Heuschkel, Z. ; Hirsch, D. ; Terlau, W. ; Lorleberg, W.
Urban food systems undergo a huge transformation. Many cities worldwide are involved; they start to reconsider their current food supply system. This study will describe some developments in the Cologne-Bonn area, Germany, which have the potential to introduce new pathways for more sustainable food futures. Recent developments in urban food systems in the Cologne-Bonn region are very much "bottom-up", driven by lively and committed actors (gardeners, farmers, civil society). In this paper potential synergies and conflicts in the emerging urban agriculture activities, focusing on producer-consumer relations and evolving co-productive approaches are discussed. We further try to understand motivations, aims and visions of the diverse participants of such models. By using qualitative methods of empirical social research such as narratives and semi-structured interviews primary data were collected in the case region. Until now there is no consensus in the literature about the optimal institutional set-ups for the permanent adoption of the various forms of urban agriculture. Preliminary governance analysis showed that especially institutionalized forms seem to be robust and sustainable. The further exploration of the cases will also contribute to understand the dynamics coming from the involvement of citizens in the agricultural production. Co-productive or participatory agriculture, which includes the consumer into the production process, has the potential to change the way of urban food supply. It is hypothesized that shared motivations and visions between producers and consumers in favor of a sustainable food system will help to stabilize alternative food systems whereas conflicts need to be anticipated to deepen the understanding of problems in the producer-consumer co-productive process. Our first results demonstrate that co-productive models of today are primarily based on idealism from both sides and also bear the potential of conflicts. It will be up to further research and innovation to address these issues and also check the new approaches on economic viability.
These proceedings are the outcome of the 7th international annual conference "Universities, Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development in Africa" which took place from 13 to 14 September 2018 on the Sankt Augustin campus of the Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University of Applied Sciences.
In January 2015, German retail and industry jointly started a sector-wide initiative ("Initiative Tierwohl" - ITW) to improve animal welfare standards. The principle of the ITW is communicated mostly via the websites of ITW and its participating companies. However, uncertainty remained whether or not these websites provide the necessary information consumers need on the ITW products. Based on Schwartz's basic human values, different types of consumers were identified by a cluster analysis (ward-method, k-means). The results showed that depending on expressed meta‐values (Self-Transcendence/Openness to Change Self-Enhancement or Conservation), respondents had different specific information sources and needs. Online sources were rarely mentioned, the majority of consumers referred to brochures, flyers and interpersonal contacts.
Busch, J. ; Barthlott, W. ; Brede, M. ; Terlau, W. ; Mail, M.
Argentina substantially contributes to the global organic agriculture and food sector due to its large areas of organically managed agricultural land. However, most of the organic production is intended for export. Overall, food supply for the domestic organic market is hardly tapped. Based on this, we investigate the current importance of organic agriculture and food production as well as consumption attitudes and behavior within the country. The novelty of the study also lies in the observation, documentation and analysis of latest stakeholder‐driven developments towards organic agriculture and food. Furthermore, the publication allows the Argentinean organic market to be significantly more visible for the international audience.
The curricula of all degree programs at H-BRS have many different practice-oriented activities and focus on hands-on learning. In labs and small classrooms (30–60 persons), students get a personalized learning environment which is complemented with many individual and group projects that foster collaborative work situations. There are several main areas that students learn from working with industry, local organizations or public institutions.
The project "German-African University Partnership Platform for the Development of Entrepreneurs and Small/Medium Enterprises" started in 2015 within the framework of the program "University-Business-Partnerships between Higher Education Institutions and Business Partners in Germany and in Developing Countries", funded by the German Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), and the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD). It is carried out by Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg, University of Applied Sciences in Germany (H-BRS), the University of Cape Coast (UCC) in Ghana, and the University of Nairobi (UoN) in Kenya.
Background: Previous studies have demonstrated that vacations help workers recover from occupational stress, but this effect typically fades within 2 weeks of returning to work. To proactively reduce occupational stress, regular engagement in recreational activities is vital. During vacations, workers intuitively engage in recovery behaviors. The gamified smartphone application (app), Holidaily, was developed to encourage workers to engage in recreational activities during and beyond their vacation and integrate them into daily working life. To date, evidence is scarce on whether vacation-related recovery can be enhanced with a gamified app and whether the user experience (UX) of an app can significantly impact health. Objectives: This study examined whether UX of a gamified app predicts users' improvement in recovery from work-related stress. Methods: Data were gathered from 171 Holidaily users, levels of recovery assessed 2 weeks pre- and post-vacation. The relationship between UX and change in recovery were examined by regression analysis. Results: Holidaily users experienced substantially prolonged recovery, where the apps UX uniquely predicted recovery. This improvement could not be explained by sociodemographic or work-related variables, vacation length or pre-vacation level of depression. Conclusions: Our findings support prior research demonstrating the effectiveness of apps promoting psychological health and are the first to reveal an app's effectiveness augmenting recovery from work-related stress. Findings also highlight that the health effectiveness of an app is dependent on its UX.
Daryoush Daniel Vaziri illustrates that the use of mixed methods designs may support the induction of more subtle and complete theories about older adults' use of technologies for the support of active and healthy aging. The results show that older adults' social contexts and environments considerably affect their perspectives, practices and attitudes with respect to health, quality of life, well-being and technology use for active and healthy aging support. Results were collected with older adults aged 60+ as well as relevant secondary stakeholders like caregivers, policy makers or health insurance companies.
Urban food systems consist of many stakeholders with different perspectives, different interests and different governance tools. This study aimed at developing potential future scenarios for the food system of Cologne by analysing the system with a Delphi approach. In our research-design, the suitability of the Delphi-method was evaluated not only as a tool for future modelling and scenario design, but also as a communication tool among the group of participants on a multi-stakeholder-platform. As a case study, the Food Policy Council of Cologne, Germany was used. Cologne can be seen as a forerunner among German cities in the development of a new urban food policy. Some of the successful steps to re-envisioning food as an urban system include joining the Milan Urban Food Policy Pact, the decision of the City Council to become an edible city and the establishment of a Food Policy Council. For the study it was important to capture participants' visions of a common goal regarding the governance of the urban food system and also to identify mental 'silos'. It was obvious that the municipality of Cologne together with the Food Policy Council made great efforts towards participatory processes to build a vision for a sustainable and regional food supply. However, many stakeholder-groups in the process still work exclusively among themselves and do not actively practice the confrontation with the viewpoints of other relevant groups. This supports the maintenance of 'silos' and leaves little room for face-to-face discussions. Therefore, the primary aim of this study is to explore key components of food provisioning in the future for Cologne while confronting all stakeholders (municipal administration and politicians, farmers and food activists) with the perspectives of all group members. We used a multi-stakeholder Delphi approach with 19 panellists to find out essential components of the municipal regional food provisioning system in Cologne. Unique in this Delphi study is the bringing together of municipal administration, regional urban farmers and food activists. The research is still on-going, but preliminary results show that more communication among all relevant actors, especially horizontally among different city departments, in the urban food system is needed.
The Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) approach is the most important tool in the evaluation of environmental (sustainability) impacts of products and processes. We used the method to conduct an impact analysis with regard to raw material inputs (pulp) for the German paper production industry. In our analysis, we compare the environmental effects of primary sulphate pulp, scrap paper pulp and grass-based pulp and estimate their impacts in the impact categories "greenhouse gas emissions", "eutrophication" as well as "energy and water consumption". Furthermore, we discuss the opportunities of the methodical approach and some general problems and limits of the application of a LCA. In conclusion, we found environmental advantages for the use of grass as an alternative resource in the German paper production industry, especially in the fields of transport and water consumption.
There is often no common understanding on operational processes in logistics companies as they are not properly documented. Hence, people execute the same process differently and training is conducted by experienced operators on an ad-hoc basis. Furthermore, continuous process improvement is hampered as neither the ideal process nor current issues in as-is processes are visible. A major reason for the missing documentation is the complexity of existing business process modelling languages. Modelling experts are required for initially describing the processes and also for updating the models after process changes. Furthermore, operations people are usually not used to read complex process models in EPCs or BPMN diagrams. In order to overcome these limitations, a domain-specific modelling language which facilitates maintaining up-to-date process models has been designed with a large logistics company in Germany. The paper at hand briefly describes this language and illustrates the method on how to apply it in operations environments.
This paper analyzes the complex effects and risks of social protection programmes in Ghana and Kenya on poor people's human wellbeing, voice and empowerment and interactions with the social protection regulatory framework and policy instruments. For this purpose, it adopts a comprehensive Inclusive Development framework to systematically explore the complex effects of cash transfers and health insurance at the individual, household and community level. The findings highlight the positive provisionary and preventive effects of social protection, but also illustrate that the poorest are still excluded and that promotive effects, in the form of enhanced productivity, manifest themselves mainly for the people who are less resource poor. They can build more effectively upon an existing asset base, capabilities, power and social relations to counter the exclusionary mechanisms of the system, address inequity concerns and offset the transaction costs of accessing and benefitting from social protection. The inclusive development framework enables to lay these complex effects and interactions bear, and points to areas that require more longitudinal and mixed methodology research.
The paper contributes to the debate on the political economy of implementation of propoor social policy. It argues for a broadening of the debate, which is dominated by technocratic arguments, emphasizing the lack of financial resources, technology or skills as the major barriers for effective implementation. Describing the dynamic interplay of 'formal' operational programme structures and 'informal' traditional institutions in delivering the CT-OVC – the largest and oldest cash transfer programme in Kenya – it argues for the need to look more closely into the local political economy as an important mediating arena for implementing social policies. Implementation is heavily contingent upon the local social, political and institutional context that influences and shapes its outcomes. These processes are highly dynamic and ambivalent evolving between 'formal' and 'informal' structures and institutions. They may change over time and place, challenging the implicit assumption that programmes are evenly implemented across geographic and political entities.
Scholz, A. ; Ghadiri, A. ; Singh, A. ; Wendsche, J. ; Peters, T. ; Schneider, S.
Work breaks are known to have positive effects on employees' health, performance, and safety. However, prior research has focused mainly on their timing, duration, and frequency but less on break activities. Moreover, most studies examined work breaks in rather repetitive and physical demanding work. Thus, we conducted an experimental field study with a sample of employees' working in a stressful and cognitive demanding working environment and examined how different types of work breaks (boxing, deep relaxation, and usual breaks) affect participants' mood, cognitive performance, and neuro-physiological state.
This book is about how computer systems might be designed to serve their users rather better. It deals with how to study the natural behaviour of users to see how computer systems might best help them, and how one might also involve them in the design of computer systems that will assist them in their everyday practices.


