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Les ministres de la République italienne, conformément à l'article 92 de la Constitution italienne, forment le gouvernement et, avec le Président du Conseil des ministres d'Italie (Premier ministre), sont membres du Conseil des ministres.

Les ministres, ainsi que le président du Conseil des ministres, sont des fonctionnaires honoraires de l'État car, bien qu'ils soient rémunérés, ils n'exercent pas leur activité à titre professionnel.

Nominations
Selon l'article 92 de la Constitution, les ministres sont nommés par décret du Président de la République, sur proposition du Président du Conseil des ministres et, selon l'article 93 de la Constitution, avant d'entrer en fonction, ils prêtent serment devant le Président de la République.

L'article 1, paragraphe 376 de la loi 244 du 24 décembre 2007 (loi budgétaire 2008) prévoit qu'à partir de la 16 législature, le nombre de ministères sera le même que celui établi par les dispositions du décret législatif 300 de 1999, c'est-à-dire 12, et que le nombre total de membres du gouvernement, y compris les ministres sans portefeuille, les vice-ministres et les sous-secrétaires d'État, ne dépassera pas 60. Il faut également tenir compte du fait que, s'agissant d'une loi ordinaire et non d'une loi constitutionnelle, elle peut toujours être modifiée par une autre loi ou un acte ayant force de loi.

Les ministres peuvent être choisis soit parmi les membres du Parlement, comme c'est généralement le cas, soit en dehors du Parlement (comme c'est le cas, par exemple, lors des gouvernements techniques).

Après leur nomination, s'ils sont parlementaires, ils peuvent continuer à appartenir à une chambre (ou être élus), il n'y a pas d'incompatibilité à cet égard.

Fonctions
Les ministres peuvent être en charge d'un ministère, auquel cas ils sont appelés secrétaires d'État ou ministres avec portefeuille ou simplement ministres ; s'ils ne le sont pas, ils sont appelés ministres sans portefeuille et sont toujours membres du Conseil des ministres et peuvent être en charge de structures organisationnelles particulières (par exemple, les départements de la présidence du Conseil). Il convient de noter que l'expression "ministre secrétaire d'État", qui remonte à la période monarchique (où les ministres secrétaires d'État étaient opposés aux ministres d'État, qui occupaient une fonction purement honorifique) n'a pas été reprise par la Constitution républicaine et n'est donc utilisée que dans la pratique.

Le nombre, les pouvoirs et l'organisation des ministères sont fixés par la loi (article 95 de la Constitution).

Les ministres qui sont secrétaires d'État sont assistés par des sous-secrétaires d'État et des ministres adjoints.

Dans l'exercice de leurs fonctions, les ministres adoptent des mesures administratives, généralement sous la forme d'un décret (un décret ministériel est un décret pris par un seul ministre, un décret interministériel est un décret pris conjointement par plusieurs ministres). Il convient toutefois de rappeler qu'en vertu du principe de séparation entre les fonctions politico-administratives et les fonctions de gestion, les mesures ministérielles, comme celles des autres organes politiques, ne peuvent empiéter sur la sphère des fonctions de gestion, qui sont réservées aux gestionnaires, sauf exceptions expressément prévues par la loi.

Aux termes de l'article 14 du décret législatif n° 165 du 30 mars 2001, le ministre, périodiquement, et en tout cas chaque année dans les dix jours de la publication de la loi budgétaire, également sur la base des propositions des responsables des bureaux de gestion générale:
 définit les objectifs, les priorités, les plans et les programmes à mettre en œuvre et émet les directives générales qui en découlent pour l'activité et la gestion administratives ;
 alloue les ressources financières qui en découlent aux gestionnaires responsables des centres de responsabilité du ministère.

Selon le même article, le ministre ne peut révoquer, réformer, se réserver ou s'attribuer ou adopter de toute autre manière des mesures ou des actes relevant de la compétence des gestionnaires. En cas d'inaction ou de retard, le ministre peut fixer un délai péremptoire dans lequel le gestionnaire doit adopter les actes ou les mesures. Si l'inaction persiste, ou en cas de non-respect grave des directives générales par le gestionnaire compétent, entraînant un préjudice pour l'intérêt public, le ministre peut nommer, après plainte (sauf en cas d'urgence), un commissaire ad acta. Le ministre peut également annuler les actes des gestionnaires pour des raisons de légalité (annulation dite ministérielle).

Responsabilité
Selon l'article 95 de la Constitution, les ministres sont responsables collectivement des actes du Conseil des ministres et individuellement des actes de leurs départements. La responsabilité peut être politique, administrative et pénale.

Sur le plan politique, les ministres sont responsables devant le Parlement, qui peut voter une motion de censure à l'encontre du gouvernement ou même de certains ministres, ainsi que devant le Premier ministre.

La responsabilité administrative, pour laquelle la Cour des comptes est compétente, résulte d'un dommage direct (c'est-à-dire subi par l'organisme auquel il appartient, l'État) ou indirect (subi par un particulier qui, de ce fait, a été indemnisé par l'État) à l'État, et est régie par les règles applicables à tous les fonctionnaires et agents publics.

En ce qui concerne la responsabilité pénale, dans le passé, pour les infractions commises dans l'exercice de leurs fonctions, les ministres étaient jugés par la Cour constitutionnelle dans une composition spéciale ; depuis la réforme de l'article 96 de la Constitution en 1989, ils relèvent plutôt des tribunaux ordinaires, sous réserve de l'autorisation du Sénat de la République (s'il s'agit de sénateurs ou de non-parlementaires) ou de la Chambre des députés (s'il s'agit de députés), qui peuvent la refuser lorsqu'ils estiment que les violations présumées de la loi pénale sont justifiées, dans certaines limites, par l'intérêt suprême de la République : "à ceux qui considèrent comme inconstitutionnelle la non-indépendance de l'évaluation parlementaire s'opposent ceux qui considèrent cette non-indépendance comme la réaffirmation d'une souveraineté politique qui, sous certaines conditions, peut ou doit être en mesure de soustraire le pouvoir de l'empire à l'état de droit, même si elle peut apparaître comme une renaissance de la théorie et de la pratique du gouvernement illimité". La Cour constitutionnelle, appelée à se prononcer sur les conflits d'attribution survenus entre le pouvoir judiciaire et les Chambres, semble encline à reconnaître la non-indépendance pour autant qu'elle soit suffisamment motivée et respecte les droits inaliénables".

