Age: Calculated at the end of the fiscal year.
Agency Voluntary Turnover: When an employee willingly separates from the agency. Calculated as the number of employee resignations, retirements, transfers, and voluntary buyouts divided by the agency's FY beginning headcount.
Baby Boomers: Individuals who were born between the years of 1946 and 1964.
Classified Employee/Position: State employees and positions under the jurisdiction of the Oklahoma Merit System of Personnel Administration.
Fiscal Year (FY): The period of time from July 1st through June 30th of the following year.
FY Beginning Headcount: The number of actual FT employees on July 1st of the fiscal year.
FY End Headcount: The number of actual FT employees on June 30th of the fiscal year.
Full Time Employee (FT): Represents a full-time employee with the State of Oklahoma Executive Branch excluding higher education. Does not include temporary employees, Governor, Lieutenant Governor, State Senators, State Representatives, board members, or active duty military personnel. Defined as a regular part-time or full-time employee receiving benefits. Not to be confused with full-time equivalency or whole time equivalent which is a unit based on hours worked to measure workload in financial or other contexts.
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): A unit based on hours worked to measure and translate workload into financial or other contexts. Typically 1 FTE is equivalent to 1 full time employee. Example: three (3) employees work the respective hours, 40, 25, and 10 on a weekly basis. The hours worked total 75 hours. 75/40 = 1.875 FTE. The total hours of the three (3) employees are summed and then divided by 40 because a typical full-time employee works 40 hours in a week. The result is the full time equivalent. The three (3) individuals worked the equivalent to 1.875 employees working at a rate of 40 hours per week.
Generation Xers: Individuals born between the years of 1965 and 1979.
Involuntary Turnover: When an employee separates from the organization unwillingly. Calculated as the number of employee discharges, deaths, unclassified appointment expirations, and reductions in force divided by the FY beginning headcount.
Millennials: Individuals born in 1980 or later. An official end date for this generation has not yet been set.
Minority: Individuals who identify as Black/African-American, Hispanic, American Indian, Asian, or Pacific Islander.
New Hire: Full-time employees hired during the fiscal year (July 1st through June 30th).
Retirement Eligibility: Calculated using OPERS rules for normal retirement eligibility. Does not consider early retirement or hazardous duty retirement rules. Determined at the end of the fiscal year.
Statewide Voluntary Turnover: When an employee willingly separates from state service. Calculated as the number of employee resignations, retirements, and voluntary buyouts divided by the statewide FY beginning headcount.
Traditionalists: Individuals born between the mid-1920s and 1945.
Turnover: The total number of separations during the fiscal year divided by the FY beginning headcount.
Unclassified Employee/Position: State employees and positions excluded from coverage of the Oklahoma Merit System of Personnel Administration.
Years of Service: The number of years an employee has been employed full-time with the state. Years of service is used in the calculation of employee longevity and retirement eligibility. Calculated at the end of the fiscal year.


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JUJUTSU KAISEN Manga Celebrates an Amazing 50 Million Volumes in Circulation
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Gege Akutami's JUJUTSU KAISEN manga continues to grow as one of the most popular Weekly Shonen Jump series, and it's really blown up since the debut of the anime adaptation. Now, the official Twitter account has announced the amazing milestone of 50 million copies of the manga's volumes in circulation, including those physically printed and digitally sold.
This milestone will be made official upon the release of volume 16, which hits shelves in Japan on June 4. The latest volume has also broken a series record with a first-run printing of two million copies.
To show just how rapidly Akutami's series is growing, JUJUTSU KAISEN celebrated 45 million copies printed and sold on April 21, so in just a little over a month it's managed to move another five million copies out into the wild. For comparison, the manga is now on the level of the worldwide sales of My Hero Academia, the lifetime sales of Haikyu!!, and the updated numbers for the late Kentaro Miura's Berserk, all of which boast more volumes than JUJUTSU KAISEN has so far.
Next up for the series is the JUJUTSU KAISEN 0 anime film this winter.
Via Crunchyroll
Written by Joseph Luster
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Genetically Modified (GM) Foods, also known as Genetically Engineered (GE) foods have been around even before the GMO debate started. Most of the products in the market today contain traces of GMO. According to research, more than 60 percent of processed foods in the market today are genetically modified.
The biggest factor for the introduction GMOs was to fight crop diseases. For instance, transgenic papaya was first introduced in Hawaii after the original one was wiped by a viral disease. Today, almost all varieties of papaya grown in the US are GE.
GE crops have high resistance to diseases and can withstand the damaging effects of pesticides and insecticides. Genetically engineered crops also produce bigger and tasty yield. GE products are therefore economical for the farmers.
In addition, most snacks contain GMO, with research indicating that 40-75 per cent foods sold in the supermarket contain traces of GMO. Pizza, pre-cooked soups, ice cream and popular condiments have high levels of GMO.
GMOs are also used to produce fermented foods, cheese and starch products. 42 percent of the sugar consumed in the US is transgenic, and is mainly found in processed foods in the form of beet sugar. Therefore, most processed and sugary foods contain GMO.
Transgenic animals have also been produced in the lab. These include fish that grows faster than the normal rate, cows that produce milk with pharmaceuticals and sheep. However, they are yet to enter the market.
FDA has maintained that GE foods are safe for human consumption, but people still believe they deserve a chance to make the judgment for themselves. Though these foods are said to possess various health benefits over non-GE foods, various health scares have been reported in the US.
The main reason GE foods are opposed is because of the negative effect they have on the environment. Genetically modified crops not only pollute groundwater but also harm wildlife, making them ecological hazards.
Gene flow from transgenic crops to weeds is also feared to cause weed problem. Tests done on caterpillars showed that GE crops contained allergens that killed some and left others with stunted growth. Though the health effects on humans are not yet known, long-term consumption of GE foods has been linked to various types of cancers.
In conclusion, it is important to note that government regulators have already approved the use of GMOs and there might not be turning back on this. Though the long-term impacts of these foods on your health are not yet clear, it is good to protect yourself and your family by making wise health choices.
Why Do We Have GMOs in Our Food? How Much of Our Food Supply Is Genetically Engineered?


The Salvation Army is aiding those in crisis with hot meals, water, and shelter. To send a $10 donation via text message, you can text the word STORM to 80888, and confirm the donation with the word, "Yes." They are also accepting used clothing and furniture donations to local Salvation Army locations (via NBC News).
The American Red Cross is offering shelter, clothing, supplies, food and blood to Hurricane Sandy victims. To donate $10 to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief, text the word REDCROSS to 90999 or you can call 800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767). To donate blood, visit the Red Cross website (via NBC News).
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Thank you so much for helping out. We're here on Long Island and are doing our best to help our neighbors but so many people still without power, gas, heat, hot water, food and transportation – govt slow to respond.
Reblogged this on Brandie Sellers: A Girl With a Blog.
Please help if you can. Even if you don't personally know anyone in any of the states effected by Sandy, I'm sure someone you do know does. Thanks!
Every time I see pictures of the devastation that this hurricane caused brings me to tears. This hurricane hit so close to home. We were fortunate enough not to have any damage, the only thing we lost was our power for a couple of days. I'm definitely reblogging this!
A lot of churches in Brooklyn and Staten Island are accepting donations. Feminine supplies, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, etc are needed. It will also be getting very cold- blankets, jackets, sweatshirts, sweatpants, shoes make a great donation. Many NYC Public Schools will be starting collections of goods tomorrow. My area was not affected but I have many friends in Staten Island and Gerritsen Beach in Brooklyn that have lost everything.
We donated to the red cross fund yesterday – I hope everyone does a little bit because it'll make a world of difference to those in need!
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Eep, so much devastation, and a bad time of year for it too. Hopefully things can get restored quickly.
Reblogged this on On My Front Porch. Thanks for doing all you can to help those in need. I watched the TV back here in the UK as Hurricane Sandy approached and my heart goes out to all those families who have lost people and to those who have lost everything due to this horrendous hurricane.
This is one post that really does need to be re-blogged, it breaks my heart to hear of babies in need of diapers and baby milk.
Such a nice post, and what shocking images! The situation really is hard to grasp and the photos help.
Great job Kellie, what a thoughtful post!
Kellie, so great of you to support such a good cause!
Great links, thanks for the info!
My thoughts are with everyone affected by Hurricane Sandy. I want to share this wonderful post by Kellie with different ways for us to all help. Please check it out. We need to come together and help out as much as possible!
This is so important!! Thanks for this post.


