Discover how to enrich the lives of others from this master communicator and preacher. Mr. Hybels talks about taking risks and being strategic in your calling to minister to others.
In The Emotionally Healthy Woman, Geri Scazzero provides you a way out of an inauthentic, superficial spirituality to genuine freedom in Christ. This book is for every woman who thinks, "I can't keep pretending everything is fine!" The journey to emotional health begins by quitting. Geri quit being afraid of what others think. She quit lying. She quit denying her anger and sadness. She quit living someone else's life. When you quit those things that are damaging to your soul or the souls of others, you are freed up to choose other ways of being.
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People crowd Becky's book, with language and lifestyles to match. She confronts them with a Jesus as contemporary as themselves, a Christ they can see, who cares. Listening to her book, we laugh at her mistakes, identify with her failures, and find ourselves eager to emulate her spiritual progress.
This book hits the true heart of evangelism! If your looking for a starting point on how to share your faith. Look no further. Her heart warming stories show us that we all can evangelize no matter how new we are in our christian walk. We may make mistakes but this book helps us to realize we are all human and to know that we are just the salt shaker in God's mighty hand!
Great book to read. It's full of practical insights for evangelism. I will recommend it.
I've read a number of books on evangelism. Even to a college course on the topic. This is my new top recommendation for others to read. It's winsome, practical, encouraging, convicting and perhaps most appreciated of all the author gives a vision of natural evangelism that grows out of inviting others into your life. But enough of my review, please read the book yourself and marvel at the invitation to experience God's sovereign grace again and again.
Such a great practical and applicable evangelism tool! I would encourage a all to read.
Really well explained book on sharing the Gospel that drives home the power of God. The author starts with the overview of God's work and power, how we can go about personal conversation, and end with the home run on how community makes evangelism more long lasting and even more compassionate. This book is super practical and encouraging because the author has so many stories to draw from. She does a good job with changing up her voice for her stories. All the chapters are here even tho it is divided into 3 sections in Audible. It might be abridged since it is only a little more than three hours, but the meaning was not lost for me. It doesn't drag and it is filled with compassion.


The gloomy weather and lack of an umbrella had me dodging raindrops all morning, and my mind remained laser-focused on the errands I needed to finish by early afternoon. As I left FedEx Office beneath the Westin Hotel and bounded across 5th Street toward Fountain Square, something odd caught my attention in the crosswalk. Not seeking a swift death by the Southbank Shuttle, I made for the curb and avoided stopping in the street.
But despite the rain-soaked urgency of my mission, I paused and looked back. Squinting at the pavement's slick crosswalk lines that only a moment ago held the soles of my soggy shoes, I made out what looked to be a tiny man.
What is that? Did I step on it? Is itin the pavement?
Suddenly, a deluge of tires shrouded it in wet rubber and interrupted my gaze, snapping me back into find-shelter-from-the-rain mode. I ran toward Rockbottom, but made a mental note to return to that spot later.
The next day, I returned. And that tiny man I saw in the crosswalk turned out to be a stikman.
The stikman, a tiny robot-like figure, is guerilla street art done by an anonymous artist called "stikman" (and sometimes referred to as "Bob"). The artist has been placing them around major U.S. cities for 25 years.
And, apparently, Cincinnati is stikman's newest home.
They come in various shapes, sizes, and colors, and are made from different materials. The ones I've found in Cincinnati are either white or yellow stickers embedded into the street or stickers on vertical surfaces. A newspaper box at 12th and Vine features a 2D sticker. A former billboard pole at Central Parkway and Walnut had a 3D sticker before construction on the new Kroger began. Even Metrobot at the CAC had a 3D stikman stuck to its payphone at one point.
The first stikman appeared in the East Village in New York City.
The stikman apparently doesn't represent anything specific and instead exists as a catalyst to increased observation of the urban environment.
The artist lowercases "stikman" while dropping the "c" from the word.
The design is inspired by art found at a flea market in Philadelphia in the early '90s.
In an effort to avoid diluting the "Johnny Appleseed" approach to the art with ego, the artist maintains anonymity.
It isn't confirmed that stikman is a single person.
I've found over 30 of them throughout Downtown, Over-the-Rhine, and Covington. This doesn't mean they're only in these areas, though (lookin' at you, Northside). Look for them around street corners and in crosswalks. You may not immediately see them, but they definitely see you.
And stikman... if you're reading this... thank you for visiting the Queen City.
Check out the gallery of stikmen above. This is not a comprehensive guide.
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SPRINGFIELD - Lucille Vereen Downing was a very loving wife, mother and grandmother.
Lucille Vereen Downing, 87, died Friday, Jan. 25, 2008, at Kentwood Nursing Home.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Guion F. Downing; all her brothers and sisters, and a granddaughter.
Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Vicki and Joe Crim of Savannah and Janice and Tony Price of Augusta; a son and daughter-in-law, Guion and Mary Downing of Springfield; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Monday at Newington Baptist Church. Interment was in Newington Cemetery.
Remembrances may be sent to United Hospice, 620 Ponder Place Drive, Suite A, Evans, GA 30809.


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Die Kösliner Straße () ist eine Nebenstraße im Berliner Ortsteil Gesundbrunnen. Bekannt wurde sie als Zentrum des "Roten Weddings" in der Weimarer Republik. In der engen Nebenstraße wohnten zahlreiche Kommunisten. Beim Berliner Blutmai 1929 kam es in der Kösliner Straße zu tagelangen Auseinandersetzungen zwischen Polizei und Bewohnern.

Geschichte
Benannt wurde sie nach Köslin, der Hauptstadt des Regierungsbezirks Köslin in der preußischen Provinz Pommern, heute Koszalin in der Woiwodschaft Westpommern in Polen. Sie trägt den heutigen Namen seit dem 15. Juli 1875. Errichtet wurden in der Kösliner Straße typische Berliner Mietskasernen mit mehreren Hinterhöfen (Wilhelminischer Ring). Die Bebauung entstand in der Zeit der Industrialisierung des Weddings, von Anfang an lebten in den Häusern vor allem Arbeiterfamilien. In den 24 Häusern der Kösliner Straße lebten zu Zeiten der Weimarer Republik und der Wohnungsnot insgesamt 2500 Menschen. Im 17. Jahrhundert lagen auf dem Gebiet der heutigen Kösliner Straße die Gärten des Vorwerks Wedding.

Roter Wedding

Die Kösliner Straße galt zusammen mit den Pharussälen in der Müllerstraße als Keimzelle des "Roten Weddings", in dem besonders viele aktive Kommunisten organisiert waren und die Straße beherrschten. Sie war deshalb auch immer wieder Ziel der Nationalsozialisten, die erstmals 1929 mit der SA durch die Straße fuhren und mit Blumentöpfen beworfen wurden. Der Einzug der NSDAP war im April 1933 erfolgt, als sie nach der Machtergreifung ein KPD-Lokal in der symbolischen Straße als eigenes Sturmlokal besetzte.

In der Kösliner Straße 12 wurde der Zeichner und Karikaturist Oskar geboren, der später als Schnellzeichner in der Berliner Abendschau und in der Fernsehsendung Dalli Dalli berühmt wurde.

Blutmai

Die Auseinandersetzungen um den sogenannten Blutmai ab dem 1. Mai 1929 ereigneten sich, da der sozialdemokratische Berliner Polizeipräsident Karl Friedrich Zörgiebel ein Demonstrationsverbot verhängt hatte und die KPD am Tag der Arbeiterbewegung trotzdem zu Demonstrationen aufrief. Die Polizei rechnete mit einem kommunistischen Aufstand und der bewaffneten Revolution und reagierte dementsprechend brutal.

Die Polizei war beim Versuch, die Demonstrationen zu unterbinden bereits mehrfach durch den Wedding und die Kösliner Straße patrouilliert, als sie um 14 Uhr aus Fenstern der Kösliner Straße mit Blumentöpfen beworfen wurde und dazu Rufe wie "Bluthunde" erklangen. Das erste Opfer der Auseinandersetzungen zum 1. Mai 1929 starb in der Kösliner Straße direkt im Anschluss: Der Bauklempner Max Gemeinhardt, Mitglied der SPD und des Reichsbanners, wurde von zwei Polizisten in seiner Wohnung, Kösliner Straße 19, Dritter Stock, mit einem Schuss in die Stirn erschossen, als er nicht gleich einer Aufforderung nachkam, sofort das Fenster zu schließen, sondern versuchte, mit den Polizisten zu reden.

Die Auseinandersetzungen eskalierten. Menschen aus anderen Bezirken kamen in den Wedding und die Polizei schickte mehrere Hundertschaften und Panzerwagen mit aufmontierten Maschinengewehren. Um gegen die anrückenden Polizisten gewappnet zu sein, errichteten Bewohner Barrikaden zwischen Kösliner- und Weddingstraße.

In Folge der Auseinandersetzungen durchkämmte die Polizei mehrfach die Kösliner Straße, wobei sie von beiden Seiten vorrückte und mit Schusswaffen auf Dächer und Fenster zielte. Während die Arbeiter unbewaffnet waren, machte die Polizei von ihren Waffen Gebrauch. Am 1. Mai starben in der Kösliner Straße drei Menschen. Neben Gemeinhardt waren dies noch zwei Bewohner, die an den Auseinandersetzungen nicht beteiligt waren und von Polizeikugeln durch die geschlossene Haustür getroffen wurden.

