This is not an easy time to deal with as your logical and rational thoughts will be disrupted by the boundless and dreamy nature of Neptune, you may be confused and not even sure what is right or wrong or up or down. You may be easily influenced by new or strange ideas that you have never even considered before. Mercury mental and organizational nature is obscured by the ever expansiveness of Neptune. Consequently, it is not a good time to make any important decisions during this period if possible, but if you have to it is best to get advice from as many trusted individuals or counselors as you can to make sure you can see the reality of your situation better. There are possibilities of deceit whether by others or yourself, or people may misunderstand your intentions. Your mind is likely more pliable now than usual, which can increase the range of your interests. Formal logic or rigid analysis likely is ineffective now and may have little appeal. While you can learn abundantly, the classroom is typically very open, and the world around you may offer many possibilities to broaden your outlook. You tend to show greater sensitivity in what you perceive as well as what you share. Experiences that open your awareness probably are as varied as your imagination, which is enhanced now also.


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"I joined Aeris to work with industry leading scientists and engineers to provide solutions to challenging and impactful problems."
Dr. Annunzio received a B.S. in Geography at the Ohio State University in 2006, a M.S. in Meteorology from the Pennsylvania State University in 2008, and a PhD in Meteorology from the Pennsylvania State University in 2011. Dr. Annunzio has approximately ten years of experience in applied meteorology and mathematics, and his expertise includes artificial intelligence, atmospheric turbulence, atmospheric transport and dispersion (AT&D), climate analysis, large eddy simulation (LES), numerical weather prediction (NWP), signal processing, source term estimation (STE), statistical modeling, time series analysis, and weather forecasting.
While Dr. Annunzio was at Penn State his work included data assimilation, AT&D, atmospheric turbulence, and source term estimation. His dissertation work focused on the latter research topic, as he developed a novel STE algorithm to locate the release locations for many different release scenarios. After graduating from Penn State, Dr. Annunzio joined the National Center for Atmospheric Research and its spinoff Science and technology for Atmospheric Research. At these companies, Dr. Annunzio's work focused on utilizing numerical weather prediction models and large eddy simulations to perform defense analyses such as CBRN system testing and evaluation.
From 2014 – 2018, Dr. Annunzio worked as operational and research meteorologist at two separate hedge funds. At these funds, his work shifted to performing research and developing statistical models for long range weather forecasting applications, specifically for natural gas markets. Dr. Annunzio joined the Aeris team in 2018, and continues to perform consulting services for the financial industry.

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The average pay for a Senior Applications Engineer is $94,090 per year.
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For Senior Applications Engineers, busy Santa Clara offers a higher-than-average pay rate, 45 percent above the national average. Senior Applications Engineers will also find cushy salaries in San Jose (+27 percent), Houston (+13 percent), San Diego (+12 percent), and New York (+9 percent). Tulsa is the lowest-paying area, 12 percent south of the national average. Employers pay around 12 percent less in Atlanta and 11 percent less in Troy, below-median salaries for those in this field.


