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enRoute, Air Canada's award-winning in-flight magazine, has for more than a decade published an influential annual ranking of Canada's top 10 new restaurants.
In 2015, I ate my way across Canada for a third time, hitting up more than 30 new restaurant recommended by enRoute's panel of food-world insiders. My eventual Top 10 featured chef Justin Leboe's Pigeonhole, a post-fusion wine bar in Calgary, in the king's seat. The rest of the list included delicious new restaurants in Saint John, Galiano Island, Toronto, Vancouver, St. John's, Gatineau, and Winnipeg – the first time in 14 years that a restaurant from Manitoba has ranked in the Top 10.
The print feature appeared in enRoute's November 2015 issue, and in June of 2016 my writing was recognized with a Gold National Magazine Award in the category "Service: Lifestyle." Click here to read the full story online.


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Q: how to get selected dataRow from combobox I have a combobox which is bound to a dataset.  I'm trying to get the DataRow the text of the combobox represents, but I can't find it.  I've tried the following:
 private void cboItems_SelectedIndexChanged(object sender, EventArgs e)
    {
        DataTable flexoItems = (cboItems.DataSource as DataTable);

        DataRow row = flexoItems.Rows.Find(cboItems.Text);

        //DataView view = new DataView(flexoItems);
        //DataRow row = flexoItems.Rows[view.Find(cboItems.Text)];

        lblItemDesc.Text = row["Description"].ToString();
        lblTotalQty.Text = row["QtyOnHand"].ToString();
    }

I feel like I'm just missing this.  How can I get the other values from the row of a combobox selection?

A: I am assuming you used data binding to populate the combo box.  In that case use the SelectedItem property of combo box.  It will probably contain a DataRowView, so you can use code like this.
DataRowView vrow = (DataRowView)cboItems.SelectedItem;
DataRow row = vrow.Row;

A: How to get selected row from datacombo's datasource on VB .NET VB2010, VB2012.
This should work on VB 2010 and up if you have a form with a datacombo bound to a DataBindingSource in the form.
Dim dr As DataRowView = LOCAL_FORMBindingSource.Current
Dim r As DataSet.MY_TABLERow = CType(dr.Row, DataSet.MY_TABLERow)

MY_FIELDTextBox.Text = r.MY_FIELD

I have added this info here since I was not able to find it anywhere else or found here any option to post it on the appropriate VB forum.

A: Private Function GetRowDataText(col As Integer) As String
    Try
        Dim dRow As DataRowView=Type(comboBoxName.SelectedItem,DataRowView)
        Return dRow.Row.ItemArray(col)
    Catch ex As Exception
        Return String.Empty
    End Try
End Function

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While their revengers and allies continue to protect the world from the various dangers a superhero could not cope with, a new threat comes from the cosmic space: Thanos. The intergalactic strike follows the goal of collecting all six Infinite Stones - incredible power artifacts, with which you can change reality by will. Everything Avengers encountered earlier led to this moment-the fate of the Earth has never been so vague.


