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January 20, 2015 — In addition to this week's NewsBreaks article and the monthly NewsLink Spotlight, Information Today, Inc. (ITI) offers Weekly News Digests that feature recent product news and company announcements. Watch for additional coverage to appear in the next print issue of Information Today. For other up-to-the-minute news, check out ITI's Twitter account: @ITINewsBreaks.
New Reprints Desk Widget Acts as Research Aid
Reprints Desk announced the release of its Article Galaxy Widget, a free, browser-based tool that helps researchers find lowest-cost access to full-text STM articles indexed by 50-plus sources such as PubMed, Google Scholar, ResearchGate, Web of Science, and Scopus.
All Reprints Desk customers in research-intensive industries can now use the widget while they are viewing any website referencing published journal articles. The widget standardizes the search and presentation of these articles and sources content from existing journal subscriptions, open access options, tokens, past single-article document purchases, or time-limited rentals. It then filters the results by source type, shows pricing, and identifies related articles—all without leaving the user's discovery environment.
"[N]avigating multiple full-text sources and various paywalls is a time-consuming, cumbersome and often frustrating process for researchers, especially when dealing with multiple citations," says Todd Everett, Reprints Desk's director of emerging technology. "Our Article Galaxy Widget represents a breakthrough technology that removes these difficulties. … By providing a single, standardized method for all content purchases, the widget also generates cost savings by identifying when it is more economical to subscribe to a journal or platform rather than rely upon single document downloads."
Source: Reprints Desk
Annual NFAIS Conference Focuses on the User Experience
The National Federation of Advanced Information Services (NFAIS) will hold its annual conference from Feb. 22 to 24, 2015, in at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City in Arlington, Va. Registration is now open.
"In the context of new modes of scholarship that are not well-served by a traditional book/journal mindset, NFAIS member organizations are focusing on how best to bring together the appropriate elements of software, content, and human capital to satisfy the needs of the end user. … [T]he information community, which serves research and scholarship, is engineering more pragmatic and useful information resources and services. Come learn how," says Jill O'Neill, NFAIS' director of professional development.
This year's theme (Anticipating Demand: The User Experience as Driver) will inform sessions such as Emerging Workflow Tools Aimed at Researchers; Interacting With Systems, Delivery, and Access to Content; and Satisfying Demand: Impact on Policy. Kalev Leetaru, founder of GDELT, will give the keynote speech ("The User of the Future: Reimagining How We Think About Information"), which will explore future users' concept of information, how they will interact with and consume it, and how today's information services can adapt and evolve. The preliminary program is available on the conference website.
At the conference, EBSCO Industries' president and CEO Tim Collins will receive the 2015 Miles Conrad Award. It honors achievements in fostering the growth of the information services industry, which Collins has done by helping to grow EBSCO Industries into one of the largest private companies in the U.S. He will deliver the annual Miles Conrad Memorial Lecture on his experiences in building EBSCO Information Services and his predictions for the future.
Source: National Federation of Advanced Information Services
Taylor & Francis Group Wants to Hear Library Voices
Taylor & Francis Group plans to host a series of case studies that will explore the experiences of librarians around the world. Called Library Voices, this project aims to answer questions such as "Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work in a library in another country?" Taylor & Francis Group will collect libraries' stories as a way to share practices and experiences that can benefit libraries.
Libraries interested in being featured in Library Voices should contact Taylor & Francis Group at communications@tandf.co.uk.
Source: Taylor & Francis Group
Knovel Quick Search for Autodesk Inventor Helps Engineers' Workflows
Elsevier launched Knovel Quick Search for Autodesk Inventor, a cloud-based search app that builds reference information into engineers' daily workflows. They can access Knovel's extensive, vetted resources on technical information from within the Inventor environment to resolve questions during the design and simulation process. The app also offers design guidelines and best practices for during the design and validation process.
"Integrating Knovel with industry-standard engineering software such as Autodesk Inventor enables a level of efficiency in an engineer's workflow not previously available on the market," says Achuth Rao, Elsevier's VP of product strategy and new product development. "Knovel Quick Search for Autodesk Inventor provides engineers with information and advanced problem solving tools from within their existing processes and tools."
The app is based on Knovel's APIs and is available for Inventor and Knovel users to download from the Autodesk Exchange Apps store.
Source: Elsevier
StreamingMedia.com Offers Commentary on CES 2015
Streaming Media, an Information Today, Inc. company, covered the 2015 International CES (Consumer Electronics Show) in a series of articles for its website. The following are some highlights reported by Troy Dreier, senior associate editor of StreamingMedia.com:
Search and discovery continue to be "a major pain point" for viewers, who don't have a unified streaming content experience. "Service providers want to own the customer and own the experience, so they don't want consumers going directly to their content and bypassing the interface," notes Dreier.
Chris Wagner, executive VP of marketplace strategy for NeuLion, talked about the new features for sports viewers—they can choose how they watch games (via home feed, away feed, or other cameras placed around an arena)—and how serialized entertainment such as Game of Thrones might be able to use this concept by introducing interactive elements (e.g., revisiting a key scene or catching up on missed episodes).
Roku announced partnerships with connected TV providers to offer sets with built-in Roku interfaces. It will also team with Netflix for 4K ultra-HD videos.
"Netflix will add HDR to its video in 2015, and will begin a Recommended TV Program to endorse sets that make online viewing easy," reports Dreier.
Veygo, a French infrastructure company, helps rightsholders launch over-the-top subscription video services. It plans to offer a personalization engine for analyzing customers' behaviors in real time, a customer satisfaction tool, and other new features by June. "Veygo helps reduce upfront cost and complexity, so customers can focus on negotiating rights and marketing their products," Dreier writes.
Giraffic, a video acceleration company, will extend its technology (for streaming high-resolution video over low-bandwidth connections) to mobile devices. Samsung adopted its software for its 2014 line of connected TVs and Blu-ray players.
Source: StreamingMedia.com
Amazon Web Services Announces New Wind Power Source
Amazon Web Services (AWS) partnered with Pattern Energy Group LP ("Pattern Development") to support the construction and operation of a 150-megawatt wind farm in Indiana. The Amazon Web Services Wind Farm (Fowler Ridge) is expected to generate about 500,000 megawatt hours of wind power each year (beginning in January 2016) to help power current and future AWS cloud data centers.
AWS has a long-term plan to achieve 100% renewable energy usage for its entire global infrastructure. It is taking steps toward that goal by working with Pattern Development, a leader in developing renewable energy and transmission assets, including wind power.
"Amazon Web Services Wind Farm (Fowler Ridge) will bring a new source of clean energy to the electric grid where we currently operate a large number of datacenters and have ongoing expansion plans to support our growing customer base," says Jerry Hunter, VP of infrastructure at AWS.
ProQuest Adds to Its British Periodicals Database
ProQuest is working on a new set of digital primary sources from the first half of the 20th century for British Periodicals Collection III, which will be complete in April 2015. It features periodicals that cover themes such as empire and decolonization, first-wave feminism, and consumer society. With more than 850,000 pages, the collection will display works of literature, art, and political opinion as well as other pieces that are of significance to 20th-century research. And the periodicals will be digitized cover-to-cover, so they will include material such as ads and obituaries.
"ProQuest's goal is to continually enable new research insights by making important primary sources more widely accessible and easier to search," says Susan Bokern, ProQuest's VP of information solutions. "With this collection, we're advancing the work of scholars studying early twentieth century culture—a time of great change that's richly documented in these pages."
Source: ProQuest
NEH and Mellon Foundation Subsidize Ebook Conversions
The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) and the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation partnered for the Humanities Open Book Program, a joint pilot grant program that plans to facilitate the conversion of out-of-print books in the humanities into freely accessible ebooks.
According to the NEH, the majority of academic books in history, literature, philosophy, art, music, and other humanities fields published in the past 100 years are out of print, and thus unavailable to teachers, students, and general readers. With this grant program, the organizations' goal is to republish these titles so anyone in the world can download them under a Creative Commons license.
To be chosen for the program, academic presses, scholarly societies, museums, and other institutions can submit proposals to the NEH with a list of their previously published humanities titles (among other information) by June 10, 2015. The NEH and the Mellon Foundation will award grants so the suitable books can be converted into EPUB format, allowing for fully searchable, reflowable text; the ability to adjust font sizes; and compatibility with most mobile devices and e-readers.
Source: National Endowment for the Humanities