High School: Armstrong played four years of varsity volleyball at Eureka High School. She won Humboldt-Del Norte all-star honors in 2012 and 2013. She played club volleyball for Humboldt Volleyball Club and the Humboldt Storm.
Personal: Sara is the daughter of Jim and Vicky Armstrong. Her hobbies include playing the piano and guitar and spending time outside. Her career goal is to become an occupational therapist.
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Meet the Music Commission: Jennifer Czeisler
April 3, 2019 by Laura Bet
Seattle Music Commissioner Jennifer Czeisler currently runs Rogue Octopus, a sync licensing company focused on Northwest artists and labels, and previously served as Vice President of Licensing at Sup Pop Records for 16 years. A Seattle native and graduate from the University of Washington School of Law, Jen left her position at Sub Pop in 2012 to create Rogue Octopus. Over her years as a music industry attorney, Jen has negotiated and drafted hundreds of recording contracts, licensing agreements and foreign distribution agreements. Jen's abilities have showcased themselves in music placements for Sub Pop bands The Shins, The Postal Service, Fleet Foxes, Band of Horses, as well as local indie artists on Rogue Octopus such as Tangerine, Smokey Brights, Hot Bodies In Motion, J. Pinder, Sweet Water and more.
We spoke with Jen about how she got into her career, her perspective on the local industry and her advice for artists who are just starting out.
Tell me about yourself and how your career in music started.
My formative years were spent growing up in Seattle during the late 80s and early 90s, going to high school and college locally and spending time with my friends who were musicians in bands. Music has always been my passion but I never really thought about having a career in music until I saw those friends' bands getting signed during the grunge heyday. That's when I realized there was a possibility for a Seattle person to work in the music industry. So I decided being a music attorney representing bands was my calling. Even though I went to law school at University of Washington, I was planning on moving to LA because I figured I wasn't necessarily going to be able to stay in Seattle for my job, but I ended up getting an internship at Sup Pop Records and that turned into a full time position spanning 16 years. I loved it, and mainly moved on because I hadn't experienced any other music career opportunities up until that point.
When you went to law school, was it with the goal of then getting a job in the music industry?
Completely. I spent a lot of time going to shows and I'm a musician myself, I've played in bands, and music is what I'm most passionate about. So I decided to go to law school rather than try to work my way up the ladder at a record label or music publishing company. I was interested in negotiating and making deals and thought that would be exciting work. I also felt it was a good way for me to get my foot in the door at a little higher level, especially not having grown up in LA, and it was.
What kind of music do you play?
Mostly rock and roll. I was the bass player in a Pixies cover band called No. 13 Baby and co-singer/songwriter in My Favorite Girl. No. 13 Baby had a pretty big following until the Pixies got back together. That kinda put a halt to our popularity but we had a lot of fun!
How would you describe Seattle's music industry and how have you seen it change over the years?
I think a lot of people realized they could have profitable production studios, record labels and music careers in Seattle after witnessing the grunge era explosion. I think Seattle's music industry has always been pretty DIY, and that lent itself well to the Internet era that followed. So, unlike the major labels who saw a big crash as a result of the illegal downloading of music, I think the smaller, DIY companies gained the ability to reach an audience worldwide without having to use commercial radio and other infrastructure that a major label would. Because of that, I feel like it was able to blossom.
However, over time the price of music dwindled to almost nothing, so now everyone is really taking a hit. Because recorded music is more of a marketing tool than something to sell, it's made it challenging for everybody.
Why did you decide to start Rogue Octopus?
One of my main roles at Sup Pop was licensing music for film, TV and commercials. It's a kind of niche field that I really enjoyed and was very profitable. I really liked the intersection between moving picture, so to speak, and music. So I took the part of my job that I really liked the best at Sup Pop and formed a company around it. One of the things that I also really like is that I now am on the front lines of signing artists and pitching them to music supervisors. When I was at Sub Pop, I was not on the A&R team, so music was given to me that was great, and I loved it, but I didn't have a very big role in picking it in the first place.
How has your career influenced the perspective you bring to the Music Commission?
I started at Sup Pop in 1996, so I've had a very long music industry life. I've seen the old school paradigm—the $20 CD and the million-selling first week, and things like that which just don't really happen anymore. I also work with artists and know firsthand how hard it's become to make money in the music industry. I also have a thorough understanding of many music industry areas, whether it's licensing, publishing, recorded sales, live music, working with producers…and I'm on the Grammy Board, so I have perspective from that role as well. I think the fact that I've had a varied career has served me well on the Music Commission. And that it's been over such a long period of time.
The Music Commission's mission is to build Seattle as a City of Music—what are the biggest priorities for you in working towards that goal?
My biggest priority is to find ways for musicians to be supported financially, whether it's bigger local companies working with Seattle artists to use their music in commercials or online videos, or to have them perform live at their events. I really feel that as the city grows and becomes more and more expensive, we have to be mindful to make sure that we don't lose the things that make Seattle special, and one of the things that makes Seattle special is music and our musicians. And if they can't afford to live here, we won't have access to that side of Seattle anymore. So that's my biggest priority. It's not an easy fix. It's really about raising awareness and continuing, as leaders in our community, to have conversations with other community leaders to make sure that they're aware of the problem and are aware that there are things that can be done to help.
What are you looking forward to working on in the next year?
I'm really looking forward to working on the waterfront. They already have a great team in place that's doing a lot to incorporate music, but I really like the idea of bringing that vibrancy of the live shows and expanding the SeaTac airport initiative to places like the waterfront, the Convention Center and other city-owned properties. To me that's a really exciting project, to continue to highlight Seattle musicians in our public areas.
Publishing, licensing and collecting revenue are complicated and can be overwhelming for a musician who is just starting. Are there any resources or tips you'd recommend?
The first book I read when I started out at Sup Pop was called All You Need to Know about the Music Business by Donald Passman, who is a well-known music attorney, and I'd say that's a great resource. The next thing is that I would have every artist register with Sound Exchange, and a company like BMI or ASCAP. There are basically two types of public performance royalty organizations: one that collects royalties on the recordings, Sound Exchange, and the other collects royalties on publishing, BMI, SESAC or ASCAP. It's important for artists to know they have to register their music to collect those royalties. The websites are very informative and easy to manage, and these companies can also provide artists with additional resources and opportunities.
Anything you want people to know about the Seattle Music Commission?
It's a super committed group of people who love what they do and are very passionate about the music industry and the people who work in the music industry. And we're really dedicated to doing the best we can to improve the livelihood and quality of life for the people who are in it. It's really important work and musicians and others working in music typically don't have the voice to advocate for themselves, so I'm really proud to be part of an organization that's doing that on their behalf.
You can contact Jen Czeisler and the rest of the Seattle Music Commission at seattlemusiccommission@seattle.gov.
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Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jacob deGrom, left, listens to new manger Bruce Bochy after trying on his new jersey during a press conference at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022. Jacob deGrom is the latest big signing for the Rangers in their effort to turn things around, with his $185 million, five-year deal getting completed last Friday even before baseball winter meetings.(Tom Fox/The Dallas Morning News via AP)
Jacob deGrom sees Rangers' vision for future, not past
by: STEPHEN HAWKINS, Associated Press
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Two-time Cy Young Award winner Jacob deGrom sees the vision of what the Texas Rangers want to do, not their streak of six consecutive losing seasons and being more than a decade removed from their only World Series appearances.
"The Rangers did a great job with constant communication and making me feel like they really wanted me here," deGrom said Thursday during his introduction in Texas. "The vision was the same, build something great, and win year in and year out."
DeGrom is the latest big-money add — on a $185 million, five-year deal — for the Rangers as they try to turn things around. They nabbed deGrom last Friday before baseball's winter meetings had even started. After completing his physical and the contract in Texas, he was even able to make it home for a previously planned Christmas outing with his wife and two small children at Disney World, which is where he was when his signing with Texas was announced last week.
The 34-year-old right-hander spent the first nine years of his career with the New York Mets, who won 101 games last season. His arrival comes an offseason after the Rangers made a pricey, long-time commitment to middle infielders Corey Seager ($325 million, 10 years) and Marcus Semien ($175 million, seven years) and then went 68-94.
DeGrom said Seager and Semien played a significant role in his decision and that, while he had been in contact with the Mets, he was excited about Texas after his conversations with the Rangers — including new manager and three-time World Series champion Bruce Bochy, general manager Chris Young and owner Ray Davis.
"They showed a ton of interest right at the start, and the feelings were mutual," deGrom said. "I want to play this game for a long time and want to win."
Young said the addition of deGrom is a big step toward the Rangers' goal of building a world championship organization, and the full expectation next season is to compete for a playoff spot.
"I'm ecstatic. To win in our game, you need pitching," said Bochy, who was sitting to deGrom's left. "We couldn't have a better guy to head up this rotation. We've added to the rotation. So don't tell me we can't win. … We're a much better club right now than just a few weeks ago."
DeGrom joins a Rangers rotation that also includes Jon Gray, the right-hander whose $56 million, four-year deal last winter was overshadowed by Seager and Semien.
All-Star left-hander Martín Pérez this offseason accepted a $19.65 million qualifying offer to stay with the Rangers, who also acquired former All-Star right-hander Jake Odorizzi from Atlanta in a trade last month. Left-hander Andrew Heaney agreed this week to a $25 million, two-year deal with Texas.
Before having to miss the final three months of the 2021 season with right forearm tightness and a sprained elbow, deGrom had a career-low 1.08 ERA over 92 innings. He was then shut down late in spring training this year because of a stress reaction in his right scapula and didn't make his first big-league start until Aug. 2.
He went 5-4 with a 3.08 ERA in 11 starts, then opted out of a $30.5 million deal for 2023 to become a free agent for the first time.
"Last year's was a weird injury, but finished the year strong and the goal's to go out there and take the ball every fifth day for the Texas Rangers," he said.
Rangers team physician Dr. Keith Meister was one of the doctors who reviewed deGrom's scapula last season since he had experience with that type of injury, but didn't personally examine him. Meister told deGrom it would heal completely, and the pitcher said he felt great when he came back.
He is now ready for another full season, after making only 38 starts the past three years.
"The goal is to make 30-plus starts and I truly believe that I will be able to do that," he said.
DeGrom is 82-57 with 1,607 strikeouts in 1,326 innings in his career. He gets $30 million next year, $40 million in 2024 and 2025, $38 million in 2026 and $37 million in 2027. The deal includes a conditional option for 2028 with no guaranteed money.
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Letter: Replace Obamacare is code for keeping welfare
The "Affordable Care Act" was never about figuring out ways to make it less expensive to provide health care. It was instead a combination welfare and wealth redistribution program in which some people would get health care below or at no cost to them, with the bill to be passed on to other people.
So the editorial demand that Republicans come up with a replacement program is just a demand for a different version of mandates and subsidies and taxes.
"Obamacare has plenty of problems. Rising premiums and insurers exiting the system make that painfully clear." But those rising premiums and insurer losses come from mandates to provide all sorts of benefits to some people at the expense of other people. All those mandated coverages cannot be provided without someone else being forced to pay the bill.
Dr. Jeffrey A. Singer has written on many occasions about the problems arising from government mandates on health care over the decades since Medicare and Medicaid were enacted, and most recently on Oct. 2 in The Arizona Republic about the death spiral of Obamacare.
Instead of substituting a new version of government mandates and wealth redistribution, we should be freeing up the health-care market.
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Windows XP is one of Microsoft's most popular operating systems, and though it's starting to show its age, many people still use it exclusively. Whether you've got an old computer that you want to get functioning again or you want to install XP on your new machine, it will only take a short while.
Note: Microsoft is no longer supporting Windows XP, which means it will no longer receive essential security fixes. It is highly recommended that you consider upgrading to a newer version of Windows, such as Windows 7, Windows 8, or Windows 10.
Ensure that your computer can run Windows XP. Your computer will need to meet or exceed the minimum system requirements in order to run Windows XP. You can find your system information by either checking the computer manufacturer's manual, or by running DirectX Diagnostic on an existing Windows operating system of the computer.
To start the DirectX Diagnostic, open the Run dialog (press WinKey+R simultaneously), type dxdiag, and click OK.
Find your Windows XP Product Key. It is printed on a sticker on your software package or located on the computer itself. It is a string of 5 groups of characters (each 5 long), separated by dashes, resulting in 25 characters in all. You need the product key to complete installing Windows.
Set your computer to boot from CD/DVD. Before inserting the CD, you'll need to set your computer to boot from a CD instead of from the hard drive. This will allow you to load the Windows XP setup files before your computer boots to its installed operating system. You can change the boot order from the BOOT menu in your BIOS.
In the BOOT menu, set the order so that your CD/DVD-ROM drive is set as the 1st Boot Device.
If you are installing Windows XP from a USB drive, make sure that the USB drive is set as the 1st Boot Device. You may need to have the USB drive inserted for it to appear as an option.
Load the installer. Once your Boot Order is set, insert the Windows XP CD into your drive and Save and Exit from the BIOS. Your computer will reboot and you will be presented with the message: Press any key to boot from CD. Press any key on your keyboard to start the Setup program.
Setup will load files necessary to begin the installation, which may take a few moments. Once the loading is complete, you will be taken to the Welcome screen.
Press ENTER to begin installation. Once the loading is complete, you will be taken to the Welcome screen. You are given several options, but if you are installing or reinstalling Windows XP, you'll want to press ENTER to start the installation configuration.
Read the License Agreement. This document tells you what you can and can't do with Windows, and your rights as the consumer. After reading, press F8 indicating you agree to the terms.
Select the partition you want to install on. You will see a list of available partitions on your installed hard drives. If you are installing Windows XP on a new hard drive, you should see only one entry labeled "Unpartitioned space." If you have a previous version of Windows or Linux installed on your computer, you will potentially have multiple partitions.
Installing Windows XP will erase all of the data on the partition that you choose. Select a partition that is empty or that contains data that you do not care to lose.
You can delete your partitions with the "D" key. This will return them to "Unpartitioned space". Any data on the partition will be lost when it is deleted.
Create a new partition. Select the Unpartitioned space and press "C". This will open a new screen where you can set the partition's size from the available space. Enter the size in megabytes (MB) for the new partition and then press ENTER.
By default, the partition will be set to the maximum amount of available space. Unless you plan on creating multiple partitions, you can usually leave this at its default.
Windows XP requires at least 1.5 gigabytes (1536 MB) for its installation files, but you will want more than this for programs, documents, downloads, and other files. 5 gigabytes (5120 MB) is a good baseline amount for Windows XP, with more if you plan on installing a lot of programs.
You can create multiple partitions on a single drive. This can allow you to separate your programs from your movies and music, or to install another operating system. Windows XP can only be installed on one discrete partition.
Select your new partition. Once you've created your installation partition, you will be returned to the partition selection screen. Select your new partition, usually labeled "C: Partition 1 [Raw]" and press ENTER.
Select "Format the Partition using the NTFS File System" and press ENTER. NTFS is the preferred method, supporting a larger amount of disk space per partition than FAT, and including security features at the file system level. NTFS also includes system level compression. There are almost no situations anymore where choosing FAT would be preferable.
If your partition size is larger than 32 GB, you will not be given the option to choose FAT.
It is highly recommended to avoid Quick Format, as this skips an important process that checks the hard drive for errors or bad sectors. This scan is what consumes the majority of the time taken when performing a full format. If there are errors on a disk at the physical level, it's best to catch them now rather than later.
Wait for the format to complete. The system will now format the partition. The length of time this process requires depends on the speed and size of the drive. In general, the larger the partition, the longer the process will take.
Wait for the Setup files to copy. Windows will now start copying files from the installation disc and prompt you to reboot the computer when the process is completed. Press ENTER when prompted to reboot, otherwise it will do so automatically after 15 seconds.
Allow the computer to boot normally. You will see the message asking you to press a key to boot from CD. Ignore it and allow the computer to continue booting from the hard drive. You will see the Windows logo as the Setup program loads.
Wait for the installation to proceed. After the Windows logo goes away, you will see a list of steps remaining on the left side of the screen, and tips for using windows on the right. The time remaining for the installation will be displayed below the list of steps remaining.
It is normal for the screen to flicker, turn on and off, or resize during this process.
Choose your language and region settings. During the installation process a dialog window will appear, asking you to choose your Regional settings. Select appropriate settings native to your area. Click the Next button when that is completed.
Enter your full name if you want. This will be set as the "owner" of Windows, and will be attached to certain things, such as Document creation.
Enter your Product Key. You will not be able to complete the installation process without a valid Product Key. Click "Next" to continue.
Some versions of Windows will not ask for the Product Key until installation is complete.
Set your computer's name. This will be the name that represents the computer on a network. Windows sets a default name, but you can change it if you would like. You can also set a password for the Administrator account. This is optional, but recommended for public computers.
Select your time zone. Ensure that the date/time are correct. Click "Next" to continue.
Choose your network settings. Almost all users installing Windows XP on a home or personal computer can leave "Typical Settings" selected for Network Setup. If you are installing Windows XP in a corporate or academic environment, check with the system administrator, though Typical Settings will most likely work.
In the next window, nearly all users can select "No, this computer is not on a network, or is on a network without a domain." If you are in a corporate setting, ask your system administrator which you should choose.
You can typically leave the workgroup name set to default.
Wait for the installation to finalize. This will only take a few minutes, and the computer will reboot when it is finished installing. Once the computer reboots, you will be taken to the Windows XP desktop. At this point, installation is complete, though there are a few things left to do before Windows is completely usable..
Set your display preferences. Once Windows loads, you will be told that Windows will automatically configure your display. Click OK to start the configuration. Your screen will flash a couple times, and then you will be asked if you can read the box that appears.
Set your connection preferences. If your computer is connected to the internet, select your connection type. Press Next to continue.
Activate your copy of Windows. If connected to the Internet, Select "Activate Now." Windows will connect to the activation server and automatically authenticate your copy of Windows. If you haven't entered your Product Key yet, you will need to enter it now.
Create Users. After the Activation Process, a window will appear allowing you to select the users for the computer. Enter your name, and the names of others who will be using the machine. Press Next to continue.
Install any drivers that you need to for your computer's hardware.
Install an antivirus program if you are connected to the internet.
Set your BIOS to boot from the hard drive again instead of the CD.
Can I install Windows XP without being connected to the internet?
Yes, you can, if you have the install disk or a bootable flash drive for Windows XP.
How do I install Windows on a drive other than C:?
On the Choose Drive option, you should see your other drives. You can format them or erase their partitions so you can install Windows to those.
Can we do Windows 7 and Windows XP in a single computer and have a common hard disk?
You can. Just identify which partition has Windows 7, and don't install XP on it.
Windows Provide, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, Windows 2003 Server Edition, Windows 2008 Server Edition, Windows 2013 Server Edition. Linux and Macintosh are also operating systems.
What do I do if my computer is not starting Windows XP?
When it attempts to start up, press the Del key or F9 and see if it goes into safe mode.
Can I use my phone to format a computer?
Does it work for Windows 10?
No. If you try to install XP on Windows 10, You will get a BSOD after setup tries to load Windows.
How do I install Windows Vista?
Boot into a thumb drive of CD using power iso, then make it your first boot order and install.
How do I format the C drive only, leaving all the other drives alone?
Go to "run" then type either "MS-DOS prompt" or "command prompt" and then type "cd .." until on the screen the next line just shows "C:\" then type "format C:\".
How to Install Windows XP Using Pen Drive?
There are a few programs for that; I recommend Rufus. Go to the BIOS and set the boot option to "+usb storage."
What if my computer does not want to run on safe mode.
How I do backups of Windows XP?
Don't forget to set your boot priority in your BIOS. On older systems, the BIOS is set to read Floppy, HDD, and THEN CD-ROM. You will need to set your boot priority to load the CD-ROM before Floppy and HDD.
The setup generally takes 15 to 40 minutes depending on the speed of your system. It's best to stay near, because throughout the installation, it will ask questions such as the Time and Network settings.
During the GUI setup (step 14 to 19), you can press SHIFT+F10 to open Command Prompt and SHIFT+F11 to open windows that resembles the ones used in Windows 2000 setup.
If you encounter any difficulties installing, Windows Setup will give you technical information about the error, which can help determine its cause. Check the troubleshooter on Microsoft's website for assistance with common installation problems.
Some user's installing Windows XP from disks with Service Pack 2 or below experience issues during the early stages of install on modern computers, characterized as never-ending reboot loops, or a Blue Screen Error (BSOD). This is due to some disks lacking a driver for SATA hard drives. In order to fix this, the user will have to slipstream the drivers to a copy of the install CD, or put the required drivers on a floppy disk and manually add them to the install list.
You can install Windows more than once on a single partition, but this may lead to system instability in the future. Download software such as Partition Magic 8, to safely divide the hard drive into partitions for safe install.
Be sure to Activate Windows within 30 days of installation, otherwise the system will not allow you to log on until Activation is complete.
To install Windows XP on a Windows computer, you'll need a Windows XP installation CD. Insert the CD, then set your computer to boot from the CD drive by opening the BIOS and changing the boot order to place the CD drive at the top of the list. Once you restart your computer, it will open to the Windows XP installation menu; fill out each form and follow any on-screen prompts to install XP.
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Пек — бог пекла, а також війни, кривавих бійок, кровопролить та всілякої біди. Син Чорнобога і Мари. Згідно з повір'ям — кровожерний, страхітливий, підступний, нещадний, але лякливий, надто боявся Чура (Щура) - звідси давнє українське прислів'я: «Чур тобі, Пек!» (За Д. Зеленіним).