This fabulous package gives you a chance to experience "tasting menus" from your choice of three of our wonderful restaurants in downtown Rockland with an evening of culinary adventure, Wednesday through Sunday between January and May.
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Your evening begins at 6:00 pm with hearty appetizers at restaurant #1, then on to restaurant #2 at 7:00 pm for more hearty appetizers and then you finish the evening at restaurant #3 with either more hearty appetizers or a choice of dessert tastings and coffee. This package is available Wednesday through Saturday anytime from January through May (excluding holiday and special event weekends) with ten day advanced notice required.
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Issue No.52
Month :September
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LATIN AMERICA / BRAZIL
Fighting invisibility
Fisherwomen in Brazil demand to be heard on their right to social security and decent work
By Beatriz Ferrari (biacalza@gmail.com), Independent journalist, Brazil
This article about fisherwomen in Brazil, when submitted to another publication, came back with the word 'fisherwomen' underlined in red. 'Fishermen?' asked a comment in the margin. While the comment might have reflected the ingrained patriarchy and invisiblization of women prevalent in parts of Brazilian society, unfortunately, women at work seem to be invisible to the Brazilian government as well.
In Brazil, two federal decrees, 8424 and 8425, published in March 2015, defined the artisanal fisherman exclusively as the professional who pulled fish out of the water. All other professionals involved with support activities—mainly women responsible for secondary activities, such as manufacturing and repairing nets, cleaning the fish or fixing the boats—were registered not as 'fishers' but as 'support workers'. Support workers, according to the decrees, were "similar to fishermen".
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The impact of the federal decrees is not only symbolic, but also practical. As the women are no longer considered official fishers, they are not entitled to pension granted by the government, called defeso, during periods when fishing is prohibited for environmental reasons.
"Sexism infishing is beyondwomen's relationship with men. We are seen as incapable by the government," said Josana Serrao Pinto, the national coordinator of the Movement of Fishermen and Fisherwomen (MPP). "The decree makes it clear that the government only considers men when it comes to fishing. It is a way of taking away our identity." The sexist view of the government would impact the sizeable number of women engaged in various activities related to artisanal fishing. There are approximately one million artisanal fishermen in Brazil, according to the Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture and Supply (MAPA) statistics published in 2011. MPP estimates that approximately 45 per cent of the artisanal fishers are women.
In enacting the decrees, the government overlooks the fact that when men are prohibited from fishing, women dependent on fishing for work are also affected, and hence, should be covered by the same pension. Martilene Lima, fisherwoman and also a coordinator at the MPP, explained, "Sometimes our own husbands forbid us to go to the open sea. In my case, I have always sewn the nets, taken care of the boat and cleaned the fish that my husband brought home from fishing. During periods of closure, I too can't work. Fishing begins on the ground. It doesn't take place only in the water."
"The decrees affect all women who requested to register from March 2015 onwards. It is a loss of identity and autonomy, especially economic. But it's not clear yet how many are affected," said Erina Gomes, juridical advisor of the Pastoral Council of Fishermen. According to the Ministry of Labour, 48,000 women registered as workers involved with fishing from January 2015 to May 2016. These women would not be eligible for pension for the no-fish period.
In June, representatives of women small-scale fishers gathered in Brazil's capital Brasilia, at a seminar on the Voluntary Guidelines for Securing Sustainable Small-Scale Fisheries in the Context of Food Security and Poverty Eradication (SSF Guidelines), to discuss, among other things, how to make the government recognize the rights of fisherwomen. One way forward suggested was a report to define women's activity within fishing. This could be a step towards demanding recognition of work performed by women in the sector as part of fishing, and hence, a way to assert their citizenship and political and economic rights.
Another problem with the decrees was access to social security, in particular, post-retirement pension. After much lobbying and campaigning with the federal government, another decree, 8499, was published in June 2015. This decree included support workers in the artisanal fisheries access to pension.
However, fisherwomen still have difficulty accessing the National Social Security System (INSS) in case of occupational diseases related to fishing activities, as these diseases are not recognized by the INSS. "I've been asked if my stress injury was because I typed a lot. The government officials did not believe I was a fisherwoman because there were no calluses on my hands," complained Martilene at the MPP. "If we show up all beautiful and fancy in the INSS, no one believes that we are fisherwomen. For the government, fisherwoman can't use nail polish or lipstick. We have to be ugly."
Before claiming their rights from the government, fisherwomen have to face sexism within the profession. "Our space as fisherwomen started to be recognized only since 2009. Men still try to intimidate us, to not lose their space. We've even had cases of sexual violence," said Josana of the MPP.
In a national meeting of the Articulation of Fisherwomen in 2013, the Ministry of Fisheries sent a male official to represent the ministry. Apart from not understanding the demands of women, the representative brought aprons and Bibles to distribute as gifts. "We felt very neglected and disrespected. We decided not to distribute these gifts," said the fisherwoman Cleonice Silva, who was also coordinator of the Articulation of Fisherwomen of Paraná state.
Fisherwomen are collectively managing to gradually overcome the obstacles of patriarchy within the fishing community and in the government. The awareness of the state and the professionals regarding fisheries' work-related diseases is one of them. Throughout 2016, fisherwomen from 16 states planned to gather in workshops organized by a partnership between the National Articulation of Fisherwomen (ANP), Ministry of Health, Federal University of Bahia (UFBA) and the Pastoral Council of Fishermen (CPP) to disseminate information on working conditions and health of women within the artisanal fisheries sector. "These meetings will be important to gather knowledge about our health and the Public Health System," pointed out Gicleia Maria Santos, fisherwoman of Cabo de Santo Agostinho (PE) and an ANP member.


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Author: Carol Byrne
Dr Carol Byrne gained a B.A. and M.A. from University College Dublin and a Ph.D. from the University of Durham (U.K.). After raising a family, she was for a time deputy chair of the Latin Mass Society of England and Wales and formerly assistant editor of the magazine for the SSPX in the District of Great Britain. She has produced a number of articles for the website Tradition in Action. Her books include Simplicissimus: an entirely new approach to learning the Latin of the Traditional Roman Missal (still used by the Latin Mass Society as a teaching aid for priests and laity with New Edition revised by current chair Dr. Joseph Shaw); The Catholic Worker Movement: A Critical Analysis, Authorhouse 2010; and Born of Revolution: A Misguided Liturgical Movement, Holyrood Press, 2020.
Active Participation: 'Actuosa' and Subverting the Law of Prayer
Carol Byrne	April 30, 2020
Let us consider an intriguing dilemma that has occupied the minds of all involved in the Liturgical Movement since its beginning: the novel principle of active participation (participatio actuosa), which Vatican II's Constitution on the Liturgy promoted as "the aim to …


David Bowie has a new disc coming. Will he tour? Here's hoping. In the meantime, here's a look back 30 years.
With the announcement last month that Bowie is finally coming out with a new album, and with his legion of longtime fans hoping for a return to the road, I thought I'd take a look back 30 years ago to 1983 when Bowie released the album that would go on to become his biggest seller, Let's Dance. It was a massive hit driven by three outstanding singles which were also the first three cuts on the album, 'Modern Love", "China Girl" and "Let's Dance." It also featured a still relatively unknown lead guitarist (but not for long) by the name of Stevie Ray Vaughan, who was supposed to be part of the subsequent tour but contract negotiations fell apart at the last minute and Vaughan was replaced by Earl Slick (another great guitarist), who had previously worked with Bowie in the '70s and who recently spoke with Rolling Stone about the secret recording sessions for the new album, The Next Day.
The subsequent tour, dubbed the "Serious Moonlight Tour" launched in May in Belgium. The North American leg began July 11th with a show in Quebec City following by two back-to-back shows in Montreal. I was lucky enough to be in attendance for the second show. This was an all around great show. Bowie was in top form as was the band. Bonus: he played Station to Station, one of my all-time favourite Bowie cuts.
Doin' the iPod shuffle: 10 songs I listened to, in order, on my iPod in shuffle mode at a given point in time. No editing, no skipping. It is what it is.
Crappy day outside, and I'm not feeling great either. Everyone at home has been sick; now it's my turn I guess. As I try to think of happier thoughts, here are the tunes that came up in the rotation this aft. Now where did I put those damn Ricola lozenges?
4. Code of Silence (Live)—Bruce Springsteen (The Essential Bruce Springsteen) [A killer cut, co-written with the underrated Joe Grushecky].
Released in April 1983, David Bowie's Let's Dance album was a massive hit driven by three outstanding singles which were also the first three cuts on the album, 'Modern Love", "China Girl" and "Let's Dance." It also featured a still relatively unknown lead guitarist (but not for long) by the name of Stevie Ray Vaughan, who was supposed to be part of the subsequent tour but contract negotiations fell apart at the last minute and Vaughan was replaced by Earl Slick (another great guitarist), who had previously worked with Bowie in the '70s.
The tour, dubbed the "Serious Moonlight Tour" launched in May in Belgium. The North American leg began July 11th with a show in Quebec City following by two back-to-back shows in Montreal. I was lucky enough to be in attendance for the second show. This was an all around great show. Bowie was in top form as was the band. Bonus: he played Station to Station, one of my all-time favourite Bowie cuts.
So what's Wolfgang's Vault, you ask? It's a place where music fans can go and select from a library of over 2500 concerts from a variety of artists and stream these shows for free. You can create playslists of songs from different concerts for future listening. And some shows can be downloaded for a fee, about 10 bucks. There's also a store where you can purchase vintage t-shirts, posters and other concert memorabilia. The best part it doesn't cost anything to listen to the shows. All you have to do is register with an email address and you're in. And the Bowie show I went to? Yep, it's on there. In fact both of the Montreal shows from that tour are on there. The site is definitely worth checking out. You never know when you might come across a concert or tour that you got to see live. A link to Wolfgang's Vault can be found here.
Here are a bunch of great clips of Bowie doing what he does best from that tour.