The Eggsperanza Color Fun Run/Walk is a 1-mile untimed, kid-friendly scamper through the colors of Spring! Registered Eggsperanza Color Run participants will receive souvenir sunglasses and t-shirt to wear along the easy 1-mile course where they will be showered with a rainbow of colors. Each finisher will also receive a collectible ceramic medal handpainted by Custer Road UMC Mission Possible Kids. Come early for the free Eggsperanza Family Festival featuring complimentary breakfast tacos, bounce houses, face painting, Daisy the Clown, balloon animals, petting zoo and a special visit with the Easter Bunny! Register here. See the race maps here.
Festivities are located at the southeast corner of Legacy and Custer Roads at 6910 Custer Road in Plano.


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Homeless Settle Lawsuit with Boise
Kevin Miller Published: February 9, 2021
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After 12 years of litigation, Boise has settled a lawsuit involving how the city will handle homeless citizens in the future. Homeless people will not be arrested or given a ticket for sleeping outdoors when there is no shelter according to a news release from the City of Boise. Boise officials say they will continue to work to help the homeless find a permanent home.
The City will invest $1,335,000 in preventing homelessness in our community in 2021, at least one-third of which will be committed to rehabilitating or creating additional overnight shelter space.
Boise will amend two ordinances to bring them in line with the City's current practice of protecting the constitutional rights of those who are unable to access shelter based on disability, sexual orientation, or religious practices. The Boise Police Department will adopt and implement additional guidance and training for officers to further ensure no person experiencing homelessness is issued a citation when no shelter is available to them.
This agreement is a roadmap to a final dismissal of all remaining claims against the City.
"The City of Boise is happy to have reached an agreement that advances our goal of putting those experiencing homelessness on a path to permanent housing and is consistent with the current city policy," said Mayor Lauren McLean. "This agreement will deliver on a promise I made to the people of Boise that I would resolve this decade-long litigation we inherited."
"Today's settlement in the landmark Martin v. Boise case is a win for all residents of Boise, housed and unhoused alike, and serves as a national model for how other communities should be implementing the decision," said Eric Tars, Legal Director at the National Homelessness Law Center. "By getting homeless individuals off the streets and into housing or shelter, there will be no need to enforce any ordinances against them—housing, not handcuffs, is what ends homelessness."
As Howard Belodoff, Associate Director of Idaho Legal Aid Services, stated, "The settlement represents the efforts of hundreds of homeless citizens of Boise who were prevented from accessing overnight shelter to sleep due to a disability, limited shelter capacity and shelter policies. The settlement requires the City to focus on services rather than the far more expensive punishment in the criminal justice system and incarceration in the Ada County Jail."
"The Ninth Circuit's landmark decision resolved that the Eighth Amendment prohibits cities from criminalizing the status of homelessness itself by punishing individuals for sleeping outside when they have nowhere else to go," said Latham & Watkins partner Michael Bern. "The City's commitment to safeguard the rights of Boise's residents and dedicate additional funds to preventing and ending homelessness will produce meaningful benefits for Boise's homeless community as well as the City of Boise itself."
"I am so happy and proud to see everyone's hard work finally come together in such a way that will help so many people," said Pamela Hawkes Duke, one of the plaintiffs experiencing homelessness in Boise. "I am really looking forward to seeing what other cities come up with as time goes on, especially when the City of Boise will have laid down the foundation for what it could look like."
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The new RIC Research Fellowships is now available on offer at Ryerson Image Centre in Canada. A total of four fellowships are available to both Canadian and International students.
The Ryerson Image Centre (RIC) exists for the research, teaching and exhibition of photography and related media. We are an active partner within the academic fabric of Ryerson University, the cultural network of greater Toronto, and the national and international artistic community.
In 2019, the Ryerson Image Centre will once again offer four fellowships for research related to photography.
4/ One letter of recommendation from someone in a position to characterize the applicant's scholarly abilities. (The letter should be emailed directly to rverbin-at-ryerson.ca by the referee before the application deadline. Please include: Reference for RIC 2019 Fellowship Applicant (full name of applicant) in the email subject line.


Interior Designer Jessica Massie recently completed all 7 divisions of the Architect Registration Examination earning the title of Architect! Jessica is an integral part of RTA's interior design team and has worked on healthcare, education, retail, and commercial projects. Congratulations Jessica!


