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Dr Pepper Teams Up with DJ Uiagalelei, Clemson's Star Quarterback, to Give Fans the Season They Deserve
Uiagalelei set to join the cast of Dr Pepper's beloved "Fansville" campaign
FRISCO, Texas, Aug. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr Pepper today announced a partnership with Clemson Tigers quarterback and leading Heisman Trophy candidate DJ Uiagalelei, who will be featured in the brand's upcoming "Fansville" college football marketing campaign. While the brand has long been synonymous with celebrating college football, this is Dr Pepper's first partnership with an active college athlete, following the recent NCAA and state rulings that allow athletes to monetize their likeness in brand promotions, campaigns and advertising.
Uiagalelei is among the most prominent quarterbacks returning to college football in 2021. A five-star recruit, he is entering his sophomore season and is a front runner for the 2022 Heisman Trophy awarded to the best player in college football. Uiagalelei is also projected as a top prospect for the 2023 NFL Draft.
"We're thrilled to have DJ on board for one of Dr Pepper's most exciting campaigns of the year," said Andrew Springate, Chief Marketing Officer for Keurig Dr Pepper. "A universally loved Heisman Trophy contender who embodies true sportsmanship, DJ is exactly what fans deserve this season. He's also the star of one of the most formidable college football teams in the NCAA whose faithful fans revel in longstanding traditions. This passion is the iconic embodiment of fandom and everything Dr Pepper 'Fansville' represents."
"It's been a blast teaming up with Dr Pepper on this year's "Fansville" campaign," said Uiagalelei. "Dr Pepper and college football go hand-in-hand, and I can't wait for people to see how we brought to life fan's love of the sport and excitement for this season."
Uiagalelei, who is the only NCAA athlete featured in the campaign, will be highlighted alongside other top talent, which will be unveiled later this month.
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-Poses in the robe of state with gold fleors-de-lis and white carmine. The king is being showed as the curtains are being pulled back. He is showing off is leg which he was proud of.
-Made for grandson Philip but he kept it and ordered a copy for his grandson later. It was common for people to order multiple copies of something.
-Composite capitols use Ionic and Corinthian order, entablature with crowning element topped with an orb and a cross, putti angles decorate entablature.
-Represents a vision seen by a Spanish mystic, where an angel pierced her body with an arrow, taking her to a state of religious ecstasy or oneness with God.
- Captures movements and emotions and uses different textures and colors in the white marble, the angel's gauzy drapery that seems like silk and Teresa's seems like a woolen robe.
-You can tell that there is a body underneath the heavy drapery event though you can only see her hands, head, and feet.
-the rays if light are made from gilt bronze they are illuminated from a hidden window above.
- below the center of the vault, seated on top of a pyramid of clouds are personifications of Time and the fates, and Divine Providence. Divine Providence gestures toward 3 giant bees surround by a huge laurel wreath held up by Faith, Hope, and charity.
-It is focused off centered on the golden Aura around the letters IHS, which is the insignia of the Jesuits and the monogram of Jesus.
-It is a Last Judgment piece; the Elect are rising toward the name of God and the Damned plummeting toward the nave floor.
-From the Vittrici Chapel, Church of Santa Maria in Vallicell, Rome . 1603-4. Oil on canvas 9'10" x 7 15/16"
-The figures form a triangle, the angular elements are repeated with the projecting edge of the stone slab, Jesus' bent legs, the akimbo man, the bunched coat, the spaces between the raised hands, and the knock-kneed stance of the man in the right.
-1625. Oil on canvas, 6' ½" x 4'7"
-Hardouin-Mansart built the additional wings and the renovation of the central block and the matching gardens.
-The bottom story (3 story building) is slightly rusticated and lined with arched windows separated by Ionic pilasters.
-the interior wall is lined with Venetian glass mirrors, which were very expensive in that time.
-The mirrors reflect the light coming in through the windows on the opposite side, it gives the impression that the room is much larger.
-simple marble slab that forms his tomb in the crypt of the cathedral, he had engraved: "If you want to see his memorial, look around you."


When home buyers think of West Loop sub-neighborhoods, locations like Randolph Market, Fulton Market, and Greektown are what often come to mind. But one underrated part of the West Loop many of those same home buyers should consider is the West Loop Gate. As the only part of the West Loop that is east of the Chicago River, West Loop Gate condos for sale are ideal for those working in the Loop or use the Metra to travel out to the suburbs on a regular basis.
When it comes to West Loop Gate condos for sale, some of downtown's hottest residential loft and condo buildings are located here, just some of which include the Haberdasher Square Lofts, 700 W. Van Buren, 165 N. Canal, and 333 S. Des Plaines—one of our favorite loft buildings in the West Loop.
Stunning corner 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom unit with open, split floorplan with 10' ceilings and tons of natural sunlight. Enjoy the best view in the building from almost 60' of windows and southeast exposure, giving way to gorgeous city views. Newly refinished hardwood floors throughout all living spaces, as well as brand new plush carpeting in the bedrooms. The open kitchen flows seamlessly into the living and dining room areas - perfect for entertaining, and includes Sub-Zero and Miele high-end appliances, with built in coffee maker, granite countertops, and extensive cabinet space. The large master suite features an enormous walk-in closet, with dual vanities in the bathroom. The home also includes a separate full-sized laundry room, and ample storage throughout the rest of the unit. Full amenity building includes 24-hour doorman, fitness center, sundeck and on-site property management. Heated indoor garage parking additional $35,000.
NEWLY remodeled penthouse loft with one-of-a-kind north city views in Chicago's most sought after residential loft building! Fresh on the market, this 2 Bed, 2 Bath concrete penthouse loft features 1500 SF with original match-stick floors, newly remodeled kitchen with cook-top island, new furnace (heat and air). Enjoy your summers entertaining on the balcony and deck, and the warmth of your fireplace on those chilly Chicago winters. Master bedroom with en-suite master bathrooms includes dual vanity, walk-through shower, & soaking tub. Assessment includes heat, water, trash removal, cable & internet, maintenance, 24/7 doorman & security, use of fitness center, B-ball court, BBQ and roof decks, and package delivery services. Parking available for $35k! Centrally located in Chicago's historic manufacturing district, residents enjoy access to shops, dining, and a thriving neighborhood. Opportunity to combine with larger connected unit for total 4600 SF of prime living space!
Welcome Home to sought after Corner concrete loft featuring PRIVATE 20 X 20 terrace! This Sunlit home has South and West exposure and 40' of windows. 12' ceilings, exposed brick walls and hardwood floors are every loft lovers dream! Open concept with split bedroom floor plan, Kitchen features gas cooktop, SS appliances, stone counters, open shelving & pantry. Master complete with walk-in closet & En Suite bath with white subway tiles. Entry way large enough for storage, office workspace and sliding barn doors to NEW washer/dryer. 2nd Bathroom updated this Summer. Heated garage space included & additional storage locker. So many updates: new light fixtures, removed beam to open up space, enclosed 2nd bedroom, added motorized window shades, new gas fireplace with tile and mantel (2017), Nest, perennials on terrace and so much more, see attached sheet. Located in the West Loop & close to shopping, restaurants, downtown, & Financial district. This Home is one you don't want to miss!
Truly a one of a kind loft in fabulous Metropolitan Place. 11 ft ceilings, granite/maple kitchen, gas fireplace, bedrooms are completely enclosed, marble/granite & slate baths, hardwood floors in main living area, very green & sunny city views from huge east windows. The storage and closet space is absolutely incredible with organizers and plenty of room! This unit also comes with side-by-side washer and dryer, "almost private" giant sundeck with grill right there on same floor as unit, and tandem parking which fits 2 cars included in price! 24 hour door staff, sundeck, and fitness center. Close proximity to all of the fabulous restaurants/bars/shops that West Loop has to offer, CTA, Metra, and grocery stores!
Prime location in the heart of the West Loop steps from Chicago's Loop, 90/94, Fulton Market, Old St. Pat's, Greektown, Union Station, and Willis (Sears) tower. This 2 bedroom and 2 bath loft has a highly upgraded kitchen which is fantastic for cooking and entertaining guests and includes deeded parking in the price! Private balcony as well and great layout allow this West Loop condo to be your new home. With amazing restaurants in Fulton Market, West Loop, and Greek town and Chicago's best attractions outside of your personal home! Live the City life with this location comes to life in the heart of it all! Large kitchen island with hardwood floors throughout. Doorman with party room and exercise room. Living made easy here! Additional parking spot available for 30k more. Live Chicago in the middle of everything tucked on quiet Des Plaines with a park across the street! West Loop living in the heart of Downtown Chicago with access to everything. Will sell quickly!
Welcome home to this fantastic authentic West Loop loft! Open floor plan, stainless steel appliances, gas cooktop and balcony. Exposed brick, high wood beam ceilings and fully enclosed bedrooms. Deeded secure off-street parking is $25,000 additional. Fireplace infrastructure exists behind drywall in family room. This is an excellent value close to shopping, transportation and nightlife.
Rarely available high floor split 2 bedroom/2 bath northwest corner unit w/stunning views! Dramatic living room features a spectacular wrap around wall of floor to ceiling windows & balcony w/fantastic unobstructed views. U-shaped kitchen w/cherry cabinets, ss appliances, granite counters & separate dining room space off the kitchen/living room. Large master suite w/walk-in & master bath w/ss double bowl sinks, soaking tub & separate stand-up shower. 2nd bedroom also features floor to ceiling windows, large closet & is located right off the 2nd bathroom for privacy. Washer/dryer in unit & brand new hardwood floors thru-out. Full amenity building includes 24hr door staff, exercise room, huge common terrace/sundeck, large dog run, guest suites, dry cleaners & more! Great location is short distance to everything, the Loop, Union Station/Ogilvie, expressways, restaurants, nightlife, etc. 1 indoor parking space included! 2nd indoor space is available for an additional $30k. A must see!
Perfect opportunity to purchase this 2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bathroom Duplex Loft in prime West Loop location. This duplex down, features 14' ceilings with beautiful timber beams, floor to ceiling windows, and original exposed brick. Spacious open floor plan with designated living and dining area. Recently refinished hardwood floors with on-trend stain. The Kitchen boasts newer stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and large breakfast bar to complete the space. Oversized master bedroom with walk in closet and en-suite bathroom. Both bathrooms have recently been remodeled with new tile, light fixtures, vanities and quartz counters. Shared rooftop deck! Low monthly assessment with cable and internet included. One garage parking space included. Convenient location with easy access to downtown, all major highways, Metra and "L". Endless bar and restaurant options close by.
Dramatic bright industrial loft with open flow perfect for easy living and entertaining. Kitchen features newer SS appliances & granite countertops, a large island and 42" white cabinets. Master includes large custom walk-in closet, bath with granite counters, dual sinks and shower/tub. Large windows that allow tons of natural light to illuminate the space as well as track lighting/dimmers throughout for your evening entertainment. Building features gorgeous common roof deck, exercise facility, and door person. Near Ogilvie and Union Station, Loop, Greek Town and all of West Loop's finest restaurants, Whole Foods, Mariano's, Soho House, and the incoming Nobu hotel.
Beautiful 2Bed/2Bath North east corner condo with gorgeous city views at the Park Alexandria building! Unit features granite counters with breakfast bar, stainless steel appliances, floor-to-ceiling windows with custom Hunter Douglas window treatments, updated in-unit washer/dryer, and engineered hardwood floors throughout. Split bedroom floor plan includes master bath with separate shower and double vanity. Additional storage included. Convenient deeded garage parking for additional $30,000. The Park Alexandria is a full amenity building complete with fitness room, sundeck, bike room, receiving room, cleaners, and 24 hour doorstaff.Ideal location in Skinner school district, near Union Station, CTA Green & Blue Line, Greektown, the Loop, and top-rated restaurants and bars on Randolph.
West Loop! High floor split 2 bed, 2 bath, 1254 sq. ft. north & east exposure with AMAZING skyline views! Sun drenched corner unit ready to move in. Hardwood floors through-out including the bedrooms, beautiful kitchen with 42" dark maple cabinets, stainless steel appliances and granite countertops with overhang for barstools. Large master bedroom with walk in closet. Master bath with double bowl vanity, marble counters, separate shower and tub. In unit washer and dryer, great closet space and large balcony! Full amenity building with 9000sf garden terrace with dog park, fitness center, 2 fully furnished guest suites, 24 hr doorman, storage cage and bike room. Perfect downtown location close to Union Station/Ogilivie, Blue Line, Greek town, Randolph Street's restaurant row, The Fulton Market District and all that downtown has to offer! Parking space #131 $30,000.
Pristine and spacious 2 bed| 2bath concrete loft w/large bedrooms, barn door into master suite, floor to ceiling windows and fantastic storage throughout including private 10x10 storage room (H) across the hall. Hardwood floors in the open living/dining/kitchen with a large covered recessed balcony for grilling. Kitchen has granite counters w/ large peninsula island, stainless appliances. Master Suite w/ large built out closet, both bedrooms offer en-suite dual vanities, kohler fixtures, soaking tubs. Unit painted neutral grey colors, newer carpet in the bedrooms, custom lighting/ceiling fans. In-unit laundry, garage parking $25k extra. Full amenity building features a 24 hour door person, Infamous Q Room -11,000 sq ft party room w a bar, lunge and bowling alley, gym/fitness room & movie theater, 8th floor Sun deck & 24 hr door staff. Outstanding location on a quiet side street close to downtown, Metra, El and Expressways, Randolph street restaurants and more! Great expressway access.
Corner true timber/brick loft in a West Loop Charming Boutique building. This home features generous ceiling height, abundance of natural light, exposed brick architectural details, split floor plan with ample bedroom sizes. Hardwood floors throughout. Foyer leads into open concept kitchen & dining space with tons of light from surrounding windows. Kitchen features stainless steel appliances, subway tile, steel counters, large island and plenty of storage. Large Master has WIC. Ensuite bath includes separate shower, large soaking tub, & double vanity sink! Generous balcony off living space is perfect for grilling! W/D in unit. Building has fitness room. Onsite storage locker included. Enjoy the proximity to Randolph St, Greektown, fine dining, Mariano's, H Mart, Whole Foods, boutiques, CTA, Union Station, The Loop, expressways & Riverwalk. 7-11 in building. Ideal Location! Parking space #69 add'l $25k. Storage incld.
Rare west facing 2bed/2bath loft at well-renowned developer Belgravia Group's Quincy project nestled in between the loop and the west loop. Unit features open kitchen with 42" cabinets, granite counters, stainless steel appliances, in-unit Washer/Dryer, large 100 sq ft recessed balcony and hardwood floors throughout main living area. Master bedroom features tons of closet space and marble bath. Building amenities feature massive 8th floor rooftop deck and Q room containing 2 bowling alleys, theater room, putting greens, exercise facilities and bar/lounge area. Steps to public transportation, Union Station, restaurants, shopping and nightlife. Unit come with a BONUS 100 sq ft room that can be used as an office or storage on the same floor. Additional storage cage and garage parking included in the sales price. Check out the virtual tour for an immersive 360 walkthrough of your future home!