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History of a Tragedy
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On the morning of 26 April 1986 Europe witnessed the worst nuclear disaster in history: the explosion of a reactor at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Soviet Ukraine. The outburst put the world on the brink of nuclear annihilation. In the end, less than five percent of the reactor's fuel escaped, but that was enough to contaminate over half of Europe with radioactive fallout.
In Chernobyl, Serhii Plokhy recreates these events in all of their drama, telling the stories of the firefighters, scientists, engineers, workers, soldiers, and policemen who found themselves caught in a nuclear Armageddon and succeeded in doing the seemingly impossible: extinguishing the nuclear inferno and putting the reactor to sleep. While it is clear that the immediate cause of the accident was a turbine test gone wrong, Plokhy shows how the deeper roots of Chernobyl lay in the nature of the Soviet political system and the flaws of its nuclear industry. A little more than five years later, the Soviet Union would fall apart, destroyed from within by its unsustainable communist ideology and the dysfunctional managerial and economic systems laid bare in the wake of the disaster.
A poignant, fast paced account of the drama of heroes, perpetrators, and victims, Chernobyl is the definitive history of the world's worst nuclear disaster.
Also by Serhii Plokhy
A House in the Mountains
Caroline Moorehead
The Diary Of A Young Girl
Anne Frank, Anne Frank And Elie Wiesel
Sophie Pinkham
The House by the Lake
Thomas Harding
The Crime and the Silence
A Mountain of Crumbs
Elena Gorokhova
Hunting Evil
Codename Tricycle
Nigel Hamilton
Moscow Memoirs
Emma Gerstein
Koba The Dread
Nicholas Gage
Six Minutes in May
Nicholas Shakespeare
The War in the West: A New History
James Holland
The Black Prince of Florence
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Edward ROBERTS
Edward (Ted) Roberts passed away on Monday, Dec 19, 2011 at Red Deer Regional Hospital. He was born Oct 18, 1928, the first of four children born to the marriage of Leonard and Bertha Roberts. Ted married his childhood sweetheart, Doris Harwood, on June 29, 1949, in Strathmore, AB, where they had both grown up. They spent their first married years in Calgary, where Ted was employed as a licensed machinist for Valley Tool and their first son Doug was born in 1951, and daughter Vicki in 1953, and son Don in 1956.
Missing the small town life, they later took the opportunity to move back to Strathmore to help on the Harwood farm. In 1961, they acquired their own farm and moved to Byemoor where they farmed and resided until the spring of 2004, at which time they moved to Stettler to take up residence. For the last five months, due to Ted's declining health, they have lived at Aspen Ridge, an assisted living retirement residence in Red Deer.
Ted enjoyed farming and especially liked tinkering in his shop. He was adept at fixing and repairing just about anything. Many lessons were taught over his shop bench to his kids and grandkids, and they have all benefited, each in their own way, from those invaluable life lessons. He loved fishing, playing cards, and barbequing in the summer, and entertaining his family and friends with his sharp wit and great sense of humour. Having his pilot's license and a small Cessna plane, Ted also loved flying, occasionally treating family and friends with aerial tours of the surrounding area, until his family encouraged him to "hang up his wings" in the early 80s.
Ted is predeceased by his brothers Lesley and Bert and grand-daughter Dana.
He is survived and will be deeply missed by his wife Doris; his sister Shirley (Hugh) Van Bavel of Calgary; son Doug (Lori) Roberts of Stettler, son Don (Marlene) of Olds and daughter Vicki of Golden; grandchildren: Brian (Stacey) Roberts, Kris Roberts, Scott (Chelsea) Roberts, Curtis Roberts, Mike (Amy) Roberts; seven great grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
Funeral services were held at the Heartland Chapel of Stettler Funeral Home & Crematorium with Rev. Jack Schulze officiating. Organist Evelyn Strandquist played for soloist Amy Roberts as she sang "Stay With Us." Several musical selections were played and family members gave loving tributes of Ted. Family and friends gathered in the Heartland Reception Centre for a time of fellowship and a luncheon by Teresa's Catering. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.stettlerfuneralhome.com. Memorial donations may be made to the Alberta Heart and Stroke Foundation or to the Alberta Cancer.
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When the wheels are spinning round and the ground is frozen through
It's always funny when it snows in Seattle.
Except when you've become dependent on the busses, which just stop running.
For just under two hours, we all huddled in the bus shelter, watching numerous busses pass us in the wrong direction. I saw the hooligan youth of Kirkland throw snowballs at cars, one of which was so upset it circled twice to yell at them about it. The battery in my mp3 player died, cutting me off from further traffic updates. Finally a Sound Transit bus came to our stop and the driver pronounced that as far as he knew, he was it for Seattle-bound busses tonight.
Good enough for me. The fact that route 540 only gets me to the University district seemed to pale in comparison with having to go spend the night at the office.
The U district brought about another half hour of standing in the cold, with a new group of fellow sufferers all waiting for the mythical 71X which would take us downtown without delay. In the end I settled for the 70 local, which made a lot of stops and left me about ten blocks from home. I walked the extra block to the 5 Point for a pot of tea and a hot turkey open-face sandwich.
I suspect I'm not going into work tomorrow. Oddly enough, this will cause me to miss the meeting where we continue to lobby for an office in Seattle instead of the Eastside.


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Mood Meter
An app that builds emotional intelligence
What's in a name (of an emotion)?
Key to the emotional well-being of adolescents is their ability to increase their emotional intelligence. That's the premise that the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence worked from when developing the RULER approach, a system of tools designed to help teens understand and regulate their emotions. One of the most important RULER tools is the Mood Meter, which helps adolescents more accurately identify and name the emotions they're feeling. The Yale team had successfully implemented an analog version of Mood Meter in hundreds of U.S. schools, but were looking to take it outside of the classroom, preferably via digital app. That's when they approached Hopelab. Given our increasing focus on the emotional health of teens and young adults, we jumped at the chance to help deploy this unique intervention at scale.
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Color Me Emotional
Mood Meter provides a simple yet nuanced graph on which adolescents can plot their emotional states. They choose from sophisticated names for gradients of emotions–for example, instead of just "sad," they can choose, among others–which are located on a color-graded field. Yale research shows that the ability to accurately identify emotions is directly correlated with the ability to regulate those emotions, and to take responsibility for them. Mood Meter users track their emotions over time, giving them a heightened sense of emotional intelligence and control.
In order to translate the Mood Meter experience to a mobile device-based app, Hopelab crowd-sourced ideas for the user experience, finally choosing a highly intuitive, visually appealing design for further refinement. We also conducted human-centered research to identify ways in which teens might more easily engage with the app.
Identifying Tools for Change
Deep listening through interviews and focus groups revealed that adolescents wanted more than to just be able to name and identify emotions; they wanted access to actionable strategies for shifting those emotions when they wanted to. In addition, they wanted a streamlined registration process so they could get up and running on the app quickly. We also found that, even though Mood Meter was originally designed for adolescents, it had potential applications for even broader implementation, like adults in the workplace or in a therapist's office.
Plotting Emotional Mastery
Partnering with an outside development firm, Hopelab helped develop an app that combined the rigorous behavioral science of the original analog Mood Meter with innovative design. When users plot their emotional states in the Mood Meter app, describe why they feel the way they do, and choose research-based strategies to help manage their feelings, they begin to gain mastery over their emotions. Emotions can also be tracked over time, using pre-set reminders, providing a historical record for users to view patterns and set goals to live a healthier, more productive, and fulfilling life. What we learned from translating the behavioral psychology of Yale's Mood Meter into an effective technology-based solution continues to inform our work for teens and young adults, including the development of new technologies and other interventions.
The Team Behind Mood Meter
Quit the Hit
A 30-day intervention that teaches young people how to quit vaping through group chats on Instagram.
The Mitra App helps foster a new generation of leaders who act with integrity and positively impact their workforces, industries, and communities.
Talk Vaping With Your Teen
Hopelab partnered with All Mental Health and the American Heart Association to develop this resource that gives parents trusted information about vaping and practical tips for having effective conversations with their teens.


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New Vent: Michelle interviews Iranian democracy activist Banafsheh Zand-Bonazzi Updated
BryanPosted at 5:13 pm on September 25, 2007
Banafsheh Zand-Bonazzi is the English editor of Iran Press News and a lifelong Iranian democracy activist who, along with her family, has been battling the mullahs since they took power in 1979. Like everyone else who isn't a student of Columbia University, she was locked out of yesterday's forum on the campus featuring Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. Had she been allowed to confront Ahmadinejad she might have been able to ask him what the regime has done with her father, who has been a political prisoner since 2001.
Update: The Washington Times' Robert Stacy McCain quotes Edgar Allan Poe in writing about Shiri Negari, whose image on a poster that we saw across the street from Columbia has haunted the Ahmadinejad trip. That image is at the end of this Vent, because this episode is primarily about the victims of men like Ahmadinejad, from journalists in his jails to beautiful young women torn apart by his bombs. Columbia gave Ahmadinejad the stage on Monday, and along with it a forum to rail at our world. But Columbia didn't, and won't, give his victims their turn to speak.