У писемних джерелах
Пек згадується у витязі із караїмської хроніки про прибуття з Криму в Галич близько 1243 або 1246 року караїмів і надання їм князем Данилом грамоти, згідно з якою він дарує землі, дозволяє виробництво і вільну торгівлю напоями. Їм побудували будинки навпроти королівського замку, що стояв на горі, на березі річки Лукви, від північного боку замку, де містився мурований храм русинів і де раніше здійснювалося богослужіння Пеку-осині («gdzie stoi murowana boznica tychze, gdzie dawniey odprawiały sluzbę Pek Ossynę»)

На думку Антонія Петрушевича, малася на увазі сучасна йому церква Різдва Христового у Галичі.

У фольклорі
У Нагуєвичах Дрогобицького повіту казали злому чоловіку, щоб відчепився: «Пек та осина на тебе!»

Володимир Вислоцький фіксує також приказки: «Пек-пеком, нема що їсти», «Пек за пек», «Пек ти осина — ги на тя — пропав бись, не снив бись ся» . В якості заклинання від чортів на Галичині у загальному вжитку побутували вислови: «Тьфу! Тьфу! Тьфу! Пек! Пек! Пекъ тобі!» . Музикознавець Порфирій Бажаньский 1892 року відзначав: «В Галичині Пек (ти) а до того ще й оссена!».