QUEZON CITY, January 18 (PIA) -- Department of Energy Secretary Rene Almendras today reiterated that the Pantawid Pasada Program is not the government's solution to rising petroleum prices.
Almendras also said that the program should also not be perceived as an alternative to fare hike.
He said that Pantawid Pasada program was devised as a stop gap measure to cushion the effect of "spikes" in oil prices. He said program beneficiaries can avail of this as a fall back mechanism while price adjustments are taking place in the market.
The program which started in April last year entitled qualified public utility jeepney and tricycle drivers to receive P1,500 as one-time gasoline assistance through DOE-released smart cards.
The secretary, however, said that some drivers could not avail of the Pasada cards because they did not have the two required documents such as Land Transportation Office registration papers, and franchise certificate from the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board.
Almendras added that the DOE was directed by the Commission on Audit to give the cards only to drivers who have complete documents.
"I think it is only fair that the government help those who abide by the rules," he said in Filipino.
The DOE printed about 200,000 cards based on the list submitted by the LTO. Only 100,000 cards, however, were released and loaded.
The energy secretary said he would not comment on whether or not there is a need for fare hike increase as this did not fall under the mandate of the department.


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Guided tour in the context of the 200th anniversary of the avenue.
In Elberfeld the young Friedrich Engels went to the academic high school. Here he organized the first "communistic meetings" in Germany and during the campaign for the Reich constitution in 1849 he was an inspector of barricades in the town.
On the tracks of the documents from Marx and Engels through the museum.
A pre-Christmas reading with travel reports from the 19th century with Hans Werner Otto.
Guided tour in the context of Engels-birthday.
From Prof. Dr. Gisela Mettle, University of Jena.
An diesem Tag können Sie in Form von Lesungen, Führungen, Vorträgen und Musik einen Ausflug in in Engels Leben und seine Zeit unternehmen.


These are a selection of photos from the last few months taken mostly via our main Canon Rebel XS (EOS 1000D) and my iPhone 5 camera. Some have been "Instagrammed".
View from the Cathkin Braes of Glasgow - almost all of Glasgow.
Linn Park, in South Glasgow, in Autumn.
Sun shining through trees in Cathkin Braes' "Big Wood"
A tiny wee puppy running away.
Forest tracks during the building of the Commonwealth Games for Glasgow 2014.
The pathway on the Greenock Cut.
The Shawhill flats at night.
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activism TV
Adam Beach calls for "Yellowstone" boycott over Kelsey Asbille cast as Native character
By Monique on Friday, September 8, 2017
Usually, POC lovers of media are quick to call out moments of whitewashing. However, now comes the time when we have to police how POC actors take roles from other POC.
Adam Beach, one of the most prominent Native actors in Hollywood, is calling on people to boycott the Paramount Network's first scripted series, Yellowstone. The show, starring Kevin Costner, focuses on Costner's character John Dutton, who owns the biggest contiguous ranch in the country. The ranch under attack by Yellowstone National Park itself, as well as land developers and a nearby Native American reservation who, I'm assuming, see it as a threat to their way of life since the rest of the synopsis, according to Coming Soon, reads thusly:
"It is an intense study of a violent world far from media scrutiny—where land grabs make developers billions, and politicians are bought and sold by the world's largest oil and lumber corporations. Where drinking water poisoned by fracking wells and unsolved murders are not news: they are a consequence of living in the new frontier. It is the best and worst of America seen through the eyes of a family that represents both."
The controversy comes in with the casting of Kelsey Asbille, formerly known as Kelsey Chow, as the Native American character Monica. Asbille is half Chinese, according to Wikipedia. As Clevver writes, "the 25-year-old actress is half-white/half-Taiwanese 'with some Cherokee ancestry.' Others state that she was born to a 'Chinese-Taiwanese father and a mother of English and Cherokee descent.'" Wikipedia's entry on Asbille states nothing about any Cherokee ancestry. At the end of the day, there seems to be a question surrounding her possible Native American ancestry.
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This isn't the first time she's been cast as a Native American, which is troubling, since her recent role before Yellowstone, a Native American character named Natalie in the acclaimed film Wind River, is probably what allowed her to secure this Yellowstone role.
According to Clevver, Beach wrote on Instagram that the Yellowstone casting was "failure in diversity."
"I'm asking my Native Actors to stay away from this project. 'Yellowstone' is telling the world that there are no Native actresses capable of leading a TV show. Unless your great-great grandparents are Cherokee," he wrote.
ALSO READ: 12 Simple Ways To Stand Up Against COVID-19 Racism
"I speak on behalf of all my woman Natives who work so hard to get noticed and they wake up to this," he wrote.
#hollywooddiversity #diversityinfilm #integrity #yellowstone
A post shared by adam beach (@adamrbeach) on Jul 14, 2017 at 10:27am PDT
Will more speak out against Asbille's casting? We'll see what happens as Yellowstone ramps up.
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Malaria, anaemia and undernutrition in a drought-affected area of the Rift Valley of Ethiopia: Experiences from a trial to prevent malaria
Gari, Taye
Background: In Ethiopia, malaria, anaemia and undernutrition are common childhood health problems. The country is planning to reduce these conditions to a level where they are not a public health problem. Meanwhile, for the success of this aim, a description of the occurrence and interaction of malaria, anaemia and undernutrition could help contribute to design tailored, efficient and effective control strategies. This study was done in the context of malaria prevention trial, which aimed to measure the effect of combining long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) and indoor residual spraying (IRS) in reducing the malaria incidence compared to LLINs or IRS alone. The study area was affected by a serious drought and famine during the first year of the study. Objectives: The overall aim of this thesis is to improve our understanding of the effect of malaria prevention on anaemia, and to assess the association between malaria, anaemia and undernutrition among children in a drought-affected area in south-central, Ethiopia. Methods: A cohort of 5309 residents was followed-up for 16 weeks to measure the variations in malaria incidence among villages (Paper I), and the results were used as a baseline to calculate the sample size needed for the trial. We followed a cohort of children aged 6 to 59 months for one year to describe anaemia and changes in haemoglobin (Hb) concentration (Paper II). A cohort of 4468 children was followed-up for 89 weeks to measure the relationship between malaria and undernutrition (Paper III). Weekly home visits and patient self-referral were also used to identify malaria cases. We conducted Hb concentration (once a year) and anthropometry (twice a year) surveys. Results: In Paper I, we observed a variation in malaria incidence among villages. On the other hand, the insecticide-treated nets ownership was low (27%), with the distance from the lake or river and younger age being the main risk factors for malaria. The findings of this study were used as a baseline to calculate the sample size for the trial. In Paper II, despite the malaria prevention effort in the community, we observed an unexpected increase in anaemia prevalence over the period of a year, which could be due to the drought and famine that affected the area. A higher incidence of anaemia was observed among children with stunting, malaria infection, young age and in poor families. However, no significant difference in anaemia prevalence was observed among the different trial arms (LLIN+IRS, LLINs alone, IRS alone and routine arm). In Paper III, malaria infection was a risk factor for stunting and wasting, although undernutrition was not a risk for malaria infection. Furthermore, an increase in the prevalence of stunting, but no significant change in a prevalence of wasting was observed over time. Conclusions: We showed a large variation in malaria incidence among villages. Conducting trials in a drought-prone area may bring an unexpected challenge. We observed an unexpected increase in anaemia prevalence over a year. There was no significant difference in anaemia prevalence among the trial arms. Moreover, a close follow-up of the nutritional status of children with malaria infection may be needed. There could hence be a need to prioritize villages nearer to the main mosquito breeding sites for malaria control.
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Paper I: Gari T, Kenea O, Loha E, Deressa W, Hailu A, Balkew M, GebreMichael T, Robberstad B, Overgaard HJ, Lindtjørn B. Malaria incidence and entomological findings in an area targeted for a cluster-randomized controlled trial to prevent malaria in Ethiopia: Results from a pilot study. Malaria J (2016) 15:145. The article is available at: http://hdl.handle.net/1956/11938
Paper II: Gari T, Loha E, Deressa W, Solomon T, Atsbeha H, Assegid M, Hailu A, Lindtjørn B. Anaemia among children in a drought-affected community in south-central Ethiopia. PLoS ONE (2017) 12 (3): e0170898. The article is available at: http://hdl.handle.net/1956/17865
Paper III: Gari T, Loha E, Deressa W, Solomon T, Lindtjørn B. Malaria increased the risk of stunting and wasting among young children in Ethiopia: Results of a cohort study. PLoS ONE (2018) 13 (1): e0190983. The article is available at: http://hdl.handle.net/1956/17866


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Q: Error en la inicialización del sistema de configuración App de consola Tengo el siguiente codigo en una app de consola que instancia una clase y se le asignan valores a sus propiedades
    class Program
{
    static void Main(string[] args)
    {

        objPrdAccess facElec = new objPrdAccess
        {
            UsrPrd = ConfigurationManager.AppSettings["usr"].ToString(),
            PwdPrd = ConfigurationManager.AppSettings["Pwd"].ToString(),
            ArchivoFac = ConfigurationManager.AppSettings["FileDirectory"].ToString()
        };
        .
        .
        .// de mas codigo
    }
}

Actualización
como está el xml del app.
y el app.config se encuentra de esta forma:

       <configuration>
       //***other stuff
        <applicationSettings>
         <add key="usr" value="adse33324" />
         <add key="Pwd" value="789466" />
         <add key="FileDirectory" value="C:\temp\dsfeerr.zip" />
        </applicationSettings>
     </configuration>

al ejecutar el programa me sale el mencionado error Error en la inicialización del sistema de configuración Alguna sugerencia para corregirlo?

