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The Best Things to Do in Klamath County (Based on Your Personality)
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Here's some far-from-earth-shattering news for you: everybody's different. (Groundbreaking, right?!) Some of us are outdoor fanatics, others creature-comfort cravers. Some of us like chocolate, others (weirdly) don't. The fact is, what makes us different makes…Read More
An Insider's Guide to Moore Mountain
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4 Adrenaline-Pumping Adventures In and Around Klamath County
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How To Optimise Google Places.
Similar to traditional SEO, a number of factors come into play. Some factors more important than others, so unless you are experienced in the field it is best to test 1 method, see if the results helped, try another method see if that helped and so on.
This type of testing is extremely important because if the Place page's rankings decrease, you will be able to pinpoint the reasoning behind it and either modify or simply remove the change responsible.
That is if you are looking to rank for the term Best Shoes Sydney. Although not essential to place a location keyword in the title tag, it is highly recommended if Google Places Optimisation is important to the business.
Although not all directories include links, it is important that Google knows that the website is listed on external websites. These may be places like hotfrog, truelocal, startlocal, yellowpages – and the list goes on. Some of these directories are paid, some are free. It is best to quickly jump on the free directories, create a listing with exactly the same information as Google has (refer to point number 1) to ensure you are not contradicting either directory or lying to Google.
I have seen this tonnes of times, a listing that hasn't been claimed – what a shame. Simply by claiming and verifying a listing, amazing things can happen! If users are viewing the incorrect information in the Google Places listing and call the wrong number, do you think they will ever call again? What is this doing to your brand? It is quite simple to claim a listing, and just as easy to verify the listing.
If you want to tell Google that the site is location based, this is a great way to do it! With a link "Best Shoes Sydney" do you ever think you will rank for Perth? Linking strategies are still very effective in regular SEO and they are now very important for Google Places. Linking from relevant location based websites is much much more effective than a website that is overseas and is a different topic all together.
Pauls Warehouse George Street Sydney -> link -> Best Shoes Sydney – GREAT!!
Create photos of the business, finalise the payment details, create categories and generally complete all the fields in the listing. This tells Google that you are proactively finding and updating information.
Once you have completed all the above tasks, keep building links and make sure customers keep leaving good reviews. Now … Sit back and watch the traffic roll in!
Cheers thanks for this post, interesting read and will consider using these techniques while optimising places listings.


Academic Author: Peacock, Sandra J.
Frances Power Cobbe is best known to scholars of 19th century Britain for her participation in such causes as workhouse reform, education for poor children, women's rights, and anti-vivisection. Her social activism was founded on strongly-held religious beliefs and she wrote prolifically on religion for fifty years. This book examines Cobbe's writings on religion, ethics, and morality, and traces the development of her thought over the course of her life. Cobbe's Theism, critique of Christianity, and her interest in the tension between science and religion moved her from the safe Victorian female realm of devotion and piety to the contentious male realm of philosophical exchange. Her voluminous writings offer a valuable case study for the intersection of women's history, the history of religion, and intellectual history.


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Die World Professional Darts Championship sind die Weltmeisterschaften im Darts.

Geschichte

BDO

Ab 1978 wurden Weltmeisterschaften im Dart von der British Darts Organisation (BDO) ausgerichtet. Die Weltmeisterschaft der BDO wurde früher nach dem Sponsor auch einfach Die Embassy genannt, später wurde sie offiziell als The Lakeside World Professional Darts Championship bezeichnet. Sie fand bis 2019 jedes Jahr im Lakeside Country Club in Frimley Green in der Nähe von London und 2020 einmalig im Indigo Club (The O2) statt. Seit dem Jahr 2001 gab es bei der BDO auch einen Wettbewerb für Frauen und seit 2015 einen Jugendwettbewerb. Im Juni 2020 ging die BDO in Insolvenz, was auch das Ende der von ihr ausgetragenen Weltmeisterschaft bedeutete.

PDC

1992 spaltete sich unter dem Einfluss von Sky Television die Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) von der BDO ab, die seit 1994 eine konkurrierende Weltmeisterschaft zur BDO veranstaltet. Die Weltmeisterschaft der PDC findet jährlich zu Weihnachten/Neujahr statt. Austragungsort war viele Jahre die Circus Tavern in Purfleet, Essex. Um dem wachsenden Zuschauerinteresse gerecht zu werden, wird die PDC-Weltmeisterschaft seit November 2007 an einem neuen Ort ausgetragen: Im Alexandra Palace im Norden von London. Der traditionsreiche Veranstaltungsort war bereits früher die Heimat des News of The World Dart Tournament. Im Jahr 2010 gab es bei der PDC auch einen Wettbewerb für Frauen und seit 2011 einen Jugendwettbewerb. Durch den Wechsel vieler bekannter Dartspieler von der BDO zur PDC hatte die PDC im internationalen Dartsport einen größeren Stellenwert als die BDO erlangt.

WDF

Die offizielle Weltmeisterschaft der World Darts Federation, welche quasi der Dachverband über der BDO war, war der seit 1977 ausgetragene WDF World Cup, bei welchem inzwischen insgesamt elf Titel vergeben werden (3× Herren, 3× Damen, 5× Jugend). Diese galten jedoch nie als Teil der World Professional Darts Championships. Mit der Liquidation der BDO im Jahr 2021 kündigte die WDF jedoch an, die großen Majors der Organisation zum Jahr 2022 zu übernehmen. Am 6. Juni 2021 wurde offiziell die erste Austragung der WDF Lakeside World Championship für das Jahr 2022 bekanntgegeben.

Neun-Darter
Der erste "Neun-Darter" bei einer Weltmeisterschaft wurde 1990 vom Singapurer Paul Lim geworfen, der damals für die Vereinigten Staaten antrat, und ist bis heute der Einzige bei einer BDO-Weltmeisterschaft. Raymond van Barneveld gelang dies als erstem Spieler bei einer PDC-Weltmeisterschaft. Dieses äußerst seltene Kunststück gelang ihm am 2. Januar 2009 bei seinem Viertelfinalsieg gegen seinen niederländischen Landsmann Jelle Klaasen. Bereits am 28. Dezember 2009 wiederholte Raymond van Barneveld das Nine Dart Finish bei der PDC World Darts Championship 2010.

Als zweiter PDC-Spieler hat Adrian Lewis am 3. Januar 2011 ebenfalls einen 9-Darter bereits im dritten Leg des ersten Satzes des Finals bei der PDC-Weltmeisterschaft geworfen. Dritter im Bunde ist seit dem 23. Dezember 2012 Dean Winstanley, der trotz dieses Kunststücks in der zweiten Runde der WM 2013 an Vincent van der Voort scheiterte. Der vierte Spieler mit einem 9-Darter ist Michael van Gerwen, der diesen im Halbfinale der WM 2013 warf. Bei der WM 2014 gelangen in Terry Jenkins und Kyle Anderson zwei Spielern ein 9-Darter, beide verloren jedoch ihre Partien; ebenso Adrian Lewis 2015 sein Achtelfinale gegen Raymond van Barneveld. Im Halbfinale der Weltmeisterschaft 2016 am 2. Januar spielte der Schotte Gary Anderson gegen Jelle Klaasen ebenfalls ein perfektes Leg, um den ersten Satz für sich zu entscheiden. James Wade gelang bei der Weltmeisterschaft 2021 ebenfalls das perfekte Spiel. In der dritten Runde spielte er gegen Stephen Bunting, verlor das Spiel aber 2:4 in Sätzen. Bei der WM 2022 warfen der Schotte William Borland und der Litauer Darius Labanauskas sowie Gerwyn Price einen Neun-Darter. Während Labanauskas in der 1. Runde 1:3 gegen den Belgier Mike De Decker verlor, konnte Borland das perfekte Spiel im entscheidenden Leg des Spiels gegen den Engländer Bradley Brooks erzielen. Ebenfalls bei der WM 2022 warf der damals amtierende Weltmeister Gerwyn Price einen 9-Darter im Viertelfinale gegen Michael Smith, "The Iceman" schied dann aber mit 4 zu 5 Sätzen aus. Bei der WM 2023 gelang Michael Smith im Finale, das er später mit 7:4 gegen Michael van Gerwen gewann ein 9-Darter bei gegnerischem Anwurf. Zunächst hatte Michael van Gerwen acht perfekte Darts gespielt, ehe er auf Doppel 12 vergab. Daraufhin gelang Smith das Kunststück. Wayne Mardle, Kommentator bei Sky Sports, bezeichnete das Leg als "[...] simply the best leg of darts ever, ever, ever".