На Херсонщині мовили: «Цур тобі! Пек тобі!».

Петро Гулак-Артемовський 1819 року писав, звертаючись до редактора часопису «Украинский вестник» Євграфа Филомафитського: «Бодай вони так на світі були, як мене кортіло з ними гризтись: цур їм, пек їм, осина їм, марина!».

В обрядовості
За даними Григорія Ількевича, на другий день Різдва кожен господар збирав солому й сіно, якими було заслано в хаті під час першого дня свята, виносив на свій город, за ним ішли сім'яни чоловічої статі й там запалювали ту солому. Всі скакали через вогонь і приказували: «Пек, осина, од нас щезай; Сьвіст, сьвіст, у нас пробувай». Згадували часом і божество Перуна. Жіноцтво це теж мало робити, але дослідникові не доводилося цього бачити. Це все називалося: «дідухи палити» .

Галицькі письменники говорили про язичництво як про часи, коли «гнали пек-запеком злих духів, а умилостивлювали добрих».

Атрибути
На думку Каленика Шейковського, Пекові присвячувалася калина, подібно до того, як Плутонові присвячувався кипарис. З часом повір'я про калину узагальнилося в повір'я про дерево взагалі: «Як на могилі росте дерево, душі лекше» .

Паралелі в інших міфологіях
Каленик Шейковський звав Пека «південноруським Плутоном» і відзначав його схожість із литовським Поклусом, якого звали також Поколе, Пікол і Праґартіс від pragarta 'пекло'.

Порфирій Бажаньский намагався пов'язати Пека з хорватським (морлакським) божеством Піком .

У мистецтві

У літературі

 Пек фігурує в епічній поемі Василя Пачовського «Князь Лаборець» (1923)Саме Пек вирвав з рук Лаборця подарований Дажбогом чарівний перстень-огнецвіт, камінь всезнання, що дає можливість людям зрівнятися з богами:

Хмара бісів збігла з ліса

Різноликих, стоязиких...

Князь закрив лице рукою –

Луна гомін криків диких:

Хоче світлом вбити тьму,

Чур йому, а пек йому!

Гора Пікуй розвернулась,

Засіяла жаром-блиском –

Вийшов Пек! І зором супа

Глянув, крикнув, скочив з виском,

Вирвав з перста огнецвіт –

Вив зі щастя темний світ.

Скочив Пек на верх і блиснув

Огнецвітом понад миром –

Заклинав всі скарби світа

Чур окрутив скарби виром,

В скали вдарив буролім –

Перун оком верже грім!

То не буря громом грала,

Аж тріщали темні бори –

Розбивали скарби скали,

Аж трусилися всі гори;

Западались в глибінь гір.

Де не вздрить їх людський зір!

Тьма копитна танцювала

В скалах з реготом і глумом –

Перун крикнув – Пек запався,

Залунали гори шумом –

І все щезло – тихо, ша!

Зачарована тиша.

 У примітках до поеми Іллі Тьороха «Сварог» пояснюється, що «під куполом Сірого Світла, відокремленого від нього Смоляними Горами і Чорним (Дігтярним) Потоком, висіло, також перекинутою банею і також духовне і невидиме ЧОРНЕ СВІТЛО або ПЕК, а також ПЕКЛО з твердю-зрубами з Чорної Пітьми замість сонця, що вічно затьмарювало Чорне Світло непроглядною тьмою («темрявою»), і з ПЕКОМ або ПЕКЛОМ у самому низу (верху) бані, де горів вічний пекельний вогонь, в якому плавилися спадаючі зі Зрубних Смоляних Гір скелі».
 У п'єсі Григорія Квітки-Основ'яненко «Сватання на Гончарівці» (а також у фільмі з однойменною назвою «Сватання на Гончарівці») Уляна у пісні, яку вона співає Стецьку використовує фразу «Пек тобі, відчепися!». Також Стецько каже Прокопу фразу «Цур тобі із нею, пек!».

В мене думка не така, Щоб пішла я за Стецька.

Стецько стидкий! Стецько бридкий! Цур тобі, не в'яжися! Пек тобі, відчепися! Божевільний!

Не дурна я і не п'яна, Щоб пішла я за Степана. В мене думка не така, Щоб пішла я за Стецька.

Стецько стидкий! Стецько бридкий! Цур тобі, не в'яжися! Пек тобі, відчепися! Божевільний!

Лучче впасти мені з дубу, Чим йти заміж за Кандзюбу.

Стецько стидкий! Стецько бридкий! Цур тобі, не в'яжися! Пек тобі, відчепися! Божевільний!

Лучче мені з мосту в воду, Чим достатися уроду!

Стецько стидкий! Стецько бридкий! Цур тобі, не в'яжися! Пек тобі, відчепися! Божевільний!

Примітки

Слов'янські боги

Українська міфологія

Міфічні істоти

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Q: Init FragmentActivity with a single fragment programmatically I'm tring to add a fragment to an activity in order to avoid declaring the layout xml. I'm doing
@Override
protected void onCreate(Bundle arg0) {
    super.onCreate(arg0);
    getSupportFragmentManager().beginTransaction()
            .add(android.R.id.content, new mFragment()).commit();
}

But it crashes with:
java.lang.IllegalStateException: The specified child already has a parent.
You must call removeView() on the child's parent first.

Is there a short form for avoiding this error or I must recover the content layout before and remove all their views? Thanks
Edit mFragment Code:
public class mFragment extends Fragment {

    @Override
    public View onCreateView(LayoutInflater inflater, ViewGroup container, Bundle savedInstanceState) {
        View result= inflater.inflate(R.layout.activity_main, container);
        return result;
    }

}

A: Try the following code while inflating.
View result= inflater.inflate(R.layout.activity_main, container, false);

This will avoid adding the view to parent by default.
By using the other method, it will add a parent by default. So when you try to add it dynamically it will throw the above mentioned exception.

A: Change:
View result= inflater.inflate(R.layout.activity_main, container);

To:
View result= inflater.inflate(R.layout.activity_main, container, false);

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What are the restrictions for the kinds of fluids that can be used with MPX sensors?
Can I use them with gasoline and other solvents?
Please be advised, that for all Freescale standard pressure sensor products, any environment other then dry air, will have some impact on the reliability and lifetime of the product. Freescale's silicon pressure sensors are NOT compatible with oil, gas, petrol and water or water vapors, or chemicals.
In any case, the use of our pressure sensors in hazardous areas applications being e.g. explosive, our sensor in such an application carries some legal responsibility if something goes wrong which causes property damage or harm to a person...! As such, I think we would demand a letter to relieve us of any responsibility for accidents associated with this application.
As for the "Level of reliability, Lifetime, Mean Time Between Failure", our data is for dry air only (as specified in the datasheet).
A determination must be made if this impact is acceptable for the application.
Besides the mechanical stresses to the inside of the package, there would also be a need to evaluate stresses the hardening/ed material induce on the outside of the package. To minimize these, a low stress encapsulant should be used. And, of course, any recalibration/autozeroing of the device after a point of potential stress induction would be highly recommended and could alleviate any mechanical stress concerns if done before a measurement (and the temp delta's are minimal during the readings).
Following to your inquiry, we would recommend to use Parker O-lube silicone grease or DMS-T46 or T51. This type of grease is used by most of our customer without problems. In fact the basic recommendation is to use silicone oil (or preferably grease) with high viscosity and high molecular weight. In this case the size of the molecules are big enough to limit the penetration of the grease inside our protective silicone gel which is over the die. In terms of contaminants, the silicon grease must be free of halogenures (Cl content < 50 ppm) to reduce the risk of bond pad corrosion. On the other hand, don't forget that whatever the material you will use, as soon as you put something on our gel you have a high probability to see some offset drift. This is coming from additional mechanical stress and/or gel swelling. The amount of gel and global mechanical design are usually also part of the offset drift.
Protecting pressure sensors with silicon grease is definitely the best way to use our products in harsh media. We don't have so much experience in how to implement this solution 'industrially'. The grease fill is done under vacuum to avoid air bubbles. Usually, an offset calibration is necessary because the grease brings some mechanical stress that may shift the offset value. This solution was tested and seems conclusive.
As said, you can use any silicon oil or preferably grease from other suppliers with high viscosity and high molecular weight.
IMPORTANT: Additional gel filled inside the sensor e.g. is not possible. There is a feature internal to the package that the gel is filled to, a gel stop, this feature is used to control the gel dispense and the resultant meniscus of the gel in the package to ensure good die and wire coverage.
You can use any silicon oil or preferably grease from other suppliers with high viscosity and high molecular weight.
In this application at page# 3, you can see that we have tested a couple of medias, mainly on parts having media resistant gel, but we cannot give a guarantee about the long term reliability of these devices under these conditions.
For further information, and more details, I would like refer to the "Quality and Reliability" at DL200 Data Library at pages 1-3 to 1-12, and at "Sensor Media Compatibility" at pages 1-18 to 1-29.
Please see at Data Libraries 'Sensor Products Device Data Handbook' right after the Brochures. Please note that the size of the book will require ~25MB).
Freescale uses two different types of gels, in order to isolate the die from the environment.
The Fluorosilicone Gel (Type FE-53) is being used for all our standard type of pressure sensors. The Media Resistant Gel (Sifel) is being used for our pressure sensors that are used e.g. in high temperature environments, mainly in automotive applications. All pressure sensors with the designator MPXAZ, MPXVZ, MPXHZ are those using Media Resistant Gel (Sifel). This series of devices uses our automotive grade gel which is much more resistant to harsh media. The customer however must perform the validation in their application, but the product will be more robust then the existing standard pressure sensors. But here again these pressure sensors are NOT compatible with oil, gas, petrol and water or water vapors, or chemicals.
Since there tends to be an endless amount of various applications and conditions there has been no way Freescale can validate the application impact on product reliability or lifetime. Freescale encourages customers when the application involves possibly harsh media, to seek an industrial type of sensors to fulfill their requirement.
If a customer wants to use the Freescale sensor, they must validate the product performance in their application and assume all risk and liability.
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Here's a new piece featuring another character study for the graphic novel Josh Pierce and I are working on.
I wasn't able to keep track of how long this one took. It's several hours spread across a very busy week.


