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Home News & Events Postelection Statement on Cherokee Nation Elections, June 1, 1999
Postelection Statement on Cherokee Nation Elections, June 1, 1999
ATLANTA, GA....Before going into details, we would once again like to congratulate you on your dedication to well-run tribal elections and to the professionalism and unflappability of your staff. If you accomplished nothing else in this election, your voters can feel confident they have a truly secret ballot which should go a long way toward building their trust in the elections process of the Cherokee Nation.
You have received a copy of our "Preliminary Statement" which summarizes our observations from all the precincts visited and touches upon issues raised in our visits with you, your staff, and other interested parties. As promised, we are also relating our observations to a review of your laws, rules and procedures and offer suggestions you might wish to take into account as you consider possible revision to these documents. Based on our conversations it is clear you have already given thought to many of them but we include them to encourage their inclusion in your further deliberations and for the sake of completeness.
We offer these thoughts in full recognition that you will consider them in the context of their appropriateness to the Cherokee Nation to which we can only bring a surface understanding. Nevertheless, in the context of our commitment to the principle that all members of a society should have a fair and equal opportunity to participate in the choice of who and how they are governed, we believe incorporating these changes could further that goal.
We begin with some general, overarching observations which will feature in some of the suggestions made later on in this memorandum:
All candidates should be able to count on open and fair elections conducted on a level playing field;
Elections should be as inclusive as possible. Any population in which less than twenty percent are registered to vote is prima facie a system which is exclusive, unless it happens to be a society in which a select group of people have been designated by tradition or other means acceptable to the citizens to represent them;
There are perils in low voter participation as it opens the door to manipulation of outcomes through marginal activities as a few swing votes can have a significant impact on outcomes;
Independence of a elections commission contributes significantly to the perception of impartiality in the conduct of elections;
While ad hoc decision making is an inescapable feature of election day, this should be minimized through clearer and tighter rules. Otherwise, reports of specific incidents of interpretations of rules are immediately generalized to assert they are part of a conspiracy to commit fraud. (Challenged ballots, No. 2 under "Election Day Issues" is a case in point.)
The question to be answered is: Do you believe that if you are a registered member of the tribe you should be able to vote based solely on that membership? The most common complaint heard by our observers arose from those who believed the answer to this question is "yes." A decision needs to be made if the majority feel this way as there are those who would argue that it is the obligation of interested citizens to register to vote. Whichever position is agreed upon, steps need to be taken to explain that decision and the actions required by voters.
The type of documentation required to vote will then derive therefrom. It is not clear how this message is best delivered to the voters as the Commission staff can not be faulted for their efforts to advertise the rule changes, first when changes were enacted in 1989 and again through a public campaign in July 1994; yet, many voters are still confused and disenfranchised.
Consistent with what was said in the opening above and our understanding that the Cherokee Nation wishes to continue choosing its leadership through open elections, we suggest the Commission consider the following options:
1. Eliminate registration entirely. This can be done in several ways:
Voting on the basis of tribal registration (blue card) with no permanent voter registration list maintained. Multiple voting in different precincts would be eliminated by checking tribal registration numbers against the master list;
Allowing day-of-election registration (Minnesota, Wisconsin, Maine). The voter simply appears with the blue tribal registration card and a picture ID, casts a ballot and is logged into the system. Previously registered voters proceed as usual. Key to this system is a method of ensuring the voter does not vote in several precincts. Just as above, this is accomplished by logging his/her name into the computer data base shared by all precincts. Attempts to vote more than once are also subject to criminal penalties. If there is no computerized, shared data base, this system requires that ballots of these voters be counted separately to enable cross-checking after the fact;
Converting the blue card into a permanent ID card would facilitate either of the above options.
2. If registration continues to be the basis for voting, then certain enhancements appear warranted:
The Elections Commission, working with the tribal registrar, should explore ways to encourage or induce members of the tribe to notify address and /or name changes so that both the tribal and voter registrations are more up to date;
Shorter deadlines set before each election, e.g., 60 – 45 - 30 days, should be established;
Anyone whose 18th birthday falls within the period up to election day should be allowed to register. If a runoff is needed, those turning eighteen in the intervening period should be allowed to register.
In the recent elections the rules on the books were rigidly adhered to and secrecy protected. We are, therefore, speaking here of ways to make voting easier while protecting the integrity of the process:
Consider eliminating the requirement for notarization of absentee ballots. Given the relatively large percentage of absentee ballots, the desire for some form of control is understandable. But notarized ballots have become an anachronism in other elections and costs of notarials serve as a form of poll tax. Anyone trying to beat the system by voting for deceased voters or the like will no doubt have figured out a way to beat the notary process as well. Both Articles 77 and 91 of the elections act provide for affidavits;
Provisions should be made for "absentee walk-ins." The law mentions only mail. A drop off box could be available at the Commission offices prior to and on election day. Similarly, provision should be made in the rules that a voter who walks in with an unmarked absentee ballot could have that ballot voided, recorded, and proceed to vote as a regular voter;
Perhaps the basic idea of "no excuse" absentee voting (Article 71) should be reconsidered. We have in mind the so-called "in bounds" voters. Why are they not required to explain their absence from their precinct on election day as in US elections? This might reduce "ballot chasing" where candidates help individuals apply for absentee ballots, follow the ballots to their residence when mailed out and then help cast the ballot – a practice for which several individuals in Georgia have been convicted. (Note. From what we understand of procedures in Oklahoma elections, voters are allowed to cast absentee ballots "with reason" up to 45 days prior to the election but are allowed to go to the elections office and cast "early ballots" in the three days just prior to election day.)
Selection of districts. Under current rules, absentee voters are allowed to select the district in which they will vote at each general election, a rule instituted when districts were created in 1987. This allows for considerable pre-election maneuvering. Candidates linked into the network of absentee voters can encourage them to focus on a particular district. Several individuals complained to us that Council representation does not truly reflect the will of the voters who live in the district -- those who depend on Council decisions for benefits -- but rather has been decided by those who don't live there.
Whether or not the many perceptions about the impact of absentee voters are true, the fact is that the current system does leave itself open to being manipulated. Is it fair to suggest absentee voters should only cast ballots for chief and deputy chief in a system where absenteeism is a matter of permanent residence rather than temporary absence on election day?
ELECTION DAY ISSUES
The basic principle – "Keep it Simple"
Most of the following are minor suggestions growing out of confusion between some of the rules and guidelines which leave too much open to interpretation. The main situations we encountered were confusion, bordering on chaos in several instances, in the closing procedures, handling of exceptions such as challenged ballots and the role of watchers.
Closing instructions are too complex with lack of clarity in what the precinct workers have to do. The appearance of the manual is that it is step-by-step but there are too many steps and, in the normal haste to get the returns in, workers quickly become frustrated and different members of the team interpret the steps differently. This can also be addressed by more adequate training on closing procedures – including the concept of a "inclusive number." Every one of us had the experience of confusion over accounting for ballots when ballot numbers were subtracted, thus coming up one short, by failing to take into account that the first number must be included, e.g., 3101 to 3175 is 75 ballots, not 74;
The manual needs to be precise on how to handle exceptions and Commission members, Commission staff and precinct workers all need to be working from the same instructions. Perhaps the least understood is the "challenged" ballot where the rules applied were not consistent with Article 64 B, perhaps because this section was not updated to take into account the new electronic counting of ballots. In any event, the term "entitled to vote" seemed to have various interpretations. Some election offices have prepared a special "troubleshooters" manual to cover such problems.
Access of the press and photographers arose at the last moment in these elections, partly due to our presence. Rules should be worked out and promulgated well in advance. The tradeoff between the public learning more about the elections process versus intruding on the rights of voters needs to be considered;
At some sites voters found a confusing labyrinth to negotiate in finally finding the polling station. Barrier-free and easy access should be the rule;
The rule on no political activity within 300 feet of the polling station was by and large observed but there is lack of clarity in the rules. At one site a precinct worker parked next to the station with a campaign poster on the side of the vehicle. The type of activity allowed varied with aggressive campaigners accosting voters at several sites. The precincts should be provided with a stake and a plastic sign that is positioned at the 300 foot mark by the inspector.
A condition in every contract for a polling site should include access to regular telephone service so that precinct inspectors do not have to rely on cell phones;