AudioQuest, a part of the Quest Group, is an American manufacturer of high-end audio cables and accessories. In 2012, they released a small pen-drive sized USB DAC called DragonFly. Many reviewers and audiophiles called it a game changing USB DAC, back then, and it went on to become great commercial success in the world of computer audio. Since then, many have attempted to create similarly sized USB DACs and the market is currently flooded with many small USB DACs for use with computer audio and certain portable devices. This year, AudioQuest released an updated/tweaked version of the DragonFly and aptly named it as the DragonFly V1.2. AudioQuest has not only tweaked the original DragonFly USB DAC for better performance, they even reduced the price to USD 150 (equivalent of INR 9000) making it within the reach of a wider audience of computer audiophiles.
The 3.5mm jack that can power headphones directly or can be used to connect to a Pre-amp/Amp too.
64 position (computer controlled) analogue volume control. There are no channel imbalance issues here that some manual volume controls are by design plagued with.
Asynchronous USB data transfer feeding a 24bit ESS Sabre DAC. So there is no need for an external Asynchronous USB to S/PDIF or TOSLINK converter that some Synchronous DACs require to sound good with computer audio.
The LED indicator, in the shape of a dragonfly, changes colour depending on the resolution of the music being played. Green for 44.1kHz, Blue for 48kHz, Amber for 88.2kHz and Magenta for 96kHz. It looks really cool in use. I wish it also had an option to turn the LED off when the audiophile in me wants to get into serious listening without any distraction from the playful LED.
The DragonFly is restricted to 24bit/96kHz playback. In practice, it does not really matter to me because most of my collection is actually within that limit. And even if I occasionally ended up with a 24bit/192kHz download, I simply make a 24bit/96kHz copy of it for use with most of my other practical non-reference setups.
Made in the USA. What a pleasant surprise to see a 'made in USA' tag at this price point!
The AudioQuest DragonFly V1.2 USB DAC comes with a removable dust cap and a small protection pouch as part of the included accessories. The entire body of the DragonFly V1.2 is encased in a rubberised material that gives it a nice grip/feel and a smart looking matt finish. I plugged the DragonFly V1.2 into my CPU's USB port and gave it a continuous 50 hours burn-in. I then sat down to listen to the DragonFly using two of my favourite headphones—the Fostex T50RP and the Sennheiser HD650. Both these headphones give me different perspectives and I use them according to the content I choose to listen to.
I have my collection of FLACs saved in my Dell Vostro computer's hard-drive that includes 16bit/48kHz that I have carefully ripped/tagged from my collection of CDs and 24Bit/96kHz FLACs that I have bought/downloaded directly from the service provider. One of my recently discovered favourite music album is Random Access Memories by Daft Punk in 24Bit/88kHz. At about 50% volume the HD650 gets comfortably loud for me and it completely allows me to immerse into the performance. When I first listened to the DragonFly V1.2, out of the box, I felt that the bass was a little over powering for my taste. With burn-in, the bass is now cohesively stouter and does not draw any attention to itself. Burn-in has also opened up the soundstage and placement of instruments for the better.
The T50RP is an old school semi-open orthodynamic headphones, used by sound engineers on shoestring budget, that is notorious for rolling off frequencies on both extremes. The HD650 on the other hand is a dynamic open-back headphones that has a wide frequency extension and is a benchmark for many audiophiles. The T50RP has this unique ability to pick-up micro details from poorly mastered old Indian recordings that the HD650 simply smoothens out for a cleaner and pleasing presentation. For this reason, I use the T50RP to listen to old Indian recordings that do not have too much of frequency extension and it plays those old recordings faithfully well and they are also more 03 dimensional on the T50RP than on the HD650. When listening to more pristine and well mastered western recordings, the HD650 is simply no match for the T50RP.
Listening to some South Indian songs sung by K. J. Yesudas from early 1980s, I was able to hear microphone feedback and other artefacts with the T50RP that I just could not hear with the HD650. The DragonFly V1.2 has this unique ability to retrieve all the details in the recording without ever getting clinical at all. I could listed to this little USB DAC all day long without any listening fatigue.
There are some live recordings of Mohammed Rafi, possibly concerts from the 1970s, that was remastered and released by Universal in India. I have them ripped and stored as 16bit FLACs. The lead singers' voice is captured very well but the passages where the crowd is cheering, in the venue, is not very clear enough, either because of poor recording equipment used at that time or the data may have faded from the master magnetic tapes, over the years due neglect. I use these recordings as an acid test for testing DACs. Very few DACs, that I have tried, has been able to resolve and give some credibility to the sound of the cheering crowd in these recordings. With the DragonFly V1.2 what I heard was merely a very unclear and almost distorted sound—quite honestly, I was not expecting a DAC powered by the computer's 5v USB power supply to actually pass this really challenging test. There are very few recordings in my collection which are actually this complicated and challenging.
With most of my other well recorded and mastered music, the DragonFly V1.2 displayed a good balance of texture, timbre, timing, separation, placement and soundstage. Even the spectral balance is faultless, to my ears, unlike some of the other detailed DACs that I already have that usually comes bundled with a compromise or two.
I compared the DragonFly V1.2 with the Musical Fidelity (MF) V Series II system that I use as my desktop computer audio setup. This system consists of a V-DAC II (Asynchronous DAC) and V-CAN II (Headphone Amp) that is powered by a V-PSU II (Linear PSU). This MF V-Series II system cost me over USD 1000 (equivalent of INR 60K) with all the accompanying essential accessories and tweaks in 2012.
Listening to Kenny G's music from the album Greatest Hits, using Foobar2000 with Wasapi Event option, the saxophone has more air, presence, body and texture with the DragonFly V1.2 than the MF gear. The differences are subtle but discernible. The MF gear also failed to pickup the micro details in the South Indian recordings and neither does it resolve the crowd cheering passages from Mohammed Rafi's recordings, mentioned above, any better than the DragonFly V1.2.
YouTube videos were a pleasure to listen to with the MF gear and they allowed me to discover new artists and their work, some of which are not available for sale. Asynchronous DACs almost always have a blacker background compared to their Synchronous counterparts. For this reason, I sometimes use a Musical Fidelity V-LINK Asynchronous USB to S/PDIF convertor with Synchronous DACs to wring out better performance when watching YouTube videos. Listening to Arijit Singh's live performance of Tum Hi Ho at MTV Unplugged (Season 3), the MF gear had always sounded spot-on to me. Listening to this familiar performance with the DragonFly V1.2, I could hear better venue ambience, the background vocals are more audible and better placed, instruments had better attack and decay, and there is more 'life like' feel to the crowd cheering during the performance. These small differences actually helped me appreciate a familiar performance much better than ever before.
Sometimes, it's hard to judge the performance differences between 02 devices when the quality of the recording/media is good. I have to give an analogy here to better explain this. I'll take the inspiration from an alternate hobby—photography. If there are 02 compact cameras from 02 competing brands—say Canon and Nikon, equally priced, similarly specified/featured and targeting the same market, then choosing the better camera becomes a little tricky. The more you test them in broad daylight the harder it gets to pick the right/better camera. The best way to test them will be in low light conditions—the camera with low noise is the one to go for. Likewise, when I'm listening to DACs, I use old recordings to gauge performance differences. The lesser the quality of the recording, the greater the differences, of course, there is a point after which a poor quality recording cannot be revived by any DAC regardless of cost. I played YouTube videos of some old Indian movie soundtracks from 1980s, the MF gear focused more on what is missing in those recordings and the DragonFly V1.2 focused more on what is left of those same recordings—ear opening revelations there! Both DACs gave different perspectives and I enjoyed the focused, insightful, musical, agile and less noisy presentation of the DragonFly V1.2 better.
The DragonFly v1.2 leads the performance with more micro details, better cohesion and less laidback than the famous/infamous Musical Fidelity house sound. I'm amazed at how much the soundscape for USB DACs have changed over the last two years. So much computer audio performance from the DragonFly V1.2 for so little money!
I also took the opportunity to compare the DragonFly V1.2 with other USD 100 Synchronous DACs like the Acoustic Fun PocketDAC and the Audiotrak Prodigy Cube. There simply is no competition here until I throw in a Musical Fidelity V-LINK Asynchronous USB to S/PDIF convertor with some decent USB and digital interconnects into the equation. With this clunky, complex and expensive setup, I'm able to wring out better performance from the Acoustic Fun PocketDAC, but it still lacks the rhythmic precision, detail retrieval and finesse that the DragonFly V1.2 exhibits. The PocketDAC, on the other hand, allows me to watch TV in better fidelity than my TV's headphone output due to the S/PDIF input that it comes with and it can be connected directly to the Tata Sky's digital S/PDIF out. So a lot also depends on what one wants to do with a DAC.
The USP of the DragonFly is that there is actually nothing to tweak at all. It is as simple as just plug and play. There are no USB cable, digital cable, Asynchronous USB converter, linear PSU and other after market audiophile investments here. I think it is after a very long time that I'm actually listening to music instead of thinking about trying to tweak the sound for the better.
The accessory that I use with the DragonFly V1.2 is the DragonTail—an extension USB cable from the AudioQuest Carbon family of USB cables. It is priced at USD 17 (equivalent of INR 1000). It compliments and protects the DragonFly V1.2 from USB plug damage, in case you happen to accidentally bump on it, and wear/tear caused from constant plugging and unplugging of the male USB Type A plug from the computer or a portable device.
My only gripe with the AudioQuest DragonTail USB extender is that, in use, there is a 0.5cm gap that allows for dust/grime to settle and maybe even allow corrosion to set in on the exposed DragonFly's male USB plug, over a period of time. I wish the female USB port of the DragonTail had a collar long enough to cover the male USB plug of the DragonFly, to make them look like they are one long single piece of accessory, cut and put together from the same AudioQuest fabric. Since AudioQuest manufactures both the DAC and its essential accessory, I'm sure this is a fixable issue and maybe they could consider reducing/removing the gap when they choose to release the DragonTail V1.2 in the future.
In order to facilitate the use of AudioQuest DragonFly V1.2 USB DAC with headphones, integrated amps and other devices, AudioQuest offers a wide variety of cables that suits the taste and budget of every type of audiophile. I'm yet to give them a spin though.
The AudioQuest DragonFly V1.2 continues to be ahead in the game of USB DACs, just like its predecessor, despite its price and size. It is actually more of an accessory than a USB DAC, in the sense that it travels with my headphones everywhere I go and all I have to do is just plug the accessory at the tip of headphones' cable. I'm now able to enjoy good fidelity without carrying any cumbersome equipment around with my Laptop.
The AudioQuest DragonFly V1.2 USB DAC is highly recommended to anyone who appreciates the convenience of computer audio and also demands good fidelity on the go. Whether you are looking for a USB DAC for connecting a HTPC to a 02 channel audio system, setup a desktop computer audio system or for portable headphone applications with a Laptop, this little USB DAC does it all.
The Sennheiser HD650 headphones with the AudioQuest DragonFly V1.2 USB DAC makes for a very good match and I cannot think of a better performance for under USD 650 (equivalent of INR 40K) that this pairing has to offer.
The soundscape for USB DACs is evolving so fast that I'm amazed at how much performance has been packed within the 02 inches of DragonFly real estate. Truly a remarkable and commendable feat by AudioQuest!
Commendable performance—for the price and size.
Comes bundled with a dust cap and a small protection pouch as included accessories.
No option to turn off the mostly attractive and yet sometimes distractive dragonfly shaped LED.
When the DragonTail is used with the DragonFly there is a 0.5cm gap between the two that awkwardly exposes the DragonFly's male USB plug.
The pricing of the AudioQuest DragonFly V1.2 USB DAC in India may vary from what is mentioned in this review due to shipping charges, import fees and local taxes that may apply. AudioQuest is represented in India by Audio One. For more information on AudioQuest please click on this—LINK.