Diabetes mellitus, or DM, occurs in an estimated one out of every 500 dogs and one out of every 400 cats. DM usually occurs in middle-aged dogs (6 to 9 years) with females being three times more likely to develop the condition than males. The most commonly affected breeds include German shepherd dogs, schnauzers, beagles, poodles, golden retrievers, and keeshonds. There is no breed predisposition among cats, but castrated males are more commonly affected. DM has been diagnosed in cats of all ages, but typically occurs in older cats. The cells of the body use a sugar known as glucose for food. Glucose can only be absorbed and utilized by the cells in the presence of insulin, a hormone produced by the pancreas. If insulin is not available to move glucose into the cells it accumulates in the bloodstream creating a condition called hyperglycemia. Most dogs and 5-20 percent of cats are affected by Type I or "insulin dependent" diabetes, a condition where the pancreas produces no insulin at all. The remaining 80-95 percent of cats will suffer from Type II or "non-insulin dependent" diabetes, a condition where the pancreas produces some insulin, but not enough. The most commonly seen signs of DM in cats and dogs include excessive drinking, excessive urination, excessive eating, weight loss or weight gain, and dehydration. In cats the rear legs may become weak or wobbly (due to nerve damage). In dogs, vision problems and cataracts may become apparent. To diagnose DM your veterinarian will use a complete blood count, serum chemistry and urinalysis. These tests will be used to confirm a persistent fasting hyperglycemia and identify concurrent infections. The goals of treatment are to reduce or eliminate the signs associated with persistent hyperglycemia and to prevent cataracts, nerve damage and other diabetic complications. This means a low carbohydrate diet for cats and a high-fiber, moderate carbohydrate diet for dogs. Numerous prescription diets are available. Insulin injections will probably need to be given once or twice a day. Although this may seem daunting at first, most people do quite well with just a little practice. Cats and dogs may be treated with animal insulin or with human synthetic insulin. The type of insulin used will vary between pets and may require some experimentation. If left untreated diabetes is life threatening. However, early diagnosis and treatment may prevent nerve damage, blindness, and even lead to remission in many cats. Because early diagnosis is so important, our hospital offers wellness blood testing during yearly exams. As always, if you have any questions or concerns contact your veterinarian.


