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Here's what happened with that Mastodon EP
Posted by Bram Teitelman on May 4, 2016
Tomorrow (5) Mastodon will play their only scheduled show in the United States this year as they hit Philadelphia's Electric Factory with The Dillinger Escape Plan for a one-off show as part of the Craft Brewers Conference. To help pump up the show, Brann Dailor called into Philly's rock station, WMMR to chat about the band's connection to Philly, the show, and what will become the next album. When we interviewed them back in 2014 when Once More 'Round the Sun was released, Brann told us there was an EP in the works that would consist of slower, more moody songs, calling it a "winter warmer." Yet here we are, over two years after the album's release and no EP. It turns out that some of those songs made their way to what will become the band's nest record:
"At the moment, it's just a ton of riffs, and they're kind of starting to form songs now, so we kind of have a… And we have some stuff that didn't make the last record, and not because it wasn't awesome, but it just didn't fit the vibe of the stuff we had more of. And we were gonna do this winter EP thing, but that material's kind of morphed into more than just that, so I think it'll warrant a full album release. So we have that stuff, and then we have a whole new crop of songs. We have a lot of material, so we have to whittle it down at the moment. And we're still just kind of experimenting. We go over to Bill's basement and sit down there and riff out, and throw everything up against the wall and see what sticks."
So the next Mastodon album could be a little more slow and moody then? Ok, we're listening…
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We were chatting about this at work the other day, which got me thinking. I don't really like following a recipe most of the time. For me, a cookbook is something you flip through, feel inspired by and then set to the side or maybe glance at once you really get cooking.
That said, I have 18 cookbooks at home, which seems excessive but I'm told isn't really. Out of those 18, there are only six that I assume I'll keep forever. The others are just sort of hanging out until space considerations force me to send them on their way. So while Mastering the Art of French Cooking: Volume One, How to Cook Everything, Plenty and the nine other loiterers on my shelf are all lovely books for various reasons, they just aren't the ones I'm saving if my counter suddenly gets chopped in half.
So now let's get to the keepers. I don't care to go into an evaluation of each of these books that's as rigorous as the one advocated by Dr. J. Evans Pritchard, PhD, but I would like to share why each has earned a spot on my shelf.
Let me just get this out now: I'm a Francophile, so good French cookbooks are going to rank high on my list. And this one by Ms. Dusoulier, as I've gushed before, is soooooo good. What I love most is how she focuses on modern, everyday French cooking from the point of view of a practical home cook living in the real (not postcard-y) Paris, with average skills and scads of zeal.
There are recipes for hyper-traditional French dishes like boeuf bourguignon and ratatouille, but none of it is intimidating. There are also equally un-intimidating recipes for a curried turkey sandwich, bulgur-stuffed zucchini and a lamb tagine. This cookbook presents the food that's prepared in a real, multicultural Paris, by real French people who pay bills and work during the day, but who still manage to make feeding themselves and their loved ones a lovely, thoughtful act.
I would say that I've made 80% of the recipes in this book, and there is not a single one that I wouldn't make again. I reach for it over and over, especially when I'm having guests over and I want to serve something that's slightly unexpected but won't cause me undue amounts of stress.
Also, this book is lightweight and thin. I can't imagine ever not having enough space for this little guy.
So this cookbook came out in 2014 and immediately vaulted to the protected space on my shelf. Like Chocolate & Zucchini, it's filled with modern, everyday versions of French classics as well as dishes representative of France's diversity.
And oh, the photos! My Paris Kitchen is laden with gorgeous photography of food, places, tools and people. Just flipping through it for a few minutes takes the edge off my near-constant hankering to be wandering through the market streets of Paris.
I've been a fan of Mr. Lebovitz's blog for years because a) he's basically living my dream and b) his recipes are always so damn good. This book is like a best-of. It's full of staples and surprises, and I'm especially inspired by his final chapter of essential sauce and condiment recipes. Seriously, all those years I was buying crème fraîche instead of making it? Zut alors!
Lebovitz has a very straightforward, helpful way of presenting recipes that makes them easy to use, unlike another cookbook I love (I'll get to you in a minute, Joy of Cooking). Plus, it's packed with about as many funny anecdotes of life in Paris as it is wonderful recipes, so it's delightful to read even when you have no intention of cooking anything that day.
This book meets several of my keeper criteria: it's a comprehensive look at a specific cuisine, and it's filled to the brim with lush photography and delicious recipes. I have some quibbles with Ms. Wolfert's tone from time to time (can we just stop calling Morocco "exotic" already?), but the recipes are wonderful. They're not terribly simple and they do require planning, but the results are always impressive.
Wolfert obviously has a tremendous love for Moroccan cuisine that comes through in her descriptions and interstitial notes. But I especially love how fastidious she is, challenging you to do the work required of this food. Now, that doesn't mean I'm going to do the work, which is probably why I've only made it through about a quarter of the recipes in here, but I appreciate a cookbook writer who insists I take the time to put up my own preserved lemons months in advance. Though if you're really in a pinch, she does give a recipe for "quick" ones that only take FIVE DAYS to prepare. This is a dedication to authenticity I respect.
There have been many smart reviews written about this cookbook already, and I don't have much to add to what's already been written — except to say that I have never been so consistently floored by each recipe I've tried in a cookbook, magazine or blog in my life as I have with this book.
Sure, there's that puffy cover that you may or may not hate, and the ingredient lists are gulp-inducing, but these recipes are other-worldly good. The first thing I ever made from it was the chicken with caramelized onion and cardamom rice, and it was such a hit at home that as soon as the leftovers were gone (next day), I made it again immediately, and that also disappeared just as quickly. And as a rule, Mr. Natalie doesn't eat leftovers.
A word about those ingredient lists: yes, they can be intimidating. They are long, and there are things in there that you may never have heard of. But once you are equipped for one of the recipes in this book, you will also have the pantry ingredients for five or six others. Don't let the ingredient lists stop you.
When my mom was teaching me how to cook, we used family recipes handwritten on index cards and this book (6th edition) — and that's it. I inherited our copy when I moved out on my own after college, and though I don't use it very frequently anymore, I will never get rid of it. The spine is broken, various pages are torn and there are splatters and stains all over it.
To me, this cookbook serves more as an encyclopedia or dictionary than as inspiration. I'll reach for it if I can't remember what internal temperature to cook pork to, or if I've forgotten how to truss a chicken. (This would only be if I were curious about how to truss a chicken; I can't imagine ever taking the time to actually do it.) I also find it reassuring to flip through and see the really dated information on skinning porcupine and the like. Having this on my shelf makes me feel confident I could make something tasty with just about any ingredient that comes my way.
Above all, I'm grateful for the way this book forced me to learn one of the most important lessons in cooking: read the damn recipe all the way through before you start doing anything. Because the recipes in this book begin with steps, rather than a list of ingredients, I found it so tempting to just get started when I was learning. Chop these shallots over there, get this skillet hot over here, flip the page and oh! I was supposed to let this meat marinate overnight and I should have already made a brown sauce? Great. Now what?
Nothing teaches an out-on-her-own-for-the-first-time cook to be more prudent than wasting a significant amount of food because she couldn't be bothered to read a recipe first. Thank you, Irma and Marion!
This cookbook is often described as the French Joy of Cooking — it was first published in 1932 and its purpose was to demystify French cuisine for the average home cook. A few years ago, it was released in English for the first time — edited by Clotilde Dusoulier of Chocolate & Zucchini fame — and so I had to snap it up. Carefully. The thing weighs a ton.
Aside from the absolutely gorgeous photos, what I love most about Mathiot's book is how dead simple it makes every French recipe out to be. I am not exaggerating when I say that her recipe for boeuf bourguignon is exactly five sentences long. The book's language is simple and straightforward, making the most complex dishes seem as simple as a minor Ikea assembly job.
Of course, this is a blessing and a curse; a few of the recipes from this book that I've tried have turned out just so-so, and I think the brevity of the descriptions is somewhat to blame for that. I don't know if this is a translation issue. I've been meaning to pick up an older copy in French and give those recipes a whirl.
This is going to sound odd, but here goes: I almost don't care. I love this book because I can page through it and feel inspired to cook a homey, simple French dish of some sort. Whether the recipe I use (if I even use one) comes from this book or the internet is beside the point. I Know How to Cook has inspired me to cook something, and has made me feel like I'm capable of doing it, and that is all I'm asking of it — or any other cookbook I choose to hold onto.
So how many cookbooks do you own right now? What criteria do you use to decide which ones are keepers?
-A16 from Nate Appleman: Great primer on lesser-known Italian wine varietals and the BEST meatballs.
-The French Laundry from Thomas Keller: Gorgeous. Aspirational,Inspirational.
-Au Pied de Cochon from Martin Picard: Foie Gras, French wine, and crazy (yet amazing) illustrations.
I do try not to judge a book by its cover, but those puffy covers on the Ottolenghi books are the worst. They take up extra shelf space without any additional content, and they look like the printer only had children's book covers left and decided to run with it.
The 1966 edition of the completely ridiculous Old Mr. Boston De Luxe (yes, two words) Official Bartender's Guide–it was a gift, and some of the drinks are truly horrid, but I like keeping it around.
Trying the chicken cardamom recipe tonight. Will let you know how it comes out!