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A Catholic perspective: The Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops opposes the issuance of usurious loans, especially payday and auto-title loans. Catholic teaching on lending rests on the scriptural directive from God: "If you lend money to my people, the poor among you, you must not be like a money lender; you must not demand interest from them." Therefore, usury is present not only when a large or excessive interest rate is exacted, but when any interest is charged which exceeds the principal. Civil law sometimes leaves acts unpunished not because they are just, but because they are advantageous; charging interest on loans has fallen into this category since at least the 15th century. This being the case, at the very least, Texans should improve laws which permit predatory lenders to oppress the poor with excessive interest rates and loans designed to trap borrowers in a cycle of debt.
We have seen the proliferation of payday and auto title lending storefronts that have flooded shopping centers and neighborhoods. Our parishes and Catholic Charities witness the high cost of being poor every day as we assist families forced into alarmingly high debt when they take out a payday or auto title loans to cover unexpected expenses. Lending practices that intentionally take advantage of anyone's desperate circumstances are unjust. Church teaching demands respect for the dignity of persons, preferential concern for the poor and vulnerable, and the pursuit of the common good.
Texas law and policy: Since 1891, the Texas Constitution has maintained that the maximum legal interest rate is 12 percent annually; if any contracted rate exceeded this amount, all interest on the loan was void and a borrower was only obligated to pay back the loan principal.
However, while the constitutional limit on interest rates applies to interest charged by lenders, it does not apply to fees that are charged by loan-brokers, which are third party businesses that arrange, service, and guarantee a loan. All payments and communication with a borrower are managed by the payday or auto-title lender, but the borrower is also obligated to pay the loan-broker's fees. Thus, brokers effectively operate within a legal loophole which contradicts the principles and spirit of the Texas Constitution. Notably, Texas is the only state in the Union which permits such a lending structure.
Payday and auto-title loans are marketed as short-term solutions to unexpected expenses. The reality is borrowers take out one loan after another and are indebted for lengthy periods of time. Figure 1 illustrates that the average annual income of Texans who use payday loans ranges from $36,000 to $14,500. While the primary income for a majority of borrowers (56 percent) is a bi-weekly paycheck, a majority of borrowers (58 percent) also receive monthly government benefits which are intended to serve the disabled, the elderly, and retired workers.
As Figure 2 illustrates, the average payday loan debtor will borrow $460 and have an average loan term of 17 days. However, because borrowers in Texas average six loans per year, they spend 115 days—one-third of the year—in debt to payday lenders. Figure 3 illustrates that re-borrowers are the majority of this industry's customers: 64 percent of first-time borrowers end up re-borrowing; 20 percent default outright; and only 15 percent repay their loan and fees in full. Our state's case is not unique: national studies indicate that 90 percent of all loan fees are paid by consumers who borrowed seven or more times and 75 percent are paid by consumers who have borrowed 11 or more times.
In sum, this predatory industry receives its revenue primarily from low-income, working Texans who cannot fully repay their loans due to the excessive fees charged, despite making repeated good faith efforts to do so, including frequently paying more in fees than the original loan principal.
HB 190 requires that payday and auto-title lenders verify a borrower has the ability to repay a loan. The TCCB supports this bill because it reduces predatory lending by ensuring borrower's ability to repay.
HB 193 requires that payday and auto-title lending loan disclosure be provided in English and Spanish. The TCCB supports this bill as it allows for greater transparency in loan disclosure.
HB 242 adopts statewide the payday and auto-title lending regulations passed in more than 40 cities throughout the state along with strong provisions to limit fees through their inclusion in borrowing limits. The TCCB supports this bill as a positive step forward in reforming predatory lending practices.
SB 110 includes payday and auto-title fees in the interest calculation for the purpose of determining usury if the loan is unsecured or if the proceeds are used for personal, family, or household expenses. The TCCB supports this bill to reduce fees leaving families in a cycle of debt.
SB 182 prevents criminal changes or threats of criminal charges for payday or auto-title loan defaults. The TCCB supports this bill to ensure that consumers who default on usurious loans are not faced with criminal charges.
SB 186 limits the APR of payday, auto-title, and other small dollar short term loans to 36 percent during a declared disaster. The TCCB supports this bill to prevent predatory lending rates during disasters.
Call to action: To support these proposals in the Texas legislature, please visit txcatholic.org/concerns to find and contact your lawmaker. Please also pray for Texas and for our legislators, that they may be mindful of our poor and vulnerable neighbors who cannot be neglected in the work for the common good.
 Ex. 22:24. See also: Ez. 18:17, 18:8; Ps. 14:5.
 Pope Benedict XIV, Vix Pervenit [On Usury or Other Dishonest Profits], The Vatican, Nov. 1, 1745. Sec. 3; Thomas Aquinas, Summa Theologica II.II Q. 78 Art. 1. Answer. See also Art. 2, Reply 5.
 Thomas Aquinas, Summa Theologica II.II Q. 78 Art. 1. Reply 3.
 Constitution of the State of Texas, Article XVI. Sec. 11. (1891); Senate Committee on Business and Commerce, Texas Usury Laws and Credit Counseling Services. 2.
 State of Texas v. The Money Store, Amicus Brief filed by Texas Appleseed. 5-7.
 Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Supplemental findings on payday, payday installment, and vehicle title loans. June 2016. 69 and 75, tables 9 and 10.
 CFPB, Data Point: Payday Lending. March 2014. 14.
 CFPB, Data Point: Payday Lending. March 2014. 26.
 CFPB, Payday Loans and Deposit Advance Products. April 2013. 22; 81 Fed. Reg. at 47874.


