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President Obama Asks Americans To Stop Shooting Each Other, For Real This Time
Kaili Joy Gray
Another mass shooting in America on Thursday, this time at Umpqua Community College in Roseburg, Oregon. At least 10 are confirmed dead, another 20 are injured, and the gunman, also deceased, has been identified only as a 20-year-old male. [UPDATE: The Douglas County Sheriff's office is now reporting 10 fatalities and 7 injuries in the shooting, numbers lower than previously reported by the state attorney general.]
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So it's time for President Obama to heave another heavy sigh and address the nation once more, to suggest that we might want to put our heads together to figure out how to stop mass shootings in our country, maybe by enacting gun reform that is supported by a majority of Americans, including gun owners. Didn't he just do that a couple months ago? He did!
Now is the time for mourning and for healing. But let's be clear: at some point we as a country will have to reckon with the fact that this type of mass violence does not happen in other advanced countries. It doesn't happen in other places with this kind of frequency. And it is in our power to do something about it.
Guess we've been distracted by other issues since then. Oh well. If we can't get to it now, no rush, we can always deal with it after the next mass shooting. Or the one after that. Or maybe the one after that. Or the one after that ...
UPDATE 6:25 PM ET:
We don't yet know why this individual did what he did. And it's fair to say that anybody who does this has a sickness in their minds. Regardless of what they think their motivations may be. But we are not the only country on earth that has people with mental illnesses who want to do harm to other people. We are the only advanced country on earth that sees these kinds of mass shootings every month.
The president is pretty pissed right now. "There are scores of responsible gun owners in this country," he says, and they understand we need to change our gun laws. "There is a gun for roughly every man, woman, and child in America. So how can you with a straight face make the argument that more guns will make us safer?"
Obama: "This is something we should politicize."
We have a Congress that explicitly blocks us from even collecting data on how we could potentially reduce gun violence. How can that be? This is a political choice that we make. To allow this to happen every few months in America. We collectively are answerable to those families who love their loved ones because of our inaction.
We have mine safety regulations and seat belts, the president says, but when it comes to keeping us safe from gun violence, we can't do anything?!? He is so sick of this bullcrap. He's not even playing. "If you think this is a problem, then you should expect your elected officials to reflect your views. And I would particularly ask America's gun owners, who are using those guns properly, safely, to hunt, for sport, for protecting their families, to think about whether your views are being represented by the organization that says it's speaking for you."
He means the NRA, in case you weren't sure and he wasn't being obvious enough. And all the politicians the NRA keeps in its pocket.
He would really like to never have to give another speech like this, for the rest of his time in office, he says. But he knows better. He knows he probably will have to. Unless we finally get our collective heads out of our collective asses and do something about it. We could do that, he says. We have the power. Please, America, don't make him give us this same speech again. The end.


Hoo Yin Wong, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.R.C.S.C.
Dr. Wong is a partner with Minnesota Urology, one of the largest private practice groups in the Midwest. Dr. Wong was born in Hong Kong and raised in Winnipeg, Canada. He is fluent in both English and Cantonese. He obtained his M. D. from the University of Manitoba in 1986 and completed his Urology Residency at the same institution in 1992.
Following his residency, he completed a two-year fellowship sub-specializing in endourology/kidney stone disease at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. He is Board Certified in both the United States and Canada. His clinical interests include kidney stones, Urologic oncology, laparoscopic surgery and robotic surgery.
Dr. Wong is also a member of our daVinci® surgical team for robotic assisted prostatectomies and treatment of prostate cancer.
Dr. Wong is married and has two sons. His outside interests include golf and tennis.


On behalf of Buck Law Firm posted in premises liability on Friday, February 8, 2019.
In Georgia and elsewhere in the country, business owners have a legal responsibility to keep areas accessible to the public as safe as possible. In one incident involving a subway in New York City, a 22-year-old woman reportedly took a tumble down a flight of stairs and died from her injuries. She was said to be carrying her baby in a stroller at the time the accident occurred. The subway station is one of hundreds in New York City without an elevator.
Issues with premises liability have yet to be discussed. However, the New York Times reports that the woman was unconscious when assistance arrived. Her infant daughter was conscious and taken to family members.
