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from collections import defaultdict
from collections import Counter
from itertools import izip
import cPickle
import logging
import random
import re

NOTAG = '_N_'

log = logging.getLogger('apertag')

class Weight(object):
    def __init__(self):
        self.weight = 0.0
        self.total = 0.0
        self.iterations = 0

    def __repr__(self):
        return '<Weight w: {:f} t: {:f} i: {:d}>'.format(
            self.weight, self.total, self.iterations)

def defaultweights():
    return defaultdict(Weight)

class AveragedPerceptron(object):

    def __init__(self):
        self.weights = defaultdict(defaultweights)
        self.tags = set([NOTAG])
        self.i = 0

    def update(self, weights):
        """
        Adjust the weights for non-zero feature-tag pairs

        In order to average the weights later, the sum of all feature
        weights accross all updates need to be stored. To avoid adding
        the current weight of every unchanged feature on every update,
        we record the update iteration when a weight actually changes,
        and the next time the weight is about to be changed (or when
        training is completed) the current weight multiplied by the
        number of unrecorded updates is added to the total before
        proceeding.
        """
        self.i += 1
        for (feature, tag), weight in weights.iteritems():
            self.tags.add(tag)
            if weight:
                w = self.weights[feature][tag]
                # Update the weight sum with the last registered weight
                # for every iteration since it was updated
                w.total += (self.i - w.iterations) * w.weight

                # Update the weight and the total
                w.weight += weight
                w.total += w.weight

                # Store the update iteration
                w.iterations = self.i

    def score(self, features, tag):
        score = 0
        for feature in features:
            if feature in self.weights:
                if tag in self.weights[feature]:
                    score += self.weights[feature][tag].weight
        return score

    def average(self):
        """
        Average the weights across all updates and reset totals
        """
        for feature, tags in self.weights.iteritems():
            for tag, w in tags.iteritems():
                # Make sure all updates are accounted for in the total
                w.total += (self.i - w.iterations) * w.weight
                w.weight = w.total/self.i if self.i else 0
                # Reset the feature so it's suitable for re-training.
                w.total = w.weight
                w.iterations = 0

class Tagger(object):
    """
    A sequence labeler using an averaged perceptron model

    To avoid making assumptions about what kind of sequence data you
    are labeling, or the format of your features, the input to the
    tagger is simply sequences of feature value sets. Each set of
    values represent an observation to receive a tag. A feature value
    can be any python type, as long as it can be hashed, but it's
    important to note that the the values are used only in a binary
    fashion, i.e. either they exist in the context of the item being
    tagged or not; the nature of the value has no impact on the
    decision.

    A simple example illustrating an NP-chunker:
    >>> t = Tagger()
    >>> t.train([[['POS=DT','WRD=the'],['POS=NN','WRD=dog']]],[['NP-B','NP-I']])
    >>> t.tag([['POS=DT','WRD=the'],['POS=NN','WRD=dog']])
    ['NP-B', 'NP-I']

    There is one crucial exception to all this featuratory freedom:
    Any features wishing to make use of the actual output tags need to
    signal this by formatting their value as a string with special
    tags that will be replaced by the corresponding tags from the
    current context during tagging. The tag format is "<Tn>", where n
    is the negative index of the tag relative to the current
    position. For example, if you are training a POS-tagger and you
    have a feature that looks at the current word and the previous
    output tag, and the current word is "dog", the feature could be
    encoded as "<T1>:dog". The tagger will expand this using its
    predicted label context into something like "DT:dog" (depending on
    your tag set and feature format, of course).

    An example illustrating a POS-tagger with output label features:
    >>> t = Tagger()
    >>> t.train([[['POS -1:<T-1>','W:the'],['POS -1:<T-1>','W:dog']]],[['DT','NN']])
    >>> t.tag([['POS -1:<T-1>','W:the'],['POS -1:<T-1>','W:dog']])
    ['DT', 'NN']

    It is most likely a good idea to use this format for training as
    well, even though you (hopefully) have the output tags yourself at
    that point, to ensure the features are identical across training
    and tagging.

    If you don't require output tags for any of your features, you can
    slightly increase performance (especially for non-string features)
    by setting expand_features=False.
    """

    def __init__(self, model=None, beam_size=3, iterations=10, expand_features=True):
        if isinstance(model, file):
            log.info('Loading model from {:s}'.format(model.name))
            model = cPickle.load(model)
        self.model = model or AveragedPerceptron()
        if beam_size < 1:
            raise Exception('Beam must be >= 1')
        self.beam_size = beam_size
        self.iterations = iterations
        self.expand_features = expand_features
        self.tag_p = re.compile(r'<T-?(\d+)>')

    def _expanded_features(self, features, prev_tags):
        """
        Generator that adds context tags to features

        A feature can be expanded with output tags from the current
        context using tags of the format <Tn>, where n is the negative
        index of the tag relative to the current position. Only
        negative indexes are allowed, but they may be specified
        signless.

        Example:
        >>> t = Tagger()
        >>> list(t._expanded_features(['POS -1:<T-1>','WRD=dog'],['VB','DT']))
        ['POS -1:DT', 'WRD=dog']
        >>> list(t._expanded_features(['POS-TRI:<T3>:<T2>:<T1>'],['VB','DT']))
        ['POS-TRI:_N_:VB:DT']
        """
        expanded = []
        for feature in features:
            try:
                matches = self.tag_p.finditer(feature)
            except TypeError:
                # Only string features can be expanded
                pass
            else:
                for m in matches:
                    i = int(m.group(1))
                    try:
                        tag = prev_tags[-i]
                    except IndexError:
                        tag = NOTAG
                    feature = feature.replace(m.group(), tag)
            expanded.append(feature)
        return expanded

    def _expanded_feature_seq(self, feature_seq, tags):
        """
        Generator of expanded features for an entire sequence
        """
        for i, features in enumerate(feature_seq):
            yield self._expanded_features(features, tags[:i])

    def _bag_sequence(self, feature_seq, tag_seq):
        """
        Return a counted set of feature-tag pairs for the given sequence

        Counted feature sets are used during training to determine
        which features differed between the training sequence and the
        predicted sequence, so their weights can be updated
        accordingly. Features requiring tag context are expanded using
        the provided tags first.
        """
        if self.expand_features:
            feature_seq = self._expanded_feature_seq(feature_seq, tag_seq)
        return Counter((f,t) for fs, t in izip(feature_seq, tag_seq) for f in fs)

    def train(self, feature_seqs, tag_seqs, iterations=None):
        """
        Set the model parameters and optimize the weights

        Arguments:
        feature_seqs -- A sequence of training sequences, each
          consisting of a sequence of feature value sequences.
        tag_seqs     -- A sequence of tag sequences, providing
          the labels for the feature sequences.

        Example:
        >>> t = Tagger()
        >>> t.train([[['POS=DT','WRD=the'],['POS=NN','WRD=dog']]],[['NP-B','NP-I']])

        Starting with an empty model, the trainer labels the supplied
        training data, evaluates the result and updates the model
        based on its mistakes. This process is repeated for a fixed
        number of iterations, then the feature weights are all
        averaged and the model is ready.
        """
        iterations = iterations or self.iterations

        log.info('Reading training sequences')
        seqs = zip(feature_seqs, tag_seqs)
        num_seqs = len(seqs)

        log.info('Start training using {:d} sequences'.format(num_seqs))
        for i in range(iterations):
            correct_seqs = 0
            # Using the same order for each iteration is bad.
            random.shuffle(seqs)
            for seq_idx, (feature_seq, gold_tags) in enumerate(seqs):
                log.debug('Tagging sequence {:d} of {:d}'.format(seq_idx, num_seqs))
                predicted_tags = self.tag(feature_seq)
                if predicted_tags != gold_tags:
                    # If the predicted tag sequence is not correct,
                    # the weights need to be adjusted.  This is done
                    # by generating a counted set (bag) of all
                    # active feature-tag pairs for both the training
                    # sequence and the predicted sequence, and then
                    # subtract each pair count in the prediction bag
                    # from the corresponding count in the training
                    # bag. This way feature-tag pairs from the
                    # training set that were missing in the prediction
                    # set gets upweighted, and pairs from the
                    # prediction set that were not in the training set
                    # get downweighted.
                    gold_bag = self._bag_sequence(feature_seq, gold_tags)
                    # Recreate the expanded features used to predict this
                    # particular sequence and bag them. Better to recreate
                    # the expanded features once per sequence during
                    # training than to add complexity to the tagger.
                    prediction_bag = self._bag_sequence(feature_seq, predicted_tags)
                    gold_bag.subtract(prediction_bag)
                    self.model.update(gold_bag)
                else:
                    correct_seqs += 1
            log.info('Finished training iteration: %d Correct seqs: %d', i+1, correct_seqs)

        log.info('Averaging weights')
        self.model.average()
        log.info('Done training')

    def tag(self, feature_seq):
        paths = [(0,[])]
        for features in feature_seq:
            candidates = []
            for path in paths:
                # Add local tag context from this path to features
                # that require it
                if self.expand_features:
                    path_features = self._expanded_features(features, path[1])
                else:
                    path_features = features
                for tag in self.model.tags:
                    score = path[0] + self.model.score(path_features, tag)
                    candidates.append((score, path[1]+[tag]))