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Mark Woodworth began his career in the Escrow and Title Industry in 2005. In 2011, Mark took the opportunity to join the Security Title Agency Family. His dedication has helped him evolve into a valued and trusted resource for all types of real estate transactions. As a skilled Escrow Officer who is known for his attention to detail and professionalism, Mark takes great pride in each escrow he handles. He strives to deliver the highest quality escrow service in the industry, personalized for his client whether they are first time buyers or seasoned investors.
Top of the line for professional. Attention to response. Excellent service.
Mark Woodworth and Brenda Shinn once again met all our expectations.
Mark Woodworth is always on top of the escrows he is working on and will let me know if I need to supply him with additional information in order to close on time. I highly recommend Mark and Security Title.
Mark was knowledgeable and answered questions I had about my client's settlement statement. He was also friendly and prompt with his communication which lead to a successful and smooth closing.
Mark Woodworth & Brenda Shinn are our "go-to" Escrow Team. They are professional, accommodating & efficient in their work. We couldn't be more pleased with our working relationship.
Mark and the Security Title Agency team were on top of every step. He was particularly helpful with sellers subject to FIRPTA. His knowledge and expertise made a huge difference.
Thanks for yet another smooth transaction.
Mark Woodworth was a pleasure to work with. He was very attentive and had provides great communication throughout the transaction. Even when we stumbled across some last minute problems, Mark was able to handle the solution in a timely manner and get us closed on time!
Mark Woodworth and Brenda Shinn are an amazing team! Their level of professionalism surpasses my expectations and they are very knowledgeable in real estate transactions. What I liked the most about working with Mark and Brenda is the excellent communication skills, they returned my messages promptly every time. Most of my work is in the West Valley but I will definitely keep them at the top of my business partner list for East Valley.
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Education Level and Certification: Bachelors degree required. Must possess at all times during employment a Nebraska Teaching Certificate with such endorsements as required by NDE Rule 10. Must possess Special Education Endorsement appropriate for the instructional responsibility assigned (grade level and disability) as required by NDE Rules 24 and 51. Additional endorsements in core academic subject areas or HOUSSE approval as required by the teacher's assignment to be NCLB qualified.
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Progress monitor IEP goals and provide written progress reports to parents four times/year.
Participate in MDTs for new students and students already on caseload.
Collaborate with general education and related service staff regarding student progress and participation in the general education curriculum.
Develop a working knowledge of students on caseload as it pertains to providing special education services.
Document all parent pertinent interactions with parents, outside agencies etc. (phone calls, notes, etc.).
Conduct formal and informal diagnostic observations and evaluations.
Communicate with the district and outside agencies.
Attend regularly scheduled and other announced special education meetings.
Comply with NDE Rule 51 guidelines.