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San Francisco Hiking
Our most recommended San Francisco Hiking
1. From San Francisco: Yosemite Park Guided Day Trip
Escape the crowds of San Francisco on a full-day guided tour to Yosemite National Park. See highlights, including Yosemite Falls and Inspiration Point. Enjoy seamless travel in a bio-fueled mini-coach. Heading east across the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge offers great views of the San Francisco skyline, Alcatraz Island, Fisherman's Wharf, and the Golden Gate Bridge. En route to the park the tour crosses through the Central Valley, where you will stop at a fruit stand for some local produce. Famous for its rich volcanic soil, the Central Valley is the largest agricultural region in the United States. The section the tour drives through is best known for specialty fruits and nuts such as almonds, walnuts, cherries, and strawberries. After this quick rest stop, you will enter the rolling foothills of the Sierra Nevadas. Continuing into the mountains brings you to California gold country and the gold rush town of Groveland before the tour winds its way into Yosemite National Park. On your 1.5-hour narrated coach tour of Yosemite's glaciated valley, you will see famous waterfalls and rock formations including Yosemite Falls, the tallest waterfall in North America. Continue on past El Capitan, Half Dome, Bridalveil Falls, Sentinel Dome, and much more. During the tour you will see Yosemite Valley from a number of great vantage points, the best of which is perhaps Inspiration Point. After the tour, you will stop for the afternoon near the base of Yosemite Falls. If you have not already picked up picnic supplies, there are many options for getting lunch in the park. You will have 3-4 hours of free time to explore the valley as you choose. You can walk to the base of Yosemite Falls, check out the visitor center, visit the Ansel Adams Gallery, stop in at the Ahwahnee Hotel, rent a cruiser bike, or hike some of the trails that originate from the valley. Although you could easily spend 3 weeks in Yosemite, the 3 hours you get on your own is enough time to understand why Yosemite is one of America's most popular national parks.
2. From San Francisco: Yosemite National Park
Travel through the Great Central Valley into the Sierra Foothills where Forty-Niners panned for Gold. Follow the beautiful Merced River to the majestic Sierra Nevada Mountains. Glaciers cut through these mountains forming spectacular granite monuments you will see throughout the park. Spend a total of 4 hours within the Yosemite National Park: 1-hour on a guided tour and 3 hours to explore on your own. There is the option of selecting a Chinese-speaking guide on certain days. Take advantage of the photo opportunities at: • El Capitan • Bridalveil Falls • Vernal Falls • Yosemite Falls • Cathedral Spires • Half Dome
3. From San Francisco: Muir Woods Wine Tour with Napa & Sonoma
On this full-day guided wine tasting and nature tour, explore the towering coastal redwoods in Muir Woods before indulging your more sophisticated side with wine tasting in Napa Valley and Sonoma Valley. Take an eco-friendly bus ride across the Golden Gate Bridge to the Muir Woods National Monument. Upon arrival, enjoy an hour-long hike, with fresh forest air. Arrive at historic Sonoma Plaza to grab some lunch (price not included). Continue to Napa and Sonoma Valley to taste red, white, and dessert wines from renowned producers such as the Larson Family, Cline Cellars, and Robledo Family wineries. Finally, stop at the Golden Gate Bridge for photos — fog permitting.
4. San Francisco: Muir Woods Redwoods and Wine Country Tour
See the giant sequoia trees at Muir Woods National Monument and discover California's Wine Country on this San Francisco day trip with pickup. Walk in the shadows of the world's tallest trees before enjoying wine tastings at 3 wineries in the Sonoma and Napa valleys. Begin your morning with a convenient pickup at most San Francisco hotels. Take the the scenic drive to California's premier wine country as the tour crosses the Golden Gate Bridge on its way to a unique experience. Walk under and admire giant sequoia trees at Muir Woods National Park. Enjoy a comfortable ride to your first winery experience. Witness the golden scenery as your tour guide shares stories from the region's early winemaking history and prepares you for day that includes touring, tasting, and relaxing at three boutique wineries with characters representative of Napa and Sonoma valleys. Visit three wineries that have been carefully selected to include welcoming presentations by winemakers and educators about their vineyard, winemaking process, and unique features of their wines - most of which are only available for purchase at the winery. At midday, enjoy a generous lunch break and explore the boutique shops, history, and restaurants that surround the charming Sonoma Plaza. Finish the trip together with a memory making photo stop at the Golden Gate Bridge before being dropped off at your San Francisco hotel. Select the lunch options, and please specify your choice of one item per course during the booking process. All courses are paired with wine. First Course - paired with Sparkling Wine, 3 oz • Petite cheese plate with Vella's Mezzo Secco, Double Cream French Brie, Gruyere and fresh fruit Second Course - paired with Sauvignon Blanc, 3 oz (choose one) • White bean and vegetable soup topped with almond-arugula pesto • Classic Caesar Salad romaine hearts with the Bistro's home-made Caesar Dressing Main Course - paired with Pinot Noir, 3 oz (choose one) • Rigatoni Bolognese braised ground beef and pork in a house-made marinara sauce • Fusilli Pasta* tossed almond-arugula pesto and parmesan cheese • Chicken Piccata with mashed potatoes, sautéed spinach and caper butter sauce • Grilled Vegetable Sandwich fresh mozzarella and pesto spread on focaccia with a side of baby mixed greens tossed with citrus vinaigrette
5. From San Francisco: Yosemite Tour with Giant Sequoias Hike
Begin your Yosemite National Park day tour by getting picked up at select San Francisco hotels. Cross the Bay Bridge and drive through the Central Valley to the town of Oakdale where you will stop for a short break. Start your day in the park at Tunnel View. Then, go to Bridalveil Falls for a quick walk to the base of the roaring waterfall. Next, proceed onto Half Dome and Yosemite Falls. After, enjoy some free time where you will get a chance to picnic at the base of Yosemite Falls, by a river, or in a granite-enclosed meadow. Chances are high that you will see rock climbers in the spring or fall, bears in the summer, and spectacular ice formations in the winter. After regrouping, head to El Capitan, the center of the rock climbing universe. Depending on the season, you may see some climbers on the rock, but they will appear smaller than ants on the 3000-foot (914 meters) rock. Enjoy a photo stop at Valley View and then head to the Tuolumne Grove to take a one-mile (1.6 km) hike to see a grove of 1500-year-old giant sequoia trees. Please note that the hike to the sequoias may not be available during the snow season. After the hike, head back to San Francisco with a restroom stop along the way.
6. San Francisco: Yosemite National Park & Giant Sequoias Hike
Experience both the Yosemite Valley and the Giant Sequoia Walk on this day tour. See why artists and poets have been inspired for generations by the breathtaking sceneries at the national park. Since 1890, the beautiful Yosemite National Park has been the jewel of America's National Parks, possessing some of the best-known landmarks in the world, such as the tallest waterfall in North America, Yosemite Falls. Have 5 to 6 hours to explore the stunning national park, and take in the majestic natural wonders, accompanied by a complimentary audio-guided tour. See the spectacular Half Dome and El Capitan, two of the most frequently climbed cliffs in the world. It is also home to several groves of stunning Giant Sequoia trees, the largest trees on earth. The Giant Sequoia Walk is along 1 mile (1.5 km) of paved trail with a 400 ft (120 m) incline, snow depth permitting. On a group tour, view stunning panoramas, go on walks, and even hike a little, before returning to San Francisco. Or if you prefer, upgrade to a private tour for your group only.
7. From San Francisco: Muir Woods and Sausalito Half-Day Trip
Explore the ancient groves of coastal redwoods in Muir Woods National Monument alongside an expert guide on a half-day tour. Then discover the charming streets of Downtown Sausalito on a relaxed half-day tour. After a pick-up from a central San Francisco hotel, head north over the bridge and into the Marin Headlands. If the fog is clear, you might get a chance to stop and take some pictures of the bridge up close. When you arrive in Muir Woods, take an hour and a half to roam through this 'living museum' where you can glimpse the towering trees that used to dominate the west coast from Santa Barbara to Washington. Following your exploration of Muir Woods, hop back in the coach for a quick ride over to Sausalito. Enjoy a 15-20 minute, narrated in-coach tour through the beautiful seaside Mediterranean-style town, and then some free time to walk around. After about 45 minutes in Sausalito, hop back in the coach for a trip back across the Golden Gate Bridge, or opt for a ferry ride back to San Francisco. You'll be dropped back off at your pick-up point. This half-day tour is a great way to see all the highlights of the northern San Francisco Bay in a limited amount of time.
8. San Francisco: Muir Woods, Giant Redwoods, & Sausalito Tour
See the giant redwoods at Muir Woods National Monument and stroll through the picturesque city of Sausalito on a guided tour from San Francisco. Choose to extend your time in Sausalito and return by ferry, or rent a bike to explore on 2 wheels. Meet your guide in San Francisco and board the bus to begin your experience. Cross the Golden Gate Bridge as you leave the city, and pass through the Rainbow Tunnels on Highway 101. Admire the views of tidal flats and rolling hills, with Mount Tamalpais in the distance. Arrive at Muir Woods National Monument, where you'll spend 1 hour and 15 minutes exploring. Stroll through the landscape of giant sequoia trees, unchanged since the Coast Miwok Native American tribe lived here centuries ago. Follow the Nature Trail along Redwood Creek, passing 500- to 800-year-old redwoods. Wander through Cathedral and Bohemian Groves. Be sure to stop at the Visitor Center and the gift shop for more gems. Continue onto Sausalito, a coastal community filled with elegant homes that face the bay. Enjoy a 1-hour stop to explore the city, which has unrivaled views of the Golden Gate Bridge and the San Francisco skyline. See the unique colony of floating homes moored along the waterfront. Walk through the downtown area — a National Historic Landmark District — passing quaint boutique shops, galleries, and restaurants. Select the option including the Sausalito ferry, to enjoy a scenic 1-way ferry trip back to San Francisco. Upgrade your activity with a 4-hour bike rental to extend your time in Fisherman's Wharf. With this option, you can explore at your own pace and return to San Francisco at your leisure.
9. From San Francisco: Muir Woods & Sausalito Group Tour
Starting from San Francisco, this guided tour takes you to Muir Woods National Monument and Sausalito. Discover the mystery of 300-feet tall redwood and sequoia trees at Muir Woods before stopping in Sausalito to sightsee, shop, and more. After pickup, start your tour with a scenic and informative drive to the Golden Gate Bridge through several of the best San Francisco neighborhoods as well as the presidio, a former military area of great beauty. Crossing the GG Bridge, stop at the northern vista point for stunning views of the bay and the bridge. Scenic views continue as the tour passes above the town of Sausalito and through portions of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area and Mount Tamalpais State Park, which merge with Muir Woods. Arriving in Muir Woods National Monument, your guide will inform you of the best way to experience the grove and where the oldest trees are located. An approximately 1 hour and 15 minute stay gives you time to see much of the grove and to explore the gift shop, café, and visitor center. Included in the tour is a stop in Sausalito to enjoy the art galleries, shops, cafes, restaurants, and yacht marinas. Views from Sausalito include the Bay Bridge, parts of the east bay, and San Francisco. After about an hour in Sausalito, you'll get driven back to your hotel. Alternatively, if you want more time in Sausalito, a ferry boat, taxi, Lyft, or Uber service back to San Francisco can be arranged at your own expense.
10. From San Francisco: Yosemite National Park Full-Day Trip
Spend an active, fun-filled day learning why Yosemite is one of America's most popular national parks. Hike through the park with an experienced guide and immerse yourself in the beauty of nature on this tour. Start off by making your way east from San Francisco and heading across the Bay Bridge. Continue toward the Sierras and into the mountains. Learn about California's rich history as you pass through some of the first settlements built during the Gold Rush. Arrive in Yosemite National Park for a 2.5-mile round-trip hike to see the Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias. Be prepared for a strenuous hike, descending 400 feet into the grove, before turning around and trekking back up. Next, cruise into the famous Yosemite Valley to take in views of Bridalveil Falls, El Capitan, Half Dome, and more. Capture breathtaking photos at Tunnel View and take in the eastern expanse of Yosemite Valley. Then, enjoy 1.5 hours of free time to explore on your own. You can meander down paved paths, hike around Yosemite Falls, engage further with the park's history at the visitor's center, or visit the Ansel Adams Gallery. In the late afternoon, you'll depart for San Francisco, stopping for a short break before arriving back in the city. Arrive back at your hotel in the late evening to sleep off the day's adventures.
From San Francisco: Muir Woods Wine Tour with Napa & Sonoma
San Francisco: Muir Woods Redwoods and Wine Country Tour
From San Francisco: Yosemite Tour with Giant Sequoias Hike
San Francisco: Yosemite National Park & Giant Sequoias Hike
From San Francisco: Muir Woods and Sausalito Half-Day Trip
From San Francisco: Muir Woods & Sausalito Group Tour
From San Francisco: Yosemite National Park Full-Day Trip
San Francisco: Muir Woods, Sausalito and SF Bay Cruise
From San Francisco: Muir Woods National Monument Guided Tour
From San Francisco: Cedar Lodge 2-Day Yosemite Park Tour
San Francisco: 2-Day Yosemite Tour
From San Francisco: Yosemite Lodge 2-Day National Park Tour
Yosemite Valley 3-Day Camping Adventure
On January 1, I was worried that the road would be blocked due to snow, and I thought that it would be impossible for us to do such a difficult thing on a day trip, so we participated. Although my stay was short, about 4 hours, I was able to visit places with beautiful scenery by stopping here and there, listening to explanations, and being able to take pictures. On the round-trip bus, they explain San Francisco and Yosemite, and show you a video of Yosemite, so you won't get bored. Also, for us, it was a good break during the trip because we were able to go while sleeping. It was a very satisfying tour blessed with good weather.
From San Francisco: Yosemite Tour with Giant Sequoias Hike Reviewed by Emiko, 1/3/2023
Excellent tour! The pick up spot is really easy and convenient, our tour guide took us a excellent place to have breakfast . The woods are amazing and Sausalito is really cute.
From San Francisco: Muir Woods and Sausalito Half-Day Trip Reviewed by LAURA, 1/3/2023
It was just amazing . The best part of our awesome US trip. Yosemite is out of the world and the guide in the tour was beyond excellent. A must see
San Francisco: Yosemite National Park & Giant Sequoias Hike Reviewed by Richa, 12/20/2022
The travel is a little bit long but it is completely recommendable to another person. Yosemite is one of the best places to visit in the USA.
San Francisco: Yosemite National Park & Giant Sequoias Hike Reviewed by Carlos, 1/7/2023
Excellent tour with an excellent guide! J was amazing!
From San Francisco: Muir Woods Wine Tour with Napa & Sonoma Reviewed by Mariana, 1/7/2023