Berliner Mietstreik

Der Berliner Mietstreik 1932/1933 wurde vor allem durch Frauen aus proletarischen Haushalten getragen, die sich gegen steigende Mieten bei gleichzeitig nicht stattfindenden Reparaturen an den Häusern wehrten. Dieser begann im August 1932 in der Swinemünder Straße im Berlin-Mitte vor allem in den neugeschaffenen Wohnsiedlungen der Weimarer Republik, griff langsam aber auch auf Altbauten über. Eine der ersten Altbaugegenden, die bestreikt wurde, war die Kösliner Straße. Hier trat am 1. November 1932 die gesamte Straße auf einmal in Streik und verweigerte die Mietzahlung.

Nach dem Zweiten Weltkrieg

Während nur wenige der klassischen Berliner Mietskasernen der Kösliner Straße den Zweiten Weltkrieg unbeschadet überstanden hatten, wurden diese im Zuge von Wirtschaftswunder und Stadtsanierung abgerissen. In der Gegend der Kösliner Straße sollte ein reines Wohnquartier entstehen. Dazu wurden für die Zeit typische Mietwohnungen gebaut. Begründet wurde dies unter anderem damit, dass die Gegend ein sozialpolitischer Unruheherd und eine "Keimzelle der Zersetzung" in der Auseinandersetzung mit der Sowjetunion sei, der durch angemessene Architektur befriedet werden könne.

West-Berlin präsentierte Abriss und Neubau in der Kösliner Straße auf der Weltausstellung 1958 als Musterbeispiel seiner Baupolitik.

Die tageszeitung beschrieb 2009 den Zustand der Kösliner Straße als "kantige Wohnblöcke, die den dumpfen Charme der 50er Jahre verbreiten. Parzellierte Gärtchen, Zäune, viel Beton. Am Durchgang ein sauberes Schild: 'Spielen in der Anlage verboten'."

Literatur
 Harald Bodenschatz: Abriß der Geschichte: Stadterneuerung Kösliner Straße im Wedding in: Jochen Boberg; Tilman Fichter; Eckhart Gillen (Hrsg.): Die Metropole: Industriekultur in Berlin im 20. Jahrhundert. Beck, München 1986, ISBN 3-406-30202-5
 Klaus Neukrantz: Barrikaden am Wedding. Der Roman einer Straße aus den Berliner Maitagen 1929. Verlag Mackensen, Berlin 1988

Siehe auch
 Liste der Straßen und Plätze in Berlin-Gesundbrunnen

Weblinks

Anmerkungen

Straße in Berlin
Berlin-Gesundbrunnen

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Making a logo design is never an easy thing, however some beginners only put vertical, horizontals lines or slants just to get rid of it, while others make a circle around the font and feel happy to have built a logo design on their own. Well there is an entire story behind a good and thoughtful logo, it has a meaning of its own, a stance to depict, and plays the role of a spokesperson for a company. Therefore designers are always very sharp in choosing the right elements to give a best shape to the logos.
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The Locust Effect
Written By: Victor Boutros, Gary A. Haugen
It is a plague of everyday violence. Beneath the surface of the world's poorest communities, common violence—like rape, forced labor, illegal detention, land theft, police abuse and other brutality — has become routine and relentless. And like a horde of locusts devouring everything in their path, the unchecked plague of violence ruins lives, blocks the road out of poverty, and undercuts development. How has this plague of violence grown so ferocious? The answer is terrifying, and startlingly simple: There's nothing shielding the poor from violent people. In one of the most remarkable — and unremarked upon — social disasters of the last half century, basic public justice systems in the developing world have descended into a state of utter collapse. Gary A. Haugen and Victor Boutros offer a searing account of how we got here — and what it will take to end the plague. Filled with vivid real-life stories and startling new data, The Locust Effect is a gripping journey into the streets and slums where fear is a daily reality for billions of the world's poorest, where safety is secured only for those with money, and where much of our well-intended aid is lost in the daily chaos of violence. While their call to action is urgent, Haugen and Boutros provide hope, a real solution and an ambitious way forward. The Locust Effect is a wake-up call. Its massive implications will forever change the way we understand global poverty — and will help secure a safe path to prosperity for the global poor in the 21st century.
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On another thread I had asked for advice on camera recommendations for my 19 yr old son to take to Europe in April. I received a lot of good advice and at this point we decided on the Canon S3 IS. Thanks very much to the posters who made this recommendation. Just picked it up this afternoon. Not a very steep learning curve but I thought I should test it out.
Here is one of the first images taken with the camera.
This was at maximum zoom ( focus is a little slow at max zoom )and I believe I had the ISO set at 80 or 100. The White Balance was set on auto. Note that this was on a very sunny contrasty day. Some of the difficulties I had were: Viewfinder is small and image quality through the view finder is not that great. When I switched over to use the LCD screen to view and frame my image it was very difficult to see anything because of the harsh sun.
Still some learning to do I guess. Anyhow I think we will put it through its paces for a couple of weeks ( 2 week return policy ) and decide whether to keep it for the trip or not.
Oh I forgot to mention I shot this image in Program mode something I haven't done for 4 or 5 years. I wanted to see whether that mode could be useful to my son's fledgling photo experience.
Once again thanks to everyone who offered advice.
Thanks Gale...still a bit of getting use to this p&s Canon.
Good pick. Nikon suits our DSLR needs and more but we keep coming back to Canon for P&S our first digital was the S50 we gave to my mother-inlaw but we found ourself looking for pocket or near pocket size. I got a a used G5 and my wife a A540 we both like to have the optical viewfinder and Canon is one of the few makers that still offer one.
I love the articulating LCD on the G5 and don't use the viewfinder often. Do wish it had IS but as a backup the G7 and S3 were way over budget.


Are electric blankets bad for you? I've heard conflicting reports about the safety of electric blankets. I've heard first-hand accounts of house fires caused by electric blankets. I've heard of people being electrocuted in their sleep! So what is the truth?
Do you assume that electric blankets are tested to the highest standards of safety? My research found out the answer to some important questions, 'Are electric blankets safe?', 'Are electric blankets safe to leave on all night?' and 'Are electric blankets bad for your health?'.
4 Are Electric Blankets Bad For You?
It all started in the early 1900s as a very basic heated pad or quilt. Doctors prescribed tuberculosis patients get as much fresh air as possible. This extended to the having them sleep outside at night. Harsh cold winters meant some patients were in beds covered in snow. The first electric blanket kept these poor souls from freezing overnight.
Someone saw the commercial potential of this pad. By the 1930s 'heated quilts' were available to the general public.
These early models were far from safe. Burn injuries were the most common problem. Preventing a fire is what most of the research and development has focused on.
Old electric blankets have a far higher risk of causing fires. 99% of electric blanket-related fires are caused by old electric blankets (source:New York City Fire Department). Are electric blankets bad for you? Yes, if they are older than 10 years old.
Over time there is physical damage to the components of the mattress. We fold, bunch and tuck in our electric blankets. This can damage the electrical elements. Which then increases the risk of combustion and electrocution.
Here is another reason older electric blankets are much more dangerous. Older technology is not as effective as modern technology. Safety features evolve with time to keep you safer.
Are electric blankets bad for you? Put your mind at ease with these safety features.
Are electric blankets safe to leave on all night? Yes. There are 2 ways to control the temperature of the electric blanket.
How does the blanket stay at the correct temperature at night? The thermostat. It measures the heat of the blanket. It measures the ambient temperature and the temperature of the sleeper.
You know you can turn the heat up or down to your preferred level? This is the rheostat.
People forget to turn off their blankets when they get up in the morning. That's where the automatic shut-off function is handy. This function will switch off the blankets after 10 hours of use. It reduces the risks of overheating and fire.
Modern electric blankets are made to stand up to a lot of abuse.
Flexible PVC coating insulates the interior copper wires.
A polyester shell also protects these copper wires.
You can wash most electric blankets in the washing machine.
You can now use electric blankets on a couch or chair. This was unheard of before.
Safety circuits will detect a broken wire or open circuit. It will then trip a fuse. This way the electricity will stop reaching the blanket.
Be careful. Make sure the safety circuit works for the entire length of wiring.
Some models limit the safety circuits to the first 50 feet of wiring. This will increase the risk of burns, fire and electrocution.
The news report below talks about fire danger in Sunbeam electric blankets. This danger lead to better fire safety control built-into their blankets.
In 1992 there was a scare about electromagnetic fields. More on that later. In response, something new happened to electric blankets. They were manufactured with transformers. This converted electricity to very low voltage. And it reduced the risk of fire. It meant that if a wire is broken, the sleeper would barely feel a shock.
Are Electric Blankets Bad For You?
Electromagnetic fields scare alot of people. When an appliance has electricity running through it, it gives off an energy. Are electric blankets bad for you? Are electric blankets bad for your health?
Low levels of this energy were believed to be safe for humans. This may not be the case according to some recent studies. The research isn't conclusive. Are low levels of exposure to electromagnetic energy safe for us? We still don't know.
Lying under an electric blanket wraps us up in an electromagnetic field for several hours. This level of exposure concerns many people.
Are electric blankets safe for your health? If you are an expectant mother, avoid the use of electric blankets.
Fears about electromagnetic fields energy damaging one's health continues. Many manufacturers have dropped the voltage to a much lower level. Most modern electric blankets work using 12-24 volts.
So, are electric blankets bad for you? The answer isn't black and white. Modern electric blankets are very unlikely to go on fire. Just remember to discard them if you see any visible damage. If your blanket is more than 10 years old, replace it.
Newer blankets are unlikely to give you an electric shock. Another health issue —electromagnetism—is still a potential risk.
The effects of prolonged exposure to electromagnetism are limited and inconclusive. We are always on. Cellphones. Computers. Think of all the other electric appliances in your life. We are potentially putting ourselves at risk in the long term.