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Kirkman's Kamp, Sabi Sands: The Lowdown
South Africa>Kruger, Sabi Sands and around>Kirkman's Kamp
Kirkman's Kamp is a true reflection of the Sabi Sand Game Reserve– once a colonial homestead, now an elegant safari lodge in one of South Africa's finest game viewing areas.
What's Kirkman's Kamp really like?
Kirkman's Kamp has all of the advantages of its age and long-standing, with an enviable location overlooking the Sand River. There's the original tin-roofed homestead with verandah, library and crackling fire. Outside a wander over manicured lawns and past the occasional warthog will lead you to 18 semi-detached rooms (we're told the official term is "duplex"). Décor reflects Kirkman's has been modernised from the original colonial feel to a more muted, chic, modern-African style. The rooms are perhaps a little smaller than at some of the flamboyantly luxurious options elsewhere, but then so are the prices- Kirkman's is a very good value option for this notoriously expensive area. Standards of service are high and food is plentiful- just make sure the monkeys don't try to swipe any when you're not looking…. Kirkman's has a lovely pool to splash about in between game drives, and there is also a spa should you be urgent need of a massage
What can I do at Kirkman's Kamp?
If you come on safari in the Sabi Sands, it's for one reason- the game viewing. Kirkman's is in a fantastic area for wildlife. Guides and trackers here are usually excellent, and we'd particularly recommend Kirkman's for first time safari goers who are keen to spot all of the Big Five- chances are very high here! While morning and afternoon game drives are the main activity here, you can also arrange walking safaris at an additional fee and with advance notice.
Giving back at Kirkman's Kamp…
The company that runs Kirkman's was once known as the Conservation Corporation, and though the name has changed, the commitment to the environment and community hasn't. Glass, plastic paper and metal recycled, local school children are given conservation lessons at the lodge and the camp has helped to fund kitchens in the local school and pre-school, meaning that children get one wholesome, healthy meal each day.
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STC Elections 2018: An Interview with VP Candidate Ben Woelk
Connie Giordano - 02/21/2018 - Business Leader Interviews
Editor's Note: The Society for Technical Communications 2018 elections open on February 26, 2018 and run through March 9. Today we share an interview with Ben Woelk, one of two candidates for Vice President.
Who are you? What's your background? What do you do for a living?
I'm a native Floridian who's lived in upstate New York for the last 30 years. I'm an Associate Fellow of STC and the most recent recipient of the President's Award for my service to the organization. I've held leadership positions in STC in the Rochester Chapter (currently VP and Spectrum Conference co-chair) and in the Society as a Director-at-Large, Chair of the Community Affairs Committee, and currently Chair of the Scholarship Committee.
My career has spanned blue collar work (installing floor covering) to being a doctoral student in History at the University of Rochester. Most of my background is in Liberal Arts, but I hold an Advanced Certificate in Technical Information Design from the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT)and I'm an approved trainer for the (CPTC) Certified Professional Technical Communicator. I've worked in the Information Security Office at RIT since 2004 in a variety of technical communication-related roles, currently as Program Manager. I'm a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
When did you join the STC? Why?
I joined STC in 2006 when I became full-time staff at RIT. I joined because then I felt ill-prepared to work as a technical communicator, having a strong liberal arts background but no formal training. While I joined initially for skills development, I soon became involved in local leadership and then international leadership. My attendance at Leadership Day at Summit 2010 in Dallas has led to friendships that I treasure to this day.
Views on the Profession
Where do you see the profession of technical communications heading in the next five years?
Two major impacts—increasing job specialization and ever-changing technology make a five-year projection a challenge. Job roles that used to be lumped under technical writing have evolved into a number of specializations—user experience, localization, e-learning, marketing communications, Human Computer Interaction, API documentation, mobile application development, etc. The growth of AI, IoT, and chatbots are both impacting our profession and providing new opportunities in micro content. I don't see any of this slowing down. We'll be developing new content for new platforms, with a dizzying array of job titles.
What would you do as VP and later as President to support or change this course?
I would work to ensure our members are equipped for rapidly-changing careers in a global society by ensuring that STC provides learning opportunities that support that increased specialization, and helping our members understand that that specialization is occurring. Regarding the rapidly-changing technologies, we need to make sure that there is STC representation at the correct conferences, we do quick research to determine what skills those fields will need, and we provide access to speakers exploring those areas and recruit practitioners to provide needed training.
However, I don't want to focus strictly on acquiring skills. One of the strengths of a good technical communicator is to rapidly adopt and understand and communicate about new technologies. We need to foster that mindset in our members by emphasizing the key basics of technical communication—audience analysis and contextualization of information for those audiences.
Operations of the STC
The STC has had well documented challenges and some wins over the last number of years. As one of the elected leaders of the organization your views on the organization's operations are critical.
What do you see as the right roles for national board and the local and regional organizations?
The role of the international board of directors is to determine strategic direction for STC and to serve as champions for the organization and its members. Geographic communities (chapters) provide educational programming, leadership training, and networking opportunities for local members and increasingly to more distant members through virtual offerings. SIGs (special interest groups) provide opportunities for practitioners in specific subjects (Technical Editing, Instructional Design and Learning, etc.) or constituencies (Women in TC) to explore those areas and build an understanding of what's important. There aren't really regional organizations, although there are geographic communities operating with a regional focus.
Where should the organization and its board focus its financial resources in the next year?
The organization and the board should focus financial resources on growth and engagement in key areas such as advancing industry awareness of the invaluable role of technical communication in the workplace, standards development, and understanding new technology and trends. We also need to evaluate our current structure and determine what changes need to be made to ensure relevance and sustainability. As you've mentioned above, we've had significant membership attrition in the last 20 years. We need to reverse that trend by combining membership recruitment with a far more visible presence in the marketplace and industry. We need to champion the role of technical communicators so that employers understand why TC is so important and in doing so, provide obvious value to our members.
How does your role as an elected leader differ from that of the full-time paid staff?
I get to do this on top of my day job as a volunteer! Seriously though, the elected leadership (board) sets strategic direction; the full-time paid staff operationalizes that direction and deals with the day-to-day running of the organization. The board cannot and should not have that operational role. The board must be strategic. We need to know where we're going and how to get there. Having a well-running car that's moving in the wrong direction will not end well.
Members and Chapters
How should STC address the changing needs of organizations for technical content and the potential skills gap of STC members?
We need to be keenly aware of those changing needs and what technical content (on what devices, etc.) is needed. Our work is moving away from traditional documentation. We have TC practitioners writing micro content for chatbots, we're engaging AI, and IoT growth is exploding. We have to work with practitioners to create the optimal learning support for working in these new areas. That may involve employing AI ourselves. We need to pay close attention to the work of high-level thinkers around Information 4.0, and understand what that means for practitioners
Although membership in STC surges from time to time, the general trend is downward. What would you do to reverse that trend?
All professional organizations have seen an erosion of membership. (Sladek, The End of Membership as We Know It: Building the Fortune-Flipping, Must-Have Association for the Next Century discusses the challenges in detail.) Changing demographics are having a major impact as baby boomers retire and expectations of the length of active membership tenure change. Our challenge is to be relevant to all of our members, provide good ROI on their investment, and to equip them for their rapidly-changing careers. (I expect that we will see a constant membership churn as boomers retire, GenXers hold everything together, and millennials engage for limited periods.) While embracing these changing demographics, we need to increase engagement by providing a compelling story of the role of technical communication in the marketplace and industry and to make sure that we're sustainable structurally. We need to be visible in the marketplace and industry. We need to champion the contributions of our members and make them more visible.
Should the STC keep supporting the local chapters? If Yes, Why & How? If no, Why?
Absolutely yes. I've addressed this topic at length on the STC election forum. Here's a synopsis of that answer.
I've spent the last seven years working on leadership development and supporting chapter leaders, either officially or unofficially. I'm proposing five things STC should do.
Establish a mentoring program where experienced leaders partner with new chapter leaders to provide guidance on problem solving and to be the sounding boards that all leaders need from time to time.
Work with chapter leaders to recruit leadership outside of their immediate geographic area, leverage an expanded mentoring program, and provide leadership training events.
Explore the concept of LIGs (local interest groups) tied to existing chapters to bring networking opportunities to members outside of the local chapter area and connect them to STC. Although this initially sounds like more work for chapters, this helps chapters by providing a way to benefit from the leadership abilities of someone not local, while expanding their potential membership base.
Ensure that we're providing value to a changing workforce. What this means for STC and its chapters is that we need to offer meaningful experiences and programming geared towards the needs of new practitioners who've entered the workforce, while ensuring that we're equipping our long-time members to become and remain competitive.
Provide opportunities and platforms for chapters and SIGs to work collaboratively and share programming. I started to address this challenge in the last year by leveraging Slack to provide an online workspace (STCCommunityPrograms.slack.com) where communities can plan joint virtual programs. I'd like to see us leverage new technologies to increase inter-chapter collaboration and sharing of best practices.
The Office of Vice President and President Elect
What can you reasonably expect to accomplish as VP and President?
As VP, my main role it to understand the society and its needs and to work on specific projects as assigned. I hope to work with incoming President Jane Wilson to build a long-term strategy that reconceptualizes what STC and membership in STC means and start moving in that direction. This isn't a one-year turnaround.
What will you do in the first 100 days?
As VP? I will ensure that I understand the needs of the membership, the paid staff, and work jointly with Jane to ensure we're moving in the right direction.
As president? Move in the right direction, ensure we have a collaborative board that isn't afraid to take contrary positions, and communicate clearly what we're doing for the membership.
What will be your legacy after you're done as VP and President?
One of the interesting parts of this campaign for me is hearing from community leaders about the impact I've had on them through years of service. I hope that my legacy as VP and President is similar and demonstrates a commitment to STC and our members through servant leadership and ensuring stability and relevance of the organization.
The Big Last Question … Why are you the right person to be the next VP for STC?
I'm the right person to be the next VP for STC because I'm an innovative and strategic thinker who's produced superlative results wherever I've worked. The last several years of STC have focused on ensuring financial stability and providing quality and relevant educational programming to our members. That's critical and we had to focus on stability while breaking new ground in education.
However, it's no secret that STC has contracted over the last couple of decades as the field diversifies and other ways of sharing best practices have arisen. STC is more than 65 years old. That's quite the achievement. However, our structure has not always proven to be agile; nor have we always reacted appropriately to market forces. We curate information, but we're not the only source of information. I'm looking forward to working with the board of directors and STC staff to recast the organization to ensure that we engage the marketplace, that we're relevant, and that we provide strong value and ROI for our members.
I bring a breadth of experience and effective work across small business, higher education, corporations, and STC communities that help me stay attuned to member needs and that make me well suited to work with the STC Board and Office. I'm a consensus builder, but I'm not afraid to take big steps. I'm also a leadership mentor and understand the leadership skills needed to grow our communities. STC and our profession are more than 50% percent introverts. I understand how to help them identify and actualize their innate abilities. I want to build strong leaders. With strong leaders at the local level and a well-defined strategy of growth and service to our members and the profession, we will grow. Are we trying to regain our "glory" years? Absolutely not. We're working to ensure we have a leadership role in our rapidly evolving industry and that our members have productive and impactful careers, both for themselves and their employers.
We are looking ahead and outward, not behind and inward.
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We can be glad all call stories are not so violent.
Once Isaiah heard what he was to be telling the people, he probably wanted to reconsider. His words would be harsh words of judgment for his people. God was not impressed with the status quo that had settled in amongst them. Their meaningless worship and rampant injustice was not what God was interested in. And so far they hadn't been able to hear that.
The Gospel reading today does not have angels of any kind, but it does have another call story. This time it is Luke's version of Jesus calling the disciples to follow him. The scene is not nearly as frightening as Isaiah's. No fire. No smoke. This takes place on a shore and in a boat. Not even a storm in this story. Only some tired fishless fishermen and a request from Jesus to try going deeper and throwing the nets over the other side one more time.
There were so many fish that their nets were starting to break and when the other boat came to help them, both boats were so full that they began to sink. Upon seeing that, Peter pushed Jesus away and refused to answer Jesus' invitation. But Jesus did not give in. He tells Simon not to be afraid. And when they got their boats back to the shore, they left everything and followed Jesus.
Not nearly as scary as Isaiah's story. Little did Simon Peter, James and John know what was to come.
Not everyone has a relatable call story, a moment when they were very clear on what God wants them to do. But we all have one. The call to serve God and God's people happens at our baptism. That means we all have call stories whether we want to or not.
But we get stuck the same way Peter did. Jesus told him to go deeper and put the nets in the deep water. And his response began with an age-old point of view. They had just finished fishing all night and came back with nothing. Why should they expect anything different? They could have left it at that. Instead they do what Jesus tells them to do. They let their nets down again, going deeper. When they do, they haul in more than they could have ever imagined.
So many nets even their nets can't handle it. They are made of an age-old material and they begin to break.
This whole fishing expedition relied on old ways, old materials, old expectations, old methods. Old thinking.
Perhaps the Church today is, in some ways, in an old boat with old thinking when it comes to catching people.
Tod Bolsinger's book, Canoeing the Mountains, writes about this, Lewis and Clark planned their whole expedition believing they could canoe their way all the way to the Pacific Ocean. That was fine until they came to the mountains. Their maps were wrong. Their plans were irrelevant. And they had to rethink everything.
Today we need new maps. New plans. New directions. Or, to use a metaphor from today's Gospel, we need a new way to catch people. What may have worked in the past is clearly not working any more. And that is true across all denominations and all faiths.
Luke saw his world as full of chaos.
We can identify with Luke as he writes these words. Things seem quite chaotic these days. The shape of politics today, relationships between people who are different from one another, people who follow different faiths from one another, international relations all seem to be coming apart rather than together. Calls for unity seem hollow. I know it is all relative, but often the threat of complete chaos comes closer every day.
Yesterday was a gathering of young adults at Augsburg. We heard about the stresses in their lives. In some ways the same, at the same time very different from those of young adults in the past. In any case, they are very real.
Our young adults and others tell us things need to be different, we need to find new ways of being faithful, of casting the net. What may have been faithful years or decades ago might not be in the same way any more.
The invitation we have today remains the same. But it is o, so different. Just as Simon, James and John were asked to drop the net on the other side of the boat, so are we. Knowing that Jesus is right beside us. But with different expectations and different materials.
Organized religion still needs to drop the net, but in a way that recognizes and honors the changes that are happening in the world. We need to drop the net on the other side of the boat. The side where all people are seen as being God's children, no matter what. The side where God is seen as big enough for all. The side where all are welcome as they are. The side that doesn't need to keep a head count, but rather honors coming together and tearing down walls. The side that lives out the abundance of God already in our midst, if we would just stop and look.
The side that lives out faith in some ways that are new and outside the box. The side, where, oddly enough, it is not about how many are in the net but how many are serving God and God's people outside of the net.
The side that is right in front of our noses here in Cedar-Riverside. At Homework Help where students and tutors from around the world come together and find the abundance of God in learning and relationships, where fish of all kinds end up in the same net and the word goes out that we are a safe place. At the Wednesday Night Suppers where people come every week and eat and become community. Where the community comes together at Brian Coyle on a very snowy night , like last Thursday, and celebrates the gifts of diversity of all God's people in food and music and dance and conversation. In Coffee and Tea after Friday prayers where we extend a welcome to those who do not always hear that they are welcome here. In our relationship with Dar Al-Hijrah that lives out the bigness of God.
The world may be changing but God's kingdom has not. And the invitation to invite people to see remains just as urgent as ever.
It's not necessarily always about more, sometimes it's about deeper and new and stepping out of our comfort zone. Sometimes it's as scary, as awesome as seraphim, fiery angels loosening our lips with a hop coal.
Just as in Luke and Acts every miracle, every moment of belief was ultimately God's doing. So, it is for us. We have God's promise of being with us, being in us as we cast out the nets on the other side of the boat.
May we share that glory in the world all around us.