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In our present globe the inquiries of expanding power usage are coming to be an each day debate. Countries around the world are melting fossil fuels at a disconcerting rate to fulfill expanding need. Nuclear power supplied a service to nonrenewable fuel source but only at the cost of generating unsafe byproducts that can't be saved securely.
Greener remedies are plentiful in the age of technology and also none are as promising as Solar Cells. A solar battery is a digital gadget that converts the sunlight energy into electrical power by the solar effect, which is why they are in some cases called solar batteries.
The very first solar batteries have been around given that the late 1800s yet it wasn't till just recently that manufacturing strategies have actually made the cells efficiency surge from a simple 1% in the 1800s to the present document of 40%. This brand-new located performance is what is powering today's satellites as well as unlocking to a new age of power manufacturing.
Lots of contemporary homes are being constructed from the ground up with solar cells in mind, and much more older residences are being fitted with the cells to improve them. However weather it be brand-new building or retrofitting one crucial element impedes the spread of solar cells to most of our homes, the rate.
Essentially every state in America has a company that will help you put solar batteries on your home. They will frequently supply complimentary suggestions and even do a website survey to discover the best place to put these cells. Neighborhood as well as state federal governments may offer tax motivations to help balance out the cost of going solar. Your local power firm may even offer to get any type of extra power you generate and go back to the power grid, or use you credit scores on your account. None of this nonetheless will certainly place much of a damage in the initial expense of going solar energy.
The expenses of going solar in even a small house can range right into the 10s of hundreds of dollars. Relying on the what motivation programs are offered in your area it can take twenty or more years to obtain a return on your financial investment. Given that the solar batteries are typically only rated to last twenty five years this can indicate little to no savings on your component over the life of your solar cells. This has ended up being the largest stumbling block to the solar energy industry as well as has actually kept this wonderful source of green power out of the hands of the vast majority of the globe, that is previously!
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The University of Jamestown's newly installed SmartLab is bringing STEM education into the mix of their Teacher Education Department. As a required course, future teachers become fully certified STEM lab facilitators, something they can boast on their resume after graduation. In an interview with Dr. Leann Nelson, the Teacher Education Department chair, says that none of these future teachers will "teach" in the STEM lab, they allow the students to take responsibility of their next generation learning. Nelson says, "the SmartLab is where students explore STEM and media arts through applied technology and project-based learning". Nelson further explains how the students can develop something in a fully integrated learning environment that includes furniture, technology, curriculum and assessment to support hands on and minds on learning with up to date technology. Nelson says there is a growing need for technology education.
How Many Things Are in a SmartLab?
Have you ever wondered how many things you need in an engaging, project-based STEM/STEAM program? Take a moment to think about it; the number may surprise you.
Thanks to Orange Scholars Academy (NJ) Facilitator Regina Nadbielny for creating and sharing this video about her SmartLab!
With all the impressive achievements by SmartLab learners, it's easy to mistake it as a program intended only for gifted and talented students. In fact, the personalized learning in the SmartLab empowers and motivates all students; learners choose an appropriate level of challenge, adapt projects to their interests and learning styles, and take their learning as far as they are able.
When the company behind Sphero, a programmable robotic ball, wanted to learn more about how their product could be used in schools, they looked to Creative Learning Systems and our SmartLab school partners.
We were honored to present National Reference Site Awards to Northshore School District 112 in Illinois this week! Congratulations to STEM and Communication Media Arts SmartLabs at Edgewood Middle School, Elm Place Middle School and Northwood Middle School!
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Regina LaBelle is a distinguished scholar and director of the Addiction and Public Policy Initiative at the O'Neill Institute.
Working at the intersection of law and policy, LaBelle's work focuses on identifying policies to reduce overdoses, and using the law to promote access to quality addiction treatment, harm reduction, and recovery support services.
LaBelle also founded, directs, and teaches in the Master of Science in Addiction Policy and Practice program at Georgetown University's Graduate School of Arts and Sciences.
LaBelle brings decades of public service to her work at the O'Neill Institute. Most recently, LaBelle was an appointee in the Biden-Harris administration and served as acting director in the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) in the Executive Office of the President. The first woman to serve in this position, LaBelle oversaw the establishment of the Biden-Harris administration's drug policy priorities, which included a historic focus on harm reduction services. LaBelle previously served in the Obama administration as chief of staff at ONDCP and oversaw the agency's efforts to respond to the opioid epidemic and other drug policy issues, including implementation of the National Drug Control Strategy.
Prior to her work in federal government, LaBelle served as legal counsel to Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels, providing legal and policy advice to the mayor on high-profile city initiatives. From 1998 to 2005, LaBelle was an adjunct professor of policy and ethics at the Seattle University Institute for Policy Studies.
LaBelle received her J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center and her B.A. from Boston College. She is an active member of the Washington State Bar.
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We're part of a bipartisan coalition urging the Senate to pass the #EQUALAct and eliminate the 18-to-1 sentencing disparity between crack and powder cocaine offenses.
Our letter to @SenatorDurbin and @LindseyGrahamSC on ending this unjustifiable and archaic law:
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My outstanding RA, @colejurecka, published this piece in @JAMAHealthForum today. Point being: 50 years of the war on drugs and criminalization doesn't work to ⬇ #overdoses. We've got evidence-based interventions that do. POLICYMAKERS SHOULD USE THEM!
Using Evidence to Inform Legislation Aimed at Curbing Fentanyl Deaths
This Viewpoint presents an evidence-based argument against criminalization policies and for more treatment-focused policies.
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New @Georgetown - Hoyas in Recovery - a university wide group to promote a recovery ready Georgetown! Kudos to @ADPP_Georgetown students who helped lead this effort!
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Historic. For the first time, a state can use federal Medicaid funds to pay for a person's health services during incarceration. California's 1115 waiver request to use Medicaid 90 days prior to release from jails & prisons was just approved by @HHSGov .
https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/hhs-approves-californias-medicaid-and-childrens-health-insurance-plan-chip-demonstration-authority
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Advancing a public health approach to substance use disorders and the overdose epidemic through legal and policy strategies that promote evidence-based treatment and support recovery.
Access to Evidence-Based Treatment for Substance Use Disorder
Ensuring access to evidence-based treatment for people with substance use disorders in correctional settings, courts, and the child welfare system.
COVID-19 and Addiction Policy
Advocating for increased access to treatment, medications, and support services for substance use disorder during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Americans with Disabilities Act and Substance Use Disorder
Applying a disability rights framework to enhance protections for people with substance use disorder.
Maximizing the Impact of Opioid Litigation Settlements
Identifying strategies to optimize the design and impact of settlements and judgments related to the opioid crisis.
Maine's Prisons Taught Washington a Crucial Lesson in Fighting Opioids
Opioid Overdose Deaths Drive New Initiatives From Biden's HHS
Drug Enforcement Administration says it seized enough fentanyl in 2022 to kill every American
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New Research Reveals Health Care Crisis in Local Jails
Telehealth Sites Put Addiction Patient Data at Risk
We can't ignore the ties binding US deaths of despair and incarceration
Dying Inside: To End Deaths of Despair, Address the Crisis in Local Jails
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Reduce the stigma to help people with substance use disorder
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Janice Feldman, CEO of JANUS et Cie, is lauded as a true pioneer in the design industry for her impressive contributions to material innovation and superior craftsmanship. A visionary and renowned business leader, Feldman, as founder and CEO, has transformed JANUS et Cie from a single showroom in the Los Angeles Pacific Design Center to a comprehensive global lifestyle brand now embarking on its 40th year. With a prolific, ever-expanding international reach, the company operates independently within Haworth's Lifestyle Design division alongside the esteemed brands Cassina, Cappellini, and Poltrona Frau. JANUS et Cie's footprint has grown to nineteen flagship showrooms throughout North America, Singapore, Sydney, and now Milan, in addition to field offices and select dealers throughout the world.
Feldman's devotion to environmental responsibility has driven her to pioneer the use of environmentally friendly materials to extend product life cycle. This dedication has been recognized throughout the industry. In addition, Feldman was recently named 2017 NEWH ICON of Industry, a prestigious accolade honoring those who have uniquely impacted the hospitality industry through innovative work and dedication to the community. She has also received an honorary doctorate in fine arts from her alma mater, the ArtCenter College of Design.
This award recognizes outstanding service to the Interior Design profession by a design-related individual, company or organization.


The Independent out of the United Kingdom has a new piece online featuring quotes from Dixie Carter. Dixie has been making the media rounds across the pond to talk British Bootcamp and TNA's upcoming overseas tour.
"My attention is definitely focused behind the scenes, whether I do anything in front of the camera or not, that for me is my priority. I fought against being on TV for so long, and the only reason I'd do it now is if I thought there was somebody on the roster I could help.
"Oh my god, it hurt so bad! It was funny because I did everything I could possibly have done to protect myself, and I know Bully Ray is just so massive and strong, but what really happened was that my body just folded in half, and when I was in the hospital the doctor told me what I broke was so hard to break, it's usually caused by a very serious car accident.