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Guide to Saint Peter's Basilica
by Fr. Giovanni Giuliani OFM Conv
©1995 A.T.S. Italia- Roma (all rights reserved)
St. Peter's Square
The Dome
The Facade
The Portico or Atrium
The Holy Door
Center Door
The Door of Good and Evil
The Door of Death
The Interior
The Pieta by Michelangelo
Monument to Pope Pius XII
Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament
Monument to Pope Gregory XIII
Gregorian Chapel
Statue of St. Peter
The Baldachin by Bernini
Altar of the Confession
The Tomb of St. Peter
The Four Relics
Monument to Pope Clement XIII
The Chapel of Saint Petronilla
The Chapel of the Cathedra
Monument to Pope Urban VIII
Monument to Pope Paul III
Chapel of Saint Leo the Great
The Chapel of the Madonna of the Column
Monument to Pope Alexander VII
Left Transept
Chapel of St. Gregory the Great
Monument to Pope Pius VII
Chapel of the Transfiguration
Monument to Pope Innocent VIII
Monument to Pope John XXIII
Chapel of Saint Pius X
Monument to Pope Benedict XV
Monument to the Stuarts
The Baptistry Chapel
This door was presented to Pope Paul VI (1963-1978) in honor of his eightieth birthday on 2 September 1977. It was designed and cast in bronze by the artist Luciano Minguzzi. It develops the theme of the ancient conflict between Good and Evil. The figures on the right leaf portray Good. a) Saint Augustine who fought the Manichean heresy during his life is shown closing a heretic's mouth because truth must triumph and error must be repudiated; b) Good is symbolized by the two doves building a nest, because love is creative; c) the gift of Baptism is great, it purifies and makes us true children of God. One of the fruits of good is to be free of excess patriotism and racial discrimination. A kneeling weaponless soldier receives Communion from a Black cardinal; d) Vatican II tried to unite humanity in a single, big family. Pope John XXIII and Pope Paul VI are shown with the three cardinals who presided over the committees. e) Knowing that one is free of earthly bonds, like Lazarus who rose from the dead and was released from his death clothes, and having a good friend as the Archangel Raphael was a friend to Tobias, are all positive consequences for those who seek the Good.
The left leaf portrays Evil: a) Saints Vitalis and Agricola master and salve were crucified on the same cross because they were Christians b) the owl is the symbol of evil because it stalks the dove, symbol of Good; c) the martyrdom of St. Andrew, Peter's brother, together with the ferocity of slavery, is one of the poisonous fruits of evil that brings dishonor upon the dignity of man who was created in the image of God; d) murder only comes from the evil one; man, the slave of evil tortures his brothers for religious or political reasons; e) Cain, who killed his brother, Abel, is both victim and slave of evil, like the thief who did not even convert when Christ died and a crow picks at his brain.
In the past funeral processions left the basilica through this door, so it was originally known as the Door of Judgment. It was ordered by Pope John XXIII (1959-1963) who commissioned the sculptor Giacome Manzu to create this modern bronze masterpiece. He brilliantly developed the theme of Death that leads to holiness.
1. The death of two of the greatest figures who ever had human form: Christ as he is being taken down from the cross, and the Virgin Mary, just dead, rapidly ascending to heaven so that her pure body not be corrupted by the tomb;
2. this high relief, a sign of Christian hope, depicts the cut vine and stalks of wheat: their "deaths" give us bread and wine, symbols of the Eucharist and antidotes of death, because "he who eats of this bread will have eternal life".
3. this panel is filled with solemn drama: a) the violent death of an innocent (Abel) and the serene death of the just (St. Joseph); b) the awful death of the first pope, (St. Peter) and the holy death at prayer (John XXIII); c) the cruel death of the first martyr (St. Stephen) and the bitter death of Pope Gregory VII in exile; d) agonizing death in space and the sorrowful death of the mother who outlives her child.
4. even the six animals below the last panels recall the drama of death, with an admonition to remain faithful.
5. On the inner part of the door, in addition to the artist's handprint, there are two scenes that refer to the second Vatican Council. The door handles themselves recall the theme of death: they are shaped like handkerchiefs, used to wipe away tears of sorrow.
Once inside the basilica the visitor immediately becomes aware that this is not only the shrine containing St. Peter's tomb, it is also a holy place of the religion for which Peter so generously gave his life. Here Catholics come to profess their faith in God, in Jesus Christ and in their Church, which is "one, holy, catholic and apostolic," and to reaffirm their promise to remain faithful to peter in the person of his successors. "Here we are in St. Peter's, in the Vatican Basilica, the most beautiful church of the most beautiful religion in the world … How can one but adore a religion that is capable of producing such beauty?" (Stendhal)
A brief stop at the beginning of the central nave offers a magnificent view: grandeur, splendor, spiritual peace and serene joy come together here. The immensity of the place, the harmonious ceiling, the colored marble floors, the statues of the saints who founded religious orders and congregations in the niches of the pillars, in fact, they are the jewels and true pillars of the Church. In the middle, as if to mark the holiest place, the tomb of St. Peter, stands the magnificent baldachin designed by Bernini beneath Michelangelo's majestic dome.
Along the perimeter of the central nave of the transept, and above the arches, portrayed as female figures are the twenty eight Christian and human virtues that help us as we travel on our journey towards God, source of all that is good.
The basilica extends over an area of 25,616 square meters; the outside perimeter is 1,778 meters long. It has 44 altars, 11 domes, 778 columns, 395 statues and 135 mosaic pictures. The central nave is 187 meters long, 140 meters wide at the transept, 46 meters high. The dome rises 137 meters into the Roman sky.
This building, the creation of some of the world's greatest artists, is a lasting testimony of faith in the Church. It embodies the majesty, power, glory, strength and beauty of God who welcomes all to His church.
Before taking a look at the most important artworks inside the basilica, let us stop a moment. Two pairs of chubby little angels support the holy water stoups, and they remind us to respect the silence of this place of worship because, "My house shall be called of all nations the house of prayer" (Mark 11:17)
This is probably the world's most famous sculpture of a religious subject. Michelangelo carved it when he was 24 years old, and it is the only one he ever signed. The beauty of its lines and expression leaves a lasting impression on everyone.
With this magnificent statue Michelangelo has given us a highly spiritual and Christian view of human suffering. Artists before and after Michelangelo always depicted the Virgin with the dead Christ in her arms as grief stricken, almost on the verge of desperation. Michelangelo, on the other hand, created a highly supernatural feeling.
As she holds Jesus' lifeless body on her lap, the Virgin's face emanates sweetness, serenity and a majestic acceptance of this immense sorrow, combined with her faith in the Redeemer. It seems almost as if Jesus is about to reawaken from a tranquil sleep and that after so much suffering and thorns, the rose of resurrection is about to bloom.
As we contemplate the Pieta which conveys peace and tranquility, we can feel that the great sufferings of life and its pain can be mitigated.
Here, many Christians recall the price of their redemption and pray in silence. The words may be those of the "Salve Regina" or "Sub tuum presidium" or another prayer. After Peter's Tomb, the Pieta Chapel is the most frequently visited and silent place in the entire basilica.
It is said that Michelangelo had been criticized for having portrayed the Virgin Mary as too young since she actually must have been around 45-50 years old when Jesus died. He answered that he did so deliberately because the effects of time could not mar the virginal features of this, the most blessed of women. He also said that he was thinking of his own mother's face, he was only five when she died: the mother's face is a symbol of eternal youth.
Pope Pius XII (1939-58), who guided the Church during the difficult days of World War II could not fail to be honored in the Basilica he loved so dearly.
The Cardinals ab eo creati ordered a monument to him that was made by the famous artist Francesco Messina in 1964.
A high pedestal further augments the already tall figure of the pope who stands majestically in the robes of his authority and spiritual power. His far reaching gaze extends to the horizon and imminent war. With his famous gesture, hand raised in blessing, he symbolically tries to stop the oncoming disaster.
His prophetic words to the heads of state before the outbreak of the war have become famous "Nothing is lost with peace, everything can be lost with war."
Opposite this monument is the one to his predecessor Pope Pius XI (1922-39), the pope of "dauntless faith", of the great social encyclicals, the pope of Catholic Action, of the missions, of the Eucharistic Congresses, of the University of the Sacred Heart. This pope, who could force the devastating consequences of totalitarian regimes, condemned their doctrines from the beginning. Pius XI was also the first Pope Sovereign of Vatican City, a title recognized by the Lateran Treaty (11 February 1929). The monument was created by Francesco Nagni (1949).
Under the altar, between the two monuments in a crystal casket are the remains of the Blessed Pope Innocent XI (1676-89). This pope was highly respected for having encouraged morality in public life and for having contributed to the victory of the Christian forces that defended Vienna against the Turkish siege in 1683.
Above the altar is a mosaic by Pietro Paolo Cristofori (1738), a copy of Domenichino's (1581-1641) Martyrdom of St. Sebastian.
This is a silent chapel, filled with the scent of flowers and incense. Perhaps it is the most mystical in the entire basilica. The Blessed Sacrament is here for the faithful to see, and it is particularly awe-inspiring for Catholics. It brings to mind the words and melodies of the Lauda Sion Salvatorem, the Pange Lingua and the Adoro te devote, the great hymns written by St. Thomas Aquinas when he composed the Holy Office for the Feast of Corpus Christi.
These hymns seem to develop in a joyous crescendo, following the harmonious lines and colors of the gilded stucco on the ceiling, the gaze of angels in mid-flight, and the slanting rays of light that gently illuminate the space. All this beauty helps the soul, as does the intimacy and silence of this place, the trusting dialogue of prayer which becomes a song of joy.
The tabernacle, by Bernini (1598-1680) is based on the famous Gianicolo temple by Bramante. The two large angels kneeling on the altar watch us, filled with joy and invite us to worship and pray, and to forget the deafening noise of the world for an instant or two. Mesmerized by all this, pilgrims and visitors alike can leave frivolity aside, and contemplate what is really important. The devout may kneel before Christ, their "Bread of Life" who brings the "word of eternal life."
Before being elected to the papacy, Gregory XIII (1572-1585) taught jurisprudence at the University of Bologna. An expert in law and theology, he was sent by Pope Pius IV to the Council of Trent. As pope he worked hard to support Catholicism when the new Protestant creeds were spreading through Bavaria and Poland. He had direct contacts with many saints: Carlo Borromeo, Filippo Neri, Ignatius Loyola, and Roberto Bellarmino as well as indirect contacts with Saint Theresa d'Avila and Saint John of the Cross. During his papacy Jesuit missions flourished in India, Japan and Brazil; he can also be considered the founder of the Gregorian University; the great master of polyphony, Pierluigi da Palestrina and the poet Torquato Tasso were his protegés. He also issued the Gregorian Calendar. Eminent scientists and astronomers pointed out that the last calendar reform, by Julius Caesar in 45 B.C. contained some errors, and therefore, over the past sixteen hundred years these errors had grown to 10 days. The correction was made in 1582, October 4th was followed by October 15th. This episode is depicted in the bas-relief carving on the sarcophagus. The pope is shown with famous mathematicians and astronomers including the Jesuit Priest Ignatius Danti, Father Clavius of Bamberg and Antonio Lilio of Calabria, who are well visible because the allegorical figure of Wisdom, with helmet and shield is lifting the drapery to reveal the meeting of scientists presided over by the pope. The figure of the Pontiff may well be the most beautiful in all papal iconography. The monument was carved by Milanese sculptor Camillo Rusconi (1658-1728).
In the Annals a leaflet much used during the XVI century, it says that this chapel, the first one to be finished according to Michelangelo's designs, is the most beautiful and lavish in the world. It is indeed worthwhile to stop and admire the inlays of colored marble, mother of pearl, and gemstones, the carved capitals, mosaics of all colors and the enchanting stuccowork on the ceiling.
Above the altar, set into fine marble, is an image of the Virgin Mary. It was originally in the old basilica and is known as Our Lady of Succor. She joyfully presents Jesus, "blessed fruit of her womb" who will redeem our sins.
After presenting their credentials to the pope, Catholic diplomats accredited to the Holy See go to the chapel of the Blessed Sacrament in the basilica and stop here to ask the Virgin for her assistance; then they go on to see the Tomb of St. Peter.
In the middle of the altar is a porphyry urn containing the remains of St. Gregory of Nazianzus (died 390) who was known as the Luminary of Cappadocia. Together with St. John Chrysostom, Leo the Great and Gregory the Great, he was an ardent defender of Church Dogma and a brilliant theologian. With his colleagues, he now rests in the basilica.
To the right of the chapel is the monument to Pope Gregory XVI (1831-1846), who did much to defend the faith.
This ancient statue of St. Peter, portrayed as he gives a blessing and preaches, while holding the keys to the kingdom of heaven is famous throughout the world. Some scholars have attributed it to Arnolfo di Cambio (1245-1302), but others believe that it is a V century casting.
Pilgrims who come to the Basilica traditionally touch and kiss its foot, so that it is literally worn thin. In the Middle Ages pilgrims who reached Rome, touched and kissed the foot of the statue and prayed to St. Peter asking that he be merciful and open the gates of heaven for them if they died during the pilgrimage.
On 29 June, the feast of St. Peter, the statue is clothed with an amice, alb, tiara, stole, red cope and a ring so that it practically seems to come to life.
Fine marble, Sicilian jasper, green porphyry and the "marble of St. Peter" decorate the pedestal. Behind it, there is what seems to be a fine brocade draping, however, it is actually a mosaic. Above the baldachin, in a circular mosaic is a portrait of Pope Pius IX (1847-1878), the first Pope who in nineteen centuries reigned longer than St. Peter himself, who had led the church for twenty-five years. Pius IX sat on Peter's throne for thirty one.
This supreme example of Baroque art was the first masterpiece that the twenty six year old genius, Gianlorenzo Bernini made for St. Peter's Basilica. It is impossible not to admire this fantastic, sumptuous bronze canopy supported by four spiral columns, richly decorated with gold, as it majestically rises upward.
It seems to be, and is, a gigantic processional canopy. It is here that pilgrims through the centuries have stopped to pray and honor St. Peter.
Above the four finely carved white marble pedestals adorned with the three bees of the Barberini family crest (Pope Urban VIII, 1623-1644 who commissioned the canopy was a Barberini) rise the spiraling columns.
They are decorated with gold olive and laurel branches, and graceful little putti. The first part of the columns with helicoidal fluting, typical of Roman tombs symbolizes the soul as it moves heavenward.
Above the columns, weighing a total of 37,000 kgs, is the impressive draping, decorated with festoons that seem to flutter in the breeze.
The white dove in the middle symbolizes the Holy Spirit, and above the capitals, four angels hold wreaths of flowers, while other smaller ones hold the symbols of the papacy: tiara, keys, sword and the Gospel. Above it all is a cross set on a globe, at a height of 29 meters.
It is well known that in creating these columns with their ascending curves, Bernini drew on ancient models. Some sources say that the vine-leaf decorated columns from the old Basilica came from ancient Greece, others say they were from Solomon's Temple in Jerusalem. These eight columns (plus one which is in the Vatican treasure) now decorate the loggia of the reliquaries that Bernini made in the pillars supporting the dove. This brilliant project was begun in 1624 and was completed after nine years of intensive work. It is the largest known bronze artwork.
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Utilization & Marketing - Forest Products
U & M Program
Division of Forestry
Prospective New Louisiana-Pacific Siding Mill Moves From Hoyt Lakes to Cook
By: Kristen Bergstrand Utilization & Marketing coordinator, Division of Forestry, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
There have been developments in Louisiana-Pacific's (LP) interest to bring new siding capacity to Minnesota. Foremost, LP will not be building a new mill in Hoyt Lakes. Instead, it has purchased the old Ainsworth oriented strand board (OSB) mill in Cook and is currently looking at ways it might locate new siding capacity there.
According to Curt Stevens, LP's chief executive officer Cook will have a detailed evaluation of the site to determine operational feasibility, costs and on site engineering needs. The Cook location is better suited for the new siding capacity then Hoyt Lakes because of its existing infrastructure, including a rail line, wood yard, logistics, potential equipment to purchase, and same great local labor. The Cook site should remain eligible for the same state incentives LP would have received if it decided to build in Hoyt Lakes.
Stevens thanked Minnesota for its great support of LP's efforts to locate siding capacity in the state. He spoke with Governor Dayton, the Iron Range Resource and Rehabilitation Board (IRRRB), and key state politicians before announcing the mill exchange and Cook site purchase.
The Cook site was purchased in September from Laurentian Properties LLC. LP had been leasing the wood yard at the Cook site for the last few years.
The October 28 press release announced not only the purchase of the Cook mill site but that LP had exchanged its ownership of a shuttered oriented strand board (OSB) mill in Chambord, Quebec with Norbord Inc. for their closed OSB mill in Val-d'Or, Quebec. The advantage of the Val-d'Or mill to LP is that it is in the aspen wood basket (Chambord is not). LP's siding product requires a high percentage of aspen wood fiber.
Stevens states it is not preventing Norbord from entering the siding market, by exchanging the facilities. He referenced several other factors besides being able to produce the product that might limit entry into the market such as LP's up-and-down history in siding and the marketing and sales force support behind the product.
The estimated siding production at the Val-d'Or mill would be about 255 million ft² per year (based on its OSB production capacity when it closed in 2012). The Cook facility is estimated to produce 400 million ft² per year (based on LP's OSB equipment available in North America that could be used in the Cook mill). For comparison, LP's existing facility in Two Harbors produces 190 million ft² per year.
LP won't have a plan to move forward at the two facilities until after engineering, asset and site assessments are complete. However, Stevens said that Val-d'Or would likely move forward first because it has:
an existing skeleton crew who has maintained the equipment since 2012
a Canadian tax credit that could reduce start-up costs
an ability to come online in only 12-15 months
existing equipment that may be modified to increase capacity.
LP's siding business continues to be a strong asset to the company portfolio. They are estimating to grow their siding products 14 percent per year for the next few years. While LP is exploring engineering options for the two new facilities, by the end of 2018 they will need to bring new siding capacity online to meet their projected product demand. Stevens said to expect news in February 2017 after they meet with the Quebec government on wood licenses and reengage on the Minnesota incentives.
LP is a manufacturer of engineered wood building products and is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under "LPX." It is located in Nashville, Tennessee.
Press Release, October 28, 2016, "LP Announces Mill Exchange to Increase Siding Capacity."
Q3 2016 Louisiana-Pacific Corporate Earnings Conference call webcast and Q3 2016 Earnings Release Presentation.(Click on "events," then "past events.")
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June 23, 2011 — Regional planning officials are about halfway through their year-long review of the MetroWest and Interstate 495 corridor that will eventually identify top priority development and preservation sites around the region.
For the past few months, the Metropolitan Area Planning Council and the Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Council have met with local officials in 37 communities to develop a master list of needs as part of the 495/MetroWest Development Compact. These range from possible sites for new homes or commercial shopping centers to crumbling roads, bridges or wastewater treatment plants in need of upgrades. Other communities have identified areas they want to preserve as open space.
The goal is to create a report by the end of the year that will prioritize the region's top needs.
And on Tuesday night, regional planning officials met in Boxborough to give the public some of the first clues about how the process is coming along so far.
The idea of the 495/MetroWest Development Compact is a simple one, according to Robert Mitchell, the state's special assistant for planning initiatives in the executive office of housing and economic development.
Jeffrey Mullan, secretary and CEO of the state Department of Transportation, and Gregory Bialecki, secretary of the state Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development, announced the creation of the compact in June 2010, but the program got underway in earnest at the beginning of this year.
During the past few months, regional planners have researched past reports and studies and have gone around to each of the 37 communities in the coverage area to develop a municipality-specific list of priority sites.
The region being studied stretches along I-495 from Westford in the north to Plainville and Foxborough in the south and from Natick and Wayland in the east to as far as Worcester in the west.
Already, 646 priority areas have been identified through the first round of interviews with local officials.
Of those, 226 are development sites, meaning local officials would encourage commercial or residential construction in these areas. Another 383 are preservation spots, meaning local officials want to protect them from development. Another 37 are some sort of combination or other designation.
The developable sites represent 23,000 acres of land, according to Vera Kolias, a planner with the Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission, which is one of the groups involved in the project.
On Tuesday, more than 50 people attended a public forum at the Holiday Inn Express in Boxborough to look at maps of each of the communities in the coverage area and discuss some of the sites that have been identified.
Most in attendance expressed praise for the state committing about $350,000 to study the region.
"Money is going to be more limited in the future, so it's good to put money in those places where it's going to be most beneficial," said Eric Denoncourt, Southborough's town planner.
However, he acknowledged that the tough part is getting representatives from 37 different communities to agree on what the most important regional priorities are.
Allan Fierce echoed that sentiment. Fierce serves on the Stow Conservation Trust, a group that advocates for land preservation. He too is happy to see the state identifying the region as a place for priority projects.
"The question is, will they seek to protect and develop the right places?" Fierce said.
Bialecki said that after priorities are developed in the region, it will be the state's responsibility to do the next part.
Even in an environment of constrained resources, "We still have the capacity to do big things," Bialecki said.