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Jammu-Baramulla rail line: What is the integrated tunnel communication and how will it boost train operations in J&K
by Monitor News Bureau
Dec. 11, 2021 Updated 09:54 am. IST
For the first time, Indian Railways is using a state-of-the-art integrated tunnel communication system in the Dharam-Banihal section of the Jammu-Baramulla rail line.
The integrated tunnel communication system will be installed at an estimated cost of Rs 210.77 crore to boost the safety of train operations.
RailTel, a public sector undertaking of the railways, has bagged the contract for installing a state-of-the-art integrated tunnel communication system in the Dharam-Banihal section. The communication technology being used in the project is a first for Indian Railways.
The job contract includes design, supply, testing, and commissioning of tunnel communication system consisting of emergency call and service telephone, CCTV, tunnel radio, and public address system in a tunnel environment.
RailTel has the expertise to execute such high-tech modern projects for improving train operation as well as safety.
This section is a part of the Katra-Banihal section of the Firozpur Division of Northern Railway where railway connectivity work is going on in full swing.
On this particular section of Dharam-Banihal, IRCON International Ltd, another PSU of the railways is executing the project.
In the Katra-Dharam corridor, which is part of the Katra-Banihal section, the rail connectivity project is being executed by another railway PSU — Konkan Railway Corporation.
Last month, RailTel bagged the order for installing an integrated tunnel communication project costing Rs 86.90 crore from Konkan Railway Corporation for the Katra-Dharam section.
RailTel has now been entrusted with the implementation of the tunnel communication project for the entire Katra-Banihal section at a total cost of Rs 297.67 crore.
Communication inside the tunnels is interrupted due to poor signal coverage, which can hamper train operation and maintenance activities.
This state-of-the-art integrated tunnel communication system is designed to provide uninterrupted radio communication between handheld radios inside the tunnel, to the base station at tunnel control rooms, and station masters of adjacent stations.
The handheld devices are provided to staff involved in construction/maintenance activities and train operations. The communication of all channels in the tunnel is independent, simultaneous, and failure-free.
Completion of this work will ensure the safe and smooth running of trains inside the tunnels on, undoubtedly, one of the most difficult terrains of Indian Railways.
This tunnel communication project will achieve continuous coverage over the entire length of the tunnel, clear audio throughout with no interference, reliable system operation under harsh tunnel environmental conditions, trunked radio channels across many bands, and ease of system operation and maintenance.
The 272-km Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla rail line aims to provide an alternative surface link between Kashmir and the rest of the country.
Currently, the sections from Jammu to Katra and Banihal to Baramulla have been built and are operational. The remaining intervening track from Katra to Banihal is under execution and is targeted for completion by next year.
The 111 km long Katra-Banihal section consists of 97 km tunnels. Hence, the most effective and efficient tunnel communication is very crucial for the successful and smooth train operation in this section. The tallest bridge in the world is also being built on Katra-Banihal section.
'Sikkim, Puducherry models under consideration': J&K delimitation commission to share progress with associate members on Dec 20


I was asked to review a cream tea hamper from Cornish Hampers, and despite being on a diet with Slimming World at the moment, I really couldn't turn that chance down.
I am such a cliché of a Cornish person, but I do love pasties and a good cream tea. Even better if I can have one after the other – I have no idea why I have needed to diet recently honestly…. I also love working with local companies.
When my hamper arrived, I was very impressed with the presentation.
The cream was Rodda's clotted cream of course, which is my favourite type of cream and the jam and tea bags were also Cornish. The scones were made over the Tamar in Devon according to the label, but the whole hamper was very local and west country based.
The cream arrived in a special package inside the hamper, with an ice pack inside to keep it cool during transit meaning it arrived very fresh.
You can order plain scones or fruit ones through Cornish Hampers, I received plain ones and they were delicious. Considering my diet, I was good and just ate the one scone and made Si's parents' day by popping the rest over to them for an afternoon treat.
The scone tasted really fresh, the jam was some of the best I have tasted and the cream was good as always. Just perfect really.
We have tried the Cornish tea before and both like it, so the tea bags were a welcome addition in the hamper. I love that the gift card that came with the hamper had an image of Cornwall on it, keeping the theme going from the rest of the hamper.
With Cornish Hampers you can also order a bigger cream tea hamper or one of their mixed Cornish food hampers which look ridiculously tasty. Such a perfect idea for a gift as well as for yourself to enjoy.
Ooh this sounds absolutely amazing! I had no idea it was national cream tea day next week, I'll definitely be using this excuse to have one!
Haha. I absolutely love cornish cream teas so definitely going to go check them out.


Surely this time the event chain is over for good.
We're already swimming in cows and food, but this disappoints me anyway.
I finally take care of that pesky omen. Sureshot increases the amount of food our hunters bring us, although I'm not sure by how much.
A strange malady grips several of your weaponthanes. Each is suddenly stricken with a fit of palsy, causing them to drop their swords or other heavy items. The fits arrive with no warning, and last anywhere from a few minutes to several hours. Some of the weaponthanes think that they are brought on by strenuous exercise; the malady most often strikes those sparring on your clan's training ground.
-Wait for the illness to pass.
At first everyone ignored Malia, but the more they ignored her, the worse their affliction got.
Malia is a chaos god. It would be a grave offense to propitiate her.
We must find who did this to us, so we can raid them!
Shamans are sometimes hard to find.
Shamans are sometimes hard to find, but their services will cost us less than a sacrifice to Chalana Arroy, who is the busiest of goddesses.
Find Shamans, or sacrifice to Chalana Arroy.
Conduct a divination to see who did this, then sacrifice fifteen cows to Chalana Arroy.


