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California Leaders on Open Data: Step-by-Step Progress, But No Master Plan
by Christian Hoehner on March 10, 2016
Last week the Data Coalition held our second annual California Data Demo Day in Sacramento. Over 100 open data supporters joined us for two panel discussions and a roomful of tech demos.
From left: State Assembly Members Ling Ling Chang and Brian Maienschein answer questions from the Data Coalition's Hudson Hollister. (StateScoop)
Several California agencies are making steady, step-by-step progress toward open data. Agencies like the Department of Justice and the State Treasurer's office have started to adopt consistent standards to make their data searchable, then publishing data for all to scrutinize and use. And many California municipalities are going further, publishing comprehensive open data sets on topics like spending and public safety.
But the state doesn't have an overarching plan for how these separate efforts all fit together, which makes it hard for agencies and municipalities to plan and discourages open data companies from building new products.
Last week's event was hosted by member company Socrata, and the Department of Better Technology chipped in for refreshments. Thanks, Socrata and DoBT!
Our other exhibitors, showing how their solutions handle the challenges of compiling, structuring, and visualizing public sector data, included Esri, Information Builders, Open Gov, Tableau, Workiva, and Xcential.
Here are four things we learned at the California Data Demo Day.
Some California agencies are doing (or are about to do) amazing things with open data!
Moderating the a panel of state agency leaders, Robb Korinke of GrassrootsLab introduced the challenges of standardizing and publishing data in an outdated legal context. The state's public records laws were written when IT couldn't do what it can do now.
Korinke lamented that California, though it's home to Silicon Valley, has been burned by large public sector IT failures, breeding hesitancy in moving forward on ambitious tech reinvestments.
Korinke then kicked it over to an energetic panel introducing four groundbreaking open data projects. We heard from Deputy Treasurer for Technology and Innovation Jan Ross (representing Treasurer John Chiang), Special Assistant Attorney General Justin Erlich (representing Attorney General Kamala Harris), the Legislative and External Affairs Director Phillip Ung of the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC), and state legislative counsel Diane Boyer-Vine.
Phillip Ung introduced the massive public oversight potential of the FPPC's Form 700, California's main disclosure form for public officials' economic interests and financial holdings. Last year, the FPPC kicked off a project to transform the Form 700 from an outdated document into open data.
Ung's, and the FPPC's, next challenge will be working with the California Secretary of State to tackle CalAccess, the state's campaign finance database, which he declared "impossible to navigate."
If California's political practices information is still catching up to other governments', its legislative information is an open data model. In 2004, the state legislature, led by Legislative Counsel Diane Boyer-Vine, adopted an XML-based open data format for bills and amendments.
Boyer-Vine detailed how open data neatly maps the lineage and impact of amendments to bills, and in turn, to existing law. For the public, open data pulls back the curtain on the "very convoluted [process] to look back and see how a bill in the 16th iteration really impacts existing law." For legal experts, the 2004 deployment of the open data system fostered a much faster process for updating state codes following the passage of new legislation.
Finally, Boyer-Vine noted how the XML structure allows for the more reliable preservation of legislative history by authenticating bills in their proper context (as opposed to the annals of discrete paper copies).
Justin Erlich spoke on Attorney General Kamala Harris' OpenJustice initiative. OpenJustice aggregates law enforcement information from state, county, and municipal sources for public consumption through interactive maps and charts. He broke the project down into four conceptual challenges; (1) collecting better data statewide, (2) properly analyzing that data (partnering with outside researchers), (3) achieving transparency (posting in raw form), and (4) engaging people with that data.
Introducing Treasurer John Chiang's DebtWatch, Jan Ross detailed how the platform publishes California municipalities' $1.5 trillion worth of debt filings as open data. She credited the Treasurer's belief that it is "really important for citizens to understand every single ballot measure" as key to this initiative. Treasurer Chiang wanted to help voters avoid having to ask, "Didn't we just vote on this [initiative?]…what has become of that money?"
DebtWatch is incomplete. State law only requires municipalities to report debt refinancings, not how much they have paid off. But it's a good start.
Open data progress comes from self-interest and leadership. And self-interest!
Like most state governments', California's is not flush with resources to invest in new IT projects to standardize and publish data. Although open data advocates believe the investment is repaid in better external transparency and better internal decision-making, open data projects are hard to initiate and harder to finish. Some large open data projects, including the FPPC's, require legislators to appropriate dedicated funds.
How have the FPPC, the legislature, the Attorney General, and the Treasurer succeeded?
Phillip Ung emphasized that agencies are more likely to undertake open data projects that promise to automate compliance for a system's users. The FPPC's modernization of Form 700 will make life easier for the thousands of public officials who must report on it, as well as improving external accountability and empowering internal analytics.
Sticking to his categorical speaking style, Justin Erlich told the crowd that open data success requires three things: (1) political will from the top, (3) a willingness for culture change, and (3) the ability to deliver. Attorney General Harris' OpenJustice project employed a startup strategy: the team successfully created a Minimal Viable Product (MVP) in one month. This allowed them to make the case for scaling the project.
Addressing the need for political will to force innovation, Erlich said, "Leaders know that they need to adopt the right technology to enable their [millennial] workforce in the field." And Jan Ross described Treasurer Chiang's personal political mission: he "feels personally responsible for with his job," motivating him to pursue open data solutions to public policy challenges.
Legislators are ready to make open data part of the agenda in Sacramento!
We were honored to host Assemblymembers Ling Ling Chang (R-Los Angeles) and Brian Maienschein (R-SD) who both praised open data projects.
Asm. Maienschein told us, "[B]y releasing [open data], the government is able to tap into the ingenuity of its citizens," who can use open data sets to build useful apps and platforms. "Open data is a relatively new concept and one that is critically important to increasing transparency and making operations more effective and accountable to the public," he said. Asm. Maienschein also recognized the benefit to local governments' internal management: open data "enables localities, it helps localities share best practices with each other…it empowers local governments."
Maienschein's Assembly Bill 169, which was passed into law last year, set requirements for California local governments' open data publication.
But both Maienschein and Chang noted that the state has embraced few sweeping open data transformations. Unlike other states, for example, California does not publish detailed, checkbook-level spending information as open data.
Asm. Chang said she would like to "see complete transparency with the budget…I feel like [the state] government is so opaque…[We must dig through] so many layers of complication to get the right information."
For context, the 2015 U.S. PIRG Education Fund's annual "Following the Money" report awards CA the lowest score out of the fifty states on how well they provide online access to government spending data. According to the PIRG, "[California] is weighed down primarily by bureaucratic fragmentation of its information. While the state has made some interesting and useful datasets available to the public…California does not succeed in creating a 'one-stop' transparency portal" (see page 30).
Addressing the framentation of California spending data, Deputy Treasurer Jan Ross explained that the state's financial management is jointly run by multiple agencies, including the Department of Finance, Department of General Services, comptroller's office, and treasurer's office
But a question from an audience member succinctly brought the focus around full circle: "Are we merely penny counting or are we moving towards data for better decision making?" The Data Coalition recognizes this need to build open data systems in the context of what will be useful for decision makers. Merely adding layers of disclosure or publication, absent an institutional willingness to act on the information, is pointless.
But there's no plan!
Our California Data Demo Day participants identified six hurdles facing open data transformations in the state.
But most agreed the last one poses the greatest challenge.
The availability of funding remained front and center. Deputy Treasurer Ross eloquently summed up the challenge of convincing a legislature to invest in better government projects: "It is difficult to quantify the ROI of an informed citizenry." However, when asked to describe her ideal "moonshot" reform project, Asm. Chang strongly hinted that budgetary transparency is the primary area she feels legislators would be willing to invest in. "Just to be able to search through the budget would be great."
Speaking to privacy concerns, Assistant Attorney General Erlich described how his team had to work with outside analysts to proactively avoid mosaic effect. "[It is] difficult with the advance of analytics and re-identification techniques" to avoid publishing data sets that implicate the mosaic effect, he said.
On the topic of cultural barriers, Asm. Chang observed how the government needs to get comfortable with the idea of "uber transparency." She added that the emerging Internet of Things (IoT) might serve as a cultural forcing mechanism.
Deputy Treasurer Ross observed that agencies see appropriate presentation of open data as a "big lift." First, if agencies choose to publish visualization tools alongside raw data sets to help the public make sense of the data, they feel responsible for how those visualization tools work. Second, publishing open data risks that quality problems will look stark. Agencies have to simultaneously "show the quality of the data without manipulating it…[and answer the question] is this raw data or curated data," said Ross.
As open data projects age, they must remain technologically relevant. Phillip Ung flatly admitted that the "government will always be the follower of technology." To survive, systems need to "remain basic and maintain that flexibility…the failed systems are heavy on frills…[You] never want to be in a place where you can't enact laws because of an [overly complex] computer system."
Participants noted that the state has no comprehensive plan for open data. Without clear expectations on which domains of the state's and municipalities' information will be standardized and published, and on what time frame, the technology industry cannot plan investments, said Sloane DellOrto of Digital Deployment, Inc. Last year, Sen. Richard Pan proposed legislation to appoint a chief data officer for California – an official whose job would include creating a plan. But Pan's bill failed in the Senate.
As a fitting, closing call to action, Asm. Chang challenged the room by saying how it's "imperative on the industry and the experts to come educate us on all the issues."
Message received! Representing the emerging open data industry, the Data Coalition will keep up its advocacy in Sacramento.
Two reforms will rank high on the open data policy agenda for California. First, as Asm. Chang emphasized, the state needs reform to fix its fragmented management and publication of spending information. Second, the state needs a comprehensive open data plan. Creating one should be somebody's job.
California Data Demo Day Open Data


