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ArtsBeat | Doctorow's Pack Rats
Doctorow's Pack Rats
By Gregory Cowles
May 14, 2009 12:35 pm May 14, 2009 12:35 pm
The New York Times A police inspector in the Collyer brothers' house in 1947.
When you're E. L. Doctorow, chronicler of New York's bygone celebrities ("Ragtime") and gangsters ("Billy Bathgate") and faded nostalgic dreams ("World's Fair" and pretty much everything), then it makes sense that you'd eventually start thinking about the Collyer brothers. Homer and Langley Collyer, you may recall, were eccentric sons of the upper class who lived as hermits amid the squalor in their Fifth Avenue brownstone; when they died, the police carted more than 100 tons of junk from their home and discovered that Langley had been crushed to death under a pile of the newspapers he compulsively saved.
One day a few years ago, Doctorow was walking through their old neighborhood when he came across a small patch of green with a sign identifying it as the Collyer Brothers Park, and it dawned on him that the pair had passed into New York mythology. ("Even Frederick Law Olmstead didn't get his name on a park," he explained.) And that mythology, he decided, was fertile ground for a novelist. "Just as the Greeks had different versions of Agamemnon," he said, "we have had different versions of the Collyer brothers. Ripley's had their turn, and Guiness had theirs, and now it is time for my Collyers."
Doctorow's new novel, "Homer and Langley," will be published in September. Yesterday, he was promoting the book at the Bowery Hotel in the East Village — a new building designed to look old, with dark woods and stately upholstered furniture in the lobby. "You expect Teddy Roosevelt to walk in," Doctorow said, "or Stanford White." At 78, Doctorow is tall and elegant, with a neat white beard. He sipped a Virgin Mary and talked about bird-watching with Peter Matthiessen in the Canadian Arctic, and about his days as an editor with the Dial Press — a job he left to take a visiting-writer position at the University of California, Irvine, where he worked on "The Book of Daniel." Before he did, he consulted the I Ching. "It said we would cross a major body of water," he said. "My wife said, 'The Mississippi!' So we went to California."
At lunch, talk turned to the Collyers, and to modern-day examples of hoarders. "I almost think 'hoarding' isn't a sufficient word to describe it once it reaches that level," Doctorow said. "It's hard to explain. There's something hopeful and optimistic about it — I think they are convinced they'll find a use for these things in the future, and so they don't want to throw anything away. They're always looking ahead."
Kate Medina, Doctorow's editor at Random House, leaned forward. "We have a picture we might run at the end of the finished book," she said. "It shows one of the Collyers' shelves, with books piled high and just stacked every which way."
Around the table, every reader nodded in wistful recognition.
ACW May 15, 2009 · 9:19 am
I will definitely check this out! Aside from admiration for Doctorow's work, I'm fascinated by these guys, and have always felt "My Brother's Keeper" (which changed the brothers' names but was based on their story) was an underrated novel. Some of those middlebrow mid-20th-C. novels, while not Nabokov, are pretty good reads, and that was one. I can't wait to see what Doctorow does with it.
Dan Wickett May 28, 2009 · 7:44 pm
One can only hope that either Caketrain brings Matt Bell's The Collectors into print, or that he's allowed to distribute it as an e-book as he's done with his other chapbook. His version of Homer and Langley is an excellent read.
//www.caketrain.org/collectors.html
Jay Sheckley September 21, 2009 · 1:06 pm
Very much enjoyed Doctorow's own "Homer & Langley" in which these heroes face and fight near all modern history to live as they wish, with all that they wish, wholly "off the grid" far ahead of fashion, at home in an undreamt of philosophy, a cargo cult from the other end of the telescope.
Mayhap they died for want of nytimes.com
This is a portrait which is if not a likeness surely a loveness.
Thank you most imaginative Mr Doctorow for correcting history, repainting where true mystery lies, and restoring rightful dignity to two fascinating brilliant and creative men.
A delightful read. This Doctorow kid rocks!
Catherine Olson September 21, 2009 · 6:33 pm
I'm looking for photos of the Collyer brothers' mansion-the piles of debris especially–that I could republish. Does anyone know of any photos that are in the public domain or that I could at least use with copyright permission? I'm not sure whom to contact to get permission. Getting this contact information would be very helpful.
eydieridder March 26, 2010 · 3:04 pm
just got through listening to thse book on chapter a day on wis, public radio and enjoyed it very much could hardly wait for the next day to hear another chapter of two. very funny but also very sad because of their love for each other and the awful life they led even tho they were happy in it.
Betty Obee September 6, 2010 · 6:47 pm
Just finished reading Doctorow's book Homer and Langley. What a touching and memorable tribute to these two brothers. Wish they could know that they will live on in the hearts of many people who read this story which, though speculative, reaches right to the heart of a story which really happened.
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After our Harvest assembly on Thursday 19th October, parents joined us for some fun activities back in the classroom. We designed Harvest baskets, played times table snakes and ladders and solved number clues, where we had to use and apply our understanding of number and place value. We had lots of fun!
PE for Autumn 1 is 'Agility, Balance and Co-ordination'. So far we have developed our balancing skills by using our arms, concentrating on an object in front of us and keeping our head still to help us keep our balance on different numbers of body parts.
This week we have been working on our underarm and overarm throwing skills. We talked about how underarm throws are for accuracy and overarm throws are for distance.
In English we have been writing a story based on our class novel, The Time Travelling Cat. Prior to writing we acted out different parts of the story, which we all thoroughly enjoyed!
On Tuesday 14th November, a pop-up museum came to school. Jack, who is from Manchester Museum, taught us all about different Ancient Egyptian artefacts. We learnt about how the artefacts made their way from Egypt to our museums. We were amazed that people organised dinner parties to show off newly discovered artefacts! We had a fun afternoon learning all about Ancient Egypt.
Back in class, we have been writing letters, in role as archaeologists, about our discovery of a statue of the Egyptian God, Horus.
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The Salford Business Education Partnership (BEP) is a well-established service and delivers in schools across Salford. The primary focus of Salford BEP is to develop and practice enterprise skills such as communication, team work, problem solving, planning, creativity, initiative and to build confidence. The children in Y4 enjoyed being journalists, interviewing each other, as well as our visitors, Jason and Toby. They used the information they'd gathered from the interviews to write a newspaper article, in pairs.
The children had lots of fun this morning, learning the names of different body parts, in German, with Miss Chronnell. I wonder how many they can remember!
4C have had a busy start to the Summer term learning all about the rainforest. In groups, we researched facts using I-pads and information books, which we enjoyed sharing with the rest of the class. Next week we are going to be organising our information under different subheadings to create an information page.
Our homework for the next fortnight is to research an animal found in the rainforest and present our information as an information page. The information we gather will be used in our English lessons to help us to create our very own rainforest animal.
During the summer term, we will be developing the skills required to play rounders. Today, we worked on underarm throwing and catching.
The children enjoyed a fantastic afternoon in our school garden last Friday. They were encouraged to notice the signs of Spring, and were quick to point out the flowering buds on the trees, the shoots emerging from the vegetable patch and the tadpoles swimming in the pond.
The children were utterly mesmerised by some of Paul's elaborate and witty stories, and they each had a turn at lighting their own mini fire, using a fire lighter.
CONGRATULATIONS PRINCE HARRY AND MEGHAN!
4C had a lot of fun dressing up in red, white and blue to celebrate the Royal Wedding. How smart do our Prince Harry and Meghan look?!