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Becky Barksdale
Born April 27, 1961 Port Arthur, TX
Becky Barksdale grew up in Port Arthur, TX. Becky's grandfather gave her a guitar when she was twelve years old, and by the time she was sixteen, she was gigging with local musicians.
A rare performer, Becky Barksdale embodies the vast Texas blues guitar tradition of Freddie King, the assertive independence of Bessie Smith, and the raw, passionate vocals of Janis Joplin. "My biggest influences were all of the other musicians I played with," she asserts.
After working with boogie-blues masters Canned Heat, Barksdale landed the lead guitar spot with Michael Jackson, adding some fiery punch to his 1993 Dangerous World Tour.
The first artist to be signed by the House of Blues music company, Barksdale completed two compilations before releasing Real Live, a gripping mélange of electric blues and steamy rock. Cowgirl Blues, an EP of five original songs, unearthed her country roots (two great uncles were members of the Sons of the Pioneers). Blues Revue Magazine declared that there was "More emotion packed into the dozen real-deal blues tracks on Out of the Blue than racks of others."
Those unfamiliar with Barksdale's discography will often recognize her musical compositions on numerous trailers and soundtracks for popular motion pictures like Mission Impossible III, Straight Outta Compton, Wild, Terminator, Predator, Inception, Munich, Cold Mountain, Finding Neverland, and Captain America: The Winter Soldier. Especially noteworthy is a rendition of "Amazing Grace" for The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning.
Of her live shows, Guitar Player Magazine writes that she plays with an "unearthly intensity." Fender Frontline Magazine adds that she plays with "soft crying bends" and "solos that sting like well-placed uppercuts."
Ultimately, for Barksdale, interacting with an audience is more fun than toil. "This may sound weird," she insists, "but often, I'll walk off the stage and won't know what happened. I get into this zone where I feel completely connected with everyone in the place, and nothing else matters. It's the ultimate vacation."
Becky Barksdale performs with Michael Jackson on Dangerous Tour.
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IN THE LATE 1970s Marvel Comics began publishing their "What If?" series with this simple premise: Take significant events in the Marvel Universe and explore what might have happened if there were different outcomes.
What if Asian Americans were considered white?
IT IS 1968 and I am 24 years old. My name is Sam Kayama. I was born in the American South in Greenville, Mississippi, and studied U.S. history in college, focusing on the events of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
What if Overseas Filipino Workers were recalled back to the Philippines?
Happy 18th birthday! I wish I could celebrate with you — can you believe that it's been an entire decade since I've last seen you?
What if Asian churches no longer ministered to English-speaking adults?
I LOVE MY CHURCH. This church is perfect. I don't know why anyone would want to leave.
What if ethnic-specific college fellowships were banned?
I WAS ALONE in my dorm near the beginning of senior year when I found out. My friend called me while I was working on a paper.
What if the government stopped issuing loans to seminary students?
I AM A 29-YEAR-OLD KOREAN FEMALE ALONG SEEKING A PASTORAL POSITION, PREFERABLY AT A SEMI-CHARISMATIC CHURCH WITH A FOCUS ON SOCIAL INJUSTICE AND DISCIPLESHIP. I should mention — I don't have an M.Div degree.
What if Vincent Chin had been an evangelical Christian?
"Why was he in a place like that?" Mom nearly shouted into the phone. Mom hung up the phone and returned to the dinner table. "That was your Aunt Lily. Cousin Vincent is in the hospital now. Very badly beaten. In a coma. Two men were arrested. They were white."
What if schools didn't use grades anymore?
I HAVEN'T RECEIVED AN A SINCE I WAS 13 YEARS OLD.
What if Bruce Banner was savage and the Hulk intelligent? What if someone else besides Spider-Man had been bitten by the radioactive spider? What if Captain America had been elected president? What if the Fantastic Four all had the same power?
These hypothetical retellings of key moments allowed writers to have some fun as they reimagined new plot lines. But it also offered the opportunity to delve more deeply into the complexity of beloved characters.
In "What if J. Jonah Jameson adopted Spider-Man?", Marvel ponders what might happen if the editor-in-chief of the "Daily Bugle" (Jonah) was Peter Parker's adoptive father. While Jonah is supportive of Peter, he harbors his usual deep hatred for the web-slinging superhero. It's not until Peter — fed up with the casualties of Jonah's war on Spider-Man — reveals his secret identity to Jonah, that Jonah changes his heart, even turning to being partners in crime-fighting with Peter.
It's an ingenious concept, but also not entirely brand new.
Fiction has often been used as a way to speak into current situations and to renew our perspectives on socially pressing topics. Science fiction like "Star Trek" not only featured lasers and fancy technology, but also served as allegories of contemporary issues like imperialism and human rights. Most recently, "Zootopia" used the narratives of lovable furry creatures to communicate a pointed statement on what it means to perpetuate racially-charged fear in society and the effects of police brutality.
Prophets in the Bible did the same thing. Nathan confronted King David by presenting a story about a rich man who stole a poor man's only lamb. King David was infuriated by the actions of the rich man, even demanding that the rich man repay the poor man four times over — until he realized that the story was really about him — "You are the man!"
Fiction is fantasy yet deeply true. It can stoke up a new spiritual and moral imagination in people for a better future beyond current limitations, even perceived impossibilities. When we examine a current situation through the lens of fiction, we see new things.
Fiction can stoke up a new spiritual and moral imagination in people for a better future beyond current limitations, even perceived impossibilities.
That's what this issue is about. It's the first time we've ever "made up" stories. Some of them are glimpses into possible futures. Others are alternate realities of things that have already taken place. Regardless, we hope that it helps us as a community to see things in a new light. To imagine, to wonder, and to ultimately act, if we only asked, "What if?"


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Guilherme Posser da Costa (nascut el 1953) és un polític africà que fou Primer Ministre de São Tomé i Príncipe de 1999 a 2001.

Posser da Costa serví com a Ministre d'Afers Exteriors en tres ocasions diferents: 1987-1988, 1990-1991, i 1994-1996. Posteriorment seria primer ministre del 5 de gener de 1999 al 26 de setembre de 2001.

A principis de novembre de 2004, Posser da Costa fou acusat de provocar destrosses en un atac a l'oficina del procurador general Adelino Pereira. Pereira va dir que la causa era una investigació sobre la malversació dels fons d'ajuda i va ordenar la detenció de Posser da Costa. Degut a aquest suposat atac Posser da Costa renuncià al seu escó del parlament el 15 de febrer de 2005, poc abans que li fos retirada la seva immunitat parlamentària. El 18 de març de 2005 fou sentenciat a dos anys de suspensió per l'atac a l'oficina de Pereira i "insult a l'autoritat pública"; també fou condemnat ae pagar una indemnització. Per la seva banda, Posser da Costa va dir que Pereira l'havia acusat falsament d'estar involucrat en la malversació dels fons d'ajuda, i que tenia només n'havia estat testimoni i no pas sospitós.

En el IV Congrés del Moviment per l'Alliberament de São Tomé i Príncipe/Partit Socialdemòcrata (MLSTP/PSD) del 27 de febrer de 2006 Posser da Costa fou elegit President del MLSTP/PSD, succeint al fundador del partit i antic President Manuel Pinto da Costa. Van haver 708 vots a favor de Posser da Costa, que n'era l'únic candidat, i tres en contra.

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The 2015 Malbec Syrah is quite smoky and has notes of cured meat and violets. There's almost 40% Syrah in the blend, and it seems like it has contributed quite strongly to the aromatics of the wine. I looked it up and I had written something very similar last year, which says something about the consistency of the winemaking. Juicy, soft and polished, very drinkable, which seems to be the signature of the Tilia wines. Impressive!


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Front Matter How Arthur Became King The Good Sword Excalibur What Followed the Feast The Order of the Round Table Arthur and Guinevere The Coming of Gareth Sir Gareth and Lynette Sir Ivaine Sir Balin Sir Geraint and Enid Arthur and Sir Accalon How Arthur Fought with a Giant How Arthur Fought with Rome The Badly Made Coat Sir Lancelot and Sir Brune Adventures of King Pellenore Sir Lancelot and His Friends How Lancelot Saved the Queen Sir Lancelot and Elaine Search for the Holy Grail The Death of Arthur
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Twenty-one stories from the Arthurian legends specially selected and adapted for children and told in simple well-written prose. The stirring tales of these chivalrous knights awaken the reader's admiration for courage and gentleness and high sense of honor essential in all ages.
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This reading-book is designed primarily for pupils of the fifth and sixth grades, although it is believed that those of other grades can read it with profit.	The stories have been collected from Sir Thomas Malory's Morte d' Arthur and Tennyson's Idyls of the King.	The material taken from the former source has been chosen with the view of presenting strictly suitable reading, and has also at times been slightly altered for the purpose of giving greater unity and continuity to the stories.	In the tales taken from the Idyls of the King it has been necessary to omit certain themes and motives, but the characters have been treated in such a way as to preserve, as far as possible, Tennyson's conception of them. It is scarcely necessary to state that the customs and manners described are not those of the sixth century, the time of the Anglo-Saxon invasion, but those of the chivalric age, the period when the stories of Arthur were collected.	So far as there has been an attempt to retain the quaintness of style found in the old sources, it has been by means of simple constructions rather than by the use of much archaic diction. The aim of the book is to give children an interest in the literature dealing with the great Celtic legend of King Arthur, and to arouse their admiration for the sturdy national virtues of which the English race has always been proud.


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