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If you enjoy this introductory session, you may be interested in the year-long program that gives an introduction and a beginning experience of Ignatian Spirituality. In the first year, participants will be shown how to pray while contemplating the presence of God in the everyday world. Through individual and small group instruction, individuals are led through scriptural meditations, reflective conversations with a spiritual director and small group sharing.
For those who wish, Sister Catherine will offer a second year of the actual experience of The Spiritual Exercises in Everyday Life through weekly meetings from September to May.
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Melancholia (2011)
Any attempt at analyzing Melancholia would, I fear, be playing right into Lars von Trier's devilish hands. Yes, he loads his film with his current trend of direct psychological symbolism and drags Kirsten Dunst's own issues with depression directly into the spotlight. But he telegraphs his intent to thwart scrutiny right off the bat, utilizing a full set of high-definition photographic trickery to metaphorically portray the events to come in reverse order, ending as it must, with the end of all we know.
"Pretty, isn't it?" he's whispering off to the side, "And so psychologically dense, in light of events to come, but let me show you something else." Then we spend two hours with the clinically depressed Justine (Kirsten Dunst), who, in a lovely trick by von Trier, is experiencing the one day where anyone else on this planet might be happiest which, to her, will be a living hell - her wedding. Finally we arrive at the image von Trier has been waiting to show us since the beginning, a flimsy set of sticks positioned against the oncoming planet, a "Magic Cave" for Justine and her nephew that she promises will keep them safe against the crashing planet.
Stories are all we have to fight death with. Artists paint their pretty pictures, bring psychological metaphors to the forefront, tell vibrant stories of strength under adversity and in a final analysis, it means nothing next to the looming oblivion we all so cheerfully accept is waiting for us. The only tool we have is pathetic and it will never be enough in the final hours.
Only the clinically depressed can face certain apocalypse with contentment, something only von Trier can utilize with certain potency.
This is the cheery world of Lars von Trier, the most ambitious director working today. A fan of trilogies, Melancholia is part of what is currently an unacknowledged, but most likely intended, "genre trilogy" for the Danish master. It started with his take on the horror film, Antichrist, continues along with Melancholia, psychological disaster film, and appears to be wrapping up with his next film The Nymphomaniac, a sex drama. This being a von Trier trilogy, he has promised with his next film the actress leading it will be "younger and younger, and nuder and nuder."
Von Trier is nothing if a provocateur and casual misogynist (brilliantly wrestled with in Antichrist), but here manages to scale it down. Justine spends the first hour in a slow burn of psychological breakdown, but is the only one who can remain calm in the face of certain apocalypse by the end. Once again, leave it to the world's most depressed director to caress his own ego by making clinical depression a strength, rather than a weakness, in the plot.
But the first hour, where we wander through the wedding, exemplifies just how versatile a director von Trier is. He uses the same kind of HD camerawork he did in Antichrist to put us in the thick of a families longtime issues, avoiding the "shaky" issues of the handheld camera and instead leaving us with little room to escape. If we aren't confronted with Justine's depression we have her brother-in-law's (Kiefer Sutherland) wrath, or her recent husband's (Alexander Skarsgard) supposedly innocent lust, or her mother's (Charlotte Rampling) vicious pride. But in the midst of all these sins inflicted on Justine, who really just wants to find a quiet place to lay down until she can die, he still finds room for humor. See Udo Kier, longtime von Trier cast member, as a wedding planner who places his hand over his face to prevent looking at the bride who ruined his carefully planned wedding.
A wedding which only one person in this photo knows the realistic outcome of. Poor bastard.
I've yet to see a von Trier movie acted by anyone at anything less than the top of their craft and Melancholia is no exception. Dunst is absolutely superb, portraying a complex and crippling depression through many masks forced upon her by a well meaning but destructive family. She's one of the most under-appreciated actresses in Hollywood, bringing her very real struggle with depression in the most appropriate film to do so. I also commend Kiefer Sutherland, finally free from television, who reminds us just how commanding and subtly vicious a performer he can be.
Excellent cast aside, it's still von Trier's show, and his presentation and writing leave the greatest impact. His greatest decision is to play the second hour just as straight as the first. We leave the sickly yellow's and greens of the forced cheeriness of the wedding into the starkly contrasting blue of the planet Melancholia and the newly red Moon, reflecting the approaching planet's light. Still von Trier does not vary his approach, sticking with the same handheld camerawork and using very little special effects to show, as realistically as possible, what awaits all of the characters.
Then we arrive at the stick fortress, last bastion of hope against reality, and von Trier's point comes full circle. He had to open with all the special effects to highlight how the ritual of marriage is just as pointless as telling these stories. We may "Oooh" and "Aaah" at the not impossible to decipher image of a wedding dress clad Dunst being weighed down by vines, but it doesn't change the fact that she and everyone else are going to die.
Does this inspiration mean anything? Color scheme aside, only the ones who give in to their depression are lucky.
These are the thoughts which, I imagine, give von Trier a little chuckle at night. Sick bastard though he may be, I can't imagine any other film leaving we with as much to think about as Melancholia, or leaving me eyeing our moon a tad bit more suspiciously when it comes out tonight.
Directed and written by Lars von Trier.
Starring Kirsten Dunst, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Kiefer Sutherland.
Courageous (2011)
Dream House (2011)
Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close (2011)
Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part One (2011)
Source Code (2011)
Filed under: 2011, All Film Reviews, Like, New in Theaters Leave a comment
Dan O.
Dunst was very good in this role but her character was just a little mopey for my liking. However, von Trier keeps his artistic vision in-tact and although there are moments of boredom, it still all comes together so well in the last 40 minutes. Great review Andrew.
Wendy Wilkinson
December 31st, 2011 - 01:40
Just when i thought i have seen all movies of my fave actress Kirsten Dunst .. i stumbled into your blog. Now i need to see this. Thank YOU!
May 31st, 2012 - 06:44
Great point of view and a very well written review about the movie. I fell in love with the movie and just couldn't stop thinking about it. Von Trier's materpiece and the closest to who he is as a director in my opinion. Thank you, I will definitely keep reading your reviews.
Thank you very much for the comment! Von Trier films are consistently challenging even if they don't always have the best results (Dogville and Manderlay have their defenders, just not here).
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El.En. firmly believes that human resources constitute the most important asset of the Company. The ability to innovate and to pursue excellence depends on the people and the collaborators involved in all of the activities and the result of the specialization, the competence and the passion that distinguish all the people who work for the Group.
Last year was one of the most difficult and complicated that we have ever faced, the pandemic slowed down the plans for growth to which we had aspired at the beginning of the year, and we were forced to reduce the rate of production and practice sales margins that were lower in order to maintain our position on the market and redesign our workplaces and our operating methods but it did not affect our capacity to innovate or the attractiveness of the range of products that we released on the market: this year, in fact, what emerged and is at the base of everything, is the excellent quality of our human resources: during these difficult months in fact we learned to appreciate the value of the competency and dedication which make our personnel the strong point of our activities.
Important decisions were made immediately in relation to the company activities: from the very beginning all of the companies started to encourage smart working in order to reduce the number of staff in the offices; we also invested in computer equipment to be given to those who did not already have them, portable PCs and routers with internet data in order to assure the continuity of business. As far as the operating personnel was concerned, in every company, especially during the first months of the pandemic, the amount of personnel was reduced to the minimum necessary for a strategic production, reduced work shifts or rotation were organized in order to guarantee social distancing, and all non-essential activity was suspended.
In the Group there are 1.626 employees and together we form an international Group that is growing and that is called to operate in contexts that are very different on a global level; ours is, in fact a multicultural team: of 100 people in the El.En. Group, 45 work in Italy, 42 in China, 9 in Germany and the remaining are distributed among Japan, Brazil and France.
The diversity of our people is evident in the statistics:
The El.En. staff is, for the most part, young, in the age range from 30 to 50 years of age (62%), with 24% of the employees being under 30 years of age, and 14% over 50.
The work force is represented by 24% women, a percentage which reaches 32% if one considers just the white-collar employees; the manufacturing nature of the activities of the Group, in fact, determines the prevalence of men in the category of laborers.
We are committed to creating a working environment that is constructive and dynamic and supports the heterogeneity of people and talents, is stimulating and offers opportunities for professional growth. The management of the human resources of the Group aims at the integration and respect of all the diversities, and rejects any form of discrimination based on nationality, sexual orientation, age, political or religious opinions. The Group sustains and respects the rights of the individual in conformity with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights issued by the United Nations, and is committed to avoiding any form of discrimination. This commitment also applies to all aspects of work relations including hiring, training, job assignment, promotions, transfers and severance.
Training has always been considered fundamental for the growth of the personnel and for the development of the basic skills required for the success of the company. We promote continuous training with refresher courses dedicated to specific issues, with an aim to improving the knowledge and specialization of every resource in the organization.
The training activity aims to stimulate and expand the professional skills of its employees and it is structured to ensure a differentiated offer aimed at involving all professional categories at all levels.
In 2020 were provided 27.111 hours of training, with an average of approximately 16,7 hours for each collaborators.
The main types of training courses promoted by the Group in 2020 were the following:
- Training on health and safety issues, related to learning and up-dating of the regulations required by the law and/or the company in relation to health and safety in the workplace.
- Training related to specific issues of the quality control system in order to learn the operative procedures necessary in every phase of the production process;
- Technical and specialist training to increase the skills necessary to carry out the task that has been assigned;
- Linguistic training in order to increase the linguistic skills of the resources involved;
- Computer training in order to acquire the skills necessary to be competent in the use of computers (for example, knowledge of some types of software);
- Training for newly hired employees;
- On the job training usually conducted for a specific period in the company by other qualified employees.
We are committed to guaranteeing a workplace that is healthy and safe in conformity with the laws and regulations regarding the safety of workers and of the environment. Our objective is that of disseminating and developing among people the awareness of the risks related to the work they are doing and to promote responsible behavior on the part of all the workers with programs that are intended to prevent damage to people.
This year more than ever, safe accessibility to the workplace has been a priority for all of the companies of the El.En Group. After the start of the world health emergency at every company we defined strict procedures (which are still in force) for access which prevent entry to anyone showing symptoms of influenza or a body temperature of over 37,5°C.
The procedures include points of access with dispensers for sanitizing one's hands, a box for the distribution of surgical masks and a device which measures the body temperature. Different procedures were also implemented for areas which needed a special type of management; in general they referred to types of behavior like the prohibition of assemblies, the adoption of correct hygiene measures, the requirement to wear a surgical mask inside the closed areas and maintaining one's distance from other people. For all of the tasks exposed to risk and which are conducted outside of the Calenzano complex, the workers were equipped with extra protection devices like FFP2 masks and single-use gloves. All points of entry and exit or related to different departments were outfitted with dispensers for sanitizing hands. The workstations were set at a distance from each other and arranged so as to respect the legal limitations in order to be able to continue our activities in safety.
We used posters, flyers and brochures distributed in the areas with greatest visibility and traffic in order to spread the health and safety regulations and we also used computers to send the regulations by company e mail. The regulations were also kept in a folder available to all of the personnel in the company server in order to increase the dissemination of the procedures and the correct behavior to follow. We also implemented and continue even now to implement daily ordinary and extraordinary cleaning and sanitizing measures of all the surfaces and rooms in order to guarantee at the end of each shift or, in any case, whenever necessary, the sanitizing of all of rooms, workstations and equipment used. For the use of equipment by more than one operator (for example, lifting equipment, forklifts and coffee machines, etc.) the companies organized cleaning procedures with suitable products between one use and the next. In order to deal with the Covid 19 pandemic the Parent Company El.En. S.p.A. created an Extraordinary Emergency Committee which made important decisions both in relation to the extraordinary measures to be taken in particular reference to the effects on the health and safety of the workers mentioned above, as well as on the activities, economic trends and the continuation of business at all of the El.En Group subsidiaries.
In all of the production companies there are representatives that are responsible for safety and health issues (for example, the employer, the RSPP and managers for the Italian companies, the general manager or department manager for the Chinese companies, the employer and the safety manager for the German companies).
In all of the production companies there are training and information programs regarding health and safety both at the start of employment and later, at regular intervals. The structure and type of training courses is defined by the individual companies but, in general, all of them have programs with training for generic risks as well as those with risks connected to specific types of work, first-aid courses and periodic up-dating courses.
The welfare of our people is a key factor in the success of the Company. In fact, technical skills are not enough to guarantee a good result; it is necessary for the company to offer its employees an environment that can stimulate their potential and their ability.
To support, promote and implement the welfare of our people the El.En. Group considers welfare an innovative instrument with respect to the traditional types of remuneration and incentive and it is destined to become an integral part of a modern and efficient management of resources.
Welfare programs are now planned by the Japanese subsidiary and two of the Chinese subsidiaries. In compliance with the CCNL for the sector which we apply, the Italian companies of the Group issue a part of the salary for flexible benefits. In particular, for the companies located in and around the Headquarters in Calenzano and Prato, by using a specific platform, every worker can choose the befit or welfare service most suited to his/her needs like, for example, the costs of home care or health services reimbursement of school expenses, additional pension, training courses, recreational benefits, goods in kind, or collective transportation services.
Moreover, on the basis of a company agreement which was stipulated a few months ago, it will be possible to convert up to 50% of the amount due to the workers as a result bonus into welfare benefits and/or services. With this agreement, the companies have also granted an improvement in the treatment with respect to the present ones offered by the CCNL by guaranteeing an extra day of paid leave for the birth of a child with respect to the present regulations and also the first three days of a sick leave which lasts less than five days will be paid 100% even after the third time. In the second level agreement, the subsidiary Quanta System S.p.A. introduced the possibility for every employee to convert the entire production premium into welfare.
As determined by collective bargaining the Italian companies adhere to health care funds for all of their employees.
For the employees of the companies in Calenzano and in Prato, the Group has always offered free canteen service while the subsidiary Quanta System S.p.A. has its own gym which is available to all of the workers.
Environments dedicated to employee well-being have been installed at the companies with headquarters in Calenzano and for the subsidiaries Asclepion and Asa. Details are described below.
El.En. Wellness Academy
In early 2019 the company has opened new premises dedicated to the well-being of the employees at the companies located in Calenzano. This new space covers an area of 500 mq, and has state-of-the-art machines and equipment for exercising and an indoor playground for games between two to four basketball and/or football players. The gym is decorated with murals painted by a famous Florentine street artist which represent the connection between Florence, technology and the future where the human component is always the element of continuity and union.
In fact, this multi-purpose area has been created at El.En. with an aim to promoting and valuing human relations, participation and sharing. This initiative is part of a program for the development of the well-being of the over 300 employees of the company who work in Calenzano. All of these activities improve the quality of the working environment in the company and are part of a broader plan which the Company started a few years ago for their employees which has as its ultimate goal taking care of their people in every aspect of their lives. It is increasingly important to combine each professional figure's training and career path with investments that lead to the creation of an energetic and fulfilling work environment which stimulates teamwork.
Asclepion GmbH
In the second half of 2019 the German subsidiary Asclepion GmbH inaugurated a new building which had been constructed on a lot which was next to the pre-existing building and connected to it; the new three-storey building offers increased space for the offices of over fifty employees, new manufacturing and storage areas as well as a cleanroom, a zone dedicated to technical assistance and a modern center for training clients; the meeting hall can hold about one hundred people or can be divided into three smaller areas. There are also three rooms which can be used for demonstrations of the treatments, each one with its own dressing room.
The expansion project was developed and carried out in order to create a more welcoming work environment for all of the employees including a cafeteria for about one-hundred people, a fitness area with two rooms where four sports training course are offered each week and a panoramic terrace with a garden on the roof.
Asa S.r.l.
The subsidiary ASA S.r.l. inaugurated their new company headquarters at the end of 2019. Technology and sustainability were the recurrent themes in the construction of the new building which was created with the precise intent of focusing on the well-being and health of their people.
In the spirit of well-being and belonging, the new structure which contains production and office areas, was planned applying new solutions in the arrangement of the spaces and the choice of furnishings. The building which is already set up for a future enlargement, was born from the necessity of adapting the company to its new needs and includes spaces specifically designed for the training of clients and sales personnel as well as the technical staff and the intelligent redistribution of functional areas in order to improve the quality of work and the use of open space working areas which, thanks to the specific design of the furnishings and the installation of sound-proof panels, guarantee both the privacy and acoustics which promote teamwork. The shared area is also outfitted with several meeting rooms, a job island, a snack bar, and a coffee break island with distributors of micro-filtered water in order to reduce the use of plastic. Moreover, the entire building is climatized summer/winter by a high Energy efficient heat pump with a distribution system with micro-perforated conduits which make it possible to distribute the air and the temperature without using ventilation.
The structure was designed to facilitate the entire production line; the flow is planned so as to optimize the management of the operations developed according to the standards of "lean manufacturing" which, when correctly integrated into the layout, offer benefits in terms of organization, crossing time, movement of merchandise and safety in the workplace.
Moreover, during the selection of the building site for the construction of the new factory we also took into consideration the fact that we had found a construction site that was right next to the preceding one and this fact would avoid creating inconvenient for the staff by not interrupting their routine or creating difficulty in coming to and from work.. Maintaining the well-being of the personnel was the top priority of the management and from the earliest phases of this project they took into consideration the needs of the staff.
On the occasion of the inauguration of the new ASA factory, the parent company, El.En. donated a DAE semi-automatic external defibrillator (there are already two of them in the factory at Calenzano), thus making the company cardio-protected and ready for the use of this valuable instrument which is of vital importance for the health of those who suddenly are facing critical situations.