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"I think I always kind of wanted to go. From like the first year really, I never really wanted to be there in the band. I just gave it a go because it was there at the time and then when I realized the direction we were going in with the music," he explained. "I instantly realized it wasn't for me because I realized I couldn't put any input in; I couldn't give my opinion on this or that because it didn't fit the grain of what we were as a band or what we represented. So that's when it became frustrating for me, that's when I had to be like, I've got to start thinking about myself."
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We know, we know. It still hurts and breaks our hearts even if almost a year has gone by after Zen's departure. So yeah, we totally understand why Directioners everywhere are confused and conflicted about his recent interviews.
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The Greneleye's (Greenly's) are from de Greneleye in Staffordshire from ancient times. Around the 1400's they moved to North Herefordshire.
Their story centres on the hamlets of Mowley, Titley and Staunton-on-Arrow. These three key places are within an half hour walk of each other.
My family branch is the Staunton-on-Arrow Greenly's, the cousins of the Titley Court Greenly's.
My Line at January 1st 2012 back to the 1575.
Married Beatrice Doreen Lloyd in 1940 (23 July) in Wolverhampton, had a son Roy John 22nd October 1941 at 201 Lea Road, Wolverhampton.
There is a road named after Greenly's in Wolverhampton, for thanks for Public Contracts work undertaken by the familiy.
My Mother. Married my Mother Doris Elizabeth Cole in 1945. Doris was born in Sterling Castle, Scotland. Her father was the Regimental Seargeant Major for the Queen's own Argyle and Sutherland Highlanders, their HQ being Stirling Castle.
Paul, Elaine, Derek, David (me), Caroline.
· Grandmother – Lilian Sandford Greenly. B1901 – d1997.
William and Amelia had 6 children.
William was one of 5 children.
1901 Census Willaim and Amelia living at 126 Yew Tree Cottage, Kingsland, Herefordshire. Willaim was 26 (Pump Repairer), Amelia was 33 – she was pregnant with Lillian (my paternal Grandmother), and had 2 other children, Milson aged 5 and Francis aged 1.
John Greenly 1836 - ? and Ellen Ferrer 1837 - ?
1881 census John is 45 and Ellen is 43; had 4 children Charles11, Mary 9, William 7 (GGP), Thomas 5. They were living with Fristram (widower)age 76. Coffee House Keeper, 73 Etnam Street, Leominster, Herefordshire.
John was a Carpenter and Ellen was a Coffee House Manager.
James Richard Greenly b 1884 – d 26.4.1937 The Forge, Kings Pyon, Herefordshire (Blacksmith). James married Amy Stedman Hall in Kings Pyon on 8th June 1908. Arthur, Polly and Lillian May Greenly b 10th July 1911. My father, Cyril went to stay with his Uncle James, until 1937 when the Uncle died, Cyril would have been 13 or 14 years old. Lillian May Greenly remembers Cyril as he had trouble walking (Polio – this may have been why he went to stay with Uncle James). Cyril returned to his Grandfathers House, but left in 1940 aged 17 to go and live in Wolverhampton. The grandfather was a road contractor and hauler and two other Uncles of Cyril would have been working in Wolverhampton at the time; Francis James (Frank) Greenly. Frank had two children Francis Derek and Malcolm Greenly; these cousins must have been liked by Cyril as he later used their names as middle names for his own twin sons – David Malcolm Greenly and Derek Gerrard Greenly.
Jane Anne Greenly b 23rd May 1840 Pembridge, d September 5th 1869 aged 29 Pembridge.
John James Greenly b 27th October 1850 Pembridge, d 7th July 1860 aged 9. Pembridge.
Charlotte Emma Greenly b 3rd January 1836, unmarried school mistress / shopkeeper in Bedford in the 1881 census.
Mary Greenly b 30th September Pembridege, unmarried and living with Charlotte in Bedford in 1881 census.
William James Greenly b 14th November 1845, died 6 days later.
John married Elizabeth Turner (b 1807) in 7th February 1827 at Leominster. She was a farmer of 20 acres in Lower Hardwick.
In the 1861 census, John and Elizabeth were living at 42 Lynch Court, Eradisland, Weobley, Dilwyn. John would have been 60 years and Elizabeth 54 years old.
He married Jane Caldwell (b 1745 d 30th December 1800) on 20th February 1773 in Eardisland.
John was the second eldest of 5 children.
Thomas Greenly b 24th February 1750 Titley?
o John Greenly (1718) was the second eldest of 8 children.
o Mary Greenly b 1716 (she married Stephen Watkins, they had a son John Watkins. John marrid in Staunton On Arrow in 1774 and emigrated to USA where he became a famous soldier in the American Civil War?) – check this.
o Edward b 3rd September 1733 – Married Louisa Williams in London; Henry Greenly the famous Railway Engineer is directly descended from Edward. I share a common ancestor therefore with Henry Greenly. Henry is his biography discusses his links to the Greenlys of Titley Court and therefore that link to my line is also established.
o John Greenly 1718 married Ann Greenhouse b7th July 1723 (Kingsland) – married in Staunton On Arrow, 30th November 1744.
o John Greenlys 1718 father, my Great, Great, Great, Great, Great, Great Grandfather was also John Greenly 1683.
o John Greenly 1683 married Ann Coleman (Daughter of Thomas and Anne Colemn) in Leominster, on 24th June 1709.
o Roger Greenlys 1654, father was Thomas Greenly 26th March 1629.
Roger Greenely 1592 would have been my Great, Great, Great, Great, Great, Great, Great, Great, Great Grandfather.
Great, Great, Great, Great, Great, Great, Great, Great, Great Grandfather.
Roger Greenely 1592,was one of 13 children. (His father married twice).
Roger Greenlys 1592 father, was Stephen Greenly 1545? He was my Great, Great, Great, Great, Great, Great, Great, Great, Great, Great Grandfather.
· 10 Great, Great, Great, Great, Great, Great, Great, Great, Great, Great Grandfather.
Stephen was married twice, first to Anne and then Elinor who between them had 13 children.
· 11 Great, Great, Great, Great, Great, Great, Great, Great, Great, Great, Great Grandfather.
Philype was born in c1500 and died in 1578.
We can assume they married in c1525 – c1530, they had 7 children (mentioned in wills).
· 12 Great, Great, Great, Great, Great, Great, Great, Great, Great, Great, Great Grandfather.
Philype Grenley the elder of Moldeley was mentioned in will of Mawnss in 1546, also Sybil Greneley is also mentioned.
The next mention of him in a will is Badlond of 1551, where he is referred to as Philip Grenly the elder, implying that he has a son now, also called Philip.
Philype the elders father was probably Stephen Grenley mentioned in a will of 1539, Staunton.
· 13 Great, Great, Great, Great, Great, Great, Great, Great, Great, Great, Great Grandfather.
Stephen the elder did in 1578.
His father was ? John Greneleye of Mowley born c1440 and died 1503 (papers of Lady Elizabeth Greenly).
This John had a son John who went onto start the Titley line of the Family.
Stepehn, the other son of John and brother of John (Titley) went on to create our family line – the Staunton on Arrow Greenlys.
Hence our families (Titley and Staunton on Arrow), share the same collateral ancestor (John Greneleye – c1440 – 1503.
It is probable that John Greneleye was the ancestor of the Edward Greneleye who was Vice Chairman of Oxford University in 1436 – 1437.
Also, of William de Greneleye c1328 and Simonis de Greneleye c1260.
The family would have been significant from the 13th Century, land owners, Yeoman (next in line to Nobility) and were worthy of the promotion of John Greneleye in 1525 to Lord of the Manor of Woodhall Hill in Mouldley, Herefordshire.
Cyril Percy 'Jack' Greenly was born in 1923 (6 March) in Ludlow, Shropshire.
This photograph is from WW2. Cyril was in the Royal Navy and was on the protection of the Russian Convey.
Jack moved to Wolverhampton when he around 16 in 1939. he would have worked with his Uncles, the Greenly Brothers mentioned below.
The Greenly's undertook a lot of building work for Wolverhampton. They had offices in Greenly Road, which was named after them as thanks by a grateful council.


What an inspiring idea. And how intriguing that a poet could bring about community unity. I love the notion of touchstones: I wonder how I could play with it to mark my Warsaw or my Potato Point? Thank you for the photo (I thought it was words on a pool at first) and for the link. Happy Wednesday – and rest of the week – and rest of your life, while I'm about it!
Ditto 'morselsandscraps' Gilly. Couldn't possibly say it better. Thank you for the link.