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Curie's balanced attack proves too much for St. Charles North
Defenses have had good luck shutting down the top scorers during the 90th Pontiac Holiday Tournament. Curie's balance makes that difficult to plan for.
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PONTIAC, Ill. — Defenses have had good luck shutting down the top scorers during the 90th Pontiac Holiday Tournament. Curie's balance makes that difficult to plan for.
"That might be the key to our team," Curie coach Mike Oliver said. "We don't even know who our best player is. We go with whoever is cooking that day. That's the strength of our team. We try to go with a full house against a pair.''
St. Charles North led the Condors, the two-time defending champions, by four with two minutes left in the third quarter.
It was all clicking for the North Stars. Ethan Marlowe, a 6-8 senior, was dominating in the post and making three-pointers. Rugged and talented Max Love, a 6-5 senior, was a matchup nightmare for Curie.
Everything changed when Marlowe and Love headed to the bench with four fouls. Curie went on a run to retake the lead and remained in control in the fourth quarter. Marlowe and Love never found their spark again, and the Condors won the quarterfinal 63-54.
"[Chikasi] Ofoma came up big in the fourth quarter," Oliver said. "He started maneuvering and using his strength and height. It got [Marlowe] in foul trouble, too, which was big. But we just started moving the ball and making easy shots in the fourth quarter."
Ofoma had 19 points and eight rebounds. He scored 10 in the fourth quarter.
Marlowe has been the best player at the tournament through the first two days. He had 19 points, 13 rebounds and three blocks. Love had 12 points and seven rebounds, and his brother Jude scored 18 and grabbed six rebounds for the North Stars (7-3).
"[Marlowe] is tough, and their offense is really good," Ofoma said. "They move without the ball really well and set good off-ball screens. It's hard to guard them."
St. Charles North only managed one field goal in the last 4:28. When Marlowe and Love weren't hot, the North Stars struggled to score.
Phoenix Bullock scored 17 and sophomore Carlos Harris added nine points and seven rebounds for the Condors (14-0). Curie will face the Joliet West vs. Benet winner in the semifinals on Thursday.
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GST: This is a value-added tax which is applied to all goods and services purchased in Canada.
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Latched On Mom: Do I Make Enough Milk For Baby?
First of all, I'd like to address a product that has recently debuted at Target, and other stores that is marketed for new mothers... I became aware of this yesterday from a share by Debunked on Facebook and wanted to let my readers know that this is a very deceitful product. It is a "test" to see how much milk that you make. These people have no way to guarantee their results, and must have absolutely no knowledge about lactation whatsoever. The people who support this product are almost as bad as the people who created it. The amount of milk that you're able to pump IS NOT A RELIABLE INDICATOR of how much milk you produce (source HERE). Below is a picture of this product.
There is a petition to remove this product from Target shelves, and I am urging everyone to sign it- https://www.change.org/petitions/target-remove-milkscreen-breastfeeding-assessment-test-from-store-shelves as well as educate yourself further about how to tell if you make enough milk.
I wanted to discuss some key points about this blog post "Do I make enough milk for baby?" because it is a very common question for new moms. Often it just feels like you can't be possibly making enough breastmilk to satisfy baby. Here's some common reasons I've heard (or experienced myself) why moms have that feeling that they don't make enough milk.
Concern: Baby is fussy when breastfeeding.
Concern: Your breasts feel "empty."
Concern: You pump and what comes out isn't nearly what you think baby needs.
Answer: The average mom can pump between 1-3 ounces per pumping session. Most babies are much better than getting milk out than a pump is (source HERE).
Here is an image that REALLY helps you put it into perspective of what baby needs per feeding. Pic from HERE.
It's not a bad thing to doubt yourself as a mother, every child brings a whole new realm to your universe and there's a lot of unexpected surprises along the way. If you're worried about how you're doing things, you're ok. It just means that you care and want the best for your family. By learning you grow and develop faith in what you are becoming. Believe in yourself and find like-minded people to support you.