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"Orion? Orion?"
"Hungry hungry?"
Marble and Mitty leaned close to Orion, a star constellation. Yet no matter how hard they tried, Orion, lying cold on the floor with a smile, could no longer talk back. They couldn't comprehend what happened in front of them. All they knew were rubbing against the boy with heads and paws, hoping to wake their owner up.
The Orion shining in the night sky became dimmer while Canis Major and Minor were glowing brighter and brighter. Right when the star faded away completely, Orion's body turned into sparkles and vanished into thin air. Since then, Marble and Mitty had been staying in the cabin. They thought Orion was out for food as usual, but they didn't know that the man would never come back anymore. This wait was meaningless.
As time had gone by, Marble and Mitty lost count of the days without Orion. Suddenly, rapid footsteps ran towards the cabin. The blinding light kept them from seeing the visitor clear. To their surprise, it wasn't Orion who they'd been expecting, but an unfamiliar teen.
The teen looked them in the eyes, and the growling stomachs of Marble and Mitty broke the silence. He took out a big piece of ham; the aroma of it turned the starving dogs on. Right when they were about to feast, the teen hooked the ham to a fishing rod and swung it in front of them! Having no resistance to the temptation, the starving Marble and Mitty kept chasing after the meat. But soon Marble figured out that the teen was just making fun of them, so he stopped to glare at him; While Mitty was still fooled until Marble bit his ear to signal, making him stop and glare at the teen as well.
"Don't be mad. I just can't help myself because you two are too adorable," the teen said as if he was a mind reader, passing the ham to them. They sniffed at the piece of meat, and started feasting after they made sure it was safe to take. At this moment, the figure of the teen looked exactly the same as Orion. He had a similar vibe with him too. Looking at this teen, they suddenly felt like home again…
In the meantime, dense footsteps sounded all around the woods. Not just Marble and Mitty but the teen was also alerted. He went to the window and reached his head out for scouting. An arrow was fired all of a sudden, almost killing him. He stared at the arrow pinned on the wall, while the two puzzled dogs tilt their heads. The confused teen and the dogs looked at each other, but more arrows were fired from ahead! Everyone in the house hid in a hurry and the startled Mitty crouched on the floor. Marble couldn't stand to watch the coward Mitty, so he spanked his butt.
"Get yourself together and close the door! Do you want us getting killed by the arrows?"
"Yes yes! Got it got it!" Mitty grabbed a chance to close it and looked at Marble cheerfully. But the grumpy Marble said again, "What's the purpose of closing the door if you don't lock it!" Then Mitty went to lock the door.
"You two… can speak?" The teen dropped his jaw. But before the dogs could explain, the windows were already cracked by some rocks. Then they finally realized that the enemies had cornered them.
"Escape…now…" The teen was going to sacrifice himself, but all he saw was the two of them raging the astralist power when he turned back. Mitty stood firm with Marble laying on his shoulders.
"How dare you ruin our house! Go, Mitty!"
With Marble's order, Mitty rushed out of the cabin and sprinted towards the soldiers with his huge paws.
The soldiers didn't go easy on them either, raising their weapons to launch attack; Archers were snipining at the back, but Marble went one step ahead of them.
"Jump on the trunk here then leap to the front!" Marble commanded and Mitty performed with zero hesitation. In the blink of an eye, all the archers were either knocked out or freaked out to escape; Turning to the remaining soldiers, their blazing glares were so intimidating that the soldiers quivered. At this moment, the commander told them, "they're just stupid dogs. Finish them!"
"You said you said I was I was stupid stupid…" Mitty suddenly went from innocent to furious, glaring at the commander who said that to him.
"I AM NOT STUPID!!!" he growled at the commander. The raging dog ignored the other soldiers and targeted at him.
Very soon, the whole army fled the scene. "Get out of here while you still can!" Marble said cockily. Mitty relieved too as the battle had exhausted him. When the teen walked out with a slow pace, their tail waved at him vigorously.
"Thank you," The teen knelt on the ground and thanked them sincerely. Marble climbed on his knee, trying to please him as if they knew each other. "Take us with you! You smell like Orion," he said.
"I can't. You'll be in trouble if you follow me. I'm sorry," the teen said as he smiled and stroked their heads, then he turned away and left. But Marble and Mitty were not giving up. "I told you, you can't come with me." He started to run with full speed in order to get rid of them, and stopped until he couldn't see them anymore.
The teen stopped to catch a breath. But when he headed back to the road, Marble and Mitty already sat in front of him again.
"You're trying to lead us to Orion faster right?"
"Lead us lead us!"
"Looks like there's no way to get rid of you two." The teen heaved and smiled at them. With his subtle approval, Marble and Mitty pounced towards him excitedly, and he gently stroked their hair in return.
The teen was named Ophiuchus, who was being hunted by god soldiers out of no reason. He was looking for the lost memory while Marble and Mitty were looking for the old master. Now they went on the journey together, hoping that they would recover what they had lost at the end.
米堤與波子
Sultry Fragrance - Andromeda
Chiao Chiao the Andromeda
Sin Condemnation - Perseus
Ophiuchus
Twisted Fate - Ophiuchus
Fortune Attractors - Canis Major & Minor
Fatal Hunter - Lynx
Carriage of Hope - Auriga
Bloody Juxtaposition - Draco
Grating Symphony - Lyra
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Heather Darata
ACE Achievers
Montgomery County Police 911 Emergency Communications Center didn't let the challenges of 2020 stop them from going full steam ahead in seeking accreditation in all three disciplines. With the groundwork in place, they worked together to overcome their growing pains and a pandemic to join the elite club of tri-ACEs in June 2021 and be recognized at NAVIGATOR in Las Vegas, Nevada (USA), in July.
But it wasn't a quick arrival to triple ACE status. Montgomery County had ACE in their sights as far back as 2015 when they added the Fire Priority Dispatch System™ (FPDS®) and the Police Priority Dispatch System™ (PPDS®) to their usage of the Medical Priority Dispatch System™ (MPDS®). Changes were afoot that kept accreditation in the background for four years.
Getting to know Montgomery County
First, let's get to know the makeup of Montgomery County. Situated northwest of Washington, D.C., Montgomery County, Maryland (USA), is 507 square miles and home to more than one million people. This county is the most populated county in the state, and four cities within the county were listed in the Top 10 most ethnically diverse areas of the country in 2018. In addition to the one million people who call Montgomery County home, a large number of commuters move through their county daily, adding to the calls their center fields.
You may have heard of this bustling county without even realizing it. The county is on the eastern border of Virginia with Baltimore northeast of the county and Annapolis directly east. It boasts gardens (Brookside Gardens), transportation museums (National Capital Trolley Museum and B&O Railroad Museum), great restaurants, and a nightlife scene. The Walter Reed National Military Medical Center calls Montgomery County home.
The area is full of history including the Clara Barton National Historic Site and performing arts venues including the Strathmore Music Center located in Bethesda, the BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown, and Glen Echo Park (a national park).
Getting to know the Montgomery County Police 911 Emergency Communications Center
The Montgomery County Police 911 Emergency Communications Center has undergone some major changes in the past decade and hasn't always functioned as it does now. Before 2009, two groups shared the comm. center. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) handled everything related to fire and rescue with firefighters staffing the "Fire Rescue Corral" section of the center. But they were a secondary PSAP, so the fire and EMS calls they handled were initially answered by a Montgomery County Police calltaker before being transferred to a MCFRS calltaker sitting 20 feet away. Montgomery County Police calltakers answered all phone calls as the primary PSAP and handled all requests for police assistance.
Things started to slowly change in 2009 when MCFRS launched a pilot program that involved hiring a small group of civilians (non-uniformed personnel). The pilot program didn't continue for long. But more changes were on the horizon in the coming years including consolidation and implementing a new CAD system.
In 2014, planning began to consolidate the primary and secondary PSAPs (Montgomery County Police and MCFRS). MCFRS had been using the MPDS for a long time but added the FPDS in 2015, the year after the consolidation process began. That same year, Montgomery County Police went from not using any of the Priority Dispatch System™ protocols to implementing PPDS.
After implementations and training took place, cross training began. Montgomery County Police calltakers started to learn MPDS and FPDS and had their sights on becoming certified EMDs and EFDs. Then MCFRS civilian employees learned the PPDS with their sights on becoming certified EPDs. The consolidation process took six years, culminating in 2020. It's no surprise that the additional training and certification took some time because the Montgomery County Police 911 Emergency Communications Center has a staff of 185 employees of which 140 are Universal Call Takers and dispatchers.
"This was a huge undertaking and was not without some serious growing pains," said Laura Fitzgerald, Policy and Accreditation Manager, Montgomery County Police 911 Emergency Communications Center. "Everyone in our center, both police and fire, our training instructors, supervisors, technology team, quality assurance—literally EVERYONE—deserves recognition for that success."
Building on success
And speaking of recognition, Montgomery County Police knew that achieving Accredited Center of Excellence (ACE) status was on their to-do list. They wanted to stand out from the crowd.
"We knew we wanted to go after ACE during the discussions to implement FPDS and PPDS—it was on the table from day one," Fitzgerald said. "The Montgomery County Police has held CALEA accreditation for years, and MCFRS has the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI) accreditation, as well. It is important to both departments to continue to pursue excellence via accreditation, and ACE presented another opportunity—it was a win for everyone."
With the consolidation efforts and other projects under way, Montgomery County Police personnel worked to lay the groundwork until late 2019/early 2020. In a year when everything turned upside down, Montgomery County Police submitted their medical ACE package in August 2020. It wasn't a cut-and-dried process and included some back and forth with their reviewer in which they provided necessary clarifications and made some changes to their polices and processes as a result of the input received (see Lessons Learned section). Montgomery County Police achieved medical accreditation in October 2020 and looked to build on their achievement.
"It was eye-opening and definitely helped to make sure our EPD and EFD accreditation packages were complete at the time of submission," Fitzgerald said.
Not one to rest on their laurels, two months later they submitted their EPD and EFD packages in December 2020. Police accreditation was achieved a few months later in February 2021, but fire accreditation took more time. Everyone worked together to become a tri-ACE.
"We relied on the MCFRS EMS Division, our medical director, the quality assurance team, our training team, and even technology was involved in getting the package together," Fitzgerald said. "But mostly, and I don't know if this qualifies as 'help' with achieving our accreditation, but our calltakers and their outstanding performance is really what got us here. They do consistent, excellent work, and I can't brag on them enough."
The Montgomery County Police 911 Communications Center reached what only 19 other agencies in the world have. In June 2021 they became the world's 20th tri-ACE and bumped Maryland's tri-ACE count to three. At NAVIGATOR in July 2021, they crossed stage as a new triple accredited center. So, how does it feel to be a triple ACE?
"They are very happy and proud to be recognized for their dedication and work!" Fitzgerald said. "Consistently outstanding Q evals, internal and department awards and recognition . . . we try to hype our folks wherever we can, but to be recognized at the ACE level? It's kind of a big deal, and they should be very proud of themselves."
What are some key takeaways after completing three ACE packages?
Fitzgerald says to start by taking it one point at a time. It may look overwhelming when you realize there are 20 points (with sub-points), and you may encounter aspects of the process that you don't know how to answer or what to provide. Remember, you can reach out to others in your center and those with the Academy for help.
"Don't feel defeated if something gets kicked back as insufficient—for example, a policy may not contain specific language needed to meet the accreditation standard," Fitzgerald said. "Believe it or not, this actually helps solidify your policies and procedures, aside from accreditation. It's a learning experience."
Another important aspect is to form your Dispatch Review Committee (DRC) and Dispatch Steering Committee (DSC)—or revamp them if needed—with the right people. Be clear on each member's role, including expectations. "Even if you only have one agenda item, you might be surprised with the value of what comes from the discussion in those meetings," Fitzgerald said.
And most importantly, begin the process where you are.
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[Design Forum] Design resembles nature in Paju Book City
Published : Nov 5, 2014 - 21:12 Updated : Nov 27, 2014 - 19:55
"We shape our buildings; thereafter they shape us," Winston Churchill said in October 1943 as he promised to reconstruct the British Parliament building, which had been destroyed by bombs during World War II.
Against a backdrop of hasty urban planning, lousy buildings and a clutter of signboards that mirror Korea's turbulent modern history, pricey structures continue to rise over each other in Seoul as if to compete to become a landmark of the capital.
Min Hyun-shik, architectural magnate and former professor of architecture at Korea National University of Arts, shakes his head when asked about the capital-backed race.
"Architecture led by power makes people remain mere spectators," Min said.
"I am still interested in architecture in which the home is assimilated with nature."
Min's idea of architectural design was realized at Paju Book City, where architecture becomes a source of inspiration.
It started in 1989 through a committee of publishers seeking to build a unique publishing cluster.
Today, dozens of publishers, printers and bookbinders in distinctively designed buildings at Paju Book City coexist harmoniously with enticing book cafes, galleries and performance halls. A public library named Forest of Wisdom also opened recently, adding to the town's allure as a tourist attraction.
Nanam Publishing House in Paju Book City, Gyeonggi Province (Kim Myung-sub/The Korea Herald)
The Mimesis Art Museum in Paju Book City, Gyeonggi Province (Kim Myung-sub/The Korea Herald)
Those who designed Paju Book City sought to create a space that embodies the lives of the people who live there or visit this area where a communication of knowledge and wisdom shapes new ideas.
Claiming to be "a town for a return to humanity," Paju Book City was designed to harmonize with nature.
Prior to allocating the buildings, the architects planned on creating a sense of "emptiness" by leaving greenery and "undecided spaces" between buildings.
In pursuit of "collectivity," the residents and architects made concessions to achieve harmony between the natural environment and neighboring buildings.
Only two modern structures in Korea are listed in the book "1001 Buildings You Must See Before You Die" by Mark Irving. One is the Heyri Museum of Architecture in Heyri Art Valley in Paju, and the other is the building of publishing house Dulnyouk at Paju Book City.
The Dulnyouk building, with only four floors above ground, is not big. The left side of the building is made of concrete and the right side of wood, giving it two contrasting feelings of cold and warm.
The interior design also benefits from the building's geometric features. The terraces on each floor face different directions, giving each floor a different view.
Codesigned by Foreign Office Architects led by Spanish Alejandro Zaera-Polo and Korean architect Kim Young-joon, the edifice received an RIBA International Award from the Royal Institute of British Architects in 2006.
Does design really make people happy?
"People come here to shoot music videos and TV commercials. Tourists visit to take photos," said Kim Sang-jin, who has been working in the building since the spring of 2006.
"Inside, the ceiling is very high so when I raise my head, I get an unobstructed view and feel refreshed. The incoming sunlight makes me feel better when I'm stuck at work."
It was love at first sight for Lee Se-rin, who decided to join the company last year.
"This building seems to be the most beautiful building in the world," she said.
"There are so many spaces where I can take a rest when I run out of ideas or need a break. The sight of nature outside makes me happy."
By Bae Du-heon and Kim So-hyun
(badhoney@heraldcorp.com)