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SWAG Staff Recognised in Queen's Birthday Honours 2021
By Amy Smith | August 18, 2021
Two members of staff from University Hospitals Bristol and Weston Foundation Trust have been recognised in the Queen's birthday honours list this year.
Ruth Hendy, lead cancer nurse for University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust, has been given the British Empire Medal. She has received the award for her services to people living with and affected by cancer.
Dr Tom Wells, a medical oncology consultant based at Weston General Hospital, has received an MBE for his services to medicine and people with disabilities in the medical profession.
The event was recognised in the Thornbury Gazette as well as through NHS England communications:
https://www.gazetteseries.co.uk/news/19372823.thornbury-cancer-nurse-awarded-british-empire-medal/
https://www.england.nhs.uk/south/2021/06/16/south-west-clinicians-recognised-in-queens-birthday-honours-list/

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On the Saturday, I watched Swansea 0 – 0 City online but I badly needed to sort my clothes and toiletries out too (still in unorganised boxes and bags from the move!) so I did the two things together. I was rather glad I had managed to do something useful with the time as the game was pretty tame and a bit of a non-event. Still, a point is a point.
Having made Christmas cakes for a few people and receiving many compliments, I've been asked for the recipe. I have used this same recipe for the last 20 years or so and have adapted it as I have gone along, so I include my own little notes.
TIN PREPARATION: Preparing the cake tin is very, very important as it prevents the cake drying out and the outsides burning as it needs to cook very slowly!
* In a large bowl coat all the dried fruit and nuts with approx a tbsp of the flour so that it is all lightly dusted.
* In a separate bowl cream the margarine and sugar until light and fluffy then beat in the treacle/syrup/honey.
* Add the alcohol – this is the key to the moistness of this cake.
* Lastly, stir in the fruit and nuts.
I like to follow tradition and close my eyes and make a wish whilst giving one complete stir. I then get any family member around at the time to do likewise.
The wrapped cake should keep for weeks (if not months!) and should certainly be kept a minimum of 2 weeks before eating, to let the flavours mature. If keeping longer term, you can periodically add more alcohol for moisture and flavour, by using a cocktail stick to pierce the surface and trickling a capful of your chosen alcohol over it and allowing it to be absorbed.
Marzipan should be added at least one week ( I prefer 2) before icing and once marzipanned, the cake can be just lightly covered to protect from dust, but you want the air to dry the marzipan before icing.
Once iced, this cake will keep for weeks so it can be made well in advance of Christmas.
Have fun experimenting with this basic recipe – Christmas cake is very forgiving and you can mix and match ingredients. Enjoy!
Mum's apple tree, despite being heavily cut back, has produced lots of apples again this year so we received a box and this weekend was my first chance to do something with them.
Birthday breakfast, cake, and Chinese.
Thursday was Nel's birthday and she wanted me to have the day off work so I worked overtime on Wednesday and Friday this week, making it a strange week for me.
She wanted breakfast in bed at 6.30am (as she was working) so I agreed to do my best, but I don't use an alarm to wake up, I just wake naturally. I woke up at 6.17am so I leapt up, ran downstairs and after feeding the cats, made Nel's bacon sandwich and drink, arranged them nicely on a tray with serviette and presented it to her at 6.30am on the dot! 🙂 I then left her to eat to open her cards and presents. We'd given her the "Thor" DVD as requested as well as her usual cash and she had a card and present from Mum, and cards from Rick and from an aunt.
Well I had great fun and games trying to mix the right colours for the icing for a start! The red food colouring I used turned the white icing a peach colour instead of pink! So I tried again with the red gel food colour and thankfully this WAS pink, but I still couldn't get the exact shades I wanted.
Eventually I started the design, and it was much harder than I remembered from when the children were little! I struggled resizing the picture, even allowing for overlapping the sides a little, and I wasn't happy with the accuracy, but in the end decided I wasn't going to achieve perfection and just did my best.
The last bit of her birthday celebration was a sleepover at the weekend, but the day itself was over and I think Nel quite enjoyed it, which was the object of the exercise 🙂 It's hard to believe that my BABY is now 19!
When I woke up properly at 6 am, I had a pounding headache and my ears were sore so before I had my breakfast and coffee, I took a large dose of herbs* to try and settle it so it wouldn't spoil Christmas. It took an hour or so before it calmed enough for me to face the day and I had to take a couple more doses during the the morning but it receded enough to let me have my Christmas. Nel was up next and came in to say hello just as I was about to go for a nice bath. We had already agreed that she could open her presents on her own as it causes her a lot of stress opening them in front of other people ( a genuine autistic trait) so she opened them whilst I bathed.
The toy had come with a warning that cats go absolutely mad for it so it should be kept well hidden until Christmas and it seemed there had been no exaggeration. All the cats took turns with it, though Zara had had it the most and spent the rest of the day quite literally stoned!
Then at 4pm we all sat together again to watch the last Harry Potter film – Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows part 2 – both the kids had seen it before, Billy and I had seen all the previous films and had read the book, but Raji had never seen any of the films – so at the end, Nel loaned him her boxed set so he could catch up 🙂 Stephen fidgeted a bit and eventually disappeared, which was a bit disappointing as he knows I like to have the family together on Christmas Day, but otherwise I enjoyed the film and the day.
I was tiring fast but Nel wanted me to watch TV with her at 8pm so I went upstairs and got undressed and read a couple of magazines until then, but really could do without it – my headache was building up again and I felt like I could sleep for a week. I just about made it to 8pm but then Nel said she was too tired too and wasn't going to watch TV after all. Hooray! Oh dear! She was upset at missing her programme though so I sent a text to mum to see if she'd record it for Nel to watch next day when we visited. That sorted, I collapsed thankfully into bed – and went out like a light.


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5/20 update: all are loaded except one of the entire group. It is uploading now (10:30 am).


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Q: React stop rerendering of parent component when slider is used UPDATE based on Jayce444's comment. I moved setting the timer outside of the component and this helped. Is a global variable the best idea tho?
let globalTimer = null;
const setSlidingTimer = (timer) => {
  globalTimer = timer;
};

const SearchJobs = (props) => {
  useEffect(() => console.log("<SearchJobs /> rendered"));

const [sliderValue, setSliderValue] = useState(20);

const sliderChangeHandler = (newValue) => {
    clearTimeout(globalTimer);
    const timer = setTimeout(setSliderValue, 300, newValue);
    setSlidingTimer(timer);
  };

ORIGINAL POST:
My React app suffers in performance from too many rerenders of a parent component because its children (mainly a slider) change the state too often when changing their value.
My idea (see sliderChangeHandler) was to wait sth like 300ms before updating the slider's value in the state to reduce the number of rerenders. Somehow this doesn't work yet. Is there anyone who could help me with especially the slider and apply a similar idea to the input box? Like wait 300ms before updating the state. If the user types or slides again, reset the 300ms timer.
Here is the parent code
import React, { useEffect, useState } from "react";

import Col from "react-bootstrap/Col";
import Button from "react-bootstrap/Button";
import InputGroup from "react-bootstrap/InputGroup";
import FormControl from "react-bootstrap/FormControl";

import Slider from "../UI/Slider/Slider";

const SearchJobs = (props) => {
  useEffect(() => console.log("<SearchJobs /> rendered"));

  const [sliderValue, setSliderValue] = useState(20);
  const [address, setAddress] = useState("");
  const [slidingTimeout, setSlidingTimeout] = useState("");

  const sliderChangeHandler = (event, newValue) => {
    clearTimeout(slidingTimeout);
    const timer = setTimeout(setSliderValue, 300, newValue);
    setSlidingTimeout(timer);
  };

  return (
    <>
      <Col xs={12} md={7}>
        <InputGroup className="mb-3">
          <InputGroup.Prepend>
            <InputGroup.Text id="inputGroup-sizing-default">
              Adresse
            </InputGroup.Text>
          </InputGroup.Prepend>
          <FormControl
            aria-label="Address"
            aria-describedby="inputGroup-sizing-default"
            placeholder="myAddress"
            value={address}
            onChange={(event) => setAddress(event.target.value)}
          />
        </InputGroup>
      </Col>
      <Col xs={12} md={5}>
        <Slider value={sliderValue} change={sliderChangeHandler} />
      </Col>
    </>
  );
};

export default SearchJobs;

And this is the slider component:
import React from "react";
import Typography from "@material-ui/core/Typography";
import Slider from "@material-ui/core/Slider";

const SliderComponent = (props) => {
  const marks = [
    {
      value: 0,
      label: "0 km",
    },

    {
      value: 50,
      label: "50 km",
    },
  ];

  function valuetext(value) {
    return `${value} km`;
  }

  return (
    <div className="ml-3 mr-3">
      <Typography id="discrete-slider-always" gutterBottom>
        Radius
      </Typography>
      <Slider
        defaultValue={20}
        value={props.sliderValue}
        onChange={(event, newValue) => props.change(event, newValue)}
        getAriaValueText={valuetext}
        aria-labelledby="discrete-slider-always"
        step={0.1}
        min={0}
        max={50}
        marks={marks}
        valueLabelDisplay="on"
      />
    </div>
  );
};

export default SliderComponent;

A: You can use a generic debouncing function, for example:
const debounce = (inputFun, milliseconds) => {
  let timeout;

  return (...args) => {
    if(!timeout) {
      inputFun(...args);

      timeout = setTimeout(
        () => ( timeout = undefined ),
        milliseconds
      );
    }
  };
};

Then u create a debounced sliderChangeHandler like this:
const sliderChangeHandler = debounce(event => {
    setSliderValue(event.target.value);
}, 300);

U might want to adjust the arguments of the sliderChangeHandler (don't know why u have event and newValue) to match your requirements.