When the general public hears the term "artificial intelligence," minds often race to scenes from movies like Terminator or they begin to think about popular rhetoric predicting robotic infiltration of the workplace and the accompanying human job displacement.
These unscientific notions represent the U.S. public's fascination and unfortunate misunderstanding of these advanced technologies. Complex AI is a transformative advanced technology used to complete tasks traditionally requiring human intelligence. It encompasses an array of computational capabilities often classified as "narrow" or "general" depending on the complexity of the assigned tasks, making it difficult to create one standardized, inclusive definition.
Poor comprehension of AI also extends to Congress. Unlike the public, however, Congress' policymaking responsibilities make its knowledge deficit harmful to the country, hindering progress on policy, leaving the nation disadvantaged in the global competition for technological supremacy, and possibly creating unanticipated consequences for citizens.
To shrink its knowledge deficit, Congress should establish a joint advisory committee composed of private sector technology experts and top public sector research-and-development professionals by passing the proposed bill, "Fundamentally Understanding the Usability and Realistic Evolution of Artificial Intelligence Act of 2017," or FUTURE of AI Act. Whether Congress creates legislation or not, AI will continue to develop transforming Americans' way of life for better or worse.
In December 2017, Rep. John K. Delaney, D-Md., along with eight cosponsors, introduced the bipartisan act into Congress. Along with formally defining AI, the legislation also proposes establishing a federal advisory committee. The committee would consist of two member classes: non-governmental professionals from academia, research, private industry, civil society and labor organizations, and governmental professionals from federal agencies and departments.
The committee would educate and inform policymakers on the implications and functions of AI and recommend policy options. The proposal includes private sector participants because they enjoy substantially more research and funding opportunities in advanced technology.
Collaboration among government personnel creates opportunities to clearly define a standardized government strategy. This partnership also allows the public sector to leverage commercial expertise while avoiding recruiting wars over talent it would almost certainly lose due to salary differentials.
"The government has a responsibility to the nation to incentivize the advancement of AI ..."
Finally, the arrangement benefits the private sector by allowing its experts to collaboratively craft policy impacting their organizations' strategy, research, technology and product lines.
Since the introduction of the act, congressional interest in AI has surged, producing numerous hearings, white papers and research studies attempting to define a standard policy agenda. As the Center for Strategic and International Studies noted in a recently published report, "an expertise gap persists in technical authorities at the strategic level, with non-specialists often issuing technical decisions." The report, "Artificial Intelligence and National Security: The Importane of the AI Ecosystem," concludes that to create strong, effective policies, Congress must become better informed about AI.
Lack of appropriate background knowledge prevents members from asking pertinent investigative questions. Without the expertise or understanding, both policy-making and oversight will be inadequate at best and potentially harmful.
In contrast to Congress, the executive branch has already acted. Recognizing the knowledge deficit, President Donald Trump signed an executive order creating a select committee on AI under the National Science and Technology Council. However, this committee only includes government officials, limiting its value. Without expert input from outside the government, regulations and policy will lag technological innovation, either slowing growth and hindering the economy or failing to ensure the U.S. implements effective guidelines for new capabilities. While this action demonstrates progress, it is insufficient.
Lawmakers introduced the FUTURE of AI Act of 2017 more than a year ago; while it languishes in Congress, the United States and its adversaries continue to push technological boundaries with little input or oversight from the U.S. government. Congress needs to prioritize passage of the act to effectively legislate and regulate AI in a manner that fosters innovation, grows the economy, protects U.S. citizens from unanticipated consequences of ungoverned research and development, all the while keeping the United States as the leader in this transformative technology.
The government has a responsibility to the nation to incentivize the advancement of AI in the right direction while ensuring the United States is prepared for the technological demands of tomorrow.
Alexandra Berge is a junior fellow at NDIA's policy division.


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Rocket League will have Steam Workshop support starting next month
By Shaun Prescott 23 November 2016
The floodgates open for easy-to-use user-made challenges and courses.
Soon you'll be able to activate Rocket League mods with the click of a button, because Psyonix has announced the game is getting Steam Workshop support. Starting next month, modders can upload their mods to Steam using Workshop's easy-to-use interface, while tinkering-averse players can start experimenting without fiddling with files.
Some examples of mods already out in the wild include an obstacle course and a dribbling challenge, both of which Psyonix single out in their announcement post. Workshop support will be available for SteamOS and Mac as well, if you happen to play on either of those platforms.
The functionality is set to go live with Rocket League's December update, which may also include Custom Training. That was announced a couple of days ago, though no release window was indicated. You can read all about that over here.
Cheers VG/247.
Shaun Prescott
Shaun is PC Gamer's Australian editor and news writer. He mostly plays platformers and RPGs, and keeps a close eye on anything of particular interest to antipodean audiences. He (rather obsessively) tracks the movements of the Doom modding community, too.


Hi everyone. My father in law gave me a bunch of cap badges and shoulder flashes. He was in the military in the 50's and 60's and got his medical training there. He had this collection in a box in the basement , and hadn't done anything with them in years. The subject came up over lunch about old military gear and he said that he had some things he could give to me.
I have not had the chance to do any research on any of them yet, but hopefully soon.
John, you are back with us?? Excellent. You got yourself and interesting array of badges and titles. These are outside my era but very nice in deed.
Hi Cliff. How is " resting on my laurels " treating you? Been quite busy at work and around the house, hence not too much activity here. I also picked up at a garage sale a Canadian made 1972 Scepter canteen and a friend gave me the model of canteen that you can use while wearing a gas mask. This one is American made, but we still used them just the same. I am still looking for a Canadian canteen cup and holder. Any possible leads?
And whats new with you?


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New York woman accused of killing newborn after home birth
Posted at 7:34 AM, September 8, 2021 and last updated 12:17 AM, December 13, 2022
By Anthony Reyes
TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WKBW) — A New York woman is accused of causing the death of her newborn baby after giving birth inside her home in October 2020.
The Erie County District Attorney's Office said 30-year-old Andee Wright was arraigned in Erie County Court Tuesday on an indictment charging her with two counts of second degree murder.
On October 5, 2020, Wright gave birth to a 38-week-old male infant inside her home on Eggert Road in the Town of Tonawanda, and then allegedly caused the death of the infant.
It is alleged that Wright hit the infant at least twice, which fractured his skull and resulted in his death.
According to the district attorney's office, Wright was found in medical distress later that morning by her boyfriend, he called 911 and the infant was found dead in a garbage can in the basement of the house. The Erie County Medical Examiner's Office determined the cause of death was from blunt force trauma focally penetrating trauma of the head.
It was requested by the district attorney's office that Wright be held without bail, the judge set bail at $75,000 and a return court date has not been scheduled. She faces a maximum of 25 years to life in prison if convicted of all charges.
This story was originally published September 7, 2021, by WKBW in Buffalo, an E.W. Scripps Company.


The National Weather Center has revised the forecast for the central New Jersey area as the winter snow storm approaches earlier than last reported. Snow is expected to begin falling with the next 4-5 hours and continue through the overnight ending in the late afternoon or early evening tomorrow. Accumulation is now expected to be within the 12-18 inch range. Of concern is not only the accumulation of snow but the wind and its impact on power service. Attached is a fact sheet from PSEG. Please take the time to print it out (in case your power goes out), review it and be prepared to use it in the event that you experience a power outage. Please contact PSEG at 1-800-436-PSEG or by texting "OUT" to 4PSEG (47734). Do not call 9-1-1 or the police department to report an outage.
Some questions have surfaced regarding food in refrigerators or freezers in the event of a power outage. Attached is a fact sheet from the Rutgers Cooperative to guide you in making informed decisions. Please print it out and keep it with your PSEG info.
Plug in your cell phones to maintain a full charge and if you have back up chargers now is a good time to plug them in as well.


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Il Nokia Lumia 630 è uno smartphone di fascia medio-bassa prodotto da Microsoft Mobile che fa parte della serie Lumia.

Successore è il Nokia Lumia 635, il quale presenta le stesse caratteristiche ma è dotato di tecnologia 4G.

Il 2 marzo 2015, Microsoft ha presentato il successore dei due modelli, il Microsoft Lumia 640, con una migliore risoluzione di 1280 x 720 in alta definizione, 1GB di RAM, fotocamera da 8Mpx con 1080p di registrazione video e LED flash, fotocamera frontale per selfie e videconference, grande batteria da 2500 mAh, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Outlook e Windows 10 aggiornabile.

Varianti del Lumia 630
I Nokia Lumia 636 e 638 hanno 1GB RAM, contro i 512 MB dei Lumia 630 e 635 e vengono venduti solo in Cina.
Il Lumia 630 TV Edition è una variante del tradizionale Lumia 630 con un built-in ISDB-Tb receiver ed è venduto esclusivamente in Brasile.

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Altri progetti

Collegamenti esterni

Cellulari Nokia serie Lumia
Dispositivi Windows Phone
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According to historical sources, the place was built in 1564 with the purpose of the protecting and defending the population from the village of Trogir from the Turkish threat. Along the coast near Trogir a castle was raised, that is a rectangular fortified settlement with four towers and three city entrance. Shortly after its construction, the castle was inhabited by people from the village hinterland between the 16th and 17th centuries. It is important to point out that Seget castle is not the only fortification of this kind in this area, but merely part of a series of defensive fortifications from the times of the Turks that are placed along the coast from Split and Trogir area during the 15th and 16th centuries. The center of the castle is dominated by the Baroque Church of Our Lady of the Rosary was built at the beginning of the second half of the 18th century.
Visitors who choose to take a look at village Seget Donji, will experience a numerous cultural, historical and natural places. Old stone houses, some of which are restaurants, most have been renovated or updated. Staying within the core of the castle is particularly pleasant during the hot summer months when its residents and visitors are hidden in pleasant shade.
There's a small old port for boats which today many local fisherman use as start base for fishing, while in the vicinity of the harbor there are several restaurants and cafes. In the old harbor you can often see local people returning from fishing. Around the village there are many agricultural treasures where you can see how are products are grown and taken care of.
Outside the core of the castle to the west, the long walking trail is taking you along many sandy and pebble beaches. Also, there is pier for boats that connects Seget with surrounding islands Drvenik Mali and Drvenik Veliki, Trogir and Split.
It is expected that Seget it will continue to develop in a pleasant tourist resort intended for summer holiday, for those who, in addition to clean sea, sun and Dalmatian cuisine, desire more peace. Seget is a kind of alternative or just a peaceful oasis close to touristic sites during the summer months.
You can also rent a kayak and pedal around the area and the beaches. Explore and have a good time.