This DYI recipe is a nice one to use for a variety of skin problems. Not only do the herbs in it contain anti-fungal and antibacterial properties, but some also support and promote cell regeneration for fast healing.
Infuse the herbs into the olive oil. There are two methods for this procedure. You can either combine the herbs and the olive oil in a jar with an airtight lid and leave for 4 weeks, shaking the jar every day. The other method is quicker. Simply heat the herbs and olive oil over a very low heat in a double boiler for about 3 hours until the oil is completely infused with the herbs. It will change color to take on a stronger green.
Strain the herbs out of the oil by pouring the mixture through cheesecloth. Let all the oil drip out and then tightly squeeze the herbs to get the remaining oil separated from the plant material.
Discard the herbs and save the infused oil.
Melt the beeswax in a pan with low heat. After the beeswax is completely melted, add in the infused oil and gentle heat just until the wax and oil comb. If desired, add vitamin E.
Add the Grapefruit essential oil to the warmed oil and beeswax.
Pour into small glass jars, let cool and cover. Label salve. Use topically on wounds, diaper rash, or other skin issues.
Note: To keep the salve fresh longer, store in refrigerator and it will keep up to one year. If not refrigerated, the salve should be used within 6 months.
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Top 11 Celebrities Who Went From Rich To Broke
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When you are a celebrity and you are extremely rich you tend to get phone calls from everyone and one of them is IRS. They know you are rich and are going to ask you to pay your taxes. At times, there are decisions you don't take wisely once you become rich, and that leads you to become broke. Here are the celebrities who went from rich to dirt.
1. Pamela Anderson:
Some of us remember Pamela from back in the days when Baywatch was a hit. Some might know her because of her rocking ex-husbands, Tommy Lee and Kid Rock. And the rest of us might know her because of her appearance in Playboy. Whatever is it, you know Pamela Anderson and you will never forget, just like IRS didn't forget her. After spending a lot of money on plastic surgery and also to chic up her house where she spent more than a million, IRS questioned her about not paying her taxes. She had no money left leaving her bankrupt where she had to sell the house that she remodeled.
2. Toni Braxton:
Music fans might remember 'Unbreak My Heart' by Toni in the 1990's. After this hit song, Toni did not have a collection of famous songs, but that didn't help her from spending money. Her overspending of money led her to fill forms of bankruptcy. She had two bankruptcy forms to fill one in 2010 and the other in 2013. Six months later after filling the forms, she bought a $3 million dollar house next to Justin Bieber and Kourtney Kardashian. For now, she is trying to get her life back on track, but you never know when she will be filling the next bankruptcy form.
3. Gary Busey:
In 2014, Gary was part of an Amazon commercial where he was entertaining viewers and in 2015, he took part in Dancing with the Stars where he finished on the 10th place. As of now he is doing nothing but before all of this the actor had financial problems due to his medical problem. In 1988, he had met with an accident where he injured his head and was later diagnosed with cancer. He was left with a huge amounted bill, but this did not stop him from entertaining people and making up the money that he lost.
4. Courtney Love:
She was the girlfriend of Kurt Cobain and the lead singer of Hole. There were a lot of rumours spreading by the Nirvana fans that she was the reason Kurt had passed away. After the Nirvana stars death, Courtney began spending huge chunks of money and had developed a habit of doing drugs which led to Bankruptcy. This led to her losing her house. Nirvana's diehard fans don't feel even a tad bit sorry for her.
5. Brendan Fraser:
Isn't it a bit shocking that he is one of the people who have made the list even though he appears in films? In the early 2000's he would earn around $2 million a year, but he didn't stop spending the money he earned at that very moment itself. Due to his old salary, he also has to pay $75,000 for child support. His net value has fallen. You will see him in his next film when he is falling short of money.
6. Michael Jackson:
We all yet remember the sad demise of our very favourite MJ. Even though he was one of the most successful stars out there in pop, he spent money very ravishingly especially on plastic surgery and on his property in Neverland Ranch. It was an amazing place with an amazing cost. Every year he had to pay $10 million to keep it running. He had to take loans and after his death, he left his children with debts.
7. Gary Coleman:
All of us, remember Gary Coleman who was the small size child actor from a popular show in the 1980's 'Different Strokes'. He made $8 million in that show itself but was not allowed to use it till 18. By his 18th birthday, the cash ended up being $200,000. Once his hands were set on the money, he didn't know how to control himself from spending it and by 1999 he was bankrupt.
8. Nicolas Cage:
Cage being one of the famous actors is here on the list of broke celebrities. He spent like there was no tomorrow and purchased many things such as private jets, mansions, cars, boats, etc. And soon enough Nicolas was left with no money, making him bankrupt with a debt of $14 million. All his purchases had to be sold out to clear the debt.
9. Lindsay Lohan:
She had a very good acting career by being in the best movies in the mid-2000 like Parent Trap, Mean Girls, Just My Luck and so on. After some period, her career derailed. Her life turned into a circus; she went into a habit of partying and doing drugs. It was tough for her later to get a role back again in acting and in 2010 she went bankrupt where she had to pay almost a quarter million.
10. Willie Nelson:
For the past 20 years, Nelson was the opposite of being bankrupt but between 1990 and 1993 he was in a deep financial problem. He went completely bankrupt and owed $16 million. He had a happy ending as he released an album and made up the money that he lost. For now, he is doing just fine while singing around the world and trying to legalize marijuana.
11. Lena Headey:
If you are a Game of Thrones fan you know Lena. She plays the evil queen but not in real life. After her divorce in 2012 and fight for custody by 2013, she was left with just $5. At a loss, she sold her Hollywood Hills home to get back up.
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Title: Addressing the unspeakable : the feral child as literary device
Author: Fenlon, Carol
Awarding Body: Edge Hill University
Current Institution: Edge Hill University
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This project aims to explore the fictional image of the feral child through practice-based and critical research. The novel Consider The Lilies, comprising the main body of the thesis, explores the relationship between Vicky, a woman who suffered isolated confinement as a child, and Jack, the main narrator, as he searches for his lost identity. In the critical component, analysis of the image using historical perspectives locates its function within the text as one of radical critique, reviewing existing social practices from a defamiliansed perspective. Exploration of contemporary texts focuses this critique on the role of language in the formation of the individual consciousness. The application of psychoanalytic theories, in particular the work of Julia Kristeva on the semiotic chora, identifies the function of the fictional image of the feral child as a catalyst permitting the expression of the semiotic in the text. An examination of a specific text, Jill Dawson's Wild Boy (2003) tests this proposition and evaluates the poetics involved in the composition. The simultaneous development of practice-based and critical research is discussed in the chapter on the poetics of wildness which traces the writing process and its motivation. The concluding arguments consolidate the position that the fictional image of the feral child acts as a catalyst permitting an address to the unspeakable and the expression of the semiotic in the text which carries a revolutionary potential but recognise that this image is only one means of making such address, situating this research as part of an ongoing poetics which will continue to influence future writing.
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In publicly traded companies, governance is achieved through the Board of Directors. They establish various governance committees to get the job done. They also set up high level rules and processes for senior management to follow. The interests of shareholders are also protected by the Board of Directors. When it comes to setting technology direction, similar core committees and high level rules and processes are set up by the architecture group to determine priorities for the technology organization. When technology decisions need to be made in line with the company's strategic objectives, while maximizing ROI, IT architects act as extensions of senior management by providing an oversight.
Operations that function on a larger scale or have an industrialized output have sometimes the most flexibility in terms of their location. Strip malls, large supermarkets, industrial goods production and sales outfits all are usually found to be located in specially designated industrial parks and other such areas. Considering that industrial land solutions are getting rather common, it has become necessary to sift through the options to choose the one that is best for you.
What if only one employee closed out the restaurant and left at 11 pm with the bank deposit? These behind-the-scenes activities prior to the opening of the business also allow owners to get a feel for how the team will work together. The Enterprise Prism contains the three levels of wealth. That do we feel right here? Cannon says, "In any industry, there are going to be events that may not be avoided.
The beauty of the whole system is based in simple connections with people who need your services. I've certainly learned the hard way of not doing this. His XL magazine was the world's first magazine that deals with social enterprise.
They allow for your business to expand its reach, and ease entrance into a market you may not know that much about. Start looking for good vintage pieces, remodel them a little, and begin to sell them online.
Social reasons can be that you don't know the people with the right skills to make your idea a reality. Operations that function on a larger scale or have an industrialized output have sometimes the most flexibility in terms of their location.
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9,500 Palestinian children detained by Israel since 2000
February 15, 2014 at 12:20 pm | Published in: Middle East, News
Palestinian researcher and former prisoner Abdul-Nasser Ferwaneh released statistics on Tuesday showing that Israeli occupation forces have detained around 9500 Palestinian minors since the beginning of the second Intifada in September 2000.
The statistics showed a steady increase in the number of minors detained over the last year. "This increase raises concerns about the future of the Palestinian childhood," Ferwaneh said.
Minor detentions, according to the statistics, have been carried out randomly against both individual children and groups. The children are then exposed to different kinds of physical and psychological torture before, during and after the investigations.
"All confessions taken from them are always false because they are taken under torture and blackmail," Ferwaneh said. "Then, Israeli courts insist on using such confessions."
Ferwaneh described the detention centres, saying that "whether before or after their trials, they are kept in detention centres that lack the essential needs of a prisoner."
Defying international human rights law, "Israeli occupation forces also use Palestinian minors as human shields."
According to the statistics released by Ferwaneh, the annual detention rate of Palestinian minors is 760. Currently there are 243 minors under 18, including 42 under 16 in Israeli jails.
These statistics exclude hundreds of adult prisoners who were minors at the time of their detention, "Some of them received long-term and life sentences."
During 2012 881 minors were detained, "an increase of 26 per cent from the previous year."
However, what "raises serious concerns" is that during the first period of this year 293 minors have been detained, "a 9.3 per cent increase from the same time of the previous year and a 34.4 per cent increase from the same time in 2011."
Ferwaneh insisted that such Israeli acts against Palestinian children constitute clear violations of international law conventions. He called for all human rights organisations to do their best to protect the Palestinian children from Israeli detention.
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Spotted: A new Gossip Girl series
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By Bea del Rio B. del Rioon July 18, 2019
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Gossip Girl—the iconic series which had all of us dressing in preppy fashion—is coming back! Yes, it's official: We'll have ourselves a new gang of drama-laden upper east-siders hounded by Gossip Girl, who will have a new weapon: Social media.
Other than the fact that it will take place eight years after Gossip Girl was revealed, not much is known about the plot. "The prestige series will address just how much social media—and the landscape of New York itself—has changed in the intervening years," a release said. The series, based on the book by Cecily von Ziegesar, is said to have 10 hour-long episodes and will be under HBO Max. Also, Joshua Safran, the creator of the original show, will write this remake, so we can expect the same treatment.
We wonder who will be included in the new cast. Tag us your recos @preenph. Xoxo!
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LOCATION: Scripps Mercy Hospital, Lower Level Classrooms A, B, C; 4077 Fifth Avenue, MER-55, San Diego, CA 92103.
Heidi Miranda-Walsh, OTR/L, CHT, CLT-LANA: Lymphedema Treatment in the Head & Neck Oncology Patient and "Challenging Bandaging for Lower Extremity Lymphedema"
Michelle Heinrichs, DPT, CWS, CLT: "Wound Care for the Lymphedema Patient"
Paula Stewart, MD: "Precautions for CDT in the Medically Fragile Patient"
Jay Granzow, MD: "Innovations in Lymphedema Surgery"
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Linda Anne Kahn: "Lipedema or Lymphedema?"
CONTACT HOURS: 10.5 (or 12.0 with Optional Friday presentation).
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4:00 - 5:30 pm: EXTRA FRIDAY Presentation: Heidi Miranda-Walsh, OTR/L, CHT, CLT-LANA: "Lymphedema Treatment for Head & Neck Oncology Patients"
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Understand how the therapist role and intervention can improve, attenuate the effects of the cancer treatments and improve patient's quality of life.
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Identify the different types of garments available for Head and Neck Lymphedema.
Identify wound type and depth of involvement based on understanding of normal tissue anatomy.
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Discuss factors that are important to improving wound healing.
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Recognize the types of wounds commonly seen in lymphedema patient and determine the appropriate plan of care.
Understand the difference between the fluid and solid states of limbs with lymphedema.
Understand the progression from fluid to solid states in chronic lymphedema.
Identify the different surgical options for lymphedema.
Identify the appropriate selection of surgical lymphedema options.
Understand the integration of surgical options for lymphedema into a comprehensive lymphedema treatment system.
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Q: Is it appropriate to use stackoverflow as a place to ask for people to test your binaries? This question at one point had a link to binaries, which you could download and try, which are part of the SO users question about portable apps, the binary link in question was later removed.  I suppose he hopes someone might find a non-portable aspect of the binary (it doesn't work for me! Oh it works for me!).
Is that an appropriate thing to do on stack overflow?
The posting of binary links (hey download and run this Exe and tell me if it works!) seems like something Other than a programming question, since it's binaries, not source snippets, or source code examples (pure 100% sources only in a zip say).  The OP's question DOES contain a source code snippet, and a question about that, so it's not purely a binary related question, but it is part of the post's purpose, and seems to be the purpose of the question asked in the question title.
Additionally, since the exe in question is a download for a person's freely-available-but-obscure-app, it seems almost like the question is a spamvertisement, but that would be another meta-question, and a considerably more gray one. Maybe I'm just making stuff up here, but it kind of struck me as unusual.  I have not downloaded the app to find out if it is a trojan, malware, adware, or any other kind of thing, but I wonder if StackOverflow mods and trusted users have encountered a situation like this before, and what they think should be done.
update: The post has had the binary link removed by a concerned meta user who read my meta question and decided to just go ahead and edit the post, which I agree with, and left a comment for the user.