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Fajr International Film Festival > Review > The Truth is in the Dark… \ Antonia Sherka Review of "The Miner"
The Truth is in the Dark… \ Antonia Sherka Review of "The Miner"
The truth is often bitter, and it becomes even more so when it is intertwined with a historical truth that had been ignored; that leads to the elimination of parts of our collective identity as well as our individual identity, leaving a void which cannot be filled with any reason or justification.
The title character in the film, us war-torn immigrant who once fought in his homeland of Bosnia, and who today is not even willing to speak to his children about the memories of the war and the killings that he had been forced to commit. He has moved to Slovenia many years ago to start a new life. He has held onto to his work with resolve and humility, lest he loses it and is no longer able to remain in his second homeland.
In order to provide for his family, Alia, like the rest of his hardworking colleagues, is ready to do even dangerous work with the least amount of security. However preserving a seemingly calm present condition -which requires the burying of bitter memories of the past- is as difficult as ignoring the thousands of dead bodies buried in an old mine from second World War; revealing the secrets of which could compromise the position of many people.
Alia who had opened the mine at the order of his oppressive boss can once again shut the mine down at his order, and forget everything that he has seen there. Like the dozens of other mines, he had worked with and probably no longer remembers. Yet there is a secret hidden in this old mine that is tied to the history and fate of the inhabitants of this small town and cannot be easily overlooked.
In the film, there is an intelligent movement between darkness and light, and we soon find out that the truth is in the dark, and that the light -instead of being illuminating- is actually concealing the truth.
However for a miner, it is a different story, and the nature of his job compels him to dig deeper into the mine, and to discover things that no one has seen or knows about. In this regard, the ingraining of the nature of a miner's job and the narrative, which has helped in shaping the structure of the film, is a positive event.
Another feature of the film is the smooth and soft movement into the drama in the very first minutes, and that the script gives equal time to the work, family, the mine, friends, and townspeople, which ultimately results in the film's ending being both logical and equally unexpected.
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Someone in California took the above oft-used phrase in the presence of babies a little too literally, after getting gooey eyes and a rumbling stomach for an escaped pet pig in Arcata, California.
No more jokes, promise. I got you, Babe.
Last Saturday morning (March 23), Princess, a near-400 pound Hampshire cross, escaped her pen and took a morning stroll around her neighbourhood, Lost Coast Outpost reports.
Princess quickly drew the attention of concerned neighbours whose gardens she was stopping by to graze on for breakfast, and quickly appeared on Humboldt Paws Cause's Facebook page.
The cops were brought in to figure out what to do while the porcine Houdini's owners were located. She had no markings and wasn't carrying any ID.
No one knew anything about the pig in the city, so it's understood the police agreed with the man who was monitoring the scene, he'd look after it until a solution was found.
Within a few hours it became apparent Princess was taken to a nearby property where she was slaughtered and carved up for meat.
We were totally shocked and surprised to learn that the pig had been slaughtered.
There was no reason to believe that that individual was going to do that.
She and her family had raised Princess since she was a piglet, at times bottle feeding her at home.
Hogan's daughter, a member of the FFA (Future Farmers of America), had shown Princess at a fair last year. Princess was, simply, part of the family.
Princess had been living in a pen at Hogan's mum's place when she escaped. Hogan said while she's a supporter of law enforcement she's upset with how the officer handled the situation.
He took it upon himself to give my animal away and then it got butchered.
Hogan's mum was the first family member to hear the horrid news. In another gruesome twist, as she made her way to the property to confront the man who'd killed Princess, she found the man still cutting her up. When she confronted the man he was dismissive and told her to leave.
As far as Hogan is aware, Princess' killer still has possession of her. She wants to retrieve Princess' body not to deprive people from eating her but to seek legal justice for their beloved animal.
I think that the hardest part of this is knowing there's somebody out there that's this kind of a savage.
Chief Ahern is hopeful Princess' killer will face the full brunt of the law and has passed the case on to the local district attorney. 'We are evaluating whether there was a crime. We believe there was,' he said.


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{-# LANGUAGE ScopedTypeVariables #-}
{-# LANGUAGE UndecidableInstances #-}
{-# OPTIONS_GHC -Wno-unused-top-binds #-}
module DataTypeTest
    ( specsWith
    , dataTypeMigrate
    , roundTime
    , roundUTCTime
    ) where

import Control.Applicative (liftA2)
import qualified Data.ByteString as BS
import Data.Fixed (Pico)
import Data.Foldable (for_)
import Data.IntMap (IntMap)
import qualified Data.Text as T
import Data.Time (Day, UTCTime (..), TimeOfDay, timeToTimeOfDay, timeOfDayToTime)
import Data.Time.Clock.POSIX (utcTimeToPOSIXSeconds, posixSecondsToUTCTime)
import Test.QuickCheck.Arbitrary (Arbitrary, arbitrary)
import Test.QuickCheck.Gen (Gen(..))
import Test.QuickCheck.Instances ()
import Test.QuickCheck.Random (newQCGen)
import Database.Persist.Class.PersistEntity

import Database.Persist.TH
import Init

type Tuple a b = (a, b)

-- Test lower case names
share [mkPersist persistSettings, mkMigrate "dataTypeMigrate"] [persistLowerCase|
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    text Text
    textMaxLen Text maxlen=100
    bytes ByteString
    bytesTextTuple (Tuple ByteString Text)
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    int Int
    intList [Int]
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    double Double
    bool Bool
    day Day
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|]

cleanDB'
    ::
    ( MonadIO m, PersistStoreWrite (BaseBackend backend), PersistQuery backend) => ReaderT backend m ()
cleanDB' = deleteWhere ([] :: [Filter (DataTypeTableGeneric backend)])

roundFn :: RealFrac a => a -> Integer
roundFn = truncate

roundTime :: TimeOfDay -> TimeOfDay
roundTime t = timeToTimeOfDay $ fromIntegral $ roundFn $ timeOfDayToTime t

roundUTCTime :: UTCTime -> UTCTime
roundUTCTime t =
    posixSecondsToUTCTime $ fromIntegral $ roundFn $ utcTimeToPOSIXSeconds t

randomValues :: Arbitrary a => Int -> IO [a]
randomValues i = do
  gs <- replicateM i newQCGen
  return $ zipWith (unGen arbitrary) gs [0..]

instance Arbitrary DataTypeTable where
  arbitrary = DataTypeTable
     <$> arbText                -- text
     <*> (T.take 100 <$> arbText)          -- textManLen
     <*> arbitrary              -- bytes
     <*> liftA2 (,) arbitrary arbText      -- bytesTextTuple
     <*> (BS.take 100 <$> arbitrary)       -- bytesMaxLen
     <*> arbitrary              -- int
     <*> arbitrary              -- intList
     <*> arbitrary              -- intMap
     <*> arbitrary              -- double
     <*> arbitrary              -- bool
     <*> arbitrary              -- day
     <*> (truncateUTCTime   =<< arbitrary) -- utc

specsWith
    :: forall db backend m entity.
    ( db ~ ReaderT backend m
    , PersistStoreRead backend
    , PersistEntity entity
    , PersistEntityBackend entity ~ BaseBackend backend
    , Arbitrary entity
    , PersistStoreWrite backend
    , PersistStoreWrite (BaseBackend backend)
    , PersistQueryWrite (BaseBackend backend)
    , PersistQueryWrite backend
    , MonadFail m
    , MonadIO m
    , SafeToInsert entity
    )
    => (db () -> IO ())
    -- ^ DB Runner
    -> Maybe (db [Text])
    -- ^ Optional migrations to run
    -> [TestFn entity]
    -- ^ List of entity fields to test
    -> [(String, entity -> Pico)]
    -- ^ List of pico fields to test
    -> (entity -> Double)
    -> Spec
specsWith runDb mmigration checks apprxChecks doubleFn = describe "data type specs" $
    it "handles all types" $ asIO $ runDb $ do

        _ <- sequence_ mmigration
        -- Ensure reading the data from the database works...
        _ <- sequence_ mmigration
        cleanDB'
        rvals <- liftIO $ randomValues 1000
        for_ rvals $ \x -> do
            key <- insert x
            Just y <- get key
            liftIO $ do
                let check :: (Eq a, Show a) => String -> (entity -> a) -> IO ()
                    check s f = (s, f x) @=? (s, f y)
                -- Check floating-point near equality
                let check' :: (Fractional p, Show p, Real p) => String -> (entity -> p) -> IO ()
                    check' s f
                        | abs (f x - f y) < 0.000001 = return ()
                        | otherwise = (s, f x) @=? (s, f y)
                -- Check individual fields for better error messages
                for_ checks $ \(TestFn msg f) -> check msg f
                for_ apprxChecks $ \(msg, f) -> check' msg f

                -- Do a special check for Double since it may
                -- lose precision when serialized.
                when (getDoubleDiff (doubleFn x) (doubleFn y) > 1e-14) $
                    check "double" doubleFn
    where
      normDouble :: Double -> Double
      normDouble x | abs x > 1 = x / 10 ^ (truncate (logBase 10 (abs x)) :: Integer)
                   | otherwise = x
      getDoubleDiff x y = abs (normDouble x - normDouble y)