We found the rules for watchers overly restrictive compared with any we have witnessed elsewhere. We are not in a position to judge why more candidates do not nominate watchers but we believe watchers play a very important role in reassuring voters that all activities at the precinct are above board. While rules should ensure that watchers do not disrupt the flow of voting nor disturb voters, watchers should have the opportunity to raise questions if they have them. Watchers should also be provided a form to complete at the end of the day so the Commission can benefit from their observations. The most productive use of watchers is to have them call the Commission immediately if they see something major that could jeopardize the outcome of the election. Such a call could alert the Commission into fast corrective action that would so minimize the problem as to save the elections and avoid legal proceedings.
ELECTORAL JUSTICE SYSTEM
Procedures need to be codified for appeals by non-candidates. When we asked the question about how voters appeal decisions of the Elections Commission, we were advised they know they can always appeal to a member of the Tribunal. This is too informal. Voters who have had rulings made on registration, where to vote or on challenged ballots should know precisely what their recourse may be.
The financial costs of certain actions should be reviewed, hopefully lowered:
Cost recovery may be a consideration in the current charges, but they are high for candidates with few resources;
In Article 25 A, terms such as "complete voters list", "individual district lists" and "nine-district lists" are used. Council candidates are restricted to the list from their district. Then under Article 25 B any member of the Nation can buy the Qualified Voter list, updated to the time of purchase. Each list would cost $100; a Council candidate pays $200, $100 for the Qualified list and $100 for the list of those who requested absentee ballot;
Article 25 C (Use of Lists) appears impractical and difficult to enforce even though the intent is understandable. These are, after all, public records;
Current rules place the cost of a recount entirely upon the candidate. In some states, e.g., Georgia, if the difference between the winning and losing candidate is less than one percent, the state pays the cost. If the difference is greater than one percent, the candidate puts up the money which is nonrefundable if the recount does not reverse the outcome. Note on Article 94 C, last sentence: It would appear that the way for the Commission to avoid a recount is to ensure that ballots are not properly preserved, however that is defined;
The provision for a $5000 cash bond in the case of a contested election (Article 101 C) is puzzling. While the need to avoid frivolous petitions is understandable, the idea of posting bond to guarantee payment for potential liabilities or judgments is unusual.
Issues of Substance
There are several structural issues which concern us stemming from our reading of various documents and less from direct observation. They do, however, hold the potential for impacting on elections.
Foremost among these is the question of the list of registered members of the Cherokee Nation. The provisions in Article III (Membership) of the 1976 Constitution speak to the role of the Registration Committee in enrolling members. They are silent on the question of the status of the Register itself. Is this a confidential document? Who has charge of it and who has access? Under what conditions may it be made available to other than the Committee? For what purposes can the Committee itself access this list other than to add and remove members? Is there in fact a Registration Committee if it does not have three members? The relevance to the elections process is obvious -- access to the list enables a candidate(s) to have the name and address of every potential voter and to screen this against the current voter registration list. Whether or not this is actually being done is not the point. The mere fact that selective access can make the playing field less level is sufficient to build in safeguards. This is no doubt more a matter for the Council than the Elections Commission.
We suggest consideration be given to revising the way the Elections Commission is selected. Under the current configuration if supporters of the Chief constitute the majority on the Council, the Chief can determine the makeup of the Commission, at least the majority on it. Again, this is not to say Commissioners do not exert their independence, but confidence in the elections process is as much a matter of perception as reality and every reasonable step should be taken to remove elements which create doubts. One possibility is to select the Commission through popular election, perhaps through a system whereby one commissioner from the north and one from the south is elected on a rotating basis every two or four years depending on the frequency of elections.
The rules for electing Council members might also be reviewed. Under the current structure two-member districts can be represented on the Council by individuals who have received less than 20% of the vote. Indeed in the recent election the two elected members from District 6 only polled 32% combined whereas in districts with one seat, the winner must eventually win a majority even if it requires a runoff. Why are voters in a two-member district not required to express the same strong preference for Council members as those in a one-member. Admittedly a runoff between the top three (assuming no one candidate gets over 50% in the primary) might result in each having about 33% but at least the two winners combined would be well over two-thirds.
Issues of Procedure We feel confident that with the institution of a permanent Elections Commission and with the staff remaining on board throughout the period between elections many improvements in procedure will result automatically. It will be easier to keep the registry more up to date, communications with potential voters and registered voters will be maintained, deadlines for registration and absentee ballot requests can be shortened, manuals can be refined and training of precinct workers and watchers started earlier. However, in the last six months prior to an election the pace accelerates and the staff begin spending more and more of their time fielding telephone calls and walk-in inquiries. We suggest Article 14 C be revised to give the Administrator express authority to hire temporary employees for this period.
After this rather exhaustive list of suggestions it is necessary to repeat that the recent elections were very well conducted and we expect this to hold true for the runoff elections as well. We simply felt that since we had subjected current rules and procedures to extensive review, and considering the results of the review in the context of the experiences of our team members with elections both in the U.S. and abroad, we should share these with the Commission. The Commission will obviously decide which are pertinent to the elections process in the Cherokee Nation.
In the days surrounding the election our team was addressed by many members of the Nation and the press expressing one or another concern about election procedures. In most cases these concerns were based on a lack of understanding of the rules. Most were, for example, unaware of the significant improvements to the actual voting process introduced by employing Automated Election Services of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Nevertheless, in a voting population as small as that of the Cherokee Nation, especially that portion living within the nine districts of Northeast Oklahoma, unfounded rumors spread quickly. And, some of the concerns do touch upon or expose some basic weaknesses in current rules and procedures.
Cherokees have a long history of electing tribal leaders through "popular" vote. That being the case, it is imperative that voters have a strong sense of fairness in the system and the secrecy of their ballots. A number of changes have been made in elections procedures over the last three decades and it is only logical that each successive election will bring about enhancements. It is our hope that the suggestions we have made above can contribute to this evolution.
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The Sleepwalkers (Los sonambulos)
Country living isn't all its cracked up to be.
(2019) Drama (MeikinCine) Erica Rivas, Ornella D'Elia, Luis Ziembrowski, Rafael Federman, Daniel Hendler, Marilu Marini, Valeria Lois, Gloria Demassi. Directed by Paula Hernández
Family dynamics are often a fragile thing. They may appear solid and strong on the surface, but cracks may run just beneath the surface, ready to make themselves known at a moment's notice.
Luisa (Rivas) isn't looking forward to spending the New Year's break at her mother-in-law's country home. While Meme (Marini) is congenial, she is definitely in charge of the purse strings and lets everyone know it. Luisa's husband Emilio (Ziembrowski) insists and like a dutiful Argentine wife, she acquiesces. Her daughter Ana (D'Elia) is too busy being 14 years old to care, although not too busy to display angst and attitude at every available opportunity.
Also staying at the house is Sergio (Hendler), Emilio's brother; and Ines (Lois), Emilio's sister who is nursing a newborn. There is definite tension within the family; Meme is thinking of selling the house which Sergio is all for and Emilio is not. Into the mix comes Alejo (Federman), Sergio's son and the obvious black sheep of the family. Young, manipulative, seductive, and brutally handsome, his arrival makes a tense situation even worse. Ana becomes interested in the confident, flirtatious Alejo, bringing further discord between mother and daughter. Neither one of them, however, are prepared for what comes next.
Hernandez/ fifth feature might well be her best. This is all about family dynamics and how people within families fall into familiar roles and not always healthy ones. On the surface it appears like a fun get-together where everyone is glad to see each other, but there is much tension hidden from view and it all comes out eventually. Even the stoutest pressure cooker must eventually let off steam.
The ensemble does some pretty good work here, with Rivas showing some real fire as Luisa who is extremely stressed with her relationships with both her husband and her daughter in very precarious positions and her job being threatened. D'Elia manages to perform on the same level; she's got the petulant teenage daughter thing down to a science. She's also amazingly beautiful; she is like a Raphael painting of cherubim come to life. Ziembrowski is also solid as the husband trying to understand his wife's misery and failing spectacularly at it because…well, that's what husbands do for the most part.
The pace is as slow as a summer afternoon on a particularly hot day; languid, in other words. At times it feels like not much of the story line is getting advanced but when the climax comes it's pretty explosive and it is definitely worth all the buildup. The title refers to a condition that runs in the family, particularly with Ana who opens the movie by sleepwalking. It can also describe the pace as well.
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TRIVIAL PURSUIT: The movie made its debut at the Toronto Film Festival last year and has been shown at prestigious film festivals ever since.
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package ch.digitalfondue.stampo;