            # Prune the candidates
            candidates.sort(reverse=True)
            paths = candidates[:self.beam_size]

        paths.sort(reverse=True)
        return paths[0][1]

    def export_model(self, f):
        if isinstance(f, basestring):
            f = open(f, 'w')
        cPickle.dump(self.model, f, cPickle.HIGHEST_PROTOCOL)
        f.close()

if __name__ == '__main__':
    import argparse
    from itertools import tee

    def read_sequences(f):
        """
        Generate sequences as lists of columns from the input file
        """
        sequence = []
        for line in f:
            line = line.strip('\n')
            if not line and sequence:
                yield sequence
                sequence = []
            else:
                sequence.append(line.split('\t'))

    def split_sequences(f):
        """
        Create separate iterators for feature columns and tag column
        """
        s1, s2 = tee(read_sequences(f))
        features = [[row[:-1] for row in s] for s in s1]
        tags = [[row[-1] for row in s] for s in s2]
        return features, tags

    def train(args):
        t = Tagger(beam_size=args.beam_size, iterations=args.iterations)
        features, tags = split_sequences(args.training_sequences)
        t.train(features, tags)
        with args.model as f:
            t.export_model(args.model)

    def tag(args):
        t = Tagger(model=args.model, beam_size=args.beam_size)
        with args.tags as f:
            if args.eval:
                i,c = 0,0
                seqs, tag_seqs = split_sequences(args.sequences)
                for seq, gold_tags in izip(seqs, tag_seqs):
                    i += len(gold_tags)
                    tags = t.tag(seq)
                    c += sum(p == g for p,g in izip(tags, gold_tags))
                    f.write('\n'.join(tags) + '\n\n')
                print 'Accuracy: {:.2f}'.format(c/float(i))
            else:
                for seq in read_sequences(args.sequences):
                    tags = t.tag(seq)
                    f.write('\n'.join(tags) + '\n\n')

    def test(args):
        log.setLevel(logging.CRITICAL)
        import doctest
        doctest.testmod()

    parser = argparse.ArgumentParser()

    # Logging options
    g = parser.add_mutually_exclusive_group()
    g.add_argument('-v', '--verbose', action='store_true', default=False,
                   help='Log everything.')
    g.add_argument('-q', '--quiet', action='store_true', default=False,
                   help='Log nothing.')

    subparsers = parser.add_subparsers()

    # Training options
    p = subparsers.add_parser('train')
    p.add_argument('training_sequences', type=argparse.FileType('r'),
                   help='Read training sequences from this file. '
                   'A sequences consists of lines of tab delimited feature '
                   'columns with the output tag in the last column. '
                   'Sequences are separated by double newlines. '
                   'Use - for stdin.')
    p.add_argument('model', type=argparse.FileType('w'),
                   help='Write the resulting model to this file. Use - for stdout.')
    p.add_argument('-b', '--beam-size', type=int, default=3,
                   help='Number of best paths to keep at each prediction step.')
    p.add_argument('-i', '--iterations', type=int, default=10,
                   help='Number iterations used when training.')
    p.set_defaults(func=train)

    # Tagging options
    p = subparsers.add_parser('tag')
    p.add_argument('model', type=argparse.FileType('r'),
                   help='Read model from this file.')
    p.add_argument('sequences', type=argparse.FileType('r'),
                   help='Read feature sequences from this file. '
                   'A sequences consists of lines of tab delimited feature '
                   'columns. Sequences are separated by double newlines. '
                   'Use - for stdin.')
    p.add_argument('tags', type=argparse.FileType('w'),
                   help='Write the resulting output sequences in a single column '
                   'to this file. Use - for stdout.')
    p.add_argument('-b', '--beam-size', type=int, default=3,
                   help='Number of best paths to keep at each prediction step')
    p.add_argument('-e', '--eval', action='store_true',
                   help='Indicates that the input data is labeled. Uses last column to calculate accuracy.')
    p.set_defaults(func=tag)

    # Test options
    p = subparsers.add_parser('test')
    p.set_defaults(func=test)

    args = parser.parse_args()

    # Setup logging
    logging.basicConfig()
    if args.verbose:
        log.setLevel(logging.DEBUG)
    elif args.quiet:
        log.setLevel(logging.CRITICAL)
    else:
        log.setLevel(logging.INFO)

    args.func(args)


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Q: How to close a Pop-Up while running RunApplication(X) in VB.NET I am trying to run an Application, but during the running of this application, there is a pop-up, which makes the code freeze as I do not know how to close the pop-up.
The application is built on VB.NET
Dim oDesk as Object
Dim oApp as Object

oDesk =CreateObject("Desktop.Application")
oApp = oDesk.RunApplication(Input1) 'Reference to the VB.NET code that will navigate to the required module.

SendKeys.SendWait("{ENTER}")

Tried to send ENTER to close the pop-up, but RunApplication gets, stuck. Not sure how to restrict pop-ups etc. in VB.net.
Any help appreciated!
Best,
Gert

A: You are able typically to create an additional object to handle the popUps. This is rather an application specific, so be careful. The logic depends on the application.
Dim oDesk as Object
Dim oApp as Object
Dim oAppPopUp as Object

oDesk =CreateObject("Desktop.Application")
oApp = oDesk.RunApplication(Input1,oAppPopUp) 'Reference to the VB.NET code that will    navigate to the required module.

SendKeys.SendWait("{ENTER}")

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Scott DesJarlais & Tom Graves
Compare the voting records of Scott DesJarlais and Tom Graves in 2013-14.
Scott DesJarlais
Robert E. Andrews (D-N.J.)
Rodney Alexander (R-La.)
Spencer Bachus (R-Ala.)
Timothy H. Bishop (D-N.Y.)
Jo Bonner (R-Ala.)
John Barrow (D-Ga.)
Michele Bachmann (R-Minn.)
Bruce Braley (D-Iowa)
Paul Broun (R-Ga.)
Ron Barber (D-Ariz.)
Kerry Bentivolio (R-Mich.)
Dave Camp (R-Mich.)
Donna M.C. Christensen (D-Virgin Islands)
Howard Coble (R-N.C.)
Eric Cantor (R-Va.)
Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.)
John Campbell (R-Calif.)
Bill Cassidy (R-La.)
Tom Cotton (R-Ark.)
John D. Dingell (D-Mich.)
Steve Daines (R-Mont.)
Jo Ann Emerson (R-Mo.)
Bill Enyart (D-Ill.)
Eni F. H. Faleomavaega (D-American Samoa)
Jim Gerlach (R-Pa.)
Phil Gingrey (R-Ga.)
Cory Gardner (R-Colo.)
Tim Griffin (R-Ark.)
Pete Gallego (D-Texas)
Joe Garcia (D-Fla.)
Ralph M. Hall (R-Texas)
Doc Hastings (R-Wash.)
Rush Holt (D-N.J.)
Steven Horsford (D-Nev.)
Jack Kingston (R-Ga.)
Tom Latham (R-Iowa)
James Lankford (R-Okla.)
Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.)
Carolyn McCarthy (D-N.Y.)
Mike McIntyre (D-N.C.)
Howard P. McKeon (R-Calif.)
George Miller (D-Calif.)
James P. Moran (D-Va.)
Gary G. Miller (R-Calif.)
Jim Matheson (D-Utah)
Michael H. Michaud (D-Maine)
Dan Maffei (D-N.Y.)
Mark Meadows (R-N.C.)
Vance McAllister (R-La.)
Gloria Negrete McLeod (D-Calif.)
Bill Owens (D-N.Y.)
Ed Pastor (D-Ariz.)
Tom Petri (R-Wis.)
Gary Peters (D-Mich.)
Nick J. Rahall II (D-W.Va.)
Mike Rogers (R-Mich.)
Jon Runyan (R-N.J.)
Trey Radel (R-Fla.)
Steve Stockman (R-Texas)
Allyson Y. Schwartz (D-Pa.)
Carol Shea-Porter (D-N.H.)
Steve Southerland (R-Fla.)
Brad Schneider (D-Ill.)
John F. Tierney (D-Mass.)
Lee Terry (R-Neb.)
Melvin Watt (D-N.C.)
Henry A. Waxman (D-Calif.)
Frank R. Wolf (R-Va.)
C. W. Bill Young (R-Fla.)
Represented Tennessee's 4th Congressional District. This was his 2nd term in the House. He is a current member of Congress.
Tom Graves
Represented Georgia's 14th Congressional District. This was his 3rd term in the House. He is a current member of Congress.
Scott DesJarlais and Tom Graves are from the same party and agreed on 92 percent of votes in the 113th Congress (2013-14).
Disagree: 8%
But they didn't always agree. Out of 1033 votes in the 113th Congress, they disagreed on 84 votes, including 11 major votes.
Here are the votes they disagreed on
On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment with an Amendment
Dec. 11, 2014 — An Act to require the Secretary of the Interior to assemble a team of experts to address the energy needs of the insular areas of the United States and Freely Associated States through the development of energy action plans aimed at promoting access to energy
April 29, 2014 — Expatriate Health Coverage Clarification Act of 2014
Concurring in the Senate Amendments with an Amendment
Jan. 15, 2014 — To extend the application of certain space launch liability provisions through 2014
On Motion to Recede and Concur in the Senate Amendment with Amendment
Dec. 12, 2013 — Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes
June 20, 2013 — Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act
May 23, 2013 — Smarter Solutions for Students Act
April 26, 2013 — Reducing Flight Delays Act
On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments
March 21, 2013 — Department of Defense, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013
March 20, 2013 — Woodall of Georgia Substitute Amendment No. 4
March 6, 2013 — Department of Defense, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013
Jan. 23, 2013 — To ensure the complete and timely payment of the obligations of the United States Government until May 19, 2013, and for other purposes
Dec. 10, 2014 —
Dec. 4, 2014 — Protecting Volunteer Firefighters and Emergency Responders Act of 2014
July 9, 2014 — Wenstrup of Ohio Amendment
July 9, 2014 — McAllister of Louisiana Amendment
June 20, 2014 — Franks of Arizona Amendment
June 20, 2014 — Rohrabacher of California Amendment
June 19, 2014 — Miller of Michigan Amendment
June 19, 2014 — Gohmert of Texas Amendment
June 11, 2014 — Broun of Georgia Third Amendment
May 30, 2014 — Rohrabacher of California Amendment No. 25
May 29, 2014 — Polis of Colorado Amendment
May 29, 2014 — McNerney of California Amendment
May 22, 2014 — Schiff of California Part A Amendment No. 21
May 9, 2014 — Wilson of Florida Part A Amendment No. 9
May 6, 2014 —
April 2, 2014 —
April 1, 2014 — United States international programming to Ukraine and neighboring regions
March 27, 2014 — To support the independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of Ukraine, and for other purposes
March 5, 2014 — To facilitate better alignment, cooperation, and best practices between commercial real estate landlords and tenants regarding energy efficiency in buildings, and for other purposes
Feb. 11, 2014 — To direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain Federal features of the electric distribution system to the South Utah Valley Electric Service District, and for other purposes
Jan. 27, 2014 — To provide for the conveyance of a small parcel of National Forest System land in Los Padres National Forest in California, and for other purposes
On Motion to Instruct Conferees
Nov. 14, 2013 — Water Resources Reform and Development Act
Sept. 18, 2013 — To provide for the establishment of the Special Envoy to Promote Religious Freedom of Religious Minorities in the Near East and South Central Asia
Sept. 17, 2013 — Organization of American States Revitalization and Reform Act
July 30, 2013 — Grayson of Florida Amendment
July 24, 2013 — Schiff of California Amendment No. 73
July 23, 2013 — Denham of California Amendment No. 47
July 23, 2013 — Cohen of Tennessee Amendment No. 29
July 23, 2013 — Nugent of Florida Amendment No. 17
July 10, 2013 — Chabot of Ohio Amendment
July 10, 2013 — Second Burgess of Texas Amendment
July 10, 2013 — First Burgess of Texas Amendment
July 9, 2013 — McClintock of California Amendment
June 20, 2013 — Fortenberry of Nebraska Part B Amendment No. 100
June 20, 2013 — Carney of Delaware Part B Amendment No. 48
June 20, 2013 — Kind of Wisconsin Part B Amendment No. 47
June 20, 2013 — Polis of Colorado Part B Amendment No. 37
June 19, 2013 — Chabot of Ohio Part B Amendment No. 16
June 19, 2013 — Royce of California Part B Amendment No. 15
June 13, 2013 — McGovern of Massachusetts Part B Amendment No. 10
June 13, 2013 — Rigell of Virginia Part B Amendment No. 9
June 6, 2013 — Ben Ray Lujan of New Mexico Amendment
May 17, 2013 — Carolyn Maloney of New York Amendment No. 3
April 26, 2013 — Dent of Pennsylvania Amendment No. 2
April 16, 2013 — Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2013
March 12, 2013 — To require a study of voluntary community-based flood insurance options and how such options could be incorporated into the national flood insurance programs, and for other purposes
March 4, 2013 — Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Reauthorization Act of 2013
Feb. 4, 2013 — To amend title IV of the Public Health Service Act to provide for a National Pediatric Research Network, including with respect to pediatric rare diseases or conditions
Jan. 22, 2013 — To reauthorize certain programs under the Public Health Service Act and the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to public health security and all-hazards preparedness and response, and for other purposes
Jan. 15, 2013 — Rogers of Kentucky Part A Substitute Amendment