A: La seccion que defines no es valida para el ConfigurationManager.AppSettings deberias usar
<configuration>
    <appSettings>
        <add key="usr" value="adse33324" />
        <add key="Pwd" value="789466" />
        <add key="FileDirectory" value="C:\temp\dsfeerr.zip" />
    </appSettings>
</configuration>

como veras la seccion se llama <appSettings>
Four Ways To Read Configuration Setting In C#
Si necesitas una seccion distinta entonces deberas usar el
var applicationSettings = ConfigurationManager.GetSection("ApplicationSettings") as NameValueCollection;
var usr = applicationSettings["usr"];

Entonces si aplicara la nueva seccion que definas
<configuration>
   <configSections>
    <section name="ApplicationSettings" type="System.Configuration.NameValueSectionHandler"/>
  </configSections>

  <ApplicationSettings>
         <add key="usr" value="adse33324" />
         <add key="Pwd" value="789466" />
         <add key="FileDirectory" value="C:\temp\dsfeerr.zip" />
  </ApplicationSettings>

</configuration>

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Patch 012 Release 2 Live!
Took longer than expected to attain access to a connection capable of uploading the corrected files. Changelog is the same as the prior release, and offers massive improvements in MTM track compatibility!
Author Gamer121Posted on October 26, 2015 April 15, 2016 Categories UncategorizedLeave a comment on Patch 012 Release 2 Live!
-MTM: If no file extension is detected, it will be assumed that it's an MTM .BIN model that was incorrectly put into the POD file.
Newest patch is out, it fixes quite a few existing bugs. Get it now from the downloads section!
-FIX: Joysticks should work, was broke in attempt to fix a memory leak.
-GAMESPY: Gamespy is working again!!! Thanks to the folks at openspy.net for making this a reality.
-VISUAL: Suspension now renders correctly, shock length is determined by suspension travel.
-OTHER: Nightfrog's been busy on the Linux port, numerous behind the scenes changes most of this isn't visible to the end user but it's a lot of work and deserves some notice.
Author Gamer121Posted on October 19, 2015 April 15, 2016 Categories UncategorizedLeave a comment on Patch 012 is live!
Make a large amount of progress this week, most of the UI and control issues have been resolved as has the new suspension model. Just attempting to knock out some more testing before release an we should be good to go.
Author Gamer121Posted on October 18, 2015 April 15, 2016 Categories UncategorizedLeave a comment on Progress!
Working on getting another patch out within the next day or so. This should restore the now once more working GameSpy support through the use of OpenSpy, fix joystick support, and other minor tweaks. The Dreamcast version of 4x4Evo 2 is still moving along slowly, mostly just memory optimization to free up texture memory so we can have the on-screen map.
Thanks to some work by Sponji he discovered that there is an open-source implementation of GameSpy available called OpenSpy. This will be implemented in the next patch, however if you want to use it in 4x4Evo it can be added via hex-editor. Instructions will be added later.
Author Gamer121Posted on September 19, 2015 April 15, 2016 Categories UncategorizedLeave a comment on Gamespy support is back!
Going to put some effort into getting Evo 2, or at least a portion of it ported to DC. This should be interesting.
Thanks to Impulse at Dreamcast-talk.com for saving the original download awhile back, I had since lost it. Thanks to both him, and some recent interest at Assemblergames.com it is once again in the download section.
Patch 011 Beta 6 Released!
NOTE: DO NOT INSTALL THIS OVER YOUR EXISTING INSTALLATION! THIS IS STANDALONE!
-FIX: Startup crash isolated, no proper fix yet. Run 4x4Revo_NoJoy if you have this issue.
-PHYSICS: Added truck camber settings.
-TEST: Truck Editor UI implemented, like goggles it does nothing.
-UI: Removed GameSpy, it's likely dead forever.
-UI: Replay was repeating track name FOREVER until it crashed of course not too long after.
-OTHER: Removed Steam test files, will not be added.
-OTHER: Removed multiplayer menus music, this never existed but it would always try to find it.
Author Gamer121Posted on August 26, 2015 April 15, 2016 Categories UncategorizedLeave a comment on Patch 011 Beta 6 Released!
Currently in the process of applying some changes that were done long ago, and implementing the new torque curve system. There are a lot of trucks to update, so of course this will take some time as well as implementing a lot of corrections that were in the Dreamcast patch, and changes Pontiacman performed awhile back.


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2017 Zink National Enduro Results: Steward Baylor Jr. Takes Over
Steward Baylor Jr. collects another win at the John Zink National Enduro and sets himself up for a good shot at the 2017 Kenda AMA National Enduro title.
October 16, 2017 October 16, 2017 Shan Moore
Steward Baylor claimed a dramatic come-from-behind victory at this weekend's John Zink National Enduro in Sand Springs, Oklahoma, marking his second win in a row in the 2017 Kenda AMA National Enduro Series powered by Motion Pro.
Shown here at the previous round, SRT KTM's Steward Baylor Jr. won the John Zink National Enduro in Oklahoma on October 15 and took over the Kenda AMA National Enduro Series points standings with one round remaining. PHOTO BY SHAN MOORE.
With the win, the SRT Racing KTM rider moved to the top of the series standings with one round remaining on the schedule, guaranteeing a winner-take-all finish at the series finale in Alabama.
Two crashes in the opening test–a grass track–left Baylor sitting 12th heading into test two. However, as he has done so many times before, the South Carolina rider clawed his way back into contention at the Zink National Enduro and then sealed the deal with a hammer-down performance in the final two tests to steal the win from Rockstar Energy Husqvarna's Thad DuVall.
"Giving the field a 15-second head start after the first test is starting to be my M.O.," Baylor said. "It seems I have a habit of starting off my weekends with a bad test. But I slowly worked my way back towards the front and then in the sixth test I was able to get the win and gap those guys a little. It was anybody's race going into the final test and I've always ridden my best in the last test and I just nailed all my lines and came away with the win."
Baylor now leads DuVall by two points heading into the final round in Stanton, Alabama, on November 5.
For the second race in a row, Grant Baylor accompanied his brother, Steward, on the podium; putting his KR4 Arrive-n-Ride Husqvarna into second place at the Zink National Enduro, some 14 seconds behind his big brother. Like Steward, Grant also got off to a poor start, but turned the fastest time in the third test and then edged DuVall for second place with a quick time in the sixth test.
"I know I'm not my best in slippery conditions and after last night's rain that grass track was pretty slick so I just took it easy and got through it the best I could," said Grant. "I was a little bit down the standings after that first test, but I was pretty much top-three the rest of the day. Thad had six seconds on me going into the last test and I just hung it out for the last eight miles and I was able to edge him out for second by about three seconds."
DuVall came into the Zink National Enduro holding the series point lead, and he led the race after four tests, having won the second and fourth tests. However, the West Virginia rider admittedly struggled in the final two tests, dropping him out of first place and into third.
"I felt like I gave 100% all day and it was some unreal close racing, but it was a little tighter and rockier than I was expecting," said DuVall. "I was way off in the sixth test, and then in the seventh I stalled the engine and had trouble getting it started.
"I'm super happy with how I rode and I felt like I laid it on the line all day," DuVall continued. "Even if I had of won, it would still come down to the final round in Alabama, so I'm not disappointed at all."
Fourth overall in the Zink National Enduro went to Evan Smith. The Integrity Acquisitions-backed KTM rider crashed in test two and went over the bars, leaving him trapped for about a minute. However, the Georgia rider was able to work his way back just short of the top three by the end of the day, edging SRT Racing's Cory Buttrick for fourth with a strong ride in the final test.
Sixth was FMF KTM Factory Racing Team's Russell Bobbitt. Other than a small tip-over in the first test, Bobbitt stayed clean for the rest of the day and rode a consistent race to beat out Solid Performance Racing's Jesse Groemm.
Rockstar Energy Husqvarna's Josh Strang finished the day in eighth, while AirGroup/Enduro Engineering Husqvarna teammates Thorn Devlin and Andrew DeLong rounded out the top 10.
In addition to a ninth overall finish, Thorn Devlin also topped the Rekluse/Expert AA class, beating teammate Tyler Vore by two-minutes-twenty-five seconds. Husqvarna-mounted Bryan Forrester was third. The win was Devlin's eighth straight win in the Expert-AA class.
Ashlee Applewhite beat fellow KTM rider Kerrie Swartz for the win in the Women's Elite class.
Yamaha-mounted Sam Mattingly took the win in the Open A class over Ryan Overton (KTM) and Trent Whisenant (Yam). Former World Superbike contender Ben Spies was fourth.
The Kenda AMA National Enduro Series resumes action in Stanton, Alabama for the Gobbler Getter Enduro, the ninth and final round of the series on November 5. For more information on the series go to www.nationalenduro.com.
2017 Kenda AMA National Enduro Series
John Zink National Enduro
Zink Ranch
Sand Springs, Oklahoma
Results: October 15, 2017 (Round 8 of 9)
1. Steward Baylor-KTM
2. Grant Baylor-Hus
3. Thad DuVall-Hus
4. Evan Smith-Hus
5. Cory Buttrick-KTM
6. Russell Bobbitt-KTM
7. Jesse Groemm-KTM
8. Josh Strang-Hus
9. Thorn Devlin-Hus
10. Andrew DeLong-Hus
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Rita Ora was serving up a modern take on royal house of Tudor fashion at the Montblanc Meisterstuck Le Petit Prince event on Wednesday (April 4) in New York City.
I love the concept of armour, as this Vera Wang Fall 2018 plays with exaggerated silhouettes where sleeves are emboldened, shoulders are exaggerated and the peplum becomes structural.
It's not an easy look to pull off. But I feel that Rita wasn't overwhelmed by its many complexities and carries the look gracefully.