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package avatica

import (
	"context"
	"database/sql/driver"
	"errors"

	avaticaErrors "github.com/apache/calcite-avatica-go/v5/errors"
	"github.com/apache/calcite-avatica-go/v5/message"
)

type conn struct {
	connectionId  string
	config        *Config
	httpClient    *httpClient
	adapter       Adapter
	connectorInfo map[string]string
}

// Prepare returns a prepared statement, bound to this connection.
func (c *conn) Prepare(query string) (driver.Stmt, error) {
	return c.prepare(context.Background(), query)
}

func (c *conn) prepare(ctx context.Context, query string) (driver.Stmt, error) {
	if c.connectionId == "" {
		return nil, driver.ErrBadConn
	}

	response, err := c.httpClient.post(ctx, &message.PrepareRequest{
		ConnectionId: c.connectionId,
		Sql:          query,
		MaxRowsTotal: c.config.maxRowsTotal,
	})

	if err != nil {
		return nil, c.avaticaErrorToResponseErrorOrError(err)
	}

	prepareResponse := response.(*message.PrepareResponse)

	return &stmt{
		statementID:  prepareResponse.Statement.Id,
		conn:         c,
		parameters:   prepareResponse.Statement.Signature.Parameters,
		handle:       prepareResponse.Statement,
		batchUpdates: make([]*message.UpdateBatch, 0),
	}, nil
}

// Close invalidates and potentially stops any current
// prepared statements and transactions, marking this
// connection as no longer in use.
//
// Because the sql package maintains a free pool of
// connections and only calls Close when there's a surplus of
// idle connections, it shouldn't be necessary for drivers to
// do their own connection caching.
func (c *conn) Close() error {

	if c.connectionId == "" {
		return driver.ErrBadConn
	}

	_, err := c.httpClient.post(context.Background(), &message.CloseConnectionRequest{
		ConnectionId: c.connectionId,
	})

	c.connectionId = ""

	if err != nil {
		return c.avaticaErrorToResponseErrorOrError(err)
	}

	return nil
}

// Begin starts and returns a new transaction.
func (c *conn) Begin() (driver.Tx, error) {
	return c.begin(context.Background(), isolationUseCurrent)
}

func (c *conn) begin(ctx context.Context, isolationLevel isoLevel) (driver.Tx, error) {
	if c.connectionId == "" {
		return nil, driver.ErrBadConn
	}

	if isolationLevel == isolationUseCurrent {
		isolationLevel = isoLevel(c.config.transactionIsolation)
	}

	_, err := c.httpClient.post(ctx, &message.ConnectionSyncRequest{
		ConnectionId: c.connectionId,
		ConnProps: &message.ConnectionProperties{
			AutoCommit:           false,
			HasAutoCommit:        true,
			TransactionIsolation: uint32(isolationLevel),
		},
	})

	if err != nil {
		return nil, c.avaticaErrorToResponseErrorOrError(err)
	}

	return &tx{conn: c}, nil
}

// Exec prepares and executes a query and returns the result directly.
func (c *conn) Exec(query string, args []driver.Value) (driver.Result, error) {
	list := driverValueToNamedValue(args)
	return c.exec(context.Background(), query, list)
}

func (c *conn) exec(ctx context.Context, query string, args []namedValue) (driver.Result, error) {
	if c.connectionId == "" {
		return nil, driver.ErrBadConn
	}

	if len(args) != 0 {
		return nil, driver.ErrSkip
	}

	st, err := c.httpClient.post(ctx, &message.CreateStatementRequest{
		ConnectionId: c.connectionId,
	})

	if err != nil {
		return nil, c.avaticaErrorToResponseErrorOrError(err)
	}

	res, err := c.httpClient.post(ctx, &message.PrepareAndExecuteRequest{
		ConnectionId:      c.connectionId,
		StatementId:       st.(*message.CreateStatementResponse).StatementId,
		Sql:               query,
		MaxRowsTotal:      c.config.maxRowsTotal,
		FirstFrameMaxSize: c.config.frameMaxSize,
	})

	if err != nil {
		return nil, c.avaticaErrorToResponseErrorOrError(err)
	}

	// Currently there is only 1 ResultSet per response for exec
	changed := int64(res.(*message.ExecuteResponse).Results[0].UpdateCount)

	return &result{
		affectedRows: changed,
	}, nil
}

// Query prepares and executes a query and returns the result directly.
func (c *conn) Query(query string, args []driver.Value) (driver.Rows, error) {
	list := driverValueToNamedValue(args)
	return c.query(context.Background(), query, list)
}

func (c *conn) query(ctx context.Context, query string, args []namedValue) (driver.Rows, error) {
	if c.connectionId == "" {
		return nil, driver.ErrBadConn
	}

	if len(args) != 0 {
		return nil, driver.ErrSkip
	}

	st, err := c.httpClient.post(ctx, &message.CreateStatementRequest{
		ConnectionId: c.connectionId,
	})

	if err != nil {
		return nil, c.avaticaErrorToResponseErrorOrError(err)
	}

	res, err := c.httpClient.post(ctx, &message.PrepareAndExecuteRequest{
		ConnectionId:      c.connectionId,
		StatementId:       st.(*message.CreateStatementResponse).StatementId,
		Sql:               query,
		MaxRowsTotal:      c.config.maxRowsTotal,
		FirstFrameMaxSize: c.config.frameMaxSize,
	})

	if err != nil {
		return nil, c.avaticaErrorToResponseErrorOrError(err)
	}

	resultSets := res.(*message.ExecuteResponse).Results

	return newRows(c, st.(*message.CreateStatementResponse).StatementId, resultSets), nil
}

func (c *conn) avaticaErrorToResponseErrorOrError(err error) error {

	var avaticaErr avaticaError

	ok := errors.As(err, &avaticaErr)

	if !ok {
		return err
	}

	if c.adapter != nil {
		return c.adapter.ErrorResponseToResponseError(avaticaErr.message)
	}

	return avaticaErrors.ResponseError{
		Exceptions:   avaticaErr.message.Exceptions,
		ErrorMessage: avaticaErr.message.ErrorMessage,
		Severity:     int8(avaticaErr.message.Severity),
		ErrorCode:    avaticaErrors.ErrorCode(avaticaErr.message.ErrorCode),
		SqlState:     avaticaErrors.SQLState(avaticaErr.message.SqlState),
		Metadata: &avaticaErrors.RPCMetadata{
			ServerAddress: message.ServerAddressFromMetadata(avaticaErr.message),
		},
	}
}

// ResetSession implements driver.SessionResetter.
// (From Go 1.10)
func (c *conn) ResetSession(_ context.Context) error {
	if c.connectionId == "" {
		return driver.ErrBadConn
	}
	err := registerConn(c)
	if err != nil {
		return err
	}
	return nil
}


Football fans everywhere know what this means. But principally, "Hail Mary's" are prayers many parishioners pray when they're in trouble. And a "Hail Mary" is the football play employed when a team is down to their last gasp and they need a prayer to win. And the "prayer" is for the quarterback to heave a pass as far as he can and his receiver (or any receiver, for that matter) catches the ball in the end zone for the winning touchdown.
Here's the scenario: the offense has the ball at their own 48-yard line and are down by more than a field goal. There is no choice. They are out options. The next play is all or nothing. The defense pulls the pass rush and defends deep. The quarterback drops back, scrambles, waiting for his receivers to get near the goal. He heaves the ball high in the air with no real target, only trying to get the distance to reach the end zone. The defensive backs and receivers bunch up waiting for the ball to descend. A receiver improbably comes down with the ball. Touchdown!!! An amazing win on a last second Hail Mary!
It's one of the most well-known terms and iconic plays in sports.
Originally meaning any sort of desperation play, a "Hail Mary" gradually came to denote a long, low-probability pass attempted at the end of a half when a team is too far from the end zone to execute a more conventional play, implying that it would take divine intervention for the play to succeed. For more than forty years use of the term was largely confined to Notre Dame and other Catholic universities.
But this past weekend, it wasn't Notre Dame that was the spiritual sports team. The Tennessee Volunteers pulled off a Hail Mary with 0:04 seconds on the clock in in their early season SEC showdown game against Georgia. The Volunteers' improbable 34-31 win over Georgia is the early contender for the SEC game of the year, if not the game of the year in college football. Tennessee was down, then rallied, then down again, then rallied again, then took the lead, then was on the verge of losing, then won in dramatic fashion thanks to a Joshua Dobb's 43-yard Hail Mary to Jauan Jennings as time expired. And it propelled Tennessee to a 5-0 start. Talk about answered prayer.
Now I don't pray this prayer because I believe that we are only to pray to God the Father in Jesus' name. And Mary is the mother of Jesus, not the mother of God. I'm just saying.
But it's funny how a Biblical prayer wound its way into the world of sports, and is symbolic of who we must cast our care to the wind and against hope believe in hope for a miracle.