import static java.nio.file.Files.createDirectories;
import static java.nio.file.Files.delete;
import static java.nio.file.Files.exists;
import static java.nio.file.Files.isDirectory;
import static java.nio.file.Files.newInputStream;
import static java.nio.file.Files.walkFileTree;
import static java.util.Collections.emptyMap;
import static java.util.Optional.empty;
import static java.util.Optional.of;
import static java.util.Optional.ofNullable;

import java.io.IOException;
import java.io.InputStream;
import java.nio.file.FileVisitResult;
import java.nio.file.Files;
import java.nio.file.Path;
import java.nio.file.SimpleFileVisitor;
import java.nio.file.attribute.BasicFileAttributes;
import java.util.Arrays;
import java.util.Comparator;
import java.util.HashMap;
import java.util.List;
import java.util.Locale;
import java.util.Map;
import java.util.Optional;
import java.util.function.BiConsumer;

import org.yaml.snakeyaml.Yaml;
import org.yaml.snakeyaml.error.YAMLException;

import ch.digitalfondue.stampo.exception.YamlParserException;
import ch.digitalfondue.stampo.processor.ResourceProcessor;
import ch.digitalfondue.stampo.renderer.Renderer;
import ch.digitalfondue.stampo.renderer.freemarker.FreemarkerRenderer;
import ch.digitalfondue.stampo.renderer.markdown.MarkdownRenderer;
import ch.digitalfondue.stampo.renderer.pebble.PebbleRenderer;
import ch.digitalfondue.stampo.resource.Directory;
import ch.digitalfondue.stampo.resource.DirectoryResource;
import ch.digitalfondue.stampo.resource.FileResource;
import ch.digitalfondue.stampo.resource.FileResourceWithMetadataSection;
import ch.digitalfondue.stampo.resource.LocaleAwareDirectory;
import ch.digitalfondue.stampo.resource.PathOverrideAwareDirectory;
import ch.digitalfondue.stampo.resource.PathOverrideAwareDirectory.Mode;
import ch.digitalfondue.stampo.resource.ResourceFactory;
import ch.digitalfondue.stampo.resource.RootResource;
import ch.digitalfondue.stampo.taxonomy.Taxonomy;

/**
 *
 */
public class Stampo {

  private final StampoGlobalConfiguration configuration;

  @SuppressWarnings("unchecked")
  public Stampo(Path baseInputDir, Path outputDir, List<Renderer> renderers, Map<String, Object> configurationOverride) {
    Path configFile = baseInputDir.resolve("configuration.yaml");

    Map<String, Object> finalConf = new HashMap<>();

    if (exists(configFile)) {
      Yaml yaml = new Yaml();
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        finalConf.putAll(configurationOverride);

        this.configuration = new StampoGlobalConfiguration(finalConf, baseInputDir, outputDir, renderers);
      } catch (IOException ioe) {
        throw new IllegalArgumentException(ioe);
      } catch (YAMLException pe) {
        throw new YamlParserException(configFile, pe);
      }
    } else {
      finalConf.putAll(configurationOverride);
      this.configuration = new StampoGlobalConfiguration(finalConf, baseInputDir, outputDir, renderers);
    }
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  public Stampo(Path baseInputDir, Path outputDir, Map<String, Object> configurationOverride) {
    this(baseInputDir, outputDir, Arrays.asList(new PebbleRenderer(), new MarkdownRenderer(), new FreemarkerRenderer()), configurationOverride);
  }

  public StampoGlobalConfiguration getConfiguration() {
    return configuration;
  }

  public void build() {
    build((processedFile, processedLayout) -> processedLayout.getContent(), (in, out) -> {
      try {
        Files.copy(in, out);
      } catch (IOException ioe) {
        throw new IllegalStateException(ioe);
      }
    });
  }

  public void build(ProcessedInputHandler outputHandler, BiConsumer<Path, Path> staticDirectoryAction) {

    cleanupBuildDirectory();

    if (exists(configuration.getContentDir())) {
      buildContentDirectory(outputHandler);
    }

    copyStaticDirectory(staticDirectoryAction);
  }

  private void buildContentDirectory(ProcessedInputHandler outputHandler) {

    List<Locale> locales = configuration.getLocales();

    Comparator<FileResource> newFileFirst = Comparator.comparingLong(FileResource::getCreationTime).reversed();

    ResourceFactory resourceFactory = new ResourceFactory(DirectoryResource::new, FileResourceWithMetadataSection::new, newFileFirst, configuration);

    Directory root = new RootResource(resourceFactory, configuration.getContentDir(), configuration);
    Directory rootWithOverrideHidden = new PathOverrideAwareDirectory(Mode.HIDE, root, FileResourceWithMetadataSection::new);
    Directory rootWithOnlyOverride =
        new PathOverrideAwareDirectory(Mode.SHOW_ONLY_PATH_OVERRIDE, root, FileResourceWithMetadataSection::new);

    if (locales.size() > 1) {

      Optional<Locale> defaultLocale = configuration.getDefaultLocale();

      for (Locale locale : locales) {

        Directory localeAwareRoot = new LocaleAwareDirectory(locale, rootWithOverrideHidden, FileResourceWithMetadataSection::new);

        Taxonomy taxonomy = new Taxonomy(configuration.getTaxonomyGroups(), newFileFirst);
        taxonomy.add(localeAwareRoot);

        Path finalOutputDir = defaultLocale.flatMap(l -> l.equals(locale) ? of(configuration.getBaseOutputDir()) : empty())//
                .orElse(configuration.getBaseOutputDir().resolve(locale.toLanguageTag()));

        render(localeAwareRoot, new ResourceProcessor(finalOutputDir, localeAwareRoot,
            configuration, taxonomy), locale, outputHandler);
      }

      Taxonomy taxonomy = new Taxonomy(configuration.getTaxonomyGroups(), newFileFirst);
      taxonomy.add(rootWithOnlyOverride);

      render(rootWithOnlyOverride, new ResourceProcessor(configuration.getBaseOutputDir(),
          rootWithOnlyOverride, configuration, taxonomy), defaultLocale.orElse(Locale.ENGLISH), outputHandler);
    } else {

      Taxonomy taxonomy = new Taxonomy(configuration.getTaxonomyGroups(), newFileFirst);
      taxonomy.add(rootWithOnlyOverride);
      taxonomy.add(rootWithOverrideHidden);

      render(rootWithOverrideHidden, new ResourceProcessor(configuration.getBaseOutputDir(),
          rootWithOverrideHidden, configuration, taxonomy), locales.get(0), outputHandler);

      render(rootWithOnlyOverride, new ResourceProcessor(configuration.getBaseOutputDir(),
          rootWithOnlyOverride, configuration, taxonomy), locales.get(0), outputHandler);
    }
  }

  private void render(Directory root, ResourceProcessor renderer, Locale locale,
      ProcessedInputHandler outputHandler) {
    root.getFiles().values().forEach(f -> renderer.process(f, locale, outputHandler));
    root.getDirectories().values().forEach(d -> {
      render(d, renderer, locale, outputHandler);
    });
  }

  private void copyStaticDirectory(BiConsumer<Path, Path> staticDirectoryAction) {

    Path baseOutputDir = configuration.getBaseOutputDir();
    Path staticDir = configuration.getStaticDir();

    if (exists(configuration.getStaticDir()) && isDirectory(configuration.getStaticDir())) {
      try {
        walkFileTree(configuration.getStaticDir(), new SimpleFileVisitor<Path>() {
          @Override
          public FileVisitResult visitFile(Path file, BasicFileAttributes attrs) throws IOException {
            Path outputPath = baseOutputDir.resolve(staticDir.relativize(file).toString());
            createDirectories(outputPath.getParent());
            staticDirectoryAction.accept(file, outputPath);
            return FileVisitResult.CONTINUE;
          }
        });
      } catch (IOException e) {
        throw new IllegalStateException(e);
      }
    }
  }

  public void cleanupBuildDirectory() {
    if (exists(configuration.getBaseOutputDir()) && isDirectory(configuration.getBaseOutputDir())) {
      try {
        walkFileTree(configuration.getBaseOutputDir(), new SimpleFileVisitor<Path>() {
          @Override
          public FileVisitResult visitFile(Path file, BasicFileAttributes attrs) throws IOException {
            delete(file);
            return FileVisitResult.CONTINUE;
          }