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Produced by Peter Gabriel & Bob Ezrin
Album Scratch My Back
The Book of Love Lyrics
The book of love is long and boring
No one can lift the damn thing
It's full of charts and facts and figures
And instructions for dancing
But I
I love it when you read to me
And you
You can read me anything
The book of love has music in it
In fact that's where music comes from
Some of it is just transcendental
Some of it is just really dumb
I love it when you sing to me
You can sing me anything
And written very long ago
It's full of flowers and heart-shaped boxes
And things we're all too young to know
I love it when you give me things
You ought to give me wedding rings
About "The Book of Love"
"The Book of Love" is the eighth song on Peter Gabriel's eighth studio album, Scratch My Back. The overarching theme of the song is a holistic description of the human emotion of love.
What have the artists said about the song?
I was introduced through a friend to the Magnetic Fields, and really fell in love with the song writing and the quirky way the band interpreted their material.
This wonderful lyric is deeply romantic and a little cynical at the same time, which opens it to an audience that wouldn't buy slush. This was the track that stood out to me on 69 Love Songs and we were working on the strings for my track 'Signal to Noise' at the time. I thought it would be great to hear this performed on strings and just managed to get it arranged in time and recorded during the 'Signal to Noise' session. Claudia from the Magnetic Fields tells me that they're getting a lot of requests now for this particular version for wedding ceremonies, and it was used on the last episode of the Scrubs TV series, and seems to have generated its own cult following as a result. It's also lovely to be working with my daughter Melanie again on the vocals.
"The Book of Love" Track Info
Written By Stephin Merritt
Vocals Melanie Gabriel & Peter Gabriel
Arranged By Will Gregory, Peter Gabriel & Nick Ingman
Orchestrated by Nick Ingman
The Book of Love by The Magnetic Fields
Remixed By
The Book of Love (Remix) by Peter Gabriel
Scratch My Back Peter Gabriel
1. Heroes
2. The Boy in the Bubble
3. Mirrorball
4. Flume
5. Listening Wind
6. The Power of the Heart
7. My Body Is a Cage
8. The Book of Love
9. I Think It's Going to Rain Today
10. Après moi
11. Philadelphia
12. Street Spirit (Fade Out)
13. The Book of Love (Remix)
14. My Body Is a Cage (Oxford London Temple Version)
15. Waterloo Sunset (Oxford London Temple Version)
16. Heroes (Wildebeest Mix)