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The Upcoming Doctor Strange Movie 2016 – Will This Movie Become an Epic Superhero Movie?
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Doctor Strange is the upcoming Marvel superhero movie that will be released at the end of 2016. This latest movie tells about the story of Stephen Strange, the best neurosurgeon in the world who meets The Ancient One after having a car accident. From this meeting, he learned a lot of things about mystic arts, making him the new superhero: Doctor Strange. This is where his story will be told, just like Ant-Man or Deadpool, and Doctor Strange will become a new Marvel superhero to be included in the ever growing Marvel cinematic universe.
The question remains whether this movie will become an epic superhero movie just like the other Marvel superhero movies. Doctor Strange has been known for a long time, but not in the movie. In Marvel cinematic universe, he will become a new superhero that has the possibility to be included in the next Avengers movies or other Marvel movies. However, as we see that the main protagonist is portrayed by Benedict Cumberbatch, we know that there is hope of making this movie an end-year hit for Marvel.
As we can take a look at the first teaser trailer of Doctor Strange, we can see that the movie is going to be full of beautiful visual effects. The mystic arts released by Doctor Strange have such a beautiful visuals that are very interesting to look at. This movie will be stimulating to watch, and offer various kinds of surprises.
Moreover, we know that this movie will follow the story of Doctor Strange as told in the Marvel comics, so you can really see what you can expect from the action movie. You will know what kind of mystic arts and spells that Doctor Strange can cast to defeat the supernatural forces that try to destroy the Earth. Regarding the storyline, you can more or less learn from the already released comics from Marvel about Doctor Strange.
However, the implementation of the various effects and visual graphics in the movie is what we are looking for. Will there be a good implementation for the various abilities of this new superhero? Or, will the movie become bland and boring, as it can't really deliver what the fans are expecting from this title? We can get the answer once the movie starts playing in cinemas November 4 of this year. Will you be mesmerized by this movie, just like you were mesmerized by Deadpool? We will see.
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TCU News: "the most formidable safety duo that the Big 12 has to offer in 2020"?
The Horned Frogs have two of the very best at their positions in the country.
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NCAA's one-time transfer proposal could have unintended consequences, says TCU AD | The Star-Telegram
We are going to see this rule continue to involve with more experience in the new normal.
It seems like common sense legislation, given the number of immediate eligibility waivers the NCAA grants these days.
TCU, for instance, spent a countless number of hours and manpower in securing immediate eligibility waivers for quarterback Matthew Baldwin and forward Jaedon LeDee this school year.
"I can certainly understand and appreciate the momentum behind the legislation for immediate eligibility," Donati said, "but there are many potential unintended consequences that should be carefully considered."
Ranking the Big 12's top returning players for 2020 | 247 Sports
Two of the top three players are TCU safeties... that's a good thing.
247Sports' take: Some high-praise from the folks over at PFF, and rightfully so judging by the numbers. Anybody who followed TCU closely in 2018 will remember the potential that Moehrig displayed that fall — Patterson frequently raved about the former four-star recruit's potential — and 2019 proved to be the season that one of the top safeties in the class of 2018 ramped things up. Moehrig finished his sophomore campaign with 44 total tackles, 11 pass breakups, four interceptions, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery. Barring an unexpected turn of events, look out for Moehrig and Washington to make for the most formidable safety duo that the Big 12 has to offer in 2020.
TCU RB Sewo Olonilua equipped to rise up draft boards in the 2020 NFL Draft | Pro Football Network
Sewo is likely to be a fast riser in Indy.
After a four-year career that totaled 2,007 scrimmage yards and 19 touchdowns in a limited capacity, Olonilua received an invite to the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl, where he would have the opportunity to showcase his unique skill set to the myriad of evaluators on-hand.
2020 NFL Scouting Combine
When the decorated running back group takes center stage at the NFL Scouting Combine next Friday, Olonilua figures to stand out in more ways than one.
For one, the Kingwood native is likely to measure out as one of the top players at his position. In fact, the now-232-pound Olonilua was credited with a freakish 78 7/8 wingspan last month at the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl. Another area of distinction for Olonilua is his remarkable foot speed and agility for a player of his build.
2020 NFL Draft: Why TCU's Lucas Niang is a good fit for Seahawks | Seahawks Wire
Niang is going to be a great pro.
Niang made 27 starts at right tackle for TCU, earning praise for his mobility, strength and pure size as a six-foot-seven, 328 pound monster.
Scouting reports like his power at the point of attack, which should make him an asset in the run game, as well as his overall athleticism and strong lower half – traits that will serve him well as a pass blocker.
He has some footwork issues, and spent part of 2019 dealing with a hip injury, but most believe he will be a high-upside right tackle in the NFL – and that alone makes him a great match for the Seahawks if they don't re-sign Ifedi this offseason.
Look: The Crowd For Tonight's Texas-TCU Game Is Embarrassing | The Spun
I mean, this makes us feel a little better, right?
That hasn't happened. While the Longhorns haven't been a total disaster, they've fallen well short of expectations. Smart is 85-76 overall at Texas. The team made two NCAA Tournaments, in his first and third seasons there, but lost in the Round of 64 both times.
The team is likely looking at a third missed tournament in five years under Shaka Smart. The team is 14-11, with a 4-8 record in the Big 12. Tonight, the team hosts in-state and conference rival TCU, which is neck-and-neck with the Longhorns in the standings. There aren't many Longhorn fans who bothered to show up to the Frank Erwin Center.


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President Bush walks with Pakistan's President Gen. Pervez Musharraf, on September 22, 2006. Gerald Herbert/AP
America's $28 Billion Failure in Pakistan
The U.S. has never convinced the Pakistanis to confront militants. Could that change after the Taliban's school attack? By David Rohde
David Rohde,
By David Rohde
Since 2001, the United States has tried virtually every strategy available to persuade Pakistan's army to take the threat of militancy more seriously, but 12 years and $28 billion in aid later, all the American approaches are widely viewed as having failed.
First, the Bush administration heaped praise on former Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf, agreed to reimburse the Pakistani army for anti-Taliban military operations, and launched drone strikes that killed al-Qaeda leaders and militants wanted by the Pakistani government. Adopting a more confrontational stance, the Obama administration unilaterally carried out the raid that killed Osama bin Laden, vastly increased aid to Pakistan's weak civilian institutions, and, at times, cut off aid to the Pakistani military.
Yet the militants continue to operate, ever more brazenly, as illustrated by Tuesday's harrowing attackon a school in Peshawar, in which 132 students were killed by a faction of the Pakistan Taliban. And with the United States increasingly focused on other crises, Washington's options for bringing about change in an increasingly unstable Pakistan are dwindling fast.
"There is great 'Pakistan fatigue' in Washington," said Cameron Munter, who served as the American ambassador to Pakistan from 2010 to 2012. "Not only have the last dozen years been very difficult, but other challenges—from Syria to Ukraine to Iran, to name a few—demand our attention."
Although Tuesday's attack sparked widespread condemnation, current and former U.S. officials expressed cynicism that the bloodshed would cause Pakistan's military to change its view of militants.
Munter and other officials said the United States has been unable to break a powerful, army-backed narrative in Pakistan that militant attacks are the result of America's war on terror. Foreign powers, not Pakistan, are responsible for growing militancy in Pakistan, according to the narrative. And Pakistan is not responsible for the problem and unable to stop it.
That narrative played out immediately when Pakistan's army chief, General Raheel Sharif, flew to Afghanistan within 24 hours of the attack to meet Afghan leaders. They said they had information that the school attack was directed by militants hiding inside Afghanistan. "We are hoping that we will see strong action from the Afghan side in the coming days," said Pakistani army spokesman Major General Asim Saleem Bajwa.
One senior American official said he hoped the trip was not "communications Kabuki" designed to divert blame for the failure to stop the attack away from the Pakistani army. Analysts said the army is failing to own up to its decades-long history of training, funding, and sheltering some militant groups and using them as proxies to counter archrival India in Afghanistan and Kashmir.
Since 2001, a parade of American officials—from presidents to CIA directors—have repeatedly warned Pakistan's generals that they will lose control of their militant proxies and eventually be attacked by them. Pakistani military officials have denied sheltering militants.
But some current and former U.S. officials said the sheer brutality of this week's attack would intensify demands from Pakistan's public for the army to confront militancy. James Dobbins, who served as the Obama administration's special representative to Afghanistan and Pakistan from 2013 to 2014, said there was also growing pressure from Pakistan's longtime ally China. "I think they are pressing Pakistan to take this threat more seriously," he said.
Munter, the former ambassador, argued that the problem reflects a more fundamental question of whether militants have become so entrenched that the Pakistani army cannot defeat them. The senior administration official was more optimistic, contending that even before the school attack, the Pakistani public was raising pressure on the army to act. The ongoing military operation in North Waziristan that militants said prompted the school attack was evidence of change.
"There has been a growing sense in Pakistan that this is an issue that they need to deal with," said the senior official, who asked not to be identified by name. But Shamila Chaudhary, who served as senior director for Pakistan and Afghanistan on the National Security Council from 2010 to 2011, warned that as U.S. attention has shifted elsewhere, the steady deterioration of Pakistan's institutions, security forces, and economy has continued.
For years, Chaudhary said, she dismissed alarmist warnings from other U.S. experts on Pakistan that the country's nuclear arsenal was unsafe. The inability of Pakistan's security forces to protect a military-run school, she said, has given her doubts regarding Pakistan's atomic arsenal for the first time.
"I will have a hard time saying to people that militants can never steal Pakistan's nuclear weapons," she said. "The more these things happen, that rate of risk goes ahead, and I just think, well, it could happen one day."
NEXT STORY: The D Brief: Is "Iraq first" the right way?; An about face for the Army; Avril Haines gets the nod; The wars cost $1.6 trillion; Does Elf on a Shelf create a spy culture?: And a bit more.