          @Override
          public FileVisitResult postVisitDirectory(Path dir, IOException exc) throws IOException {
            delete(dir);
            return FileVisitResult.CONTINUE;
          }
        });
      } catch (IOException e) {
        throw new IllegalStateException(e);
      }
    }
  }
}

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Speakers & Presentations
2019 Attendee List
Thank you to everyone who attended the 2019 NABH Annual Meeting and to this year's speakers! New in 2019, NABH recorded all sessions for those who were unable to attend. Those videos are available below, and PDFs of the presentations are available to download on our Speakers & Presentations page.
We look forward to seeing you in 2020!
Members can download the 2019 NABH Annual Meeting Attendee List by clicking the Download button below.
2019 NABH Annual Meeting Registration List
Day 1- Opening Session
Day 1 - Joe Pantoliano
Day 1- Brandon Staglin
Day 2 – Molly Joel Coye
Day 2 - Eric Hargan
Day 2 - Norman J. Ornstein
Day 2 – Luncheon
Day 3 - Stephen Cantwell
Day 3 - Regina LaBelle
Joe Pantoliano • 2019 Keynote Speaker
Emmy-award winning actor and film producer Joe Pantoliano will kick off the 2019 NABH Annual Meeting as the first speaker.
Mr. Pantoliano will discuss his personal experience with clinical depression and his efforts to end the stigma surrounding mental illness. While he starred as character Ralphie Cifaretto in HBO's landmark series "The Sopranos," Mr. Pantoliano published Who's Sorry Now: The True Story of a Stand-Up Guy, a New York Times bestselling memoir about this childhood and his mother's mental illness.
Mr. Pantoliano created No Kidding, Me Too!, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to removing the stigma of mental illness, and directed the award-winning documentary No Kidding, Me Too! to promote awareness about mental health issues.
Brandon Staglin • 2019 Speaker
Brandon Staglin, president of One Mind, will continue Monday's program as the day's second and final speaker
One Mind focuses on guiding, supporting, and facilitating collaborative brain research to provide better diagnostics and treatment to patients who suffer from brain disease and injury. Brandon served as director of marketing and communications for One Mind Institute from 2005 to 2017, and as a board director for One Mind Institute and One Mind from 2015 to 2017.
Brandon serves on advisory councils for the National Institute of Mental Health, The California Mental Health Services Authority, Mindstrong Health, and Stanford University's Prodrome and Early Psychosis Program Network, and as a board director of The Stability Network. Mr. Staglin earned a master of science degree in healthcare administration and interprofessional leadership from the University of California San Francisco in 2018, and a bachelor of arts degree with honors in engineering sciences and anthropology from Dartmouth College in 1993. He has received numerous awards for his brain health advocacy, including the Lifetime Achievement VOICE Award from the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, the Clifford W. Beers Award from Mental Health America, the Shattering Stigma—Realizing Recovery Award from the Schizophrenia and Related Disorders Alliance of America, and the Clifford W. Beers Centennial Service Award from the Clifford W. Beers Clinic. Mr. Staglin's "lived experience with recovery from schizophrenia makes him grateful to be living in health and happy every day he can contribute to the health of others," according to his bio from One Mind.
Get a glimpse inside past years' events
2018 Annual Meeting (with Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use Elinore McCance-Katz, M.D., M.P.H.; former U.S. Rep. and Kennedy Forum founder Patrick Kennedy; Sen. Bill Cassidy; Reps. Paul Tonko and Gus Bilirakis; and more)
2017 Annual Meeting (with Sen. Chris Murphy; Rep. Tim Murphy; former CMS Administrator Mark McClellan, M.D.; National Governors Association's Hemi Tewarson, J.D., M.P.H.; McLean Hospital's Brent Forester, M.D.; Treatment Advocacy Center Executive Director John Snook; ASAM President-Elect Kelly J. Clark, M.D., M.B.A.; National Association of State Alcohol & Drug Abuse Directors' Executive Director Robert I.L. Morrison; Capitol Decisions' Carol McDaid; NABH Addiction Treatment Committee Chair and AdCare Hospital of Worcester, Inc. President Jeffrey Hillis, M.B.A., J.D.; and more)
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Dutch Town Fights Dope Tourism With "Weed Boulevard"
A Dutch town near Germany wants to quell booming soft-drug tourism by creating a strip especially for smokers -- outside city limits.
Maastricht would like to keep tokers out of the town center
Germans, Belgians and French tourists flock to the Dutch border town of Maastricht for the shopping -- but also for ready access to the hashish and marijuana legally sold in its coffee shops.
The city in Holland has proposed a plan to move the legal cannabis cafes to a stretch of road close to the Belgian border, much to the dismay of the city's Belgian neighbors.
Downtown Maastricht attracts shoppers as well as smokers
Maastricht is best known for the European Union's Maastricht Treaty, signed in 1992. But because it sits at a crossroads of two major highways, coming from Belgium and Germany, it has also become a key stopping point for Belgians, Germans and French who enjoy Holland's lax laws on soft drugs.
Booming tourism trade
"Each day between 3,500 and 4,000 tourists come to the coffee shops in the city center, making up a total of 1.5 million cannabis users annually. Two-thirds come from Belgium, Germany or France," said Mark Josemans, chairman of an organization representing the 16 officially licensed coffee shops operating in Maastricht.
But the soft-drugs tourism is causing increasing problems for the town, according to Maastricht officials, such as cannabis tourists taking up the limited parking spaces, petty crime and hard drugs dealers offering their goods in the vicinity of coffee shops.
Choosing regulation
In December the city council unanimously put their weight behind plans by Maastricht Mayor Gerd Leers to move the coffee shops out of town. Leers is actually opposed to drugs, but said he preferred to regulate the legal trade of soft drugs rather than have everything go underground.
"The coffee shops are located in the city centre," Leers said, "but in Maastricht there are over a hundred private residencies that also illegally cater to this wave of drug users."
Criticism from neighbors
Supported by Maastricht's aldermen and the coffee shop owners, the mayor's project, dubbed the "Weed Boulevard" in the local media, has attracted fierce criticism from the neighboring Belgian communities of Fourons and Lanaken.
"Some 80 to 90 percent of the traffic in the direction of Maastricht passes through Fourons and as the legal sale of soft drugs comes closer to the border the illegal traffic in hard drugs will also come to the surrounding areas, being the territory of Fourons or (near-by) Vise," said Huub Broers, the mayor of Fourons, a town some 15 kilometers (10 miles) from Maastricht.
"I only have 20 police officers, how can I control all that?" he asked. "It is wrong from a democratic standpoint. (Maastricht's) resolving problems at our costs is not good neighborliness."
The Czechs Discover Dope
An EU survey recently found that young Czechs are the leading smokers of cannabis in the bloc. Marijuana seems to have become accepted as a normal part of life in the Czech Republic. (Jan. 7, 2005)
Europe Fails to Tame Drug Problem
The EU's annual report on the state of the narcotics problem in Europe reveals that cannabis is still the drug of choice of Europe's population -- and demand is increasing. (Nov. 25, 2005)
Germany Wary of Dutch Dope Debate
A new cannabis debate lit up in the Netherlands Wednesday as the country's largest cities called for production of the drug to be legalized. Such a move is likely to further frustrate neighbor Germany. (April 27, 2005)
Author DW staff/AFP (jen)
Related Subjects Tourism, Germany, Alps, Tourist attraction , Nature, Cannabis
Keywords Drugs, cannabis, Holland, Germany, Belgium, tourism, soft drugs, coffee shops
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A group of nine people (players) was kidnapped into an unfamiliar place that no one knows. Those nine people were innocent, and all of them wants to get out of the place. They were forced to play a diabolical nonary game that was created by a guy named Zero. You must trust no one even to those other people who were kidnapped. You're on your own in seeking the way out before you will be dead.
You must know how your skills in fighting can take you to survive. Zero brought you there to battle, and he wants to have entertainment seeing you and the others are killed. You must find a way to end this mess and take down zero. He lives in a fully guard mansion that is guarded by thousands of people. You must pass through them while doing the nonary game zero forced you to do.
You will battle until the end, in every people you defeat you will get upgrades, weapons, and armors. If you get killed that means you are out of the game and you will start at the beginning. In every people, you defeat you will be in the next level and give your best to win.
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P.S. When I say "true artist" I'm thinking to the various "humanity's genes" that are all "heritage of humanity."
That looks very impressive. Still, somehow ZModeler feels a bit off in a freeform sculpting tool like ZBrush. I just can't get used to it, and miss some basic functions like edge extruding, grid snapping, non-destructive modifiers, and more. As soon as I want to poly-model something, Blender remains my go-to tool.
"3D Modeling Zen for Games and Animation."
doubt, Blender is also a very nice and very capable modeling environment.
The only forum I've ever known to even approach the responsiveness of this one was the silo forum back when it was hosted on the nevercenter site.
It was such a promising software. In the early days it was regularly updated to the applause of an enthusiastic user base.
Then without warning, they abandoned their users, ignoring all queries and eventually closing down the forum. They trash all the goodwill they had built...It was damn shame.
I get that they shifted focus to some new products, but it was just rude that they turned their backs on those customers that had forked out for the first product.
It remains to be seen if they have returned to their old ways.
Well...this is my very personal opinion about Silo.
Many times, over the past two years, here and there I've read about the return of Silo with a new version.
For what I've read so far and what I've seen, I consider this "pseudo update" only a merely commercial move to try not to disappear from the CG market.
Now we can have tons of very good tools to handle this kind of things.
And some of these tools are also free..
@Stefan: Haha, yes, those bright-colored ZBrush polygroups are pleasantly helpful.
Concept Modeling is a far cry from production modelling.
Doing concepts requires a very fast turn around, and typically you do not face technical limitations because the idea is the only thing that matters. This means you can use a full pallette of tools and techniques and need deliver a series of renders. Moi is perfact for that!
This is only the first phase in a production pipeline though. Concept Modeling has considerably freedom because its not expected to be used in the pipeline. The idea will usually be sent to a small army of modelers and texture artists that will do the final pass on it. Its a creative industry, so the initial idea will see many iterations thoughout the entire production so everything will need to be flexible to the very end. Very few people actually use Nurbs modelling.
Nurbs modelling is final resolution and cannot be subdivided, which makes particularly very dense geometry once it is converted to polygons. Not an issue really, but it can create a bottle neck or even break it if assets are getting to be +1 GB in file sizes. VFX studios prefer and often expect very clean and light weight models.
Doing a sculpting pass using Zbrush/Mudbox will require a tedious clean up. Poles can present a serious problem, as some applications will not accept the mesh entirely. Mari and Mudbox will report these as errors. Using Displacement will also be problem if the geometry does not have a clean topology.
Are locked on the mesh, which is fine as long you dont do any modifications to the geometry once it makes way into other applications as a polygonal mesh. This requires a strict SOLID surfaces only workflow and any post-mirrored goemetry will require fixing the normals.
Nurbs models do create a basic UVs and this is quite useful, but will require cleanup. Using Default, creates UV seams at all of the patch edges, which can be a problem. I take advantage of this within Maya though, by selecting the UV shells and reprojecting them. Chamfered edges will require manual cleanup.
Mirrakoi looks intriguing. Too bad it's a Rhino plug-in and not a stand-alone application.