A: This one is problematic, because on the surface it seems a good and legitimate question. But even if it is, SO is not the place to get your binaries tested. Even if they are digitally signed. And allegedly virus free. (I wouldn't even download them to check that aspect).
IMVHO this question needs to be flagged, and at the very least the link to the binaries needs to be removed. The OP can ask for guidance on writing a portable app, but this post is a cross between:

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*legitimately asking a question about portable apps

*getting SO members to do his testing work

*advertising his product

So my answer to this is: hell no!! This has to be almost as inappropriate as it gets without being straight out spam.

A: In certain circumstances, a compiled program might be useful as supplementary information to a question that meets our on topic guidelines, provided the question could stand on its own.
You might be having a problem with a compiler that is difficult to reproduce. In that instance, it might make sense to provide a link to an executable program that you compiled for people to inspect. If that program was harmful, we would remove it just like we would any other inappropriate link and likely take action against the user.
If you problem is easily reproduced by anyone taking your example code and compiling it, I see no reason to provide a link to a compiled executable. Additionally, if you are unable to provide code due to proprietary restrictions, I don't think providing a compiled version would be any more appropriate.
I don't think we can give a blanket yes or no answer to this, it really would depend on the context of the question. Portability issues could go either way - compilers and virtual machines do have bugs, but usually the program gets the blame.

A: A question that is asking to test an executable is similar, IMO, to a question that is asking users to test a site against vulnerabilities; the difference is that testing a site for vulnerabilities, I could be causing problems to a site to which the OP is not associated, or that is managed by the company that is competitor of the company for which the OP works.
In both the cases, the question is not really a question; it's a request.