Mountain Safety Research has issued a product recall in response to reports of leaking cans of MSR White Gas from one batch: #2003-2.
Mountain Safety Research has issued a product recall in response to reports of leaking cans of MSR White Gas from one batch: #2003-2 (you can find the batch number on the front of the can directly under the words "1 Quart / 95 Liter" near the bottom of the label.) The fuel batch in question shipped to dealers between March 11 and June 4, 2002. The recall, being conducted in cooperation with the company's fuel supplier -- 3E Company, was initiated following an investigation that determined the cans in question could corrode and leak, leading to a severe fire hazard. MSR recommends that all fuel -- not just those canisters being recalled -- be stored in fire-safe storage cabinets. For more information call MSR's toll free customer service number: 800-527-1527. If you have a spill involving MSR White Gas and need technical information, call the 3E Company at 800-451-8346.


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Category Archives: Florida
Basketball, Florida
Two Northeastern Florida Boys Basketball Powers to Meet
On Friday, two standout Jacksonville boys basketball teams located less than six miles from each other will take to the hard court for a fierce hoops battle.
In that contest, Jacksonville Bishop Kenny (15-6 overall and 4-0 in district play) will host Jacksonville Bolles (20-1 and 7-1). Bishop Kenny is in first place in Class 5A District 3, while Bolles is in second place in Class 4A, District 3.
Click here to watch Bishop Kenny's On Demand broadcast of the game.
Florida, Football
Sunshine State Gridiron Showdown Looms on Horizon
This Friday, two highly skilled Orlando-area football teams will take the field in what promises to be a very competitive contest.
In that game, undefeated (3-0) Trinity Prep of Winter Park will visit 2-1 The First Academy of Orlando. Through its first three games, Trinity has outscored its opponents, 75-51, while The First Academy holds a cumulative 114-49 scoring advantage over its opposition.
Click here to watch The First Academy's broadcast of the game.
Championship, Florida, Track
Track Finals This Weekend in the Sunshine State
Hodges Stadium on the University of North Florida campus Jacksonville will be the site as approximately 3,500 athletes in four enrollment classifications compete for state titles at the 2013-14 Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) boys and girls track championships.
Championship, Florida, Weightlifting
Florida Boys State Weightlifting Tournament to be Held This Weekend
This Friday and Saturday, a lot of iron will be pumped as the state's top high school male weightlifters converge on the Kissimmee Civic Center for the 2014 Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) boys state championships. When the smoke clears, individual and team state champions will be crowned in Class 1A and Class 2A.
Click here to watch the 1A championships. Click here to watch the 2A championships.
Florida, School Broadcast Program, School of the Week, Uncategorized
School of the Week: Berkeley Prep, Tampa
Berkeley Prep of Tampa has been selected as this week's School Broadcast Program School of the Week.
Christopher Woods, teacher advisor for the program, had this to say about the program:
[Berkeley Prep] has benefitted from being able to broadcast events by keeping our constituents connected with what is happening on campus. For example, grandparents and relatives can now watch live perfomances from their fourth grade grandchildren. Traveling parents can catch their child's game, right on their mobile device. Alumni tune in to watch the great rivalries they so vividly remember. And it is great that we can stream the live feed to all of the monitors inside the Straz Family Field House so when you get up to grab something at the concession stand, you don't miss any of the action happening on the court.
Sounds like Berkeley Prep's Berkeley Broadcast Network (BBN) is providing a variety of content to their diverse high school community! BBN is a club at Berkeley Prep and includes both Middle and Upper Division students working together. The students choose, schedule, set-up and broadcast both sporting and non-sporting events at the school. Five seniors that currently participate in the program will be graduating this year, several of whom, according to Mr. Woods, will be pursuing study in the fields of broadcast and video production. Of the 10 person core team, BBN boasts a variety of participants from the school community, including athletes, drama students, band members, cheerleaders and more.
Thanks to BBN for all that they do on the School Broadcast Network! You can follow BBN on Twitter: @LiveWithBBN.
Want to be considered for School of the Week? Tag behind the scenes photos of your broadcast team in action on Twitter/Instagram with #WeAreHighSchool. And don't forget to follow us at @NFHSnetwork on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. We'll follow you back and you just may be the next featured School Broadcast Program team!
School of the Week: The First Academy, Orlando, Florida
The First Academy in Florida is this week's School Broadcast Program School of the Week!
Royals TV has been a part of the School Broadcast Program since the 2011-2012 school year. In that time, they have produced and streamed more than 80 events a school year, including marquee events for every varsity athletics team and other school events, such as guest speakers and guidance meetings.
While many of the schools in the School Broadcast Program make it part of an existing broadcast class or club, Royals TV is a completely extracurricular activity – any student with an interest in television production is welcome. About 15-20 students participate, typically starting out by updating the score bug or operating the camera, working their way up to announcing work.
Jared Gallagher, Sports Information Director at The First School, directs the program with the help of a few additional adults and coaches. He had this to say about Royals TV experience with the School Broadcast Program:
"The obvious benefit is having events from all around our campus being broadcasted live so that friends and family from all around the world have the availability to keep up with our programs. Deeper than that, however, is the invaluable experiences that these students are earning behind the camera before they ever leave high school. I earned a pair of degrees in broadcast communications and didn't touch a camera until I was a sophomore in college. These students are gaining those some experiences as sophomores and juniors in high school!"
You can follow The First Academy on Twitter @TheFirstAcademy and watch their events here.
Want to be considered for School of the Week and see your program featured here and on the NFHS Network home page? Simply tag your behind the scenes pictures of your broadcast team in action on Twitter and Instagram with #WeAreHighSchool or email them to info@nfhsnetwork.com.
For more information on how to join the School Broadcast Program, email sbp@nfhsnetwork.com.
Florida, Soccer, State Tournament
Soccer Playoffs Heat Up in Florida
On Tuesday, eighty girls soccer teams in five enrollment classifications will compete in Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) regional tournament semifinals with hopes of eventually vying for the 2014 state title.

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// Inlined function definitions ///////////////////////////////////////////

inline VolumetricModel::VolumetricModel(const Volume &vol)
    : VolumetricModel(vol.handle())
{}

inline VolumetricModel::VolumetricModel(OSPVolume vol)
{
  ospObject = ospNewVolumetricModel(vol);
}

inline VolumetricModel::VolumetricModel(OSPVolumetricModel existing)
    : ManagedObject<OSPVolumetricModel, OSP_VOLUMETRIC_MODEL>(existing)
{}

} // namespace cpp

OSPTYPEFOR_SPECIALIZATION(cpp::VolumetricModel, OSP_VOLUMETRIC_MODEL);