It's estimated that about a quarter of the city's subway stations already have elevators although they are frequently in need of repair. Disability advocates have long complained about the lack of alternative access points in the NYC subway system for individuals unable to use stairs or escalators.
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority, or MTA, the public benefit corporation responsible for New York's subway stations, plans to step up efforts to install more elevators. Their goal is to reach a point where riders won't have to go for more than two stops without finding an elevator-accessible station. In 2017, the Center for Independence of the Disabled, New York took legal action against MTA for its failure to install elevators, noting that subway inaccessibility poses risks for many people, including mothers with strollers, people in wheelchairs, the elderly and the disabled.
If premises liability becomes an issue should any litigation result from the incident in the subway, a lawyer may build a case against the MTA based on a failure to respond to previous complaints about accessibility. With similar situations involving personal injuries, an attorney may be able to recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages and other types of damages. Responsible parties might include property owners and individuals or separate third parties who handle maintenance duties. If the injured party dies, a wrongful death claim may become an option.
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Chika Nwachukwu is a Resident in Radiation Oncology at Stanford University. Her global health efforts include improving cancer care and delivery of radiation therapy in low resource settings, through education. Her research interests include understanding the molecular biology of gynecologic malignancies from diverse populations. She was recently awarded a grant from the Rodney R. Million, MD Fund for Innovation in Clinical Care to pursue global health focused work.
Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi Kenya: Transitioning from 2D to 3D radiation treatment planning.
Kenyatta Hospital (Nairobi Kenya) is the only public hospital in Kenya that is dedicated to cancer management. Radiotherapy is an integral component of cancer care in this region. At Kenyatta, a linear accelerator was installed in March 2016 and treatment of patients is slowly ramping up on this machine. The major road blocks to ramping up include technological glitches, unfamiliarity with the 3D treatment planning system.
Using a multidisciplinary approach and a team comprising of a clinical radiation oncologist, radiation therapists and medical physicists our focus was to improve radiotherapy delivery and the theme centered around the transition from 2D to 3D radiotherapy. This was accomplished with carried out with hands on teaching including simulation and set -ups, contouring, treatment planning and patients management.
Using a needs assessment, we examined barriers to improving cancer care and developed short term and long-term goals to improve cancer care at two teaching hospitals in Nigeria. The goal was to determine if an adequate system exists to evaluate the cancer burden and determining the available resources to tackle the burden. From our needs assessment, two short term goals identified include improving radiotherapy delivery by teaching the transitioning from 2D to 3D treatment planning and as well as developing a multidisciplinary tumor board.
Tanzania has a high burden of cervical cancer cases. Patients are managed with chemo radiation similar to the US standards. At ORCI ~70% of the patients have cervical cancer and there are high disease recurrences among the patients at this institution. Our goal is to develop research collaboration with physicians at ORCI to study these tumors and determine predictors of aggressiveness.
Dr. Nwachukwu teaching to the ABUTH and LUTH team in Lagos.
Dr. Nwachukwu during a morning lectures to the team.
Hands on treatment planning with the radiographer, Charles.
Dr. Nwachukwu giving a lecture to the physicians, radiation therapist, radiographers, physicists, nurses and ancillary staff.
the team that travelled to Kenya along with the 2 staff members from Kenyatta National hospital. From left is Vincent a radiographer from Kenyatta, Chika, Tom banks, medical physics resident from Stanford, Lynne Omar, a radiation therapist from the UK, Longino Mucheusil, chief Radiographer at Kenyatta National hospital, Jen Murray, a radiation therapist from UCSD, and Lynn Million, Radiation oncologist from Stanford.


This page is written by the game's inventor, PaulDeWitte.
This game was developed for use with the Intermediate Chess Club at Notre Dame School in Kitchener, Ontario.
The game uses the standard 8X8, 64-cell chess board.
There is neither a king nor a queen. As a result, no piece in the game is royal. Instead of a king and a queen, each side has two squirrels. The squirrels occupy the squares on the board that are normally occupied by the king and the queen at the beginning of a regular chess game. Also, instead of bishops, each side has leaping elephants.
The game uses the same pieces and rules as regular chess, except for the differences noted in the description that follows.
According to the Piececlopedia, the squirrel is a chess piece invented by Dr. Francesco Piacenza in 1683. The squirrel, according to the Piececlopedia, jumps two spaces orthogonally, two spaces diagonally, or in the (1,2) pattern of a knight.