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Coletânea de funções, procedures e classes para facilitar a vida do programador VFP

* [Classes Genéricas](classes/README.md)
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Former CARCASS Guitarist CARLO REGADAS's MONSTRANCE Releases 'Karma After The Storm' Snippet
Audio snippets of the song "Karma After The Storm" from MONSTRANCE, the new band featuring former CARCASS guitarist Carlo Regadas, drummer Ian Treacy (ex-BENEDICTION, MEATHOOK SEED, ABSOLUTE POWER) and vocalist Tony Glover (ex-DEVOID),can be streamed below.
MONSTRANCE is the brainchild of Regadas, former lead guitar player with grind gods CARCASS, post-CARCASS outfit BLACKSTAR and DEVOID. Following his tenures with CARCASS and BLACKSTAR, Carlo continued to write and record music, mainly for his own enjoyment.
In 2013, after a stint living in the Canary Islands, Carlo returned to the U.K. and met up with old friend and former DEVOID bandmate Tony Glover. Tony had recently unearthed some never-released material of Carlo's, some of which was penned during his tenure with CARCASS. Upon hearing this material again and realizing the strength of the songs, Carlo sent the material to some trusted, musically minded friends for their opinion, and the response was nothing short of astounding!
On the back of this enthusiasm, although reluctant at first, Carlo was urged to send the material to several established record labels, who also responded extremely positively and were very keen to hear more.
Carlo decided to approach some old friends and fellow musicians from the original death metal scene and decided to put together a full lineup, although at first, the intention was just to record an album as a studio project. Such was the friendship, camaraderie and enthusiasm for the project, the decision was quickly made to become a full-time band.
Carlo's focus in recruiting band members was not to look for big-name musicians from the genre with previous credentials but rather to source like-minded individuals who were also very accomplished musicians.
The vocal position was immediately filled by Tony, building on their long-standing friendship, previous experience with DEVOID and long-held ambition to do a further project together. Tony has honed his vocal delivery since the DEVOID era, now projecting a unique blend of power, clear diction and articulation. Such is the power of Tony's delivery, the mic level during the vocal demo sessions had to be backed off by -20db!
Ian Treacy, another old friend from the '90s death metal scene, was drafted in for his previous drumming prowess with grind veterans BENEDICTION, MEATHOOK SEED and ABSOLUTE POWER. Ian needs absolutely no introduction at all; a highly respected extreme metal drummer, with an enviable back catalogue of groundbreaking and genre-defining releases.
Belgrade-born Aleksandar Kokai, from Liverpool band CRUSH DEPTH EXPERIMENT, was recruited on bass. A supremely talented and technically gifted bass player who will provide energy and heaviness to a rhythm section of dynamism and power.
The lineup is bolstered further with the addition of yet another old friend, and former ORNAMENT guitar player, Steven Hargraves, who completes the band's live lineup on second guitar. Carlo and Steven have worked closely together to forge a tight, melodic and crushing guitar duo, guaranteed to turn heads in the live setting.
Music-wise, MONSTRANCE cannot be easily pigeon-holed. As far as the band is concerned, it's just metal, albeit with downtuned guitars and extreme vocals. The music is as crushingly heavy as it is melodic and catchy. Carlo's original demos have now finally been completed with the addition of Tony's savage vocal attack, perfectly showcasing the quality and originality of the material.
MONSTRANCE is:
Tony Glover - Vocals
Ian Treacy - Drums
Aleksandar Kokai - Bass
Carlo Regadas- Lead, Rhythm Guitar
Steven Hargraves - Rhythm Guitar
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Saving Atlantic Cod
Overfishing of Cod Continues Unabated
by Allison Lorenc
Atlantic cod has been overfished for decades, but at their most recent meeting, New England's regional fishery managers recommended new catch limits that will further harm cod's chance of recovery. This plan, called Framework 59, ignores the law and science.
Fishery Managers Recommend Unlawful Cod Catch Limits
"Fishery managers are failing in their job to end overfishing of New England's most recognizable fish species," said Peter Shelley, Senior Counsel at CLF. "Cod is in crisis and the Council once again failed to make the hard decision needed to end overfishing and rebuild these stocks. The proposed limits are unlawful, and the federal government must disapprove them. Directed fishing on Atlantic cod should have been stopped years ago."
Give Atlantic Cod a Break: The Role of Climate Change
by Gareth Lawson
This is part three of a three-part series on the current state of Atlantic cod in New England. Part three explores how a warming ocean is making problems caused by poor management worse. Read part one about the challenge of inaccurate data here and part two on decades of bad management here. The climate crisis…
The Ocean Has Saved Us. Now, It's Our Turn to Save the Ocean.
by Priscilla Brooks
The world's oceans are in dire straits. A startling UN report confirms what we at CLF have been saying for years: Without drastic measures to halt climate-damaging emissions and protect our oceans, life in New England, and around the world, will be forever changed. If we act now, we can still protect our oceans and way of life for future generations. But we don't have a moment to waste.
Give Atlantic Cod a Break: Decades of Bad Management
by Peter Shelley
New England's storied cod population is on brink of collapse. Our regional and federal fishery managers are tasked with maintaining a healthy Atlantic cod population. Yet they have a long record of making management decisions that do more harm than good.
Give Atlantic Cod a Break: Flawed Data
Centuries of intense fishing and decades of poor management have driven New England's Atlantic cod population to the brink. And, while our region's most iconic fish could still recover, ensuring future generations will be able to enjoy fresh, local cod starts with improving our understanding of how many cod are actually being caught.
The Year Ahead in Washington: CLF's Federal Ocean Policy Priorities
by Jennifer Felt
The 2018 midterms brought a Democratic majority to the House, giving us new and exciting opportunities for environmental legislation. This Congressional session, CLF's Oceans team is focused on protecting special places in New England's ocean, effectively addressing threats facing the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale, and promoting sustainable fisheries.
Federal Fisheries Bill Undermines the Health of Our Oceans
Right now, the United States has some of the best-managed fisheries in the world. But a bill that just passed the House of Representatives is putting that at risk. Many fishing communities in New England and across the country currently have the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA) to thank for their economic health.…
Time to Revamp New England's Groundfish Monitoring Program
New England's cod and other groundfish populations have plummeted to historic lows because of decades of overfishing. Our current system of monitoring isn't bringing back accurate data, and a new amendment is an opportunity to improve it.
CLF Goes to Washington to Stand Up for Our Oceans
As the Trump administration continues its attack on our nation's public lands and waters, it has never been more pressing to highlight the importance of a healthy ocean ecosystem. That is why CLF is heading to Washington, DC next week to participate in Capitol Hill Ocean Week.