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Q: Database Replication SQL Server We have to do database replication with SQL Server; the two database are on different servers.
We achieve replication, but our scenario is when live is down so we use replicated server as our production server.
Here is where the problem occurred: when we insert anything on replicated server from application it fails because of violation of a primary key constraint.
And yes, it violates b/c on replicated server primary key starts from 1
How to overcome this problem? Or it is correct way to convert replicated server to production server?

A: In case of aligning identity columns, run this on the source:
 SELECT
        IDENT_SEED(TABLE_SCHEMA+'.'+TABLE_NAME) AS Seed,
        IDENT_INCR(TABLE_SCHEMA+'.'+TABLE_NAME) AS Increment,
        IDENT_CURRENT(TABLE_SCHEMA+'.'+TABLE_NAME) AS Current_Identity,
        TABLE_SCHEMA+'.'+TABLE_NAME as table_name,
        'DBCC CHECKIDENT('''+TABLE_SCHEMA+'.'+TABLE_NAME+''', RESEED,'+CAST(IDENT_CURRENT(TABLE_SCHEMA+'.'+TABLE_NAME) +1  AS VARCHAR(10))+')' as Command
    FROM
        INFORMATION_SCHEMA.TABLES
    WHERE
        OBJECTPROPERTY(OBJECT_ID(TABLE_SCHEMA+'.'+TABLE_NAME),'TableHasIdentity') = 1
    AND TABLE_TYPE = 'BASE TABLE'
    AND TABLE_NAME not like 'Mspeer%'
    AND TABLE_NAME not in ('sysarticles','syspublications')
    ORDER BY TABLE_SCHEMA, TABLE_NAME

The code to run on the replica is in a column

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The Content Marketing Specialist is responsible for developing the MSAB content marketing strategy and for managing the creation of content for MSAB marketing channels including our website MSAB.com, email campaigns, social media and paid media.
A big part of the job is to write, source and edit engaging written content, including effective ad copy, video scripts, product release news, social media posts and longer informational articles. In addition to your own writing, you may be called on to manage both internal and external writing resources.
The successful candidate will have a strong ability to understand target audiences´ challenges and needs, to articulate engaging messaging that speaks to those challenges and needs, grabs attention, inspires, improves understanding and makes readers want to learn more about MSAB products and services. To thrive at MSAB we believe that you have a genuine interest in technology, enjoy working with communication about technological advances, and that you are curious about the application of new technology for the betterment of society.
You are responsible for executing and reporting on content marketing campaigns. You are a primary user of our marketing automation system and will be responsible for setting up campaigns, creating lists, tracking results and more.
Our standard language for external communication is American English. Translation services are used for communication with non-English speaking countries.
For further information about the position please contact Sense Talents/Jurek Marketing and Communication, Lotta Köhler lotta.kohler@jurek.se - Welcome with your application as soon as possible.


>> Brexit means Brexit. That's UK Prime Minister Theresa May's choice slogan. But what does it actually mean? There's hope David Davis, the minister in charge of the new Brexit department, will spell it out.>> I thought it would be useful for the House to be brought up to date on the working at my department after the referendum of the 23rd of June.
>> He's spoken in Parliament for the first time since the summer break.>> We're going to listen and talk to as many organizations, companies, and institutions as possible. From the large PLCs to small businesses, from the devolved administrations, through counsels, local government associations, and major metropolitan bodies. We are already fully engaged with the governments of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland to ensure a UK-wide approach to our negotiations.
>> Perhaps more information than we've had for a while, but it's hardly a Brexit blueprint. The British government is still keeping silent on when exactly in 2017 it will trigger Article 50. Only then will the UK's EU departure be set in stone.>> One, two, three, this is a democracy.
A group of pro-Brexit protesters outside Parliament on Monday want that to happen now. But don't hold your breath. From the G20 Summit in China, Theresa May reiterated that the UK will not be rushed into an exit. Yet, the longer they take to formulate a plan, the more pressure will mount to just get on with it.