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As an esthetics student who dreams of opening a salon focused on fantasy and glamour make-up, Chiquita says the best way to predict the future is to create it. "The MUD Make-Up scholarship will help me inspire others and give them the freedom and creativity to express beauty in their own image," she says. She adds that not only is the scholarship advancing her education, but a career in the professional beauty industry will help her give her two young sons an even brighter future.


Everything was exceptional Steven is very helpful and gives a great service, just the ladies that answer the phones to make your appointment or the payment at the end of the service are rude and I been there like 4 times and always is the same.
Great dealership, I take my Tacoma in to get it serviced or fixed and they've treated me like a VIP. They're very quick and they call/text you to make sure you're informed of the status of your car. Super thorough with their checks and servicing. I won't take my truck anywhere else. Definitely my go to dealership for my truck and future Toyota purchase. Mike Royce is my service rep and he's the best and always goes above and beyond.
Jessie went above and beyond to help us and meet our needs. We are so impressed, so happy, and thankful. He was an excellent communicator and stayed in touch and was very knowledgeable and helpful. Thank you again for all you did and your help.


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Ben LaRue
Financial Advisor, Owen LaRue Financial Group
Ben LaRue was born and raised in Hodgenville, LaRue County, Ky. He is the seventh of eight
children, which probably explains his love of working with families. His mother and father
instilled in him a love of faith, family and work. Ben's father was involved in the formation of
Elizabethtown Community and Technical College and set an example of the importance of
community service. Ben has been serving the financial needs of local families and businesses
since 1994, managing more than $200 million in assets.
"ECTC's growth has changed the future of our region," he said. "I'm excited to help our
community connect to the college in meaningful and transformative ways."
Public service has always been a passion for LaRue. He believes it is important to give back to
the community that has been so good to his family over the years. He is a partner with
Elizabethtown Renaissance Associates and has played a key role in revitalizing downtown
Elizabethtown and attracting new businesses to the area. He has served on many local non-
profit boards over the years, including the Elizabethtown Hardin County Industrial Foundation,
Central Kentucky Community Foundation, United Way of Central Kentucky, and Elizabethtown
Civil Service Commission.
He and his wife, Laura, live in Elizabethtown.