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Are you sporting this ink?
If it feels like every second person you see is sporting ink, you're not imagining things. A new study has found one in five of us have a tattoo, with most of us getting our first before we're 25 — though for one in 10, the decision comes after the age of 48.
So why the increase in ink? According to the research from Cynosure by McCrindle, the biggest is a desire to express our unique style. Oh the irony. Half of us do so through pictures or drawings — think eagles, animals or butterflies, 14% with words or phrases and 31% of us want symbols such as skulls or stars.
And we're wearing them loud and proud, opting to get them on our arms, shoulders, ankles and wrists. But of course, this has also lead to an increase in removals.
Arguably the most notable example is Johnny Depp and his 'Winona Forever' tattoo, which became Wino Forever in a witty save after his breakup with Winona Ryder. Angelina Jolie removed, then covered her Billy Bob (Thornton) tattoo with the names of her children. Then there is Denise Richards with her ankle tattoo of a fairy, which once read "Charlie".
Emma Smith got her first tattoo aged 17. Now 30, she has 14 and is particularly fond of hearts and features six of them in her designs. But she has definitely fallen out of love with one particular design.
"The patient needs to be aware they may look worse. I really want to get the one on my upper arm removed because it has no more meaning to me whatsoever. I originally got this tattoo for a boy but I never ended up with him, so I need to get rid of it," she says.
And, if considering covering up a poor design with another tattoo, she advises getting a least a few sessions to lighten the original design, to avoid being left with something you're even less happy with. Agreed.