Finalpaarungen

Männer

1Die Entscheidung im letzten Satz fiel in einem als "Sudden Death" bezeichneten Durchgang (Leg), da nach dem zehnten Leg noch immer Gleichstand geherrscht hatte (5:5). Der bis dato durchgeführte Turnus der abwechselnden Leg-Eröffnung war hier aufgehoben und durch das Ausbullen ersetzt worden.

Frauen

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Deutsche Teilnehmer an Darts-Weltmeisterschaften

Deutsche Teilnehmer an BDO-Weltmeisterschaften
 Irina Armstrong
 2013: Viertelfinale (Niederlage gegen )
 2014: Viertelfinale (Niederlage gegen )
 2015: 1. Runde (Niederlage gegen )

 Bernd Hebecker
 1993: 1. Runde (Niederlage gegen )
 Andreas Kröckel
 1996: 1. Runde (Niederlage gegen )
 Arno Merk
 2011: 1. Runde (Niederlage gegen )
 Michael Unterbuchner
 2018: Halbfinale (Niederlage gegen )
 2019: Halbfinale (Niederlage gegen )
 2020: Achtelfinale (Niederlage gegen )
 Andree Welge
 2002: 1. Runde (Niederlage gegen )

Deutsche Teilnehmer an PDC-Weltmeisterschaften

Österreichische Teilnehmer an Darts-Weltmeisterschaften

Österreichische Teilnehmer an BDO-Weltmeisterschaften
 Mensur Suljović
 2002: 2. Runde (Niederlage gegen )

Österreichische Teilnehmer an PDC-Weltmeisterschaften

Österreichische Teilnehmer an WDF-Weltmeisterschaften
 Christian Gödl
 2023: qualifiziert

Schweizer Teilnehmer an Darts-Weltmeisterschaften

Schweizer Teilnehmer an BDO-Weltmeisterschaften
 Sabine Beutler
 2006: Viertelfinale (Niederlage gegen )

Weblinks
 Offizielle Website der Lakeside-Weltmeisterschaft
 Aktuelle Informationen zur PDC Dart Weltmeisterschaft
 Statistiken zur PDC Dart WM (PDF, 12 kB)

Einzelnachweise

nl:World Professional Darts Championship

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The Dominion Algorithm Used to Steal the Election
Sorry for using the word, "algorithm." I suspect most of you reading this struggled thru basic algebra in high school and did not deign to venture into the world of calculus and other advanced mathematics. The explanation is simple. A calculation built into the computer software was executed to produce numbers that, if unexamined, appear to secure a victory for Biden. The numbers do not lie. Votes were manufactured for Joe Biden. The citizens of Pennsylvania voted overwhelmingly for Donald Trump. Joe Biden's folks tried to steal it.
A fellow by the name of Edward Solomon has done yeoman's work in digging into the Pennsylvania voting data and showing conclusively, in my view, how the Democrats, with the help of Dominion, rigged the vote. What was done in Pennsylvania, specifically Philadelphia, reveals how the Dominion software magically created votes for Joe Biden to swamp the actual number of votes Donald Trump was ringing up.
We shared this video a couple days ago. The video lasts about 40 minutes. It is worth your time. Here is our first post with the video.
EXCLUSIVE: Brilliant! America's Online Minutemen and Women Just Uncovered the Dominion Plot Transferring Vote Ratios between Pennsylvania Precincts (VIDEO)
But let me give you the Reader's Digest version. When the early vote numbers rolled in, it was clear that Donald Trump was on his way to a major win. The task for Dominion was to manufacture votes for Biden without making it obvious. They tried, but failed.
Mr. Solomon takes the raw vote data that was being streamed by the NY Times and downloaded it into a spreadsheet. That data allows him to look at vote totals by precinct and how they changed over time. He found that a variety of ratios were used in different sets of precincts. For example, his Exhibit 1 shows a group of precincts where the votes were being recorded at the following ratio–1 vote for Trump and 48 for Biden.
The diabolical system employed by Dominion started with needing to generate a total vote total for Joe Biden. Rather than employ a single computer calculation, Dominion used a number of algorithms. Mr. Solomon identifies at least 9 different calculations used to create these votes.
Exhibit 1 Ratio of 1 to 48
Exhibit 5 Ratio 4 to 63
Exhibit 7 Ratio of 1 to 5
Exhibit 9 Ration of 1 to 6
The data examined by Mr. Solomon is only one part of the proof of the voter fraud. Data from other parts of Pennsylvania will need to be examined to determine if there is a similar pattern or if the data from Philadelphia and Pittsburgh are outliers.
The Gateway Pundit has also posted several reports on the election fraud in Pennsylvania.
And it is odd that Dominion refused to testify under oath in front of a Pennsylvania House committee.
BREAKING: Dominion Voting Systems BACKS OUT from Testifying Before Pennsylvania State House Committee — What Are They Hiding? …Update: Presser at 10 AM
The next evidentiary question to be asked, and answered, is whether there are actually ballots that back up the numbers reported on the computer. If there are ballots for Biden but no ballots for Trump, that is conclusive evidence of the fraud.
There are multiple sworn affidavits from witnesses of truck loads of ballots being off-loaded at the center in Philadelphia. Those ballots must be examined. If the ballots only show Joe Biden's name and there are no ballots matching the numbers reported for Trump, that means one thing. Fraud.
The election results never made sense. We are quickly uncovering why.
The post The Dominion Algorithm Used to Steal the Election appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.