When Should I Go to Urgent Care for Lacerations?
If you have a cut or wound that isn't responding to home care we can help here at Brooklyn Urgent Care. The first indication that you need to go to urgent care in Brooklyn is that the laceration is more than a quarter of an inch deep. After you have covered the cut or wound with a bandage, if the bleeding doesn't stop within 10 minutes you may need stitches. Finally, if the cut is on the face, such as near the eyes or mouth, you want to get medical care. Also if your laceration is causing you pain, numbness, or immobility come to our Brooklyn medical facility. We will be able to treat your cut successfully while saving you money and time otherwise spent at the ER or waiting for a doctor's appointment.
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services related to the laceration, such as x-rays or fracture care. If needed we will give you a prescription for antibiotics, as well as pain medication to help ease the ache.
If I Have a Medical Condition and Receive a Laceration, Can Urgent Care Doctors in Brooklyn Help Me?
Often when a patient has a chronic condition, such as diabetes or a suppressed immune system, they are more likely to need urgent care in Brooklyn. So for a person with diabetes, for example, who gets a laceration on the arm that isn't too deep, they may not be able to heal properly. This can lead to infection so you want to seek medical attention. Here at Brooklyn Urgent Care, we can help you treat lacerations even if you have a chronic medical condition.
Acupuncture is a form of traditional Chinese medicine that involves super fine needles being inserted into your skin. The primary use for acupuncture is pain relief. The way this works is by stimulating the nerves, connective tissue, and muscles. This stimulation encourages inflammation into areas that are causing you pain, such as lower back pain or neck pain. This helps to speed up healing in these areas so that your body can reduce inflammation and swelling more quickly. In return, you benefit from natural pain relief. As for pain during acupuncture, you will not feel anything more than a light sting as the needles are inserted. Afterward, you are provided with aftercare advice by Brooklyn Urgent Care that will help your body continue to heal from the treatment.
Why Should I Consider Acupuncture for Pain Management?
If you are looking for pain management methods that do not involve prescription painkillers, yet are effective, acupuncture is an ideal choice. It is used to treat several medical conditions and diseases including osteoarthritis, dental pain, headaches, labor pain, menstrual cramping, and fibromyalgia. For individuals, such as expecting mothers, acupuncture is a useful tool for pain management since it doesn't have any adverse side effects.
What Can I Expect With Acupuncture Services at Brooklyn Urgent Care?
When you come to Brooklyn Urgent Care in Brooklyn, NY to receive acupuncture you are in good hands. Our team of medical doctors use acupuncture as part of a pain management solution. We also provide physical therapy and chiropractic care along with acupuncture to help you relieve your physical pain holistically. Ashraf Salem, MD is trained in acupuncture, giving him the professional experience and methods needed for you to take advantage of this procedure. Also since your acupuncturist is your medical doctor you can rest assured that your overall health is considered during acupuncture sessions.
What Does Chiropractic Care at Brooklyn Urgent Care Involve?
At Brooklyn Urgent Care we use chiropractic care for pain relief, as well as to stimulate healing and treat conditions. Your chiropractic treatment begins with a spinal adjustment, which typically involves manual therapy. During a chiropractic adjustment, your spinal column is massaged to loosen the vertebrae. If needed we may also use spinal decompression to stretch your spine, depending on your pain relief needs. Once the spine is loose or stretched your Brooklyn chiropractor is able to work with the vertebrae. If you have a slipped, swollen, or herniated disc this can be alleviated during an adjustment. Otherwise, your spinal column is realigned in the proper position during a chiropractic adjustment.
A chiropractic adjustment realigns your spine, as well as your musculoskeletal system as a whole. This involves everything from your neck and head muscles to your pelvic bones and hipflexors. When the spine is out of alignment this causes other limbs, parts, and organs to be out of position. As a result, they can rub and irritate, causing your internal pain, such as sciatic nerve pain, headaches, and even sinus pressure. By putting your spine back into its proper position the rest of your body can function more efficiently and without inflammation. This, in turn, helps you reduce aches and pain.
What are Some of the Conditions That Can Benefit From Chiropractic Care?
For musculoskeletal issues, such as low back pain, neck pain, or shoulder pain, chiropractic care is ideal. Chiropractic care is also helpful for chronic pain and diseases, such as arthritis, fibromyalgia, and allergies. If you are searching for a way to treat painful conditions naturally, chiropractic care is a viable solution. By getting regular chiropractic adjustments at Brooklyn Urgent Care you can also help your body to avoid musculoskeletal pain from striking.
How Can Physical Therapy at BKUC Help Me With Pain Management?
The primary way that physical therapy at BKUC helps with pain management is through active rehabilitation. By increasing your mobility and strengthening your muscles you are able to heal faster from injuries, such as auto injuries or sports injuries. As a result, you can reduce the pain in your body at a quicker pace than you would without physical therapy. Physical therapy also involves stimulating the body with feel-good hormones that work as natural pain relieving chemicals. These endorphins help you to overcome pain naturally, while physical therapy also builds up your strength and stability.
What are Some of the Methods Used in Physical Therapy?
Most people are aware of movement therapy including exercise that is used in physical therapy. However, physical therapy can also include cold laser therapy that works to reduce inflammation. It can also include hands-on therapeutic massage to manipulate soft tissue, bones, and joints. There are many types of physical therapy that can benefit individuals as part of their pain management. Just as every patient is different, we understand that each person reacts differently to physical therapy. That is why here at Brooklyn Urgent Care we customize your physical therapy program in relation to your pain management.
Why Should I Consider Going to Brooklyn Urgent Care for Physical Therapy?
At Brooklyn Urgent Care your doctors are ready to assist you with personalized pain management that includes physical therapy. We use this method in conjunction with other pain management techniques, such as acupuncture and chiropractic care. As your physical therapist in Brooklyn, NY we will discuss your pain issues prior to and during your therapy for pain management. Our mission is to help you relieve your pain naturally using physical therapy when feasible for your condition. If you do need pain medication, such as to alleviate chronic pain while in physical therapy, our doctors are able to assist you with that area of pain management, as well.
Why is Diagnostic Imaging Useful?
By being able to provide patients with diagnostic imaging at Brooklyn Urgent Care, we can save you time and money while improving your pain management. Using imaging techniques, such as x-rays or ultrasounds, your urgent care doctor will be able to see what is going on inside of you. For issues, such as bone fractures or internal pain, diagnostic imaging lets us help you without performing exploratory surgery. As a result, we can diagnose your condition faster, without the costly use of surgical procedures, as well as more efficiently. This means we can provide you with the best pain management solution possible for your current medical situation.
What Types of Diagnostic Imaging is Available at Brooklyn Urgent Care?
Here at Brooklyn Urgent Care, we have the technology on site for several diagnostic imaging techniques. These include x-rays, MRIs, and ultrasounds. X-rays are useful for viewing the musculoskeletal system, while MRIs are used to view the brain. Ultrasounds are most commonly associated with pregnancy. However, we also use ultrasounds to check your blood flow and internal organs. These methods help us to diagnose your medical condition so we can best manage your pain here at BKUC.
Is Diagnostic Imaging Safe to Use?
Yes, diagnostic imaging methods including x-rays and MRIs are safe to use when provided by a healthcare professional. The amount of radiation used with diagnostic imaging is very low, which is why the medical industry as a whole has accepted the use of imaging. However, to ensure your total safety we only use diagnostic imaging when we are sure that it can benefit your health. If you have additional questions about the safety of diagnostic imaging please talk to your Brooklyn Urgent Care doctor. We would love to answer your questions regarding this diagnostic tool.
An EKG is an electrocardiogram that tests the electrical activity in your heart. An EKG test is performed by placing electrodes on the skin. It is quick and painless to get an EKG test done. During an EKG test, your heart's electrical activity is recorded as line sketching across a sheet of paper. When there are spikes and dips in the heart activity sketching, these are known as waves. These waves measure the electrical impulse of each heartbeat. During a wave, the heart muscle pumps to squeeze and move blood from the heart. An EKG shows the timing of these waves, or pumps, to determine if there is anything out of sync with your heartbeat or heart.
If you think you have heart problems or are suffering from chest pains, your doctor can use an EKG to gather two types of data. Your Brooklyn Urgent Care doctor may use an EKG test to find out how long it takes for electrical waves to pass in your heart. This is done to test if your heartbeat is irregular, fast, slow, or just right. Your doctor can also use an EKG to find out how much electrical activity is taking place in your heart. This can help them determine if your heart is enlarged or overworked.
How Do I Get an EKG Test at Brooklyn Urgent Care?
If you have an urgent care emergency that requires an EKG test you can get this done at BKUC. This is one of our diagnostic tools that we use to help patients in emergency medical situations. For patients suffering from chest pain or heart-related problems, we can use the EKG test to make a better diagnosis. Please visit Brooklyn Urgent Care immediately if you are suffering from pains in the chest so that we can diagnose your condition.
What is the Difference Between a Bone Fracture and a Break?
When you have a fracture this is a bone that is broken. In other words, there isn't a difference between a fracture and a break. There are several types of fractures including a stress fracture that is a hairline crack in the bone, as well as a compound fracture where the bone breaks out of the skin. You can have a fracture caused by trauma and injury, as well as overuse or disease within the bone. If you think you have a bone fracture it is important to seek urgent care assistance at BKUC immediately for treatment.
Can I Go to Brooklyn Urgent Care for Fractures?
Yes, we treat patients with fractures here at Brooklyn Urgent Care in Brooklyn, NY. For minor broken bones, such as a fractured collarbone, broken finger, or broken toe, we can set that bone for you in-house. We can also work with your orthopedic specialist for more advanced fractures that require extensive treatment. Additionally, we work with pharmacies to help you get your medication for pain, as well as antibiotics and meds for inflammation fast.
What Can I Expect When Going to Brooklyn Urgent Care for a Bone Fracture?
When you come to Brooklyn Urgent Care for a bone fracture we begin with a physical examination to check for visible signs of a fracture. We will also ask you questions regarding how and why you believe you have a fracture. Next, we will use x-rays to determine if the bone is fractured and the extent of the injury. Thanks to the convenience of our in-house x-ray equipment we can get your x-rays taken expediently and in an affordable way. Using this information we are able to either set your fracture or refer you to a specialist for more advanced bone fractures.
If I Think I Have a Broken Bone can I Get Help at Brooklyn Urgent Care?
Yes, we offer comprehensive medical care for a broken bone including onsite x-rays at Brooklyn Urgent Care. By allowing you to get an x-ray here at our urgent care center you save time and money compared to going to an emergency room. Additionally, we can use the information provided by the x-ray to determine how to treat your broken bone. For minor injuries including clean breaks, we may be able to set your bone and provide you with medication. Our dedicated coordinator will work with your primary care physician, specialist, and pharmacy to help you achieve a full recovery.
What Types of X-ray Services are Available at Brooklyn Urgent Care?
Here at Brooklyn Urgent Care, we provide x-ray services for patients in our urgent care center. These x-rays are typically used for examining upper and lower extremities, as well as lungs, the spine, abdominal area, and pelvis. If you need an x-ray for an injury, such as a compound fracture or broken bone, we can help you. Our in-house x-ray machine allows us to assist you in rapid time.
How Do I Get an X-ray at Brooklyn Urgent Care?
At Brooklyn Urgent Care you do not need an appointment to get an x-ray. We are open 9 am to 9 pm Monday to Friday and 10 am to 6 pm Saturday and Sunday to assist your medical needs. You can walk into our facility to get an x-ray, or use our convenient Skip the Wait option to reserve your spot from your home. We make x-ray services for urgent care in Brooklyn as convenient and hassle-free as possible. Let our doctors help you with your fractures, broken bones, or internal aches today by getting an x-ray at Brooklyn Urgent Care.
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package org.ovirt.engine.api.restapi.utils;