} // namespace ospray

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Nancy Lyn Peters Saad, age 57, beloved wife of Michael G. Saad of Trumbull, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at Bridgeport Hospital with her loving family by her side. In addition to her devoted husband Michael of 32 years, two cherished children, Julian Michael (27) and Dana Lyn (24) and her fiancé, Robert Errichetti all of Trumbull, Nancy is survived by Donna M. Peters (mother) of Bridgeport, Suzanne E. Peters (sister) of Derby, and Beverly Lavin (cousin) of Shelton.
Born in Bridgeport, on June 16, 1961, Nancy was a daughter of Donna M. Peters and sister of Suzanne Peters. A native of Bridgeport, Nancy attended Bryant School, St. Raphael's Parochial School, and attended Notre Dame Catholic High School (1979) where she was to meet her future husband, best friend and father of two children, Michael. Throughout her youth Nancy was a cheerleader, softball player, and skilled/competitive racquetball player. Nancy graduated from Fones School of Dental Hygiene at The University of Bridgeport in (1981) and enjoyed a 35 year career making people smile and keeping people healthy. Before her retirement two years ago, Nancy exuded comfort, confidence and compassion to all of her patients. Nancy never failed to make her patients feel safe, secure, and important.
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I was desperately in need of a peanut butter and banana sandwich but there was no bread to be found. So I threw the frozen waffles into a frying pan and cooked one side. Flipped one and removed the other, peanut buttered the cooked side, sliced on the bananas and placed back into the frying pan. Took the fully cooked waffle, placed it on top of the other and smushed them together with my spatula. Removed from frying pan, drizzled with maple syrup and devoured!!!
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namespace ONGR\FilterManagerBundle\Test;

use ONGR\ElasticsearchBundle\Document\DocumentInterface;
use ONGR\ElasticsearchBundle\Test\AbstractElasticsearchTestCase;
use ONGR\FilterManagerBundle\Search\FiltersManager;
use Symfony\Component\HttpFoundation\Request;

/**
 * This class is able to test results from filters manager.
 */
abstract class AbstractFilterManagerResultsTest extends AbstractElasticsearchTestCase
{
    /**
     * Return any kind of filters manager to test.
     *
     * @return FiltersManager
     */
    abstract protected function getFilterManager();

    /**
     * Return your test cases here.
     *
     * @return array
     */
    abstract public function getTestResultsData();

    /**
     * This method asserts if search request gives expected results.
     *
     * @param Request $request     Http request.
     * @param array   $ids         Array of document ids to assert.
     * @param bool    $assertOrder Set true if order of results lso should be asserted.
     *
     * @dataProvider getTestResultsData()
     */
    public function testResults(Request $request, $ids, $assertOrder = false)
    {
        $actual = array_map(
            [$this, 'fetchDocumentId'],
            iterator_to_array($this->getFilterManager()->execute($request)->getResult())
        );

        if (!$assertOrder) {
            sort($actual);
            sort($ids);
        }

        $this->assertEquals($ids, $actual);
    }

    /**
     * Returns document id.
     *
     * @param DocumentInterface $doc
     *
     * @return string
     */
    protected function fetchDocumentId(DocumentInterface $doc)
    {
        return $doc->getId();
    }
}


"Don't the ordinary old rules about telling the truth and doing as you'd be done by tell one pretty well which kinds of fun one may have and which not? But provided the thing is in itself right, the more one likes it and the less one has to "try to be good," the better. A perfect man would never act from sense of duty; he'd always want the right thing more than the wrong one. Duty is only a substitute for love (of God and of other people), like a crutch at times; but of course it's idiotic to use the crutch when our own legs (our own loves, tastes, habits etc) can do the journey on their own!"


While many organizations use a combination of inbound vs. outbound marketing. tactics, recent 2017 statistics show that the majority of companies are finding success in inbound.
But first, what is the difference?
Outbound Marketing includes tactics such as ads, direct mails, trade shows, seminar series, email blasts, cold calling, etc. Think of marketers pushing their message out with the hopes it will bring people in. These tactics are difficult to target and measure.
As tools, strategies, and training for inbound marketing become more available, the gap of what's effective is widening.
Here are 2017 statistics about inbound vs. outbound, based on HubSpot's State of Inbound report.
Inbound marketers believe in their efforts more than outbound marketers. 68% of inbound marketers and only 48% of outbound marketers classify their marketing efforts as "effective." What's more is that 52% of outbound marketers say their marketing efforts are "ineffective" (only 32% of inbound marketers report that).
Inbound gives higher ROI. 46% of marketers reported that inbound marketing gave a higher ROI, while only 12% reported outbound did. However, 41% of respondents could not answer or did not know — making a case for better measurement in marketing.
Inbound lead generation has improved over the past year. When asked which marketing tactic provides higher quality leads for the sales team in 2015, 52% said inbound marketing. In 2016, that number grew to 59%, showing an increase in the success of inbound marketing. In terms of outbound, in both 2015 and 2015, 16% of respondents said outbound marketing tactics produced those leads, showing outbound marketing is not growing.
When asked which marketing tactic provides higher quality leads for the sales team, 59% of marketers responded inbound and 16% reported outbound.
Inbound marketing is taking over as the go-to tactic to generate quality leads, increase sales, and engage consumers. Here are eight statistics that prove how well inbound marketing works.
Companies that published over 16 blog posts per month received roughly 3.5X more traffic than companies that published 0-4 blogs per month.
B2B companies that blogged over 11 times per month received 3X more traffic than B2B companies that blogged 0-1 time per month.
47% of buyers view 3-5 pieces of the company's content before talking with a sales representative.
96% of B2B buyers want content that has input from industry thought leaders.
Content consumption on Facebook grew 57% over the last two years.
Buyers from Pinterest spend 20% more than buyers referred from non-social channels, including search.
66% of marketers see lead generation benefits with social media after only six hours of week dedicated to social media marketing.
80% of companies not meeting their revenue goals receive 10,000 monthly website visitors or less.
32% of marketers say that "print advertising (print, outdoor, broadcast)" is the most overrated marketing tactic. And one-third of marketers say outbound marketing is the most overrated tactic and a waste of time and resources.
It's clear that marketers see value from inbound marketing tactics, while outdated outbound tactics head out the door. Marketers who want to bring in qualified leads — instead of general traffic — use inbound to attract people that want their product.
Outbound marketing tactics can help push vanity metrics such as total traffic, but these tactics do not convert to real customers. Since marketers must prove their worth and calculate their ROI to gain a higher budget, inbound tactics will continue to prevail.


Rotunda (later Funland Park) was a small park located on the Folkestone sea front on the east coast of England. In January 2003, the land was sold to developers, to make way for luxury flats, a multi screen cinema, and a supermarket. The star attraction at Rotunda for many people was the Runaway Coaster, an extremely rare side-friction coaster dating from the 1920s. It was found in a field in Holland and restored by the park owner, opening here in 1997.


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Q: Alamofire 4 FAILURE With Swift 3.0 : Error Domain=NSURLErrorDomain Code=-999 "cancelled" I'm using Alamofire for a https connection.
However when testing in Alamofire I get this error:
URLError occurred: URLError(_nsError: Error Domain=NSURLErrorDomain Code=-999 "cancelled" UserInfo={NSErrorFailingURLKey=https://192.168.X.XX/VMSSite/Handlers/Common/iOSServer.ashx?RegID=XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX, NSLocalizedDescription=cancelled, NSErrorFailingURLStringKey=https://192.168.X.XX/VMSSite/Handlers/Common/iOSServer.ashx?RegID=XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX}) status code: nil

My source looks like this:
    var defaultManager = Alamofire.SessionManager.default
            let serverTrustPolicies: [String: ServerTrustPolicy] = [
              "192.168.X.XX:443": .disableEvaluation,
              "192.168.X.XX": .disableEvaluation
            ]

    let configuration = URLSessionConfiguration.default
        configuration.timeoutIntervalForRequest = 30 //seconds
        configuration.httpAdditionalHeaders = Alamofire.SessionManager.defaultHTTPHeaders