As a SQL Server administrator you're likely managing dozens if not hundreds of databases. It's extremely time consuming to run a script on each and every one of those databases and then check the results. To make things even trickier, maybe you want to run a script on only some instances but not others.
For example, let's say you're looking for a server job but you don't know what server it's on. You'll probably go through and connect to each system, then query each one, and look for that job.
Toad for SQL Server has a slick Group Execute function that lets you target what instances you want to run your query against. You click the run button once, and Toad will connect to each instance and run your script then aggregate the results.
In this example, I'm connected an instance called WIN7 and I have an Editor window open.
If I go to the menu Editor > Windows and make sure Group Execute is checked on. This enables the embedded Group Execute tab within the Editor window.
If I click on this tab, then check the box "Enable", it puts my Editor in a Group Execute Mode. I can check multiple connections I want a script to be executed against from the Editor window.
Now back in the Editor window. I have a script here that lists the Scheduled Jobs on the instance. I click the execute button and it will run this script against all the connections I checked on the previous step. It displays the results for both executions at the bottom.
How awesome is that? If I had to check hundreds of instances it would save me a ton of time.
Go back to the Group Execute tab and you'll see a notification if the script ran successfully. You can toggle the mode on and off by unchecking the Enable box. If you want, you can group connections into custom folders through the right click menu. That way you can check off groups of SQL Server instances at a time, like I'm doing for my Development servers.
By the way, this Group Execute feature is also available in Toad for DB2 and Toad for SAP Databases.


A kettlebell is generally compared to a bowling ball (with a flat base) that has a handle. The weight of the kettlebell differs, but usually ranges from 8kg to 48kg in increments of 2 or 4 kg. Kettlebell training is a form of resistance training with the kettlebell providing the resistance. The goals that can be obtained with the kettlebell include, but are not limited to, cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, speed, power, strength, balance, mental toughness, etc.
Kettlebell training can get a bad rap due to the fact that many people just pick them up and fling them around, not realising that there is a precision and skill that should be developed step by step. Every exercise tool should be used with care and respect, and kettlebells are no exception. Kettlebells are extremely safe to work with unless you use them recklessly, without instruction.
The kettlebell is truly a superior tool for workouts. I say this not just because I'm partial, but simply because it's a fact; there is no other tool as versatile that allows you train unilateral, ballistic, juggling and more.
There are several different organisations out there that all have their own methods of training; they all have their own style, and as far as I'm concerned, they're all good if their teaching and intensions are genuine. In this book, I'm covering kettlebell training as Caveman Kettlebells which is Cavemantraining's best of all worlds . I'm mentioning all this to you, because you might find that some trainers will want you to do things a little differently; they might belong to RKC, StrongFirst, AKC, etc. I recommend that you keep an open mind, try it, understand it, use it; if it works for you keep it, if not, trash it.
I recommend that you not buy into just one organisation or train of thought – I don't subscribe to the "my way is the right way, and everyone else is wrong," philosophy. I like to train at other clubs, listen to other people, and learn as much as I can from everybody. I love kettlebells, and I firmly believe from experience that they're the best training tool you can find for all-around body conditioning, but I still use everything else at my disposal (including the barbell, which I believe is causing much more injury than any exercise tool out there at the moment, but that's for another chapter).
There are many who will disagree with my opinion, but the fact of the matter is any type of training can cause injury when done incorrectly and when taught by people who don't know what they are doing. Take CrossFit for example: Many People get injured, but when it's done well, CrossFit can be an awesome and effective training regimen.
If you're interested in the history of the kettlebell, you can view this video on our YouTube channel that was filmed with Steve Cotter while he was in Spain: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDriaRWlLbs.


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HOME OF THE BEACH BUMS
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CUSTOM BUMS JERSEY
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PLAYER APPLICATION
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SING THE NATIONAL ANTHEM
LAKESIDE FIELD
MISSION STATEMENT & HISTORY
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Who are you interested in hosting?
How many people are you able to host? June-August 7
Do you have children? If so, list their age, gender and if they live at home.
The Lakeside Beach Bums are seeking host families who will welcome players/coaches/interns into their homes for the 2022 season (June 1 – August 7). The host family program is a vital part to every team in the Dairyland Collegiate League, both on and off the field. Host families house, feed(optional) and provide the player/coach/intern with support, ultimately making the experience special and rewarding for all involved.
Hosting can be a very exciting and rewarding experience for all those willing to open their homes to Beach Bum players. Many families who host, usually look back at their experience with fond memories as the experience tends to be just as or even more rewarding for the host family than the player. Many lifelong friendships between families are forged through this process while most families remain in touch with their players as they move through the next levels of collegiate, professional baseball, and beyond.
Host Family Details:
• Provide a home, access to laundry and a bedroom for the player(s) during the season. (players will have cars or carpools arranged prior)
• You'll receive apparel from your players team.
• You will make a positive impact on the future of a young man.
If you are interested in becoming part of the Host Family Program, please fill out the form below:
Contact Charles Davis at charlesleedavis23@gmail.com with any questions.
1. Does the player require his own bedroom? Yes, host families must offer the player(s) a spare room though players may share a room with one another if there are multiple beds.
2. Will I have to provide meals for the player? You are not obligated to provide meals. However, you are more then welcomed to.
3. Will I have to provide transportation for the player? No. Most players will have their own car, but others may need a ride to the ballpark. The team will assist in setting up carpools, if needed.
4. What kind of schedule will the player have? The players will be busy with a 34 game schedule & strength/conditioning. They often get home late at night and sleep in, so your schedules might not match. However, establishing guidelines with your player will help the summer go smoothly.
5. Will I host the same player all summer? The roster may change throughout the summer due to injuries, summer school, and fatigue. Players may go home and others may take their place. We are grateful for our host families' flexibility as players come and go.
The Lakeside Beach Bums are a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization.
Donations and contributions are tax-deductible as allowed by law
© 2023 by Lakeside Beach Bums Baseball Club.


Emission of higher-order modes caused by spatial hole burning in a quantum dot (QD) laser is studied. The critical tolerable values of the structure parameters are discussed beyond which higher-order longitudinal modes can not oscillate. The higher the mode order, the narrower the range of allowed QD-size scatter for lasing of the mode. The higher the mode order, the denser the QD-ensemble and the longer the cavity should be for lasing of the mode. The output powers of the lasing modes are calculated versus the injection-current density from the solution of the rate equations.