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1. Why is the Storytelling Resource Place (SRP), an independent organization, the best way to preserve and share storytelling donations?
There is no additional room at the public library for as many donations as we have received. The library already is using up many shelves for the donations that could have been used for materials which would circulate for patrons. The Library primarily exists to provide the community a wide variety of resources to check out and use off premises. The SRP will be housed in a central location in Jonesborough, close to but not in the library itself. The SRP will occupy a separate building whose only purpose is to house storytelling resources.
2. Why doesn't the International Storytelling Center house all the donations?
The ISC primarily emphasizes the modern practice of storytelling with the National Storytelling Festival and the Storytelling Live program in the summer. The gift shop primarily offers CDs and books of guest storytellers who have or will perform in the Storyteller in Residence program. Furthermore, the ISC does not have a space large enough or with strong enough foundations to hold the thousands of books, CDs, and DVDs that have been already donated.
3. Why Jonesborough, TN?
Jonesborough originated the National Storytelling Festival, which began the renaissance of storytelling in this country. And the festival continues to grow in Jonesborough. Jonesborough is also the location of the oldest Storytelling Guild in existence which continues to mentor young storytellers and provides a live storytelling performance weekly about 50 weeks a year. Thousands of people visit Jonesborough every year because of its history and its connection to storytelling.
4. Why the urgency to do this NOW?
The people who joined the storytelling resurgence 40 years ago are growing older and we are losing many of them and their collections of stories, storytelling objects, tapes, etc. It is a sad fact that many of these collections end up in dumpsters since the younger members of the family do not understand or value storytelling the same way.
5. How will Storytelling Resource Place benefit the community?
This Place will be a community attraction throughout the year, available five days a week year round, not just in one weekend in October and four months in the summer. The storytelling books, posters, costumes, dolls, etc. and memorabilia will be a great museum for the families that come to visit Jonesborough, the Storytelling Capitol of the World.
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What's Next After Denver's March for Our Lives? A Town Hall on Saturday
The March for Our Lives protest at Civic Center Park on March 24.
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Tens of thousands — some estimate as many as 100,000 — people congregated in Civic Center Park on March 24 for the March for Our Lives. The historic demonstration, organized and led by youth in the wake of the Parkland shootings in Florida, was planned in solidarity with hundreds of marches around the country (and the world) on the same day, calling for changes to America's gun laws and greater safety for students in schools.
It wasn't just a one-off event, organizers maintain. Youth voices are taking the momentum from the march's stunning turnout to pressure politicians to curb gun violence.
On Saturday, April 7, Never Again Colorado, the group behind the Denver march, will host a town hall at 6 p.m. at ThunderRidge High School in Colorado's 6th Congressional District, with speakers including Colorado students and survivors of mass shootings.
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The youth organizers hope to engage with Colorado's politicians, but they aren't banking on it. The town hall will happen "with or without Congressman Mike Coffman," organizers announced in a statement. "The organization has also invited Coffman's declared Democratic opponents, Jason Crow and Levi Tillemann, and Senator Cory Gardner to speak at this event."
"I believe in the power of student voice and student leadership," says Tay Anderson, president of Never Again Colorado. "We are the next generation of voters, and we will vote. So we ask Senator Cory Gardner and Congressman Mike Coffman to join us and have a conversation about gun violence. It's time they take our voices seriously, because if we as young people can turn out over 100,000 people to a rally, [we'll] be coming back to vote."
"For me, having a town hall is about nothing more than holding our leaders accountable," adds Jack Sironen, director of College Outreach at Never Again Colorado. "Showing that we, as their constituents, are who they are supposed to answer to. Gun violence in our nation affects every American, and as such, our leaders need to respond to the voices of the people who are suffering from this issue."
More details about the town hall, including how to RSVP, can be found on Facebook.
Update: After this story was published, we heard from a Coffman's spokesman; that response is in a follow-up piece.
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How Will We Talk to Machines in the Future?
August 15, 2020 - digital innovations, speech recognition, Tech, voice recognition
Computers and other machines are fantastic tools that allow us to become more productive, learn more information, and stay connected with each other. But in order to use them, we need to "communicate� with them in some way. Historically, this has been with the manual inputs of a mouse and keyboard (or a touchscreen), using a screen to read what the computer returns to us.
In the past decade or so, we've seen the gradual rise of a new way of talking to machines: voice and speech recognition. But will this mode of "talking to machines� persist into the future? And if so, how might it evolve?
The State of Technology
First, let's take a look at the state of modern technology. People are still using keyboards, mice, and touchscreens for much of their daily interactions, but increasingly, they're turning to voice-based interactions. We can run searches on popular search engines with a simple phrase. We can say out loud what we'd like to type, and our phones can translate that into written text. We can even install digital signs that can talk to our customers or directly engage with them.
Over the years, voice-based interactions have grown to become incredibly sophisticated. In the early days of this technology's development, it was basically a gamble; in most cases, the system wouldn't "hear� you correctly, or it would misinterpret what you were trying to say. But these days, the most popular digital assistants and speech recognition programs can detect and understand human speech with human-like accuracy.
In line with this, human beings have gradually become accustomed to voice-based interactions. In 2010, you might have felt foolish saying something like "OK Google,� or "Hey Alexa� to one of your devices. But in 2020, this is commonplace. In fact, it's stranger when we see someone who doesn't frequently interact with their machines in some way.
Why Voice Has Taken Over
Why has speech recognition seen such an impressive growth and development rate in recent years? There are a few possible explanations. The first is that voice is simply more convenient than using your hands for everything. If you're driving a car and you want to keep your hands on the wheel while typing a message, you can simply think "out loud� and take care of it. If your fingers are sore from a long day of typing, you can switch to voice-based inputs and give your hands a break. If you're in the living room with no device nearby and you need to know the name of the actor in the show you just watched, you can speak your query aloud and get it addressed in moments.
Voice is also low-hanging fruit when it comes to technological development. As we'll see, there are alternative modes of machine-human communication that are much more sophisticated, and may take decades to fully develop—but we've practically mastered voice search in just a few years.
Consumers see the benefits, and the technology keeps getting better. So it makes sense why voice-based interactions with machines have become the new norm.
Potential Issues With Voice
That said, there are some potential issues with voice-based machine interactions, even over the long term:
Data privacy. Every new technology brings concerns about privacy with it. Much of our voice-based search and speech recognition technology is with us at all times; we have a smartphone on our person and a smart speaker in the corner of our living room. Are these systems listening to our conversations when we don't want them to? What kinds of data are they gathering and sending to their tech company masters?
Misinterpretations. Even with sophisticated developments in recent years, speech recognition can fail. This is especially true when people are speaking with accents, or when they can't articulate full thoughts for varying reasons.
The learning curve. Accessibility may also be an issue, especially with people who struggle with speech anyway. To get the best possible results, you have to speak in a clear, direct voice and articulate each of your words precisely. This isn't intuitive for all users.
Background noise. High-quality speech recognition can still get muddied if there are significant levels of background noise. This means speech recognition is only ideal in certain locations and contexts; you can't use it at a rock concert or on a construction site, for example.
Psychological effects. We're still in the early days of voice search, but long-term, we may find that speech-based interactions with machines have psychological consequences. For example, we may find it hard to talk to machines without feeling some kind of emotional attachment to them, or we may condition ourselves to interact with the world in different ways because of our interactions with machines.
How Voice Can Be Improved
Tech companies are continuously looking for ways they can improve their voice interactions and get an edge on the competition. These are some of the most important areas of focus:
Accuracy. Already, speech recognition systems are at least as good as human beings, with some systems exceeding human capabilities. However, there's still room to improve in terms of accuracy, especially when it comes to fringe cases.
Predictive functionality. Combined with predictive analytics, voice- and speech-based interactions could become even more impressive. Machines could ask us prompting questions rather than relying on our one-way inputs, and make active suggestions about things we might need.
Emotional context. It's also worth considering the development of emotional context reading in digital assistants, or even mimicking human emotional content in their responses. For example, a digital assistant may be able to tell from your tone that you're angry or afraid, and it may respond to you with a kind of technologically simulated empathy. Though the "creepy� factor may be high in this dimension, it could hypothetically lead to more natural interactions.
Alternatives to Voice
So will we ever move away from voice as a mode of interaction with machines? That remains to be seen, but there are a handful of contenders that could one day replace both speech and manual entry—even if they're years away from full development.
Gestures. One of the most interesting possible developments is communication with machines in the form of gestures. Rather than explicitly instructing your device what it should do, you can move your eyes in a certain pattern to call up a specific function, or you can move your fingers through the air to manipulate a holographic interface. Gestures are silent and more abstract than voice, making them simpler and more accessible in many ways. However, there may still be a steep learning curve—and the technology isn't ready to be mainstream yet.
Thoughts. A handful of companies are looking into the possibilities of direct brain to machine interactions; in other words, you may one day be able to control your computer with your thoughts alone, the same way you might control the movements of your arms and legs. This is a scary thought to many, since it implies the connective interaction can operate in both directions. However, this technology is still in the earliest phases, so the presence or absence of problems will be difficult to anticipate.
Other communication methods. It's hard to imagine what the future of machine and human communications might look like, so we can't rule out the possibility of other, more abstract models. Some tech innovator might come up with a novel method of direct communication that we can't even conceive of yet.
For now, voice-based controls and communications remain the dominant force in the ways we exchange information with machines. The technology is so sophisticated that most people can harness its potential easily. There are problems with its use, including privacy concerns and limited predictive abilities, but these may be mitigated (or eliminated) with further development.
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Leo Selivan provides a compelling argument for teaching vocabulary and grammar together as lexical items. Is there room for grammar instruction in the classroom? Certainly yes. But the grammar practice, according to Selivan, should always start with the exploitation of lexical items. Exposing students to a lot of natural and contextualized examples will offer a lexical way into the grammar of the language.
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Kristan Schiller | April 27, 2015
The party of Spanish naval officers who happened upon Tofino during the summer of 1792 might well be amused by the swelling popularity that has recently gripped this once-sleepy fishing village at the tip of the Esowista Peninsula on Vancouver Island. Just half an hour by Learjet from Vancouver, one hour by chartered aircraft, and five hours by car and ferry, Tofino, and neighboring Ucluelet, have become what many now call Hollywood North, a favorite hangout for actors and film execs ensconced in big-screen projects on the island and, increasingly, intrepid travelers seeking off-the-grid getaways. Bordered on three sides by ocean and the 150,000-acre Pacific Rim National Park to the south, Tofino holds obvious appeal for outdoor enthusiasts but also, surprisingly, for art lovers, history buffs, and those accustomed to luxuries like farm-to-table tasting menus, organic wine flights, and full-body seaweed wraps. Here are five great reasons to visit Tofino and Ucluelet now.
World-Class Surfing
If you do nothing else on your visit to Tofino and Ucluelet, by all means, surf. With 22 miles of surf-worthy beach and a water temperature that consistently stays at about 50°F, Tofino is the ideal spot for both novices and seasoned long boarders. That Canada's most famous surfer, Pete DeVries, has been riding the waves of Tofino's Chesterman Beach since age seven must mean something. (This is also the beach that singer Sarah McLachlan now calls home.)
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With a handful of surf schools, the mindbogglingly beautiful oceanfront and wilderness surrounds of Clayoquot Sound (a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve) have drawn scores of surfers since British Columbia Highway 4 was extended to Tofino in 1961. At the forty-one-room, cedar-shingled Long Beach Lodge Resort, built by Victoria native Tim Hackett when he fell in love with the beach while camping here in the 1960s, there's a full-service Surf Club Adventure Center and an oceanfront "Great Room" boasting floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the vistas of Cox Bay. It's the perfect place for vacationing surfers to roost while they get their feet wet.
Meanwhile in Ucluelet, 25 miles south of Tofino, the go-to guy for surfers is Tyson Touchie of Wya Point Surf Shop. Touchie, economic development manager of the Ucluelet First Nation who settled the region millennia ago, has an infectious enthusiasm for Ucluelet and deep knowledge of its history which makes him an idyllic ambassador for visitors.
Creative Food and Drink Scene
How do I love thee, Wickaninnish Inn, let me count the ways. A Relais & Chateaux property opened over a decade ago by Tofino native and Cornell School of Hotel Management graduate Charles McDiarmid, the distinctive Wickaninnish Inn (or "The Wick," as some call it) with its beach-facing rooms, sumptuous spa, and seamless service has limitless allure.
However, the culinary invention that unfolds in the kitchen of its The Pointe Restaurant is among its most memorable highlights. Housed in a former art gallery, crisscrossed by cedar beams on cathedral-like ceilings with panoramic windows that overlook the ocean, The Pointe offers a 4,000-bottle wine list and an ever-changing menu based on seasonal, local ingredients. Dishes like oyster panna cotta with seaweed and Tofino Dungeness crab pavée are just a few exceptional creations here. Executive Chef Warren Barr also offers a weekly tasting menu paired with BC's finest wines as well as international bottles.
Meanwhile, former The Pointe chef Nick Nutting opened the trendy Wolf in the Fog last June, another one of Tofino's culinary gems. So local is this artsy, surfer-vibe eatery that all fish on its menu are sourced from a dock just a block away. In addition to tasty craft cocktails, Wolf in the Fog is known for its oysters, served lightly smoked, wrapped in potato, and fried. Visitors looking for a more casual meal should check out Hank's Untraditional Barbeque where there's comfort food aplenty such as beef ribs, pork belly, or seafood stew, all agreeably accompanied by a pint of Kelp Stout (yes, kelp) from Tofino Brewing Company.
First Nations Culture and History
A Meares Island Cultural Tour offers an engaging day trip for those visiting Tofino and Ucluelet. One of a handful of islands surrounding Tofino in the Clayoquot Sound, Meares is home to Opitsat, the main village of the Tia-o-qui-aht First Nations. Since 1984, Meares has had tremendous historical importance for British Columbia when logging was planned and a coalition of First Nations and environmentalists blockaded the island. In the end, logging was prevented and the protest was the start of a province-wide environmental movement.
Tsimka Martin, a Nuu-chah-nulth guide, provides her deep knowledge of and passionate narrative on the natural and cultural history of the region as she leads hikers on a three-hour tour along The Big Tree Trail through forests that contain some of the tallest cedar trees in British Columbia.
Another significant spot for travelers interested in the cultural and natural history of the region is the Kwisitis Visitor Centre at Pacific Rim National Park Reserve. The center showcases exhibits developed in partnership with Local First Nations with photographs and beautifully crafted, life-like displays telling the story of the First Nations who settled the region. Cushy lounge chairs are scattered throughout the center so you can whale watch over Wickaninnish Beach between exhibits.
Refreshing Hot Springs and Luxurious Spa
Accessible on a twenty-minute scenic flight by small craft on Tofino Air over the Clayoquot Sound coastline or an hour-long water taxi ride, Hot Springs Cove comprises a nook of natural sulfurous springs on the island-bound Maquinna Provincial Park, about 25 miles northwest of Tofino. A forty-five-minute hike through woodlands leads you to an outcropping of rocks surrounding hot springs that spill onto a remote beach. Slip into your bathing suit in a series of changing rooms just off the trail and then hop in and enjoy the energizing experience of marinating in hot water while the cool, ocean waves lap over you.
Meanwhile, at the more indulgent Ancient Cedars Spa at The Wick, choose from a range of treatments that incorporate First Nations wisdom with polishes, creams, and soaks derived from Tofino and Ucluelet's natural bounty. Try the "West Coast Sacred Sea" treatment, which includes a full-body exfoliation using Vancouver Island seaweed.
Embedded Artistic Community
Everywhere you look in Tofino and Ucluelet you'll see local art. It bedecks the walls of the Wick, decorates the region's smattering of surf shops and coffee shops, and is on statement-making display at the Roy Henry Vickers Eagle Aerie Gallery in the heart of Tofino. A recognized leader in the First Nations community who also received the Queen's Golden Jubilee Medal in 2003, Vickers has become an ambassador, of sorts, for the region. His haunting prints depict nature and animals in vibrant colors reflecting the mythology of the Northwest Coast people. The cavernous Eagle Aerie Gallery, built in Tofino in 1986 as a traditional longhouse, has since held several retrospectives of Vickers' stunning prints and carvings.
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TOKYO, Japan – An 8.9-magnitude earthquake hit Japan early Friday, triggering tsunami warnings and sending people fleeing out of buildings in the capital.
The quake rattled buildings and toppled cars off bridges and into waters underneath. In Tokyo, crowds gathered in the streets and tried to reach relatives via cell phone.
Other reports are claiming that a video from national broadcaster NHK showed dozens of cars, large ferries and some buildings being swept out to sea in the port city of Kamaishi in the province of Iwai.
A tsunami in the Pacific was moving closer to other shorelines in other countries. According to the Hawaii-based Pacific Tsunami Warning Center, a tsunami warning was also in effect for Russia, Marcus Island and the Northern Marianas. It said a tsunami watch was issued for Guam, Taiwan, the Philippines, Indonesia and Hawaii.
"Earthquakes of this size are known to generate tsunamis potentially dangerous to coasts outside the source region," it said.
A day earlier, a 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck off of Honshu, the country's meteorological agency said.
The Wednesday quake lasted as long as three minutes, but did not cause significant damage. It could be felt in Tokyo, 267 miles (429 kilometers) southwest of its epicenter.