On Wednesday, a vigil was held in South Chicago for Tiara Richmond, a transgender woman of color that was killed on Tuesday.
Richmond, also known as Keke Collier, 24, was fatally shot in Englewood on the morning of February 21, according to the Chicago Tribune. Richmond was in a vehicle with a man when the man fired shots. Police and a local report from ABC initially misgendered Richmond as male; this article has since been removed.
In 2012, Tiffany Golden and Paige Clay, both transgender women of color, were also victims of violence on the same street where Tiara lost her life. These cases remain unsolved. Two rallies in the city are planned that will honor Richmond and respond to Trump's recent rollback of federal guidelines enacted by the Obama administration to ensure the protection and dignity of transgender students.
In 2016, advocates tracked at least 22 deaths of transgender people in the U.S. due to fatal violence, the most ever recorded. At least three other transgender people have been killed this year – all women of color.
HRC extends condolences to Richmond's family, friends, and community.
Update 07/11/2017: This post was updated to include details of the suspect.


Okay, you have decided to sell your home. You have your agent, the house is listed and you are waiting for the offers to come pouring in. Pick the best offer and the deal is done, right? Well, maybe. There are the 10 or so days after the offer that tends to throw a wrench in the works. That is how long is typically allowed for a home inspection to occur if (and they should) the buyer has requested a home inspection. Depending on the results of the inspection, they buyer may or may not withdraw the offer, request repairs to be made, or offer a lower price for the house. You then have a choice of how you wish to proceed. Let the buyer walk and wait for the next buyer, ten days, issues, stress, pressure, disappointment, repair the issues found, or adjust the price of the home accordingly. Well, that's the norm for the industry and just how the real estate transaction typically works right? Well, yes. It doesn't have to though. If you could possibly avoid all those issues after the offer has been made on your home, wouldn't it be worth it? If you could know what issues might show up during the inspection, address them, and make the whole process easier and less stressful, why not do it?
Having your home inspected prior to or during the listing process offers some major advantages.
We inspect your home the same as a buyer's inspection. You are present, walking along and are a valuable resource to the inspector. You know your home, the repairs that have been performed, dates, ages and can provide valuable information that is not normally available during a buyer's inspection.You get to see your house through the eyes of an unbiased third party.
Your agent can list your house as pre-inspected. This shows potential buyers that you are serious about selling your home, and confident in the condition of the house. You can, if you desire, provide a copy of the inspection report to potential buyers so they know any issues that may exist, whether you repaired them or if you left them as is.
Nothing is hidden. You are offering full disclosure of everything in the house, leaving few, if any surprises to be discovered later. This affords your buyers the opportunity to make the best offer based on the known issues in the home. You are also in a better position to correctly price your home based on what we discover and if you choose to repair them. Better price, better offer. Getting smoother already!
Avoid the buyer's inspection? While nothing is guaranteed, a great in depth and detailed inspection can possibly eliminate the buyer's inspection. And even if one is performed, there should be nothing you are not aware of. Can you feel the stress level decreasing?
Want to take it a step further? Consider a Move in Certified™ inspection. Same great inspection with a few more bells and whistles. The report is loaded to the web for any potential buyer to look at. Repairs needed with the initial inspection are added to the report to assure potential buyers that you are serious about the condition of your home. Your statements, along with the inspection states that the house is move in ready!
For more information check it out!
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Definition of a complaint
This page explains how Lewisham Homes defines a complaint
We define a complaint as a resident or member of the public expressing their dissatisfaction about a service we provide which requires a response. Examples of a complaint include when we:
do something wrong or badly;
Fail to do something we should do;
are impolite or unhelpful (this includes staff and contractors);
do not provide a service in time expected or specified; or
fail to meet legal duties.
What is not a complaint?
The first request for a service or where the first request has not had sufficient time to be delivered under our service standards;
A request for information;
An explanation of a policy or procedure;
An appeal against the amount of rent or service charges;
A complaint about another resident;
An attempt to reopen a complaint that is more than six months old;
An attempt to have a complaint reconsidered where we have already given our final decision.
If you have contacted a solicitor and asked them to put the Disrepair Protocol (process) in motion, we will not log this as a complaint. Instead we will continue to deal with solicitors and the legal action. However, where legal action is threatened, the complaint will be logged and if legal action is then taken, the complaint will be closed at that point. Where a solicitor is acting as an advocate for the complainant, this will be logged as a complaint and dealt with in the usual way.
Lewisham Homes can only deal with complaints about services that it provides or that contractors provide on its behalf.
We will not be able to investigate complaints where the complaint was not reported to us and the incident or service failure happened more than six months ago.


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Is Hunting In New York State Safer Than Ever?
Charlie Voelker Published: October 20, 2022
Hunting and fishing are outdoor sports that are often passed down from generation to generation. As gun legislation and safety laws are argued about in the media, some parents wonder if it is safe to hand the hunting tradition down to their children. Well, at least in New York State, hunting has never been safer.
Reports say that in the 1930's and 1940's hunting accidents accounted for two or three dozen fatalities in New York State. With numbers like that, parents may not want to be sending their kids into the woods looking for dinner. Things have certainly changed for the better in the safety category. According to a March report by the NYSDEC, 2021 marked the fewest number of hunting-related shooting incidents (HRSI) since New York's hunter safety program was signed into law in 1949.
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According to adirondackalmanack.com, there were 98 hunting related shooting incidents in 1991. There were 110 in 1979, and 166 in 1966, 13 of which were fatal. Yes the number of people hunting has reduced by 20% since the 1960s, however, the hunting related shooting incident rate has declined almost 80 percent. This incident rate decline has been consistent since the 1949 hunter safety program went into effect.
Of the 9 incidents that occurred in 2021, 2 were self-inflicted and 7 were two-party firearm incidents. Of those 9 incidents, 8 of the shooters involved received their hunting certificate prior to the online course being offered, and 1 had no hunter education or hunting license. This season so far, according to Bill Conners, an awesome outdoors writer for poughkeepsiejournal.com, into the first few weeks of deer season and there have been no reports of Hunter Related Shooting Incidents or of hunters tumbling out of a tree-stands in the Hudson Valley. That is all terrific news. Safe hunting out there.
The Godfather Mansion in New York
Take a look around the iconic Godfather House in Staten Island, New York
Drone Captures Images of the Breathtaking Lake George Ice Castles
Many in our area are excited for another season in the Adirondacks and the Lake George Ice Castles. Set to open for the season later this Winter, this year's exhibit
the Ice Castles will be expanded and enhanced in year two, and some of the significant additions include, an ice bar, whimsical winter characters for meet-and-greets, and new light features according to Town officials.
This magical display debuted last winter in the ADKs and is set to open later this year, and weather permitting, it will run through the entire 2023 Winter Season.
Check out these spectacular drone photos taken above the Lake George Ice Castles by the Adirondack Drone Company in Crowne Point. These images were taken last winter and showcase the sheer, sparkling beauty of these icy gems - quickly becoming one of Upstate's most-beloved attractions.
Filed Under: black bear hunting, deer hunting, hunter safety, hunting New York, NYS Department of Environmental Conservation, turkey hunting
Categories: Albany Area Sports, Albany Events, Around Albany, Entertainment, Hunting & Fishing
Drop A Line! Check Out New York's Free Fishing Days For 2023
'Holiday Hunt' May Be In Jeopardy In Some New York Counties
New York State Has A Warning For Hunters About Deadly Urine
Won't You Help Our Feathered Friends? The NY DEC Needs You!
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Find Out Where Regular Big Game Hunting in NY to Wraps Up Sunday
Forget the Sales! It's a Big Game Weekend in New York!
Should New York Hunters Be Testing Deer for COVID-19?
Disease May Be Killing New York Deer at an Alarming Rate


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Q: ServiceStack's JsConfig.TextCase no long honored in v6.0 We have existing code that worked as desired in ServiceStack v5.13.2, but had unexpected breaking behavior after upgrading to v6.0.0.
Here is our service implementation:
public async Task<object> Get(IsAuthenticated request)
        {
            var session = await this.GetSessionAsync();

            bool isAuth = await AuthUserSessionExtensions.AuthenticateAsync(Request, Request.Dto);
            if (!isAuth) throw new UnauthorizedAccessException();

            var sanitizedSession = new AuthUserSession()
            {
                FirstName = session.FirstName,
                LastName = session.LastName,
                Email = session.Email,
                Permissions = session.Permissions,
                Roles = session.Roles,
                UserName = session.UserName,
            };

            return sanitizedSession;
        }

Originally, we would receive the response back in camelCase, per our JsConfig settings.  After upgrading, the AuthUserSession was ALWAYS in PascalCase.  Even wrapping a manual serialization in a JsConfig scope and explicitly requesting camelCase, serialization only ever provided Pascal.
Example output post-upgrade:
{
    "ReferrerUrl": null,
    "Id": null,
    "UserAuthId": "5",
    "UserAuthName": null,
    "UserName": "admin",
    "TwitterUserId": null,
}

My only thought is the ServiceStack v6 libraries perform special serialization for AuthUserSession and/or ServiceStack's own POCOs.

A: A work-around is to create a custom POCO that matches field-for-field the AuthUserSession.  Serialization of our own classes works without issue.
public class CustomSession
    {
        public string UserAuthId { get; set; }
        public string FirstName { get; set; }
        public string LastName { get; set; }
        public string Email { get; set; }
        public List<string> Permissions { get; set; }
        public List<string> Roles { get; set; }
        public string UserName { get; set; }
    }

results in the properly serialized output:
{
    "userAuthId": "5",
    "firstName": "Admin",
    "lastName": "Admin",
    "email": "admin@",
...