We took our three-year-old trick or treating tonight. As I sit here now thinking about what fun we had, I'm sad at the same time.
It hurt last week, as a dear friend and her beautiful daughters came to our house. Her youngest, an itty-bitty one-year-old, took a keen interest in my sweet husband. She demanded he hold her and get his worn flannel shirt covered in a sprinkling of Halloween costume glitter. Shortly after they left, I went into the nursery we're working on for our rainbow boy, and sat in my rocking chair and cried. I cried and cried knowing my sweet husband doesn't have his precious little girl to scoop up, only to cover him in glitter. I opened the box of mementos that we were given when little Eliza was born, and I cracked open the memory book, Dreams of You, given to us by Sufficient Grace Ministries. I flipped through to the page that holds Eliza's tiny foot and hand prints. I stared at the magnitude of their size. So tiny and yet so large on my heart. I cried. I cried long and hard, as I have done so many times since then. The pain felt fresh again for a moment. Heavy and wet.
Then I panicked. I hadn't even written anything in the memory book. I don't want to forget her, but putting that pen to that memory book's page was like putting a hot knife to my heart. Writing her name and some details of her short but profound existence hurt so deeply. I did as much as I could, which wasn't much, and then carefully put the memory book back into it's box and compartmentalized that pain again so that I could go about my day.
It hurt today, too. My husband has been dragging his feet on helping me organize and relocate some boxes in our Rainbow's nursery. With the holidays quickly approaching and our due date shortly thereafter, I am feeling the need to get this room organized and functional, but I need his help. I keep asking, and it finally dawned on me that aside from working many hours and keeping up with other household tasks, something else is holding him back. I know in his heart that he's scared. He's scared of the implications, the possibilities, the potential. I know these feelings all too well. I finally got upset with him, and told him that these things must get done. Our Rainbow will be here before we know it. But it hurts him. And it hurts me, too. The comfort bear, given to us when Eliza went home, sits in our Rainbow's swing in the nursery. It makes him sad. And so does the newly framed star registry certificate given to us in Eliza's name.
There is no way to remove the pain he feels, or I would have already done it, as I'm sure he'd have done for me. So we carry it, together. It's a heavy piece of baggage, cumbersome and clunky, unpredictable and uncomfortable. We have family members who won't even look at this piece of baggage. Won't acknowledge its weight. Can't handle our grief. Their silence burdens us, too.
So now, as I cry this time, I am sad about the Halloween I thought we'd have. The one where we were pushing our new little girl in her stroller, bedecked in something girly and sweet as we walked our three-year-old about for trick or treat. And of course, these feelings aren't just about Halloween. They're about every day. Every. Day. And so as we prepare for our Rainbow, we are surely excited, and our hearts are full of love for the little boy who God has chosen to be ours. In my heart, I know that if Eliza had lived, we wouldn't have this little bundle on the way, and our lives wouldn't be as God has planned. But boy, oh boy, it sure is tough to accept some days, and it still hurts.
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Come and sample the delicious menu at Littleover Lodge, with 20% off! This September we're giving you the chance to get 20% off your food bill at our incredible restaurant, if you dine with us on a Friday (excluding 25th September). This is the perfect excuse for you to spend you Friday evening with us relaxing in our renowned Bentleys restaurant and sampling our brand new menus.
Try our brand new micro plates at Littleover Lodge!
Choosing from our specially crafted menu can be difficult, so if you can't decide then why not try our new micro plates! These enable you to try a bit of everything and great for sharing with friends. To make sure we have space for you, give us a call and make a reservation on 01332 510161. After you meal don't forget to grab a drink after your meal at our Lodge Bar! It's the perfect venue for a romantic meal for two, or a celebration with friends.
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Marvel Tsum Tsum #1: Here Comes The Tsum - Comic Book Review
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Marvel Tsum Tsum #1: Here Comes The Tsum – Comic Book Review
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Let's make this perfectly clear: I loathe comic book tie-ins (or movie or TV tie-ins) which are just designed to sell more merchandise. Product placement is bad enough, but to create a story just for the sake of selling toys is, in my opinion, the lowest of the low. With all of that being said… Okay, I have to admit it, this comic book isn't bad at all. I'm not saying it's great, I'm not saying it's essential, and I'm sticking with my opinion that the idea of making a comic book just to sell toys sits badly with me. Still, these little Tsum Tsums are kind of cute, and more importantly it's a pretty good read.
[dropcap]W[/dropcap]hen a Guardians of the Galaxy mission goes a little screwy, a metal delivery crate winds up crashing down to Earth. Down on the surface, young friends Holly Hae, Bert Ergle and Duncan Diggs scramble about trying to take a photo of Iron Man, who's doing a fly-by past the apartment building where they live. See, they're all fans of superheroes to varying degrees. When the kids find the steel crate and open it, their lives change forever.
The crate contains Tsum Tsums – strange tube-like creatures. The Tsum Tsums quickly take on the looks and abilities of a variety of Marvel superheroes when the kids and Tsum Tsums see the Avengers battling. The Tsum Tsums don't mean to cause trouble, but for Holly, Bert and Duncan they're uncontrollable. Worse, what nobody knows is that C-list villain the Looter lives just a few doors down from them, and he's got plans…
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Tsum Tsum #1 is clearly aimed at a younger audience, yet it's enjoyable for all. The art conveys a real sense of fun and manages to capture the vibe of the MU in a light and entertaining way. It's a well-written introduction to the series, and the children come across as natural and with a great rapport. As for the Tsum Tsums… *sigh*… I hate to admit it, but they really are cute.
A-hem. Yes, I said it. I'm the last one to buy into the Neon Talking Super Street Bat-Luge merchandising blitz, and I doubt I'll ever be getting a Tsum Tsum of my own… but at least they've made an effort here to come up with a story which doesn't really come across as pimping out Marvel's latest soft toy craze. The comic book hold up on its own merits, and some parts are absolutely inspired – such as using a variety of superhero catchphrases and theme songs to calm down these little creatures.
There's something else, too. They added a letters page. Granted, it was used to explain what these Tsum Tsums are, but… Damn, I wish they brought those back. Letter columns were the best.
So, as tie-ins go, Tsum Tsum #1 really isn't bad. For that matter, especially for younger readers, this is a whole lot of fun and is worth the read.
No Way Home: The Spell They Should Have Cast
The MCU's Klev Deserves His Own TV Show
Why James Gunn Should Direct Deadpool 3
The Most Powerful Spider-Man Is Not Who You Think


PHMSA submits damage prevention study to Congress. On October 9, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) submitted to Congress A Study on the Impact of Excavation Damage on Pipeline Safety. PHMSA submitted the study pursuant to Section 3 of the Pipeline Safety, Regulatory Certainty, and Job Creation Act of 2011, which also required an examination of the effect of eliminating from state one-call laws all exemptions for mechanized equipment excavation. The study analyzes the frequency and severity of different types of excavation damage incidents; examines state-specific one-call notification systems and the relationship between one-call exemptions and damage incidents; and analyzes the potential safety benefits and adverse consequences of eliminating all mechanized excavation exemptions. PHMSA stated that the study was hampered by insufficient, inconsistent, and incomplete data that limited insights into whether operators were notified of excavation before damage occurred, whether entities causing damage were exempt from one-call requirements, or whether exemptions contributed to the incidents. PHMSA stated that reports by other entities like the Common Ground Alliance (CGA) and the U.S. Infrastructure Corporation, suggest that, generally, higher damage rates exist in states with more exemptions from one-call requirements. PHMSA supports applying state one-call laws to all excavators, with no exemptions.
Updates on status of PHMSA Rulemakings. The table below reflects information on the status of PHMSA rulemakings as reported in DOT's October Significant Rulemaking Report. Additional information from the OMB's Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) is here. Note that OIRA has not updated this information in several months.
Office of Federal Register issues final rule addressing incorporation by reference. On November 7, the Office of the Federal Register issued a Final Rule revising its regulations regarding the incorporation by reference of outside materials into federal regulations. The Rule requires that agencies seeking to incorporate outside materials describe in preambles of proposed and final rules the steps taken to ensure the materials are reasonably available to interested parties and summarize the contents of the materials. The Rule becomes effective January 6, 2015.
Common Ground Alliance releases 2013 DIRT Report. On September 30, the CGA released its 2013 Damage Information Reporting Tool (DIRT) Report, which analyzes data from industry stakeholders regarding facility events that led to downtime, damages, or near misses. The report highlights a 3.5% decrease in damage incidents and an increase in locate requests, suggesting a correlation between increased participation in one-call programs and a decrease in damage incidents. The report also observed that: (1) the most common damage root cause in 2013 was insufficient excavation practices; (2) submitting locate requests is the most effective means of preventing excavation damage; (3) use of backhoes and trackhoes during sewer and water line excavation caused the highest number of damage incidents; and (4) natural gas and telecommunications industries experienced the most damage-related service interruptions.
Pipeline Safety Trust releases local government guide to pipelines. The Pipeline Safety Trust has released a Local Government Guide to Pipelines (Guide) to provide local governments with basic information about the nation's pipelines. The Guide provides an overview of how pipelines are regulated and operated, discusses the role of local governments in planning for community and pipeline development, and addresses emergency response and spill prevention. The Guide also includes recommended practices for local governments, developed by the Pipelines and Informed Planning Alliance, and a sample checklist for local governments when planning land use and development activities near pipelines.
API Recommended Practice for Safety Management Systems available for review and comment. The American Petroleum Institute (API) announced that the second ballot of Recommended Practice 1173, Pipeline Safety Management System Requirements, is available for review and comment. The draft Recommended Practice provides guidance to pipeline operators for developing and maintaining pipeline safety management systems. Final approval will result in publication of the first edition of the Recommended Practice. The instructions for submitting comments are available here, and any comments must be submitted by December 20, 2014.
Pipeline Association for Public Awareness releases 2014 Pipeline Emergency Response Guidelines. The Pipeline Association for Public Awareness has released the 2014 edition of its Pipeline Emergency Response Guidelines. The guidelines provide an overview of types of pipelines and the different products they carry, and describe four incident response steps in the case of a pipeline emergency. The guidelines also highlight the importance of damage prevention and pipeline integrity management.
*The Illinois Commerce Commission has proposed to amend its gas pipeline safety regulations to (1) incorporate by reference the federal pipeline safety rules in effect on October 1, 2014, and (2) require the electronic submission of plans, procedures, and programs that are submitted to the agency. Comments on the proposed amendments are due December 22, 2014.
The Kansas Corporation Commission held a hearing on November 4, on proposed amended regulations adopting the 2013 version of the federal gas safety standards set forth in 49 C.F.R. Part 192. In addition, the proposed amendments would remove the 5-day repair requirement for class 1 leaks; permit utility companies to supervise repairs of natural gas lines in residential areas by defining "yard line" to end at the outside wall of an individually metered residential premise; and simplify the fee collection schedule for safety inspections and supervision by removing outdated assessment information.
S 2422 (Greenstein & Bateman): This bill would require natural gas pipeline utilities to repair or replace leaking natural gas pipelines within time frames to be established by the Dept. of Environmental Protection ("DEP"). DEP, in consultation with the Board of Public Utilities, would adopt implementing regulations to prioritize time frames for the repair and replacement of pipelines based on the severity of leaks, best practices and repair standards, and de minimis exceptions to the repair and replacement requirements. The penalties for noncompliance would be those set forth in the Air Pollution Control Act (1954). The bill was introduced on September 18 and referred to the Senate Economic Growth Committee.
SR No. 91 (Codey, Thompson & Greenstein): This Senate Resolution urges natural gas pipeline operators to adopt infrastructure, technology and management tools to prevent methane leaks in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve the efficient transmission and distribution of natural gas, and reduce the risk of methane gas-related emergencies.
New Mexico Public Regulation Commission initiates rulemaking on excavation and One-Call Requirements. On July 9, the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission proposed to amend its rules for excavation damage prevention and One-Call programs. The proposed amendments would require the establishment of a "positive response registry system," and update underground facility operators' (UFO) response requirements to excavation locate requests to include a "positive response" even if the UFO determines it has no facilities within the proposed excavation limits. The proposed amendments also would make failure to provide positive responses, pre-mark the intended site, or report damage a "willful" violation. A public hearing was held on September 24.
*SB No. 378 (Coley): The bill would, among other things, (1) provide the Ohio Public Utilities Commission (PUC) with authority to enforce the state's one-call utility protection requirements; (2) set forth complaint and enforcement procedures for alleged non-compliance with one-call requirements; and (3) create an Underground Technical Committee to coordinate with the PUC in administering one-call requirements, receive and review PUC reports on complaints of alleged non-compliance, and recommend remedial action.
SB 1503: This bill would replace the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission with the Department of Transportation of the Commonwealth. The bill would require the Department to apply for federal delegation to enforce federal hazardous liquids and gas pipeline safety standards in the Commonwealth, and for authority to adopt interstate hazardous liquids and gas pipeline rules. The bill would also require the Department to seek federal delegation to act as an interstate agent inspection authority. The bill was referred to the Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee on October 14.