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A recent study found that we experience greater happiness and satisfaction as we age.


The search giant's new interactive tool is helping to track and prevent deforestation.
Just how staggering is global deforestation? From 2000 to 2012, the world lost roughly 500 million acres of forest. That's the destruction of 50 soccer fields' worth of trees every minute of every day—for 4,765 days.
In an attempt to curtail illegal logging, Google has partnered with several environmental organizations to create Global Forest Watch, an interactive online tool that sends out alerts when something's suspect in the leafier parts of the world. It's like an online neighborhood watch for the forests.
How does it work? The open-source system uses algorithms to scan satellite images for abrupt vegetation density changes worldwide due to logging or fires while letting users sign up for updates from specific regions like Indonesia and Brazil, where deforestation is rampant.
The tool can also aid environmental law enforcement. Despite spanning 1.4 billion acres of forest (half of the earth's extant tropical jungles), the Amazon has only 200 officers to counter deforestation. So rather than seek out illegal loggers, officials can receive real-time dispatches from individuals and communities who are able to upload their own data.
More important, perhaps, Global Forest Watch could mean major change to big industries: Gone are the days when companies can claim not to be aware of illegal logging that's occurring several time zones away, according to Businessweek.


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China Focus: China unveils experiment for landing on Mars
BEIJING. KAZINFORM - China on Thursday unveiled an experiment simulating the process of a probe hovering, avoiding obstacles and descending to land on Mars, Xinhua reported.
The experiment was held on a trial ground, the largest in Asia for test landing on extraterrestrial bodies, in Huailai County, north China's Hebei Province.
China plans to launch the Mars probe in 2020, aiming to complete orbiting, landing and roving in one mission, an unprecedented achievement, according to the China National Space Administration (CNSA).
How to safely land on Mars is one of the biggest challenges facing the mission.
The experiment simulated the gravity of Mars, about one-third of the gravity on Earth, to test the design of the lander.
Zhang Rongqiao, chief designer of China's first Mars exploration mission, said after the probe is launched, it will take about seven months for it to reach Mars. The final landing procedure, however, will only last about seven minutes, which is the most difficult and risky part of the whole mission.
«The natural environment of Mars is very different from that of Earth in many aspects, among which the Martian gravitational acceleration is only about one-third of that of Earth. In order to simulate the landing procedure under the gravitational acceleration of Mars, we have constructed this whole facility,» Zhang said.
Ambassadors and diplomats from 19 countries including France, Italy and Brazil, as well as representatives from the European Union, the African Union and the Asia-Pacific Space Cooperation Organization were invited to visit the experiment.
Zhang Kejian, administrator of the CNSA, said since the official kick-off in 2016, China's Mars exploration program has progressed well. The hovering and obstacle avoidance test for the Mars lander is a crucial step of the project.
Zhang said China has been actively promoting international cooperation in space exploration. To date, China has signed over 140 space cooperation protocols with 45 countries and international organizations.
China has collaborated with France, Italy and Brazil in developing satellites for ocean, earth resources and astronomical observation and the study of seismic precursors, Zhang said.
China's Chang'e-4 mission embodies China's hope to combine wisdom in space exploration with four payloads developed by the Netherlands, Germany, Sweden and Saudi Arabia.
In April, the CNSA announced opportunities for cooperation with Chang'e-6 and asteroid exploration missions.
Earlier this month, China announced it would make the 16-meter optical data obtained by the Gaofen-1 and Gaofen-6 satellites available to global users.
«All these measures have enabled more countries, especially developing countries to enjoy the benefits brought by space technology and to advance socio-economic development,» Zhang said.
Keywords: Space exploration , World News,


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Q: Using external IdP to authenticate to Banno We want to utilize an external IdP that provides authentication services with Banno. Is there an option to configure it as OIDC IdP and redirect users to authenticate with it?
looking through Banno authentication framework I only see references to pulling data from Banno assuming user was already authenticated. Cannot find any documentation to how to configure redirect-to-IdP for authentation