Can any one tell how to automate WebTable in selenium?
Can any one tell how to automate WebTable in selenium? - i have a webtable (which has multiple rows and columns ) where i wanna select second row and 2 column.
Do we have any direct method to do that?
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Home care advocate Angela Ortiz delivers the keynote address at a legislative reception held in the Massachusetts State House.
Angela Ortiz is a fierce advocate for her medically complex daughter, Ayla, and for other medically complex children and adults across Massachusetts.
Earlier this month, Angela delivered her keynote address at the 40th Annual Legislative Reception held by the Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council and The Arc of Massachusetts.
Angela's inspiring speech, delivered in front of over 200 people, including several state legislators and Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker, was met with uproarious applause and overwhelmingly positive feedback.
Angela is the founder of the Massachusetts Pediatric Home Nursing Care Campaign that was launched in April 2016 to address the longstanding crisis families have been in struggling to find and retain Continued Skilled Nursing to properly care for their loved ones with complex medical needs at home.
Below is the full transcript of her keynote address.
Next month will mark two years since I entered the State House with a group of parents from the Mass Families Organizing for Change Leadership Series. I was a mother desperate to improve the quality of life for my daughter, Ayla, who was just two at the time, and very sick.
I was drowning in my own worries and fears that came with her complex medical needs, but more so in the inability to access vital home care services she was approved to receive yet didn't come.
Imagine being thrown into the deepest of seas and when you call out for help there aren't enough life vests to go around or enough lifeboats to bring you and your family to safety.
I felt so powerless…until…I entered this building. It's the day I became an advocate!
I was equipped with a vision for my daughter and new tools and the confidence to be a part of some kind of change to address a burning need that affects her life and so many other medically fragile children and adults in the Commonwealth.
That day ignited a flame so deep within me…and I've been "FIRED UP" ever since.
I'll never forget a moment I shared with Ayla shortly after her heart surgery. I put my index finger in the palm of her tiny hand, we locked eyes seeing past all the tubing and drains, and she wrapped her fingers around it and squeezed with such intensity. Wow! At just 3 days old…my fragile and recovering newborn showed her FIRE and fighting spirit…that energy moved me. It strengthened me. It gave me hope that things would work out and be okay.
You see, we all have it in us…this FIRE!
And today, I want to remind you of that and call attention to it in hopes that each of you will set out to find what it is that sparks or rekindles the flame within you. Because when it happens, it's an unstoppable force, you feel you can move through anything, no hurdle is too high no matter what your life circumstances are in that moment. You find a way! It's so deeply rooted in love, you can't help but burst into action and be a part of something bigger than yourself and your own lived experience.
There is no greater time to awaken your inner fire and unleash that advocate in you than when your life or the life of a loved one depends on it. And that time is now!
I'm counting on all your flames, and more importantly, the disability community is counting on them because it's in our collective energy, strength, and spirit where I believe the resolve lies as we blaze through every obstacle that aims to unravel and weaken the civil rights of people with disabilities that so many before us have fought so long and hard for.
Yes, we face an uncertain future, but the one thing we have control over is our own certainty of being there, in some way, to do something; to take a stand; to have a voice; to be ready to take action to defend the current laws and protections in place while we also continue to advocate and lay the groundwork for new laws and protections that keep us moving forward.
Each one of you has a place and purpose on this advocacy journey! Whether you are just stepping on it for the first time or you've been paving the way for years, as Ayla's favorite song demands…"This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine". DO JUST THAT…let your light shine, let it shine, let it shine.
You will be a moving force…we will be a moving force… and the future will be bright.
For information about how you can begin your journey into home care advocacy, contact advocacy@bayada.com.
Additionally, follow our Facebook and Twitter to keep up with regular updates about how you can get involved.
The Boston Globe recently published a touching and impactful article detailing the plight of Noelia Ferreira and her fifteen-year-old daughter, Abi. The article detailed Noelia's painful balancing act between being Abi's mother and her nurse, and the anxiety she feels knowing that someone better trained should be taking care of Abi's medical needs. While Abi qualifies for the care that would give Noelia a much needed sense of relief and reassurance, MA does not currently offer funding that attracts the qualified nurses necessary to provide the kind of care Abi needs. Noelia is not looking for any special consideration; she only wants the care that the state has already approved, care she has gone without for more than 150 days. (See the full Globe article here).
The lack of available medical professionals in MA is being felt by more than just the Ferreira's. The abysmal reimbursement rates in the state leave providers with no means of meeting the care needs of the 900 people who need care in MA. Without an increase in the rates, families like Noelia's will continue to go without the care they so desperately need. You can all help in the effort to get that increase. Go to mychildcantwait.com and tell Governor Baker to fund the critical CSN program!


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Iran coy on support for Turkish assault on PKK in Iraq
Week in Review June 17, 2018
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's offensive appears linked to Turkish elections and Iraqi politics; Is Turkey staying or going in northern Syria? Putin and Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri discuss Syrian refugees.
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Turkish army tanks and military personal are stationed in Karkamis on the Turkish-Syrian border in the southeastern Gaziantep province, Turkey, Aug. 25, 2016.
Erdogan calls on "friends" for waging attack on Qandil
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is banking on Iran's support for a Turkish offensive against Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) bases in the Qandil Mountain range bordering Iran and Iraq, although questions remain about the scope of the operation and the extent of Iranian backing.
Erdogan said that he has discussed the offensive with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, and that they agreed on the need to maintain regional security. Turkish Defense Minister Nurettin Canikli said Turkey had offered to carry out the operation jointly with Iran.
The Turkish offensive against the PKK in Iraqi Kurdistan, the third in the past two years, appears linked to both Turkish elections June 24 and the formation of the next Iraqi government. Erdogan said June 15, "We have eliminated the terror corridor in northern Syria. Now we are bombing Qandil. We say to those who claim to be our friend: If you are our friend, take care of it. If you don't do it, we'll do it. We will have some other good news for you in a few days."
"Iran has yet to respond to Turkey's assertions that it is on board," writes Amberin Zaman. "The country has a large and restive Kurdish population of its own and the PKK's Iranian franchise, PJAK [Party for a Free Life in Kurdistan], has been growing in popularity, particularly among Shiite Kurds. Much like Ankara, Tehran is spooked by the United States' support for the PKK-friendly Syrian Kurdish People's Protections Units (YPG), which has drawn Iranian Kurds to its ranks."
"A Turkish military operation against the PKK in Iraqi Kurdistan was already underway with Turkish troops deployed roughly 30 kilometers (nearly 20 miles) in the Harkurk region that falls northeast of Qandil," adds Zaman. "But 'the big one' — a full-scale assault presumably involving ground forces taking on the mountain bases proper — has yet to begin. There is widespread skepticism that conventional methods could work against the guerrillas, who have a wide network of hideouts buried in the bowels of the craggy mountain chain, prompting speculation that Turkey's bellicosity is more about vote-grabbing in the run-up to the June 24 polls. Many of their camps are mobile. And Qandil town, which is de facto administered by the PKK — a giant portrait of the imprisoned PKK leader Abdullah Ocalan stares from a mountain face at its entrance — is populated with hundreds of civilians."
Metin Gurcan writes, "Turkey needs Tehran's full military support for opening another advancement corridor from the east and northeast to reach Qandil. It also needs Baghdad and Erbil to provide active military support in the south. Without that help, Turkey is looking at a large-scale (maybe more than 30,000 soldiers) joint operation (Turkey-Iran-Iraq) designed as siege warfare and lasting at least a year. Otherwise, Ankara won't be able to get effective results."
Gurcan also reports, "It now seems that Tehran has been concentrating more on the activity of the Party for a Free Life in Kurdistan (PJAK), the PKK affiliate in Iran, and has limited its cooperation with Ankara against cross-border smuggling, and on border security and intelligence sharing about PJAK. Unlike Ankara, Tehran seems to have no strategic culture or ability to fight the PKK outside Iran's borders, particularly in Iraq. One should also remember that Tehran has announced several times that it has no intention of supporting Ankara's operation against the PKK in northern Iraq, at least for now. Tehran's support for this operation seems highly unlikely, despite optimistic pronouncements by some Turkish officials."
"Washington's stance has a direct impact on the operation evolution because the United States currently controls northern Iraq's airspace," Gurcan says. "Ankara is drastically increasing its aerial activities in northern Iraq, which requires US consent and direct operational coordination, and more strategic and diplomatic synchronization."
Turkey: staying or going in Syria?
"Turkey plans to open its fourth university in the northern Syrian territory it controls," writes Fehim Tastekin. "It is just one of many steps that have people wondering if Ankara ever plans to leave the area."
"Before establishing Harran University, the Turkish government, either singularly or by funneling assistance through civil society organizations, had already opened three universities in Syria. … [In addition,] Turkey is quietly assigning administrative officers to areas taken over in the Euphrates Shield campaign and Operation Olive Branch (launched in January). Ahmet Turgay, deputy governor of Gaziantep, is now working out of an office in Jarablus. In the area between Jarablus and al-Bab, Turkey's Office of Religious Affairs and entities attached to the Ministries of Interior, Education, Health and Communications are indeed creating a parallel structure. Turkey's Education Ministry has organized schools in Jarablus, Cobanbey, al-Bab and Azaz where about 200,000 students are being educated. Recently, these students received their report cards, which were adorned with Turkish and FSA flags, in ceremonies attended by Turkish officials," Tastekin reports.
"Turkish police in 2016 and 2017 trained 5,000 Syrians for a parallel police organization, and Turkey's postal service opened branches in Jarablus, al-Bab and Cobanbey. Selahattin Yildirim, attached to Turkey's Office of Religious Affairs, was appointed mufti of al-Bab. Ankara is also moving ahead with activities to set up an industrial zone and a power station near al-Bab," Tastekin writes.
Hariri calls on Putin to discuss Syria, refugees, Iran
Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri, in Moscow for the FIFA World Cup, spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin about Syria, including steps to address the Syrian refugee crisis.
"The Lebanese authorities have a strong interest in thousands of displaced Syrians returning home wherever security is restored," writes Anton Mardasov. "Not only do the makeshift refugee camps undermine the already crippled Lebanese economy, but there have been reports of them serving as a breeding ground for recruitment by various terrorist groups. For both Moscow and Beirut, the issue has not only humanitarian and economic facets, but also a strong political element. The process of repatriating refugees requires the involvement of the Syrian regime, which has been internationally isolated. Hariri, however, doesn't seem enthusiastic about dealing with Assad, especially in light of the American and Saudi positions on the issue. Hence, Russia's role in this matter may be key."
Joe Macaron writes, "Lebanese officials were troubled that UNHCR representatives stood near the buses in the Shebaa Farms area on the day of the scheduled return in a last-ditch attempt to persuade the displaced Syrians not to make this move. In a public statement the UNHCR said it was not involved in the relocation process 'considering the prevailing humanitarian and security situation in Syria.' The Lebanese authorities fear the international community is preparing Lebanon for an eventual long-term settlement of these refugees. In return, international actors believe the authorities are rushing the return process without having the necessary guarantees. The main contrast between both sides is a matter of assessment, whether the Syrian war is largely over or not."
Macaron continues, "The return process at this point requires Syrian refugees to inform the Lebanese General Security of their intentions to go back to their home country. The authorities then process their request and clear their names with the Syrian regime. In recent months, the UNHCR representatives have begun to meet those willing to return to make sure their decision is voluntary. In the next step, the Syrian regime provides buses to transport the refugees who are returning to their home country. There are thousands of pending requests waiting to be processed and the Lebanese authorities expect this trend to continue. However, the challenge from a logistical perspective is the inability of the resource-stretched Syrian regime to process these requests and to secure enough buses."
Mardasov says, "An additional irritant in the situation is Syria's draconian new Law 10, which gives property owners one year to prove ownership or face seizure from the government. While the law has yet to be applied, presenting evidence of property ownership for refugees, including family members of the Syrian opposition, could be difficult and the law may thus impede their return. Hariri mentioned that this law had also been discussed with Putin."
Mardasov adds, "The issue of the return of refugees and their property is closely associated with a second aspect of the Hariri visit: curbing Iranian influence. With the US withdrawal from the Iranian nuclear deal and Israeli pressure, Iran is seeking to make its presence in Syria less prominent. It will thus most likely rely on Hezbollah and other local militias to use their influence that has emerged as a result of demographic changes alleged by Syrian opposition sources, including the settlement of Shiites on the border with Lebanon and their purchases of property in a number of Syrian provinces. In turn, having acted as a defender of civilians in Arsal against the radical Syrian opposition, Hezbollah apparently improved its image among Lebanon's Sunnis and more importantly secured a foothold that enables it to influence the course of war in Syria."
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Am 25. Februar 2019 können Sie im Rahmen der GraduateCenter-Reihe "Kurz & bündig" etwas über Methoden zur Entscheidungsfindung erfahren. Anschließend besteht die Möglichkeit, sich bei einem kleinen Imbiss mit der Referentin und anderen Teilnehmenden auszutauschen.
The tenth Doctoral Summer School of the League of European Research Universities (LERU) will take place from July 15 to 19, 2019, at the University of Edinburgh. The theme of the summer school is "Building Research Capacity and a Collaborative Global Community". It will focus on international collaboration, giving participants the dual benefits of an enhanced understanding of the nature and importance of collaboration, whilst simultaneously creating a multi-disciplinary, global network for their future careers. Doctoral candidates from all disciplines are welcome to apply. The GraduateCenter grants stipends for the selected candidates to cover participation fee and support travel costs. The application deadline is March 15, 2019.
Am 18. Februar 2019 veranstaltet die Universitätsfrauenbeauftragte einen Thementag mit Vorträgen und Workshops zum Thema "Sexuelle Belästigung und Diskriminierung - Gemeinsam Verantwortung übernehmen". Der Anmeldeschluss ist am 10. Februar 2019.