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Follow Mickey Mouse on His Worldwide Birthday Tour
Posted on October 21, 2016 by Stanford Clark
To celebrate his upcoming birthday, Disney's Mickey Mouse (the theme park walk-around version, that is) has started a tour around the world. And courtesy of Facebook and Instagram, we'll all get to follow along in the fun.
Beginning today in Los Angeles (see pics below), Mickey Mouse will make multiple surprise appearances in real-world locations to visit his fans and friends in person. These moments will be tracked, photographed, and posted to Mickey's official Facebook page (check out the cool map being used as the cover) and Instagram feed.
Mickey's global journey will culminate on his actual birthday on November 18th (the day when Steamboat Willie premiered at the Colony Theatre in New York City in 1928) with Disney theme parks and media outlets celebrating in the following ways:
A new music video chronicling Mickey's global adventures will debut on Mickey's Facebook page called "What We Got."
Select locations at Disneyland and Walt Disney World resorts and Disney Store locations in the United States will be distributing commemorative "Happy Birthday, Mickey!" buttons.
A pre-parade birthday celebration honoring Mickey will happen at Disneyland park in California and a special birthday-themed edition of the "Move It! Shake It! Dance & Play It! Street Party" will happen at Magic Kingdom park in Florida.
Disney Channel will show Mickey Mouse shorts throughout the day and premiere two new cartoon series featuring Mickey Mouse: Mickey Meows Club and Mickey's How Not To (we don't know much about these).
Disney Junior will debut the teaser for the upcoming series Mickey and the Roadster Racers.
All of Disney's social media and web outlets will be promoting Mickey's birthday in full force, including D23: The Official Disney Fan Club, Oh My Disney, and Babble. Look for lots of Mickey-related videos, galleries, stories, crafts, recipes, and shareables leading up to the big day on November 18th.
Talk about lucky! I've got the best pals around the world. Can't wait to meet you all! —Mickey #HappyBirthdayMickey
A post shared by Mickey Mouse (@mickeymouse) on Oct 21, 2016 at 1:25pm PDT
Enjoy following along with the globetrotting adventures of "the leader of the club that's made for you and me!" Make sure to use the hashtag #HappyBirthdayMickey and let us know if you see Mickey in person while he's on tour.
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Santa Clara, California-based Rational Software Corp has won Microsoft Corp and Hewlett-Packard Co as supporters for its Unified Modeling Language. The trio will present the language to the Object Management Group at the end of the year in response to the Object Group's Object Analysis and Design requests for proposals. Rational has combined its earlier Unified Method with Hewlett's Fusion methodology and Microsoft's ActiveX and Component Object Model standards.


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Leslaw Tetla
Leslaw Tetla (PL) studied architecture at the Technical University of Silesia in Gliwice and art the The Academy of Fine Arts in Krakow. He currently works as an Associate Professor at the Academy of Fine Arts in Katowice, where he is the head of the Interdisciplinary Practice Studio.
Tetla works in painting, installation and site-specific work, exploring the influence of architecture and the behavior of its users.
He is the initiator and curator of many artistic projects and exhibitions such as Chiosc at Rondo Sztuki Gallery in Katowice, Space as a Tool for Shaping Social Attitudes at the Natural history Museum in Chisinau, Moldova, and Last Shot at the Silesian Museum in Katowice, to name a few. He has received scholarships from The Minister of Culture and Art, and the Tadeusz Kulisiewicz Foundation, awarded a prize from the XXIII Festival of Polish Contemporary Painting in Szczecin, and in 2016 was the Cleveland State University Visiting Polish Scholar and Kosciuszko Foundation Fellow.
Tetla has presented his work at numerous individual and collective exhibitions in Poland, Germany, Switzerland, England, Belarus, Moldova, and the USA.


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Q: codeigniter upload->do_upload() with $_FILES instead of field name is it possible to make a upload with the $_FILE var using the upload library from CodeIgniter?
 $this->upload->do_upload('field_name')

It requires the html field name as a parameters. But I need to make a upload with de $_FILES.
The problem is:
I must be able to add more photos to a form before submitting it. I used a (+) button to clone the fields. Like this:
HTML:
...

 +

            Imagem:
            <input name="img[]" type="file" class="form-control">

            Link:
            <input name="link[]" type="text" class="form-control">

...

I'm submitting the form with AJAX, like this:
JS TO SUBMIT:
...

var imagens = $("input[name='img[]']").map(function () {
    return   $(this).prop("files")[0];
}).get();

var links = $("input[name='link[]']").map(function () {
    return   $(this).val();
}).get();

var form_data = new FormData();

for(i=0; i<imagens.length; i++){
    form_data.append("imagens_"+i,imagens[i]);
    form_data.append("links_"+i,links[i]);
}
form_data.append("lastIndice",(i-1));

$.ajax({
    ...
});

...

In my PHP Controller I receive them like this:
...

for($i=0; $i < $lastIndice+1; $i++){
    $links[$i] = $_POST["links_".$i];
}

for($j=0; $j < $lastIndice+1; $j++){
    $imagens[$j] = $_FILES["imagens_".$j];
}

...

Now, I wanna upload each image with the upload library from CodeIgniter. But the only way I know it works is using the html field name, not the $_FILES as a parameter of do_upload()...
USING UPLOAD LIBRARY:
...

if(!$ci->upload->do_upload($this->nome_campo)) {
    ...
}

...

I could make the upload "normally" with PHP, but I'm new at the CodeIgniter and I want to learn how to do things with it.

A: From the looks of your current iteration:
for($j=0; $j < $lastIndice+1; $j++){
    $imagens[$j] = $_FILES["imagens_".$j];
}

It looks like your $_FILES array is structured in this manner (example):
(
    [imagens_0] => Array
        (
            [name] => foo.txt
            [type] => text/plain
            [tmp_name] => /tmp/phpYzdqkD
            [error] => 0
            [size] => 123
        )

    [imagens_1] => Array
        (
            [name] => bar.txt
            [type] => text/plain
            [tmp_name] => /tmp/phpeEwEWG
            [error] => 0
            [size] => 456
        )
)

Codeigniter's do_upload() expects the key value of the $_FILES array holding your file info. Therefore by changing your for loop in this manner, you should be able to upload it:
for($j=0; $j < $lastIndice+1; $j++){
    $this->upload->do_upload("imagens_".$j);
}


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La saison 2021-2022 de la Ligue des champions masculine de l'EHF est la  de la compétition, anciennement Coupe d'Europe des clubs champions. Organisée par l'EHF, elle met aux prises 16 équipes européennes.

Pour la première fois depuis la création de la finale à quatre (Final 4), un club pavient à conserver son titre : le FC Barcelone remporte son onzième titre dans la compétition en disposant en finale aux tirs au but du club polonais du KS Kielce.

Formule
La formule est identique à celle prévue pour la saison précédente.

Modalités
La compétition commence par une phase de groupes où les équipes sont réparties en deux groupes, A et B, de huit équipes. Les matchs sont joués dans un système de championnat avec des matchs à domicile et à l'extérieur. Les six meilleures équipes de chaque groupe se qualifient pour la suite de la compétition : les équipes classées du  au  jouent les barrages et les vainqueurs et deuxièmes de groupe accèdent directement aux quarts de finale.