Each side also has two elephants that jump two spaces diagonally, in the manner of the elephants in Chaturanga and Shantraj. They cannot be blocked, as they are in XiangQi.
Rounding out the "game animals" in this variant are rooks ("crows" in this game) and knights ("horses").
A player wins by capturing at least one of each "trophy" animal– crow (rook), elephant, horse (knight), and squirrel. A pawn can promote to any of the trophy animals, but such a promotion does not "buy back" a lost animal. For instance, if an opponent captures a rook, he needs to capture only one of each of the remaining animals to win, regardless of the number of pawns that promote.
Pawns act exactly as they do in regular chess. En passant captures are legal. A pawn promotes to a crow (rook), elephant, horse (knight) or squirrel. There is no castling.
Standard chess equipment can be used. Bishops can represent elephants. Inverted rooks can represent squirrels.
You can't use inverted rook to represent squirrels, there isn't enough rooks. Use the king and queen to represent squirrels like where the pieces starts in a normal chess game.
It looks a bit difficult to capture the Squirrel, with only the Crow and Pawn uncovered by its capture range.
The aim of retaining all of something and capturing one of everything makes an interesting complement to Extinction Chess, in which the aim is retaining one of everything and capturing all of something. One point about equipment: surely it will usually be the King and Queen which are used to represent the Squirrels.


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Living In Portugal As An Expat
Living In Portugal As An Expat – that will be the topic of today's article.
Just like any other country, Portugal has a lot of things to offer expatriates. With the warm weather, mountains, low cost of living, Atlantic oceans, the benefits of living in Portugal cannot be overemphasized. Also, Residents are offered tax exemptions with free education and a healthcare system.
Whenever you imagine the old Europe, medieval town halls, crenelated castles on hilltops, Portugal should be the first thing in your mind. Not in a touristy contrived way but as the standard day-to-day life in the country. Moreover, the locals are quite friendly, and the country itself is a magical destination.
Now, you'd be wondering why Portugal is a magical destination for expats, right. Well, we can tell you that the people of Portugal are what make the country a magical nation to retire. More so, its excellent infrastructures, education system, and healthcare are as advanced as what you'll find anywhere in the world.
Like many other countries around the Mediterranean, Portugal produces good food, olive oil, and wine, at an affordable price. Not only that, but Portugal is arguably Western Europe's most affordable country. Even with the capital city, the country is rightly famous. Of course, you may have an idea of what you're looking for.
However, we extend our research by bringing you the best things you'd want to know about Portugal. In this article, we will walk you through the pros and cons of living in Portugal. Aside from this fact, you'll understand the interesting facts about this country, the national public holidays, and many others, to mention a few.
Top 10 Interesting Facts about Living in Portugal
While the award of the oldest nation-state in Europe goes to Portugal, Lisbon is as well seen to be among the four centuries older than Rome. Due to its excellent trading location, the Portuguese were the first Europeans to reach Japan in the 16th century. Without further ado, below are the fun facts about living in Portugal as of 2021.
1. Longest Reigning Monarchs
Undoubtedly, Portugal holds the record for the shortest and the longest-reigning monarchs. From research and recommendation, we found out that Henrique of Portugal was the king of Portugal for more than 73 years. On the other hand, Luis Filipe was the king for only 20 minutes before he was dismissed.
2. Home to the Oldest Bookstore
If you take a trip to Portugal's capital, Lisbon, you'll definitely see an abundance of independent bookstores crammed into its tiled streets. As a nation of book lovers, it comes as no surprise that the oldest bookstore in the world can be found in the country. On the flip side, the Bertrand brand has become the largest bookstore chain in Portugal, with more than 50 shops.
3. Home to Oldest Countries in Europe
Portugal has had the same defined border as history revealed, making it the oldest nation-state in Europe. Afonso Henriques was proclaimed the first king in 1139. In addition to this fact, we discovered that the country has since then remained a kingdom for almost 800 years until a successful revolution.
4. A Dead Queen ruled Portugal
According to research, Portugal used to be ruled by a dead queen. In fact, being a monarch for like eight centuries, you can safely bet that there were some weird rulers on the Portuguese throne. This monarchy often exercises its governing power through something that could affect the locals and expats. The problem was, the new queen was killed, and this didn't stop her reigns as she remained coronated.