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'Christopher Fowler is an award-winning novelist who would make a good serial killer.' - Time Out
Bryant & May
The Key To A Great Mystery
When it came to filling in the Crime Writer's Association form for which sub-genre of crime I wrote in, I had to stop and think for a minute. I suddenly felt like Hamlet and the players discussing types of play; comedy-pastoral-allegorical and so on. What was I? Not procedural, that's for sure, not cosies either, thank you very much. All I could come up with was 'mystery', and surprisingly, that categories wasn't listed. Why mystery? Well, the Bryant & May novels are not strictly whodunnits or out-and-out comedies, but have elements of many different types on book. One thing I did notice is that I'm often drawn to an element of locked-room mystery (although that wasn't listed either). The locked-room story is in itself a sub-genre of another category, the 'impossible' crime.
Otto Penzler is an editor of mystery fiction in the United States, founder of the Mysterious Press and proprietor of The Mysterious Bookshop in New York. Who better to go to when you want to know about the best impossible mysteries? He's just edited what must be the world's most complete collection of locked-room mysteries ever assembled. It's called 'The Black Lizard Big Book of Locked-Room Mysteries', and it runs to nearly a thousand pages. Here are some of his recommendations.
'Ellery Queen's The House of Haunts (1935) sees a man attempt to return to a large house that has disappeared overnight. People had gone into it, smelled its mustiness, touched its contents, but when they returned in daylight it had utterly vanished.
Cornell Woolrich, under the pseudonym William Irish, wrote All at Once, No Alice (1940), in which a man briefly leaves his bride in their hotel room on their wedding night. When he returns, the room no longer exists, his bride cannot be found, and everyone with whom they came in contact denies ever having seen them before.
The Day the Children Vanished (1958) by Hugh Pentecost describes a school bus filled with children entering a road with no exits but the bus never comes out at the other end.
In Edward D. Hoch's The Theft of the Bermuda Penny (1975), a man disappears from an automobile that has made no stops along its journey, leaving his seat belt still fastened.
In two of the cleverest stories, a man enters a house from which he never is seen to leave. Lord Dunsany's classic The Two Bottles of Relish (1932) and Stephen Barr's The Locked Room to End Locked Rooms (1965) begin with the same situation but have vastly different solutions, both of which provide a shock of comprehension that rattles the bones.'
My personal favourites include those by Edmund Crispin and of course, John Dickson Carr's utterly bonkers 'The Hollow Man'. Sadly, the book isn't available on Kindle, which means you have to lug the thing around in order to read it – but it's superbly put together and really worth the effort.
The Locked-Room Mysteries, edited by Otto Penzler (£19.99, Corvus), is out on 15 January
6 comments on "The Key To A Great Mystery"
Jo W says:
The storyline of All at Once,No Alice seemed familiar. After my next cuppa builders,I remembered. A British black and white fifties film – So Long at the Fair. I wonder if the screenplay was based on the story by Cornell Woolrich?
Stephen Groves says:
I keep Mrs STALKY in a locked room. No mystery there.
wos there a section headed "crap"? tee hee
Vivienne says:
I once tried to devise a locked room murder scenario, and came up with something that seemed plausible. But I'm not a writer, still less a murderer, so not sure it will ever get tested.
J. Folgard says:
I love Penzler's Black Lizard anthologies. I discovered them via his Christmas crime collection and got the Ghost Stories book later. Excellent stuff and a fun format! Head of Zeus recently released short stories he commisioned for his Mysterious Bookshop and it's a great package too. I'm going to add this one soon, it looks really entertaining!
Mark Pack says:
Your comment showed a flair for writing I thought Vivienne, so you never know…
Cornell Woolrich, Edmund Crispin, Ellery Queen, Locked room mysteries, Lord Dunsany, Otto Penzler
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The largest city and the capital of the Czech Republic, Prague has been an important cultural, scientific and political center for most of its 1,100 years of existence. Founded around the 7th century, enjoying permanent growth and development until the end of the 19th century, the city became the capital of the Holy Roman Empire and one of the most important settlements of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
It became the capital city of Czechoslovakia after World War I. In 1939, the Nazi German troops occupied it, then it came under Soviet influence in 1945. After Czechoslovakia dissolved, the city was chosen as the capital of the Czech Republic, in 1993.
My son and I took a few weeks and explored Europe by plane, train & rail. I think after the trip I can confidently say Prague was amongst our favorite cities. I have been to 9 plus counties in the EU and there is nothing like this that I have experienced to date. I could have lived there for 3 months, so really anything less than that I would consider a very limited taste of what this great city has to offer.
Prague is the capital of the Czech Republic, and the focal point has to be the Old Town Square dating back to the 1400's. The astronomical clock installed in 1410 is mind blowing, and there are another 100 things to see in the square if you have the time.
I really enjoy taking photos of old buildings and interesting architectural elements, and Prague really delivered. We arranged for a flat very close to Charles Bridge at about 30 Karmelitská. We actually booked flats throughout the whole tour a few months in advance via Home Away & VRBO. You get much more for the money, and you can usually be right in the middle of the action staying in homes, rather than hotels.
The food there was better than anything I experienced throughout Europe, great portions, inexpensive and great tasting. Beer and cocktails were terrific as well however I usually drink whiskey neat so I don't have much experience outside that. The people were fantastic and we got around pretty well with Google translate and the occasional English speaking bar keep.