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Laparoscopic Pyeloplasty, Nephrectomy, and Heminephrectomy
Access the accompanying videos for this chapter online. Available on ExpertConsult.com .
The use of laparoscopy in pediatric urology has evolved over the past 30 years. Beginning in the 1980s, with diagnostic laparoscopy for cryptorchidism, indications have expanded from straightforward laparoscopic procedures such as ligation of the spermatic vessels to extirpative procedures, with the first laparoscopic nephrectomy being reported in an adult patient in 1991. In 1995, Peters reported the first laparoscopic pyeloplasty in a child, and the era of reconstructive pediatric laparoscopic urology began.
While progress was slow in the last decade of the 20th century, the laparoscopic approach in pediatric urology has become increasing implemented in the first two decades of the 21st century with refinements in available technology and the use of robotic applications. Today, indications for the laparoscopic approach include the complete spectrum of pediatric urological anomalies of the upper and the lower urinary tracts. Some of these laparoscopic approaches are now considered to be the standard of care.
The laparoscopic transperitoneal approach offers a maximum working space (when compared with retroperitoneoscopy) and is suitable for all age and weight groups, ranging from the newborn to the adolescent patient.
General Operating Principles
Following informed consent, general anesthesia with muscle relaxation is administered. A urinary catheter is inserted to control urinary drainage and provide an empty bladder for improved working space and visualization. A single dose of a perioperative antibiotic is given.
The patient is placed supine on the operating table and the flank of the affected side may be slightly elevated with a gel pad or similar device. The screen is positioned on the side that will be operated on, and additional monitors are positioned as needed to facilitate the view for the assistant surgeon, scrub nurse, anesthetist, and so forth. To provide an ergonomic posture for the surgeon, the monitors can be tilted somewhat downward so that the surgeon's view is directed downward as in an open operation. The surgeon is situated on the opposite side of the patient while the assistant surgeon driving the camera is standing or seated next to the surgeon, with both surgeons looking in the direction of the operating field. The scrub nurse is standing across the surgeon on the patient's opposite side.
For access to the abdominal cavity, we prefer a cutdown technique at the inferior edge of the umbilicus. A 5- or 10-mm cannula is then inserted followed by introduction of an angled telescope. Following creation of the pneumoperitoneum, two 3- or 5-mm working ports are then inserted in the upper and lower abdomen on the affected side. In general, triangulation of the ports/instruments should be the goal with respect to the renal pelvis. To gain access to the affected kidney, Gerota's fascia is opened via either a retro-colonic or a transmesocolic route.
Laparoscopic (Dismembered) Pyeloplasty
Ureteropelvic junction obstruction (UPJO) is the most common cause of hydronephrosis in infants and children. Historically, the preferred approach for surgical management of this condition was an opened dismembered pyeloplasty through a retroperitoneal approach as described by Anderson and Hynes. Laparoscopic dismembered pyeloplasty offers improved visualization of the anatomy, accurate anastomotic suturing, and precise reconstruction of the UPJO with good functional results. Our feeling is that the laparoscopic transperitoneal dismembered pyeloplasty is now the optimum approach for surgical treatment of UPJO in children.
Indications for pyeloplasty include a differential renal function (DRF) on the affected side below 40%; a decrease in DRF documented on more than one examination, such as a renal scintigram or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI); relevant urodynamic obstruction on renal scintigram or MRI; recurrent urinary tract infection (UTI) and/or pyelonephritis; subjective patient complaints, such as flank pain; and special anatomic conditions such as horseshoe kidney with obstruction. The aim of any reconstructive pyeloplasty is to maintain the DRF and to improve urinary drainage. Preoperative workup includes ultrasound, diuretic renal scintigram, and/or MRI. At the same time, intravenous pyelogram is considered to be obsolete in today's management of this condition and should be restricted to selected and complex patients.
Operative Techniques
Following incision of Gerota's fascia, blunt/sharp dissection is then utilized to expose the dilated renal pelvis. As soon as it becomes visible, an attempt is made to grasp the pelvis and then further dissect it, again using blunt and/or sharp technique with electrocautery, scissors, the ultrasonic scalpel, or a similar device. When the renal pelvis along with the UPJ has been sufficiently exposed, two transabdominal hitch sutures will help to further expose the dilated renal pelvis. These sutures should be placed with care, with one suture at the upper part of the renal pelvis, safely sparing the renal hilar vessels, and a second suture at the lower aspect of the renal pelvis lateral to the UPJ, so that the resection of the renal pelvis, along with the UPJ, can be carried out between these hitching sutures ( Fig. 28-1 ). After resection of the dilated renal pelvis, the ureter is incised well below the UPJ but not cut completely. It is then spatulated on its lateral aspect to provide a sufficient length of ureteral wall for achieving a wide side-to-side anastomosis ( Fig. 28-2 ). The idea behind leaving part of the renal pelvis, UPJ, and proximal ureter in place and not resecting them at this time is that this tissue may be used as a "handle" during the anastomotic suturing. Also, such an approach will avoid grabbing and injuring the ureteral tissue during the suturing.
Fig. 28-1
After mobilization and sufficient exposure to the dilated renal pelvis secondary to ureteropelvic junction obstruction, two transabdominal hitch sutures are placed to help further expose the pelvis (A) . B, The initial step in resection of the pelvis is being initiated between these two hitching sutures.
A, After resection of the dilated renal pelvis, the ureter is incised well below the ureteropelvic junction but is not completely transected. It is then spatulated on its lateral aspect (B) to provide a sufficient length of ureteral wall for achieving a patent side-to-side anastomosis.
A side-to-side anastomosis is then performed starting with the back side ( Fig. 28-3 ). The anastomosis can be performed with either single interrupted sutures or running sutures. The single interrupted sutures will offer more safety in achieving a watertight anastomosis and may be more tissue sparing as well. On the other hand, the running suture will likely save operative time but requires constantly applying tension to the suture to avoid it coming loose, which could lead to an anastomotic leak. A 5-0 suture can be used as a running suture in all age groups. However, we prefer to use 6-0 braided suture in infants and 5-0 braided suture in older patients as interrupted sutures. An inverting suturing technique is recommended to avoid exposing any suturing material to the ureteral lumen as this might cause crystallization followed by bacterial colonization. After completing the back side of the anastomosis, the patency of the anastomosis should be checked before securing the front wall ( Fig. 28-4 ).
A side-to-side anastomosis between the spatulated ureter and remaining renal pelvis is being performed.
After completing the back wall of the side-to-side anastomosis, the patency of the anastomosis is checked before securing the front wall.
The anterior aspect of anastomosis is then completed ( Fig. 28-5 ). There is ongoing discussion whether to stent the anastomosis and, if so, what type of stent to use. We prefer using a transabdominal, transanastomotic stent. After creating the back wall of the anastomosis, a 6 to 8 Fr stent is introduced through the ventral abdominal wall using a curved, custom-made device. It is then brought into the open renal pelvis, through an identified calyx, and then punctured out through the renal parenchyma and the lateral abdominal wall. The other end of the catheter, which is extracorporeal, is then pulled into the abdominal cavity and threaded into the distal ureter ( Fig. 28-6 ). When ready, the stent is removed by pulling the it out of the patient and this does not require cystoscopy and a second general anesthesia for removal as is necessary if a double J stent technique is used. Following stent placement, the remaining open renal pelvis can be closed using a running suture or "Z-tie" single interrupted sutures ( Fig. 28-7 ). A wide side-to-side anastomosis with a newly created patent UPJ is thus created.
The anterior anastomosis is being performed. Note the "no touch" technique on the ureter as part of the renal pelvis and proximal ureter are being used as a handle during the anastomotic suturing. Such an approach will avoid grabbing and injuring the ureter during suturing.
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Bakonycsernye (in Slovakian: Cerna) is a village in Fejér county in Hungary near to Town of Mór (15 km west) in the Gaja Valley of the Bakony Mountains. The village has got 3189 inhabitants (2001 census), nearly all of them are Hungarian, only 38 (1,2%) Slovakian, 12 (0,4%) Gipsy and 7 (0,2%) German by ethnicity. Two of the Official Ethnic Minorities of Hungary has got ethnic council in the village: Slovaks and gypsies. Neighbouring settlements are Súr, Szápár, Jásd, Tés, Isztimér, Balinka and Nagyveleg villages.
Symbolism of the Coat of Arms: The hills relate to the Bakony Mountains, the castle on the hill relates to the medieval castle 'CSIKLINGVÁR' on the top of the hill. The seven starts relate to the medieval settlements on the territory of the village, the silver wavy stripe relates to the Gaja brook and the oak branch relates to the forest of the Bakony Mountains. The coat of arms and the flag was adopted in 1997. The flag is white, on the center there is a coat of arms of the village. Ratio 2:3.
Sources: Photo taken by me in the Mayor's Office of the municipality. Historical data and coat of arms from <www.freeweb.hu/csernyin>, <www.morpont.hu/k_csernye.htm> and <bakonyalja.fejer.hu/bakonycsernye>.