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Mindfulness means being awake, alert, aware, attentive and actually seeing what you are doing and what is going on around you. A "mindful" dealmaker is simply one who approaches the transaction, in sum and in parts, with mindfulness. It means paying attention to the big picture, understanding the continuity of events that brought the transaction into focus, relentless stalking of the truth and executing with speed and precision. A mindful dealmaker is diligent, but a diligent dealmaker may not be mindful.
On a personal level, any activity in which we are mindful, present and aware is going to be more fulfilling. On an organizational level, the payoff of mindfulness is the maximization of opportunity and the management of risk. Mindful dealmakers have more satisfaction from the dealmaking activity, enjoy the anticipated fruits of their labors and have fewer "surprises" after the deal closes.
Unfortunately, mindful dealmakers and mindful dealmaking may be the exception and not the rule. Otherwise, why would there be so many industry studies estimating that between 50% and 80% of mergers fail to deliver the anticipated benefits or unlock shareholder values? A significant number of deals are reported to actually erode shareholder value. It is no fun being a disappointed dealmaker.
Mindful dealmakers do deals that deliver the anticipated values and benefits. Mindful dealmakers make good deals because they make good decisions throughout and beyond the process of doing the deal.
As used here, mindful dealmaker refers to both the organization and the individual members thereof. The qualities of a mindful dealmaker can be possessed by an individual or in the aggregate by the M&A team or organization.
This article was written for the corporate acquirer whether strategic or financial. However, the principles herein should be of value to the advisors, I-bankers, accountants and other professionals who advise and assist the buyer in their quest for making mindful deals.
In an effort to promote the attitude of mindful dealmaking, MoneySoft has developed a list of twelve characteristics of the mindful dealmaker. This list is not intended to be all-inclusive. It is based upon experience, research and observation of the acquisition marketplace. It is presented to stimulate thought and discussion and hopefully provide a fresh perspective to the vital strategic activity of mergers and acquisitions.
Goals define the direction of an enterprise. Focus keeps the enterprise on course. Define your financial and strategic objectives before entering the acquisition arena. To wander into the acquisition arena without the aegis of clear objectives is to needlessly place yourself at risk. Clarity is power and focus magnifies power. The mindful dealmaker marshals his power to achieve the intended purpose, a deal that delivers.
A business transaction has a beginning and an end. The transaction begins with the opening of discussions and ends with the signing of agreements and the exchange of consideration. An acquisition or merger is a process that includes a transaction, but it is not just a transaction. The process begins with the thinking that leads to the formulation of clear goals and continues until the acquired company has been fully integrated and all anticipated economic benefits obtained with the minimum of surprises. Knowing that the art of M&A begins after the closing, the mindful dealmaker diligently tends to the planting while considering the cultivation and eventual harvest as well.
Tangible and intangible assets may change hands, but people are the essential ingredient in any value-chain. People sell companies, buy companies and advise the parties. People work within the target and acquiring companies. People provide goods and services to the company. People use the goods or services provided by the company. All of the assumptions about the performance of the business are based upon the decisions and actions of people in the future. The mindful dealmaker preserves value by tending to relationships. If a relationship cannot be maintained, it is severed quickly and as gracefully as possible. By shifting the focus from fear to the task at hand and opportunity presented by the deal, a mindful dealmaker reaps the fruits of human endeavor.
The life-blood of human endeavor is communication. There are many people with an interest in the outcome of an acquisition. They have questions, concerns and information needs. Insufficient communication fosters hearsay, gossip, speculation and the adoption of defensive positions. This is counterproductive. Silence almost always communicates the wrong message. Driven by clear purpose and steadfast focus, the mindful dealmaker is a clear and effective communicator. Lines of communication are opened and maintained between the principals in the deal, advisors, staff, employees and funding sources. Communications are frequent, relevant and congruent. Words have power. They can soften or harden hearts, open or close doors, create confidence or fear, inspire or discourage, inform or mislead and unite or divide. In the final analysis, the meaning drawn from words is what has been communicated, regardless of the words used. The mindful dealmaker chooses words carefully and listens to make sure that the message communicated is the one intended.
An acquisition is a significant business event. The stakes are high for all parties. It is only natural that they will try to present themselves and the "facts" in the best available light. This is called spin. Spin is readily available, but highly unreliable. Information can also be withheld for both legitimate and dubious reasons. A trade secret that would compromise a company's competitive position will be closely guarded. It goes against human nature to disclose facts that hurts one's self-interest. Sometimes the presenters of information don't fully understand what is being requested or the ramifications of what's provided. The mindful dealmaker relentlessly stalks the truth to find what is beyond the spin, locate what is hidden and get beyond people's assumptions and understandings. Due diligence is a part of stalking the truth. To stalk the truth means to follow the path of a question until you have its answer. It is also about knowing which questions to follow. It's about seeing and listening with mind and heart. By relentlessly stalking the truth, the mindful dealmaker gets answers for what is answerable and discovers the limitations of knowledge. The result is that better decisions are made, assumptions are understood and risks are addressed.
A report by Andersen Consulting cited a surprising reason for disappointing results in M&A transactions: objective financial evaluation analysis was not performed. This is the equivalent of drawing plans in the sand. Corporate decisions and actions produce a result. In the absence of reporting shenanigans, the company's financial statements reflect the effect of actions and decisions. The effect of these actions and decisions may carry over to the owner. The present and past will serve as a springboard for changes under new ownership. They will exert a powerful influence. Lack of linkage between the present performance and future expectations is a sign of hasty thinking and suggests that troubles may follow. The mindful dealmaker studies the numbers and the business decisions behind each and every line item. To do otherwise is to enter the arena blindfolded. All advantage will be lost.
The mindful dealmaker looks at the past, present and future, knowing that if you can't measure it, you can't manage it. Assumptions are identified, deal terms considered and results projected. An analytical framework provides a firm foundation for smart decision making. Smart decisions lead to right action. In this way, the mindful dealmaker creates a roadmap to success.
Another reason for disappointing M&A results is paying an excess premium-paying too much for the company. The mindful dealmaker knows that value is in the eye of the beholder and tears are in the eyes of those who overpay. A business should provide a future economic benefit. The value of that benefit can be estimated based upon the return after the cost of money and taxes. The return must exceed the after-tax cost of capital and provide a reward for the risk taken. The mindful dealmaker is painfully aware that the higher the purchase multiple, the thinner the margin for error. If the asset is absolutely vital and overpayment necessary, it should be a conscious decision made being mindful of the risks involved.
Sometimes words like synergy can be used to justify paying too much. Measure the expected dollar savings or revenue enhancement attributable to synergy before agreeing to pay a premium for them. Synergy is a seductive word. Here again the mindful dealmaker does the math to make sure that he is buying more than a word.
The structure of the final transaction will reflect the party's response to pressure, handling of stress and resolution of tension. Pressure is created by boundaries such as time, money, manpower and knowledge. A deadline creates pressure. So does a take-it-or-leave-it negotiating posture. Pressure causes things to bend or break. It can break a deadlock or break-off discussions. Pressure can be applied or removed. The mindful dealmaker responds to pressure with clear purpose, steadfast focus and resourcefulness.
Tension is created when the parties have opposing or contending needs or interests. It can exist between members of the dealmaking team (i.e., the deal's sponsor versus the devil's advocate). Tension will also exist between opposing sides in the negotiations, their advisors and capital markets. The mindful dealmaker resolves tension by first identifying the underlying needs, discussing them and finding viable alternatives that meet the needs of the parties involved.
Stress is a response to pressure and tension. It usually increases with uncertainty. It triggers the "fight or flight" response. People can respond by becoming aggressive or withdrawn. Left uncontrolled, stress diffuses focus and inhibits creative thought, making it difficult to handle the pressure and resolve the tension. Some individuals have a heroic response to stress. Stress can be experienced by the dealmakers and all of the parties related to the deal. Expecting a stress-free environment only increases the level of stress. The mindful dealmaker expects stress, assesses its level, pauses and reflects before responding and finds way to break the pattern so that it doesn't drain energy and focus.
Negotiation is the changing of a relationship to meet needs. The perceived ability of the mindful dealmaker to satisfy needs is a source of power and influence. The mindful dealmaker projects this power. Personal negotiating styles may vary. Trust may or may not exist between the parties. Personalities may attract or repel. Such is the nature of business transactions. The mindful dealmaker remains aware of the goal and steadfast in focus. Communications are maintained, critical information is discovered, problems are solved and gamesmanship avoided. The mindful dealmaker sets the climate, direction and content of negotiations through his role in them.
Acquisitions are complex, detailed and time-consuming. There are many risks and perils that await the ill informed. Help is needed and readily available. It is foolish to keep the counsel of "yes-men." Experienced, objective counsel is a necessity. It may be expensive, but the cost is negligible compared to the troubles that follow a poorly crafted transaction. It is also foolish to abdicate to one's advisors. The mindful dealmaker does not ask his counsel what to do. Instead he asks them to educate him on the alternatives, opportunities, risks and means to handle them to achieve a deal that delivers.
The mindful dealmaker obtains the tools of the trade. Armed with a network of contacts and productivity tools, the mindful dealmaker enters the arena well prepared. He apprehends the needs of his organization, its capabilities and limitations. His database contains sources for deal flow, funding sources, various professionals and sources of business information. A network is developed and maintained-ready when needed. Productivity tools are obtained and put into practice. Procedures and standards are established. When a deal opportunity is seized upon, there is no question on how to proceed. The mindful dealmaker is prepared, ready to spring into action with poise and clarity of focus.
Every deal is a learning opportunity. Learning takes place while the deal is being made and continues beyond the closing. Mistakes will be made, insights gained and new techniques developed. After an appropriate time, an inquiry is made into the efficacy of the post-deal integration plan and the performance of the company. Strategies will need to be reviewed, underlying assumptions refined, policies changed and systems upgraded to correct deficiencies and build upon strengths. By cleaving to what works and learning from what doesn't, the mindful dealmaker creates a stronger foundation for success.
Being mindful may seem self-evident. However, given the dismal success rate for M&A, a good dose of mindfulness may be just what the doctor ordered. The choice seems obvious. Be a mindful dealmaker or risk ending up like the emperor in the story of the Emperor's New Clothes.