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10 Most Breathtaking and Tallest Statues in the World
Facts, Places
Statues are ordinarily built in order to memorialize important personalities and events, but in order for them to truly eye-catching and deliver their message, the size is one of the most important subject. Below sculptures are the most enormous ones you'll ever see in the world.
Check out 10 Most Breathtaking and Tallest Statues in the World.
10 – Great Buddha of Thailand – Thailand (92 m)
Great Buddha of Thailand
Photo credit: roberthuffstutter / Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic (CC BY 2.0)
The Big Buddha of Thailand is located in the Wat Muang Monastery in Ang Thong province and it is the tallest one in country. The Big Buddha statue stands 92 m high, and is 63 m wide. Construction commenced in 1990, and was completed in 2008. It is painted gold color and made of cement.
09 – Peter the Great Statue – Russia (96 m)
Peter the Great Statue
Photo credit: BBM Explorer / Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic (CC BY 2.0)
Designed by the Georgian designer Zurab Tsereteli, Peter the Great Statue is located at the western confluence of the Moskva River and the Vodootvodny Canal in central Moscow. I t weighs around 1,000 tons!
08 – Qianshou Qianyan Guanyin of Weishan – China (99 m)
Qianshou Qianyan Guanyin of Weishan
By Dtr205 (Own work) [CC-BY-SA-3.0 or GFDL], via Wikimedia Commons
Guishan Guanyin of the Thousand Hands and Eyes statue is made of gilded bronze and depicts Guanyin with 32 arms (16 at each side), and stands on a Lotus throne mounted on a pedestal.
07 – Sendai Daikannon – Japan (100 m)
Sendai Daikannon
Photo credit: Japanexperterna.se / Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 2.0 Generic (CC BY-SA 2.0)
It is located in Sendai City in Miyagi Prefecture. The very top of the statue can be reached by visitors by means of a modern elevator and The entrance is dragon's month which is amazing.
06 – Emperors Yan and Huang – China (106 m)
Emperors Yan and Huang
By Qilainik (Own work) [CC-BY-SA-3.0], via Wikimedia Commons
Located in Zhengzhou, the statue was completed in 2007. It is representation of two of the most famous emperors of China, Yan Di and Huang Di.
05 – Cross of the Valle de los Caídos – Spain (108 m)
Cross of the Valle de los Caidos
By Pablo Forcén Soler (Forcy) (Own work) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
Valle de los Caídos is situated 20 minutes drive from El Escorial, itself one hour from Madrid, was built by order of General Franco, Spain's dictator from 1939 until his death in 1975.
04 – Guan Yin of the South Sea of Sanya – China (108 m)
Guan Yin of the South Sea of Sanya
Photo credit: BasL / Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 2.0 Generic (CC BY-SA 2.0)
Guan Yin of the South Sea of Sanya was built in just 6 years and was revealed officially to the world in 2005. This particular Guanyin statue has three facades.
03 – Ushiku Daibutsu – Japan (110 m)
Ushiku Daibutsu
Photo credit: Travis Hornung / Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic (CC BY 2.0)
The massive bronze statue honors Amitabha Buddha and it is equipped with an elevator that takes visitors up to the statue's observation floor.
02 – Laykyun Setkyar – Burma (116 m)
Laykyun Setkyar
Wagaung at en.wikipedia [CC-BY-SA-3.0 or GFDL], from Wikimedia Commons
The statue took more than 11 years to complete. Laykyun Setkyar can be found in the Khatakan Taung village, in close proximity to Monywa, Myanmar.
01 – Spring Temple Buddha – China (128 m)
Spring Temple Buddha
By Holger Naether (Self-photographed) [GFDL, CC-BY-SA-3.0 or CC-BY-SA-2.5-2.0-1.0], via Wikimedia Commons
Built between 1997 and 2008, the statue situated at Zhaocun a small town in Lushan County in the chinese province of Henan. If you're looking for a good size comparison, the Buddha would be almost three times the height of Statue of Liberty.
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The Con's – However, a word of warning if you are considering doing this, you will lose a lot of functionality that you get in WP. Poland Travel Guide does not take any bookings and does not keep any records of clients or customers, it is a simple guide to the country of Poland. Also, I have to manually adjust each page so a knowledge of basic coding is helpful.
I still love this theme even though I have looked at many other travel themes and templates but am very grateful to the designer for all his/her hard work.