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Q: Program for spelling out integer number digits: (in switch statement) does not match case values, why? From the book "Programming in C"

Write a program that takes an integer keyed in from the terminal and extracts and displays each digit of the integer in English. So, if the user types in 932, the program should display
nine three two

Remember to display "zero" if the user types in just a 0.

Its been hours and its still cant be solved.. Do anyone know how to? This is the code so far
#include <stdio.h>

int right_digit,number;

int main ()
{
    scanf("%i",&number);

    right_digit = number % 10;

    switch (right_digit)
    {
        case '0':
            printf("0");
            break;
        case '1':
            printf("one");
            break;
        case '2':
            printf("two");
            break;
        case '3':
            printf("three");
            break;
        case '4':
            printf("four");
            break;
        case '5':
            printf("five");
            break;
        case '6':
            printf("six");
            break;
        case '7':
            printf("seven");
            break;
        case '8':
            printf("eight");
            break;
        case '9':
            printf("nine");
            break;
        default:
            break;
    }

    number = number / 10;

    return 0;
}

A: The first problem here is, you're (wrongly) trying to use the character representation of the integer numbers. In your code, right_digit is supposed to represent an integer digit, not a character literal.
You must not to use the ''s, just write
 case 0:

 ...

 case 1:

and so on.
Just to add a bit on your mistake, it was considering the corresponding integer values of the character literal '0', '1' and so on. For ASCII, they are equivalent to
 case 48:
 case 49:
 .
 .

which is not what you intended.
That said,

*

*You need to put the modulo calculation and switch-case inside a loop and carry out the conversion for all the digits of the input integer.

*You need to start printing from the beginning (MSB), currently , you're printing from LSB. (Hint: Start printing the result of the modulo operation)

*printf("0"); should be printf("Zero ");, as per the requirement.

A:   /*USING SWITCH CASE ...ALSO YOU CAN USE '0' and negative numbers */
    #include <stdio.h>
    #include <stdlib.h>

    int main (void)
    {
        int rem,num,sum=0,rem1,num1,add;
        printf("enter the number:\n");
        scanf("%i",&num);
        if(num<0)
        {
            printf("minus ");
            num=-num;
        }
        if(num==0)
        {
            printf("zero");
        }
        while(num!=0)
        {
           rem=num%10;
           num=num/10;
           sum=sum*10 +rem;
        }
        /*printf("%i\n",sum);*/

        while(sum!=0)
        {
            rem1=sum%10;
            sum=sum/10;
            switch(rem1)
            {
            case 0:
                printf("zero ");
                break;
            case 1:
                printf("one ");
                break;
            case 2:
                printf("two ");
                break;
            case 3:
                printf("three ");
                break;
            case 4:
                printf("four ");
                break;
            case 5:
                printf("five ");
                break;
            case 6:
                printf("six ");
                break;
            case 7:
                printf("seven ");
                break;
            case 8:
                printf("eight ");
                break;
            case 9:
                printf("nine ");
                break;
            default:
                printf("invalid no");
            }
        }
       return 0;
    }

A: Hope this program will help you to understand the logic and I am also posting the solution for same problem using switch case....
/* Write a program that takes an integer keyed in from
 * the terminal and extracts and displays each digit of the
 * integer in English. So, if the user types in 932, the
 * program should display    >>> nine three two <<<.
 * (Remember to display "zero" if the user types in
 * just a 0.)
 */

/*USING IF-ELSE IF*/
    #include <stdio.h>
    #include <stdlib.h>

    int main (void)
    {
        int rem,num,sum=0,rem1;
        printf("enter the number:\n");
        scanf("%i",&num);
        if(num<0)
        {
            printf("minus ");
            num=-num;
        }
        if(num==0)
        {
            printf("zero");
        }
        while(num!=0)
        {
           rem=num%10;
           num=num/10;
           sum=sum*10 +rem;
        }
        /*printf("%i\n",sum);*/

        while(sum!=0)
        {
            rem1=sum%10;
            sum=sum/10;
            if(rem1==0)
           {
             printf("zero ");
           }
            else if(rem1==1)
            {
                printf("one ");
            }
             else if(rem1==2)
            {
                 printf("two ");
            }
             else if(rem1==3)
            {
                printf("three ");
            }
             else if(rem1==4)
            {
                printf("four ");
            }
             else if(rem1==5)
            {
                printf("five ");
            }
             else if(rem1==6)
            {
                printf("six ");
            }
             else if(rem1==7)
            {
                printf("seven ");
            }
             else if(rem1==8)
            {
                printf("eight ");
            }
             else if(rem1==9)
            {
                printf("nine ");
            }
            else
            {
                printf("invalid no");
            }
        }
        return 0;
    }


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North Korea is busy developing nuclear weapons. Last year it sank a South Korean ship and bombarded a South Korean island. It routinely threatens to turn one neighbor or another into a "lake of fire."
North Korea also is chairing the latest United Nations disarmament conference.
North Korea presiding over a U.N. conference on disarmament suggests the United Nations is out of step with expectations, a U.S. lawmaker said.
North Korea assumes the rotating presidency of the U.N. Conference on Disarmament. U.S. Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, R-Fla., chairwoman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, said this was reprehensible considering North Korea's reputation.
"Time and again, the United Nations demonstrates that it is in dire need of real reform," she said in a statement. "The United Nations must place pressure on rogue regimes, not hand them chairman gavels."
Presidencies at the United Nations are rotated among all member states based on alphabetical order for an equal term duration.
Who needs to go to a comedy club as long as the UN is operating?