Attorney Howard Rosen will be the featured speaker at a January 21, 2014 meeting of the Estate Planning Council of Manatee County.
Howard's presentation, titled "Asset Protection with Offshore Trusts", will take place at a lunch meeting beginning at noon at the Bradenton Country Club.
One hour of continuing education credit may be available, as certified by the Estate Planning Council.
For registration, attendance eligibility, and other information on the Estate Planing Council of Manatee County, visit them online at http://www.estateplanningcouncilofmanateecounty.org.


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Michigan National Guard has a hunger to help food banks
By Staff Sgt. Tegan Kucera, Michigan National Guard / Published September 18, 2020
Members from the 110th Wing, Battle Creek Air National Guard Base, Mich., now part of the Michigan National Guard COVID-19 Joint Task Force, work with the Food Bank of South Michigan, labeling, filling, and weighing bags of donated granola for local food pantries in Battle Creek, Sep. 11, 2020. The Food Bank warehouse serves 8 counties consisting of 285 food pantries in southern Michigan. Since March, Michigan National Guard teams have supported food banks across Michigan, distributing more than 7 million pounds of food to local communities. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. David Kujawa)
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. -- During normal times one in every six people struggle with hunger in southwest Michigan, but these are not normal times and that struggle has only grown larger.
For 38 years the South Michigan Food Bank in Battle Creek has been feeding people in eight counties in the southwest part of Michigan, and this continues during COVID-19 with the help of the Michigan National Guard.
"Early on, we realized our community needs us now more than ever," said Summer Sunnock, the advancement director for the South Michigan Food Bank. "We recognized that people are going to still need to be fed and we needed to keep them safe, so to continue feeding and keeping people safe, we moved our distribution model to a drive-thru. Our volunteers and the National Guard have been packaging and pre-packaging boxes and bags to hand out to our clients."
The South Michigan Food Bank distributes food to 285 pantries in their area, helping to feed over 100,000 people throughout the year. Since March, the amount of food they distribute has only increased with more families in need due to COVID-19 hardships.
Before COVID-19, food bank clients could come in and get their food. This is no longer safe, so the food bank switched to a drive-thru method. Sunnock said, some of the changes they have implemented would have eventually taken place, but they had to put them into effect within three months.
"I feel honored to be a part of South Food Bank in this time, where people need food now more than ever," said Sunnock.
In April, the Michigan National Guard was appointed to help seven of the area food banks throughout the state. In late July the Soldiers and Airmen who were on that mission were then tasked with other missions. Due to the increased need, the food bank missions were extended late last month with new teams assigned.
"I never realized how much the National Guard did until now, and we've been able to have a good relationship with them," said Sunnock. "Having that awareness of how they are constantly doing something to better communities, helping people who are in need."
The South Michigan Food Bank runs every Tuesday, and in March had about 200 families coming in. Now it is over 400 consistent clients. Due to continuous safety concerns, most of their volunteers need to stay home, and this left the food bank with more work and less help.
"I'm a very community-oriented person, so it's been an honor to me to be able to help out here," said Master Sgt. Carmen LaGuardia of the 110th Wing at Battle Creek Air National Guard Base, the non-commissioned officer-in-charge airmen at the South Michigan Food Bank.
Helping with the food bank is nothing new to LaGuardia: at home in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, she puts in about 150 hours a month into her local food pantry helping out. Now she has been tasked with helping on the southwest side of the state.
"It means everything to me, giving everything I can give and helping out and being a part of something," said LaGuardia.
Like many, she is happy to do her part during this pandemic. She is one of seven Airmen who has been tasked last month to come and help fill in the gaps that were still need at the South Michigan Food Bank.
"Whatever they need me to do I'll do it," said Staff Sgt. Mitch Kalinowski. "It's good to give back in whatever ways we can, especially with the coronavirus going on, the need is higher now than it has ever been."
Kalinowski is the non-commissioned officer in charge of the cleanroom, he was one of the original Airmen who was at the food bank in April. He has seen the increased need that has been placed on the food banks, and he is motivated to be back.
In one day they packaged 2,504 bags of granola, with each bag weighing two pounds this means they took care of 5,000 pounds of granola.
"We've been setting those goals and beating them, it's almost been easy for us because we're so motivated right now," said Kalinowski.


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La batalla de Shrewsbury fue una batalla librada el 21 de julio de 1403, entre un ejército encabezado por el rey, Enrique IV de Inglaterra, de la Casa de Lancaster, y un ejército rebelde encabezado por Henry "Hotspur" Percy de Northumberland, el militar más reconocido de su día y de antaño fiel del rey, habiendo incluso sido decisivo en su llegada al trono.

Aunque no fue la primera batalla en enfrentar fuerzas inglesas, según un cronista francés, fue «una batalla sin parangón en la historia» y fue la primera batalla en la que se enfrentaron arqueros ingleses, demostrando así la letalidad de los arcos largos. Aunque el resultado fue una victoria decisiva para el rey, al morir en combate Henry Percy, al finalizar la contienda por la noche no estaba claro quién había ganado, sobre todo porque el ejército del rey había tenido muchas más bajas, incluyendo al abanderado del rey, Walter Blount. El propio príncipe de Gales, Hal, fue herido por una flecha que le alcanzó en la cara.

Algunas fuentes consideraban que las fuerzas del rey contaban con 60 000 hombres, de los cuales 26 000 eran arqueros, pero hoy se considera exagerada esa cifra. Al menos una parte de la batalla tuvo lugar cerca de lo que es ahora el pueblo de Battlefield, en Shropshire, Inglaterra, alrededor de tres millas al norte del centro de la ciudad de Shrewsbury.

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Shakespeare dedica los dos últimos actos de su obra Enrique IV, parte 1 a la batalla.