import static org.junit.Assert.assertEquals;
import static org.junit.Assert.assertFalse;
import static org.junit.Assert.assertNull;
import static org.junit.Assert.assertTrue;

import org.junit.Test;
import org.ovirt.engine.api.model.UsbType;
import org.ovirt.engine.core.common.businessentities.UsbPolicy;

public class UsbMapperUtilsTest {

    @Test
    public void getIsUsbEnabledEnabledLegacy() {
        UsbPolicy usbPolicy = UsbPolicy.ENABLED_LEGACY;
        assertTrue(UsbMapperUtils.getIsUsbEnabled(usbPolicy));
    }

    @Test
    public void getIsUsbEnabledEnabledNative() {
        UsbPolicy usbPolicy = UsbPolicy.ENABLED_NATIVE;
        assertTrue(UsbMapperUtils.getIsUsbEnabled(usbPolicy));
    }

    @Test
    public void getIsUsbEnabledDisabled() {
        UsbPolicy usbPolicy = UsbPolicy.DISABLED;
        assertFalse(UsbMapperUtils.getIsUsbEnabled(usbPolicy));
    }

    @Test
    public void getUsbTypeEnabledLegacy() {
        UsbPolicy usbPolicy = UsbPolicy.ENABLED_LEGACY;
        assertEquals(UsbMapperUtils.getUsbType(usbPolicy), UsbType.LEGACY);
    }

    @Test
    public void getUsbTypeEnabledNative() {
        UsbPolicy usbPolicy = UsbPolicy.ENABLED_NATIVE;
        assertEquals(UsbMapperUtils.getUsbType(usbPolicy), UsbType.NATIVE);
    }

    @Test
    public void getUsbTypeDisabled() {
        UsbPolicy usbPolicy = UsbPolicy.DISABLED;
        assertNull(UsbMapperUtils.getUsbType(usbPolicy));
    }

}

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After the FOMC decision, the USD has been weakening and has now reach a critical turning point. Hoping that EURUSD can take the lead from AUDUSD and start to fall soon.
Bearish Shark pattern completed on the H4 chart at 1.0790/95.
Price went slightly above the PRZ and is currently supported by the PRZ. I would want to see the price goes back down below the PRZ to be more bearish on the pair.
Comment: AUDUSD already falling, hope that EURUSD will follow suit.
Trade active: Just took the trade at 1.0776, with stops above PtX.
Now the PRZ must act as a resistance with the round figure 1.08 helping as a natural resistance too.
Trade active: Giving you guys an additional view on this pair to support the short.
Trade active: Glad to see the price stayed below the PRZ last night.
This goes to show that although the indicators and signs were all aligned, there is still a possibility that the trade can fail.


Co-ordination is the unification, integration, synchronization of the efforts of group members so as to provide unity of action in the pursuit of common goals. It is a hidden force which binds all the other functions of management. According to Mooney and Reelay, "Co-ordination is orderly arrangement of group efforts to provide unity of action in the pursuit of common goals". According to Charles Worth, "Co-ordination is the integration of several parts into an orderly hole to achieve the purpose of understanding".
Management seeks to achieve co-ordination through its basic functions of planning, organizing, staffing, directing and controlling. That is why, co-ordination is not a separate function of management because achieving of harmony between individuals efforts towards achievement of group goals is a key to success of management. Co-ordination is the essence of management and is implicit and inherent in all functions of management.
Co-ordination through Planning - Planning facilitates co-ordination by integrating the various plans through mutual discussion, exchange of ideas. e.g. - co-ordination between finance budget and purchases budget.
Co-ordination through Organizing - Mooney considers co-ordination as the very essence of organizing. In fact when a manager groups and assigns various activities to subordinates, and when he creates department's co-ordination uppermost in his mind.
Co-ordination through Staffing - A manager should bear in mind that the right no. of personnel in various positions with right type of education and skills are taken which will ensure right men on the right job.
Co-ordination through Directing - The purpose of giving orders, instructions & guidance to the subordinates is served only when there is a harmony between superiors & subordinates.
Co-ordination through Controlling - Manager ensures that there should be co-ordination between actual performance & standard performance to achieve organizational goals.
From above discussion, we can very much affirm that co-ordination is the very much essence of management. It is required in each & every function and at each & every stage & therefore it cannot be separated.