"Burgerville: Sustainability and Sourcing in a QSR Supply Chain" by Darrell Brown, Phil Berko et al.
Jack Graves is considering buying chicken. More precisely, Jack is considering where to buy chicken. He needs to make a recommendation to the purchasing team soon, and the decision is complicated. Jack is a long-time employee of the Burgerville restaurant chain, a quick-serve restaurant chain in the Northwest USA. Burgerville prides itself in being true to its long-held values while maintaining profitability and growth. Graves' primary job at Burgerville is to assure that the company's values are embedded in all its actions, including its relationships to its supply chain. His current concern is the dilemma of which values to promote. Burgerville sells chicken, lots of chicken. So the purchase of chicken has significant impacts on the social and environmental impacts of Burgerville's supply chain. Should Burgerville buy local, with the inherent social and environmental benefits, while paying attention to concerns about labor issues, animal treatment, and non-organic stewardship? Or should it find a supplier with some assurance that these potential problems are eliminated, regardless of location? Jack knows that Burgerville needs to address this issue soon, as the supply of chicken that is produced to Burgerville's high standards is small and there are sure to be competitors seeking the same products. He will have to weigh the company's values and make a recommendation soon.
As the Chief Cultural Officer of The Holland Inc., Burgerville's parent company, Jack Graves is constantly aware of the need to align the Burgerville culture and identity throughout all units of the business, including vendor partners. The chain's slogan: "Fresh. Local. Sustainable." proclaims its commitment to offering foods differently than other quick serve chains, with specific attention to where food is being sourced. Burgerville aims to deliver on this promise as often as possible, and has had success in the past.
Over the past decade, Burgerville has made a concerted effort to ensure its purchasing supports it values. As of 2009, over 70% of Burgerville's total spending on food products was from local suppliers, up from less than 60% in 2008. With chicken, though, Graves was faced with some difficult questions and hard choices: can Burgerville find a local supplier who can provide a sufficient quantity and quality of breaded and plain chicken breasts and chicken strips at a cost comparable to the existing national brand supplier? Is buying local the most important decision to make for Burgerville and its image? Is the issue more than simply reducing the distance the food travels from origin to the customer? Are Burgerville customers willing to pay a premium for locally sourced chicken? It makes sense to purchase from local farmers who may then become loyal customers, but what if distant farms operate more sustainably than the local farms? Is there a sustainable chicken farm that could handle Burgerville's demand? These questions weigh on Graves's mind as he struggles to balance the chain's profitability with the company's values.
This case study was awarded 2nd place in the 2011 OIKOS Global Case Writing Competition - Corporate Sustainability.
Copyright © 2010 by the Author(s). This case was prepared by Darrell Brown, Phil Berko, Patrick Dedrick, Brie Hilliard and Joshua Pfleeger as a basis for class discussion rather than to illustrate the effective or ineffective handling of an administrative situation.
This case is accompanied by a teaching note, available to faculty only. Please send your request to freecase@oikosinternational.org. The authors are thankful for any feedback and suggestions to further develop this case. Please contact the authors directly at darrellb@pdx.edu.
Brown, Darrell; Berko, Phil; Dedrick, Patrick; Hilliard, Brie; and Pfleeger, Joshua, "Burgerville: Sustainability and Sourcing in a QSR Supply Chain" (2011). Business Faculty Publications and Presentations. 33.


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Q: New Ingress block for each ip address? My AWS security group, deployed with Terraform, has a cidr_blocks argument with about 20 IP's.
ingress {
    from_port = 443
    to_port = 443
    protocol = "tcp"
    cidr_blocks = ["x", "y", "z"...]
    description = ""
    security_groups = ["c", "v", "b"...]
  }

Now, I want each of these IP's to sit in an individual ingress block, as I have to add different descriptions to them. While I could make a new ingress block for each IP/security group I have, that would be a gigantic mess. Is there a prettier way to do this in Terraform?
Update 1
Would this work?
locals {
 ips = ["x","y","z"]
 descriptions = ["x", "y", "z"]
}

  dynamic "ingress" {
    for_each = local.ips
    content {
      from_port = 443
      to_port = 443
      protocol = "tcp"
      cidr_blocks = local.ips
      description = local.descriptions
    }
  }

Will this create 3 ingress rules - IP x + description x, IP y + description y, ..?
Update 2
This is the output
│ Error: Unsupported attribute
│
│   on secgroups.tf line 36, in resource "aws_security_group" "alb":
│   36:       cidr_blocks = ingress.value.ips
│     ├────────────────
│     │ ingress.value is "x.x.x.x/x"
│
│ Can't access attributes on a primitive-typed value (string).

Final Update
Solved it by doing:
locals {
ips = {
 "x" = "x"
 "y" = "y"
 "z" = "z"
 }
}

  dynamic "ingress" {
    for_each = local.ips
    content {
      from_port = 443
      to_port = 443
      protocol = "tcp"
      cidr_blocks = [ingress.key]
      description = ingress.value
    }
  }

A: locals {
ips = {
 "x" = "x"
 "y" = "y"
 "z" = "z"
 }
}

  dynamic "ingress" {
    for_each = local.ips
    content {
      from_port = 443
      to_port = 443
      protocol = "tcp"
      cidr_blocks = [ingress.key]
      description = ingress.value
    }
  }

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The electronic multimedia became the area, where various important needs are fulfilled. It is confirmed by my research carried out in the year 2015 on a group of students of the University of Wrocław. The multimedia with access to the net are widely used by academic youth. They are used daily, many hours a day. Via multimedia students fulfill their informational, educational, social and communicational aims. In everyday lives of many people undergoing the research, the network environment suppresses contact with such classical media as: books, television, press or radio. Due to the fact that Internet applications and communicators accelerate and simplify processes of communication, the majority of respondents prefer this method of communication with other people. Online communication creates opportunity for a participation in the social life for the research group. The researched youth cannot even imagine their lives without the Internet and mobile phone.