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"Unfortunately, the implementation of the third mission is not yet part of the DNA of most academic institutions. In many cases, universities don't do much to promote the impact of the work done by researchers and professors, and oftentimes research initiatives are following a trend rather than pursuing a mission", says Andrea Di Anselmo, President of META Group.
This is not the case of the Polytechnic University of Turin, the oldest Italian public technical university. The institution was awarded by the European Commission with the "HR Excellence in Research", a distinction that recognizes the commitment in ensuring a positive and attractive environment for researchers from all over the world. Research and education are pursued together with a deep cooperation with the socio-economic actors. This facilitates the knowledge transfer and leads to a tangible impact in the economic, societal and scientific sphere.
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Skydiving in Wanaka
I've always wondered what it would be like to soar through the skies, as a little kid I would sometimes pretend be that superhero that flies around like Superman on the look out for bad guys. Well, fast forward 20 years later and here I am, standing totally petrified at the airfield in Wanaka looking up at people free-falling from the skies while waiting for my turn. I kept asking myself what did I just do? Why did i just pay money to jump out of a plane? I mean, the queue was long, I guess that gave me some time to calm my nerves as I came to terms that I was about to go skydiving for the very first time. Oh please don't let the parachute malfunction, was my mantra for the day. Followed by, please don't let me pass out mid-air or throw up in the skies.
Being situated in Queenstown earlier that day, the company that I booked an afternoon slot with provided a free return shuttle transfer from Queenstown to Wanaka, so that was awesome and convenient. Check out Skydive Wanaka for their packages, I'm sure you'll find something suitable for your budget. The drive took about a little over an hour, and before you know it you're at the hangar getting prepped and suited up for your leap of faith.
The hangar where 'jumpers' and instructors prepped for the skies.
Admiring the view and listening to screams echoing through the skies.
Eagerly waiting for his turn.
Coming in for a landing.
In that 20 minutes, I spent time people watching, some entered the plane nervous as ever, and landing with the biggest smiles on their face after. I suppose this isn't as bad as how I imagined it would be. In the next 2 minutes there was a lady who looked like the was almost 70 who started laughing hysterically as she touched down. If she can do this, So can I, I reassured myself. Soon the plane came to refuel and to pick up the next batch of jumpers, a lady with a clipboard started yelling "Is there a Jonathan Khoo here?" HERE I raised my hands. Awesome, you're good to go!
There it was, our cute little orange propeller plane that was going to take us up to the skies.
My hands started sweating and my heart rate probably went through the roof when she told me I was next. Questions started flooding into my head and I just kept saying, it will be fine, just think of it as a very prolonged bungee jump. Little did I know, it would feel totally different, much more enjoyable in fact.
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Got myself in the jump suit and was waiting to board the plane.
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Last to board, first to jump.
The very talented photographer who was going to capture this momentous occasion.
Our ascend to 12 thousand feet in the air. God, this looks too high.
The instructor strapped on to my back gave me a pat on the head and said have fun. I almost died when the shutters opened. The lady on my left clearly is going "I can't even"
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Before i knew it, the 45 second free fall came to an end.
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Computational representation for rigid and articulated assembly
With the increasing level of automation in assembly planning and assembly execution, it becomes more obvious that there is a gap between the output of a mechanical designer and an assembly planner. The question is: How to describe a designed assembly to an assembly planning system? The input to almost all the current reported automatic assembly planning systems is one-static-state of the final assembly configuration regardless the assembly is meant to be rigid or articulated. The inability to represent the assembly design completely, accurately and computationally has hindered the power of an assembly planner in dealing with articulated assemblies as simple as taking something out of a drawer. In this paper we identify a computational representation (specification) of an assembly. The basic idea of this representation is to use each oriented surface on a solid as a descriptive primitive and the symmetry group of the surface as a computational primitive. The relative motions (degree of freedom) under various contacts between a part or a subassembly and the rest of the assembly can be efficiently determined by computing these basic symmetry groups in a proved correct manner. The results reported in this paper lay out a more realistic and precise group theoretic framework than our previous work, and provide a concise, complete and computational representation for rigid and articulated assembly.
Proceedings of the 1997 IEEE International Symposium on Assembly and Task Planning, ISATP'97 - Marina del Ray, CA, USA
Duration: Aug 7 1997 → Aug 9 1997
Proceedings of the 1997 IEEE International Symposium on Assembly and Task Planning, ISATP'97
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Liu, Y. (1997). Computational representation for rigid and articulated assembly. 224-230. Paper presented at Proceedings of the 1997 IEEE International Symposium on Assembly and Task Planning, ISATP'97, Marina del Ray, CA, USA, .
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This second edition of Understanding National Accounts, that provides a comprehensive explanation of how national accounts are compiled, contains new data and new chapters, and is adapted to the new systems of national accounts, SNA 2008 and ESA 2010, that came into effect in September 2014. It approaches national accounts from a truly global perspective, with special chapters dedicated to international comparisons, globalisation and well-being as well as to the national systems used in major OECD economies, such as the United States.
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Christopher Dufresne is a popular American psychic and the son of Sylvia Browne who has claimed that her son has also received psychic abilities since birth and is very good at it.Christopher Dufresne has been working with his mother on books and other events for the past 20 years and has been making television appearances along with her. Even he has the ability to read people's minds and sort out their problems. He started his own psychic company and thousands of people have come to him for help. Sometimes both mother and son read the fate of a person.
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Whatever Happened To The Dog In The Bush's Baked Beans Commercials?
By Katy Canada/June 14, 2022 2:55 pm EST
Even if you're not familiar with the brand, there's a good chance that your favorite BBQ baked beans recipe involves a can Bush's Baked Beans. When we did our ranking of popular canned baked beans, the top three were all Bush's Baked Beans offerings.
The beautiful baked bean footage we've all come to love would not be complete without an appearance from legendary spokesdog, Duke, a Golden Retriever who had his paws on the secret family recipe. And Duke would be happy to share what makes them special, but Jay Bush, the founder's great-grandson who is seen in the commercials with the pooch, has done his best over the years to keep a lid on the secret formula.
What's no secret is Duke's popularity. His Instagram account, which keeps fans up to date on the pup's favorite things and his daily activities — from making tacos to going on adventures — has amassed over 18,000 followers. Furthermore, one of the original canine actors behind the role of Duke, a pup named Sam, according to Pop Icon, had fans coming out of his floppy ears. But what ever happened to the hardworking hound?
Duke lives on after Sam's death
Although Sam retired from the Bush's Baked Beans commercial gig years ago, his fans were sad to hear of his death in June 2018. At the time, USA Today reported that Sam was euthanized after suffering from an aggressive form of cancer. The dog lived in Apopka, Florida, with his owner, who trains animals to work in commercials.
The bit involving Bush and his canine companion began in the mid-1990s, when the company needed a new advertising campaign and decided that Jay's special relationship with his own dog, Duke, would be the perfect way to sell canned beans, according to NPR. They later started using dogs that were a little less camera-shy than the original spokesdog. In a statement, Bush's called Sam and Jay, "the embodiment of the BUSH's brand."
Sam had not represented Bush's brand in years at the time of his death. Although the actor had moved on to chasing tennis balls in greener pastures, the company will continue to use Duke as a spokesdog by employing other canine actors.