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The Bank's Policies
Supervision of Banks
Branch Activities and Services
The Bank's Staff
Reserve Bank of Australia Annual Report – 1986 The Bank's Market Operations
The Bank's operations in the domestic money and securities markets throughout the year were directed at maintaining firm, at times very firm, financial conditions.
There were three distinct phases. From July to October, the Bank sought about the same degree of firmness in financial conditions as had applied in the closing months of 1984/85. Interest rates drifted up by a percentage point or so over this period. Demand for credit was high. The second phase began in November when monetary policy was abruptly tightened; that tightness was maintained until late February. Short-term interest rates rose by around 3 percentage points over November/December. In the final four months of the year, there was some easing of financial conditions as demand for credit moderated and market interest rates fell, in many cases to levels below those of a year earlier.
In the foreign exchange market, the Bank did not go beyond its normal testing and smoothing operations. Nevertheless, its operations were relatively heavy during the first half of the year, particularly in the unsettled market conditions of November. With the exchange rate often under downward pressure, the Bank was a net seller of foreign currency, to the extent of US$626 million over the six months. Those operations were designed to test the strength of market pressures and, when necessary, to help the market through periods of difficulty and uncertainty; they did not aim to prevent movement of the exchange rate. For much of the second half of the year, the Bank's foreign exchange operations were more closely balanced between purchases and sales of foreign currency. In June, however, with markets unsettled, the Bank was again a net seller of foreign currency.
The Bank conducts its domestic market operations against the background of the Commonwealth Government's debt management activities, some of which are handled by the Bank as the Government's fiscal agent. Overseas, the Government's borrowing programme raised net $1.3 billion. Domestically, it raised funds through bond and Treasury note tenders. There were seven tenders for Treasury (non-indexed) bonds, spaced fairly evenly throughout the year. The face value of bonds issued, including through the associated tap arrangements, was $5.7 billion. An additional four tenders were held for Treasury indexed bonds, issuing a total of $0.3 billion. Treasury note tenders were conducted during most weeks of the year. These contributed to a net increase of $1.6 billion of notes in private hands. Sales of Australian Savings Bonds were not sufficient to offset heavy redemptions during the year and private holdings of these securities declined by $2.0 billion.
Treasury Bond and Indexed Bond Tenders(a)
Date Held
Allotted ($m)
27 August 800
8 October 700
26 November 751
25 February 751
20 May 851
Indexed Bonds
4 November 66
(a) Excludes amounts raised through associated taps.
There were no major changes in institutional arrangements concerning the Bank's domestic market operations in 1985/86. The two changes in the previous year — the introduction of repurchase agreements and the reporting bond dealer arrangements — continued to play a useful role. The list of reporting bond dealers was reviewed in December 1985 to take account of market developments.
While the Bank's market management arrangements generally worked satisfactorily, there were occasions when smoother operations might have been possible with a more active market in short-dated Commonwealth Government securities, particularly Treasury notes. Although the private sector's holdings of Treasury notes increased by about $1.6 billion over the year, demand appeared to grow even more rapidly, in part because of new banks seeking to acquire assets for PAR purposes.
For short periods, secondary market trading was extremely thin and a wide disparity developed between yields on Treasury notes and those on private paper of similar term to maturity.
The foreign exchange market continued to grow quickly in 1985/86. On figures adjusted as far as practicable to remove double-counting, total turnover of all currencies in the Australian foreign exchange market roughly doubled in 1985/86. In the June quarter, average daily turnover in the market was around $16 billion compared with $7 billion in the same period a year earlier. Reflecting the establishment of new banks and merchant banks, the number of authorised foreign exchange dealers increased from 55 to 76 over the year. Requirements for authorisation have remained the same since new authorities were first granted in April 1984. In April 1986, the Bank extended its own foreign exchange dealing arrangements to provide for some transactions to be placed through foreign exchange brokers.
The Foreign Exchange Market Consultative Group — established by the Bank in early 1985 as a forum to consider issues affecting the operation of the market — submitted its first report in December 1985. Among matters covered were the need for a code of standards appropriate to the Australian market, the basis for settlements (gross or net) of foreign exchange transactions, and the use of originally-contracted exchange rates in forward contracts.
The year in detail[*]
July–October
With the economy and money and credit aggregates growing strongly, the Bank sought, in the early part of the year, to restrain conditions in financial markets.
Although yields on securities fell for most of July, by the end of the month there were signs that this trend was being reversed as traders faced re-emerging uncertainties about the Australian dollar and little prospect of easier monetary policy.
After rising in July, the Australian dollar weakened through August and most of September. Sentiment in the foreign exchange market became adverse as indicators continued to show large current account deficits and fast growth in money and credit. With a weakening exchange rate and restraint in the Bank's market operations, domestic security yields increased over August and September by about one percentage point.
In October, increased nervousness became apparent in financial markets. The Australian dollar weakened in trade-weighted terms, reflecting unease in the market about monetary growth rates and the balance of payments. The Australian dollar struggled to hold its value against the U.S. dollar, even though the latter was depreciating against other major currencies. In domestic markets, the nervousness was most apparent in a rise in bond yields. Short-term interest rates were less affected, rising only marginally.
November–January
In early November, market sentiment deteriorated on news of a sizable increase in the rate of growth of broad money, the outcome of the National Wage Case and intimations of a likely fall in oil prices. The exchange rate fell in the first half of November to a low of 65.5 U.S. cents, from 70 cents at the start of the month (and almost 73 cents at end July). Against the trade-weighted index, it fell from 63.4 (68.5 at end July) to 59.2. The Bank was active in the foreign exchange market during this period to try to settle some of the more extreme instability.
Unsettled conditions in the foreign exchange market spilled over into domestic markets. Bond yields increased sharply, touching 15.7 per cent (on 10-year bonds). Yields on short-term securities rose to over 19 per cent.
The sharp deterioration in market sentiment in early November was exacerbated by a worsening outlook for the balance of payments. Accordingly, monetary conditions were tightened severely by the Bank. In its market operations the Bank sold heavily to absorb cash surpluses and was sparing in providing cash to the market. The average cost of funds paid by authorised dealers reached 18½ per cent by mid November, up from 16 per cent at the start of the month. Rates in the unofficial market were over 19 per cent. The Bank also increased frequently, at times daily, the Treasury note rediscount rate and the rate on central bank loans to authorised dealers, to take account of the sharp rises in market yields. While yields on marketable securities rose sharply, rates paid and charged by financial institutions were slower to respond.
In the second half of November, the exchange rate recovered some of the earlier fall. Market conditions were calmer and the Bank's operations in the foreign exchange market were much smaller. The more stable conditions continued into December. Domestic markets took some confidence from these steadier conditions in the foreign exchange market. Bond yields fell slightly, though yields on short-term securities drifted up as the effects of the tightening in November fed through the markets. There were also further increases in interest rates charged by financial intermediaries. In its domestic market operations, the Bank maintained the tighter approach it had adopted in the first half of November with the result that cash rates remained at the higher levels.
With the start of the new year, sentiment in both foreign exchange and domestic markets improved. The tightening in policy had helped cut credit demands and seemed to have reassured markets that growth in activity would be reined back to a more moderate pace. Falls in overseas interest rates also contributed to a more optimistic tone in domestic financial markets, increasing overseas demand for Australian securities and helping the exchange rate to appreciate. Domestic demand for securities also picked up as markets became more hopeful that a slowing in growth might allow some easing in policy. Yields on securities fell. However, economic and financial indicators were still mixed and, on balance, the Bank decided to continue during January and February the approach to policy that it had adopted in November.
February–June
By late February, there were increasing signs that growth of money and credit was slowing. There was also some evidence that growth of economic activity was slowing; this offered the prospect of reduced pressure on the balance of payments. Market yields continued to fall, aided by declines in interest rates overseas.
The Bank accepted that some decline in domestic interest rates was consistent with monetary policy. Its market operations reflected that view, and overnight and call interest rates declined by about 1½ percentage points over the closing days of February. The Bank also reduced the rediscount rate and the rate on central bank loans to dealers to take account of the fall in market interest rates.
These trends continued in March. The Australian dollar rose a little over the month, against both the U.S. dollar and the trade-weighted index. The Bank's foreign exchange market transactions during that month resulted in net purchases of foreign currency, in contrast to the net sales of earlier months. Interest rates continued to fall. By the end of March, short-term interest rates had returned to the levels before the November increases. Bond yields, reflecting strong demand locally and from overseas, had fallen well below pre-November levels and were at their lowest for about five years. Some financial intermediaries reduced their interest rates.
The fall in interest rates was arrested and partly reversed for a time in the first half of April as the market came under pressure as a result of tax payments. Although maturing government securities provided some offset to these tax payments, the ability of the Bank to accommodate the remaining shortage of funds was constrained by a reluctance of some holders of Treasury notes and short bonds to sell in an environment which seemed to promise them further capital gains if they held their portfolios. Pressures were felt mainly in the unofficial market, with the result that there was an unwelcome widening in the gap between official and unofficial cash rates. However, these pressures were short-lived and tax payments in early May were handled without strain, the Bank having arranged a substantial amount of repurchase agreements to be reversed in that period to provide cash to the market.
The Australian dollar was steady in trade-weighted terms in April, though it rose against the weakening U.S. dollar. The climb against the U.S. dollar continued in early May, with the exchange rate reaching a peak of almost 75 U.S. cents. However, following release of figures showing a larger-than-expected current account deficit in April, the Australian dollar fell sharply, going below 70 U.S. cents. Nervous conditions in the foreign exchange market persisted in June in the face of growing awareness and debate about Australia's longer-term economic problems. The exchange rate fell further to a little below 68 U.S. cents. Against the trade-weighted index, the Australian dollar ended the year at 56.3, a fall over the year of 13.4 per cent. Bearish sentiments continued into July and the exchange rate weakened further.
Interest rates, after falling in the first half of May, did not change much from mid May to end June. Cash rates during this period were close to 13 per cent in the official market and 14.5 to 15 per cent in the unofficial market; yields on 90-day bank bills were also around 14.5 to 15 per cent. In general, short-term interest rates at the end of June were 1 to 2 percentage points lower than a year earlier. Bond yields were about 13 per cent at the end of June, down a little from a year earlier. Some of the more market-sensitive interest rates of financial intermediaries ended the year lower than at the start but most rates paid and charged by financial intermediaries, having been more sluggish to rise were also more sluggish to fall, and ended the year higher.
At year's end, financial conditions were steady. Growth of demand for credit had moderated from the rapid pace set in the first half of the year. Domestic financial markets showed a good deal more stability than they did in the first half of the year but the foreign exchange market remained fragile.
The Bank's holdings of Commonwealth Government securities and foreign exchange
During 1985/86, the Bank's holdings of Commonwealth Government securities rose by $3.1 billion. The Bank's use of funds for this purpose may be seen in some degree as offsetting funds received from the net increase of $0.7 billion in the note issue, the increase of $0.4 billion in Statutory Reserve Deposit Accounts and the sale of $2.6 billion of foreign exchange reserves. The bulk of the increase in the Bank's portfolio reflected in Treasury note holdings, up $2.3 billion to $3.2 billion. Treasury bond holdings rose by $0.7 billion to $6.4 billion.
The major influence on the Bank's holdings of foreign currencies comes from transactions (purchases and sales) in the market and with customers, predominantly the Commonwealth Government. However, the various currencies are invested in appropriate high quality liquid assets, largely short-term obligations of governments, and the interest received on these investments can be substantial. For balance sheet purposes, the foreign currency holdings are amalgamated at their current value in Australian dollars. Consequently, any variation in the exchange rate for the Australian dollar against the other currencies affects their published value.
In 1985/86, the Bank's foreign exchange transactions with the market reduced its holdings by a net $1.0 billion; transactions with the Commonwealth Government (sales less purchases of loan proceeds) produced a further reduction of $1.6 billion; interest received on investments was $0.6 billion; and net currency revaluations added $1.3 billion. Together with some minor influences, these factors led to a net fall in the Bank's foreign currency holdings, valued in Australian dollars, of $0.8 billion to a level of $8.7 billion.
For some years, the bulk of the Bank's holdings of foreign currencies has been in U.S. dollars. That changed in 1985/86; U.S. dollar holdings fell below holdings of all other currencies combined. Partly this was due to the relative depreciation of the U.S. dollar, but it also reflected the nature of the Bank's transactions. Purchases from the Government, mainly the proceeds of overseas borrowings, were largely in currencies other than the U.S. dollar. Sales, both to the Government and to the market, were mostly in U.S. dollars. In re-arranging its portfolio, the Bank converted other currencies into U.S. dollars, but not to the extent of offsetting all these influences.
Quarterly articles on the Bank's market operations during 1985/86 appear in the November 1985, February, May and August (forthcoming) 1986 issues of the Bank's Bulletin. [*]