La phase à élimination directe comprend quatre tours : les barrages (ou huitièmes de finale), les quarts de finale et une finale à quatre comprenant deux demi-finales et la finale. En barrages, le  d'un groupe affronte le  de l'autre groupe en matchs aller-retour et  et  en font de même, le mieux classé des deux lors de la phase de poule ayant le privilège de jouer le match retour à domicile. Les quatre vainqueurs de ces barrages rejoignent en quarts de finale les vainqueurs et deuxièmes de groupe suivant le tableau prédéfini. Pour la finale à quatre, un tirage au sort détermine les oppositions en demi-finales.

Qualifiés
Les neuf premiers championnats au classement EHF octroient une place en Ligue des champions à leur vainqueur. De plus, le championnat qui obtient le meilleur résultat en Ligue européenne sur les trois années précédentes obtient une place supplémentaire (notée LE dans le tableau ci-dessous).

Ainsi, conformément au coefficient EHF établi pour la saison 2021-2022, les champions nationaux suivants sont qualifiés :

Équipes ayant sollicité une invitation
Parallèlement aux clubs directement qualifiés, six places sont attribuées par l'EHF sur dossier () en fonction de 5 critères :
 qualité de la salle (capacité, qualité du terrain, commodités pour les supporters et les médias, loges VIP...) ;
 contrats de diffusion TV des pays concernés ;
 spectateurs (nombre, ambiance...) ;
 performances dans les compétitions européennes dans le passé ;
 product management.

Les fédérations classées entre la  et la , hormis l'Allemagne qui compte déjà un deuxième qualifié automatique en vertu de ses performances en Ligue européenne, peuvent demander un surclassement () pour une équipe qualifiée en Ligue européenne. Le , la Fédération européenne de handball dévoile les douze équipes candidates à une invitation :

Remarque : pour plus de détails sur le statut de chaque championnat et les équipes désignées, voir 2021 en handball#Championnats européens.

L'Espagne (), la Macédoine du Nord () et la Croatie () n'ont pas demandé une deuxième place en Ligue des Champions. En revanche, tous les pays classés entre la  et la  ont sollicité un surclassement.

Le mardi , l'EHF publie la liste des six clubs retenus. Les équipes non retenues participent à la Ligue européenne à laquelle ils étaient qualifiés.

Calendrier

Phase de groupes
Les équipes terminant premières ou deuxièmes de leur poule sont directement qualifiées pour les quarts de finale, les équipes classées de la  à la  sont qualifiées pour les barrages et les équipes classées aux  et  sont éliminées.

Tirage au sort
Le tirage au sort est effectué le . À cette fin, l'EHF a constitué quatre chapeaux de quatre équipes. Chaque groupe comprendra deux équipes de chaque chapeau. Les équipes d'un même pays sont obligatoirement dans deux groupes différents.

Chapeau 1
 FC Barcelone
 THW Kiel
 SC Pick Szeged
 Paris Saint-Germain

Chapeau 2
 Vardar Skopje
 Aalborg Håndbold
 KS Kielce
 FC Porto

Chapeau 3
 HC Meshkov Brest
 SG Flensburg-Handewitt
 Veszprém KSE
 Montpellier Handball

Chapeau 4
 HC Motor Zaporijjia
 RK Zagreb
 Dinamo Bucarest
 Elverum Handball

Groupe A

En conséquence de l'invasion de l'Ukraine par la Russie, les clubs russes et biélorusses ont été suspendus par l'EHF : les deux derniers matchs du HC Meshkov Brest ont été considérés perdus 0-10.

Groupe B

En conséquence de l'invasion de l'Ukraine par la Russie, le club ukrainien du HC Motor Zaporijjia n'a pas été mesure de jouer ses trois derniers matchs qui ont été considérés perdus 0-10.

Phase à élimination directe

Barrages

Les barrages aller ont lieu les mercredi  et jeudi . Les matchs retour se déroulent la semaine suivante, les mercredi  et jeudi .

Quarts de finale

Les quarts de finale aller sont prévus les  et  et les matchs retour la semaine suivante, les  et .

Finale à quatre

La Finale à quatre (ou en ) est programmée les  et  dans la Lanxess Arena de Cologne en Allemagne.

Un tirage au sort effectué le  détermine les équipes qui s'affrontent en demi-finales.

Demi-finales

Match pour la troisième place

Les buteurs lors des tirs au but sont :
 THW Kiel (3/4) : Niclas Ekberg , Steffen Weinhold , Miha Zarabec , Magnus Landin Jacobsen ,  non effectué.
 Veszprém KSE (1/4) : Gašper Marguč , Yahia Omar , Petar Nenadić , Rasmus Lauge ,  non effectué.

Finale

L'évolution du score est :
  : 4-2, 7-4, 8-6, 10-9, 12-12, 14-13 ;
  : 16-16, 19-18, 20-21, 23-24, 25-25, 28-28 ;
 prolongation : 30-29, 32-32.
Les buteurs lors des tirs au but sont :
 FC Barcelone (5/5) : Aleix Gómez , Dika Mem , Melvyn Richardson  , Ali Zein , Ludovic Fabregas .
 KS Kielce (3/4) : Arkadiusz Moryto , Igor Karačić , Alex Dujshebaev  , Daniel Dujshebaev ,  non effectué.

Les champions d'Europe

Le FC Barcelone est officiellement qualifié pour le Super Globe, son effectif était :