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For those of you who are unaware, I love to rock climb. Got started about 8 months ago, and fell in love instantly. This, however, was not the first time I had done this, I went climbing for the first time back when I was 16 and loved it. The problem back then was I did not have a partner to belay me, not to mention the closest rock climbing gym was 45 minutes away. I never was able to pursue it until last summer when my friend Chris out of the blue called one Saturday. "Get dressed, we are going to go climbing and check out a gym", I was all over the idea. I had wanted to join a gym for months, but didn't have anyone to go with, and as I am sure you are all aware, the human tendency is to procrastinate and not go. When you have someone to go with; there is a balance, you force them to go, and they force you to go. Anyway, we went and checked out Touchstone Fitness, a network of gyms through out the Bay Area.
Anyway, after trying it out for an hour and touring the facilities, we were sold. Signed up that day, went over to REI, bought all the equipment, and never looked back. I know what you are thinking; they go climbing once and then go buy all the equipment… NERDS! But it is not like that; we were sold immediately, and have been going religiously since we signed up.
Again I am getting side tracked; anyway I went to gym all last week, I have been frustrated because I have not been able to climb due to the fact that my hands are severely chapped and anytime I attempt to climb, they open up and bleed… gross! I know. So all I have been able to do is run. On an aggregate, I ran about 25 miles last week; by Thursday I was so sore that I could not even do that. The reason I am so determined to exercise as much as possible, is because I have put on 10 pounds in less than 2 weeks. I relate this to being engaged and getting comfortable, which I am totally against... (Being comfortable and lazy, not engaged... love you honey!!!) That is no excuse to let ones self go, plus the more weight one puts on, the harder it is to climb. This brings me to the point of this rant. Usually I run on a treadmill, but because I was so sore, I decided to use an elliptical. I never had used one of these before, I always thought they looked kind of lame and that I would not get the same endorphin release I get from running. WAS I WRONG! Oh my gosh, for those of you who have never exercised on one of these, you have got to try it. For those who have, WHY DIDN'T YOU MENTION IT TO ME!
The benefits of this machine in comparison to a treadmill are vast, thats not to say that I am going to give up the treadmill, it has been proven that using a treadmill is more effective for marathon training and endurance. But if all you want to do is get your heart rate up for a cardio workout, i.e. to loose weight, then this is the way to go. No impact on the knee's and the exercise is less jarring and a lot smoother. It takes some getting used to, but once you get the rhythm down, you start sweating almost immediately.
Again, I love climbing, and I have hated being out of it. When it comes to exercise, and I know this might sound like a contradiction, considering what I said above, I can not just sit and lift weights. The nice thing about climbing is it is always different. There is always a new route to try, or a new challenge to overcome. It is not the same thing over and over. Even sitting on a treadmill can be redundant, but I only do that after I climb to burn out. Climbing seems to be the best of both worlds, you get exercise beyond cardio, and the benefits are very similar to weight lifting. Not only that, but it is fun and exciting. Who would have ever known that exercise could be fun?
I have wanted to get this blog thing started for the last 2 weeks. At first glance it looked like a lot of fun; then my tech mind started to notice that there was more to the site than just posting text. I can add my own HTML script? I can write CSS? This is fantastic! The simple blog site that should have taken 5 minutes to setup became a monster of options, selfless promotion, and lots of flash files. Overall, I plan on putting this freedom of format to full use. I must admit, I joined Myspace at a time in my life where a moment of weakness would equal countless repercussions. I do, however, feel much better after having admitting to that. "My name is Jonathan, and I am a recovering Myspace user"… notice I did not say addict. I didn't fall enough to classify myself as a resident of a fake community of people with no lives who enjoy seeing themselves type useless phrases like "how's it going"? Had I said that, would you really have believed that I had recovered? Can you tell I hate that online predator service? To be fair Myspace did allow (to a certain degree) some blog options and script writing, but the negative aspects of it outweighed it's more functional features. It is catered more for teens… and adults with no lives still trying to hold onto a youth that is no longer tangible. Some people actually check it 4 to 5 times a day… I digress. Blogspot seems to be a nice cozy place to sit and enjoy oneself, without the pressure of advertising and the occasional invite from reta324 who is lonely, but a nice girl who wants to be my friend… "Myspace" a great place to build up ones self esteem and buddy list, and all it costs you is your dignity and soul. Needless to say, I am excited about starting my blog. And I just spent it complaining about something entirely off topic; I had originally intended to start off with a kind of summary of myself. I need to edit the title of this blog.
There is so much I want to talk about, unfortunatly my life is not that interesting to be able to keep a consistent flow of entries from week to week, especially if I give everything all at once. I am in the midst of building a new webpage/site for the wedding. This has been really exciting for me; I am embarking into a new realm of flash design. This, by far, will be some of the most creative and code demanding flash structure I have ever done… though at first glimpse it might not look all that impressive. I also designed a count down clock that will display how many days, hours, minutes, etc are left before the big day. Although a lot of your internet backend programmers hate flash, more than 2/3's of the internet runs on it… 2/3s!!! Which brings me to another complaint, just recently I bought an iphone, actually 2, but back to that latter… for those who know me, and I know what you are thinking… Quiet! In all honesty, the iphone is great and very robust; the limitations, however seem very odd to me. You can not send multimedia texts, which every other phone out there on the market can already do. Multi deleting of emails is still unavailable, and to quote Steve Jobs, "the iphone has a fully interactive Safari browser", which does not support flash. Again, 2/3s of the internet runs on this software in some form or another... hardly fully interactive. Originally, their fears were that voice over IP, supported by flash, would be used for phone conversations, instead of racking up minutes with AT&T, but that is no longer a threat. Considering that Adobe now owns Flash (they just recently bought Macromedia), you would think that Apple would have been gang busters to allow a Flash plug-in for the Safari browser, especially since Adobe and Apple have always shared interests.
Sorry about all the tangents, it's what I do!
Well I guess that is it for today, I really need to figure out what this blog is going to be synonymous with; Mezo is just a handle that I have used since the days of boards and handles. I continued using the name along with the infamous itsdafuz, under the assumption that keeping these names would be to my benefit, that they would be my unique identifier for the internet age, an age where standing out in a crowd is almost impossible. It is kind of weird to reflect back and think that something could have seemed so plausible at the time, and yet so idiotic in retrospect. "Don't listen to them, their jealous" I whisper to myself while patting my back.


Do you have an eye for someone? Does your boyfriend love you truthfully? Want to find out whether he cheats on you or not? Every question can be answered easily with the My Love Calculator. This divinatory oracle can predict your love interest's feelings for you and other things. Just like other love calculator, you can get a specific score on your love compatibility with another person. However, this one puts high emphasis on the quality and accuracy of your results. This means that this calculator is based on some existent knowledge. That's why you can receive advice to show the ability between you and your partner.
This love horoscope offers predictions based on Date of Birth or Zodiac signs. The calculator will deal with the information to provide the correct answers about your present relationship. Moreover, the My Love Calculator can give a deep insight to know how compatible your partner might be, how successful your future or present loves might be, and when you will get a proposal. Taking correct love decisions is essential towards getting the right person in life. Therefore, if you are unsure about having a right relationship with someone, try this calculator to see whether it's true or false.
Love calculator online is a useful way of providing you a general outline of what aspects might happen to your love life. It's extremely easy to use as you just need to type the correct date of birth and name of you and your partner. Don't hesitate to click Calculate button receive the report. Next, the calculator will do the prediction's process. The full process is done by using astrology so don't mistake it as a joke. However, bear in mind that not all the results given are true. You should use the predictor's words as a guideline to fix or enhance the love life. In some cases, the report can be completely wrong, but those cases are exceptional.
Not only telling further insights on your relationship, but the predictor or other psychic readings also help to point out the sorts of planetary positions considered to be the vital factors affecting the relationship between you and partner. Based on the date of birth, you can receive various solutions to deal with all different issues or problems. The calculator also sends you a table in which lists all the compatibility between each zodiac sign. If you want to get more information about each match, click on the percentage and figure out.
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Recently the Primary school have been working toward the school Pet Day. Along with a variety of Design Technology and Art creations, our Y4/5 class have been writing non-chronological reports about different animals. They enjoyed researching how different breeds were formed, how many domestic animals are often also useful for more than 'only' petting, and how they look after their offspring.
After drafting their piece, they peer edited their work before individually conferencing with their teacher, and finally publishing their Non Chronological information digitally during several sessions in our ICT computer suite.


The Venice office chair is small and perfect for a home office where space is limited.
The seat has a full 360 degree swivel and height adjustment within a range of 14cm.
The chrome plated five star base is set on castors for freedom of movement around your work or study area.
The Venice is a smart well styled office chair that enhances any home office.
Venice Small Home Office Chair White.
The seat is truley unique in that is it free standing with no armrests, supported by the metal frame around the entirety of the seat.


As the name suggests, a game with bombs. Collect KABOOM to get an extra life and bonus points.
Watch the sequence carefully, and then do it yourself after!
Try and hit the looser with the white ball by clicking on the white ball and pulling back.