On January 24, the US Patent & Trademark Office published Apple's patent application titled Illuminated touch pad. Apple's patent generally relates to touch pads that provide visual feedback. More particularly, the present invention relates to illuminated touch pads that use light to provide feedback. Apple's current patent would strongly suggest that the iPod classic could likely take another leap forward in the future with an advanced touch pad that displays unique illumination attributes. Apple's current patent also covers the very touch pad features that debuted in their new MacBook Air earlier this month at MacWorld.
The present invention pertains to improved feedback mechanisms for touch pads. One aspect relates to devices capable of illuminating the touch sensitive surface of the touch pad. Another aspect relates to methods for providing visual feedback at the touch pad.
Apple's patent FIG. 1 is a simplified block diagram of an input device 10, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention. The input device 10 may be a standalone peripheral device that connects to a host device through wired or wireless connections or it may be integrated into a host device (e.g., hard wired). In either case, the input device 10 is configured to provide inputs to the host device. Examples of host devices include any consumer related electronic device such as computers, PDAs, media players, telephones, etc.
In order to generate inputs as for example initiating commands, making selections or tracking, the input device 10 includes an object sensing mechanism 12 configured to detect one or more objects in close proximity to and/or in contact with an input surface 13. The object sensing mechanism 12 may be based on proximity sensing and/or touch sensing.
In the case of proximity sensing, the input surface 13 may be the surface directly underneath a proximity sensing field. The object sensing mechanism 12 generates input signals when an object such as a finger (or stylus) is moved above the input surface and within the sensing field (e.g., x and y plane), from an object holding a particular position above the surface and within the sensing field and/or by an object moving through or in and out of the sensing field (e.g., z direction). Proximity detection may be based on technologies including but not limited to capacitive, electric field, inductive, hall effect, reed, eddy current, magneto resistive, optical shadow, optical visual light, optical IR, optical color recognition, ultrasonic, acoustic emission, radar, heat, sonar, conductive or resistive and the like.
In the case of touch sensing, the input surface 13 may be a touch surface that is sensitive to direct physical touch. The object sensing mechanism 12 generates input signals when an object in contact with the input surface 13 is moved across the input surface (e.g., x and y plane), from an object holding a particular position on the input surface and/or by an object tapping on the input surface. Touch sensing may be based on technologies including but not limited to resistive, capacitive, infrared and surface acoustic wave. Examples of touch sensing devices that utilize these technologies include touch pads, touch screens, and the like.
In one embodiment, the input surface is broken up into illumination regions, and whichever region is closest to the detected object is illuminated. By way of example, and referring to FIG. 13A, if the user places their finger over a single angular segment of the distribution panel that particular angular segment is illuminated. If the user simultaneously places their finger over multiple segments one of two things may occur. In one implementation, both segments are illuminated. In another implementation, only one of the segments is illuminated. In the later case, a decision may be made as to which segment is the intended segment.
In another embodiment, the input surface is broken up into illumination nodes or points (pixilated), and those points contained within and/or surrounding the detected object area are illuminated. In one implementation, at least the area adjacent the object is illuminated. By way of example, and referring to FIG. 14A, if the user places their finger over the input surface, illumination points adjacent and surrounding the location of the finger are illuminated. In some cases, the illumination points are only those points next to the finger (e.g., halo). In other cases, the illuminated points extend away from the finger as for example in a star like configuration.
Apple's patents FIGS. 16A-16D illustrate one implementation where the illuminated portion follows the motion of the finger as it is moved across the surface. In this illustration, illuminated segments are configured to follow the motion of the finger as it is moved across the surface. FIG. 16A illustrates the state when no objects are detected. FIG. 16B illustrates the state when an object is detected, and the segment underneath the object is illuminated. FIG. 16C illustrates the state where the illuminated segment follows the moving finger. FIG. 16D illustrates one implementation where the illuminated segment further includes a leading edge, body and trailing edge. The leading edge indicates the direction of the motion, the body indicates the current location of the finger, and the trailing edge indicates where the finger has been.
The leading edge, body and trailing edge may have different illumination profiles. For example, the leading edge may have a high intensity level, the body may have a medium intensity level and the trailing edge may have a low intensity level. Alternatively, the leading edge may have a low intensity level, the body may have a high intensity level, and the trailing edge may have a low intensity level. Alternatively or additionally, the colors of these components may differ. For example, the leading edge may be red, the body may be orange and the trailing edge may be yellow. Furthermore, the trailing edge may include an illumination tail. For example, the trailing edge may be segmented into regions that go from higher intensity to lower intensity levels (e.g., fades outwardly from body).
Apple's patent FIGS. 17A to 17D illustrate another implementation where the illuminated portion follows the motion of the finger as it is moved across the surface. In this illustration, the area around the finger is illuminated and configured to follow the motion of the finger as it is moved across the surface. FIG. 17A illustrates the state when no objects are detected. FIG. 17B illustrates the state when an object is detected, and the area around the object is illuminated (e.g., halo). FIG. 17C illustrates the state where the illuminated area follows the moving finger. FIG. 17D illustrates one implementation where the illuminated area includes a body and a tail (e.g., comet). The body surrounds the finger with illumination and the tail tapers away from the body to a point. The tail trails the body as the body moves around the input surface. The tail therefore indicates the previous location of the object. The tail typically has a lower intensity level than the body. The intensity of the tail may even vary from higher to lower intensity levels as for example over its length or from its core to its edge.
Apple states that the intensity of the illumination may be varied based on the acceleration of the moving object. For example, the intensity may be increased with increased acceleration and the intensity may be decreased with decreased acceleration. In another embodiment, thresholds are used. For example, a first intensity level may be used for high acceleration, a second intensity level may be used for low acceleration, and a third intensity level may be used for no acceleration (stationary).
By way of example and referring to FIG. 25, low intensity illumination is provided when a touch is first detected, medium intensity illumination is provided when the object is slowly moved around the input surface (e.g., low acceleration), and high intensity illumination is provided when the object is quickly moved around the input surface (e.g., high acceleration). Alternatively, the intensity may continuously vary according to the acceleration of the object.
While Apple's invention has been described in terms of several preferred embodiments, there are alterations, permutations, and equivalents, which fall within the scope of this invention.
For example, although the invention was primarily directed at touch pads, it should be pointed out that this is not a limitation and that invention may be applied to other touch sensing devices as for example touch sensitive housings and touch sensing palm rests. In fact, Apple's new MacBook Air incorporates the very examples laid out in patent figures 20 A & B noted above.
Apple credits Stanley C. Ng and Duncan Robert Kerr as the inventors of patent 20080018617.


