it through the swimsuit round.
Miss Tennessee Alexandra Harper has got a face of an angel. Her performance during the prelims was very impressive. The problem is that Miss Tennessee and Miss Mississippi have similar features and similar appeal. Hence one of them might place high. Last year during the Miss Universe pageant both USA and Brazil had similar appeal. Many people believe that the two of them couldn't advance further because of their similarities. In such case maybe both Tennessee and Mississippi may not place high. But purely based on the preliminary performance we are giving a higher ranking to Miss Mississippi.
Daescia Demoranville of Rhode Island has performed consistently well throughout the pageant. Many have her as a contender for the main crown right from the day she was crowned at her state pageant. But we don't see her winning in that gown. It is so disappointing to see potential winners messing up their own chances by making poor wardrobe choices. On a side note even Miss New York falls under the same category, but in a comparison between the two, Daescia appears stronger.
Nebraska's Sarah Rose Summers is the best blonde beauty of this batch. Her swimsuit performance during the prelims was outstanding. But like many other girls on this list, she also suffers from the bad gown syndrome. Even though her gown isn't entirely bad, it looks very old-fashioned for a youthful girl like her.
Mississippi's Laine Mansour had one of the best evening gown performances of the night. She looked spectacular throughout the preliminary competition. A combination of beauty and brains, she could do really well during the finale if she plays her cards properly.
Massachusetts' Allissa Latham is a runway diva. Even though we were not a fan of her swimsuit performance, she made up for that with a bang on evening gown performance. Her Venus swimsuit pictures were also stunning. She appears to be a total package and can do very well during the finale.
Our next contestant needs no introduction. Genesis Davila is a well known, rather well-remembered name in the whole pageant world. After having to give up her title last year, she is seeking revenge this year and she seems well prepared for that. This girl isn't playing around. She will surely be a crown contender on May 21st.
Oklahoma's Cheyene Darling gave one of the most surprisingly strong performances of the night during the prelims. This girl can be sweet and fierce at the same time. Not to mention she has a very strong academic background. If she is able to replicate her preliminary performance during the finale, she can give other contestants a run for their money.
Will it be a three-peat? It's a possibility that nobody can deny. With extremely strong preliminary performance Bryce Armstrong has positioned herself as a worthy successor to Deshauna and Kára. There was nothing bad that we can point out in her preliminary performance. If being Miss USA required a checklist, Bryce can mark all the boxes. The most important difference between Deshauna, Kára and Bryce is their professional backgrounds. We cannot say Bryce has not done anything significant, but compared to being an active member of US Military and being a nuclear scientist anything would look small. Hence the bios of her predecessors might affect her placement. But purely in terms of preliminary performance, Bryce is miles ahead of both Deshauna and Kára.
After the success of Chhavi last year, New Jersey has stepped in with another strong candidate this year. And this time they might take home the crown. Alexa Noone is not just strong in terms of her runway skills; she also has a very strong bio. This girl is studying criminal justice and on the sidelines she is working as an air hostess. She also has a first degree black belt in judo. Nowadays MUO prefers having a Miss USA who can talk constructively about relevant topics. With a strong bio like this, Alexa will have plenty to talk about. Alexa play Chandelier… Sorry… I meant Alexa can play her cards very well, so watch out for her.
Slay queen! When Marianny Egurrola stepped on the runway, for a moment we thought it was the Miss Universe pageant. She can literally participate at Miss Universe tomorrow and still do well. Marianny lives up to the brand Colombia. Adored by her fans, she is definitely the strongest contender for the crown. Her background makes her very apt for current social and political scenario in USA. But as mentioned previously, MUO wants girls who can speak. So if Marianny can crack the interviews, nobody can stop her from winning Miss USA.
Photo Credit: Miss Universe Organization.


How do you tell a brand's story in the best way to the greatest number of relevant people?
The proliferation of digital channels has created a huge opportunity for getting this right, but time and again I see missed opportunities, mixed messages and lack of cohesion between external and internal systems and resources.
So it's all about the story, with digital simply providing powerful and cost effective channels for the storytelling.
The right story need only tick two (big) boxes – be true to the brand and be simple, interesting and motivating.
We can seed the story through the channels you own and buy, but the huge opportunity lies in the amplification beyond these into the channels you have to earn, and that's where the most powerful and engaging stories shine through and can deliver massive ROI.
The current norm is back to front – companies tend to look at what channels they currently use, and then retrofit the (often disparate) stories that will best ignite these channels. The medium is controlling the content.
Instead get your story right, then use the digital platforms and channels that best tell this story, rather then endlessly brainstorming for tactics that may get versions of the story told through your existing digital structure.
Your story is your future and digital is just normal – now f'ing well use it properly.
There's a future story in that – watch this space.


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