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Liens internes
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Below is my "Big Day Out" column from the Saturday, April 20, 2013, Swansea edition of the South Wales Evening Post.
RICHARD THOMAS heads to Margam Country Park.
WHY? Steeped in history, wildlife and natural beauty, there's something for everyone inside the park. Located in Port Talbot, along the eastern rim of Swansea Bay, the 850 acre estate boasts a magnificent 18th century orangery, picturesque Tudor-Gothic style Victorian mansion house, a 12th century chapter house, ornamental gardens and one of the best deer herds in Wales. Children will enjoy the narrow gauge railway, adventure playground, farm trail and Fairytale Land. Borrow an mp3 player free of charge from the kiosk and you'll be able to eavesdrop on voices from the past when you visit eight different spots inside the park. Written by David Hughes and recorded by local actors, these echoes from the past offer a fascinating insight into the lives of people who have worked, visited or lived on the estate over the centuries.
WHAT'S THE BUZZ? Next month Margam is set for a £2 million restoration of park's historic features. Historical core improvements will be carried out to the Broadwalk, Castle and Orangery terraces, the Temple of Four Seasons, the Ivy Cottage, the Japanese Garden, the ha-ha and water features. The park's Citrus House has already been restored at a cost of £900,000 where visitors can get a taste of what to expect.
ANY HISTORY? The Citrus House was built around 1800 to replace earlier greenhouses on the estate. The building was originally referred to as the "Orange Wall" rather than the Citrus House. In 2007 the glasshouse fell into disrepair and deemed too dangerous for public access. With the help of a grant from The Rural Development Plan the Citrus House has now been painstakingly restored to its former glory.
LOOK OUT FOR? The 44.5m long Citrus House. The fabulous glass building is climatically controlled with state of the art equipment to enable a variety of common and rare citrus plants to grow.
FUN FACT? Working in this warm atmosphere, it is easy to imagine that the gardeners who worked in the Citric House in the 1800's had a relatively comfortable time, especially during the winter months. Unfortunately, the arsenic and other chemical sprays the Victorians used to kill the unwanted insect life in their glasshouses meant that the lives of these gardeners were also short.
WHAT TO TAKE? Entry to the park is free but there is a charge for parking and some of the activities inside. Parking charges are £4 for cars, £6.90 for minibuses, and £13.70 for coaches. Bring a camera with you to take some snaps.
WHEN TO GO? Margam Park is open most days between 10am to 6pm.
TELL ME MORE: Throughout the year the park hosts various events from Living History Weekends to clown festivals and charity walks. Go to www.margamcountrypark.co.uk and phone 01639 881635. For sat-nav users the address and postcode is: Margam Country Park, Margam, Port Talbot, SA13 2TJ.
Below is my "Big Day Out" column from the Saturday, April 13, 2013, Swansea edition of the South Wales Evening Post.
RICHARD THOMAS heads to Oystermouth Castle in Swansea.
WHY? Sitting magically on a hill overlooking Mumbles Bay, there's lots taking place at Oystermouth Castle from April to September. Last Saturday members of the Ostreme Theatre Players dressed up as characters from the castle's past, including Lord William de Braos III and his daughter Alina, performed in mini plays to celebrate the castle reopening.
WHATS THE BUZZ? Two years ago the battlement was given a facelift and the castle hasn't looked better since the 14th century. A whole maze of rooms have been made safe and accessible for the public to see and explore. New features include ancient graffiti art from the 14th century, private staircases leading from vaults to previous banqueting halls and a 30 foot high glass bridge. Events are held throughout the year, so come along and make a visit to one of Wales' finest castles.
ANY HISTORY? Oystermouth Castle was built around 1100 by William de Londres and later rebuilt in the 13th century by the infamous de Breos family, after being burnt down by the Welsh twice. There is also a ghost story attached to the old battlement. Known as The White Lady of Oystermouth Castle the apparition of a woman dressed all in white has been experienced many times by visitors to the battlement. The White Lady is usually seen weeping, with the back of her dress ripped away and a series of bloody welts on her back. The woman then abruptly vanishes before confused onlookers can offer her any assistance. Reports of the woman in white go back centuries, leading some paranormal investigators to believe she might have died after being tortured on the medieval whipping post which still stands in the castle's dungeon.
WHAT TO TAKE? There is a small charge of £2.50 for adults and £1.50 for children over 5 for admission. Family tickets for two adults and two children are available for £6.50 and children under five visit for free. Remember to bring cash with you as there are no credit/debit card facilities on the castle site. Also wear suitable footwear for the uneven terrain.
LOOK OUT FOR? In 2011 a new 30-foot-high glass bridge opened allowing access to the part of the castle called Alina's Chapel for the first time in hundreds of years. The chapel was added to the castle in the 14th century and marks the attraction's highest medieval point. If visitors look close enough graffiti art from the 14th century can be spotted thanks to the improved view.
WHEN TO GO? The castle will be open daily between 11am and 5pm until 30 September. Last admissions are 30 minutes before closing.
TELL ME MORE: Oystermouth Castle is located in a beautiful location on the hill in Mumbles overlooking Swansea Bay. Follow the A4067 into Mumbles and then turn right up Newton Road at the mini-roundabout by the White Rose. The castle is halfway up Newton Road on the right hand side. For sat nav users the castle's postcode is SA3 5TA. Phone 01792 635075 or visit www.oystermouthcastle.wordpress.com for more information.
Below is my "Big Day Out" column from the Saturday, April 6, 2013, Swansea edition of the South Wales Evening Post.
RICHARD THOMAS heads to Oakwood Theme Park.
WHY? With over 30 rides and attractions including three roller coasters and four water rides, Oakwood Theme Park in Pembrokeshire attracts 400,000 visitors each year, making it one of the UK's top ten theme parks.
WHAT'S THE BUZZ? Located off the A40 motorway at Canaston Bridge, 8 miles east of the town of Haverfordwest, Oakwood park provides fun for all the family, from white knuckle rides to dazzling firework displays and other special events Oakwood has it all. Also other family attractions including Fully Farm and Scolton Museum can be found near Oakwood Theme Park, just six miles away.
ANY HISTORY? Oakwood Theme Park first opened in 1987 as Oakwood Leisure Park, a very small family park with BMXs, a wooden fort, a 3D-style cinema experience show, go-karts and a water chute ride. In 1996 Oakwood's status as a small-scale regional attraction was completely transformed when the park opened Megafobia to the public. At that time Europe's largest wooden roller coaster ride. Since then the park has acquired a worldwide reputation for innovation and has since incorporated four more large thrill rides: Vertigo, Bounce, Hydro and the park's newest roller coaster Speed opened in 2006.
WHAT TO TAKE? Standard tickets for visitors over 13 years old cost £21, while junior tickets for children 3-12 years old cost £15 each. Children two years old and younger visit the park for free and by booking on the website you can save £2 per person on these prices.
Food and drink are available in the park's restaurants, the Southern-fried chicken at Dixie's Chicken Diner is good. There are also gift shops with t-shirts, mugs and other Oakwood Theme Park merchandise available to buy. You can also purchase photos of yourself on Megafobia and the other rides, but don't forget to bring a camera with you to take your own snaps.
LOOK OUT FOR? Oakwood has a good variety of rides to suit all people and ages. Megafobia and Speed are the park's two most exciting roller coasters. In the Detailed Wood Roller Coaster Poll 2010 the 85-foot-tall Megafobia ranked number 30 in the world. Speed is an exhilarating ride, twisting and turning at speeds of up to 60 miles per hour. Bounce is a vertical ride, shooting you up into the air at more than 40mph. Together with the Hydro water ride, these four attractions form Oakwood's "Big Four", the ultimate adrenaline rush for thrill seekers! For the more wary and younger children there are also more family orientated rides, including The Pirate Ship and Snake River Falls.
WHEN TO GO? Oakwood is open 10am to 5pm daily. For more information about opening times go to www.oakwoodthepark.co.uk.
My column for the February 2013 issue of Swansea Life magazine.
ON LOCATION: At Tomos Watkin's brewery in Llansamlet, Swansea Enterprise Park, groups can take a tour of the famous Welsh brewery and sample their award wining beers and ciders. For sat-nav users the address and postcode is: Unit 3, Century Park, Swansea Enterprise Park, Swansea, SA6 8RP.
CROWD SCENE: All age groups over 18 are welcome. Students and under 30s usually choose to go on the weekends before a night out.
HISTORY: The present incarnation of Tomos Watkin was started in 1995 by Simon Buckley and first operated from a small brewery in Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire before moving to their current premises in Swansea Enterprise Park in 1999. The Hurns Brewing Company acquired the Swansea brewer in 2002 and today Tomas Watkin exports their beers and other beverages to countries around the world, including the United Arab Emirates, China, Singapore, France, and the United States.
TOURS: The tour consists of a three hour visit and starts with drinks and a warm welcome on arrival from one of the brewers who will give you a 20 minuet talk about the history of the Hurns Brewing Company and Tomos Watkin. This is followed by a tour around the brewery which lasts around half an hour where visitors are shown the full brewing process from raw material to packaging the product.
LOOK OUT FOR: During the tour visitors get a chance to look into the vats where 16,000 pints worth of beer ferments every day for export across Wales and around the world.
FOOD AND DRINKS: After the tour visitors relocate back to the brewery tap for more sampling of the finished products and there is also a cold buffet including sausage roles, crisps, chicken legs, cocktail sausages and other snacks available.
TOUR TIMES AND PRICES: The tours cost £22.50 per person Monday to Thursday from 6pm to 9pm, there are also Friday tours available at £25 per person from 6pm to 9pm. For the same price as Friday tours, visitors can book a tour any time between 12pm and 8pm on Saturdays.
PARENTAL GUIDELINES: You must be over 18 to visit the brewery at the above times, but there are special school tours available at other times.
PHOTOGRAPHY: Cameras are allowed on the tour and visitors are encouraged to take as many photos as they want of the brewery, or even make a video of their tour.
STAFF: All the staff are dedicated and happy to answer any questions about the process. At the start of the tour chief brewer and tour guide Alex Cunningham hands out samples of the different varieties of malt the brewery uses to make their world famous beer. There is even a chocolate flavour to try.
PROS: After paying for the tour the buffet lunch and drinks are free, and there is no limit on how much you can eat and drink.
CONS: There is a minimum of 12 people and a maximum of 25 people allowed per tour.
TOP TIP: Remember to drink responsibly, or, bring a designated driver with you. You can buy some bottles of the brewery's beers and ciders to take home with you to enjoy later.
TELL ME MORE: More information is available at www.tomoswatkin.com, or, you can phone 01792 797280. To book a tour send an email to shop@tomoswatkin.com.
Richard Thomas is the author of Sci-Fi Worlds and Para-News, both available from www.amazon.co.uk. Visit Richard Thomas's website at www.richardthomas.eu.
My column for the April 2013 issue of Swansea Life magazine.
ON LOCATION: Skidz Karting is Swansea's only indoor go karting track. With karts and tracks suitable for all ages and abilities, drivers young and old will have a great time trying to beat each others best lap time on the tracks. Measuring 330 meters in length and consisting of an exciting mix of tight bends, sweeping curves and great long straights, the 6 meter wide main track allows for plenty of overtaking opportunities and provides plenty of challenges for even the most experienced go karter. For sat-nav users the address and postcode is: Unit 1, Rear of Queensway, Swansea West Business Park, Fforest-Fach, Swansea, SA5 4DJ.
OPENING HOURS: During the school term the go karting tracks are open daily between 12pm and 8pm, except Mondays when the tracks are closed. During school holidays Skids Karting is open seven days a week from 10am to 12pm.
CROWD SCENE: Mixed, there are karts to suit most age groups: the electric Kidz Kartz that travel up to 6 miles per hour for three to eight year olds, Sodi Fun Kid petrol karts for eight to twelve year olds, and the worlds most popular kart the Sodi GT4 for adults.
BACKSTORY: Skidz Karting opened in 2011. Although a popular sport in Europe today, go karting first began on the other side of the Atlantic. Art Ingels is thought to have built the world's first go kart in 1956 in California. Go karting quickly caught on with tracks built in many towns and cities across the United States.
NOTEWORTHY: Along with two great tracks there is also a games room with driving simulators where you can get some practice before you go on the track, a pool table, air hockey table, and a cafe serving light refreshments to check out.
WHAT TO TAKE? Drivers will have to make a one time purchase of a balaclava for hygiene reasons, but these only cost £1.50 each and are yours to keep and bring back next time. All the other kit, including a helmet, overalls, gloves and a detailed safety briefing are provided for.
PARENTIAL GUIDELINES: There is a great track for younger drivers, providing plenty of fun but still nice and safe with a secure pit lane area for safe pit stops. Children as young as three can take part. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. There is also an arcade near the track.
TEAM EVENTS: Groups can take part in special events at the track. For groups of ten or more (12 on weekends) there is the Grand Prix. This involves practice laps, heats, semi finals and the final for the fastest eight drivers. Another option for groups of 20 or more (24 on weekends) is the Team Endurance, which includes five minute qualifying then two hours of non stop driving. Trophies are given to the top three teams. There is a maximum of six drivers per team. For children between eight and 13 there are Junior Parties available. Each child will receive either 20 minuets track time or 30 minuets track time depending on the time chosen. There is a minimum of six children on these.
TOP TIP: If you're looking for a birthday or special gift idea, then why not buy a Skidz Karting gift voucher. They'll make a great gift and can be used as part or full payment for any type of session they offer.
TELL ME MORE: For more information about the events and prices visit www.skidzkarting.co.uk or phone 01792 580927.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Richard Thomas is the author of Para-News, Sci-Fi Worlds and the UFO Files range of ebooks published by Bretwalda Books. For more information visit www.richardthomas.com.
Below is my "Big Day Out" column from the Saturday, March 30, 2013, Swansea edition of the South Wales Evening Post.
RICHARD THOMAS heads to Tenpin Bowling in Swansea.
WHY? Tenpin Swansea, formerly Megabowl, is the only ten pin bowling alley in Swansea, located in the Parc Tawe shopping and leisure complex near the city centre.
WHAT'S THE BUZZ? Tenpin Swansea offers a host of family friendly activities for people of all abilities, from first time players right up to veteran bowlers. The alley boasts 26 bowling lanes, three American pool tables, an amusements arcade and cosmic bowling nights.
ANY HISTORY? Bowling is one of the oldest sports still played today. The earliest forms of bowling can be traced back to Ancient Egypt. In 1930 when the Egyptologist Sir Flinders Petrie excavated the grave of an Egyptian boy dating to 3200 BC he found artefacts resembling the pins used in tenpin bowling today.
WHAT TO TAKE? Bowling shoes are provided. One game costs £6.99 per adult and £5.49 each for juniors. You can also play two games for £12.25 (adults) and £9.75 (juniors), and three games for £13.75 (adults) and £11.25 (juniors). There's also special family deals available. A family of four people can play a game for £21.99 or two games for £38.99. Add £3 per person for a burger meal in the Beach Road Cafe Bar inspired by the sun bleached, chilled-out beach vibe of Bondi.
LOOK OUT FOR? As well as normal ten pin bowling on some nights you can play cosmic bowling, a hybrid of glow-in-the-dark ten pin bowling with dance club music and lights. Up to date information about cosmic bowling times can be found at www.tenpin.co.uk/swansea. At Tenpin Swansea there's also an amusements arcade where you can try to win a prise on the claw machines, or, if you like, you can just chill out watching Sky Sports in the fully licensed bar or playing pool on the three American pool tables.
WHEN TO GO? The bowling alley is open 11am to 12am on weekdays and 10am to 12am on weekends. During the school holidays they are open 10am to 12am seven days a week. The bar closes at 11.30pm.
TELL ME MORE: For sat nav users the address and postcode is Parc Tawe, The Strand, Swansea, SA1 2AX. Phone 0871 873 3150.