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It's week three of my challenge to rediscover Toronto and summer has officially arrived. I'm not talking about the summer solstice. I'm talking about strawberries.
It was a cool wet spring in Ontario but now that the local strawberries are ready to pick summer can finally begin.
Strawberries are typically in season in Southern Ontario between mid June and mid July, but the timing and flavour is very dependent on the weather. Strawberries like warm days and cool nights. Get the perfect combination of temperature and precipitation, then the plants are lush and berries are plentiful.
Take a short drive from Toronto in any direction (except south) and you'll be sure to have found farmland. By my count there more than 10 farms in a 30 minute radius of the city where you can pick your own strawberries.
We spent a morning at Whittamore Farms. Now my fingers and the bottoms of my shoes are stained red and we've got a big bowl of fresh ripe strawberries for dessert.
Are they ready to pick? Have they been picked out, and if so, when will the next ones be ripe? Size doesn't matter, small and medium sized berries taste just as good as the large ones.
All of the farms sell buckets that you can purchase for collecting your berries, but if you bring your own, they will weigh it in advance and deduct the weight before tallying up your strawberry purchase.
I suggest that you go early when it is less busy and the temperatures are cooler. Most farms open between 8 -9 am during picking season. Weekdays are less busy if you don't like the crowds, but avoid Monday and Tuesday which are more likely to have fewer ripe berries available after a busy weekend of picking.
Strawberries unlike most fruit do not continue to ripen after they are picked so make sure that the berry is uniformly red. Picking by the stem instead of pulling the stem off the fruit extends the freshness of the fruit. You can avoid getting overripe berries by making sure that you only take the firm ones. If it feels soft, don't pick it.
It's inevitable. You will step on a few overly ripe strawberries. A couple may even stick to the bottom of your shoes. Do yourself a favour and wear the appropriate shoes, lest you ruin your favourite summer footwear.


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Sam Jichi
Sam is passionate about filmmaking; he sees it as the perfect medium and craft to connect with and move people. Although he respects film as a form of art and expression, he also sees it as an opportunity to entertain and tell a story.
Sam comes from a family of businessmen. After studying International Business at the American University of Paris in France, he decided to forge his own path, and study film. He attended the ArtCenter College of Design in Los Angeles, and the U. of Miami. After film school, he moved to New York to focus on making short films and writing screenplays. Sam is an artist and a businessman, an entrepreneur and a visionary.
Sam grew up in Liberia, West Africa, and was raised in Lebanon and Cyprus as his family traveled back and forth between the two countries. Motivated by humanity, Sam draws inspiration from traveling the world, and spending quality time with family and friends.
Sam Jichi resides in Austin, Texas with his wife and children.
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Democratic New York State Assemblyman Dov Hikind blasted senior Democrats Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer on Wednesday over their hypocrisy in refusing to condemn openly anti-Semitic Dem Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib.
Hikind highlighted the Democratic Party leader's denouncing of GOP Rep. Steve King of Iowa for his recent comments while turning a blind eye to Tlaib accusing "Jewish people of dual loyalty here in America."
"Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib, who, in one of her first acts as a member of Congress is to accuse the Jewish people of dual loyalty here in America, something that the enemies of the Jewish people going back to Nazi Germany and all over the world have used against the Jewish people.
"And who is her best friend?
"Who does she celebrate with, but Abbas Hamideh, who is a supporter of Hezbollah, a supporter of Hamas.
"I'm looking at his actual tweet.
"The supporter of two organizations dedicated to the destruction of the State of Israel, dedicated to the destruction of the Jewish people."
In 1983, in the deadliest single day for the U.S. Marines since the battle of Iwo Jima during World War II, Hezbollah was responsible for an attack in Lebanon that killed 220 Marines, 18 sailors, and three soldiers.
Hikind asserted, "This is a terrorist organization as defined not just by the Trump administration, the Obama administration before, and this is who our new member of Congress associates with?
Hikind targeted Democratic leaders: "Who is speaking out? Who is standing up?
"Is it Nancy Pelosi? Does she have the guts?
"Is it maybe, the 'Shomer,' the Watcher of the Jewish people, the minority leader of the United States Senate?
"Or is it only when it's a Republican the Democrats speak out?
"Or is it only when it's President Trump that the Democratic Party is united to condemn any kind of racism or hatred?
Hikind continued, "These are the words and the tweets of Linda Sarsour, who more recently said that she was honored and privileged to be on stage with Rasmea Odeh, Rasmea Odeh was convicted in the murder of two students who were murdered in Jerusalem in a store shopping for the Sabbath. Linda Sarsour was 'privileged' to be with Ms. Odeh.
Hikind stated, "Senator, you cannot sell out the principles that you have always lived by simply because you want to be president and you have to appeal to people on the extreme Left.


The Jeep Compass is crossover SUV range that was introduced in 2007 before a more successful second generation of the series was released in 2011. The model is based on the underpinnings of the impressive Jeep Renegade. Surprisingly, the range is conservatively styled, which is opposite to the other models of the brand. The direct contrast between the brands models highlights the Compass and attracts buyers attention. Considering the upgraded technology fitting into the cabin of the vehicle, this is a range of great potential. The range is available with a selection of petrol and diesel engines, for the diesel there is the; 1.6 litre MultiJet, 2.0 litre MultiJet and the 2.2 CRDi diesel motor. These engines deliver great off road ability as well as the capability to cruise comfortably at motorway speeds. In all, the Jeep Compass is a tough and tempting range that is a ideal for those who are looking for a smaller SUV.


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Raptors' Pascal Siakam to Return from Shoulder Injury, Make Season Debut vs. Nets
Mike Chiari@@mikechiariTwitter LogoFeatured Columnist IVNovember 6, 2021
Toronto Raptors head coach Nick Nurse said Saturday that Pascal Siakam will make his season debut against the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday, according to TSN's Kayla Grey.
Siakam has missed the Raptors' first 10 games this season after undergoing shoulder surgery in June.
While Siakam is arguably Toronto's best player, the Raptors have played well in his absence, going 6-4.
The 27-year-old Siakam has accomplished a great deal in five NBA seasons since Toronto selected him 27th in the 2016 draft.
Siakam was named the NBA Most Improved Player and helped the Raptors win their first championship in 2019, and he followed that with his first career All-Star nod during the 2019-20 season.
After averaging just 6.0 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game in his first two NBA campaigns, he broke out in 2018-19 with averages of 16.9 points, 6.9 rebounds and 3.1 assists per contest.
Although Kawhi Leonard was the unquestioned go-to guy on that 2018-19 team, Siakam played a huge role in the Raptors' winning it all, alongside Kyle Lowry, Serge Ibaka, Fred VanVleet and others.
Siakam was elevated to top-player status the following season after Leonard left Toronto and signed with the Los Angeles Clippers in free agency.
The 6'8" forward was up to the task, as he averaged career highs with 22.9 points, 7.3 rebounds and 2.2 three-pointers made per game, as well as 3.5 assists and 1.0 steal.
Siakam wasn't quite as good last season for a Raptors team that stumbled in the standings and missed the playoffs, but he was still productive with averages of 21.4 points, 7.2 rebounds, 4.5 assists, 1.3 three-pointers made and 1.1 steals.
OG Anunoby has been the go-to guy for Toronto this season, averaging a team-high 20.6 points per game. Toronto is also getting great play out of VanVleet, rookie No. 4 pick Scottie Barnes and Gary Trent Jr.
Adding Siakam to that group will be huge for Nurse, especially since the Raptors don't have anyone taller than 6'9". He figures to play a significant role in the paint for a team that has a chance to do damage in the Eastern Conference.