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Twitter CEO, Jack Dorsey, has stepped down from his role at the company.
In a tweet on Tuesday, Dorsey said he was leaving after 16 years of co-founding the company and occupying the positions of CEO, chairman, executive chairman and interim-CEO.
The 45-year-old billionaire said he had come to realize that it is "severely limiting" for a company to continue to be founder-led, describing it as "a single point of failure."
He announced that the company's former CTO, Parag Agrawal would take over as CEO immediately.
While noting that it was his wish was for Twitter Inc to be "the most transparent company in the world, Dorsey gave the following as the 3 main reasons he was stepping as the company's CEO.
"The first is Parag becoming our CEO. The board ran a rigorous process considering all options and unanimously appointed Parag. He's been my choice for some time given how deeply he understands the company and its needs. Parag has been behind every critical decision that helped turn this company around. He's curious, probing, rational, creative, demanding, self-aware, and humble. He leads with heart and soul, and is someone I learn from daily. My trust in him as our CEO is bone deep.
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"The third is all of you. We have a lot of ambition and potential on this team. Consider this: Parag started here as an engineer who cared deeply about our work and now he's our CEO (I also had a similar path…he did it better!). This alone makes me proud. I know that Parag will be able to channel this energy best because he's lived it and knows what it takes. All of you have the potential to change the course of this company for the better. I believe this with all my heart!"
He added that he would serve on the board of the company for the rest of his term, until sometime in May, after which he would leave the board and the company completely. He said he decided to do this to give Parag the space to lead.
"Parag is CEO starting today. I'm going to serve on the board through my term (May-ish) to help Parag and Bret with the transition. And after that…I'll leave the board. Why not stay or become chair? I believe it's really important to give Parag the space he needs to lead. And back to my previous point, I believe it's critical a company can stand on its own, free of its founder's influence. or direction.
"I want you all to know that this was my decision and I own it. It was a tough one for me, of course. I love this service and company…and all of you so much. I'm really sad…yet really happy. There aren't many companies that get to this level. And there aren't many founders that choose their company over their own ego. I know we'll prove this was the right move.
"We'll have an all-hands meeting tomorrow at 9:05 AM Pacific to discuss it all. Until then, thank you all for the trust you've placed in me, and for the openness to build that trust in Parag and yourselves. I love you all."
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Anania perlucidalis, the fenland pearl, is a species of moth of the family Crambidae. It was described by Jacob Hübner in 1809 and is found in Europe.

The wingspan is . The moth flies from June to August depending on the location.

The larvae feed on Cirsium oleraceum and other Cirsium species.

References

External links
 Waarneming.nl
 Lepidoptera of Belgium
 Phlyctaenia perlucidalis at UKMoths

Pyraustinae
Moths of Europe
Moths described in 1809

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This is Mom's recipe from the 1960s and 1970s.
Notes: I think Mom used 3-oz Jell-O™. Wash the orange and fresh cranberries, and grind them in a meat grinder using a fine blade until they are finely chopped.
I use Wild Strawberry or Raspberry Jell-O™ and add 1/2 cup more pecans. For extra flair, make in individual fluted molds, or spoon into scalloped, hollowed-out oranges.
Dissolve Jell-O™ in the hot water. Add reserved pineapple juice. Chill until consistency of an egg white.
Meanwhile, mix fruits, celery, nuts, sugar and lemon juice. Add to Jell-O™ and chill until firm.


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You don't know what you've got till it's gone
Demolition of Keddington Villa began on the 13 April 2016 and finished about a week later.
by Elizabeth Handley
What makes the place you live special? What gives it its character and charm?
We travel all over the world to visit places that value and preserve their history, but do we value and protect our own heritage?
At various times in its history Queensland has lost many famous and well-loved buildings including the Bellevue Hotel, Cloudland and the National Hotel. Some buildings are saved after long hard battles only to have the whole process repeated time and time again as the next development idea comes along. Yungaba eventually lost to a unit development, the Regent Theatre lost to a high rise, Boggo Road Jail with its thriving tour business about to disappear for yet more restaurants and coffee shops.
Why is heritage important? Heritage tells us where we came from. It gives our cities and towns character and interest. It reminds us of the triumphs and struggles of the past. It makes urban spaces more stimulating to have the new and the old.
We have entered a new era of danger. Heritage protections are disappearing from our State Planning bills. Professor Peter Coaldrake, Chair of the Queensland Heritage Council, in public hearings on the proposed Planning Bills stated, "We think it is not appropriate that a single unelected official in the planning department can make a decision the effect of which is to extinguish a heritage listing." He is referring to the State Assessment Referral Agency.
This agency recently decided to approve a development on Toowong Memorial Park despite strong recommendations against it from The Department of Environment and Heritage Protection. The Minister, Dr Steven Miles, was powerless to overturn this decision.
Customs House, the three pre-1911 houses at Jones Street in Highgate Hill and Middenbury House on the old ABC site are all decisions by the Brisbane City Council (BCC) that show us that there are no real heritage protections here.
I checked Paddington for pre-1911 houses in the BCC overlay. One of Brisbane's largest areas of Character houses had so few actually recorded that it would be laughable if it didn't mean the possible demolition of these houses as we have seen at Highgate Hill. Houses have already been demolished in Character residential areas using Code assessable applications that allow no submissions or appeals about the decision.
Our heritage is reliant on the good will of the owners of the site and the local and state governments. It is the owners who are prepared to lovingly restore their properties that show us just how precious our heritage is and how it can enrich our lives.
Lost heritage isn't something we can change our minds about later. Do we want our children to ask why the richness and unique character of their city was allowed to be destroyed for disposable buildings in a generic, characterless urban wasteland?
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The old ABC site is 15,000 square meters, flood prone with a river frontage of approximately 130 metres. It is the ideal site for a river side park.
The community has been lobbying for many years for this parkland. They were encouraged to believe that the Brisbane City Council and the State Government were working towards that goal. By keeping up community pressure we can still achieve a wonderful park to be enjoyed for many generations to come.
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Q: Inventory slots are not creating in unity Hi im unity and C# begginer and im doing inventory slot system and it has to create some number of inventory slots, i put number 10 and its creating only 1 slot.
When i save the code it gives me this warning:
Assets\C# assets\Inventory Scripts\InventorySystem.cs(22,39): warning CS0642: Possible mistaken empty statement
And this is my code (inventory holder):
using System.Collections;
using System.Collections.Generic;
using UnityEngine;
using UnityEngine.Events;

[System.Serializable]
public class InventoryHolder : MonoBehaviour
{
   [SerializeField] private int inventorySize;
   [SerializeField] protected InventorySystem inventorySystem;

   public InventorySystem InventorySystem => inventorySystem;

   public static UnityAction<InventorySystem> OnDynamicInventoryDisplayRequested;

   private void Awake()
  {
    inventorySystem = new InventorySystem(inventorySize);
  }
}

And InventorySystem code:
using System.Collections;
using System.Collections.Generic;
using UnityEngine;
using UnityEngine.Events;
using System.Linq;

[System.Serializable]
public class InventorySystem
{
    [SerializeField] private List<InventorySlot> inventorySlots;

    public List<InventorySlot> InventorySlots => inventorySlots;

    public int InventorySize => InventorySlots.Count;

    public UnityAction<InventorySlot> OnInventorySlotChanged;

    public InventorySystem(int size)
    {
        inventorySlots = new List<InventorySlot>(size);

        for (int i = 0; i < size; i++);
    {
        inventorySlots.Add(new InventorySlot());
    }
 }

 public bool AddToInventory(InventoryItemData itemToAdd, int amountToAdd)
 {
     inventorySlots[0] = new InventorySlot(itemToAdd, amountToAdd);
     return true;
 }

}

A: Your "for" loop is invalid.
Should be like that:
    for (int i = 0; i < size; i++)
    {
       inventorySlots.Add(new InventorySlot());
    }

Without the semi-colon after the "for" statement else it will not loop over  inventorySlots.Add(new InventorySlot());