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1st Houston area babies, toddlers receive COVID shots
By Missy Evans On Jun 22, 2022
HOUSTON – On Tuesday morning, Texas Children's Hospital became the first location in Houston to begin vaccinating toddlers and babies as young as six months old.
While kids can recover easily from COVID-19, there have been many instances where a child has suffered severe infection, hospitalization or long-COVID.
Right now, across southeast Texas, there are 45 children hospitalized with COVID-19.
Jiyan Vakil's parents have worried about him getting sick almost his entire life. He has a heart condition that keeps the whole family, including his twin brother, taking extreme precautions. He and his brother both received their first dose of Moderna Tuesday morning.
"We've been waiting for this for a long time. He's super high risk, and so, I've been living in a little bubble. We can't live a normal toddler life. We can't do everything we want to do, and people don't always understand why, but now he's got a little armor that helps him," Amisha Vakil said.
"He's had three open-heart surgeries the first five months, and being immunocompromised, this is a great opportunity to be the first to get vaccinated," Sohal Vakil said.
The Farrow family went through something similar with their son.
Four-year-old George had multiple surgeries as a premature baby, then his baby sister Hope was born at the height of the Delta surge.
"You know, we didn't have anybody that could come visit us in the hospital, and then, of course, a lot of her extended family have never met her," Anna Farrow said.
Pediatric experts from Texas Children's Hospital, Drs. Spinner and Versalovic, say in addition to COVID, RSV cases are on the rise again this summer. So, protecting young kids from co-infections is among their top concerns.
"We don't have a vaccine for RSV, but we finally have a vaccine for COVID for the youngest children and this will certainly help deal with these dual viral surges," said Dr. Jim Versalovic, Pathologist In Chief, Texas Children's Hospital.
dr Versalovic also said any child is at risk for long-COVID, so to spare them from potential chronic complications, the doctors' advice is to vaccinate.
"Having a child in the hospital has got to be the worst thing you can deal with as a parent of a young child. So, if we can vaccinate your child from getting hospitalized due to COVID by vaccinating them, it's absolutely the best thing that I think you can do as a parent," said Dr. Stan Spinner, Chief Medical Officer & Vice President, Texas Children's Pediatrics.
For Hope, George, Jiyan, Kian and the millions of others who are eligible for the vaccine and don't remember life before the pandemic, the world is theirs to explore, for the first time ever.
"Looking forward to really starting this guy's life," Luke Farrow said.
Appointments are now available on the TCH website: https://www.texaschildrens.org/covid-19-information/covid-19-vaccination
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import sys
import d5_2 as camera2
import cv2

class Cam2(object):

	""" Class Cam2 constructor. Masks are array of masks,  parksDown is an array
	    of ParkingPlaces and parksUp other array of parking places, for the bottom zone
	    of the parking and for the top side respectivly."""

	def __init__(self, masky, parksDown, parksUp):
		self.masks = []
		self.parksUp = []
		self.parksDown = []
		self.timer_references=0

		self.timer_up=0
		self.timer_down=0
		self.prev_down = False
		self.prev_up = False
		self.prev_inMotion = False
		self.prev_outMotion = False
		self.centres=[]
		for mask in masky:
			self.masks.append(cv2.imread(mask, 0))
		for parkUp in parksUp:
			self.parksUp.append(parkUp)
		for parkDown in parksDown:
			self.parksDown.append(parkDown)

		self.fgbg = cv2.createBackgroundSubtractorMOG2(detectShadows=False)
	""" This method defines if there is a car entering in Cam2. It needs the frame
	    and returns true if there is a car entering and false if there is not.    """

	def get_Parking_States(self): #override
		states_down=[]
		states_up=[]
		num_up=[]
		num_down=[]
		for i in range(len(self.parksDown)):
			states_down.append(self.parksDown[i].occupied)
			if states_down[i]==True:
				num_down.append(1)
			else:
				num_down.append(0)

		for i in range(len(self.parksUp)):
			states_up.append(self.parksUp[i].occupied)
			if states_up[i]==True:
				num_up.append(1)
			else:
				num_up.append(0)
		print(str(states_down))
		print(str(states_up))
		return(num_down, num_up)

	def isZoneIn(self, frame): #override

		frame=cv2.cvtColor(frame, cv2.COLOR_BGR2GRAY)
		frame_applied= frame*self.masks[0]
		frame_applied = cv2.resize(frame_applied, (360, 240))
		str_open, str_dila = camera2.get_strelements(15,12)
		fgmask = self.fgbg.apply(frame_applied)
		img = camera2.operacions_morfologiques(fgmask, str_open, str_dila)
		contours = camera2.get_contours (img)
		#centres, frame_applied = camera2.get_centroids (contours, frame_applied)
		if len(contours)>0:
			return True
		else:
			return False

	""" This method defines if there is a car going out of Cam2. It needs the frame
	    and returns true if there is a car going out and false if there is not.    """

	def isZoneOut(self, frame):  #override
		frame=cv2.cvtColor(frame, cv2.COLOR_BGR2GRAY)
		frame_applied= frame*self.masks[1]
		frame_applied = cv2.resize(frame_applied, (360, 240))
		str_open, str_dila = camera2.get_strelements(15,12)
		fgmask = self.fgbg.apply(frame_applied)
		img = camera2.operacions_morfologiques(fgmask, str_open, str_dila)
		contours = camera2.get_contours (img)
		#centres, frame_applied = camera2.get_centroids (contours, frame_applied)
		if len(contours)>0:
			return True
		else:
			return False

	""" This method defines if there is a car moving in the bottom side of the
	    battery parking lots. It returns true if there is a movement and false if
            there is not."""

	def isParkingDown(self, frame): #override
		frame=cv2.cvtColor(frame, cv2.COLOR_BGR2GRAY)
		frame_applied= frame*self.masks[2]
		frame_applied = cv2.resize(frame_applied, (360, 240))
		str_open, str_dila = camera2.get_strelements(15,12)
		fgmask = self.fgbg.apply(frame_applied)
		img = camera2.operacions_morfologiques(fgmask, str_open, str_dila)
		contours = camera2.get_contours (img)
		#centres, frame_applied = camera2.get_centroids (contours, frame_applied)
		if len(contours)>0:
			return True
		else:
			return False

	""" This method defines if there is a car moving in the top side of the
	    battery parking lots. It returns true if there is a movement and false if
            there is not."""

	def isParkingUp(self, frame): #override
		frame=cv2.cvtColor(frame, cv2.COLOR_BGR2GRAY)
		frame_applied= frame*self.masks[3]
		frame_applied = cv2.resize(frame_applied, (360, 240))
		str_open, str_dila = camera2.get_strelements(15,12)
		fgmask = self.fgbg.apply(frame_applied)
		img = camera2.operacions_morfologiques(fgmask, str_open, str_dila)
		contours = camera2.get_contours (img)
		#centres, frame_applied = camera2.get_centroids (contours, frame_applied)
		if len(contours)>0:
			return True
		else:
			return False

#actualitzem totes les imatges de referencia

	def updateRefMasks(self, frame):
		for i in range(len(self.parksDown)):
			self.parksDown[i].setMask(frame)
		for j in range(len(self.parksUp)):
			self.parksUp[j].setMask(frame)
#actualitzar parking states de dalt

	def updateOccupancyStatesUp(self, frame):
		for i in range(len(self.parksUp)):
			self.parksUp[i].checkOccupancy(frame)

#actualitzar parking states de baix
	def updateOccupancyStatesDown(self, frame):
		for i in range(len(self.parksDown)):
			self.parksDown[i].checkOccupancy(frame)

	def track_centers(self, frame):

		frame=cv2.cvtColor(frame, cv2.COLOR_BGR2GRAY)
		frame_applied= frame*self.masks[4]
		frame_applied = cv2.resize(frame_applied, (360, 240))
		str_open, str_dila = camera2.get_strelements(15,12)
		fgmask = self.fgbg.apply(frame_applied)
		img = camera2.operacions_morfologiques(fgmask, str_open, str_dila)
		contours = camera2.get_contours (img)
		centres, frame_applied = camera2.get_centroids (contours, frame_applied)
		return centres

	"""Advanced state checker with timers and tracking callings."""
	def checkState(self, frame):
		if self.prev_up is not self.isParkingUp(frame):
			if self.prev_up==True:
				self.prev_up=False
				if self.timer_down>600:
					self.updateOccupancyStatesUp(frame)
					self.timer_up=0
			else:
				self.prev_up=True
				#cam.updateOccupancyStatesUp(frame)

		if self.prev_down is not self.isParkingDown(frame):
			if self.prev_down==True:
				self.prev_down=False
				if self.timer_down>650:
					self.updateOccupancyStatesDown(frame)
					self.timer_down=0
			else:
				self.prev_down=True
				#cam.updateOccupancyStatesDown(frame)
	#actualitzar màscares quan entra un cotxe zona IN i no hi  ha moviment a parkingUp ni parkingDown
		if self.prev_inMotion is not self.isZoneIn(frame):
			if self.prev_inMotion==True:
				self.prev_inMotion=False
			else:
				self.prev_inMotion=False

			if self.prev_up==False and self.prev_down==False and self.timer_references>9000:
				self.updateRefMasks(frame)
				self.timer_references=0

		if self.timer_up%900==0 and self.prev_up==False:
			self.updateOccupancyStatesUp(frame)

		if self.timer_down%900==0 and self.prev_down==False:
			self.updateOccupancyStatesDown(frame)

		self.centres= self.track_centers(frame)
		self.timer_references=self.timer_references+1
		self.timer_down=self.timer_down+1
		self.timer_up=self.timer_up+1
		state_up, state_down = self.get_Parking_States();
		return(state_up, state_down)