        //defaultManager = SessionManager(configuration: configuration, delegate: SessionDelegate(), serverTrustPolicyManager: ServerTrustPolicyManager(policies: serverTrustPolicies))
        defaultManager = SessionManager(configuration: configuration, serverTrustPolicyManager: ServerTrustPolicyManager(policies: serverTrustPolicies))

        defaultManager.request("https://192.168.X.XX/VMSSite/Handlers/Common/iOSServer.ashx?RegID=XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX", method: .post, parameters: nil, encoding: JSONEncoding.default).responseJSON { response in
            debugPrint(response)

     var statusCode = response.response?.statusCode

        if let error = response.result.error as? AFError {
            statusCode = error._code // statusCode private
            switch error {
            case .invalidURL(let url):
                print("Invalid URL: \(url) - \(error.localizedDescription)")
            case .parameterEncodingFailed(let reason):
                print("Parameter encoding failed: \(error.localizedDescription)")
                print("Failure Reason: \(reason)")
            case .multipartEncodingFailed(let reason):
                print("Multipart encoding failed: \(error.localizedDescription)")
                print("Failure Reason: \(reason)")
            case .responseValidationFailed(let reason):
                print("Response validation failed: \(error.localizedDescription)")
                print("Failure Reason: \(reason)")

                switch reason {
                case .dataFileNil, .dataFileReadFailed:
                    print("Downloaded file could not be read")
                case .missingContentType(let acceptableContentTypes):
                    print("Content Type Missing: \(acceptableContentTypes)")
                case .unacceptableContentType(let acceptableContentTypes, let responseContentType):
                    print("Response content type: \(responseContentType) was unacceptable: \(acceptableContentTypes)")
                case .unacceptableStatusCode(let code):
                    print("Response status code was unacceptable: \(code)")
                    statusCode = code
                }
            case .responseSerializationFailed(let reason):
                print("Response serialization failed: \(error.localizedDescription)")
                print("Failure Reason: \(reason)")
                // statusCode = 3840 ???? maybe..
            }

            print("Underlying error: \(error.underlyingError)")
        } else if let error = response.result.error as? URLError {
            print("URLError occurred: \(error)")
        } else {
            print("Unknown error: \(response.result.error)")
        }

        print("status code: \(statusCode)") // the status code
     }
}

I'm using Swift 3 and Alamofire 4.0 from the xcode8.1 branch.
Please help me.
And
How to set value for Exception Domains in ATS for dynamic hostnames?
Note: If i am using bypassURLAuthentication with this code its working fine with https. but as per post here bypassURLAuthentication is not recommended to use for PRODUCTION. so i need help to solve this issue.

A: use this:-
Alamofire.request("https://192.168.X.XX/VMSSite/Handlers/Common/iOSServer.ashx?RegID=XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX", method: .post, parameters: nil, headers: nil).responseJSON { (response:DataResponse<Any>) in

 switch(response.result) {
            case .success(_):
                if let data = response.result.value{
           print("your response data \(response.data!)")

                }
                break

            case .failure(_):
                print(response.result.error)

                break

            }

}

A: You need to keep a reference to your defaultManager instance. Otherwise, the session manager gets deallocated before the response is returned. See here for more info: https://github.com/Alamofire/Alamofire/issues/157

A: make your defaultManager global property for your class.

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DESPITE starting well and leading with an early goal in the first half, England finished with disappointment losing 1-2 against Croatia in a semifinal match they should have won. The BBC called it a heartbreaking game.
Now the final is set for France and Croatia in a game viewed as a repeat of an encounter that took place 20 years ago in world cup semifinals that Croatia lost 1-2. In this year's world cup finals, Croatia and France beat Argentina in group stages and in round of 16, humiliating and sending home at early stage one of the tournament's giants formerly tipped among favourites.
As it was, England played better in the first half and looked poised for the first world cup final since 1966 until Croatia snatched an equaliser through Perisic in the 68th minute to send the match into extra time. After Croatia's equaliser, England lost the ball and were completely outplayed to the end of the match.
Kieran Trippier scored England's goal in the 5th minute in their first semifinal since losing to West Germany on penalties in 1990. Mario Mandzukic's goal in the 109th minute ended England's hopes for the final and the trophy. They will play for the third place against Begium on Saturday.


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How To Help The NAACP's Cause After The Jeff Sessions Sit-In Came To An End
By Noor Al-Sibai
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On Jan. 3, the NAACP held a widely covered sit-in at the office of Sen. Jeff Sessions in Mobile, AL to protest his nomination for attorney general by President-elect Donald Trump. The hours-long protest, led by some of the organization's top national and state leaders, ended in the arrest of several people, including the organization's president. But as in any struggle for rights, the effort is far from over. There are still tons of ways to help the NAACP after the Sessions sit-in, many of which don't involve sitting anywhere but in your own home.
As one of the oldest civil rights and civic organizations in the country, the NAACP is a cornerstone of American civil rights, and as such, has a storied history of both strong African American leadership and allied support from non-Black Americans alike. Its participation in the anti-Sessions movement is bolstered by both its legitimacy and clout, and will surely contribute to the public outcry against the Alabama senator's nomination.
Aside from becoming an official member of the NAACP or making a donation, there are other significant ways to support it in its drive to make sure Sessions doesn't become our country's next attorney general. Below are some tips on how to protest Sessions in the wake of the NAACP sit-in.
Research Why The NAACP Opposes Sessions
It doesn't take much digging to figure out exactly how and why so many people are against Sessions and his arguably checkered history on race relations. Even so, it's good to have a few choice citations as to why you're against this or any of Trump's wild nominations.
Decide The Best Course Of Action
As with any movement or organization, there are a number of ways to support the NAACP in general or specifically in their efforts to oust Sessions from the AG nomination. There's no single form that's better than any other. If you can't give money, giving your time and your attention is equally powerful.
Donate To The NAACP (And Affiliated Organizations) If You Can
Monetary donations, of course, help to cover all kinds of costs, from legal and bail bond fees for those arrested in the Sessions sit-in and other civil disobedience actions to organizational and affiliate costs for the many NAACP units across the country. You can donate to the NAACP directly on their website.
Find Your Local Chapter
While the national NAACP leadership can and does need help, it's local and state groups (like the Alabama NAACP, whose president, Benard Simelton, was also arrested at the sit-in) which conduct much of the organization's on-the-ground work. You can find your local NAACP chapter on their website. There are more than 200 nationwide, so there's likely to be one in your area.
Become An NAACP Member
It doesn't take much of a look into the NAACP's 107-year history to make you want to join their ranks. With so many units, becoming an NAACP member acts as both a monetary contribution to the organization and a time commitment, as you can find out about all their local and national activities and communications through members-only emails.
Lobby Your Representatives To Reject Sessions
As with the many other appalling cabinet nominations Trump's made, calling your representatives and asking them to vote against confirming Sessions is one of the most effective and direct ways to get a hold of them. There's more information out there about how to talk to your reps and senators than every before thanks to the election of Trump, and utilizing this widely-accessible information is crucial.
Soon after inauguration, Trump's cabinet confirmation hearings in the senate will take place. Before that happens, we must do all we can to support the NAACP in their mission to make sure Sessions, who's perceived as one of the most dangerous Trump nominees, isn't confirmed as attorney general.