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Institutional Goals for Civic Learning
The National Call to Action promulgated in the report, A Crucible Moment: College Learning and Democracy's Future challenges higher education and all its stakeholders to focus with new intentionality on the role that education should play in helping all students prepare for their roles as citizens in this globally engaged and extraordinarily diverse democracy. The report calls for higher education to develop the "knowledge, skills, and experiences students need for responsible citizenship" as part of each student's general education program. But civic inquiry and collaborative problem solving should also be included in students' major programs, including programs that prepare graduates for immediate entry into careers.
A Framework for 21st Century Civic Learning and Democratic Engagement
A Crucible Moment: College Learning and Democracy's Future provides a conceptual framework for the skills, knowledge, values, and actions that civic learning and democratic engagement should aim to develop in students.
Familiarity with key democratic texts and universal democratic principles, and with selected debates—in US and other societies—concerning their
Historical and sociological understanding of several democratic movements, both US and abroad
Understanding one's sources of identity and their influence on civic values, assumptions, and responsibilities to a wider public
Knowledge of the diverse cultures, histories, values, and contestations
that have shaped US and other world societies
Exposure to multiple religious traditions and to alternative views about the relation between religion and government.
Knowledge of the political systems that frame constitutional democracies and of political levers for influencing change.
Critical inquiry, analysis, and reasoning
Gathering and evaluating multiple sources of evidence
Seeking, engaging, and being informed by multiple perspectives
Written, oral, and multi-media communication
Deliberation and bridge building across differences
Collaborative decision making
Ability to communicate in multiple languages
Respect for freedom and human dignity
Ethical integrity
Responsibility to a larger good
Integration of knowledge, skills, and examined values to inform actions taken in concert with other people
Moral discernment and behavior
Navigation of political systems and processes, both formal and informal
Public problem solving with diverse partners
Compromise, civility, and mutual respect
What would a Civic Minded Campus Look Like?
Civic ethos governing campus life
The infusion of democratic values into the customs and habits of everyday practices, structures, and interactions; the defining character of the institution and those in it that emphasizes open-mindedness,
civility, the worth of each person, ethical behaviors, and concern for the well-being of others; a spirit of public-mindedness that influences the goals of the institution and its engagement with local and
global communities.
Civic literacy as a goal for every student
The cultivation of foundational knowledge about fundamental principles and debates about democracy expressed over time, both within the United States and in other countries; familiarity with several key
historical struggles, campaigns, and social movements undertaken to achieve the full promise of democracy; the ability to think critically about complex issues and to seek and evaluate information about issues that
have public consequences.
Civic inquiry integrated within the majors and general education
The practice of inquiring about the civic dimensions and public consequences of a subject of study; the exploration of the impact of choices on different constituencies and entities, including the planet; the
deliberate consideration of differing points of views; the ability to describe and analyze civic intellectual debates within one's major or areas of study.
Civic action as lifelong practice
The capacity and commitment both to participate constructively with diverse others and to work collectively to address common problems; the practice of working in a pluralistic society and world to improve the quality of people's lives and the sustainability of the planet; the ability to analyze systems in order to plan and engage in public action; the moral and political courage to take risks to achieve a greater public good.
Core Competencies in Civic Engagement: A Working Paper in the Center for an Engaged Democracy's Policy Paper's Series Developed by the Center for Engaged Democracy's Core Competencies Committee, Merrimack College.
Service Learning and Civic Engagement Program Models Developed by Campus Compact.
Resources for Faculty Developed by Campus Compact.
A Crucible Moment
Civic Prompts
Place-Based Civic Learning and Democratic Engagement CLDE Action Collaborative
CLDE Action Network
National Roundtables
Civic Learning MeetingsCivic Learning PublicationsCivic Learning Projects


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Amy - So for a little bit of background - What inspired you to enter the Mactac Bright Young things Competition on artsthread.com?
Ana - My love for for graffiti and murals. I am obsessed with mural walls, that's why I applied.
Amy - Can you explain the background to your original design?
Ana - My original design is about what you should bring (or not to bring) to a backpacking trip. The motifs of the print are my packing essentials and my crazy friend's unusual packing essentials – like, a taser disguised as an iphone 4 and a pepper spray.
Amy - How did you find the the first stage of the competition - when we all met together in Hackney?
Ana - I love anything to do with murals so it was really exciting to learn how a building is wrapped. And to try my own version of wrapping.
I am lucky enough to have become good friends with the other designers (finalists) and we decided to collaborate on other projects. They are really talented and I believe in what they do. I feel accomplished to have made friends in such a competitive environment.
Amy - You have just launched your debut collection for your new fashion brand West Carolina. What has the experience of creating West Carolina been like in the last month?
Ana - It has been a really intense, challenging and rewarding experience at the same time. Everything was meticulously designed – from the hang tags, garment labels, the window display, the actual clothes, the fabrics and the whole environment of the pop up store. I had a lot to manage, multi-task and important decisions to make. Not long ago I had an unrelated part time job, now I manage a team of 5. Plus, I was living outside of London, the studio is in southwest, the shop is in east, so there was a lot of commuting involved. I guess my backpacking skills really helped. It's like living a nomadic life at the same time you're building a company.
Amy - We loved the fact that the big reveal of the competition and the launch of your pop up store was coordinated for the same evening. Can you describe the emotion of the opening night?
Ana - The opening night was a dream come true. To see all the work come together. I had a flashback of my journey. Everything I have been through to get to that point, the effort and all nighters were so worthy. The support of Avery Dennison and Mactac was really amazing to make my vision come to life.
Amy - And now for the next steps - What are your aspirations for West Carolina?
Ana - The aspirations for West Carolina is to have a brand that illuminates the world through bold patterns and colour. It could be through clothes, furniture, art pieces. The idea is that it will be an online store, shipping worldwide with occasional pop up shops. I also plan to keep collaborating with other artists and to inspire others to start their creative dream too. I try to push myself really hard with West Carolina to prove to people they can also do it if they put their head into it. In the future I will be offering coaching and workshops for people willing to change career paths or start a creative venture.
Amy - What advice would you give other graduates who are looking to launch their own brands?
Ana - Be brave and go for it. There has never been a better time to start a brand with the advantages of social media. You can jump a few steps and reach out straight to the consumer without having to be auditioned by the industry. Having said that, there is a lot of sacrifice involved. First you need to know if you're willing to do what it takes to get there. It's definitely not easy. There is a lot of blood, sweat and tears. Working late nights while your friends are at the pub, saying no to sunny days in the park and to a lot of fun, convenient things. If you love what you do, it's very rewarding. The advice I give is to have a part time job in the beginning or even a full time job and do this on the side until you can quit. Have patience, ignore the naysayers, be persistent, keep learning and eventually you will become what you need to be successful.