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About Dust in the Wind : "Dust in the Wind" is written by band member Kerry Livgren . The song was first released on their 1977 album Point of Know Return The song peaked at No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 the week of April 22, 1978 . The 45-rpm single was certified Gold for sales of one million units by the RIAA shortly after the height of its popularity . The title of the song is a Bible reference, paraphrasing Ecclesiastes: It was released in 1978. It was released as part of album Point of Know Return. The genre is soft rock. The track was release in 1978. Dust in the Wind has a significant contribution from artist(s) Kerry Livgren. It is related to the album(s) - Point of Know Return. The track has an affiliation to the band(s) - Kansas.
About Kansas (band) : Kansas has produced nine gold albums, three multi-platinum albums . The band has produced one platinum studio album (Monolith) and one platinum live double album (Two for the Show) Don Montre and Kerry Livgren (guitars, keyboards, synthesizers) were performing in their hometown of Wichita, Kansas . After leaving to form the band Saratoga with Lynn Meredith and Dan Wright, they started playing Livgren's original material . Kansas merged with members of rival Topeka progressive rock group White Clover . In 1970 they changed the band's name to Kansas and merged with other members of the group . Kansas (band)'s most popular songs include Dust in the Wind,Dust in the Wind. Their most notable albums include Two for the Show. Their music is influenced by genres - progressive rock art rock hard rock arena rock.
About Point of Know Return : Point of Know Return is the fifth studio album by American rock band Kansas . The album was reissued in remastered format on The album's title (along with that of the title track) is a play on "point of no return". The recording sessions for Point of Know Return commenced in June 1977 at Studio in the Country . The majority of the recording was done at Woodland Studios in Nashville over the month July . It had an affiliation to bands - Kansas. Its music is influenced by genres - progressive rock.


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Zanac/Area 11
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Zanac | Table of Contents | Gameplay | Walkthrough
Aerial Targets
Capital Ships
Ground Targets
Secrets and tricks
Area 1
1 Outer compound
2 Eye Eye
3 Single Cores
4 Somasu battle
5 Two Maserus
6 Mortar attacks
7 Second core alley
8 Final Fortress
Outer compound[edit]
Now that the Zanac has slipped past the Systems defenses, the eleventh area occurs in the outer compound of the System. In order to finish the game, you'll have to cross this section to reach the inner compound where the System resides. The background here seems to repeat endlessly, but the colors progress from blue to red, indicating how close you are to completion. In addition, screen scrolls very slowly here, giving more time for enemy Cores to fire at you. If you have managed to hold on to the fully powered up Special Weapon 5 laser beam, you should have no trouble with this area at all except the first sections. If not, you'll want to power yourself up as much as possible before you face off with the Somasu Capital Ship.
Enemy aggression in the first section is very high. In addition, there's a deadly combination of predefined enemies. T-Cells which make a return in this section have a nasty tendency to block away your shots. In addition, Type-1 E-Fains also return so proceed with caution if you're moving near the middle part of the screen. To add to the chaos, purple Lusters and both types of Degids will show up frequently here.
Eye Eye[edit]
In order to help you out, the game pitches one Eye Eye statue your way at a rather slow pace. If you're quick enough, or can anticipate its arrival, you can power up your weapons to maximum. If you had an opportunity to collect a Tile 5 or Tile 1 before this occurs, grab it so that you can be boosted to the laser that is capable of blasting through Capital Ships. Unlike other Special Weapons, the laser cannot be reflected, allowing you to do substantial damage to the ships with each shot. Also, if you power up Tile 1 to the max, special weapon 1 maxed out cannot be reflected by capital ships. Don't forget about the T-Cells that are floating about in an attempt to block your shots. Try to prevent them from crowding the screen by ramming into them in an effort to remove them before the Eye Eye appears.
Single Cores[edit]
Before the Somasu arrives, you travel through a corridor that is populated with cores on other side of the screen. Twice as many appear on the right as on the left, so you should hang out on the right side if you have enough fire power and destroy them. If you're low on fire power, you may want to stick with the left side in order to ensure that you have enough time to fire on each core and destroy them. It is more important to survive this journey past the cores than to destroy as many of them as you can, so judge the situation accordingly, and back off if you are about to get hit by a bullet. Be aware that purple Lusters are still present and won't stop appearing until Somasu makes a return.
Somasu battle[edit]
The Somasu is big and threatening, and it attacks with three different types of weapons. You may find it daunting the first time that you encounter it, but if you have a strong Special Weapon, especially one that is capable of defeating Leads, then you actually have very little to fear. The more challenging factor from offensive power is its endurance which is 100 hits before being destroyed. You should employ a strategy very similar to those that you have used against many of the slow moving Capital Ships that you faced earlier. Stay beneath it as long as you can to attack it, until you are to forced to move out from under it. Then relocate to a position at the top of the screen, and lure it back to the top so that you can slide back under and resume your attack. Between the different attacks that it uses, the small Leads are the most dangerous, as the other two, Besuos and Mios, are relatively slow and easy to defeat, even with Standard Guns. When Somasu isn't defeated quickly enough (which is likely with your default weapons), it will stop chasing you, flying off the screen.
With fully upgraded weapon 5, Somasu can be defeated very quickly, making this section very empty where, like in area 6 and 7 capital ship fights, only Sart or Cargo appear.
Two Maserus[edit]
Once the Somasu battle concludes, you will be faced with not one, but two Maseru ships, the first Capital Ship that you ever encountered. By now, their stationary attack pattern should prove to be rather easy to deal with compared to the more persistent Capital Ships. However, the presence of two of them might require that you tweak your strategy somewhat. The second one will appear just a few seconds after the first, around the time that the first one becomes solid and vulnerable to your attack. Continue to focus on the first Maseru until it is defeated, before moving on to the second one. However, when the second Maseru materializes, be sure to track the motion of the Leads that it spreads across the screen, and get out of the way if one is headed for you. Once the first Maseru is defeated, you can focus all of your effort on the second.
Mortar attacks[edit]
Whether you have defeated both, one, or none of the Maserus, the enemy forces will resume their attack after a while, and they will lead off with Sig missile firing Mortars (or Takuwashis). While they are not a tremendous threat by themselves, if you are still dealing with one or both of the Maserus, they can pose quite an obstacle, as their Sigs can interfere with your attack. For this reason, it is vital that you clear out the Maserus before the Mortars begin to appear in large numbers. Once the Maserus are taken care of, the Mortars are a lot easier to dispose of, and will pose far less of a threat.
Second core alley[edit]
On your way down the final stretch of the Outer Compound, you will pass through a corridor loaded with more Cores. The screen scrolling slows to crawl here, giving more chances for each core to fire its ammunition at you (each core stays onscreen for more than 8 seconds!). Unlike the earlier section of Cores, some of the Cores occupy the middle of the route. Combo Cores are on the left, Round and Big Cores at the middle and Panel Cores on the right. Once again, the priority is on survival and not the massive destruction of the Cores. However, any Core that you can remove from the screen will increase your chances of getting through the area. With three areas to choose from (right, center, and left), you'll have to choose a route and stick with it. Weaving back and forth between sections will only increase the odds that a Core will fire a bullet that will catch you off guard. Move as much and as little as you have to to avoid the shots and stay alive. Note that this core alley is also much longer than the previous one.
When the cores stop appearing, you're close to the fortress and only the normal aerial enemies appear until then.
Final Fortress[edit]
Core composition: 5 Big Cores, 5 Round Cores, 2 Combo Cores, 1 Panel Core, 1 Slit Core, 4 Mono Cores
Time limit: 90 seconds
Bonus: 70,000 points
To call this fortress difficult is an understatement. Not only are you concerned with the group of 12 cores situated in the center cluster of the screen, you must also concern yourself with the six outlying cores sitting on the sides of the screen. 3 Big Cores and 3 Round Cores occupy the edges, and must also be removed before the fortress is considered crushed. You should try to take them out before going after the center cluster of cores so that the only major offense that you need to worry about is coming from one location. Once the sides are taken care of, you are free to annihilate the central cores in any fashion. When moving about the screen, don't forget that moving up close to the cores is a good strategy as well. You can dodge attacks that are flying beneath you, and you increase the rate of fire to a single core when you get closer to it. Just watch out for shots that can pass through your own weaponry, such as Leads if your Special Weapon cannot destroy them.
Be aware that if you cannot destroy this fortress in the provided time limit (90 seconds), you will not advance to the next Area. Instead, you will be forced to repeat this area.
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At Hari Shree we encourage kids to celebrate their birthdays in a simple manner. The key idea is "Go for individually wrapped (preferably in butter paper instead of plastic) non-fried Indian sweets made preferably with unrefined sugar and less fat".
The guidelines given below are to be followed strictly.
Indian sweets high in fat and sugar like milk sweets, laddus, mysorepak, etc.
Any kind of gifts, even as simple as a pen or an eraser.
Fresh fruits like apples, oranges, kiwis, mangoes, pears, lychee, guava, etc.
Chikkis – peanuts, almonds, mixed nuts, sesame, puffed rice, bengal gram, beaten rice, coconut, etc.
Plant saplings can be distributed as gifts.
keeping hygiene in mind, only individually wrapped sweets will be allowed for distribution. The other main reason is, if the kids do not like eating it at least they can take it home rather than dumping it in the dustbin.
If you identify any caterers or vendors who can make HSV-compliant sweets for birthday distribution, please email us the details. We can share it with all parents on this page.
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Michael Phelps took home yet another gold medal on Thursday night in the men's 200-meter individual medley.
Michael Phelps took home yet another gold medal on Thursday night, winning the men's 200 meter individual medley for a fourth time.
Racing against U.S. teammate Ryan Lochte, Phelps posted a time of 1:54:66, pulling well away late and sealing his 22nd career gold medal and 26th overall. He has won the event in four straight Olympics, starting with the 2004 games in Athens. He won by nearly two seconds.
Lochte did not place, finishing fifth in an event he and Phelps have largely dominated in world competition dating back to 2003.
Phelps has now won four times in four events in these Rio Games, also winning gold in the men's 4x100 meter relay, men's 200 meter butterfly, and 4x200 meter freestyle relay earlier this week. He remains the most decorated Olympian of all time.