South Africa's coastline is one of the most rewarding in the world in terms of dolphin- and whale-watching. Every year, Southern Right Whales and their Humpback counterparts make their way from the cold waters of the Antarctic, where they have been feeding and building up their energy resources, to the warmer waters. They pass the South African coast during the months between June and December. Bottle-nosed and Humpback Dolphins are, however, common in these warm waters, and can be spotted all year round.
Jeffrey's Bay offers prime viewing opportunities as the beaches are expansive and inviting. In addition, many of the houses, guesthouses, B&B's, hotels, restaurants and bars boast an ocean view. Guests and locals frequently pause their dinners and drinks to watch a mother and her calf making impressive splashes just metres off the shoreline, or schools of dolphins playing in the breakers.
Avid swimmers and surfers in Jeffrey's Bay will attest to the fact that dolphins are a common sighting in these waters. Locals barely bat an eyelid to the presence of dozens of these playful mammals, leaping out of the waves and cutting through the surface of the warm Indian Ocean. In fact, some pods are made up of hundreds and even thousands of animals, providing a truly marvellous spectacle.
The Bottle-nosed dolphin is the most common species in the J-Bay and Eastern Cape waters. They are identified by their narrow beak and abruptly sloping forehead. They measure an average of just less than 2.5 metres. This is a matriarchal society that hunts together, feeding on squid and fish.
The two most common whales to cavort off of the Jeffrey's Bay coastline are the Humpback and Southern Right species. However, Orcas and Bryde's Whales also make their rare appearance. The Southern Right will migrate to the Western Cape coast to give birth. These waters are warmer than at the South Pole and are relatively sheltered as they are arranged in bays, rather than being exposed in the vast expanse of the ocean. The mother and her calf will stay in these areas for a few months after the birth, allowing time for the baby to build up strength and blubber resources. Humpbacks also migrate from the Antarctic waters, but they pass South Africa and travel to Madagascar and Mozambique to calve and mate. These whales may travel alone with their calves or in pods of up to about 10 animals at a time.
The Humpback is distinguished by its small dorsal fin, which is perched two thirds of the way down its back, as well as its long white pectoral fins flanking its black body. These fins resemble wings, hence its scientific name Megaptera, meaning "large wing". A Humpback whale can measure up to 18 metres, but averages lengths of about 15 metres. Sighting these animals off the Eastern Cape coast is a fantastic experience, as they are known for their ability to push their entire body out of the water in impressive displays. They are also known for their extraordinary singing abilities. Interestingly, whales can compose their own 'songs' and teach these to their young, who pass them on in their specific whale population.
The Southern Right Whale is distinctive by its complete lack of a dorsal fin and the growths on its black skin, resembling barnacles. There are known as callosities. Their blowhole is also different as it is shaped like a "V" when viewed from the top. It has been discovered that certain Southern Right Whales return to the same spots along the South African coastline, including Jeffrey's Bay, every year. The whales were hunted extensively during the 19th Century and their population depleted significantly. However, their breeding habits and protection laws are working together to ensure that their numbers increase exponentially each year.


Melbourne City FC can confirm goalkeeper Dean Bouzanis is travelling to Europe to finalise a loan move for the 2018/19 season.
The 27-year-old has made 46 appearances for the Club since joining mid-way during the 2015/16 season and heads to Europe to gain broader experience and continue his development.
The Club would like to wish Dean the best for the upcoming season.


For patients aged 12 years and older, the dosage of Advair Diskus is 1 inhalation twice daily, approximately 12 hours apart. Advair Diskus may interact with amiodarone, diuretics (water pills), HIV medicines, MAO inhibitors, antidepressants, antibiotics, antifungal medications, or beta-blockers. Tell your doctor all medications and supplements you use. There have not been adequate studies of salmeterol in pregnant women. Fluticasone and salmeterol use by pregnant women should be avoided unless the potential benefit justifies the potential unknown risk to the fetus. Advair Diskus is secreted in breast milk. Consult your doctor before breastfeeding.
Our Advair Diskus Side Effects Drug Center provides a comprehensive view of available drug information on the potential side effects when taking this medication.
signs of a hormonal disorder--worsening tiredness or muscle weakness, feeling light-headed, nausea, vomiting.
Fluticasone can affect growth in children. Talk with your doctor if you think your child is not growing at a normal rate while using this medication.
ongoing cough, hoarseness or deepened voice.
LABA, such as salmeterol, one of the active ingredients in ADVAIR DISKUS, increase the risk of asthma-related death. Data from a large placebo-controlled U.S. trial that compared the safety of salmeterol or placebo added to usual asthma therapy showed an increase in asthma-related deaths in subjects receiving salmeterol [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS]. Currently available data are inadequate to determine whether concurrent use of inhaled corticosteroids or other long-term asthma control drugs mitigates the increased risk of asthma-related death from LABA. Available data from controlled clinical trials suggest that LABA increase the risk of asthma-related hospitalization in pediatric and adolescent patients [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS].
The incidence of adverse reactions associated with ADVAIR DISKUS in Table 2 is based upon two 12-week, placebo-controlled, U.S. clinical trials (Trials 1 and 2). A total of 705 adult and adolescent subjects (349 females and 356 males) previously treated with salmeterol or inhaled corticosteroids were treated twice daily with ADVAIR DISKUS (100/50-or 250/50-mcg doses), fluticasone propionate inhalation powder (100-or 250-mcg doses), salmeterol inhalation powder 50 mcg, or placebo. The average duration of exposure was 60 to 79 days in the active treatment groups compared with 42 days in the placebo group.
The types of adverse reactions and events reported in Trial 3, a 28-week non-U.S. clinical trial in 503 subjects previously treated with inhaled corticosteroids who were treated twice daily with ADVAIR DISKUS 500/50, fluticasone propionate inhalation powder 500 mcg and salmeterol inhalation powder 50 mcg used concurrently, or fluticasone propionate inhalation powder 500 mcg, were similar to those reported in Table 2.
Other adverse reactions not previously listed, whether considered drug-related or not by the investigators, that were reported more frequently by subjects with asthma treated with ADVAIR DISKUS compared with subjects treated with placebo include the following: lymphatic signs and symptoms; muscle injuries; fractures; wounds and lacerations; contusions and hematomas; ear signs and symptoms; nasal signs and symptoms; nasal sinus disorders; keratitis and conjunctivitis; dental discomfort and pain; gastrointestinal signs and symptoms; oral ulcerations; oral discomfort and pain; lower respiratory signs and symptoms; pneumonia; muscle stiffness, tightness, and rigidity; bone and cartilage disorders; sleep disorders; compressed nerve syndromes; viral infections; pain; chest symptoms; fluid retention; bacterial infections; unusual taste; viral skin infections; skin flakiness and acquired ichthyosis; disorders of sweat and sebum.
The safety data for pediatric subjects aged 4 to 11 years is based upon 1 U.S. trial of 12 weeks' treatment duration. A total of 203 subjects (74 females and 129 males) who were receiving inhaled corticosteroids at trial entry were randomized to either ADVAIR DISKUS 100/50 or fluticasone propionate inhalation powder 100 mcg twice daily. Common adverse reactions (greater than or equal to 3% and greater than placebo) seen in the pediatric subjects but not reported in the adult and adolescent clinical trials include: throat irritation and ear, nose, and throat infections.
Elevation of hepatic enzymes was reported in greater than or equal to 1% of subjects in clinical trials. The elevations were transient and did not lead to discontinuation from the trials. In addition, there were no clinically relevant changes noted in glucose or potassium.
The short-term safety data are based on exposure to ADVAIR DISKUS 250/50 twice daily in one 6-month and two 1-year clinical trials. In the 6-month trial, a total of 723 adult subjects (266 females and 457 males) were treated twice daily with ADVAIR DISKUS 250/50, fluticasone propionate inhalation powder 250 mcg, salmeterol inhalation powder, or placebo. The mean age of the subjects was 64, and the majority (93%) was Caucasian. In this trial, 70% of the subjects treated with ADVAIR DISKUS reported an adverse reaction compared with 64% on placebo. The average duration of exposure to ADVAIR DISKUS 250/50 was 141.3 days compared with 131.6 days for placebo. The incidence of adverse reactions in the 6-month trial is shown in Table 3.
In the two 1-year trials, ADVAIR DISKUS 250/50 was compared with salmeterol in 1,579 subjects (863 males and 716 females). The mean age of the subjects was 65 years, and the majority (94%) was Caucasian. To be enrolled, all of the subjects had to have had a COPD exacerbation in the previous 12 months. In this trial, 88% of the subjects treated with ADVAIR DISKUS and 86% of the subjects treated with salmeterol reported an adverse event. The most common events that occurred with a frequency of greater than 5% and more frequently in the subjects treated with ADVAIR DISKUS were nasopharyngitis, upper respiratory tract infection, nasal congestion, back pain, sinusitis, dizziness, nausea, pneumonia, candidiasis, and dysphonia. Overall, 55 (7%) of the subjects treated with ADVAIR DISKUS and 25 (3%) of the subjects treated with salmeterol developed pneumonia.
Other adverse reactions not previously listed, whether considered drug-related or not by the investigators, that were reported more frequently by subjects with COPD treated with ADVAIR DISKUS compared with subjects treated with placebo include the following: syncope; ear, nose, and throat infections; ear signs and symptoms; laryngitis; nasal congestion/blockage; nasal sinus disorders; pharyngitis/throat infection; hypothyroidism; dry eyes; eye infections; gastrointestinal signs and symptoms; oral lesions; abnormal liver function tests; bacterial infections; edema and swelling; viral infections.
There were no clinically relevant changes in these trials. Specifically, no increased reporting of neutrophilia or changes in glucose or potassium was noted.
In addition to adverse reactions reported from clinical trials, the following adverse reactions have been identified during postapproval use of any formulation of ADVAIR, fluticasone propionate, and/or salmeterol regardless of indication. Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure. These events have been chosen for inclusion due to either their seriousness, frequency of reporting, or causal connection to ADVAIR DISKUS, fluticasone propionate, and/or salmeterol or a combination of these factors.
Arrhythmias (including atrial fibrillation, extrasystoles, supraventricular tachycardia), ventricular tachycardia.
Cushing's syndrome, Cushingoid features, growth velocity reduction in children/adolescents, hypercorticism.
Immediate and delayed hypersensitivity reaction (including very rare anaphylactic reaction). Very rare anaphylactic reaction in patients with severe milk protein allergy.
Arthralgia, cramps, myositis, osteoporosis. Nervous System Disorders Paresthesia, restlessness.
Agitation, aggression, depression. Behavioral changes, including hyperactivity and irritability, have been reported very rarely and primarily in children.
Chest congestion; chest tightness; dyspnea; facial and oropharyngeal edema, immediate bronchospasm; paradoxical bronchospasm; tracheitis; wheezing; reports of upper respiratory symptoms of laryngeal spasm, irritation, or swelling such as stridor or choking.
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Pierrick Capelle (Lesquin, 15 april 1987) is een Frans voetballer die anno 2020 als middenvelder speelt voor Angers SCO.