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Keep the Flame Alive
Shine a Light for Europe
People's Vote March
Rally 4 Our Rights
Rise Up and Resist
#Clap for our Carers - support the NHS
Brighton and Hove for Europe is proud to support this event on Thursdays. Please come to your door or window at 8pm to show your appreciation for the wonderful staff, from the UK, the EU and further afield, who are keeping our health and social care service afloat in such difficult circumstances.
Keep the flame alive - BH4EU workshops
Since the December 2019 election, BH4EU has been continuing to meet, to discuss how we can best fight for the values of pro-Europeanism. All meetings are now taking place via conference call. Details of future meetings will appear here.
People's Vote March — Saturday 19 October 2019
Hundreds of People's Vote supporters from Brighton and Hove descended on London for the Final Say march. Our double-decker coach was packed and many more flocked on to trains to make their voices heard as Parliament sat on a Saturday for the first time since the Falklands war.
As the speeches began in Parliament Square (and while the BH4EU group was still making its way down Piccadilly, such were the numbers on the march) we received the very welcome news that the Letwin amendment had passed, forcing Johnson to ask for the extension he said he'd never request. We live to fight another day! For many more images from the day, click here.
Rally For Our Rights — Saturday 12 October 2019
Our own Susie Courtault addressed the crowds at this event on behalf of Women 4 Europe.
The rally focused on those whose rights will be threatened or removed by Brexit: EU27 citizens, British citizens living in EU27 countries, women and minorities. Despite the grim weather, thousands gathered to show solidarity with those for whom Brexit is an existential threat to their freedom.
For more photos and video click here
Brighton and Hove People's Parliament — Saturday 12 October 2019
A number of BH4EU members attended this event, organised by our three local MPs as a response to the unlawful prorogation of Parliament.
Attendees overwhelmingly REJECTED the motion that "Britain will only come together if Brexit is implemented", confirming Brighton and Hove as the spiritual capital of Remainia. And MPs Peter Kyle (Labour, Hove), Caroline Lucas (Green, Brighton Pavilion) and Lloyd Russell-Moyle (Labour, Kemptown) showed their support for Saturday's People's Vote March with BH4EU member Frances Bill.
Rise up and Resist: Sunday 22 September 2019
Best for Britain, Women for Europe and Brighton and Hove for EU combined for the Rise up & Resist march and rally, to coincide with the start of Labour Party Conference in Brighton.
Hundreds of supporters marched from the Palace Pier to the i360 to hear great speakers including:
Caroline Lucas MP
Peter Kyle MP
Alex Philips MEP
Rosie Duffield MP
Naomi Smith, Best for Britain
see more images from the day here
People's Vote March: Saturday 21 September 2019
More than 5000 people marched in Brighton at the start of the Labour conference, to demand a People's Vote on Brexit.
Speakers included:
Peter Kyle MP and Phil Wilson MP
Emily Thornberry MP
Rania Ramli, For our Future's Sake
Candle Vigil for Democracy
Hundreds of BH4EU supporters gathered at the Peace Statue to protest against Boris Johnson's shocking attacks on our freedoms and our democratic institutions.
Democracy is holding out against the extremists at the top of government.
30 March 2019, EU SOS
Four hundred people gathered on the white cliffs at SaltJoin us to show togetherness and unity in the face of Brexit chaos and send an SOS signal to the rest of Europe. Bring a mirror!
Here is a video about the event, thanks to William Ranieri from Latest TV
Put it to the People March, 23 March, London
Just six days before the Government was going to take Britain out of the EU, Brighton & Hove for EU were among the million people marching on Parliament with a simple demand: Give the people the final say on Brexit, in a crisis that threatens their living standards, businesses and jobs.
Thu 21 Feb, 7.30pm - Organising Committee Meeting, Craft Beer Company, Upper North Street
Join us for our regular monthly meeting - open to all. There's lots to be done to publicise the "Put It To The People" march in London on 23 March and - most importantly - to campaign for remain once the People's Vote is called! We always welcome new people who are keen to get involved in our activities. Please come along!
SODEM protest
Parliament Square, London
We joined SODEM and hundreds of people from up and down the country to hear the announcement of the massive defeat for Theresa May's deal! We'll be ready to join again and again, for as long as it takes to stop Brexit!
Procession for a People's Vote
What a fantastic event we had! We were joined by 200+ people to form an impromptu Pied People's Band: rather than blindly following the 'Pied Piper' Theresa May to a cliff edge Brexit, we marched and sang to demand a People's Vote. See our videos here and here.
Fri 14 December
Bollocks to Brexit Bus came to Brighton
We gave the bus a great reception - see article in The Argus here and coverage on Latest TV here.
Sat 8 December, People's Vote Day of Action: New Road, Brighton
We had a fantastic turnout of volunteers and were joined by two of our local MPs; you can see Peter Kyle's speech here and Caroline Lucas' here.
Thu 6 December 2018,
EU citizens' rights & Brexit
Here is the recording of the information session for EU citizens in the UK, organised by the EU Commission / representations of EU 27 in London.
20 October 2018 March for a People's Vote!
Hundreds of people from Brighton & Hove joined the hundreds of thousands who had come to London from all parts of the UK and Europe to march for a People's Vote on the final Brexit deal.
It was a fabulous day, and it was brilliant to see have friends and family there who had never been out to march before. Now we need to continue to put pressure on the Tories and on Labour to listen! https://www.peoples-vote.uk/
And here's an interview with Susie Courtault from BH4EU and Women for Europe on Latest TV.
Film screening: Postcards from the 48%,
Duke of York Picturehouse
Documentary featuring some of the millions of people who voted Remain, the 48%, to show that the referendum result was far from a landslide victory, and just why they are fighting to stay part of the EU.
Sun 16 September,
Carnival of EUnity
Brighton & Hove for EU were joined by joined the Green Party, LibDems, Women for Europe, Women's Equality Party and other groups from across the city and beyond to celebrate our EU membership and march in defence of our rights.
Take a look at this video made by local supporters Piera and Barry, and see coverage on Latest TV.
National pro-Europe march in London
We marched with 100s of 1000s of others to demand a People's Vote on Brexit.
Brighton & Hove for EU had a busy stall at the Dome - leaflets, petitions, information etc. We were joined for part of the day by In Limbo - Our Brexit Testimonies.
Brexit Truth Bus
The #StopBrexit bus came to Brighton - and we were out to welcome it.
Here is a write-up in the Evening Argus.
One Day Without Us
12.30-2.30pm, New Road, Brighton
A celebration of all migrants and their contribution to the UK.
*EUrovision flash mob*
The Eurovision heats came to the Brighton Dome in Brighton, and we had a big flash mob outside to celebrate and greet the performers and attendees! We waved our flags and banners, we sang Ode to Joy, and - with the help of the EU Flag Mafia - we handed out 1500 EU flags to people attending the event.
Watch our video to see the sea of blue and yellow flags in the Dome! And here's a video of the flash mob.
#StopBrexit @ Labour Conference
Thousands of people came to Brighton to show Jeremy Corbyn and the rest of the Labour Party the strength of feeling against Brexit.
Email: getintouch@bh4eu.org
Published & promoted by P. Kopp for Brighton & Hove for EU, Millbank Tower, 21-24 Millbank, London, England, SW1P 4QP