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UN apologizes for Cholera spread, not for causing it
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon apologized on Dec. 1 for the U.N. not doing enough to contain the spread of a cholera outbreak in Haiti, but he stopped short of apologizing for bringing the disease to the Caribbean nation.
Ban made his remarks in a speech announcing the U.N.'s new approach to cholera in Haiti, which seeks to provide aid to communities affected by the disease that has afflicted some 800,000 Haitians and killed over 9,000.
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Moise says he's ready for tests facing Haiti's next leader
PORT-AU-PRINCE— Repeating their stance from last year's annulled election, Haitian voters appear to have reached outside the intrigue-heavy political class to pick a first-time candidate to steer the deeply divided country as president for the next five years.
Jovenel Moise, an entrepreneur who routinely sticks to an optimistic tone, said Tuesday that he is looking forward to the challenge of building consensus with lawmakers and helping fix a political culture perpetually at war with itself.
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Dorcena Forry hosts first 'Eyes on Haiti' conversation; focus on cholera, storm aid
Saying "it is time we responsibly manage our investments in Haiti and make sure we work collaboratively towards greater accountability in dealing with relief efforts for a sustainable Haiti," state Sen. Linda Dorcena Forry hosted the first program in her conversation series titled "Eyes on Haiti" last Friday afternoon at the Massachusetts State House.
The discussion centered on the causes and effects of the widespread epidemic of cholera across Haiti and the status of relief efforts in the wake of Hurricane Matthew's passage of destruction across the island earlier this month.
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Friday forum at State House to focus on Haiti
State Senator Linda Dorcena Forry will host a discussion on the response to Hurricane Matthew and the cholera epidemic in Haiti at the State House on Friday, Oct. 14.
"Eyes on Haiti: A conversation about cholera and disaster response" will take place from 1-2:30 p.m. in coordination with the Institute for Justice and Democracy in Haiti. Senator Ed Markey, who just returned from a trip to Haiti to observe the conditions after the hurricane, will be the featured speaker at the event.
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Hurricane Matthew leaves southwest Haiti devastated
PETIT-GOAVE - Hurricane Matthew churned toward the Bahamas early Wednesday with a spreading mix of high winds, heavy rains and a dangerous storm surge, leaving widespread damage and human suffering behind in Haiti's poor, rural southwestern peninsula.
At least 11 deaths had been blamed on the powerful storm during its weeklong march across the Caribbean, five of them in Haiti. But with a key bridge washed out, roads impassable and phone communications down, the western tip of Haiti was isolated and there was no word on dead and injured.
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First for Boston: Early vote hours for Nov. election; Oct. 24 start date
For the first time ever, registered voters in Boston — and across the state — will have the opportunity to cast their ballots ahead of the Nov. 8 elections during an early voting period.
Boston City Hall will open up voting booths during normal business hours beginning Oct. 24 and lasting through Nov. 4. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and the first Friday of the 11-day early voting period, City Hall will remain open until 8 p.m.
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Aristide returns to campaign trail after fainting at rally
PORT-AU-PRINCE— Former Haitian leader Jean-Bertand Aristide has returned to the campaign trail a day after passing out while supporting his political faction's presidential candidate.
The former president was brought to a hospital in the northern city of Cap-Haitien after collapsing while preparing to speak on behalf of Fanmi Lavalas candidate Maryse Narcisse.
On Sept. 17, Aristide told reporters he was feeling better and would continue stumping for Narcisse.
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U.S. toughens stance on Haitians seeking entry from Brazil
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security said Thursday that it was widening efforts to deport Haitians, a response to thousands of immigrants from the Caribbean nation who have overwhelmed California border crossings with Mexico in recent months.
The move lifts special protections that shielded Haitians from deportation after their nation's 2010 earthquake. Since 2011, U.S. authorities have avoided deporting Haitians unless they were convicted of serious crimes or posed a national security threat. Now they will be treated like people from other countries.
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Dorcena Forry: Let's revisit security issues on Uber hires
Disturbed by recent arrests involving Uber drivers accused of assaulting passengers, state Sen. Linda Dorcena Forry, who backed an unsuccessful effort earlier this year to fingerprint drivers of app-based ride-hailing services, predicts lawmakers will need to return to the issue next session while not ruling out filing a new bill of her own.
"This is a sad day. It's frustrating and horrifying that this is happening in our streets," the Dorchester Democrat said of the latest reported assault incident in her district involving a Brockton man who drove for Uber.
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Cullinane tops Lacet to win nomination in 12th Suffolk House district
State Rep. Dan Cullinane secured his 12th Suffolk District seat on Sept. 8, beating out second place finisher Jovan Lacet by more than 800 votes after a low-turnout primary.
Cullinane, seeking his second full elected term after filling the post in 2013, faced Mattapan lawyer Lacet and neighborhood advocate Carlotta Williams. No Republican is running for the seat, ending the contest here.
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Bardish Chagger
Hon. Bardish Chagger (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister of Small Business and Tourism, Lib.)
Mr. Speaker, it is obvious that my colleague likes my answer so I will repeat that the rules governing fundraising are among the strictest in the country. We will continue to respond to the real challenges Canadians are facing. Our government listens to and engages with Canadians. We are going to continue to do the work that they want us to do.
Subtopic: Ethics
Rachael Harder
Ms. Rachael Harder (Lethbridge, CPC)
Mr. Speaker, Canadian youth and students are some of the most vulnerable victims of the Liberals' no-jobs plan. The Liberals are raising taxes on them, thus making life even more expensive for young Canadians. They are losing hope altogether of having a long-term job in their near future. They cannot afford the $1,500 entry fee to get the Prime Minister's ear.
How can young Canadians trust the Prime Minister when he is willing to sell out their interests and their future to his billionaire friends?
Subtopic: Youth
MaryAnn Mihychuk
Hon. MaryAnn Mihychuk (Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour, Lib.)
Mr. Speaker, this gives me an opportunity to talk about the many advancements we have been doing with young Canadians from coast to coast to coast. The fact is that we are providing more support for going to school, for getting real, practical training, and for finding the skills and abilities to adapt to a very changing workforce, as we all know, with the new economic revolution called 4.0.
I look forward to working with all members of the House in the new year.
Jacques Gourde
Mr. Jacques Gourde (Lévis—Lotbinière, CPC)
Mr. Speaker, the Prime Minister's confession about lobbying during $1,500 fundraisers blackens the honour of all Canadians. Our democratic system is now an international laughingstock. This brings shame to us all.
Will the Prime Minister apologize to Canadians and obey his own ethics rules?
Mr. Speaker, as the Prime Minister said, and as every one of our members has always said, we are always listening to and engaging with Canadians from coast to coast about the issues that matter to them.
When the time comes to make decisions, we are guided by one very important principle: the best interests of middle-class Canadians. That is the approach we took when we cut middle-class income taxes, and that is the approach we took when we introduced the tax-free Canada child benefit.
Blaine Calkins
Mr. Blaine Calkins (Red Deer—Lacombe, CPC)
Mr. Speaker, when the Prime Minister is hosting an exclusive cash for access event, he claims that he is advocating for the middle class. Really? I honestly hope that was an attempt at humour. The Prime Minister has no regard for his own rules, his own party rules, and he laughs in the face of the ethics laws.
When will the Prime Minister end these unethical cash for access events?
Mr. Speaker, let us look at the work this government has done.
This government has reduced taxes for middle-class Canadians. We have raised taxes for the wealthiest 1% of Canadians. This government has given more money to families with children who need it the most by introducing the Canada child benefit tax-free. That is also the approach we took when we expanded the Canada pension plan.
We will continue to respond to the very real challenges Canadians are facing.
Mr. Speaker, enough is enough. The Prime Minister's cash for access events are a national embarrassment, and he is quickly becoming a mockery around the world. The Prime Minister is selling access to his government. He knows it, the Chinese government and its detractors know it, his caucus knows it, and Canadians know it. It is called corruption.
The Prime Minister has become a laughingstock on the matter of ethics. It is time for the Prime Minister to act like a leader and put an end to these unethical cash for access events.
The only question is, when will he do it?
Mr. Speaker, this government is engaging with Canadians. This government is listening to Canadians. This government is responding to the very real challenges Canadians are facing.
I am not surprised that the Conservatives find it embarrassing that a government would listen to Canadians. We know that is what Canadians want. We will continue to consult and engage with them, because we need to respond to the challenges they are facing. We will continue to do the good work that Canadians expect us to do.
Marilyn Gladu
Ms. Marilyn Gladu (Sarnia—Lambton, CPC)
Mr. Speaker, this is getting embarrassing for the Liberals. The Prime Minister now says that he used cash for access fundraisers to champion the middle class.
Where I come from, the middle class does not hang out at waterfront mansions or get to jet-set with Chinese billionaires. Where I come from, the middle class shows up for work every day, struggles to pay taxes, and plays by the rules.
If the Prime Minister wants some advice about the middle class, he should try meeting with the middle class.
When will the Prime Minister end his corruption and put hard-working Canadians first?
Mr. Speaker, this government has had unprecedented levels of consultation with Canadians so that we can respond to the very real challenges Canadians are facing.
The member knows very well that when it comes to political financing, the rules are some of the most strict across this country. Even the Chief Electoral Officer has said so, and the member knows very well that the rules clearly state that only Canadians can donate to Canadian political parties.
We will continue to respond to the challenges Canadians are facing. We will continue to do the good work they expect us to do.
Matthew Dubé
Mr. Matthew Dubé (Beloeil—Chambly, NDP)
Mr. Speaker, CSIS has backtracked on its promise to reveal to a Senate committee whether journalists were under surveillance. The government will only say that no journalists are currently under surveillance.
Why, then, is CSIS so reluctant to share any information about this? This implies that surveillance of journalists is still ongoing, while the government is doing nothing meaningful to protect freedom of the press.
Will the minister finally take this matter seriously and launch a public inquiry?
Subtopic: Public Safety
Ralph Goodale
Hon. Ralph Goodale (Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Lib.)
Mr. Speaker, on the very important issue of press freedom and the protection of journalistic sources, all existing safeguards that are in place now are being reviewed to make sure that they are strong and effective.
I have said publicly many times that we are open to any and all advice coming from journalists, the legal community, or others who may have submissions to make about how the law can be made more effective.
Hélène Laverdière
Ms. Hélène Laverdière (Laurier—Sainte-Marie, NDP)
Mr. Speaker, the United States has announced that it is cancelling certain arms deals with Saudi Arabia because of systemic and endemic problems related to the reported targeting of Yemeni civilians by that country.
Meanwhile, it seems that Canada is allowing the use of light armoured vehicles made in Canada in the conflict in Yemen.
Can the minister confirm this? Is he not concerned that Canada could become complicit in war crimes?
Subtopic: Foreign Affairs
Stéphane Dion
Hon. Stéphane Dion (Minister of Foreign Affairs, Lib.)
Mr. Speaker, the government does not export the same kind of weapons to Saudi Arabia as the United States did. The weapons in that case were air to ground bombs. We condemn the repeated, senseless attacks in Yemen, including the recent horrific attack on a funeral home. These violations of international law and humanitarian law are tragic and unacceptable.
Obviously, we have denounced those actions repeatedly, and we are not part of the the Saudi coalition. We want Saudi Arabia to honour its international obligations.
Pierre Poilievre
Hon. Pierre Poilievre (Carleton, CPC)
Mr. Speaker, as families look to buy Christmas gifts, they are haunted by worry, worry about the record household debt that has now reached $1.67 for every dollar of household earnings, worry compounded by the new taxes the government promises on wages, on gasoline, on home heating and electricity, and maybe even on health and dental plans.
As we get closer to Christmas, when will the government realize that many families have nothing more to give?
Subtopic: Taxation
Bill Morneau
Hon. Bill Morneau (Minister of Finance, Lib.)
Mr. Speaker, there have been some really important things that have happened this year. On January 1, taxes were lowered for middle-class Canadians. On March 22, we introduced a budget that increased the guaranteed income supplement for single seniors by 10%, $943. We also introduced the Canada child benefit, which is helping families with, on average, $2,300.
We also changed student grants so they get 50% more for lower-income and middle-income families.
It has been a year of important initiatives, and we are looking forward to doing more for middle-class Canadians in 2017.
Mr. Speaker, by middle class, he apparently means the people who can afford to attend $1,500-a-plate fundraisers. That is why he cut taxes for people earning $200,000 a year. They got $800, but someone earning $45,000 got exactly zero.
The new $100 billion in debts that Liberals are adding is great news for the billionaire bond holders who will collect interest on it, but for the working class people who have to pay that interest through their taxes, it is a nightmare.
When will the finance minister realize that Canadians have their own debts and cannot afford to pay for his?
Jean-Yves Duclos
Hon. Jean-Yves Duclos (Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Lib.)
Mr. Speaker, I am grateful for this opportunity to repeat that middle class families are our top priority. We have avoided sending cheques to families of millionaires, so we can send them to nine families out of ten, which means the families of six million children, with an average benefit of $600 per month, non-taxable. That is taking the families of 300,000 children out of poverty.
Gérard Deltell
Mr. Gérard Deltell (Louis-Saint-Laurent, CPC)
Mr. Speaker, the Liberal's greed keeps eating into the wallets of Canadian workers and it knows no bounds.
What is the Liberals' latest scheme? They want to tax health insurance and dental insurance, which is very bad news. What will that accomplish? This has existed in Quebec for a few years now. Does the minister know what happened? Unfortunately, 20% of Quebec's workers no longer have private dental and health insurance.
Does the minister want 2.6 million Canadians to lose their insurance?