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U. S. Policy on Loans to the Belligerents (1914-1915)
June 28, 1914: Telegram about Assassination of the Archduke August 1, 1914: Outbreak of World War I; German declaration of war on Russia
Background: Map of Europe Showing Nations at War from Great War
August 4, 1914: Great Britain Declares War on Germany, as reported in the Daily Mirror
U.S. Policy on Loans to the Belligerents (1914–1915)
Morgan Company of New York have asked whether there would be any objection to their making a loan to the French Government and also the Rothschilds – I suppose that is intended for the French Government.
—Secretary of State Bryan to President Wilson, August 10, 1914
There is no reason why loans should not be made to the governments of neutral nations, but in the judgment of this Government, loans by American bankers to any foreign nation which is at war are inconsistent with the true spirit of neutrality.
—Secretary of State Bryan to J. P. Morgan and Company, August 15, 1914
August 19, 1914: President Wilson's Declaration of Neutrality
The United States must be neutral in fact, as well as in name, during these days that are to try men's souls. We must be impartial in thought, as well as action, must put a curb upon our sentiments, as well as upon every transaction that might be construed as a preference of one party to the struggle before another.
—President Wilson's Declaration of Neutrality
September 19, 1914: The Status of Armed Merchant Vessels ("A merchant vessel of belligerent nationality may carry an armament and ammunition for the sole purpose of defense without acquiring the character of a ship of war.")
Since the beginning of the war this bank alone has received cabled instructions for the payment of in excess of $50,000,000 for American goods and the volume of this business is increasing. Owing to war conditions, this buying is necessarily for cash and it is of such magnitude that the cash credits of the European governments are being fast depleted. Lately we have been urged by manufacturers who are customers of the bank and, in some cases, by representatives of the foreign governments, to provide temporary credits for these purchases.
—Vice President of the National City Bank to the Acting Secretary of State, October 23, 1914
December 26, 1914: U.S. Protests Against Maritime Warfare
The present condition of American foreign trade resulting from the frequent seizures and detentions of American cargoes destined to neutral European ports has become so serious as to require a candid statement of the views of this Government in order that the British Government may be fully informed as to the attitude of the United States toward the policy which has been pursued by the British authorities during the present war.
—Secretary of State Bryan to Walter Hines Page, U.S. Ambassador in Great Britain
Value of U.S. Exports for 1914:
1914 – $ 824.8 million to Allies
1914 – $ 169.3 million to Central Powers
—University of Albany History 101 Syllabus (Spring 1997), a link from the EDSITEment resource History Matters
By 1915, U.S. industry, which had been mildly depressed, was prospering again with munitions orders from the Western Allies. On the USGS, a link from the EDSITEment-reviewed website Internet Public Library:
Iron and Steel Historical Statistics
Sulfur Production Historical Statistics
Lead Production Historical Statistics
Aluminum Production Historical Statistics
February 4, 1915: German Admiralty Declaration Regarding Unrestricted U-Boat Warfare
February 10, 1915: President Wilson's First Warning to the Germans
If such a deplorable situation should arise, the Imperial German Government can readily appreciate that the Government of the United States would be constrained to hold the Imperial Government of Germany to a strict accountability for such acts of their naval authorities, and to take any steps it might be necessary to take to safeguard American lives and property and to secure to American citizens the full enjoyment of their acknowledged rights on the high seas.
… It is stated for the information of the Imperial Government that representations have been made to his Britannic Majesty's Government in respect to the unwarranted use of the American flag for the protection of British ships.
—President Wilson's First Warning to the Germans
March 1, 1915: American citizen dies in sinking of first passenger ship, the British liner Falaba (Narrow Miss by a German Torpedo—photograph)
August 26, 1915: Wilson's Change of Attitude on War Loans
My opinion in this matter, compendiously stated, is that we should say that "Parties would take no action either for or against such a transaction," but that this should be orally conveyed, so far as we are concerned, and not put in writing.
—President Woodrow Wilson to the Secretary of State, Mr. Robert Lansing
May 7, 1915: Lusitania sunk by German U-Boat (photograph) off Irish coast
Lusitania (image) on the EDSITEment resource American Memory
Murder on the High Seas (Theodore Roosevelt commentary on the Lusitania) on American Memory
Telegram from Wilson re: Sinking of the Lusitania
Public outrage over the loss of civilian life hastened the United States entry into World War I. Although the cargo list of the Lusitania stated that she carried approximately 170 tons of munitions and war material, this fact was not revealed to the U.S. public at the time.
—American Memory: Today in History, May 7
May 12, 1915: The Bryce Report in its entirety. Use if desired. Otherwise consult Commentary on The Bryce Report:
The Bryce Report was used for propaganda purposes. Sir Gilbert Parker, who was the member of Wellington House (the British propaganda bureau at that time) charged with information and propaganda aimed at the United States, rushed the Bryce Report into print, so it was available five days after the news of the sinking of the Lusitania. It is obvious that part of the aim was to contribute to the effort to bring the United States into the war.
—Commentary on The Bryce Report
June 9, 1915: Bryan Resignation Letter (Secretary of State William Jennings Bryan resigns over handling of the Lusitania incident.)
… we unsparingly denounce the retaliatory methods employed by her (Germany), without condemning the announced purpose of the Allies to starve the non-combatants of Germany and without complaining of the conduct of Great Britain in relying on passengers including men, women and children of the United States to give immunity to vessels carrying munitions of war without even suggesting that she should convoy passenger ships as carefully as she does ships carrying horses and gasoline.
—Bryan Resignation Letter
Now, on the other hand, we are face to face with what appears to be a critical economic situation, which can only be relieved apparently by the investment of American capital in foreign loans to be used in liquidating the enormous balance of trade in favor of the United States.
Can we afford to let a declaration as to our conception of "the true spirit of neutrality" made in the first days of the war stand in the way of our national interests which seem to be seriously threatened?
If we cannot afford to do this, how are we to explain away the declaration and maintain a semblance of consistency?
—Secretary of State Lansing to President Wilson, September 6, 1915
October 15, 1915: German Ambassador's Assurances About American Ships ("recurrence of incidents similar to the Arabic case is considered out of the question")
November 20, 1915: Wilson researching a program of national defense (dubbed "Preparedness")
Cartoon: Untitled, Reasonable Program of National Defense, 11/20/1915 on the EDSITEment-reviewed website Digital Classroom
Excerpt from "Preparedness: The Road to Universal Slaughter" on the Emma Goldman Papers website, a link from the EDSITEment resource History Matters:
That which has driven the masses of Europe into the trenches and to the battlefields is not their inner longing for war; it must be traced to the cutthroat competition for military equipment, for more efficient armies, for larger warships, for more powerful cannon. You cannot build up a standing army and then throw it back into a box like tin soldiers.
—Emma Goldman on From "Preparedness: The Road to Universal Slaughter"
January 27, 1916: Wilson launches nationwide whistle-stop campaign to generate support for Preparedness with three speeches in New York.
February 3, 1916: Wilson delivers final speech of Preparedness campaign in St. Louis.
Selection from World War I: The First Three Years from U.S. Army Center of Military History, a link from EDSITEment resource Internet Public Library (last paragraph starting on p. 365, finishing on page 366):
Near the end of a nationwide speaking tour in February 1916, he (Wilson) not only called for creation of "the greatest navy in the world" but also urged widespread military training for civilians, lest some day the nation be faced with "putting raw levies of inexperienced men onto the modern field of battle."
—World War I: The First Three Years.
April 27, 1916: Marshal Lord Kitchener (photograph), British Secretary of State for War, asks for American military participation in Europe.
May 4, 1916: Germany's Second Promise renounces submarine policy "Sussex Pledge."
June 3, 1916: National Defense Act authorizes five-year expansion of U.S. Army, but at the same time drastically limits size and authority of U.S. War Department General Staff.
Selection from World War I : The First Three Years from U.S. Army Center of Military History (section "The National Defense Act of 1916" beginning on page 366 and ending on page 368.):
It … contained a severe restriction inserted by opponents of a strong General Staff, sharply limiting the number of officers who could be detailed to serve on the staff at the same time in or near Washington. The bill represented nevertheless the most comprehensive military legislation yet enacted by the U.S. Congress.
The National Defense Act of 1916 authorized an increase in the peacetime strength of the Regular Army over a period of five years to 175,000 men and a wartime strength of close to 300,000. Bolstered by federal funds and federal-stipulated organization and standards of training, the National Guard was to be increased more than fourfold to a strength of over 400,000 and obligated to respond to the call of the President. The act also established both an Officers' and an Enlisted Reserve Corps and a Volunteer Army to be raised only in time of war.
… A few months later the Congress demonstrated even greater interest in the industrial aspects of defense by creating a civilian Council of National Defense made up of leaders of industry and labor, supported by an advisory commission.
—World War I : The First Three Years
July 30, 1916: Jersey City, N.J., munitions plant destroyed; German sabotage suspected.
October 15, 1916: Germany resumes U-boat attacks under "search and destroy" rules.
November 9, 1916: Woodrow Wilson (photograph) wins reelection under the slogan "He kept us out of war."
In retrospect, it is apparent that the vote for Wilson cloaked profound cleavages in public opinion. At the time of his inauguration, immigrants constituted one third of the population. Allied and German propaganda revived old-world loyalties among "hyphenated" European- Americans, and opinions about US intervention were sharply polarized. More than 8 million German-Americans lived in this country, and many were sympathetic to the cause of their homeland. Meanwhile, anti-German feeling was strong among the upper classes on the Atlantic coast, and was particularly intense among those with social and business connections to Britain or France.
—Domestic Propaganda During The First World War, from First World War.com, a link fromGreat War Primary Documents Archive (from Section 1: The Drift Towards War)
December 12, 1916: Germans issue peace note suggesting compromise peace.
1916 – $ 3.2 billion to Allies 1916 – $ 1.2 million to Central Powers
Value of U.S. Loans by 1917:
$ 2.5 billion to Allies $ 27 million to Central Powers
January 22, 1917: Wilson addresses the Senate about Peace Without Victory (on the PBS websiteWoodrow Wilson, a link from the EDSITEment resource American Memory).
Victory would mean peace forced upon the loser, a victor's terms imposed upon the vanquished. It would be accepted in humiliation, under duress, at an intolerable sacrifice, and would leave a sting, a resentment, a bitter memory upon which terms of peace would rest, not permanently, but only as upon quicksand. Only a peace between equals can last, only a peace the very principle of which is equality and a common participation in a common benefit. —Peace Without Victory
Like an undertow, America's drift toward war was subtle and forceful. According to the outspoken pacifist Randolph Bourne, war sentiment spread gradually among various intellectual groups. "With the aid of Roosevelt," wrote Bourne, "the murmurs became a monotonous chant, and finally a chorus so mighty that to be out of it was at first to be disreputable, and finally almost obscene." Once the war was underway, dissent was practically impossible. "If you believed our going into this war was a mistake," wrote The Nation in a post-war editorial, "if you held, as President Wilson did early in 1917, that the ideal outcome would be 'peace without victory,' you were a traitor."
—Domestic Propaganda During The First World War From Section 1: The Drift Towards War
January 31, 1917: Germany officially breaks her promise and announces resumption of unrestricted U-boat warfare.
The military situation as a whole permits us to accept all the consequences which unrestricted U-boat war may bring, and as this U-boat war is the means of injuring our enemies the most greviously, it must be begun …
—Chancellor Bethmann-Hollweg, January 31, 1917, New York Times
February 3, 1917: U.S. severs relations with Germany.
February 24, 1917: Great Britain releases Zimmermann Note to U.S.
The Zimmerman Letter (text)
Photostat of the Zimmerman Telegram, as received by the German Ambassador to Mexico, on the EDSITEment-reviewed website Digital Classroom.
Image of telegram to Wilson with translation of Zimmerman Telegram, on Digital Classroom (Page 1,Page 2, Page 3, Page 4).
… we propose an alliance on the following basis with Mexico: That we shall make war together and together make peace. We shall give general financial support, and it is understood that Mexico is to re-conquer the lost territory in New Mexico, Texas, and Arizona.
—From the German Secretary of State (Zimmerman) to the German Minister to Mexic
February 26, 1917: Wilson requests authority from Congress to arm U.S. merchant ships.
March 4, 1917: Second Inaugural Address of President Woodrow Wilson on First World War.com (see especially paragraphs 1–3 and 8–9).
March 12, 1917: Wilson announces arming of merchant ships by executive order.
March 21, 1917: Cartoon: President Calls Congress April 2 to act on Grave National Policy (on Digital Classroom).
March 29, 1917: Wilson publicly calls for a national army to be "raised and maintained exclusively by selective draft."
April 2, 1917: Wilson War Message to Congress (8:32 p.m.)
April 6, 1917: U.S. declares war on Germany
Presidential Proclamation 1364 of April 6, 1917, by President Woodrow Wilson, declaring war against Germany (photocopy of first page) on Digital Classroom
U.S. Declaration of War (text, on First World War.com)
Background: Map of the World Showing Nations at War, August 1, 1918 on Roots Web
Wages before and after the war for certain occupations:
("Union scales of wages and hours of specified occupations, Chicago, 1913-25")
(From the Bureau of Labor Statistics Data's article Compensation from before World War I to 1935)
1913 Hours Per Week
1913 Earnings Per Hour
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(1) In the newspaper industry.
American participation in the war against Germany would constitute the most tremendous and profitable coup in the history of American finance … The war created 21,000 new American millionaires and during the war period, 69,000 men made more than three billion dollars over and above their normal income …
—John Kenneth Turner, Shall It Be Again? 1922
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A visit to Northern Cyprus really does transport you to a little piece of Mediterranean Heaven. Our unspoilt beaches, rugged mountains and beautiful villages will take you to a place of beauty, calm and give you the chance to meet some of the friendliest, helpful people you've ever met – all while dipping into the diverse food and culture that is a feature of this unique and special region.
Whether you want to relax and enjoy local cuisine, watch turtles hatch, go scuba diving at escape beach or take historical tour of the country's amazing castles that span the island's history, the island and its people are happy to deliver. Here are just some of the places that you really shouldn't miss on your trip.
This little village about four miles from Kyrenia centre offers unique craft shops, pebbled streets, authentic Cypriot restaurants and magnificent views of Kyrenia itself. The village was also the home of Lawrence Durrell and is included in his book Bitter Lemons, it is also where you can find his Tree of Idleness – although be warned that two places now claim to have the original location.
We'll let you decide which is the authentic one, after you've explored the village as you sit the top of the Tree of Idleness restaurant, drinking Turkish coffee and sampling the local brandy as you gaze down on the peaceful splendour that is Bellapais Abbey (which in French means "Abbey of Peace). Originally built in the 13th Century by Monks fleeing Jerusalem, it later came under the control of the Venetians and then the Ottomans who gave it to the Greek Orthodox Church.
Today the remnants of this beautifully constructed building are home to a café, and in early summer the venue for a spectacular music festival. If the view of the Abbey isn't enough for you, raise your eyes a little further for an astounding view of Kyrenia harbour and the clear, blue Mediterranean.
Kyrenia Harbour is called the Jewel of Cyprus and when you see it, you will understand how it got this well-deserved title. Originally built around the 10th Century BC, the fact that it is only 40 miles from the Turkish mainland made it a perfect trade route. In the harbour itself there is a restaurant to meet the needs of even the most discerning palate, most of which are in buildings that were once warehouses of Venetian dwellings. There is an emphasis on locally caught fish and traditional Turkish Cypriot cuisine and the whole area maintains a feel of history and tradition. To walk off your dinner you can stroll past the boats moored in the harbour, be tempted to a moonlight sea tour, fishing trip or simply browse the wide range of local crafts and goods being sold a little further along the harbour – an ideal place to purchase all those holiday souvenirs for your visit! If you don't find anything at the harbour take a trip to Kyrenia centre where there are traditional shops making personalised wooden and leather gifts and some astounding examples of local glass mosaic lamps in the Ottoman style. There really is something for even the most hardened souvenir hunter!
No visit to Kyrenia is of course complete with a trip to the castle, originally built by the Byzantium's, remodelled while the Lusignan's ruled the island, and further added to by the Venetians. The imposing walls that tower over one corner of the harbour are a testament to the defences created for this picturesque but strategically important location for Northern Cyprus. Of course, don't forget to pay a visit to the Aga Cafer Pasa Mosque, past the cobbled street next to Harbour Club Restaurant. Built in 1580 after the Ottoman Conquest, the Mosque is still in daily use, and still making use of a nearby spring for ritual cleansing.
Whether you're nine or ninety being able to watch turtles hatch is an experience not to be missed. Alagadi beach is about 10 miles from Kyrenia, and there is no entrance fee. Although facilities are limited, being able to see Green Turtles and Loggerhead Turtles emerging from their eggs during August and September is a natural wonder that should not be missed by any visitor to Northern Cyprus. Hatching occurs at night, when the sun has gone down so the hatchlings don't dry out as they wend their way to the sea. The turtles generally hatch together and head down to the brightest point, which is normally the moon on the water. You can also book tickets with specialist conservation organisations that will allow you to pick up the turtles as they are hatching, so take your little ones (and your big ones) to see a site that is unique to the area.
If you're feeling a little more adventurous, St Hilarion castle should not be missed. Originally a Monastery, named after St Hilarion's choice of the site for his hermitage, the Church was built in the 10th Century and subsequently fortified by the Byzantines. As a defence post, the castle maintained control of the mountain pass between Kyrenia and Lefkosa. Be warned, though, St Hilarion is not for the faint-hearted, there are many, many steps (over 600) to climb to the top but once you reach the summit, not only can you understand why it was a defence stronghold for the Island, but the views of the Island are beyond compare. Well worth the effort.
This part of the Island is on the pan-handle of the country, and takes a while to reach from the more developed areas of Kyrenia, but your efforts will be rewarded. Not only does the journey to Karpaz take you through stunning mountain passes, and areas that seem so unspoilt it's as though time has stood still – you might even have to stop to give way to a herd of goats or two and may cross the path of the region's famous wild donkeys.
Once you reach the Karpaz Peninsula you are rewarded by traditional Cypriot villages, a plethora of ancient ruins including the Apostolos Andreas Monastery, originally built in the 10th Century and currently undergoing major restoration and considered a holy place by both Turks and Greeks. There is also Kantaras Castle, Karpasia and the Avias Trias Basilica to visit. Or you can simply take advantage of the 46 sandy beaches on the Peninsula, and wait for one of the most breath-taking sunsets you will ever see, while you dine on local fish and vegetables and taste the locally grown figs and olives.
If a mountain pass drive isn't your taste, you can take a boat trip from Kyrenia and see the stunning and dramatic coastline the island has to offer, and on the way, stop for a quick swim in the clear, warm, salty waters that lovingly lap the island before enjoying an on-board lunch that boasts all the best taste sensations that Turkish Cypriot cuisine has to offer.
Reflecting the ancient origins of Cyprus and the different groups that have all tried to get their own little piece of Mediterranean Heaven, the City of Salamis gives a fascinating glimpse into life in a pre-Christian Port town. Although destroyed by an earthquake in 270 BC, some habitation continued. Tradition has it that the city was founded by Teucer, son of Telamon who was prevented from returning home after the Trojan war because of his failure to avenge his brother Ajax, although bronze age structures have been found at the site, suggesting there was an earlier occupation.
During its history, the city came under the rule of the Greeks, the Persians and the Romans, as well as indications that St Paul visited Salamis as part of his first missions. All these occupiers put their own distinctive styles into the layout and buildings so that today the ruins are a mix of these cultures.
There is a temple to Zeus, a huge Amphitheatre, gymnasium and a Byzantine Church as well as burial chambers and a small museum which showcases the finds from the ongoing excavation.
As a plus, there are clean white sandy beaches and a view of the ocean that stretches forever so you can take a picnic and relax in the Cypriot sunshine for a while before immersing yourself in the history of this unique site once again.