Mooiste doelpunt
In het seizoen 2015/16 scoorde hij in de wedstrijd tegen EA Guingamp (2-2) een doelpunt dat later werd verkozen tot mooiste van het seizoen. Capelle stond met zijn rug naar de goal toen hij een bal door de lucht aannam op zijn borst. Uit de draai volleerde hij de bal van zo'n twintig meter afstand in het doel.

Frans voetballer


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DOST Hiring 36 S&T Fellows: Job Openings until August 8, 2022
By Expertist Staff / Repost / February 10, 2022 August 2, 2022
The Department of Science and Technology – Office of the Undersecretary for Research and Development (DOST-OUSECRD) is in need of competent S&T Fellows (Contract of Service) to occupy thirty-five (35) positions under the project, "DOST Science and Technology (S&T) Fellows Program". Accepted S&T Fellows shall report on a full-time basis to the DOST Agency he/she shall be assigned to. Working arrangements and reporting schedule (e.g. office, work from home, flexible) shall be determined by the agency of assignment.
The S&T Fellows Program aims to increase and strengthen the human resource complement of the DOST R&D group through a pool of S&T Fellows, who will lead various R&D proposals, programs, and projects. Currently, there are 43 hired S&T Fellows assigned to the different DOST agencies. Interestingly, the Office of the Undersecretary for Research and Development (OUSECRD) is looking for passionate, diligent, and innovative Filipino researchers, scientists, and engineers who will apply for the 35 vacant positions available until JUNE 17, 2022.
35 Vacant Positions
S&T Fellow I (15 Vacancies) – SG 23/Php 94,146 Monthly Salary
S&T Fellow II (10 Vacancies) – SG 24/Php 104,090 Monthly Salary
S&T Fellow III (11 Vacancies) – SG 25/Php 120,946 Monthly Salary
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Preferred seating is a new budget friendly way to enjoy a hassle free day at the New York Air Show. Reserved seating insures your family and friends the come with you will all get to sit together and you can leave your chairs at home!
Save 35% off the $85 day-of-event-price!
You'll maximize the fun and minimize the lines with dedicated food and beverage stands and restroom facilities exclusively for Preferred Seating. A parking pass is included and Preferred Seating is located just inside the main entrance so you'll get from the street to your seat fast and with ease. You'll receive a complimentary event program guide too that's great for collecting signatures from the Thunderbird pilots when they do their post show autograph line right next to where you're sitting!
Hey Sean – thanks so much for your feedback. That's a really great suggestion that our team will talk about in our debrief regarding the Preferred Seating area! Our volunteers in the area didn't feel comfortable "policing" where our guests sat, but it created some uncomfortable situations. We'll definitely brainstorm some ways to improve it in 2019 and beyond. But we're really glad that it didn't spoil your son's enjoyment of the show! He's who we do this for!
Thank you so much for the great feedback, Francine! <3 <3 <3 See you in 2019!
We went to the Sunday show yesterday, it was a great day to fly and truly it was incredible! From the parachute demonstrations, to the acrobatic flying and of course the Thunderbird's were absolutely fantastic! My 11 year old was in complete awe and so were my wife and myself!!!! My daughter met the pilots and some of the Thunderbird ground crew too . She got some great pictures and autographs. The static displays were great to see and the crews that were there were willing to answer questions and couldn't be nicer.
The parking was easy, the preferred seating was outstanding and easy too… Truly Truly truly a fantastic show all around!
Not sure if I should post this here but I just wanted to let you know, we had a great time and will be back next year for the Blue Angels!!!!
Are strollers allowed in preferred seating?
Does preferred seating include "Preferred Parking" as well?
I have tickets that say Chalet on them. I am not seeing them as a purchase option. Is there a difference between Chalet and other areas?
Hey Stan, Chalet are our corporate areas – did you receive your ticket from work or a friend?
I have Chalet tickets from a family member – where do we park? what is included if anything?
Hey JF, is the Chalet one of the sponsor tents, or the "friends of the air show" tickets that are given out by performers in the show? If you would, email us at info@air.show and we'll steer you where you need to go. We have to know which type of tickets they are to be able to tell you what is included because it varies depending on the area. Thanks!
Ok thank you very much, I'm sending the email right now. I hope you can reply in time.
I too have not received my preferred parking pass email yet either. Have they gone out yet?
Hi Conrad, I'll have the box office look into it for you. Yes, you should have received it already.
Can I upgrade my regular ticket to preferred seating?
Absolutely – just call our box office at 877-766-8158.
Is there shaded area available in preferred seating?
There is a tented eating area in the preferred seating, but no, the general seats are not shaded in order to provide visibility to see the aerial performances.
I bought my tickets weeks ago. I have not received my preferred parking pass by email as of yet. When should I expect it?
We'll reach out to our box office and ensure you get your parking passes shortly! Thanks for letting us know so we can get it over to you.
this will be our first visit to the show and we are staying at the four points at the airport.
We'd recommend checking with your hotel if they will have a shuttle bus running – you may not be able to walk depending on the restrictions in place at the airport. For preferred seating guests, you will be provided a chair. General admission guests do need to bring their own chairs.
Do holders of 'preferred seating' tickets get general parking spots or some special parking dedicated to preferred seats?
Do military members need to buy tickets for themselves and family?
Hey Rob, there is currently a 25% discount on all tickets across the board. Yes, all attendees do need their own ticket. Thanks so much!
When will parking tickets become available?
Is there preferred parking as in years past? If so, what is the price and where do I find it on the web site ticket purchase page?
It will be available for sale next week.
I was under impression that a preferred ticket would include 'preferred parking' (somewhere closer to the viewing area, with less time in line, etc.), not just general parking, was I mistaken? I see "PARK 1" on my parking ticket (which I got with preferred seating). What does Park 1 mean?
Yes, your preferred seating ticket includes parking – you will be emailed your parking pass within the next couple weeks.
Yes, I have gotten the parking ticket. It says "Park 1". My questions were: (1) is it just a general parking spot or is there a parking dedicated to preferred seats (that is either easier accessible then general parking or will take less time in line to get parked, etc) and (2) what does "Park 1 " mean (is it a special parking lot)?
Hi, Will you Vegan Food Vendors available to purchase food at for my friends & I?
Hi Toni, our food & beverage concessionaire makes every effort to ensure menu item options are suitable for all guests. Please see our FAQ section for more information.
Yes, beer is available for purchase – see our FAQ section.
Do you have to shuttle over from the lot or is there parking by the preferred seating to walk in?
We do have shuttles running from the parking lot for your convenience.
I am a handicapped guy in that I use a cane and walk slowly even when I need to go. Before I can select my Preferred Seating seats, I would like to know which section from 101 to 110 is best for me to choose? Thanks much, enjoy the show!
Hey John, you might want to try 105 or 106. It's got the best view of show center and should have reasonable access. If you need help getting to your seat, please also look for any of the great people in volunteer shirts. They'd be happy to assist.
Can you bring a small cooler to preferred seating?
Hey Brett, we have designated food vendors available in the preferred seating area with food and drinks for purchase. Each guest is allowed one 1-liter bottle of water, but no coolers with outside food and drink are allowed in the show. The great thing about the preferred seating is that the numbers are limited, so you'll have little-to-no wait in the food lines!