Don't do what we did. What we did was good and right and honorable and noble, but we've simply got to ensure that no one ever does it ever again.
Which pretty much comes down to this: either what the Democrats did was a vile thing to do, and was so bad, so wrong, so dishonorable and so ignoble that it undermined democracy and must never ever be allowed to happen again – in which case the Democrats who did it are evil. Or fleeing the state to thwart a democratic vote was in fact a truly good thing to do, but Democrats are so evil that they hate good things and so oppose that which is good.
One thing is certain. Democrats are bad people who do bad things. Even according to their own twisted logic.
Cullen said his proposal for a constitutional amendment would simply eliminate the requirement currently in the state constitution that three-fifths of state senators be present for the body to vote on certain fiscal bills, including those that contain spending items.
A constitutional amendment must be approved by two consecutive Legislatures and voters in a statewide referendum, meaning it takes at least two years to accomplish.
The timing is rather interesting on this proposal. If Democrats succeed in getting this amendment passed, they'll certainly be hoping to get the majority back along with it. But putting the amendment on the ballot at the same time as a legislative election will remind the voters why this amendment is necessary. That won't help the Democrats who fled the state, or any of the other Democrats on the ballot, either — since it will act as an admission that what Democrats did was illegitimate, even if not specifically illegal.


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Lazarev Sea
A proposed name for a marginal sea of the Southern Ocean
Proposed Lazarev Sea name as part of the Southern Ocean (at top of image)
Adélie penguins near Novolazarevskaya Station, located at Schirmacher Oasis, Queen Maud Land, 75 km from the Antarctic coast, from which it is separated by Lazarev Ice Shelf
The Lazarev Sea (Russian: Море Лазарева, More Lazareva) is a proposed name for a marginal sea of the Southern Ocean. It would be bordered by two proposals from a 2002 International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) draft, a King Haakon VII Sea to the west and a Riiser-Larsen Sea to the east, or between the Prime Meridian of 0° and 14°E. It would stretch over an area of 929,000 km2 (359,000 sq mi).[1]
The Lazarev Sea was named in 1962 by the Soviet Antarctic Expedition in memory of Russian admiral Mikhail Lazarev (1788–1851), who discovered the Antarctic mainland with Fabian Gottlieb von Bellingshausen in 1820. The 2002 IHO draft was never approved by the IHO (or any other organization), and the 1953 IHO document (which does not contain this name) remains currently in force.[2] Leading geographic authorities and atlases do not use the name, including the 2014 10th edition World Atlas from National Geographic Society and the 2014 12th edition of the Times Atlas of the World. But Soviet and Russian-state maps do.[3]
The prevailing depth of waters in the Lazarev Sea is 3,000 m (9,800 ft), and the maximum depth exceeds 4,500 m (14,800 ft). It stretches over an area of 929,000 km2 (359,000 sq mi).[1]
To the south of the Lazarev Sea lies Princess Astrid Coast of Queen Maud Land.
The Lazarev Sea is a continental margin affected by multiple rifting episodes accompanied with transient volcanism.[4] The Lazarev sea is also known to be very poor in sediment.[4]
^ a b "Lazarev Sea". TheFreeDictionary.com. Retrieved 4 December 2021.
^ "Limits of Oceans and Seas, 3rd (currently in-force) edition" (PDF). International Hydrographic Organization. 1953. Archived from the original (PDF) on 8 October 2011. Retrieved 28 December 2020.
^ "Image of a map of Antartica". Rubricon.com. Retrieved 4 December 2021.
^ a b Hinz, K.; Neben, S.; Gouseva, Y. B.; Kudryavtsev, G. A. (2004). "A Compilation of Geophysical Data from the Lazarev Sea and the Riiser-Larsen Sea, Antarctica". Marine Geophysical Researches. 25 (3–4): 233-245. Bibcode:2004MarGR..25..233H. doi:10.1007/s11001-005-1319-y. S2CID 129502649.
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In cooperation with the Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williams College offers a two-year course of study leading to the degree of Master of Arts in the History of Art. The objective of the program is to offer to a small number of students a thorough professional preparation for careers in the visual arts, including schools and museums, and to enable them to pursue further research whether independently or at institutions offering higher graduate degrees. The curriculum consists of seminars in a wide range of art historical subjects. Opportunities are provided for practical experience in museum work at The Clark, the Williams College Museum of Art, the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art, and other local institutions. The study of primary materials is further extended by field trips to other collections. The degree is normally awarded after two years of resident graduate study. To earn the degree, students must take twelve courses, of which at least six must be graduate seminars (including ARTH 504 and ARTH 506). Students must fulfill a distribution requirement by undertaking coursework across at least two of four geographical areas (Europe and the Mediterranean Basin, Asia and the Pacific, The Americas, Africa and the Middle East) and at least two of three chronological periods (Prehistoric to 1200, 1200 to 1800, 1800 to the present). Additionally, students must complete two winter study periods, the latter comprising an International Study Trip in the first year (ARTH 51) and preparation of a Qualifying Paper in the second (ARTH 52). Students must also demonstrate proficiency in one foreign language, though further study in primary-research languages is encouraged. Students will register for ARTH 509 (Graduate Symposium), to be graded pass/fail, in their fourth semester. In addition to all course work, students must, at the end of the second year, present a shortened version of the Qualifying Paper in a graduate symposium to be held on Commencement weekend. To enter the program a successful applicant must have been awarded the degree of Bachelor of Arts or its equivalent from an accredited institution. More information can be found on the Grad Art site.
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Analysis / Retrospectives
We All Have Our Bad Days: 25 Years of 'Serial Mom'
by Michael Heimbaugh · April 19, 2019
John Waters' films are all about transgression. Like his contemporary David Lynch, the underground cinema icon seeks to expose the rot at the heart of the idyllic world of post-World War II America. But where Lynch deals in dark, atmospheric melodrama, Waters prefers outright pulp-novel camp. His movies' heroes are deranged, murderous, sex-crazed megalomaniacs. They live on the fringes of society and engage in any number of depravities, while the supposed upholders of decency are framed as villains. It's Waters' way of skewering the puritanical, homophobic attitudes of mainstream American culture.
Waters gained a cult following in the 1970s with low-budget "trashterpieces" like Pink Flamingos and Female Trouble. But in the following decades, he toned down his aggressive, sensationalist style considerably. His works from this period largely read as more commercial, more tame. And yet Waters still finds plenty of room within them to revel in the strange obsessions of his warped mind.
Case in point: 1994's Serial Mom. Waters' wacky true-crime saga turned 25 last week and remains just as screwy and darkly hilarious today. Let's take a closer look at this beloved 90s cult hit.
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"Life doesn't have to be ugly."
Beverly Sutphin (Kathleen Turner) lives in suburban Baltimore with square dentist husband Eugene (Sam Waterston), boy-crazy daughter Misty (Ricki Lake), and horror-obsessed son Chip (Matthew Lillard). She's a kind-hearted homemaker who loves birdwatching, listening to Barry Manilow, and cooking up a mean meatloaf.
She's also responsible for a string of grisly murders that rocks the neighborhood over the course of a single weekend. Her friends, neighbors, and family gradually put the pieces together, and it all culminates in a wild trial with plenty of surprising twists.
"Dr. Sutphin, is your wife mental?"
Stylistically, Serial Mom creates a perfect tonal spoof of the kind of suburban locale where young John Waters grew up. Our introduction to the Sutphin family could have come straight out of a Norman Rockwell painting. We see them sitting down to breakfast on a sunny Friday morning as Basil Poledouris' cheerful score swells in the background.
Beverly and Eugene, we soon learn, are traditionalist 1950s-style parents in almost every sense. They won't let their kids chew gum, eat sweets, curse, or even say the word "hate" in the house. Eugene refers to Misty's date as her "new beau." And everyone derides Chip for his fascination with violent slasher flicks. The four actors play their characters hilariously straight and earnest, adding to the naive, innocent feel of their family dynamic.
At one point, a pair of detectives (Walt MacPherson, Scott Morgan), who are investigating the obscene phone calls that Beverly is secretly behind, even liken her to Leave it to Beaver's June Cleaver. And it seems at first that the comparison isn't too far off.
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"Now I'll never get a boyfriend!"
It's Beverly's wholesome lifestyle that makes the contrast between her home life and her "serial" side gig all the more jarring — and funny. Take, for instance, the scene where the Sutphins drive to church, trailed by a parade of police cars. A radio announcement names Beverly as a suspect in the recent killings.
The family's various reactions are priceless. Eugene furtively asks if his wife's murderous rage is a side effect of menopause. Misty's chief concern? "God, now I'll never get a boyfriend!" The radio announces even admits his shock at the very idea that a woman would commit such atrocities ("She — yes, she!") Beverly laughs it all off, insisting that "the only 'serial' [she knows] anything about is Rice Krispies."
Beverly can (and does) frequently use her harmless housewife image to her advantage. Besides, who could possibly suspect a loving wife and mother of killing someone, right? Right?
"I'm your mom, and I love you"
On a certain level, Serial Mom is simply the story of a woman who loves her family — and has a very unorthodox way of showing it.
Every one of Beverly's victims has hurt or offended a Sutphin family member in some way. Chip's math teacher, who accuses Beverly of poor parenting. The boneheaded cad who stands Misty up on a date. A local couple who refuse to follow Eugene's dental advice. An elderly woman who won't rewind the tapes she rents from the video store where Chip works. All find themselves at the cruel mercy of a caring (if slightly disturbed) mother. It seems harsh, but it's just the way Waters' twisted world works. You don't mess around with family. You just don't.
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"It's the influence of all those family movies."
Waters' film also lampoons America's rampant morbid fascination with true crime. The strongest example of this element, of course, comes when Beverly goes on trial for murder.
The trial itself is a veritable media circus. Misty sells "Serial Mom" memorabilia outside the courthouse, while Chip argues over the phone with TV producers hungry for the rights to his mom/client's story. Sitcom star Suzanne Somers (Suzanne Somers) shows up in the courtroom, having been slated to play Beverly in the TV-movie adaptation of her story. We watch as Beverly, serving as her own legal counsel, uses her newfound celebrity — and her knowledge of her neighbors' weaknesses — to discount the testimony of each witness the prosecution puts on the stand.
Amazingly enough, the movie's release predates a somewhat similar incident — O.J. Simpson's murder trial — by several months. The onscreen legal proceedings prove eerily prophetic of the sensationalistic mayhem with which the media framed the Simpson case.
It's so easy for a supposedly decent public to get caught up in the strange curiosity and novelty of an alleged killer and their crimes. It can reach the point where everyone forgets about the lives lost and surrenders to the spectacle.
Serial Mom might not be as depraved as Waters' radical early work, but it's still a hell of a fun time. It works terrifically as both a comedy and shock-value device.
Waters turns his wacky magnifying glass (which he may or may not have been using to burn ants) towards society's attitudes about crime, morality, and family. As a result, we learn a bit more about ourselves than we'd like — which is just fine, because we're likely too busy laughing to notice.
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Q: How to bind an ADF Table on button click Coming from ASP.NET I'm having a hard time with basic ADF concepts.
I need to bind a table on a button click, and for some reason I don't understand (I'm leaning towards page life cycle, which I guess is different from ASP.NET) it's not working.
This is my ADF code:
<af:commandButton text="#{viewcontrollerBundle.CMD_SEARCH}"
    id="cmdSearch"
    action="#{backingBeanScope.indexBean.cmdSearch_click}"
    partialSubmit="true"/>