Over this past summer the Cremo Company, makers of Cremo Shave Cream, took a 1947 travel trailer refurbished into a "mobile barber shop" across the country to promote Cremo products and also to raise awareness of men's mental health issues. I met them in Houston (covered on Sharpologist here and here) and it turned into a bit of a mutual-admiration society. I ended up working with them on a shaving video! I also got to meet some of the gang at West Coast Shaving….
Cremo shave cream has been on Sharpologist's list of best shave creams since the article's first edition in 2014: I think it's one of the few good "mass market" brushless shave creams. And I knew Cremo was at least aware of Sharpologist–Cremo's CEO Matt Biggins and I have occasionally exchanged emails over the years. I even helped test Cremo's lathering shave cream when they were developing it. What I did not know was the extent of Cremo's interest until I got an email from their Chief Marketing Officer, Jim Harrington, asking if I would like to meet the Road Trip crew during their stop in Houston (about 100 miles from me). Sure, why not?
When we met I was in for a surprise–pretty much the entire Road Trip crew knew of me and Sharpologist: two public relations representatives, the Road Trip "personalities" (Faith and Edward), the videographer, even the driver. Matt and Jim weren't there but Justin Bullock of Cremo flew out from Cremo HQ in California specifically to meet me. I was flattered, to say the least!
During this meet-up Justin floated the idea of me working with Cremo on a 'how to shave' video for them. Would I be interested in coming out to California for a couple days (expenses paid) to shoot a video? Sure!
And so in early December, 2018, my wife and I trekked out to California. We landed at John Wayne (Santa Anna) to avoid Los Angeles International airport ("LAX"). But there was a glitch with the rental car and by the time we got out of the airport it was rush hour…and dark…and raining! By the time we got to the hotel in Laguna Beach that Cremo put us in we were a bit frazzled.
But on the plus side the rain cleared out the air and the next morning was beautiful. Our room was a block off the beach and there was some pretty spectacular views. Not much time to linger though, since it was video shoot day!
We met the Cremo gang at a hotel near the Cremo offices. They had used the hotel before as a set for shoots, as someone discovered the bathrooms were big, attractive, and well-lit. Although I had been given an outline of the shoot previously it was apparent that some real thought and planning had gone into this: along with Justin and Megan (one of the PR rep's I met in Houston) was a video director and a videographer working on getting everything set up (some other people came and went during the day, too, but I was busy and didn't really get to meet them). The equipment they brought had my inner video nerd salivating. This was not the kind of "shoestring budget" video I was used to! We had a quick pre-production meeting on the day's goals, then got to work.
The first part of the shoot was me doing an introduction, and talking about the importance of knowing the beard's grain, while I still had my (multi-day!) stubble on. Next the videographer and I worked on taking some generic footage ("B-roll"). I would point out, pick up, and put down various items. I also did things like turn the water on or off, load blade in a razor, and load cream onto a brush. All the while the videographer was getting footage from different angles.
Then we moved on to the shave. Yes, I really did do a multi-pass shave–this was not a "pretend shave" like some razor companies do! Although I used one of my own razors (a Feather AS-D2, chosen because I know it's a mild shaver, unlikely to cause me trouble) I really did use Cremo's Lathering Shave Cream and their (horse hair) brush. I lathered up several times so the videographer could get different shots.
Time for putting blade to face! The videographer knew better than to try to get me to re-shave in exactly the same way multiple times so he shot different passes from different angles. Luckily the actual shave was shot without audio ("MOS") so I wouldn't have to try to talk (and make sense) while shaving.
After shaving the videographer shot me finishing up and applying aftershave (yes, I really did use Cremo's Post Shave Balm. The Cooling Post Shave Balm is in my rotation at home–I actually like it quite a bit).
We stopped for a late lunch (and the Cremo gang presented my wife and me with a big gift basket full of products) then moved on to the next part of the production, the voice-over narration.
Voice-overs aren't as easy as they may seem. It's more than just reading from a script–it has to sound natural and, well, unscripted. Here the director was instrumental in guiding me through the various takes ("you stumbled over a word." "Try saying it another way." "That sounded great!").
I was really impressed with the whole team and the results! I hope to work with Cremo again sometime in the future.
Side Trip: A Trip To West Coast Shaving!
By coincidence we were staying close enough to West Coast Shaving for a visit the following day. That would be a Saturday but I had gotten in touch with them beforehand to see about the possibility of stopping by (they're usually closed on weekends). It was kind of a last-minute thing (I didn't know our Cremo itinerary until late in the planning process) but WCS turned it into a mini wet shaving meet-up, notifying the local gang that I was coming!
Abe and Kevin From WCS were our gracious hosts. The WCS office in Chino, CA is actually quite small: it's mainly a "display" office and where they do their website photography and video. As it turns out most of their inventory is in a warehouse in Maryland for easier shipping. But there was still lots to see! They had a great selection of products to fawn over and Abe gifted me a new WCS shave brush (just recently launched. More information coming).
We all had a great time. I hope to return for a longer visit!


What is density of Tamil Nadu in 2011 population census ?
How much is the density per sq. km. of Tamil Nadu ?
Square Kilometer : Average density of Tamil Nadu is 555 per sq. km.
Total area of Tamil Nadu is 130,060 square kilometers in census 2011.
Square Mile : Average density of Tamil Nadu is 1,437 per sq. mi.