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Why open hardware must succeed
To the average person open hardware simply sounds like a good idea... They may have heard of this thing called "open source" that some "disruptive" hipster companies may have used and embraced to create new business models, so open source hardware seems like a natural progression. There's more to this though. The average person will not understand why its not just a great idea but also that we are in dire need for open hardware in the industry, the average person will not understand why its vital to the success of the open source movement. The average person will not understand that because open hardware follows a better development model -- the collaborative model -- it will grow very fast but also face a lot of very serious challenges. This post tries to address this gap.
Back in 2013 I wrote a trilogy on the dangers of Free Software, the Free Software patent paradox and even threw in a quip over this topic and their relationship to the cosmos. I wrote this in desperation because, as I saw it at that time, there were really no good prospects in the near sight, it was unclear when we'd see a steady change towards the right direction, my post was meant more as an alarm -- to create consciousness over fundamental issues in our community. The tide is changing though, fast, and for the better. I recall reading about the open hardware summit efforts in 2010, back then I was not impressed though and the prospects seemed fuzzy. The 2015 Open Hardware summit passed a little while ago and upon reading about some of the talks and presentations, its clear now that momentum has built up significantly. This is slightly relieving but its not enough, we really need to create awareness that open hardware is not just about it being cool, fun and trendy, but also:
Open Hardware development is a key requirement to the success of the open source community
Open Hardware development is very likely where the best evolutionary methodology for the combination of best hardware and software will come about
Ignoring these two principles will belittle any serious disruptive open hardware efforts as side projects.
Statistically there really are only a few who will care about this topic -- those folks should know there is an uphill fight for the success of Open Hardware. Open hardware can be extremely disruptive and the type of changes to be expected from it can have significant economic effects on existing businesses, if existing businesses do not adapt. I've learned the hard way though that businesses not only are hard to change, they simply may not want to, even if you are certain you have a solution for them. Companies may have really good reasons to not change and one cannot not take this personal. You have to really think of the bigger picture, for instance if we shift the conversation of the possible disruption of "open hardware" from impact to existing businesses towards to the possible economic impact though it changes things considerably. Having an impact to a few companies should really be the least of concerns to the Open Hardware movement. The dangers involved with open hardware could mean huge shifts in state economics, but only those companies who could not afford to change or embrace change. In the worst case these days, where a possible Trump president seems sadly statistically possible, that's loose lingo which could easily be twisted by the craziest in America towards the topic of "national security". There always is plenty of work to trying to prevent unexpected huge tidal economic shifts in nation states, the TPP is one, but one should also consider funding in research as well. Although not related to open hardware, I'll mention a recent issue of relevance with an amazing FOSS project: sage. Last year William Stein made some effort to create awareness over issues of funding towards his open source mathematical suite which I'd like to use for some perspective. For a bit of background on how he started Sage read his "Mathematical Software and Me: A Very Personal Recollection". You really do have to ask yourselves then why would the Simmons Foundation in their right mind would pick a proprietary product over an open source project at a funding event which actually listed as a goal to "to investigate what sorts of support would facilitate the development, deployment and maintenance of open-source software used for fundamental research in mathematics". Stein explained in details on his trials over this effort on his post "The Simons Foundation and Open Source Software" (refer to hackers news discussion). One of the only sensible things that comes to mind is the possible impact on economics, disruptive economics to existing proprietary mathematical suites in the United States. Naturally, you should then expect different economic regions with different interests to have different motivations and perhaps more keenly interested in supporting these efforts, that actually happens to be the case, refer to the European "OpenDreamKit: Open Digital Research Environment Toolkit for the Advancement of Mathematics", which will "provide substantial funding to the open source computational mathematics ecosystem, and in particular popular tools such as LinBox, MPIR, SageMath, GAP, Pari/GP, LMFDB, Singular, MathHub, and the IPython/Jupyter interactive computing environment". The point I'm trying to make here using Sage as an example if you do not get much support for open hardware research at your University, don't be surprised, realize what you're up against, the entire evolution of silicon valley and the economics behind that.
Fret not though, I wrote this post also make emphasis on both principles stated above, the second one deals with my own conjecture on that open models will win.What we need is math, tons of fucking math, semantics, grammar, and more precise science behind what we do with open models. If you are not using the scientific method for evaluation of progress / gains / bugs /etc in any way for your own project I highly suggest you consider it. Be pedantic over everything you can measure. Do not get discouraged to find out that the respective proprietary piece you are trying to replace has no such metrics for comparisons. That's not coincidence, its why it survives after all. I'm delighted to report that since my last calling for metrics on FOSS we have had a huge shift, not only are people really meeting up just for this topic alone (FLOSS community metrics meeting in Brussells) but there are companies spawning (bitergia) and dedicating themselves to this end, and I'm also seeing a lot of folks starting to talk about this at conferences I attend.
Academia can also help shape economics for the better. When it stop doing this, academia has failed us. Its fairly understandable that economic pressures may have historically influenced academia, but if business and economics theories do not account for the need for self reinventing and dynamic changes in the market, then those economics and market theories should also be re-considered, specially in a time of age where the speak of exponential growth, evolution and change is becoming standard. Intellectual Property remains a clear challenge, I've been dealing with patent issues since my University study days when learning about polynomiography when I was told I could not release a piece of code as open source to the community as my professor had patents over the subject, but surprisingly its still a lingering issue even for new trendy University efforts such as Singularity University. Open Hardware will suffer because of patents, its why Open Hardware is key to the success of the open source movement: the open source movement has historically faced challenges with patents, but in the worst case the dangers here lie in that free software developers could become a dying breed (for details refer to this trilogy post on the patent paradox). Open source developers include free software developers but free software hackers do it for a cause as well. Patent bloat companies want to hire zombie open source developers, that do not care about these issues, they will do anything in their power to keep the status quo. Because of this Open Hardware development is a key requirement to the success of the open source community, not only will it provide an outlet for free software developers but it also enables open source developers to get better hardware without bullshit restrictions.
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