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When deciding to replace your windows, you can expect to pay between $450 and $850 for a new vinyl window replacement. Typically, your home would need about 10 of these which means you need between $4500 and $8500 to complete your home.
What is the cost of different materials?
Step 1 – Choose the style of window you prefer. The most popular types are double hung and casement windows.
- Double hung – most window series have double hung windows. They allow movement in both sashes.
- Casement windows – Most of them open with a crank however they are available in a "push out" style.
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- Wood type – Pine is the standard type however, there are multiple options to choose from.
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LOS ANGELES — Little Bo Peep would make the cut at the Halloween parade at Riverside Drive Elementary School here on Friday, but the staff she used to menace her sheep would probably have to go.
Guns, daggers and other toy weapons have long been excised from costumes at many school celebrations on Halloween. But in some classrooms across the country, the interpretation of what is too scary — or offensive, gross or saddening — is now also leading to an abundance of caution and some prohibitions.
In a school district in Illinois, students are being encouraged to dress up as historical characters or delicious food items rather than vampires or zombies. In Texas, a school has issued suggestions for "positive costumes" for the annual Halloween dance. At Riverside Drive, a Los Angeles public school in the San Fernando Valley, the Halloween parade is being defanged right down to its jagged fingertips.
"We're balancing a tradition here with the times we live in," said Tom Hernandez, a spokesman for District 202 in Plainfield, Ill., where costumes depicting animals and food (preferably carrots or pumpkins) are in favor.
Even at a public school named after the man who practically invented cloak and daggers for children, there are restrictions.
"Children are not allowed to bring any weapons or masks to the costume parade, no swords, and they can wear moderate face makeup — nothing extreme," explained Addys Gonzalez, the office assistant at the Walt Disney Elementary School in Burbank, Calif.
A memo about costume appropriateness sent home recently by Riverside Drive's principal made the following points:
¶They should not depict gangs or horror characters, or be scary.
¶Masks are allowed only during the parade.
¶Costumes may not demean any race, religion, nationality, handicapped condition or gender.
¶No fake fingernails.
¶No weapons, even fake ones.
¶Shoes must be worn.
Joel Bishoff's children will make the cut at Riverside Drive. His second grader will be Dorothy (not the witch!) from "The Wizard of Oz," while his fifth-grade son will wear a costume depicting a box of Wheaties.
A child dressed as a witch might pass muster, one school official said. But an ax-murderer could violate various rules. Credit Zoogster Costumes, via Associated Press
"I'm not sure what is driving this memo," Mr. Bishoff said. "But perhaps it is reaction to years past. Sometimes kids will have those 'Scream' masks, but usually not too blood and gutsy. I mean, can't parents have discretion? The fact is, if parents are too stupid to not send kids to school with hockey masks as Jason, they are probably too stupid to read this memo."
Jennifer Kessler, the principal at the Riverside Drive school, did not return calls seeking an explanation of the policy. Riverside Drive goes beyond the Los Angeles Unified Public Schools guidelines, written a few years ago, said Monica Carazo, a spokeswoman for the system. Those guidelines discourage fake weapons, costumes that mock race or gender and anything too sexy; French maids are explicitly discouraged.
Parents and some educators said that restrictions like those at Riverside Drive often stemmed from a desire to protect smaller children from freakishly scary costumes, to maintain classroom order (spray-on hair color is often banned, for instance, because children tend to spray it all day long) and to keep from demeaning groups through costumes that play on stereotypes.
Some other institutions have taken a similar approach. The Chicago Children's Museum has imposed costume restrictions on employees for several years. Jennifer Farrington, the museum's president, said the restrictions had "emerged out of talks about diversity and stereotypes."
"This is about staying true to our vision and values, and developmentally appropriate practice, not about being politically correct," Ms. Farrington said, citing her own memo on the topic some years ago. "We're about honoring and promoting diversity, not feeding children images of stereotypes."
In some school districts, there are other motivating factors.
"Several years ago, there was some push back in our community," said Mr. Hernandez, the school district spokesman in Plainfield, Ill. "Some people thought Halloween was a Satanic ritual. Well, let's not say Satanic — let's say they were not comfortable with what it represents."
Still, no one in Plainfield wanted the Halloween celebrations, a long tradition in the school community there, to end. So guidelines were formed in favor of costumes that "portray positive images," Mr. Hernandez said.
"If someone shows up in a witch costume, we're not going to tell them to take it off," he said, but the district will not countenance claws of any sort.
The change in costume mores has not been lost on those who make a living selling dress up.
"I would say people are becoming more classical and creative and staying away from things like Chucky," said Shelly Shai, the owner of Shelly's Dance & Costume Wear in Los Angeles, referring to a character in a series of horror films. "I think they have enough of that in daily life now with the movies that come out, which seem to only get worse and worse. And when it comes to dressing up, people don't want to be one of a million vampires anyway."
At James F. Bay Elementary in Seabrook, Tex., costumes are forbidden outright, according to the school's principal, Erin Tite, but an exception was made for the Halloween dance.
"The purpose for the dance was to allow them a safe place to wear their costumes in place of trick or treating for some of our students," Ms. Tite said in an e-mail message. "We established the guidelines of 'positive costumes' from the beginning, knowing what we might see if we chose not to establish boundaries."
A version of this article appears in print on October 30, 2009, on Page A1 of the New York edition with the headline: Drop the Mask! It's Halloween, Kids, You Might Scare Somebody. Order Reprints| Today's Paper|Subscribe
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Q: represent multiple geometry as single feature There is a school. it is on two disjoint areas, one is primary wing and other is secondary. I need to make single feature from the two areas such that, there is only one column in gis table, i.e. only one record.
Also is it possible for them to have separate values but still show up as one record.

A: In QGIS you could use the VECTOR > GEOPROCESSING > DISSOLVE tool and dissolve on the "sublocality" field. You will have a multipart polygon and one record for each value in the "sublocality" field.
QGIS dissolve

In ArcGIS you can use ArcToolbox > Data Management Tools > Generalisation > Dissolve and dissolve on the same field.