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Rob Lauber, Chief Learning Officer at McDonald's Corporation, has a competence he may not be conscious of – an "unconscious competence," a phrase coined by Noel Burch, a learning expert at Gordon Training International in the 1970s.
In 2016 McDonald's celebrated 55 years of Hamburger University, their global center of training. Hamburger University was established in 1961 and plays a vital role in helping develop the talent necessary for their continued business growth and people development. Ray Kroc, founder, once said, "If we are going to go anywhere, we've got to have some talent. And, I'm going to put my money into talent."
Since arriving at McDonald's in 2014, Rob has been leading the transformation of the learning function from disparate, redundant silos to a globally integrated strategic driver. Rob has responsibility for the overall learning and talent development strategy and execution across all 35,000+ restaurants located in 118 countries.
I listened intently to Rob's keynote at the ATD (Association for Talent Development) regional conference in Chicago, 2016. I could see and feel the connection he was making with the 200+ attendees in the large auditorium on the Hamburger University campus. While Rob was clearly a good speaker who was well prepared for his keynote, I found myself leaning forward, hungry to discover the pivotal ingredients that were driving his keynote from good to great, from interesting to insightful.
Amidst the remarkable statistics Rob was sharing about the talent development challenges he faced with the 1.8 million people who work at McDonald's restaurants worldwide, I began to see several ways he was engaging his audience at a deeper level.
Throughout his talk he highlighted the diverse ways he approached his goal of transforming their talent development. He spoke about how he:
Asked himself and others, "If you had a blank slate to design the new corporate infrastructure, what would you do?"
Drove content that was easy, flexible and realistic
Encouraged the un-askable questions like "Why does Hamburger University exist?" and "Should it?"
Strived to make sure the learning content was adaptable and re-usable
As I took notes I could see that each of his major points related to different ways of innovative thinking. To my delight, I could even map these approaches to each of the four styles of innovative thinking that we teach (we call them Innovation Styles®), and use them as examples in my own presentation later that day.
Visioning style: What could give us an ideal long-term future?
Experimenting style: What could we combine to give us new ways of doing things?
Exploring style: What assumptions could we question to uncover new possibilities?
Modifying style: What do we currently have that we could simplify, improve or build upon?
While we teach diverse styles of innovative thinking, it's rare that we see a leader truly exemplifying all four styles. We've found that when leaders include a diversity of innovative thinking, they naturally increase their ability to engage a wide range of people as well as pro-actively approach a situation in a thorough manner. It was quite evident in Rob's talk that this is exactly what he was doing within McDonald's, and with the people attending the ATD conference.
Besides Rob's flexibility in innovative thinking, he also demonstrated another trait that we find essential when it comes to innovating a new future: building trust. Rob was quite authentic about his struggles and willingness to learn through experience as he demonstrated his commitment to provide the best learning and development possible.
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Focus on how people learn. For example: eLearning doesn't really work for Crew members in busy restaurants - but shoulder to shoulder learning does
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Democratize leadership by "helping people shine"
Talk people out of the knee-jerk reaction to do training
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Q: Upload videos to Youtube on Google Colab Using Google Drive on Google Colab has been made easy.
But I did not find any simplified way to upload to Youtube on Google Colab.
I tried the code at Youtube-Upload, but I was not successful. Any suggestion?