<af:table var="row" rowBandingInterval="0" id="t1"
                    value="#{backingBeanScope.indexBean.transactionList}"
                    partialTriggers="::cmdSearch"
                    binding="#{backingBeanScope.indexBean.table}">
            <af:column sortable="false" headerText="idTransaction" id="c2">
              <af:outputText value="#{row.idTransaction}" id="ot4"/>
            </af:column>
            <af:column sortable="false" headerText="referenceCode" id="c5">
              <af:outputText value="#{row.referenceCode}" id="ot7"/>
            </af:column>
          </af:table>

This is cmdSearch_click:
public String cmdSearch_click() {
    List l = new ArrayList();
    Transaction t = new Transaction();
    t.setIdTransaction(BigDecimal.valueOf(1));
    t.setReferenceCode("AAA");
    l.add(t);

    t = new Transaction();
    t.setIdTransaction(BigDecimal.valueOf(2));
    t.setReferenceCode("BBB");
    l.add(t);

    setTransactionList(l);

    // AdfFacesContext.getCurrentInstance().addPartialTarget(table);

    return null;
 }

The commented line also doesn't work.
If I populate the list on my Bean's constructor, the table renders ok.
Any ideas?

A: It was a scope issue.
After reading this post, I think the correct way to do it is to set it to viewScope
If anyone thinks this is incorrect, please let me know. For now this is my answer.

A: I'm not sure backing bean scope is the right one you want to use.  I'd suggest either pageFlowScope or Session scope.  These will most closely map to what you want to model.
PageFlowScope follows what the user is clicking on, so two instances of the same web app/same user have different PageFlow Scopes.
Session scope is common to all instances of the web app by the same user.
Application scope is common to all users.  I would avoid this almost always.
Request scope only lasts between view requests.  Not really useful except for extremely short duration data.

A: You should not set it to sessionScope. It would then be valid till the user session is active. You might want to use either pageFlowScope (this is valid for the life of a page) or a requestScope which is valid from the time a request is made by the client till it receives a response.


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Restaurants Compete With Major Chains Through Facebook
Smaller chain restaurants may not be able to compete with major chains in terms of volume, but they do have a vital way of bringing in business and keeping customers happy: Facebook. A story in Nation's Restaurant News illustrates how restaurants are reaching out to customers through social media.
By Justin Lafferty
Smaller chain restaurants may not be able to compete with major chains in terms of volume, but they do have a vital way of bringing in business and keeping customers happy: Facebook. A story in Nation's Restaurant News illustrates how restaurants are reaching out to customers through social media.
The story details how regional chains Lenny's Sub Shop and Toppers Pizza have used Facebook and other forms of social media to grow their businesses. They have one advantage over larger companies such as Subway and Pizza Hut: fans per unit. Nation's Restaurant News cites statistics from No Limit Media Consulting, showing that Lenny's Facebook page had more than 84,000 likes for its chain of 147 locations — roughly 578 fans per unit. Subway, by comparison, may have 15 million likes, but they're also more spread out, with 469 fans per location. Toppers recorded 1,228 fans per location.
Brent Alvord, president of Memphis-based Lenny's, talked about the importance of creating a connection with customers through social media. He noted that the company only spends about $50,000 on social media marketing, but it works:
If you provide a fantastic experience in the restaurant and have a great rapport with customers, social media is an extension of that relationship. It brings them into a common arena where we'll be able to continue ongoing communication with them. We also track friends of fans, and if you total all of them up, it's more than 19 million people. Creating exposure with 19 million people is significant.
Both brands discussed the need for true engagement, as making fans feel as if they are a part of the experience will keep them coming back to the page and the restaurant. Toppers has run contests on Facebook, such as allowing fans to design pizza box art. This gets not only fans involved, but their friends, as users would share designs. Lenny's has also facilitated contests that allow fans input on new sandwiches.
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Are Concealed Carry Holsters Effective?
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This entry was posted in Resources and tagged firearms, gun safety on February 22, 2016 by editor.