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One injured, one dead after River Rouge shooting Monday night
One person is dead after a shooting at a River Rouge gas station.
Herbal Healing marijuana store offers drive-thru service in River Rouge
But as of Friday, he was able to offer his customers something convenient that other pot businesses can't - a first of its kind drive-thru service.
At least 200 roosters found in suspected River Rouge cockfighting ring
The Michigan Humane Society announced Wednesday that at least 200 roosters were discovered as part of an investigation into cockfighting.
With Michigan vaccine rates down almost 50%, Beaumont is offering curbside vaccinations for kids
With vaccination rates falling in Michigan amid the COVID-19 pandemic, curbside vaccinations for kids are now available for an appointment at Beaumont teen health centers.
River Rouge mobile food pantry needed more than ever during pandemic
Wheeler, the school district's Director of Corporate and Community Affairs, says River Rouge lacks some basic essentials.
River Rouge senior graduates high school after beating COVID-19
Cromartie, 18, was diagnosed with the coronavirus about a month and a half ago. For three long weeks, Cromartie was on a ventilator at Detroit Children's Hospital of Michigan.
"Sounded like pop pop pop," neighbor describes wild scene leading up to Kenyel Brown arrest
After a wild scene in the backyard of an Oak Park home, police found Kenyel Brown, who is suspected of being responsible for six murders in the area. As police surrounded Brown, he shot himself in the head but survived.
Manhunt continues for Kenyel Brown, man wanted for 6 murders in Metro Detroit
Metro Detroit police are still searching for Kenyel Brown, a man wanted for at least six murders, five of which have happened in the past month.
Man wanted by U.S. Marshals for River Rouge murders is also person of interest in new Detroit murder
A man wanted for a murder in Detroit is also wanted by U.S. Marshals for a triple shooting, double murder in January in River Rouge.
U.S. Marshals offering reward for suspect in River Rouge double murder
The U.S. Marshals is offering a $5,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest of a 40-year-old man wanted in connection with a triple shooting in River Rouge.
Police investigate two more violent deaths in River Rouge
The River Rouge Community has seen a high level of violence, with two murders looming from December and two more from Thursday. Police are hoping to wrap up investigations from December soon, but encourages residents "If you see something, say something."
2 killed, 1 injured in shooting in River Rouge housing complex
Police are investigating a deadly double shooting in the 500 block of Beechwood Street in River Rouge. A third person was also injured and is in the hospital.
UK man in wetsuit arrested after swimming from Canada across Detroit River to Zug Island
Christopher Sagajllo has been charged in Detroit federal court with unlawful re-entry to the United States.
Family forced to move after house was shot up in River Rouge
Feet from where Robert Burnley, his wife Sherra and their newborn slept, bullet holes pierced the walls.
Fatal shooting reported in River Rouge on Saturday, city's second homicide in a week
Police responded to a second fatal shooting in a week on Saturday in River Rouge.
Daughter of retired River Rouge Police officer gunned down outside home Wednesday night
River Rouge police officers are searching for two shooters who fired as many as 40 rounds at a young woman Wednesday night. But police also report, Tamia Cook, who was ambushed by the gunmen, wasn't the target.
River Rouge schools sues Duggan for allegedly banning ads on Detroit buses
The River Rouge school district is suing Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan for allegedly blocking them from putting advertisements for the district on Detroit buses.
More than $200 million in costs avoided as Great Lakes Water Authority disinfects Rouge River
October isn't quite beach weather, but make no mistake that when the time comes to enjoy the rivers and lakes outlining the state, that water will be clean enough to jump into. Every year, 60 days of heavy rainfall washes into water bodies without being disinfected. However, the Great Lakes Water Authority took advantage of equipment and put it to use during those heavy rainfall periods, and have since disinfected every drop of water that's entered the Rouge River - saving the region hundreds of millions of dollars.
In 1969 the Rouge River burned. 50 years and more than a billion dollars later, life has returned to the water
In 1969, a worker on the Rouge River dropped his torch into the water. The flame ignited oil from an accidental spill from the nearby Shell refinery by the I-75 overpass. It lit the river on fire - and hardly anyone cared. Now, 50 years later, with the aid of thousands of volunteers, the cooperation of hundreds of groups and more than a billion dollars, the restoration of the river and its watershed has become a paradigm for how others should clean their polluted rivers.
State police investigating DPD shooting of suspect in River Rouge
Shots were fired, a man was hit and now Michigan State Police is investigating the officer-involved shooting.
Livonia nurse whose singing went viral, to perform at COVID-19 Memorial for Biden


this may be the most expensive mug i've ever purchased, but i am cherishing my very first susan branch mug and what's more, i'm using it every single evening.
the bone china is paper thin and almost transparent in the late afternoon sunlight!
i'm the happy owner of some new perennials for planting in the garden under my window and along my long fence. milkweed provides much needed food and shelter for monarchs, in fact it's the only thing the monarch caterpillars will eat. so i'm doing my part to help them on their long journeys north and south. from november till march or so they overwinter in eucalyptus and pine trees along the california coast.
i dusted off my gouache and painted some of the plants on thick black paper.
their migration is 1800 miles long and it takes a few generations to make the trip. they say about milkweed, if you plant it, they will come." since i only bought one plant it may take awhile, but i am patient.
in other news, i sent out another batch of mailart. i jump at the chance to use my new address stamps which i acquired from 2 impress on etsy. v.v. pleased with both of my stamps!
guess what?! caylee left a kind offer in the comments of my last post and translated a few pages of elke-maria's travel journal!
here is caylee's translation of a selection of 4 pages i sent her from the beginning, middle, and end of the travel journal. thank you so much caylee! you've made elke-maria live again through her writing. i can't thank you enough!
sending much love to mexico city and everywhere else on the globe where mother nature is wreaking havoc. goodnight dear people.
Throughout my whole school life I wished for a multi day school trip. It's finally here, in my last school year, an eight day summer trip planned. Where? Ya where! In previous years, we went on a Rhine trip (like, the river). However, this time it was to expensive, so we had to completely drop that plan. This change brought all of our travel ideas to the question: "If we had enough money, could we go on a big trip at all?". So we figured that we would start saving on 19 Aug 1949. And so every child in the class was required to save his money weekly. A class club was created to pool together this money, write it in a Class Savings Book and take that to the bank. From there we'd first hear if we really get started with our trip. Yes, and where should we go? Not to the Rhine, that was initially too expensive for us, and not to Amrum (German North Sea that's really popular), although we later planned it, just without the List auf Sylt (village near the North Sea ). Oh, how big and how beautiful our excitement (Vorfreude, like happiness in advance)!
we were allowed eight long days on the North Sea! On 1 July 1950, we trekked our big trip with the train (still called Bundesbahn!), and came back on 8 July. I had seized the prize in the lucky dip. I was in a dream, for my last school trip, we would go to the Friesian islands, Sylt and Föhr. I will write about my most beautiful memory about this vacation time in this book.
With all our bags, like laden animals, we heaved (?) to the Itzehoe train station (it seems she is from north Germany, which would match her dialect). Most parents guarded their little cakes from the platform, and wanted to come with. I made a snapshot of that. The time until our train finally came was longer than the actual trip. Tssssssshhhhhh… finally our train came to a stop at the platform. For the 8 girls in the class there was a whole cabin reserved. And we went in.
After a week of very heartwarming vacation life, it says to me: "Farewell to List!". I didn't drive directly home, without more beautiful holiday days on Föhr before me. Therefore the farewell to List was not so heavy. Beautifully rested and tanned, we drove in our Bimmelbähnchen (a small train that's really popular in German waterside towns) to Westerland, the first train change.
where the East coast Flachland is. After half an hour pause, we drove again. In Western, the sun set into the sea. A beautiful view of the sun setting! It became dark immediately, suddenly consuming the Western in a flash. The captain educated me about the big Amrum Lighthouse. It was also now cold, so I saw the inside of the ship. When I came back to the top I saw the long beach Promenade of Wyk all lit up. Another small route and our steamboat was on the Wyk Pier. I took my bag onto land and was excited that I would be fetched. Even though it was already dark, I can remember that Föhr was the most fertile of all the North Friesian Islands, right there on the Wyker streets stood trees.
The translation really brought the journal to life! Reminded me that she was a real person. What a treasure.
You have once again outdone yourself sister! That butterfly milkweed is stupendous. the leaves the leaves the leaves the leaves!!!!! you kill me.
Your mail art is stunning, made more so by those stamps!! Though I have two address stamps already, I may get one of these. Thank you for sharing!!
Really do love your mailart and journal, Mary Ann. Beautiful to look at. Glad Susan Branch has touched so many of us. She's good people. Thanks for the Etsy stamp heads-up. I was looking for something new, and these are clever and cute. Always look forward to your posts.
Yes they will come and they will devour that one plant!! So you might need a few more!! I planted milkweed a couple of years ago and they always come back!!!
I held off buying the very expensive cup till it was too late! Boy did I have non-buyer's remorse! Then, lo, she announced a limited number of 2nds were available so I wasted no time! I have a very good excuse for buying one even though the cupboards at Longears are full: It slides perfectly under the new real espresso maker my son gave me! It's such a good excuse and I'm so happy with the cup that I'm already planning to buy one of the next group…after all, what if the first cup is dirty and I need something to drink? Work with me. Please.
This is wonderful! What fun to read the translation!
I too love Susan Branch. I have one of her Christmas books, plus the one about her trip to England.
she's fab! love it when i get either a willard or post in my box from her!
What a fun post! I love your gouache paintings and your journal page with all the red, your Susan Branch mug (been a fan of hers for 20+ years), and the translation of some of Elke's diary. I sit here with the door to the screened porch open, pouring in cold, crisp air and raven calls, so Boo the cat can be out there watching his world.
Going to etsy now to check out those postal stamps. I. LOVE. Them! Thanks for sharing!
I love Susan's blog, books, signature products – plus, she's such a genuinely nice, caring person. I've been writing about Monarchs and pollinators and nectar-producing plants and pesticides for some time. Last year, I helped an organization establish a Monarch waystation, which is thriving. This enables them to register their waystation on the national registry. As you know, I'm sure, one of the keys is to buy organic, untreated seeds and plants. East of the Mississippi, Monarch numbers are significantly diminishing. Love all your art and musings Miss Mary Ann – you always brighten my day!
I LOVE your Susan Branch cup… she's an artist/author that I've been following for years. Way before the Internet even. I remember in the "olden days" we used to get her famous "Willard" newsletter as snail mail. So much fun!
yup. she's pretty great i think!