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Vikings: Chuck Foreman waits for call from hall…
Vikings: Chuck Foreman waits for call from hall of fame
Buffalo, NY, Dec. 22, 1975--This Touchdown's a drag--Minnesota Viking running back Chuck Foreman, 44 drags along Buffalo Bill Ed Jones, 26, as he nears the goal line in Buffalo Saturday scoring one of four touchdowns he registered for at 35-13 victory over the Bills.
Former Minnesota Vikings running back Chuck Foreman poses with his 1975 and 1976 NFL Player of the Year trophies and with his Vikings 50 Greatest Players commemorative ball, in his Eden Prairie home on Wednesday, May 20, 2015. (Pioneer Press: Scott Takushi)
2014 photo of Chuck Foreman (left) with Tom Moore. Moore is the Vikings fans who is trying to get Foreman in the Hall of Fame and has spent more than 300 hours he says on an elaborate 18-page document with stats pushing Foreman for the Hall. (Courtesy of Tom Moore)
By Chris Tomasson | ctomasson@pioneerpress.com | Pioneer Press
PUBLISHED: May 22, 2015 at 11:01 pm | UPDATED: October 28, 2015 at 1:08 am
When Chuck Foreman shows up as a substitute teacher in Bloomington, his students already know plenty about him.
Some have read about him on the Internet and watched highlights of the running back starring for the Vikings during the 1970s. They often state their approval when class begins.
"They say things like, 'Mr. Foreman, you're the real deal,"' said Foreman, who primarily serves as a substitute for middle and high schools.
They also sometimes ask why Foreman isn't in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. To him, that's long been a mystifying question.
"There's no question I should be in the Hall of Fame, " said Foreman, 64, who lives in Eden Prairie and also runs a commercial cleaning service. "I know I'm deserving, and I should be in there."
One of these days, Foreman might stop being asked why there's not a bust of him in Canton, Ohio. After years of Foreman getting little consideration for the hall, that could be changing thanks in part to a longtime Minnesota fan named Tom Moore.
Just as Foreman with the Vikings once had decorated linemen Ron Yary, Mick Tingelhoff and Ed White helping pave the way, he now has Moore. The 50-year-old, who lives in the Dallas suburb of Plano, Texas, is on a crusade to get Foreman into the Hall.
Along with Twin Cities resident Mike Olson, Moore began the website Vikefans.com in October 2012. About a year later, Moore, who travels plenty as a sales vice president for Dun & Bradstreet, began a project that gave him something to do during all the time spent in hotel rooms.
Moore, a Minnesota native who moved to Texas when he was 4, had became a Vikings fan when he was 8 in 1972. He remembers his mother sending away for a Foreman autographed picture in the 1970s and getting one.
Moore long had believed Foreman was worthy of the hall of fame. He decided to come up with numbers to prove it.
From the fall of 2013 until the spring of 2014, Moore estimates he spent about 300 hours putting together an elaborate 18-page document on how Foreman's numbers stack up to greats of the game. He also produced a slick 11-minute video.
After playing for the Vikings from 1973-79 and finishing up with New England in 1980, Foreman was bypassed by the hall during his two decades as a regular candidate starting with the class of 1986. He now is eligible for consideration only by the Seniors Committee.
So Moore last year sent his spiel to the nine members of the Seniors Committee. That's the group that last year nominated Tingelhoff, and the center was elected to the hall last January and will be inducted in August.
"Mick Tingelhoff was getting consideration and (former Vikings defensive end) Jim Marshall was getting some," Moore said about starting his quest. "But Marshall is a little harder to get in the hall of fame because he was only a Pro Bowler (twice). We realized there were two guys who weren't getting any consideration, Chuck Foreman and (guard) Ed White, and that if we didn't push them, they would never get consideration."
For now, Moore, with some help from a half-dozen volunteers, has set his sights on getting Foreman to Canton. For Foreman to be regarded as a serious candidate, Moore knows he must be looked at as a multi-purpose back, so his statistical information is geared to that.
Foreman's career rushing total of 5,950 yards isn't overly impressive compared to other hall of fame backs, but looking much better is the 9,106 yards he gained from scrimmage. Foreman, considered one of the best pass-catching backs in NFL history, had 350 career receptions for 3,156 yards and in 1975 led the NFL in receiving. Of his 76 career touchdowns, 53 came on the ground and 23 through the air.
Moore said the day he emailed his information, he was contacted by Rick Gosselin of the Dallas Morning News, head of the Seniors Committee. Gosselin said the committee already was far down the road on the likelihood of nominating Tingelhoff and didn't see much hope for Foreman for the class of 2015, but he offered some down-the-road optimism.
Gosselin said he long has been a supporter of Foreman, a five-time Pro Bowl selection. As for others on his committee, he said Moore's research could lead to some seeing the running back in a different light.
"He needs to be discussed, and he deserves to be discussed," Gosselin said. "I would like to see Chuck Foreman discussed because of the completeness of his game… To me, he's the best running back not in the hall of fame. …. (Moore's work) was very extensive, and if you're on the fence you would think it would encourage you to become a proponent of Chuck Foreman."
Gosselin said each year Seniors Committee members get a list of about 50 candidates and vote on them. The list is pared to 15, and those players are discussed and voted upon in August by five committee members who meet in Canton.
This will be the second year of a five-year period in which the Senior and Contributor committees alternate between being allowed one or two nominees. The Senior Committee will have two nominees for the class of 2016 who will become among 15 finalists voted upon next February by the overall 46-person committee.
Gosselin doesn't see much hope for Foreman in the next class because it's doubtful the Seniors Committee would want to follow Tingelhoff with a player from the same team. However, Gosselin is hopeful Foreman will be discussed extensively in upcoming years and a thorough evaluation be made of his credentials.
"I have no choice but to wait," Foreman said. "I've been waiting all these years. But I don't know what difference it makes just because a Viking got in (for 2015). I'm glad Mick is getting in, but if you're qualified, if you have the numbers, how can you keep a guy out?"
Foreman at least is flattered to have Moore trying to spin the numbers in his favor. Foreman first heard from Moore in 2013, when a call was set up by Foreman's son, Jay, an NFL linebacker from 1999-2006.
Foreman and Moore met for the first and only time at Vikings training camp last summer in Mankato. But they've developed a relationship in which they talk on the phone about once a week, sometimes not even about football.
"(Moore) did a lot of work to come up with this, and I'm grateful," Foreman said. "(The statistics are) phenomenal. … They are guys that have more rushing yardage than me, but what difference does it make if you get 100 yards rushing a game or 100 yards rushing and receiving? Sometimes with running backs they just measure you by the rushing numbers."
Moore pored over box scores at ProFootballReference.com for hours and hours to come up with statistics comparing Foreman as a multi-purpose back to other top backs. He compared him in some instances with all other hall of famers and other times just with backs from his era.
What he came up with includes:
— Foreman ranks second in career points per start (5.43), behind only Jim Brown, when compared to the top 20 NFL rushers in the hall of fame.
— Foreman ranks seventh in combined rushing and receiving yards per NFL start (108.41) when compared to the above 20 backs.
— Foreman ranks third in combined rushing and receiving yards per NFL start, behind only Walter Payton and O.J. Simpson, when compared to nine hall of fame backs from his era.
— Foreman ranks second behind only Payton in both receptions and receiving yards when compared to hall of fame backs from his era.
Foreman expressed surprise when he saw some of Moore's statistics. He didn't realize, for instance, he was the fastest player in NFL history to score 50 touchdowns.
"I look at (the statistics) and say, 'I'm not that bad at all,"' Foreman said with a laugh. "It's good for the ego."
Also surprised after seeing Moore's numbers was Yary. The tackle made seven Pro Bowls starring for the Vikings from 1968-81.
"I knew he was pretty good, but I didn't realize he was this good," Yary said.
Yary believes Foreman should join him in the hall of fame. He said it should be taken into consideration that Foreman played behind a line not as good as some might think.
"I'm just telling you the truth, we had a very good offensive line, but we didn't have a great offensive line," Yary said.
Yary noted that Tingelhoff, who played from 1962-78 and was named to his last of six Pro Bowls in 1969, was 33 when Foreman arrived and on the downside of his career. He pointed out White was traded to San Diego after making the Pro Bowl with the Vikings from 1975-77, and Foreman said that played a role in his decline.
After making the Pro Bowl in each of his first five seasons and having all three of his 1,000-yard rushing seasons from 1975-77, Foreman fell off considerably. Foreman rushed for 749 yards in 1978 and just 223 as a role player during his final Minnesota season of 1979. He was traded to New England and ran for a meager 63 yards at age 30 in 1980 before retiring.
"I got my knee hurt a little bit (in 1978) and then I came back, but I wasn't the same running back that I was," Foreman said. "You get worn out."
Foreman's hall of fame detractors point to a lack of career longevity, a so-so career rushing average of 3.8 yards per carry and his lack of Super Bowl success. In three Super Bowls, Foreman carried 36 times for just 80 yards, and the Vikings lost them all while being outscored 72-27.
"The biggest part (of Foreman not in the hall) is they didn't win a Super Bowl," Gosselin said. "That's been working against all the Vikings. … Of everybody in Canton, 68 percent have a Super Bowl ring. Like it or not, winning championships does come into play."
Still, Foreman believes it should count for plenty at least getting to the big game.
"During my time, I don't think there was a more dominant back," Foreman said. "O.J. was unique but (his Buffalo Bills) didn't win anything. … You've got to look at where a team was before and after someone got there. I think I was the last perfect piece for the Vikings. They were 7-7 (in 1972) before I got there."
After Foreman arrived, the Vikings made the Super Bowl in three of his first four seasons. They went 45-10-1 during the regular season during that period.
"He was a great boost for us," said hall of fame defensive end Carl Eller. "He was very dangerous and a very elusive back running and receiving. I think he should be in the hall of fame."
Also not helping Foreman's hall cause has been some of the huge numbers running backs have put up since he retired. The NFL went from a 14- to a 16-game regular-season schedule in 1978. The game opened up more offensively, and many teams went primarily to one back getting the great bulk of carries.
One back from Foreman's era who recently made the hall of fame with similar statistics was Floyd Little, who played for Denver from 1967-75 and was inducted in 2010 after being a Seniors nominee. Little rushed for 6,323 yards, had 2,418 receiving yards and was a punt and kickoff return threat. But he had just one 1,000-yard rushing season, never appeared in a playoff game, and two of his five "Pro Bowl" appearances were in the AFL All-Star Game.
"I look at it that my numbers are better and I played in three Super Bowls," Foreman said. "If (Little) is in, there's no reason why I shouldn't be in."
Foreman and Moore figure Little having been inducted should help Foreman's cause. In fact, Moore gained some motivation to assist Foreman after seeing how a fan helped Little.
A man by the name of Tom Mackie, who grew up idolizing Little, sent materials on him for several years to hall of fame voters, and Mackie has received some credit for Little's induction. Moore talked to Mackie before beginning his quest.
Moore is prepared to be patient. He realizes Tingelhoff's induction this year makes it unlikely there will be one for Foreman in 2016.
"I think maybe five years," Moore said of how long he realistically is willing to wait. "If he doesn't get serious consideration by then, something is not quite right."
In the meantime, the questions will continue to come from middle and high school students about why Foreman isn't in the hall of fame. All he can tell them now is he doesn't know.
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FOREMAN VS. THE GREATS
A look at how Chuck Foreman ranks in various categories according to statistics compiled by Tom Moore:
POINTS PER START
How Foreman ranks against hall of fame running backs in points per start:
Rank Name Points/Start
1. Jim Brown 6.41
2. Chuck Foreman 5.43
3. Marshall Faulk 5.23
4. Marcus Allen 5.18
5. Gale Sayers 4.94
YARDS PER START
How Foreman ranks against hall of fame running backs from his era in yards from scrimmage per start:
Rank Name Yards Gained/Start
1. Walter Payton 115.57
2. O.J. Simpson 115.33
3. Chuck Foreman 108.41
4. Earl Campbell 100.13
5. Floyd Little 93.99
How Foreman ranks against hall of fame running backs from his era in career receiving yards:
Rank Name Receiving Yards
1. Walter Payton 4,538
2. Chuck Foreman 3,156
3. Floyd Little 2,418
4. Franco Harris 2,287
5. Leroy Kelly 2,281
Chris joined the Pioneer Press in 2013 to cover the Vikings. He was a longtime NBA writer with the Akron Beacon Journal, Rocky Mountain News and AOL FanHouse. Before coming to Minnesota, he covered the Miami Heat and Dolphins for Fox Sports. Chris has won six awards in the past three Pro Football Writers of America contests. Chris is a graduate of Northwestern University, where he spent his college years watching the losingest team in the history of Division I-A football.
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Twins' bullpen needs relief. Who's available as MLB trade deadline nears?
First things first: The Twins' bullpen, as a unit, has not been bad this season, contrary to what some on social media would lead you to believe. Led by Taylor Rogers, who is in the midst of the best season of his career, the Twins' bullpen ranked 11th coming into Monday with a 4.20 earned-run average. The bullpen has a...
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After being snubbed last week when the WNBA announced starters for the All-Star Game, Lynx leaders Sylvia Fowles and Odyssey Sims were named reserves on Monday. This will be the sixth time Fowles has been selected to play in an All-Star Game — her third with the Lynx — and the first time for Sims. It also marks the eighth...
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The Alabama Coastal Birding Trail winds through two counties, but loops are close enough that you can easily drive from one to another. Take your time and do a different loop each morning or tackle three in a day. In between each are plenty of places to eat, sightsee and soak in the local flavour.