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SW Taiwan predicted to suffer most flooding due to global warming
1.2 million people in SW Taiwan could be displaced by flooding due to global warming by 2050
By Keoni Everington, Taiwan News, Staff Writer
(Tainan City Government EPA Bureau image) (Tainan City Government EPA Bureau image)
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Southwestern Taiwan, including Tainan City, in particular, is expected to be the region most heavily impacted by global warming, affecting over 1.2 million people, according to the environmental protection group Greenpeace.
On Sunday (Sept. 22), Greenpeace set up an 250-centimeter-tall ice sculpture inscribed with the Chinese characters "climate crisis" in Taipei's Ximending area, reported CNA. Greenpeace representatives at the exhibit said that if action is not taken quickly, 310 square kilometers could be submerged in Tainan by 2050.
Through the melting of the ice sculpture, Greenpeace activists hoped to raise awareness of global warming and demanded that Taiwan's 2020 presidential candidates propose sustainable solutions. They said that government leaders should actively respond to the crisis with a new energy policy.
The activists said that if Taiwan and the world do not take measures to actively reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, an estimated 1,398 square kilometers of Taiwan's southwestern coastal areas could be flooded, the equivalent to 5,377 Da'an Forest Parks, according to the report. The environmental organization estimates that over 1.2 million people in Taiwan could be displaced by this flooding, with Tainan City the most heavily impacted area.
Ice sculpture display in Xinmending. (Greenpeace photo)
The Paris Climate Agreement, which was signed in 2015, set a goal of preventing global temperatures from rising above 1.5 degrees Celsius. Many scientific studies have predicted that once the temperature rise exceeds 2 degrees Celsius, it will have a catastrophic effect on the earth's climate.
Tang An (唐安), an energy project manager for Greenpeace East Asia, told CNA that according to Greenpeace's latest report titled "The Analysis of the Impact of Taiwan's Sea Level Rise due to Global Warming," Taiwan's average annual surface temperature has increased by 1.3 degrees Celsius over the past 100 years. She said that in recent years, there has been an alarming increase in temperature trends in Taiwan, especially daily high temperatures.
Tang said that under a worse-case scenario, Taiwan's average temperature may increase by more than three degrees by the end of the 21st century. The event in Ximending was held two days after 16-year-old Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg inspired millions to participate in climate change strikes in over 150 countries around the world.
Marchers call for clean air in Taiwan
2019 poised to be hottest year in 72 years in Taiwan
Japan affected most by extreme weather in 2018: report
COP25: Greta Thunberg warns world leaders about climate inaction
Tuvalu prime minister urges UN to recognize Taiwan


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Bustop, Inc. v. Los Angeles Bd. of Ed. was the name shared by two separate challenges to the desegregation plan in Los Angeles, California, ruled on in 1977 and 1978.  The plaintiff, Bustop, Inc., sued the Los Angeles Board of Education over its policy of desegregation busing of students in order to fulfill the desegregation ordered by the California Supreme Court.  The plaintiff argued that the school district had ignored, "the federal rights of its citizens to be free from racial quotas and to be free from extensive pupil transportation that destroys fundamental rights of liberty and privacy."  The District argued that it had acted in accordance with its court-ordered and approved plan to desegregate the district.  In the 1977 case the court ruled in favor of the plaintiff. However, in the 1978 case, the court ruled in favor of the Board of Education.

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Q: pass list of values from html button to python scripts i have a html template like:
<button id="demo-btn-" >Pack</button>

            <input type="checkbox" onClick="toggle(this, 'no')">
            Invoice
            User
            Order date
            Amount
            Status
            Tracking Number

    {% for oid,dbd,stts,tp in new_orders %}

            <input type="checkbox" name="no" value="{{oid}}">
            {{oid}}
            Steve N. Horton
            {{dbd}}
            {{tp}}
            {{stts}}
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        {% endfor %}

when i select the checkbox in
 all the checkboxes in
 are selected. Now i want, when i select the checkbox and press the pack button, the oid value for each row should be passed to a django view. How to do that?
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I want to pass multiple oids as a list to python script. I can do that if i can pass these as a list to django app's views file. I dont know how to pass a list or a value to a django application.

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Apple AirPods 2 Unveiled: Features and Price
Apple have officially taken the veils off the second iteration of its popular wireless headphones/earbuds — the AirPods. This comes not too long after Apple unveiled new versions of iPad Air and iPad mini. The company had also earlier announced new line of iMac computers with refreshed specifications two days ago.
About the new 2nd-generation AirPods, it comes with a number of rumored features; features which users have equally been expecting. Sadly, some rumored features (color change/introduction of multiple color variants, design modifications, biometric additions etc.) were left out by Apple. We, however, list the new features of the AirPods 2.0 below.
1. Wireless Charging
This is arguably the highlight feature of the AirPods 2.0. Both the AirPods and the case look exactly identical to the original first-gen AirPods. This time, however, users will be able to charge their cases wirelessly as the new AirPods 2.0 case come with support for wireless charging.
The newly-introduced wireless charging case supports the Qi charging standard which makes it compatible for use with almost all wireless chargers out there. Additionally, there is a new LED light indicator on the wireless charging case that reveals the battery life of the AirPods. The wireless charging case is, however, optional. You can choose to by an AirPod 2 with a regular case or a wireless charging case.
Interestingly, both the regular and wireless charging cases have a lightning port for wired charging. If you are in a place where there is no wireless charging pad, you can still hook the AirPod 2's wireless charging case to a lighting cable. Also, compare to the previous generation, the new (wired & wireless) charging cases help extend the total battery life of the AirPods by 24 hours.
To allow users of the first-gen AirPods enjoy the wireless charging feature, Apple made the wireless charging case backward-compatible. Owners of the first-gen AirPods can buy the wireless charging case as a standalone accessory on the Apple website.
2. New H1 Chipset
The new 2019 AirPod 2 is powered by Apple's new headphone-focused H1 chipset. Compared to the W1 chipset that powers the original AirPods that were released almost 2 years ago, the new AirPods — according to Apple — offers better battery life (up to extra 1 hour of talk time); improved mic clarity; handsfree "Hey, Siri" wake-word integration; as well as faster connection time when switching between devices.
The H1 chipset also comes with support for Bluetooth 5. So users can expect to enjoy faster syncing as well as many other features of the Bluetooth 5 technology.
AirPods 2: Price
The AirPods is available in two different purchase combinations. Buyers can choose to purchase the new AirPods 2 with a wireless charging case for USD $199 or buy the AirPods with the standard case for USD $159.
Apple will also sell the wireless charging case to existing AirPods users as a standalone accessory for USD $79. You can buy the new AirPods on the official Apple Shop.


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Q: Objects in scala class Node(var name:String = "") {
  this.name : String = name
}

x = Node()
y = x

x.name = "Error"

if (x eq y) println(true) else println(false)

I have the above code in scala and I don't think I understand how objects work. The above prints out false. The two variables should be equal but they are not. Also if I try y.name is empty. Shouldn't it be th same with x?
What do I use if I want them to modify the same object?

A: I'm not sure how you're defining and using your code, but a simple example in the REPL produces the right results:
scala> :paste
// Entering paste mode (ctrl-D to finish)

class Node(var name: String) { }

// Exiting paste mode, now interpreting.

defined class Node

scala> val node = new Node("hello")
node: Node = Node@3c01cfa1

scala> val otherNode = node
otherNode: Node = Node@3c01cfa1

scala> node.name = "x"
node.name: String = x

scala> node eq otherNode
res0: Boolean = true

scala> otherNode.name
res1: String = x


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Around 60 MBA/EMBA students attended the Entrepreneurship Summer School product development workshop.
This took place at Startup Manufactory with speakers Matt Kuppers, CEO of Startup Manufactory and Timo Hilhorst, co-founder of Startup Manufactory.
Read the full article at Startup Manufactory.