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NBC 4 New York/Marist Poll Finds de Blasio Would Cruise to Victory
By Melissa Russo	• Published October 5, 2017 • Updated on October 5, 2017 at 8:34 pm
Democratic incumbent Bill de Blasio has a "formidable advantage" over his challengers in the New York City mayoral race, the latest NBC 4 New York/Marist poll finds.
The October survey results released Thursday show that de Blasio leads his closest competitor, Republican Nicole Malliotakis, by 42 points among likely voters citywide, including those who are undecided yet leaning toward a candidate. In his 2013 victory, de Blasio had a 49-point margin over his closest opponent.
Fifty-eight percent of likely voters citywide support de Blasio, compared to Malliotakis' 16 percent. Third-party candidates Bo Dietl and Reform Party candidate Sal Albanese each have the support of 5 percent of likely voters. Michael Tolkin has 1 percent.
"As the first debate of the general election draws near, Mayor de Blasio has a formidable advantage of his challengers," said Dr. Lee M. Miringoff, director of the Marist College Institute for Public Opinion. "He may not reach the margin of victory he achieved in 2013, but right now the mayor has points to give."
Of the registered citywide voters surveyed, 42 percent think de Blasio is doing either an excellent (7 percent) or good (35 percent) job in office. His approval score is little changed from the 44 percent he received in the September poll.
But 29 percent of registered voters citywide think he's only doing a fair job, and 23 percent say he's performing poorly as mayor.
Most city residents think de Blasio has not improved affordability during his tenure: 48 percent say it's as affordable as it was before de Blasio became mayor, and 38 percent believe it's even less affordable. Only 10 percent of adults in New York City say it's more affordable. The results were about the same in September.
As for the direction of the city, 46 percent believe it's headed in the right direction while 43 percent say it's moving in the wrong one. Last month, 47 percent of respondents said the city was on track while 43 percent said it was off course.
The NBC 4 New York/Marist poll surveyed 1,137 New York City adults on October 3 and 4 by phone using live interviewers, including 428 likely voters. There's a margin of error of 4.7 percent.
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The fantabulous (and incredibly beautiful) Sara Flower, has been so kind to award me The Beautiful Blogger Award! It couldn't have come at a better time since I was just trying to pick a nice weekly blogging topic. Thanks so much, Sara!
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Thanks so much for thinking of me. I've started to decorate my blog with them since they're so pretty!
Congratulations Lauren – it couldn't have happened to a nicer blogger!!!
Thanks Steve! I actually thought of you but thought your masculinity might be challenged since it seems that only females are nominated 🙂 But you do have a beautifully hilarious blog!
Oh, I wasn't fishing, Lauren. But if you come across any "Rugged, Manly, Staunch and Pure-Hearted" blogger awards feel free to throw one my way!
LOL! See, that is why I love your blog!
Congrats and thanks, Lauren, for the nomination! Your blog is one I also read immediately. It really is a great blog.
Btw, my site will be moving soon! I finally took the plunge and got a wordpress.com site. I'm working really hard on it, and I hope you follow me over there!
I'm so glad someone else has problems with the verification thingies, I swear it's like I'm taking a surprise quiz when they pop up.
Of course I will definitely follow you! I can't wait to see the new blog!
Thanks so much for your wonderful comments. You are so funny. I love your blogs and your personality. It is great to be a part of your blogging. Thanks for the award.
Thanks so much for the award, Lauren! 🙂 Sorry I wasn't around to reply quicker.
Like you I LOVE yoga pants (much more fashionable than their sweat pant cousins, huh! LOL). And lights on at night help scare spiders away, too. 🙂 At least I hope so.
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Dad Surprises Son with Rare Brain Condition, Turning up at His School after a 7-Month Deployment
By Dayna Remus
https://news.amomama.com/283631-dad-surprises-son-rare-brain-condition-t.html
Kingston McGill missed his father to death, hoping that he would return alive and in good shape. Little did he know that he was about to experience one of the most memorable moments of his entire life.
In 2019, a 10-year-old Kingston was about to receive a tear-jerking surprise that would leave him in a state of disbelief and tears.
If anyone deserved this beautiful moment, it was this young boy who had been battling a rare brain condition.
Kingston McGill reuniting with his father Jesse McGill. │Source: facebook.com/FirstCoastNews
A CONSTANT BATTLE
This life-threatening issue is called Arteriovenous Malformations (AVMs), which cause the brain's vessels to tangle. At that time, he had suffered three aneurysms as a result.
The condition is anxiety-provoking for any parent because one headache could become an emergency with unknown consequences.
On top of dealing with such an overwhelming disorder at such a young age, Kingston also faced another obstacle.
Kingston McGill posing lying on a hospital bed.│Source: facebook.com/FirstCoastNews
KINGSTON'S SUPERHERO
This 10-year-old took on the challenge of coping with his navy commander, dad's absence, who had been deployed to West Africa. Talking about his father, the young boy said he wants to follow in his father's footsteps, to, as he expressed:
"..help them and protect them."
Nevertheless, no matter how inspired he was by his father, 38-year-old Jesse McGill's vocation, Kingston missed his dad dearly, who at the time had been gone for just over seven months.
Kingston McGill posing for a picture with his immediate family. │Source: facebook.com/FirstCoastNews
NOTHING HAPPENING HERE
It was like any other day at school when Kingston was suddenly told he would be receiving a surprise. The boy could never have imagined what was about to happen.
As his dad walked through the door, Kingston was immediately overcome with emotion. He ran towards his dad shrieking and crying as McGill got on his knees and pulled him in for a hug.
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Kingston McGill.│Source: facebook.com/FirstCoastNews
AN EMOTIONAL REUNION
His son was unwilling to let go of his father as the robust exterior of the navy man broke down, his eyes filling up with tears. McGill recollected:
"I felt so relieved that I was finally there to protect him again and that he wouldn't have to face any challenges without me."
The dad said leaving his wife and Kingston's mother Jesse McGill to look after their child on her lonesome was incredibly difficult for him.
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As a boy of his age would, Kingston described this reunion purely, innocently, and without overdone pretense, simply saying:
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Understanding the massive nature of the boy's dad coming home, the school said he could take the day off. Hopefully, Kingston grabbed the opportunity and spent the rest of the day soaking in the beauty of having his father back home.
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about what philosopers should know about math. I don't think it's off topic. There is a fair amount of questions not necessarily related to technical issues. I can give you a list but you can check yourself. That aside, I think my question is interesting, especially because it's a good thing to have an opinion by both mathematicians and philosophers on this subject.
I agree that the question is interesting. I think it worthy of discussion and that it would be nice to get many points of view from mathematicians who are interested in discussing it.
Having said that, some have deemed it unsuitable for MathOverflow. A proper reply would involve more discussion than this platform intends to handle; the question is not so much of interest to mathematicians ( and the MO community ) as it is to philosophers; the presence of the word "should" leads to subjective interpretation and responses, and may result in more heat than light.
There may come a day when the MathOverflow community is ready for your question. I submit that such a day will not come before the end of this year. I will join you, however, in inviting suggestions as to where such a question would be favorably received. There may be a philosophy.stackexchange forum, and hopefully other possibilities will be provided by some of the community members.
Wasn't your question already answered, despite being closed?
MO is not "ready" in the sense that enough people do not believe such questions could hold interesting answers (for them individually) -- and they are not even willing to give it the benefit of the doubt: see what answers actually appear and let the community measure this by up- and down-votes.
Maybe, in the future, the mentality will change and relax about this kind of thing, who knows. Probably, it won't for the next few years until a second generation of users develops.
ask the same question at http://philosophy.stackexchange.com.
start a blog post, leave a comment on the thread with the link to your post and an invitation to discuss it there -- and tag the post with PlanetMO so that it can be found via http://www.mathblogging.org/planetmo.
I have voted to reopen the question, since I find it both interesting and relevant, although I also would find it very hard for someone to improve upon Jeremy Shipley's answer. But I would certainly be interested to read an answer from someone who could.
Meanwhile, please note that the question has already also been asked at the philosophy forum at http://philosophy.stackexchange.com/questions/537/what-should-philosophers-know-about-math-and-natural-sciences. But that question aims to receive answers from mathematically-minded philosophers, and what is desired here instead I think are answers from philosophically-minded mathematicians.
Ah! Thanks, Joel. I hadn't check whether it had already been posted... Silly me.
Although the question has some intrinsic interest, I was one of those who voted to close, and I would do so again. I just feel that the question, especially as it was phrased, invited argument, and more importantly was being asked of the wrong audience. Why should mathematicians presume to know what philosophers "should" know about mathematics?
The mention of Markovian processes just seemed like one-upsmanship, I'm afraid, though I accept it probably wasn't intended as such.
Does the lack of knowledge about math or science in general, have an impact on a philosopher's ability to reason about the world and figure the right path to follow?
seemed to me either vague or almost impossible to answer properly. Are we talking about a hypothetical philosopher? the Platonic ideal of a philosopher? actual philosophers, naming names and giving examples?
In short: it seemed to me that a proper answer to the question, as opposed to one that made everyone feel superior, was unlikely to materialize, and that if left open the question would attract answers of low quality. But this, I admit, remains a fairly subjective call on my part.


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He continues to carry Cardiff on his shoulders with pride, and this evident love he holds for his city is reciprocated tenfold by his local community. Keeping humble and true to his roots, he is quickly building the foundations towards global success following on from the critically acclaimed EP 'My Side Of The Bridge' released March 2021 via the MTGM label.
Since the release he has gone on to be nominated for a Welsh Music Prize 2021, been unveiled as the Welsh Ambassador for Independent Venue Week, attended the Mobo Awards as part of Unsung Class 22, selected to be the first Welsh Mobo artist to perform and showcase at SXSW 2022 and sold out his first highly anticipated 'Homecoming' headline show!
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Hungarian film wins prestigious Golden Bear prize
Hungarian film Testről és Lélekről (On Body and Soul) received the Golden Bear prize at the 67th Berlin International Film Festival on Saturday
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Hungarian film Testről és Lélekről (On Body and Soul) received the Golden Bear prize at the 67th Berlin International Film Festival on Saturday.
Hungarian director Ildikó Enyedi's film has also won the International Federation of Film Critics (FIPRESCI), the Ecumenical Jury Prize and the readers' prize of German daily Berliner Morgenpost, the Hungarian Film Fund said.
On Body and Soul tells the story of two people working at a slaughterhouse in Budapest who discover that they have the same dreams at night and they attempt to make them come true.
The only Hungarian film that won the prestigious award previously was Marta Mészáros's Adoption in 1975.