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Constitution of the Federation of Australasian Philosophy in Schools Associations
The Name of the Federation shall be the "Federation of Australasian Philosophy in Schools Associations".
In this Constitution (unless the context otherwise requires), the following words and phrases shall have the meanings respectively attributed to them below:
"Federation" or "FAPSA" means the Federation of Australasian Philosophy in Schools Associations.
"Associate" means any association, group or organisation that is affiliated with FAPSA.
"Member" means any individual or institution affiliated with FAPSA
"Executive" means the Executive of FAPSA.
"Council" means the Council of FAPSA.
"AGM" means the Annual General Meeting of FAPSA.
3. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
The Federation's aims are:
to assist Associates and Members to develop and promote philosophy in schools,
to inspire and encourage individuals to practise and acquire independent skills in reasoning, and in thinking reflectively, critically, and creatively; and to promote individuals with intellectual motivation and self-esteem, and make them effective thinkers with sound judgement.
The Federation's objectives are:
to promote communities of inquiry or other appropriate methods in school classes to analyse and discuss philosophical issues and concepts,
to promote and explain philosophy for children to schools' executives, teachers, parents, and students and to identify places for philosophy within schools' curricula
to provide training and continuing support for teachers,
to develop suitable resources for teachers,
to produce and publish materials that further its aims and objectives,
to establish a network of communication among all persons involved in philosophy in schools,
to maintain research in the theory and practice of philosophy in schools,
to maintain, in appropriate categories, lists of teachers of philosophy in schools, philosophers and other interested persons,
to provide forums for discussion,
to seek support and approval for philosophy in schools from all institutions operating in the field of education whether private or public, with particular emphasis on matters of national and international interest,
to co-ordinate the activities of Associates and Members, where appropriate at any Australasian or international forums, represent Associates and Members when so authorised by the Council,
to liaise with Associates and Members and organise meetings and conferences at an Australasian level and to facilitate the exchange of information among Associates,
to fund educational research activities, whether directly or by way of scholarship or otherwise where such activities are considered by the Council to be consistent with the aims and objectives of FAPSA,
to operate as a non-profit organisation designed to facilitate the educational aims and objectives of the Federation.
4. POWERS
FAPSA may, for the purposes of pursuing or carrying out any or all of its aims and objectives, by resolution of a general meeting seek incorporation, hold and dispose of real or personal property, enter into contracts, receive and make gifts, act as trustee, be a beneficiary, and perform all such acts in the law as are required or are incidental to such legal functions. FAPSA may levy an appropriate membership fee upon its Associates and Members.
5. ASSOCIATES
Associates will be limited to those associations or related groups or organisations established for the purpose of promoting Philosophy in Schools, recognised in writing by the Council as being affiliated with FAPSA. An association, group or organisation may apply in writing to the Executive for recognition as being affiliated with FAPSA and any such application shall be considered by the Council who shall take into account any recommendation made by the Executive in relation to any such application.
Members are individuals or institutions who have joined FAPSA. Memberships are renewable annually for a fee to be determined by the Executive in consultation with the Council. The benefits of membership are to include access to resources stored on the FAPSA website, discounts to attend FAPSA conferences, and other discounts and advantages that FAPSA may secure from time to time.
7. MANAGEMENT OF THE FEDERATION
7.1 The AGM
The AGM is the supreme decision-making body of FAPSA and its decisions are binding on the Executive and the Council.
The AGM is constituted by a maximum of four representatives for each Associate that has nominated a Council member.
The Federation shall meet once a year for the AGM and at other times as the AGM or the Council shall determine by resolution, and in any event not later than 6 months after the expiration of any Financial Year.
Representatives of an Associate shall be authorised as such in writing by that Associate.
A quorum shall consist of representatives from at least three Associates.
The decision of the FAPSA AGM will be those reached by a majority of the authorised representatives of Associates present at a meeting called after due notice has been given to all Associates. The Chair of the meeting will have only a casting vote in the event of an equality of votes.
7.2 The Council
The Council is the body which deals with non-routine or controversial matters between Federation meetings, i.e., its role is to ensure that all Associates are informed of situations where there is potential conflict within the Federation and are involves in the decision that attempts to resolve the conflict. Its members shall consist of one representative for each Associate. Each Associate shall nominate its own representative to the Council. The previous Council shall remain in office until the end of the next AGM.
The President of the Council is the same person as the Chair of the Executive, and shall be in addition to the representative of an Associate if that Associate wishes to have a full voting member of Council.
The decisions of the Council will be those reached by a majority of those authorised representatives present at a meeting called after due notice has been given to all members of the Council. (A meeting of the Council may be constituted by a telephone link-up, email, or a postal vote). The Chair of Council will only have a casting vote.
7.3 The Executive
The Executive shall consist of a Chair, Secretary and a Treasurer
It is the responsibility of the Executive to run the routine, day-to-day affairs of FAPSA within the policies of, and in accordance with the decisions of, the AGM and the Council. Whenever non-routine and controversial issues arise it is the responsibility of the Chair of the Executive or nominee to contact the Council members and to act on the advice of the majority of the Council. If this is not possible due to the urgency of the matter, then it is the responsibility of the Executive to make whichever decision is in the closest accord with the policies of FAPSA and is believed by the Executive to be the decision most likely to have received the support of the majority of the Council. It is to be communicated to the Council as soon as possible and, if not acceptable to the majority, modified as much as possible to accord with a resolution passed by a majority of members of the Council.
The Associate to constitute the Executive will be chosen each year by the AGM. Normally all members of the Executive will be located in the same region for convenience of communication and the particular persons to occupy the various offices of the Executive will be chosen by the relevant Associate.
The Council shall have power to change the membership of the Executive provided that a majority of Council members are persuaded that just cause exists for a change and that the membership of the Executive continue to conform to the requirements of 7.3 (a).
The decisions of the Executive will be those reached by a majority of the members present at a meeting called after due notice has been given to all members of the Executive. The Chair of Executive will only have a casting vote.
8. DUTIES OF OFFICE BEARERS
The Chair shall be responsible for:
Calling meetings of the Executive or the Council as often as business may require.
Acting as the Chair at meetings or appointing a proxy to so act.
Acting as spokesperson for the Federation.
The Secretary shall be responsible for:
Maintaining a register of Associates of the Federation.
Conducting the correspondence of the Federation and filing copies of correspondence.
Making arrangement for and keeping a record of meetings.
Sending notices of meetings and reports to Executive and Council Members as appropriate.
The Treasurer shall be responsible for:
Keeping accurate accounts of all monies received and paid by the Federation and proper records of the Federation assets and liabilities.
Issuing receipts for subscriptions and other monies he or she may receive in behalf of the Federation and paying all such monies into the Federation's savings accounts.
Paying accounts on behalf of the Federation, as approved by the committee.
Preparing a statement of receipts and expenditure and a balance sheet for presentation at the AGM.
9. AMENDMENT TO CONSTITUTION
The Constitution may only be amended at an AGM or at a Special General Meeting of the Federation. Notice of the proposed amendment(s) must be received by the Secretary at least one month before the Federation meeting and must be forwarded by the Secretary to the Secretary of each Associate or, where the Associate does not have a Secretary, to that Associate's Council member, to arrive at least a fortnight before the Federation meeting.
These rules may be amended by a resolution passed by two-thirds majority of representatives of Associate present at any Annual General Meeting at which notice of the proposed amendment shall have been given or at a Special General Meeting convened for such purpose.
10. DISSOLUTION
The Federation shall be dissolved in the event of membership of less than three Associates or upon the vote of a three-fourths majority of representatives of Associates present at a Special General Meeting convened to consider such a question.
Upon resolution being passed in accordance with paragraph (a) of this rule, all assets and funds of the organisation on hand shall after the payment of all expenses and liabilities be handed over to such registered or exempted charity or charities as a simple majority of the representatives of Associates at the Special General Meeting so convened or as a subsequent Special General Meeting may decide.
11. INCOME AND PROPERTY
The income and property of the Federation shall be applied solely towards the promotion of the aims and objectives of the Federation and no portion thereof shall be paid or transferred, directly or indirectly by way of dividend, bonus or otherwise howsoever by way of profit to members or relatives of members of Associates of the Federation, provided that nothing herein shall prevent the payment in good faith of remuneration to any officer or servant of the Federation for any service actually rendered to the Federation or reasonable and proper rental for premises let by any members of an Associate of the Federation provided that no remuneration shall be paid to officers or servants who are members of the Executive.
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With the Final Fantasy VII Remake news at a slow crawl and the reveal that the beloved title would be joined by other classics on the Nintendo Switch, it's time to look back on one of the saddest moments in the franchise surrounding our beloved Cloud Strife and Aeris.
The cosplaying duo is Wes Johnson as Cloud Strife and Sarah "Adella" Quillian as Aeris. The first still seen below is a direct reference to one of the most heart wrenching moments in the series and they one hundred percent nailed the look, the feel, and the tone.
The pair even took it further with an incredible underwater shot seen below - the serene look, the colours, the styling - at first glance it looks simple but for any fan of the game - this cosplay is downright magical.
As far as the Final Fantasy VII Remake goes, unfortunately, we're still completely blind. No release date, or even a release window, has been revealed at this time. One bright side however is that the developers have mentioned that the remake will be well worth the wait despite all of the blind faith.
A job listing from earlier this year also revealed that this project will "exceed the original with its full-scale revamp. It will blend what fans loved about the original but will pair that with something entirely new. The downside is that this flip in business model means an even longer wait ... but Final Fantasy fans are loyal and we know that Square Enix knows exactly what they are doing with such an iconic game.
With Kingdom Hearts III on the horizon, it's understandable that the Square Enix crew, as well as Tetsyua Nomura, both have their hands full. Still, if numerous delays and steady progress mean a near-perfect final result, we are willing to wait to see this payoff. With FFVII being held as one of the greatest installments in the series, we're glad to see the progress being made. Until we know a date however, these amazing cosplays must suffice.
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Q: Let $T\in L(V,W)$. Prove that $T$ is invertible $\iff [T]_{B'B}$ invertible. Let $B$ a basis of $V$ and $B'$ a basis of $W$. Suppose $\dim(V)=\dim(W)<\infty $. Let $T\in L(V,W)$. Prove that $T$ is invertible $\iff [T]_{B'B}$ invertible.

Proof
Set $A=[T]_{B'B}$. We have that $T(x)=0\iff Ax=0 \iff x=0$. Therefore $\ker T=\{0\}$ and thus $T$ is invertible.
Conversely suppose $T$ invertible. Then, $Ax=0\iff T(x)=0\iff x=0$. Then $\ker A=\{0\}$ Does it work ?


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