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Q: python ffmpeg can't save gif ,but can save mp4 I  use  python(jupyter) ffmpeg in  mac  ,  the main code  is as   follows:
import numpy as np
from matplotlib import pyplot as plt
from matplotlib import animation
plt.rcParams['animation.ffmpeg_path'] = '/Users/water/anaconda/bin/ffmpeg'
fig = plt.figure()
ax = plt.axes(xlim=(0, 2), ylim=(-2, 2))
line, = ax.plot([], [], lw=2)

def init():
    line.set_data([], [])
    return line,

def animate(i):
    x = np.linspace(0, 2, 1000)
    y = np.sin(2 * np.pi * (x - 0.01 * i))
    line.set_data(x, y)
    return line,

anim = animation.FuncAnimation(fig, animate, init_func=init,
                               frames=200, interval=20, blit=True)

mywriter = animation.FFMpegWriter()
anim.save('mymovie.mp4',writer=mywriter)

plt.show()

this  will be right ,no error.
but  i want to save as gif, I  change  this part:
 anim.save('mymovie.gif',writer=mywriter)

I  get  the error  as  follows:
     37         except (AttributeError, TypeError, ValueError):
     38             raise ValueError("Invalid file object: "
---> 39                              "{!r}".format(fileobj)) from None
     40     if fd < 0:
     41         raise ValueError("Invalid file descriptor: {}".format(fd))

ValueError: Invalid file object: <_io.BufferedReader name=70>

can   anyone tell why gif is error  and  mp4 is oK?    and   how  to  solve this  problem

A: That is one weird error. I have no idea why you are getting it; But I was able to create a workaround, which basically takes the .mp4, and converts it to a .gif. Here is the code:
import numpy as np
from matplotlib import pyplot as plt
from matplotlib import animation
import os

plt.rcParams['animation.ffmpeg_path'] = '/Users/water/anaconda/bin/ffmpeg'
fig = plt.figure()
ax = plt.axes(xlim=(0, 2), ylim=(-2, 2))
line, = ax.plot([], [], lw=2)

def init():
    line.set_data([], [])
    return line,

def animate(i):
    x = np.linspace(0, 2, 1000)
    y = np.sin(2 * np.pi * (x - 0.01 * i))
    line.set_data(x, y)
    return line,

anim = animation.FuncAnimation(fig, animate, init_func=init,
                           frames=200, interval=20, blit=True)

mywriter = animation.FFMpegWriter()
anim.save('in.mp4',writer=mywriter)

codeBASH = "ffmpeg -i in.mp4 -filter_complex 'fps=10,scale=320:-1:flags=lanczos,split [o1] [o2];[o1] palettegen [p]; [o2] fifo [o3];[o3] [p] paletteuse' out.gif"

os.system(codeBASH)
os.remove("in.mp4")
print("saved as gif and cleaned up")
plt.show()

Since I am not very adept at using matplotlib I am unsure how to show the gif in the matplotlib frame.


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Modeling Adoption of Autonomous Vehicle Technologies by Freight Organizations
Over the last few years, a rapid explosion of new technologies has created opportunities to address critical freight transportation challenges in urban, suburban and rural areas. Some examples of new technologies include expansion of e-commerce, 3-D printing, deliveries by unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs or drones), and potential applications of automated and connected vehicles in freight transportation (e.g. truck platooning). These new technologies are also influencing consumer behavior and thereby reshaping freight supply chains at the urban, regional, and international level. The autonomous vehicle technologies use new features including smartphones, vehicle fleet tracking (global positioning system (GPS), and location-based systems), sensors (vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V), vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I)), enhanced imaging technologies, and other sources that arise from broader smart city initiatives. While the fully autonomous vehicle technology is yet to come, some of the new features are already available and some freight organizations are already adopting them. These new technologies and data sources are creating new challenges for freight planners in identifying the potential non-adopters and adopters. In addition, how the adoption will vary over time. Adoption methods available from consumer behavior research are mostly based on individuals and limited to organizations. The general adoption methods cannot be directly used in modeling adoption of freight organizations. The main objectives of this project are to (1) review rapidly emerging technologies affecting freight planning and operations; (2) survey stakeholders to identify their inclination, and (3) outline future research steps necessary to meet future local agencies, metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs) and state departments of transportation (DOTs) freight planning and performance evaluation needs.
69A3551747120
United States Department of Transportation - FHWA - LTAP
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology
Managing Organizations:
Freight Mobility Research Institute
Boca Raton, FL United States 33431
Stearns, Amy
Center for Intermodal Freight Transportation Studies
Memphis, TN United States 38152
Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton
Mishra, Sabyasachee
Univ. of Memphis
smishra3@memphis.edu
Golias, Mihalis
mihalisgolias@yahoo.com
Kaisar, Evangelos
ekaisar@fau.edu
Actual Completion Date: 0
USDOT Program: University Transportation Centers
TRT Terms: Freight transportation; Implementation; Intelligent vehicles; Stakeholders; Surveys; Technological innovations; Transportation planning
Subject Areas: Freight Transportation; Planning and Forecasting; Vehicles and Equipment;
Source Agency: Freight Mobility Research Institute
Contract Numbers: 69A3551747120
Created Date: Aug 10 2018 2:07PM