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CSA Exclusive: Amazon offers third-party sellers enterprise support
Dan Berthiaume
Senior Editor, Technology
David Nadel, director of selling partner trust at Amazon
Amazon is opening its platform to small businesses looking for access to direct-to-consumer sales infrastructure and services.
Chain Store Age recently spoke with David Nadel, director of selling partner trust at Amazon, about the different services and solutions Amazon offers third-party sellers, especially small-to-medium-sized businesses. According to Nadel,
Amazon can help small businesses rapidly grow their sales on its platform by providing tools, services and scale.
"Amazon has hundreds of millions of customers around the world," said Nadel. "We offer Seller University, which offers thousands of courses to help third-party sellers. We have a program with our Fulfillment by Amazon third-party fulfillment service where new, emerging sellers with unique selections receive discounts on storage and advertising."
[Read more: Amazon doesn't overlook smaller sellers]
Nadel also cited Amazon's ability to provide front- and back-end global selling capability via international storefronts, and said the company will continue to create new tools for third-party sellers that lack infrastructure.
"We offer a range of services, regardless of the product a business sells or invents," said Nadel.
One new service Nadel highlighted is the brand referral bonus, which allows a seller that directs non-Amazon marketing traffic to the site to make a purchase to earn a percentage of that transaction, as well as any other Amazon purchases that customer makes for the following two weeks.
"Some brands are earning thousands of dollars in brand referrals in a single month," he said.
Nadel also mentioned a number of existing solutions and services aimed at third-party sellers, including customizable, multipurpose storefronts that enable customers to learn about a seller and discover the full range of their products. A brand follow feature allows customers to sign up to receive updates on new products and promotions from selected sellers.
"Customers who follow a brand spend double the amount of non-followers," commented Nadel.
Amazon third-party sellers can also leverage the Fulfillment by Amazon infrastructure to provide full distribution for sales made on the platform. Small businesses can also utilize Fulfillment by Amazon as a white-label distribution service for sales made via other channels.
Nadel also had some advice for small businesses that want to engage in direct-to-consumer sales, discussed the effects of ongoing supply chain disruption.
"Listen to your customers," he said. "Feedback is a gift. Stay informed on the changing needs of your customers and use any and all data at your disposal. Meet customers where they are. Grow responsively – your inventory should line up with what your customers want. Direct-to-consumer is powerful."
In terms of supply chain disruption, Nadel said Amazon has already put infrastructure, such as ships, planes and trucks, in place to support the fulfillment needs of its third-party sellers. He also said sellers should follow the example set by Amazon and start their holiday promotional activities early.
"Amazon started our holiday promotion much earlier this year," he said. "We're engaging earlier with customers to smooth out demand over the holiday season. We actually began with early holiday activities last year, and are definitely keeping it up this year."
[Read more: Amazon kicks off Black Friday – in early October]
Editor's Note: Amazon is hosting Amazon Accelerate, its virtual conference for its online seller community, Oct. 20-21, 2021. Speakers including Amazon CEO Andy Jassy, CEO of worldwide consumer Dave Clark, and other Amazon leaders will share news and insights to help sellers develop their businesses, enhance their brands, and effectively partner with Amazon. For registration and more information click here.


A forum for the voluntary and community sector will take place on Thursday 13 December 2018 to bring together representatives from across Tewkesbury Borough to discuss local issues and projects.
Members of the public are invited to join Tewkesbury borough councillors and staff from the Public Services Centre in commemorating Remembrance Day.
Tewkesbury will be packed with runners next Sunday (13 May 2018) as the half marathon takes to the roads for another year. Advice to those planning to drive in and around Tewkesbury on Sunday is to plan ahead as there will be some road closures taking place.


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For minor burns, natural medicine may be helpful after the burn is cleaned with soap and cold water and gently dried. Because of the risk of infection, topical applications should not be made to blistered or open burn wounds, unless under medical supervision. Extensive burns or burns causing more than minor discomfort should be treated by a healthcare professional.
What are the symptoms of burns? Symptoms depend on the severity and cause of the burn but usually include pain and sensitivity to touch. The skin may appear swollen, blistered, dried, charred, weeping, or red, gray, or black-colored.
Conventional treatment options: Conventional treatment depends on the depth of the burn and amount of body area affected. Minor burns are treated with topical ointments and dressings. Severe burns are considered an emergency, requiring hospitalization. They are typically treated by surgical removal of burned tissue followed by grafting of skin or synthetic substitutes. In addition, topical antimicrobial agents (e.g., silver sulfadiazine, mafenide acetate, and silver nitrate) and systemic antibiotics are used to manage infection.
Despite a lack of research on the subject, using vitamin E topically on minor burns is a popular remedy. This makes sense, because some of the damage done to the skin is oxidative, and vitamin E is an antioxidant. Some doctors suggest simply breaking open a capsule of vitamin E and applying it to the affected area two or three times per day. Vitamin E forms are listed as either "tocopherol" or "tocopheryl" followed by the name of what is attached to it, as in "tocopheryl acetate." While both forms are active when taken by mouth, the skin utilizes the tocopheryl forms very slowly.12 13 Therefore, those planning to apply vitamin E to the skin should buy the tocopherol form.
Colloidal silver has been used as a topical antiseptic for minor burns for over a century. Internal use of colloidal silver is not recommended for this condition.
Calendula cream may be applied to minor burns to soothe pain and help promote tissue repair. It has been shown in animal studies to be anti-inflammatory17 and to aid repair of damaged tissues.18 The cream is applied three times per day. Plantain is regarded as similar to calendula in traditional medicine, though usually the whole leaf is applied directly to the burn as a poultice.
1. Souba WW, Wilmore D. Diet and nutrition in the care of the patient with surgery, trauma, and sepsis. In Shils ME, Olson JA, Shike M, et al. Modern Nutrition in Health and Disease, 9th ed. Baltimore, MD: Williams & Wilkins, 1999, 1589-618.
2. Fuchs J. Potentials and limitations of the natural antioxidants RRR-alpha-tocopherol, L-ascorbic acid and beta-carotene in cutaneous photoprotection.Free Radic Biol Med 1998;25:848-73.
5. Werninghaus K, Meydani M, Bhawan J, et al. Evaluation of the photoprotective effect of oral vitamin E supplementation. Arch Dermatol 1994;130:1257-61.
7. Ribaya-Mercado JD, Garmyn M, Gilchrest BA, et al. Skin lycopene is destroyed preferentially over beta-carotene during ultraviolet irradiation in humans. J Nutr 1995;125:1854-9.
8. Paetau I, Khachik F, Brown ED, et al. Chronic ingestion of lycopene-rich tomato juice or lycopene supplements significantly increases plasma concentrations of lycopene and related tomato carotenoids in humans. Am J Clin Nutr 1998;68:1187-95.
9. Dreher F, Gabard B, Schwindt DA, et al. Topical melatonin in combination with vitamins E and C protects skin from ultraviolet-induced erythema: a human study in vivo. Br J Dermatol 1998;139:332-9.
10. Dreher F, Denig N, Gabard B, et al. Effect of topical antioxidants on UV-induced erythema formation when administered after exposure. Dermatology 1999;198:52-5.
11. Fuchs J. Potentials and limitations of the natural antioxidants RRR-alpha-tocopherol, L-ascorbic acid and beta-carotene in cutaneous photoprotection. Free Radic Biol Med 1998;25:848-73 [review].
12. Beijersbergen van Henegouwen GM, Junginger HE, de Vries H. Hydrolysis of RRR-alpha-tocopheryl acetate (vitamin E acetate) in the skin and its UV protecting activity (an in vivo study with the rat). J Photochem Photobiol B 1995;29:45-51.
13. Norkus EP, Bryce GF, Bhagavan HN. Uptake and bioconversion of alpha-tocopheryl acetate to alpha-tocopherol in skin of hairless mice. Photochem Photobiol 1993;57:613-5.
14. Visuthikosol V, Chowchuen B, Sukwanarat Y, et al. Effect of aloe vera gel to healing of burn wound: A clinical and histologic study. J Med Assoc Thai 1995;78:403-9.
15. Loveman AB. Leaf of Aloe vera in treatment of Roentgen ray ulcers. Arch Derm Syph 1937;36:838-43.
16. Williams MS, Burk M, Loprinzi CL, et al. Phase III double-blind evaluation of an Aloe vera gel as a prophylactic agent for radiation-induced skin toxicity. Int J Rad Oncol Biol Phys 1996;36:345-9.
17. Della Loggia R, Tubaro A, Sosa S, et al. The role of triterpenoids in the topical anti-inflammatory activity of Calendula officinalis flowers. Planta Medica 1994;60:516-20.
18. Patrick KFM, Kumar S, Edwardson PAD, Hutchinson JJ. Induction of vascularisation by an aqueous extract of the flowers of Calendula officinalis L the European marigold. Phytomedicine 1996;3:11-8.
19. Werbach MR, Murray MT. Botancial Influences on Illness. Tarzana, CA: Third Line Press, 2000, 143-7.
20. Jichova E, Konigova R, Prusik K. Acupuncture in patients with thermal injuries. Acta Chir Plast 1983;25:102-8.
21. Sumano H, Mateos G. The use of acupuncture-like electrical stimulation for wound healing of lesions unresponsive to conventional treatment. Am J Acupunct 1999;27:5-14.
22. Lewis SM, Clelland JA, Knowles CJ, et al. Effects of auricular acupuncture-like transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation on pain levels following wound care in patients with burns: a pilot study. J Burn Care Rehabil 1990;11:3229.