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News shorts: World champions headline Aviva Women's Tour
Podium outrage in Belgium, Caja Rural end successful North American campaign
Lisa Brennauer (Velocio-SRAM)
Lizzie Armitstead and Megan Guarnier (Boels Dolmans) celebrate (Image credit: Courtesy of Polartec-Kometa)
Spain's Carlos Barbero Cuesta wins stage 1 at Tour de Beauce followed by Caja Rural-Seguros RG teammate Eduard Prades. (Image credit: Corporation du Grand Prix cycliste de Beauce/Brian Black Hodes)
Marianne Vos (Rabo-Liv) (Image credit: Bert Geerts/dcp-bertgeerts@xs4all.nl)
Anna Meares with the Australian flag after winning the Kierin (Image credit: Guy Swarbrick)
World champions to Aviva Women's Tour
Two world champions are on the provisional start list for the second edition of the Aviva Women's Tour in Britain - time trial champion Lisa Brennauer (Velocio-SRAM) and road race winner Pauline Ferrand Prevot (Rabo Liv), but the latter's participation is still unsure as she has battled leg pain since the end of May.
UCI reconfigures Athletes' Commission
Prevot hasn't raced since dropping out of the Albstadt mountain bike World Cup last month, and hoped to be back in time for the French championships later this month. The final start list will be published after tomorrow's teams presentation.
Home favourite Lizzie Armitstead will head up a powerful Boels Dolmans squad. The British rider, fresh off a World Cup victory in Philadelphia will be joined by US champion Megan Guarnier.
Two-time world champion Giorgia Bronzini will lead the Wiggle Honda squad, with Elisa Longo Borghini, Belgian champion Jolien D'hoore fresh off a win in the Flanders Diamond Tour, and Olympic gold medalist Dani King.
"I can't wait for the Aviva Women's Tour," King said. "I rode it last year and it was just incredible. The amount of support we had on the side of the roads was unbelievable and the fact every stage is televised is so important for women's cycling."
King's fellow team pursuiters Laura Trott and Joanna Rowsell will also take part with Matrix Fitness and Pearl Izumi Sports Tours, respectively.
Liv-Plantur comes with former junior world champion Lucy Garner at the helm, while UnitedHealthcare comes with Hannah Barnes, while Swede Emma Johansson leads the Orica-AIS team.
The Aviva Women's Tour begins on Wednesday with a 112km stage in Suffolk, and runs through Sunday. The Provisional start list is here.
Lotto Cycling Cup embroiled in podium-girl controversy
Another dose of podium girl-related controversy was dished up on Sunday as bikini-clad models graced the ceremony for the winners of the Flanders Diamond Tour.
The one-day Belgian women's race is the penultimate event in the Lotto Cycling Cup series, whose organisers have apologised but claimed it was the responsibility of the local race itself.
"We as @LottoCyclingCup want to apologize for the outrageous show o/t LOCAL organisation, we find it also inappropriate," read a statement via the event's Twitter page.
"We as @LottoCyclingCup are not responsible for this show. And let us look to the nice victory of @JolienDhoore @WiggleHonda."
Question marks have lingered for some time whether podium models are an appropriate feature in a sport looking to move towards gender equality. Peter Sagan hit the headlines by pinching the backside of hostess Maja Leye at the Tour of Flanders in 2013, an incident subsequently exploited for promotional purposes by the organisers of E3 Harelbeke.
Caja Rural enjoy successful trip to North America
Pello Bilbao won the general classification of the Tour de Beauce in Canada to cap a fruitful period in North America for Caja Rural.
Carlos Barbero won the Philadelphia International Cycling Classic on June 8 before the Spanish Professional Continental team took the the Tour de Beauce by storm, winning two stages through Carlos Barbero and one with Amets Txurruka. On the final day, Bilbao snatched the overall lead with a daring move to clinch his first stage race win as a professional.
"It was very special, I've never been so close to having an opportunity to win a general classification and finally, thanks to the entire team's daily efforts, it went well," said Bilbao. "We have tried to win seconds every day, and that goes for Amets, Eduard and myself. I saw the opportunity from afar and we gave it our all".
It marks Caja Rural's 12th victory of what is an increasingly impressive campaign. Bilbao won a mountain stage at the Tour of Turkey in May, where Luis Mas also won the final stage with a daring attack.
Josemi Fernández, the team director, said: "Winning stages is always very tough, but to win a general classification is so much tougher, which makes it much more special."
Vos and Meares elected to UCI Athletes Commission
Marianne Vos and Anna Meares are among the 13 new members of the UCI Athletes Commission, whose composition has been announced by the UCI.
The Commission was overhauled in March and the new members have been directly elected by their peers for the first time, a move UCI President Brian Cookson hopes will improve transparency. In the four Olympic disciplines, along with para-cycling, there is one male and one female representative to ensure gender equality.
The Commission aims to improve training and competition conditions for athletes along with guaranteeing a channel of communication between riders and cycling administration.
The new members, who represent riders across the UCI's eight disciplines, cover four continents and boast a collective 40 rainbow jerseys. The line-up, in place until 2017, is as follows:
Road: Bobbie Traskel and Iris Slappendel
Mountain Bike: Greg Minnaar and Georgia Gould
BMX: Donny Robinson and Mariana Pajon
Track: Kevin Sireau and Anna Meares
Para-cycling: Tobias Frankhauser and Greta Neimanas
Cyclo-cross: Marianne Vos
Trials: Kenny Belaey
Indoor cycling: Manuel Kopp
"I am very proud of this new step which signifies a significant move forward in the representation of the athletes," said Cookson. "The athletes are the heart of our sport, and it was necessary to give them the place they deserve. This reinvigorated Athletes Commission corresponds with my concept of modern governance founded on dialogue and cooperation between the UCI and cycling's main players."


Hester graduated from Manchester Metropolitan University Contemporary Crafts degree, specialising in Ceramics and Textiles. She re-located to Edinburgh and began work at the Stills Gallery, and later for the Scottish Arts Council as Funding Advisor. Returning from a work placement in the US in 2002, brought a move to Dorset. She began teaching at AUB as a visiting tutor in 2003, as well as in other local colleges. She also ran a number of art workshops for children and adults during this time. She gained a permanent part-time position on the AUB 'Preparation for HE' team in 2005 where she has worked ever since, continuing to make and print in her spare time. Her main areas of interest are fashion, print and the applied arts in general.
I work primarily within the Fashion, Costume and Textiles pathway on the Foundation course. My areas of interest and expertise include print, surface manipulation and object/ garment construction.


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We've all experienced at least one Valentines Day without a partner (I would think!) Many single ladies take the entire 24 hours of February 14 to wallow in self pity and feel sorry for themselves that they don't get to share the day with that special someone. But ladies, it doesn't have to be like that! Take the day to celebrate your independence. Take the day to celebrate the fact that you can do absolutely anything you want without having to consider your partner. Feel like sitting in front of the TV with an ice-cream tub one night? Do it! Feel like doing that for an entire week? No-ones stopping you! Feel like watching the latest chick flick? Okay so you get my drift… The point is, being single is not a punishment, it's a choice. It's also the best time to get to know yourself and just how awesome you really are. So when February 14 comes along, put away the tissues and bookmark this page for some ideas regarding how to spend your day!
February is Heart Disease Awareness Month (yes there is actually something more important than Valentines Day in February) so use the day as best you can to create awareness and support the cause. Invite a group of girlfriends over for a girly evening with a glass of wine or two, delicious dinner and a hilarious movie. Ask each girlfriend to not spend money on roses and chocolates, but rather on a donation to a Heart Research Foundation. Not only will you have a great night, but you'll be contributing to an extremely important cause.
Gather Your Girlfriends And Paint The Town Red!
Just because you're single it certainly doesn't mean you're alone! Nights out with close girlfriends can be the most fun, so gather all your single friends and hit the town! Go to a karaoke bar for some hilarious laughs and sing your lungs out with your closest confidants by your side – it really is one of the most fun things you can do! If you're not into karaoke then opt for a club or quiet bar to enjoy a glass of wine or two. Whatever you choose, if you're with you're closest girlfriends, you're sure to have an incredible time!
So often we spend time pampering others and forgetting about ourselves – well on February 14th that's all going to change! Clear your schedule and make a date with yourself. Have a relaxing bubble bath with lavender oils and surround the room with candles – bring your favourite book and simply relax! Later on, order your favourite take out and chill out in front of the TV. Seriously what could be better?!
As you can see, Valentines Day as a single lady doesn't have to be so terrible! It's a wonderful time to celebrate your independence. How do you plan on spending Valentines Day this year?