On 6 April 2017 Thursday Night Live! was about feminisms in architecture and a manifestation of work by women that is included in the State Archive for Dutch Architecture and Urban Planning. With the TU Delft Feminists, architect Afaina de Jong and urban planner Riek Bakker.
Architectural historian Beatriz Colomina, a professor at Princeton University, called the fact that women are still significantly underrepresented 'the dirty little secret of architecture'. This is reflected in the discovery that of the approximately 650 author's archives in the State Archive for Dutch Architecture and Urban Planning – the largest architecture collection in the world – only fifteen are registered in the name of a woman. This Thursday Night Live! event focused on the quest for a more inclusive architectural practice, by referencing a diversity of contributions.
On 8 June Wikipedia The Netherlands organizes an edit-a-thon on the topic of Women in Architecture during Thursday Night Live!
TU Delft Feminists is a grassroots organisation for intersectional feminism led by students, PhDs and researchers at TU Delft. They welcome all allies and wish to show solidarity with other like-minded groups and projects. Their primary audience is the entire TU Delft campus, with a special focus on the different technical fields represented.
Afaina de Jong is an architect specialised in spatial design, design strategy and visual concepts. She crossed the boundaries of traditional architecture practice by approaching the existing city from a multidisciplinary perspective, integrating research and design with a strong focus on visual storytelling and participation, while firmly based in current and future lifestyles. With her creative studio AFARAI she published the book For the People, By the People: A Visual Story of the DIY City (2012), and opened Ultra de la Rue Creative Space in Amsterdam's Red Light District. She also teaches at the Complex Projects research and design studio at TU Delft and is currently working on her PhD dissertation on the participatory use of public space.
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Urban planner Riek Bakker founded a garden and landscape architecture bureau with Ank Bleeker in 1977. In 1984 she won the Parc de la Villette competition in Paris. In the 1980s and 1990s she was among others Director of Urban Development at the Municipality of the BVR (Bakker and Van Rijs) consultancy where she was director until 2007. Today, she works on various projects from her office Riek Bakker Advies. She is never alone: always with clients' employees, colleagues, residents and the government. Her best-known projects are the Kop van Zuid in Rotterdam and the Leidsche Rijn in Utrecht. She received the 2006 Aletta Jacobs Prize [link to wikipedia page], the ARC Oeuvre Award in 2014, and was knighted in the Order of the Dutch Lion in 2015.
Art historian Suzanne Mulder works as a heritage expert at Het Nieuwe Instituut. Her publications on architecture include Dutch Architecture in 250 Highlights (2012) and Keuzes Maken ('Making Choices', 2012). She has curated various exhibitions including Treasury (NAI) and Structuralism (Het Nieuwe Instituut). She has been a guest lecturer at the Academy of Architecture (AHK) and the Reinwardt Academy, both in Amsterdam. She is currently chair of the board of the Dudok Architectuur Centrum in Hilversum.
Margaret Staal-Kropholler, Lotte Stam-Beese, Bé Niegeman-Brand, Elsbeth Bout-van Blerkom, Lida Licht-Lankelma, Lica Hafkamp-Cosijn, Cora Nicolai, Nel Verschuuren, Nathalie de Vries (MVRDV), I.G. Bekker-Kok, Nel Klaasen, Koos Pot-Keegstra, Luzia Hartsuyker-Curjel, Catharina Boeree. In addition, there is loose material by, inter alia, Winka Dubbeldam, Mien Ruys, Caroline Bos (UN Studio), Sabine de Kleijn (Herk & De Kleijn).
Margaret Staal-Kropholler, Lotte Stam-Beese, Bé Niegeman – Brand, Elsbeth Bout-van Blerkom, Lida Licht-Lankelma, Lica Hafkamp-Cosijn, Cora Nicolai, Nel Verschuuren, Nathalie de Vries (MVRDV), I.G. Bekker-Kok, Nel Klaasen, Koos Pot-Keegstra, Luzia Hartsuyker-Curjel, Catharina Boeree. Also material from Winka Dubbeldam, Mien Ruys, Caroline Bos (UN Studio), Sabine de Kleijn (Herk & De Kleijn).
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Dear Parents and Carers,
Happy New Year! I hope everyone is having a restful break.
I am writing to update you about Harrow primary schools, and Pinner Park, following the statement made on Wednesday 30 December by the Secretary of State for Education.
Harrow remains on the list of local authorities wherein primary schools are asked to remain open to pupils despite the high rates of infection in the borough.
As you may be aware, this has caused some anxiety and confusion for many school leaders, local politicians, council officers, and others. Given our local data, it is difficult to understand the reasoning behind the Government's decision not to include Harrow on the list, especially given that all our neighbouring authorities are affected by the new regulations. The data would seem to clearly demonstrate the need for Harrow primary schools to be treated the same as all our surrounding Local Authorities.
Harrow Council has now written to all primary headteachers to advise that, based on the available public health data, that primary schools in Harrow should move to online learning for the majority of children next week in the same way as those schools in surrounding Boroughs. You can read the letter to headteachers, and further information, here:
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKHARROW/bulletins/2b3ad5f
https://www.harrow.gov.uk/news/article/10870/harrow-primary-schools-advised-to-move-to-online-learning-from-monday
These are challenging times, and we have had to make many difficult decisions over the last year. However, we have always sought to make decisive, swift choices when we feel these are in the best interests of our children, families, local community and staff. For this reason, and taking into account all the information provided today to headteachers, we have taken the decision to follow Harrow Council's advice and move to online learning for the majority of pupils from Tuesday (Monday is an INSET day). We expect this to be in place for at least two weeks, but we will review this decision regularly in the light of updated guidance and information. We will endeavour to communicate with you often.
We will remain open for vulnerable students and to the children of critical workers (further information to follow).
I will provide further information about the online learning (for the majority of pupils) and our provision for vulnerable students and to the children of critical workers over the weekend.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us through the office email.
Thank you for your ongoing support.
Very best wishes,
Nick Waldron
Pinner Park Primary School
Melbourne Avenue, Pinner, Middlesex. HA5 5TL
E: office@pinnerpark.harrow.sch.uk
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Research Technologist 1
Department: WCAS Neurobiology
Salary/Grade: NEX/9
The Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences is reimagining traditional arts and sciences education in ways that prepare our students for success in an ever-changing, complex world. The College is the most comprehensive of Northwestern's 12 schools, offering 47 majors to approximately 4,300 undergraduate students. Our goal is to develop in students a Northwestern Mindset – a flexible, adaptable view of the world that seeks to understand the pressing issues of today and transform them into the promising new opportunities of tomorrow. Staff who work in the College think creatively, work collaboratively, and are dedicated to building a strong community.
The hallmark of our distinctive educational model is diversity in all of its manifestations. We are committed to maintaining and enhancing the breadth and depth of our course offerings and to ensuring the intellectual and experiential diversity of our faculty and students. In short, we believe that diversity is an essential value that lies at the heart of our community and one that needs to be actively encouraged and pursued.
The Research Technologist 1 conducts tests and procedures; sets up and operates equipment; records observations and measurements and collects and compiles data in a research lab; requires a practical understanding of a limited number of standard scientific techniques.
Please Note: The employee will be working in a functional lab around known hazards (chemicals, gas tanks, cryotanks, tissue slicers, lasers, etc). The employee is required to follow all safety procedures as set forth by the lab and the university Research Safety Office. The employee will be working around animals and will be required to euthanize and dissect animals as needed by the experimental design. The employee must be able to operate lab equipment without assistance, although training will be provided for equipment that is unfamiliar.
Follows pre-defined protocols, policies, procedure, regulations, Good Clinical and Good Laboratory Practices and conducts standard and repetitive experiments and completes basic trouble-shooting techniques.
Sets-up, operates and maintains standard lab equipment.
Using an entry level of skill, completes the following activities:
Cellular Biology:
Cell culture, cell isolation
Histology:
Tissue fixation/processing: embedding, preparation of blocks and sectioning, staining
Animal:
Dissections
Ex vivo chick embryo development
Intra ocular injections
Records test results and may maintain databases.
Completes standard and routine clerical duties such as copying, filing, data entry, word processing, etc.
Maintains inventory of reagents, mice and lab supplies
Completes other duties as assigned
HS diploma or equivalent and some basic science courses is required.
Minimum Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities.)
Competency following standard protocols.
Competency in basic calculations and conversions (be able to calculate the number of grams of a chemical is needed to make a solution with a specific molarity)
Ability to collect data and organize.
Familiarity with fluorescence microscopy.
Basic understanding of animal model systems and possess the ability to recognize major organs and their placement, particularly the eye/retina and the brain.
Preferred Qualifications: (Education and experience)
BS/BA in a Biology or a related field.
Experience designing and conducting experimental research with minimal or no supervision.
Experience organizing and reporting research findings to others.
Experience using confocal microscopes.
Preferred Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities)
Experience with cell culture and sterile technique.
Experience conducting experimental procedures, preferably biological experiments.
Ability to collect and analyze data.
Knowledge of the avian model system.
Skills with ex vivo chick cultures.
Skilled at intraocular injections.
Experience with tissue sectioning.
Experienced at immunohistology.
Experience with confocal microscopy.
Familiarity with cryo-safety ad cryotank handling.
Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States.
Northwestern University is a major private research university with 12 academic divisions located on three campuses in Evanston, Chicago, and Education City in Doha, Qatar. We have approximately 2,500 full-time faculty members, 17,000 graduate and undergraduate students, and over 5,700 full and part-time staff. Northwestern University combines innovative teaching and pioneering research in a highly collaborative environment. It provides students and faculty exceptional opportunities for intellectual, personal and professional growth.
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Chino Valley in Brief: Taco dinner, silent auction benefits band
Chino Valley's band takes the field before the Cougars take on Sedona Red Rock Scorpions in Chino Valley. (Les Stukenberg/Courier, file photo)
Originally Published: April 23, 2019 2:16 p.m.
Taco dinner, silent auction benefits band
The Chino Valley Band-Aides are sponsoring a taco dinner and silent auction from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, April 27, at Del Rio Elementary School cafeteria, 1036 North Road 1 West Chino Valley.
The Chino Valley High School band will be performing at the event, which benefits all band programs in the Chino Valley Unified School District. Tickets are $5 per plate and includes two tacos, sides, dessert and drink.
Taco, fry bread, rummage sale benefits ministry
A rummage sale, Navajo taco and Indian fry bread sale will be held Saturday, April 27, with the rummage sale beginning at 8 a.m. The taco and fry bread sale starts at 11 a.m. Proceeds will benefiting the women's ministry at Chino Valley Church of the Nazarene.
Contact Katherine for more details, 805-717-8407.
Pinwheel Party, Grandparents Expo slated for April 27
The Pinwheel Party and Grandparents Raising Grandkids Expo will take place on Saturday, April 27, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Prescott Valley Civic Center lawn, 7501 E. Civic Circle.
There will be several activities featured at the event including the planting of 3,000 pinwheels at 11 a.m. The pinwheel is the national symbol of healthy, happy children. Families can enjoy a bounce house, a firetruck and tables with resource information from local family service organizations. Free $10 gift cards will be distributed to parents who fill out a community survey. Families are encouraged to bring a picnic lunch.
Pancake breakfast to benefit Firefighter Angels on April 28
Bring your family and your appetite to the annual Firefighter Angel Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, April 28, from 8 a.m. to noon. Enjoy fun activities, fire truck tours, food, music, and T-shirts at the fire station where you can suit up like a firefighter.
The event will take place at three locations: Central Arizona Regional Training Academy, 9601 E. Valley Road, Prescott Valley; Prescott Fire Department Station 71, 333 White Spar Road, Prescott; and Central Arizona Fire and Medical Station 61, 1133 W. Road 3 North, Chino Valley.
Suggested donation is $5 per person.
Young adult career, job fair in Prescott on May 1
Local residents age 16 to 24 are invited to the Young Adult Career and Job Fair on Wednesday, May 1, at the Yavapai Juvenile Justice Center lawn area in Prescott, 1100 Prescott Lakes Parkway, from 3 to 6 p.m.
Attendees will learn about careers; will have the opportunity to apply for full-time, part-time, temporary and summer jobs; and meet with representatives from business, healthcare, and nonprofit organizations.
Job fair exhibitors include Yavapai College, Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona, NACOG, Superior Industries and Fann Contracting. The job fair is coordinated by Yavapai College Regional Economic Development Center, Yavapai County Juvenile Justice Center, Goodwill of Central and Northern AZ, ARIZONA@WORK, and NACOG.
For high school age attendees, prior to the job fair, a free job fair preparation class will take place on Monday, April 22, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Launch Pad Teen Center, 302 Grove St. in Prescott, presented by ARIZONA@WORK. Professional attire is strongly recommended. For information, contact Katherine Anderson at 928-776-2008 or katherine.anderson@yc.edu.
Chino Valley youth football, cheer signups start on May 11
Chino Valley Youth Football and Cheer onsite registration dates will be on Saturday, May 11, at Chino Valley Safeway; June 8 and July 13 in the Lantana Plaza parking lot across from Ace Hardware.
To register online, visit http://tshq.bluesombrero.com/cvyfc.
Nighttime work on 69 in Prescott Valley rescheduled
The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers who use Highway 69 in Prescott Valley that three days of lane restrictions scheduled for this week will be rescheduled due to weather conditions. ADOT will announce the updated work schedule when it becomes available. Work was scheduled to repair the pavement from Truwood Road (milepost 287) to Glassford Hill Road (milepost 289).
Schedules are subject to change based on weather and other unforeseen factors. For more information, call the ADOT Bilingual Project Information Line at 855.712.8530 or go to azdot.gov/contact. except while driving.
Library features spring book selection
The Chino Valley Public Library bookstore features a spring selection of books on topics including gardening, vegetables, flowers, and landscaping.
All proceeds benefit the library, 1020 W. Palomino Road, Chino Valley.
Citizen's Academy on Thursdays
The Town of Chino Valley in partnership with the Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce is offering public information sessions every Thursday from 6 to 8:30 p.m. through May 9 as part of its Spring Citizen's Academy program.
The sessions will take place at Chino Valley Town Hall, 202 N. Highway 89. The public is invited to attend any one or all sessions.
Register online at chinovalley.org or call 928-636-2493.
Coffee with Cops on April 24
Come meet and enjoy casual conversation with local law enforcement at the Coffee with Cops event from 8 to 9 a.m. Wednesday, April 24, at Overflow Coffee Shop, 448 N. Highway 89 in Chino Valley.
Meet Chief Wynn, Lt. Chapman and other police department employees.
Town seeks board and committee applicants
The Town of Chino Valley is seeking applicants interested in sharing their talents, expertise, and enthusiasm to serve on the following Town Council-appointed boards and committees: Board of Adjustment; Industrial Development Authority; Parks and Recreation Advisory Board; Roads and Streets Committee; and Senior Center Advisory Board.
Visit http://www.chinoaz.net/222/Boards-Commissions to obtain a Public Body Appointment Application or to view committee descriptions, desired qualifications, residency requirements, terms of office, meeting days and times to see where you best fit in.
Applications must include a brief resume or summary describing relevant experience. Applicants must be willing to serve on a volunteer basis. Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. First review to occur April 29.
For questions and to obtain and submit applications, write to Town of Chino Valley, Attention: Town Clerk's Office, 202 N. Highway 89, Chino Valley, AZ 86323, call 928-636-2646, ext. 1052, or email clerks@chinoaz.net.
Dinner to benefit Sheriff's Auxiliary volunteers
A Murder Mystery Dinner and play event hosted by the Prescott Noon Lioness club will benefit the Yavapai County Sheriff's Auxiliary Force volunteers.
The cost of much-needed equipment and supplies used in their search and rescue work is borne by the volunteers.
The event will take place at 5 p.m. Friday, May 10, at the American Warehouse, 226 N. Montezuma St. in Prescott. Ticket price of $75 includes two tickets for adult and non-alcoholic beverages, appetizers, dinner, dessert, and the audience-participation murder mystery "who dunnit" play.
There will be a silent auction and 50/50 drawing as well, with all net proceeds of the evening benefiting the Sheriff's Auxiliary Force volunteers, Yavapai Search and Rescue Team (4x4 Unit, Quad Unit, Dog Unit, Mounted Unit, Back Country Unit and the Southern Unit); Volunteers in Protection (VIPs), Yavapai County Jeep Posse; and Verde Search and Rescue.
For ticket sales, contact Lioness Cathy Dressler at 714-495-0359.
American Legion to host Spring Fling
The American Legion Auxiliary at Highway 89 and Road 3 South in Chino Valley is sponsoring a Spring Fling featuring a craft show and bake sale on Saturday, May 4, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
For more information, call Anita at 586-295-0015 or Darlene at 602-670-6830.
Clothing giveaway on May 3 and 4
First Southern Baptist Church of Chino Valley, 1524 N. Highway 89, will have a clothing giveaway on May 3 and 4.
The event includes clothes, outerwear, shoes, linens, and more for all members of the family.
It opens at 9 a.m. and closes at noon, both Friday and Saturday.
There will be a free drawing for a used bicycle at 10 a.m. Saturday. One entry per person.
Look for the signs.
TOPS meets Tuesdays in Chino Valley
TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) Club #9168 meets each Tuesday in Chino Valley at the Chino Valley United Methodist Church at 725 E. Road 1 South, in Remp Hall (the building between the church and the food bank).
Weigh-in is from 7 to 8 a.m. and the program and meeting are from 8 to 9 a.m. National dues are $32 per year and local dues are $2 per month. For more information about TOPS go to www.tops.org. The first meeting is free and all are welcome.
World Tai Chi and Qigong Day April 27
World Tai Chi and Qigong Day will be celebrated on Saturday, April 27, from 10:30 a.m. to noon in the Bradshaw Mountain Middle School gym located at 12255 E. Turquoise Circle in Dewey.
World Tai Chi and Qigong Day is in its 20th year and is celebrated on the last Saturday of April in more than 85 countries around the globe. This event is free and open to the public. Many local Tai Chi and Qigong instructors will be available to answer questions. There will be demonstrations of various forms of Tai Chi and Qigong with an opportunity for audience participation.
For information, contact Patti Daughtery, 928-899-5252 or taichipatti@me.com.
Community cleanup set in Paulden
The Yavapai County Board of Supervisors, working with the Public Works Department, has announced a community cleanup in Paulden.
The cleanup will be at the Paulden Transfer Station, 23750 N. Marblehead Avenue.
The cleanup will be open to Yavapai County residents at no charge on May 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17 and 18, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day.
Accepted items: Household appliances, bagged household trash, automotive batteries, unmounted tires, furniture, and yard trimmings.
Items that will not be accepted: Loose trash will be refused, liquids, hazardous materials, cars, Ni Cad batteries and dead animals.
Wildfires are never out of season and now is the time to create defensible space around your home. Cut away vegetation 5 to 30 feet from all structures. Remove all debris and dead vegetation from roofs, decks, and the ground around your home. Please remember to be cautious of sparks as you are cutting and trimming. All yard trimmings will be accepted at the cleanup.
This program is for residential use only. Commercial loads will not be accepted.
For information, contact the Public Works Department at 928-771-3183.
Local in Brief: Pancake breakfast to benefit Firefighter Angels on April 28
Prescott Valley in Brief: Tai Chi, Qigong Day is April 27
Chino Valley in Brief: Special election is May 21
Celebrate World Tai Chi, Qigong Day for first time in Prescott Valley
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PinkTaxiBlogger: Golf Mom or Tiger Mom?
Funny was just thinking this morning before I read ur blog, about how much I need to practice gulf. It would be nice to eventually become a good player when retired and have time. as u said practice makes perfect and Tiger moms are very good at implementingthis philosophy.