A: try this
from IPython.display import YouTubeVideo
YouTubeVideo('ZDa-Z5JzLYM')

or this
from IPython.display import HTML
HTML('<iframe width="1280" height="720" src="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDa-Z5JzLYM&list=PL-osiE80TeTsqhIuOqKhwlXsIBIdSeYtc" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe>')

I am not sure what you mean by 'uploading' but the above two ways are embedding the video in colab which are provided by this question.


Hi, folks. Just want to let you all know that we're proudly participating in Traxxas' new "Power-UP Program". It's an extention of the long running Engine Replacement Plan, but expanded to include Traxxas' brushless power systems and their new 2.4Ghz radios. And the best part is that you can exchange them here in the store! Just bring in your old equipment and we'll swap it out the same day, if we have the requested item on hand. If we don't, we'll do all the paperwork and send it in for you, saving you the time and hassle.
So, if you were thinking about upgrading your Rustler, Stampede, or Slash to brushless power, or want to ensure no interferance with a 2.4GHz radio, you can get it all with Traxxas' Power-UP Program, available through Roger's Hobby Center and other hobby shops around the country.


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Motherwell Football Club are today delighted to announce a partnership with Maxim Office Park who will sponsor the South Stand for the next three years.
As a part of the sponsorship, the stand will be renamed the Maxim Office Park Stand and the fascia, which previously displayed the 2011 Lanarkshire Children's Games, updated to reflect the Maxim branding.
Maxim Office Park, which is prominently situated on the M8 beside the Dakota Hotel, consists of a wide range of contemporary office and retail space totaling over 750,000 sq ft that can accommodate the needs of most businesses.
It is strategically located, immediately adjacent to the A8/M8, giving excellent access to the central belt of Scotland.
Maxim has already attracted in excess of 100,000 sq ft of office tenants include the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA), Valliant Group, Currie & Brown and Regus, the UK's leading service office provider.
On site Park amenities include the Dakota hotel, Berits & Brown restaurant and coffee shop plus Papillon nursery.
Motherwell FC Chief Executive Leeann Dempster said: "We are really delighted to be working with the team at Maxim and to have secured such a high profile partner for the club.
"It is a terrific location and every time I visit, the more impressed I am with the site and location.
A reminder for fans that pre buying a ticket for Tynecastle this Saturday will save you money on the pay-at-the-turnstile price.
Concessions are listed as Over 65s and Full Time Students with a valid matriculation card.
If you are planning to make the trip to Edinburgh, check out our handy 'Guide to Tynecastle'.
Extended highlights from Fir Park as goals from Chris Humphrey and Michael Higdon give 'Well a superb 2-1 victory over league-leaders Celtic.
Pictures from the fantastic 2-1 win over Celtic in the Clydesdale Bank Premier League at Fir Park.
Midfield maestro Nicky Law was elated with his contribution after two assists helped Motherwell to a 2-1 victory over Celtic.
The former Sheffield United and Bradford City man was instrumental in the middle of the park and set-up both Chris Humphrey and Michael Higdon in either half.
And the 24-year old admitted it was a relief just to get back to winning ways after back-to-back defeats in recent weeks.
"We're all ecstatic with the win," he told MFC TV. "Obviously from how disappointed we were at the weekend, we've came into this game and did everything the gaffer asked of us and to win the game is huge.
"I'm delighted to get two assists, something I've always done through my career rather than scoring, and to have played my part in the two goals but it's all about getting the win.
Stuart McCall was absolutely delighted with his side after beating Celtic 2-1 at Fir Park this evening.
Motherwell bounced back from two disappointing displays to score a win over the runaway league leaders courtesy of goals from Chris Humphrey and Michael Higdon.
And, after asking for a response from his squad, McCall couldn't hide his delight after the first win over the Parkhead club in exactly two years.
"I'm thrilled with the performance, the result and the nature we went about it," he said.
"I don't want to harp back, but as poor as we were at Dingwall, we were far better tonight.
"Last Saturday there wasn't a success, tonight there wasn't a failure and that is what you need to beat Celtic.
"We talked about the last game we beat them and what we did that day; we did all the dirty bits, we ran, we chased, we harried, we took our opportunities when they came and we've done that tonight.