We meet on the first Wednesday of the month at 7:00pm.
We have various speakers and activities, as well as refreshments part way through the evening.
We invite ladies from Peasedown and the surrounding area to join us.
During the summer months we take to our bikes to explore the fabulous countryside and cycle tracks around Peasedown St John. Join us Fridays at 6:15pm at Church for about an hour's cycle - hopefully the distances will get longer as we get fitter! Anyone is welcome, but you will need to be able to cycle about 5 miles - if the hill is too steep, we'll be walking up it. We're fair weather cyclists though - if it's raining, we won't go!
As the nights get shorter we take the exercise indoors for a few months. Join us Fridays at 6:15pm at Church for an hour's workout.
Available on the first Saturday of every month from 9am until 11:45am.
Amazing value at only £3.50!
We also serve bacon sandwiches, sausage sandwiches, scrambled egg on toast, juices and more!
We hold Handicraft Workshop Days three times a year on the second Saturday of February, May and November and offer 5 different crafts on each occasion. After a cup of Coffee, from 10.00 am, we have a short time of worship and then split into groups to follow our chosen Craft for the day. We stop for a lunch break, when soup and bread are provided, and continue again until 3.30pm when we reassemble to view each others efforts with a final cup of tea.
Booking is by application form beforehand. The cost for the day is £4.50, plus any materials provided by the Tutors.
It is an opportunity to share ideas and learn a new craft or expand your knowledge and enjoy meeting new friends. All are welcome, but children must be accompanied by an adult No experience is needed.
Every 2 years a group of around 50 of us head off for a weekend away at the Hill House Christian Conference Centre in the Somerset countryside for a weekend of fellowship, fun, prayer and praise. Young and old, the weekend helps us get to know each other and God a bit better.
We always eat very well (thanks to Ros & Valerie), we worship, we swim, we eat some more, we have a lot of fun and we enjoy relaxing together as God's family.
The Hill House weekend is a special time which we are privileged to be able to share in.


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GreyScan • January 20th 2023
PRESS RELEASE: GreyScan appoints Ms Susan Johnson as Non-Executive Chair
Melbourne, 20 January 2023 – GreyScan Pty Ltd, an Australian private company providing the world's first deployable trace detection technology platform for the analysis of homemade inorganic explosives, is pleased to announce the appointment of US-based Susan Johnson as Non-Executive Chair of the GreyScan Board. Susan joins Mo McGowan and William McGann to round out our US Board with strong defence and government relationships and operational experience.
Susan succeeds Jefferson Harcourt, Founder and Executive Director of GreyScan who has served as Chair since October 2020. Jefferson will continue as Executive Director on GreyScan's Board.
As a former senior executive in the U.S. government and current executive in the private sector, Susan brings more than two decades of experience leading public and private teams to successful mission fulfillment. Susan's appointment reflects GreyScan's commitment to building a US-centric operation to be closest to its key customer base.
"It is a distinct honor to join GreyScan as Chairman of the Board. I'm eager to work with all the Board members, GreyScan's CEO, Samantha Ollerton, and the team, to expand awareness and adoption of GreyScan's ground-breaking screening and trace detection tools to enhance security around the globe."
Jefferson Harcourt said, "Susan brings significant expertise and leadership to the company as we continue to build out a strong US-based board and accelerate our engagement with the US Government and other customers, as well as US investors and partners. I'm delighted to have someone with Susan's experience and credentials as Chair, it reflects the importance of our technology."
Ms. Johnson serves as CEO of TrafficLand, Inc., the United States' largest authorized aggregator and redistributor of real-time traffic video imagery. With over 56 DOT partnerships, and over 40,000 cameras both in the U.S. and internationally, TrafficLand's unique video processing/distribution technology is the premier solution for applications requiring accurate, timely and highly available video data. As CEO she has led the company to profitability and an expanded network footprint.
As Managing Principal of TAG Holdings, Ms. Johnson has been involved in assisting the firm's corporate clients in matters of corporate governance, corporate compliance and monitorship, and due diligence. Her expertise has delivered great value to clients including world-leading defence contractors and industry-leading medical device manufacturers.
Before joining TAG Holdings, Ms. Johnson was Chief of Staff to Vice Admiral Thad Allen. With Allen, she managed the unprecedented federal response to Hurricane Katrina, which spanned 90,000 miles across five Gulf Coast states and was the worst hurricane in U.S. history. Ms. Johnson oversaw redevelopment efforts and $100 billion in disaster relief for nearly one million displaced residents.
Previously, Ms. Johnson was the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Chief of Staff for Management. Her focus was integrating the 22 federal agencies that formed DHS. She also managed DHS's core business functions, including a $43.2 billion dollar operating budget and procurement, information technology, human resources and administrative services offices.
From 2001 to 2005, Ms. Johnson was Senior Advisor to the U.S. Attorney General and Department of Justice White House Liaison. She developed and implemented a $22 billion annual operating budget for the agency, was principal advisor on management and appropriations issues, and helped reorganize the Department after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Her work earned her the Attorney General's Award for Outstanding Management.
GreyScan's CEO, Samantha Ollerton said "Susan's appointment as Chair of the GreyScan Board demonstrates how far the business and technology platform has come. I am delighted to have the opportunity to work with her and the rest of the GreyScan Board, to build a high growth, global, deep tech business in 2023 and beyond."
Ms. Johnson holds an MBA and Master of Public Policy, with honors, from Regent University, a BA with honors from Palm Beach Atlantic University, and is a Certified International Project Manager (CIPM).
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Archive | April 9, 2021
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Second Strong Explosion At La Soufrière Volcano In St. Vincent Island, West Indies, Caribbean
Eruption column of the second explosion of Soufrière St. Vincent volcano this afternoon (image: UWISeismic Research / twitter)
A second strong explosion occurred this afternoon, around 2:45 pm, apparently similar in size as the one from the morning.
Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Washington reports an ash plume reaching 20,000 ft (7 km) altitude and moving SE. Images taken from the island confirm a tall ash column rising at least 4 km according to estimates from the volcano observatory.
Courtesy of volcanodiscovery.com
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Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh, has died
The Duke of Edinburgh – Prince Philip – has died, Buckingham Palace has said.
A statement from Buckingham Palace said: "It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen has announced the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
"His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle."
The Duke was married to Queen Elizabeth II for more than 70 years and became the longest-serving consort in British history.
Into his 90s he carried out a busy programme of public engagements, reflecting his own charitable interests.
He also travelled around the country supporting the Queen, both on state occasions and royal visits.
For a man of his age he enjoyed relatively good health.
He was taken to hospital over Christmas in 2011 for treatment for a blocked artery.
In 2012 he was admitted to hospital during the Queen's Diamond Jubilee with a bladder infection, and in 2013 had an exploratory operation on his abdomen.
But it was not until May 2017, after carrying out more than 20,000 solo public engagements, that the 96-year-old retired from his own programme of royal duties, occasionally stepping out to support the Queen for big events.
No official details have been released yet about the Duke's funeral, but it is understood he will be given a royal ceremonial funeral rather than a state funeral, in line with his wishes.
The Queen will sign off the final plans in the coming days.
Prince Philip of Greece and Denmark was born on the island of Corfu in 1921.
At the age of 18, the prince joined the Royal Navy as a cadet.
He saw active service during the Second World War, serving in the Indian Ocean and the Mediterranean, and was mentioned in despatches for his bravery.
In 1947 he renounced his Greek and Danish royal titles, took on the surname of Mountbatten and became a naturalised British subject ahead of his marriage to Princess Elizabeth.
Their wedding was the first great state occasion after the end of the Second World War.
His commitment to the Queen was unfaltering. He gave up his career in the Navy in order to support her in her role as monarch.
The Queen has described Prince Philip as her "constant strength and stay".
They had four children – Charles, Anne, Andrew and Edward – and he was a much loved grandfather and great-grandfather.
He saw himself as a moderniser within the British monarchy, orchestrating the first royal walkabout – but he was also known for his forthright views and off-the-cuff remarks.
Prince Philip's concern for young people inspired him to create the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme, and he supported more than 800 charities and good causes – focusing on his interests in wildlife conservation, technology and sport.
Since the 1940s Prince Philip was an ever present figure in the life of the UK and leaves behind his own considerable legacy.
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