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Billboard Hot 100: Drake spends 10th week at number-one with 'God's Plan,' but will it pass 'One Dance' as his biggest hit?
April 3, 2018 11:30AM
There aren't many changes on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart dated April 7, but that's good news for Drake as he's able to cruise to a 10th straight week at number-one with "God's Plan," which debuted in the top spot back on February 3 and hasn't budged since. It's now tied as Drake's longest-running number-one hit on the chart. He previously reigned for 10 weeks with "One Dance" featuring Wizkid and Kyla in 2016. Will he set a new record for himself?
"God's Plan" is only the 36th song in the history of the Hot 100 to spend 10 weeks or more at number-one, and it's only the fifth to spend all of its first 10 weeks in the top position. Previously "Hello" by Adele spent its first 10 weeks in first place. "I'll Be Missing You" by Puff Daddy, Faith Evans and 112 spent its first 11 weeks there. "Candle in the Wind 1997″/"Something About the Way You Look Tonight" by Elton John led the chart in its first 14 weeks. And "One Sweet Day" by Mariah Carey and Boyz II Men debuted at number-one and stayed there for 16 weeks, which is the longest any song has ever held the top spot, tied with "Despacito" by Luis Fonsi, Daddy Yankee and Justin Bieber — though "Despacito" didn't debut at number-one.
"God's" biggest threat remains the country crossover hit "Meant to Be" by Bebe Rexha and Florida Georgia Line, which holds steady at number-two. And "Finesse" by Bruno Mars and Cardi B is still putting up a fight, moving back up one spot to number-three; it previously peaked at number-two and has been lurking in the top-five ever since.
What other songs made this week's top-10? Watch the video above to find out.