Whilst having a brand new FSDU is great, the question is what do you do with your old one that you have decided to replace? Like everything when it is looked after properly then it will last it's time, however free standing display units are regarded as being temporary displays meaning they are meant to last a while, but not forever. This gives retailers the opportunity to refresh in-store marketing campaigns and generate new interest with new offers and products.
What makes Simpson Group's FSDUs the best?
We supply high quality printing on multiple finishes. These are printed on our digital printers and then switched over to screen printing depending on the desired printing.
We collate and pack all of our orders and ship them directly to you using our next day delivery courier. Why should you wait?
We print on recyclable material, which in the long run will benefit your business.
We offer variable printing known as web 2 print. This gives you option to create location specific artwork depending on the printing solution you require. You don't have to rely on a design team to manually change your variables!
When it comes to corrugated cardboard there is a whole range to choose from. By recycling your units, it reduces the demand for virgin timber. It takes approximately three tons of timber to produce one ton of virgin timber, therefore we are advocates of recycling at Simpson Group. We are currently ISO9001 recognised and have also achieved ISO14001 certification. We have also attained a number of industry certifications, including: ISO Environmental & Quality Standards.
As we are committed to the environment reducing the amount of wastage that we produce we were on of the very first printing companies in the UK to move to solvent free UV ink. As well as all members of staff undertake waste management and recycling training.
We work with a range of different types of flute profiles, however the most common one that we use is EB Flute. EB flute is usually 3800-4100 microns (3.8mm – 4.1mm) in thickness. EB flute consists of a thin wall consisting of a fine thin E flute, and then supporting this is the commonly used B flute, which is thicker in depth. This gives our unit an exceptionally sturdy finish that looks great when printed on.
If you would like to discuss which material would best suit your POS requirements please give us a call on 0191 416 1579.


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The American Civil Liberties Union of Texas is the leading civil rights organization in the Lone Star State. The ACLU of Texas continues our work to secure and protect civil rights for Texans throughout the state. In the courts and in the legislature, we fight for smart justice reforms that will result in the fair treatment of everyone. We fight for immigrants who have been unconstitutionally detained and discriminated against. We fight for racial equality, LGBTQ equality, and reproductive freedom. We will continue to work daily in the courts, in local and state governmental bodies and in the streets to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed to every person in this country by the Constitution and laws of the United States.
We need a creative thinker with a passion for our mission. We want someone who is conversant in and will speak compellingly about the ACLU's work across the many issue areas of civil liberties and civil rights. The Communications Director is based in Houston and plays a vital role in shaping a bold vision to protect the liberties that define our democracy. We're looking for an action-oriented leader who will collaboratively develop new content for advocacy and public-education initiatives online and through print collateral, providing project management support for the entire organization and help drive the organization's total communications, marketing, and advocacy initiatives.
Our next Communications Director will exhibit outstanding interpersonal skills and be able to problem-solve, multi-task, respond swiftly to a sometimes wildly changing landscape, and work independently as well as work with others as a part of a team in a collaborative environment. S/he/they will have a commitment to racial equity, diversity and belonging with an approach that values the individual and respects differences and builds networks that move items to action.
Help define the next 50 years of ACLU of Texas constituent and member engagement as a part of the leadership team;
Lead, manage and foster talent in the communications department;
Manage relationships with communications consultants and program staff;
Manage and monitor the annual department budget, and maintain ongoing evaluation and reporting of key benchmarks;
Lead the strategic development of communications priorities and opportunities to best amplify our work and affect the public narrative;
Oversee the ACLU's newspaper, television, and radio presence in Texas' markets by ensuring relationships with key reporters, editorial boards, and producers are cultivated by communications staff as well as other key staff;
Bring sophisticated framing and messaging skills and tools to our core areas;
Identify new strategies for injecting ACLU issues into the public debate to help sustain and grow a civil rights and civil liberties narrative;
Elevate the ACLU's influence online, and bring an inspiring and professional perspective to digital and social media across all platforms;
Foster work that builds loyal organizational followings on social media platforms;
Responsible for oversight and delivery of promotional materials, such as the annual report and other collateral publications;
Work within the Communications department and with the Legal, Policy & Field Engagement departments and Executive Director to manage organizational partnerships and coalitions to advance shared issue goals and strategies;
Support overall organizational development and implementation of the Strategic Plan;
Develop the framework for standardization of data collection, analysis and database management;
Prepare written reports, meetings summaries, and related materials as required.
You have seven years' experience in new media, traditional media, digital communications, graphic design, branding, and message development;
You have management experience with a demonstrated track record of effectively running a team or organization; this includes managing graphic-design and content writers including ability to synthesize complex information from a variety of sources, including attorneys, ACLU of Texas personnel and volunteers, policymakers, lobbyists and public-relations professionals, and other colleagues;
You have advanced interpersonal, oral and written communication, and presentation skills with a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, compellingly, comfortably, and respectfully with donors, staff, and lay leaders in conversation or print;
You can prioritize concurrent tasks; manage a high-volume workload; pay attention to detail, work with a sense of urgency, adapting quickly to changing priorities; and meet moving deadlines;
You have experience with recruiting, developing, and managing a highly talented and diverse staff, as well as overseeing budget and administration;
You have substantive knowledge of the operation of the political, public policy and advocacy arenas in Texas;
Generous paid time off (PTO)
Flexible schedule and work/life balance
100% company-paid health insurance
Your choice of computer setup (Mac or PC)
Team building events and activities
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity within our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, involvement with the criminal legal system or differently-abled status.
Email a letter of application, resume and an autobiographical essay no longer than two pages. The essay should cover something that is not apparent from a resume.
Email Information: jobs@aclutx.org | Attn: Director of Communications


After attending a recent business event in Brighton, I was encouraged to hear that there is an active channel for securing new work and contracts for the 2012 olympics relating to digital media and marketing. And I thought it would be worth sharing.
Below are a selection of free services that enable businesses to compete for contract opportunities linked to the London 2012 Games and other major public and private sector buying organisations.
With a particular focus on supply chain opportunities, many of them act as a brokerage service, matching buyers with potential suppliers.
Business Link will be giving access to focused business support through their network, the aim of this will help to boost the long–term competitiveness of your business. This support is free and will help focus and strengthen your business for the long-term.


We sat down with Foley High School Varsity Basketball Player De'Forest Perdue, chosen as January's Basketball Player of the month by Coach Hunter, to take a look on how he came into playing basketball.
When did you begin playing basketball?
I started playing basketball in the 7th grade. It was so much fun because all of my friends where on the team. SQUAD!
What is your position in basketball ?
My position on the team is a power forward.
What inspired you to start playing basketball?
In basketball, the person that inspires me the most is Paul George. He is a wonderful player, and I hope one day I can be just as great as he is.
Do you have any plans of basketball for your future?
I hope to play basketball in college, but pro. ball is more of a dream rather than a goal.
What is your favorite basketball team?
My favorite team of all time would have to be the Indiana Pacers. Let's Go Pacers!
If you could give a future basketball player some advice, what would you say?
Well, the obvious would be to work hard. Keep grinding until you reach your goals. And always remember, anything is possible if you practice and put forth effort to achieve it.
I love the article you wrote about him. You did a great job Heaven!!


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Q: EF Core 5 lambda expression for removign more than 10 records based on where condition This is my SQl query:
; WITH cte(rownum) AS
(
    SELECT
        ROW_NUMBER() OVER (ORDER BY Col2 DESC) --date c
    FROM
        [table]
    WHERE
        [Col1] = @col   //filter
)
DELETE FROM cte
WHERE rownum > 10

Please let me know how to convert this SQL to an EF Core lambda expression
Thanks
EDIT: i know remove Range ,,but how to row number function to in lambda?
EDIT:
await _unitOfWork.tables.DeleteAsync(  ?);

A: I mock as below. Use RemoveRange, OrderByDescending and Skip. Hope this would help:
using (var db = new MyDbContext())
{
  db.Persons.Add(new Person(){id=1,name="Danny",age=20});
  db.Persons.Add(new Person(){id=2,name="Archer",age=55});
  db.Persons.Add(new Person(){id=3,name="John",age=18});
  db.Persons.Add(new Person(){id=4,name="Cena",age=13});
  db.Persons.Add(new Person(){id=5,name="T-Rax",age=4});

  db.SaveChanges();
  Console.WriteLine("Before removing ....");
  foreach( var p in db.Persons)
  {
    Console.WriteLine($"Name :{p.name} , Age : {p.age}");
  }
  Console.WriteLine("\n");

  db.Persons.RemoveRange(db.Persons.Where(i => i.age<50).OrderByDescending(i => i.age).Skip(2).ToList());
  db.SaveChanges();

  Console.WriteLine("After removing ....");
  foreach( var p in db.Persons)
  {
    Console.WriteLine($"Name :{p.name} , Age : {p.age}");
  }
}
Console.Read();

A: In EF ALL data modifications should go through ChangeTracker. And you cannot execute such query via LINQ, which is preliminary QUERY language extension not DML.
Anyway, leaving here example how to do that EF Core extension linq2db.EntityFrameworkCore (note, that I'm one of the creators)
var query = table
    .Where(t => t.Col1 == col1)
    .Select(t => new
    {
        RN = Sql.Ext.RowNumber().Over().OrderByDesc(t.Col2).ToValue()
    })
    .Where(x => x.RN > 10)
    .Delete();

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