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Vision loss in giant cell arteritis
How to understand it
Laura Donaldson,
Edward Margolin
Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Science, University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Correspondence to Dr Edward Margolin, Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Science, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada; Edward.margolin{at}uhn.ca
Almost two-thirds of patients with giant cell arteritis (GCA) develop ocular symptoms and up to 30% suffer permanent visual loss. We review the three most common mechanisms for visual loss in GCA, describing the relevant ophthalmic arterial anatomy and emphasising how ophthalmoscopy holds the key to a rapid diagnosis. The short posterior ciliary arteries supply the optic nerve head, while the central retinal artery and its branches supply the inner retina. GCA has a predilection to affect branches of posterior ciliary arteries. The most common mechanism of visual loss in GCA is anterior arteritic optic neuropathy due to vasculitic involvement of short posterior ciliary arteries. The second most common cause of visual loss in GCA is central retinal artery occlusion. When a patient aged over 50 years has both anterior ischaemic optic neuropathy and a central retinal artery occlusion, the diagnosis is GCA until proven otherwise, and they should start treatment without delay. The least common culprit is posterior ischaemic optic neuropathy, resulting from vasculitic involvement of the ophthalmic artery and its pial branches. Here, the ophthalmoscopy is normal acutely, but MR imaging of the orbits usually shows restricted diffusion in the optic nerve.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/practneurol-2021-002972
Contributors Both EM and LD wrote the manuscript, revised for intellectual content and approved the final draft.
Provenance and peer review Not commissioned. Externally peer reviewed by Susan Mollan, Birmingham, UK, and Mark Lawden, Leicester, UK.
Four common diseases causing sudden blindness or death in the eye emergency department
Ana Leonor Rei da Cruz Escaleira et al., Postgraduate Medical Journal, 2020
Optical coherence tomographic angiography identifies peripapillary microvascular dilation and focal non-perfusion in giant cell arteritis
Eric D Gaier et al., British Journal of Ophthalmology, 2018
Multimodal imaging of central retinal artery occlusion with retained cilioretinal perfusion
Andrew Walkden et al., BMJ Case Reports, 2016
Cilioretinal artery hypoperfusion and its association with paracentral acute middle maculopathy
Francesco Pichi et al., British Journal of Ophthalmology, 2018
Non-arteritic anterior ischaemic optic neuropathy secondary to menorrhagia in a young healthy woman
Koon-Ling Koh et al., BMJ Case Reports, 2018
Diagnosis and management of giant cell arteritis and polymyalgia rheumatica: challenges, controversies and practical tips
Sarah Louise Mackie et al., Postgraduate Medical Journal, 2013
J M Calvo-Romero, Postgraduate Medical Journal, 2003
Rapid visual recovery following intravenous tocilizumab in glucocorticoid resistant refractory giant cell arteritis
Carl Richard Svasti-Salee et al., BMJ Case Reports, 2019
A hypothesis to explain ganglion cell death caused by vascular insults at the optic nerve head: possible implication for the treatment of glaucoma
NEVILLE N OSBORNE et al., British Journal of Ophthalmology, 2001
Intra-arterial thrombolysis for central retinal artery occlusion
Sohan Singh Hayreh, British Journal of Ophthalmology, 2008


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Duties of Agent to a Principal - Explained
What an employee owes to an Employer
Updated at October 7th, 2022
What are the duties of an agent?What is an Agent's Duty of Loyalty? What is an Agent's Duty of Care?What is the Agent's Duty of Information & Disclosure?What is an Agent's Duty of Obedience? What is an Agent's Duty of Accounting?Discussion QuestionPractice QuestionAcademic Research
What are the duties of an agent?
Agents generally have the following duties to the principal: Loyalty, Care, Obedience, and Accounting.
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What is an Agent's Duty of Loyalty?
An agent has the duty of loyalty to act for the principals advantage and not to act to benefit herself at the principals expense. An agent is expected to refrain from undertaking actions personally that would conflict with the purpose of the agency. An employee has a lower duty of loyalty with regard to opportunities that are outside of the employees duties or responsibilities to the employer. Generally, this means that an agent may not simultaneously represent the principal and another party to a transaction.
Note: Employees are agents of the employer. If an employee does not have permission, she violates a duty of loyalty by undertaking activities for a third party that are similar to the duties of the employee in the agency relationship. This is seen as competing with the employer. If, however, she performs services unrelated to or not the type of services the employer would seek to provide to the client, she does not a breach a duty by providing those services. This is true even if the employee provides those services to a client of the employer.
Example: I work for ABC Corp as a professional service provider. A potential client comes in to seek the services of ABC Corp. I cannot compete with ABC Corp by trying to convince the client to pay me to serve them personally rather than hire ABC Corp. I also have a side job selling supplies to construction contractors. This is a completely different line of business from ABC Corp. If it does not conflict with ABC Corps services, I can offer my supplies for sale to the client without violating my duty of loyalty.
What is an Agent's Duty of Care?
An agent has a duty to exercise due care and diligence when carrying out the responsibilities of the agency. This is often referred to as a duty to not act negligently in carrying out the principal's affairs.
Example: I work for ABC Corp as an accountant. I represent ABC Corp in every action I undertake as part of my employment, such as preparing client taxes. I have a duty to ABC Corp and the client to exercise reasonable care in carrying out my job duties.
What is the Agent's Duty of Information & Disclosure?
The agent has a duty to protect all confidential information of the principal, such as trade secrets. Further, the agent has a duty to keep the principal fully informed of all material information acquired as a result of the agency relationship.
Example: I am a sales agent for ABC Corp. I receive an offer from a customer to undertake a joint venture with ABC Corp. I have a duty to transmit this information to ABC Corp. I acquired this information as a result of the agency relationship, and it is obviously outside of my unilateral decision-making authority.
What is an Agent's Duty of Obedience?
The agent has a duty to obey the reasonable instructions from the principal.
Example: I work for ABC Corp selling insurance. ABC provides me detailed training and instructions on what types of policies to write and the client area that I can serve. I have a duty to obey these instructions as an agent of my employer.
What is an Agent's Duty of Accounting?
The agent has a duty to account to the principal for monies handled. Further, the agent may have a duty to account to third parties for whom money is handled. This includes situations where an agent collects too much money from a third party and is still in possession of those funds or when an agent intentionally collects funds that belong to the third party and the principal is undisclosed.
Example: I am a financial advisor for ABC Corp. I am responsible for reporting and keeping accurate records regarding all money or value transferred or received in carrying out my job duties.
Note: The principal-agent relationship is a fiduciary or trust-based relationship. The agent may have any other duties as established in the agency agreement.
Principal-Agent Relationship
What are the types of principals?
What is required to form a principal-agent relationship?
What are the duties of a principal?
Should the duty of loyalty and care be the same for an agent in every situation? Why or why not? Should these duties vary depending upon whether the agent is a limited or general agent? Why or why not?
Carol is an employee of Rob's accounting firm. She is a CPA, but she has been thinking of breaking away from the firm and starting her own practice. One day, a representative from a large corporation walks into the CPA firm and inquires about accounting services. Carol is strongly considering offering her personal services to the representatives firm? Are there any issues in this situation?
Among other duties, the agent has a duty to be loyal to the principal and ensure that they carry out their obligations in a way that does not cause a conflict of interest. Once an agent has accepted to have a relationship with the principal, they cannot enter another similar relationship with a 3rd party as this will bring conflict of interest. The agent is also prohibited from acting in a manner that is likely to be seen as competing with the principal. This means that the agent cannot, while working with the principal, engage separately in any conduct that is similar to the job done by the principal.
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