Her comments followed a report from an expert advisory panel slamming the bureaucratic maze of agencies and government ministries offering a patchwork of services that often reach people too late — after they've had a breakdown or ended up in jail.
The result is that the justice system and hospital emergency rooms get swamped with cases that could have been dealt with more effectively — and at less cost to taxpayers — in community programs.
Dr. Rajiv Bhatla, chief of psychiatry at the Royal Ottawa Health Care Group.
Matthews said the criticism is on the mark when it comes to people who are overwhelmed while coping with mental illness or addictions — as one in five Ontarians will in their lifetimes.
they don't get what they need," Matthews told the Star.
The problem is that services are oriented around the long list of agencies and government ministries offering them — not the people who could benefit from a one-stop shopping approach.
"What we need to do is figure out a way to bring it together at a person-centered level," added Matthews, who has assembled a task force of government ministries to come up with a 10-year plan by next spring.
The 48-page report called "Respect, Recovery, Resilience" contained dozens of recommendations, such as integrating service to make better use of existing resources and intervening early at the first sign of mental illness, addiction or gambling problems.
in must be able to help or know where to refer," the authors wrote.
Durham Mental Health Services community crisis team.
The woman was then diagnosed with bipolar disorder and alcohol dependency, placed in a treatment facility for one month and is now back at home while continuing to get care in the community. She hopes to begin working part-time.
spent upfront can get problems under control.
"It's the right thing to do. Faced with rising health-care costs, it's the responsible thing to do," said the report.
$2 billion a year the private sector spends on disability claims and employee assistance programs for workers with mental health and addiction trouble.
The authors called for more investments in community-based services, a recommendation that is applauded by New Democrat health critic France Gelinas, a physiotherapist before she was elected to the Sudbury-area riding of Nickel Belt.
"We need to make a true system out of all these services," she said in an interview, noting that an all-party committee of MPPs studying the mental health issue reached a similar conclusion in its report months ago, along with a call for a provincial mental health agency similar to Cancer Care Ontario, which coordinates cancer treatment.
"Right now it makes for a very complex web." Gelinas added.
The report also recommended extending the hours of primary care and community-based mental health and addiction services, such as from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., which would reduce the odds of people seeking treatment at hospital emergency rooms.
Matthews said the report reminds her of a 2006 New Yorker story by Malcolm Gladwell headlined "Million Dollar Murray," about a homeless former U.S. Marine named Murray Barr with an alcohol problem who kept getting picked up by police, taken to emergency rooms and put in jail and temporary treatment programs.
him regularly estimated Murray's treatment and processing cost the system $1 million over 10 years.
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Галі́йка — село в Україні, у Зіньківській міській громаді Полтавського району Полтавської області. Населення становить 54 осіб.

Географія
Село Галійка знаходиться на відстані 1 км від села Покровське. По селу протікає пересихаючий струмок з загатою.

Історія

1859 року у власницькому хуторі налічувалось 2 двори, мешкало 20 осіб (9 чоловічої статі та 11 — жіночої) .

В селі народився український письменник ХІХ століття Йосип Захарченко.

У Національній книзі пам'яті жертв Голодомору 1932—1933 років в Україні перелічено 7 жителів села, що загинули від голоду.

Див. також
 Перелік населених пунктів, що постраждали від Голодомору 1932-1933, Полтавська область

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 Погода в селі Галійка

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