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From Here to There: Vision, Value, and the Advancement of Respiratory Care
Thomas D Jones
Associate Chair and Program Director Cardio-Respiratory Care Program College of Health Professions University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Little Rock, Arkansas
The GPS app on my smartphone was on, and my destination loaded. I was on my way. I knew where I was going and I knew the general direction I would have to travel, but I had a number of options concerning the route. Since I didn't know which one would be best, I was content to leave that decision up to the voice my family calls "Penelope." She would get me "from here to there." Penelope has an impeccable sense of direction and an unlimited supply of data that helps me avoid most of the detours and delays along the way. She can direct the route for the shortest distance traveled and amount of time required to reach almost any destination.
I wish navigating the future of respiratory care was as easy. We know the general direction of our profession, and our national organizations are working together to lead the way. However, it's the dimly lit fog of strategies, initiatives, procedural steps, and ever-evolving challenges within the current climate and culture of health care that will slow us down. As they say, the devil is in the details. That's why moving our profession from here to there will require influential practitioners who can articulate the collective vision for respiratory care and demonstrate the value of our profession in whatever practice settings they encounter. In this issue of Respiratory Care, the article by Robert Dailey et al1 illustrates how respiratory therapists can bring value to the bedside and advance the profession within their sphere of influence.
Leadership is not fully defined by position or status alone. John Maxwell states, "The only thing a title can buy is a little time—either to increase your level of influence with others or to undermine it."2 May I suggest the same is true with a credential? Credentials provide an opportunity to practice, but it's our responsibility to maintain credibility, grow as professionals, and continue moving respiratory care forward as a respected and essential partner in health care. In its most basic form, leadership is influence.3 By that definition, anyone can be a leader—since anyone can have influence—either from the front or from within a team. However, the element that makes leadership effective is vision. Vision is the "there" in the from here to there. It's a picture of what our profession could be and should be. Without a clearly communicated "there" in mind, travelers have no sense of direction and often find themselves lost along the way.
A common, coherent vision creates an environment in which well-conceived strategies can be formed and implemented. In the pursuit of the vision, both the responsibilities and the successes can be shared,4 which strengthens organizational and professional standing. Shared vision within a profession can promote intellectual curiosity and creativity—exactly what is needed to address the shifting health-care challenges in general and respiratory care practice in particular.5 For many years the American Association for Respiratory Care, Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care, National Board for Respiratory Care, and other organizational leaders in respiratory care have been trying to communicate a unifying picture for the profession. "Creating a Vision for Respiratory Care in 2015 and Beyond,"6 along with the associated conferences on the competencies needed for future practice7 and how the workforce will need to transform for maximum effectiveness,8 attempt to bring a sharper focus to that vision.
Undoubtedly, respiratory care needs strong influencers nationally. Equally as important, we need them locally. It is the respiratory therapists at the bedside, in the clinic, in front of the classroom, at the research table, on the discharge planning team, and in every arena of practice—inside and outside of the hospital—who must embrace the shared vision and extend the profession to its broadest circumference. Vision energizes practitioners to question ideas, gives them the courage to pursue answers to questions, and motivates them to see evidence-based strategies through to implementation. It's this type of common, vision-driven influence that will shape our future and define our value.
In the ever-changing milieu of health care, the challenges have never been greater. The shifting paradigms of payment systems—from traditional fee-for-service reimbursement models to outcomes-based care and collective accountability—have turned the financial management of health care upside down.9 Even more difficult for practitioners to embrace may be the challenges of redesigning practice from a therapy-driven model of care to a holistic, patient-centered model that focuses on patient outcomes, disease management, interprofessional care coordination, and evidence-based scholarship and practice. These are the arenas where respiratory therapists can have the greatest, most immediate impact. Every hospital is focused like a laser beam on improving patient safety, reducing readmissions, minimizing risk, and lowering costs. In some ways, these objectives are more valuable than generating revenue because they increase the overall margin without consuming resources. When respiratory therapists implement strategies, such as those offered by Dailey et al,1 that effectively and consistently contribute to these objectives, we add value to the organization and solidify our position as an economic partner in optimizing the margin (ie, more than an expensive cost center).
Additionally, value should imply more than cost reduction or financial benefit to an institution. It is also created by giving exceptional quality and making a significant impact on the overall patient experience and outcome.10 Whether it's in clinical practice in the medical center ICU, chronic disease management in a regional hospital, tobacco cessation at a community center, or initiatives in clinical research, practitioners of influence and vision must advance the profession in an ever-widening scope and diversity of practice to treat the substantial number of patients with acute and chronic cardiopulmonary disorders. In doing so, we demonstrate our ability to improve the overall health of our patients and communities.
There is ample and growing evidence that respiratory therapists are in an enviable position to contribute value to health-care delivery in a variety of ways, including patient-centered protocols,11 disease management,12,13 telehealth14 and discharge planning,15 to name just a few. The article by Dailey et al1 illustrates the value respiratory therapists can have in the expansion of respiratory care and the immediate impact they can have on patient care. The ripple effect these kinds of interventions have on health care ultimately extends beyond simple patient outcomes to work flows and processes in the continuity of care for the patient, efficiency within the organization, and cost reduction. That's demonstrated value and the practical benefit of scholarly activity conducted by practicing therapists. The article validates the kind of front line innovation necessary for the effectiveness of respiratory care at a local level, where therapists are searching for ways to utilize their professional influence and tackle the tough questions that impact their practice setting.
The respiratory therapist is a unique, strong, and capable resource at the very center of the crossroads in health care. The direction our profession ultimately takes will be determined by the willingness of therapists to embrace the opportunities facing them and their attempts to make their own unique contributions to the strength and scope of their practice. The benefit of the protocols, initiatives, and strategies we can bring to the table are not of exclusive interest to the therapist: They can be appreciated and implemented by practitioners in a wide variety of disciplines. The ultimate significance of our involvement is that it strengthens our standing and contribution as a valuable partner in the interprofessional team setting.
Practitioners strongly desire professional growth and the opportunity to expand their practice, including reimbursement for services.16 The identified core competencies of technical proficiency, interprofessional practice, communication, critical thinking, and professionalism are vital elements of the foundational underpinning for the strategies that will move us in that direction.5 The expanding vision for baccalaureate entry level, master's degree practice, or an advanced practice respiratory therapist should not be ignored or discounted as out of touch or out of reach. Neither should the value of evidence-based scholarship—when it is initiated and conducted by therapists who are curious, courageous, and committed to widening the scope of our profession—be underestimated. Such internal leadership and vision should be encouraged and supported at every opportunity.17
There is no doubt the journey from here to there will continue to be full of unexpected twists, turns, and challenges. Failure to prioritize value and move our profession forward will haunt us, perhaps sooner rather than later. Nevertheless, I am convinced the next decade can be marked with considerable progress in research, improvements in clinical practice, and breakthroughs for our profession. That can be our "there" if every therapist will embrace the shared vision, take responsibility for his or her corner of the profession, and become a practitioner of influence who can articulate who we are and the unique contribution we bring to the health-care team.
Correspondence: Thomas D Jones MEd RRT CPFT, College of Health Professions, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, 4301 West Markham Street Slot #737, Little Rock, AR 72205-7199. E-mail: tjones{at}4uams.edu.
Mr Jones has disclosed no conflicts of interest.
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