5. Home Known as a Surfing Paradise
If you've been searching for the country with the best surfing experience, look no further. Portugal is one of the places in Europe to go surfing. Compared to other European countries, the country's 800km coastline and mild climate have been drawing surfers from all over the world for many years.
To make Portugal extra special, we can say that it's home to the Nazare resort town. While you may have never heard of it, we're pretty sure there's no surfer on the planet who's not dreaming of hitting the mythical Nazare waves in Portugal. And pretty because it's the place where McNamara set a record!
6. Land of Affordable Port-Wine
If you're a wine enthusiast, you probably already know that Portugal has an interesting thing that you'd likely enjoy. Since the country is known as the land of wines, you should expect more. in fact, the country's national drink, the Port Wine, is made in a magical UNESCO recognized valley which can be found pretty much everywhere.
7. Portuguese Love To Set Records
Portugal is known as the record beaters as they love to set records. Some of the records they've set in the past include; smallest newspaper in the world, the largest Aletria, the most espressos made in an hour, the largest human image, the largest Santa Claus parade, most piano hits in a minute, and many others.
8. Most Sun-Kissed Country
Portugal, as of today, is one of the most sun-kissed countries in Europe. Aside from this fact, have it in mind that it's only the tiny islands of Cyprus and Malta that get more sunshine hours than Portugal. Again, with more than 300 sunny days per year and countless beaches to explore, this country is definitely a prime contender for a summer beach vacation.
9. Virgin Mary Visitation
History made it known that Virgin Mary once visited Portugal. From our research, the miracle happened in May 1917 in the town of Fatima. This visitation was witnessed by three shepherd children who reported a meeting with a lady more brilliant than the sun. Apparently, the crowd observed the sun dancing in an unusual zigzag while immediately drying their rain-soaked clothes.
10. Home to Oldest University in Europe
The University of Coimbra, established in 1920, was ranked as one of the oldest universities on the continent. Located in the historic city of Coimbra, this university is home to over 21,000 students, 10 percent of whom are international students. And this places the university among Portugal's most international universities and lends the city a cosmopolitan feel with affordable school fees.
Pros and Cons of Living in Portugal
Expats moving abroad often lose themselves in the process of making the right decision about moving from their home country. While this can be a natural part of acclimatization, it's better not to get too bogged down in what others perceive to be negative about visiting the country. To clear the doubt, we have compiled the pros and cons of living in this country. Now, check it out to know what works best.
Friendly Locals
People in Portugal are very friendly to locals and expatriates. With this in mind, you should know that visitors and expats alike will find a warm and welcoming culture during their first visitation to the country. Though many people in the country don't speak English, but you'll find them helpful to newbies.
Low Cost Of Living in Portugal
Just like other countries in Europe, the cost of living in the country is pretty much lower. Even in the city center of Lisbon, the capital and most bustling city in Portugal, rent is quite cheap compared to the amount of rent in New York City and London. That's way; it's easy to buy property as the country is suffering from a major economic downturn.
Portugal's Attractive Tax Policy
Portugal's attractive tax policy is another reason to relocate to the country. When compared to other countries, you'll see that there are attracting investors, self-employed professionals, intellectual property owners, scientific researchers, and expatriates enjoying tax benefits for years.
High Standard of Living
Towards the end of 2019, the Social Progress Index placed Portugal in 18th on the best countries ahead of other nations such as France, England, Spain, and Austria. Moreover, the country stood out because of its performance in terms of freedoms, guarantees, right, and being considered an inclusive nation.
However, Forbes Magazine ranked Portugal as one of the best places to live your retirement years. Not only that, but it's also referred to as the easiest and safest country in the world.
Diverse Cultural Uniqueness
Portugal has a rich culture that makes it different from other countries in Europe. As expected, for a country with such a long history, their cultural life is extremely interesting and very intense. More so, theatre, shows, international exhibitions, and stage comedies entice expats to relocate to the country. And besides, the country imbibes the cultures of resident communities of Latin America, Africa, and Asia.
Great Weather Conditions
Portugal is a popular holiday destination among many expats in the world. With that being said, expatriates can enjoy one of the most stable climates in the world. However, in the south of Lisbon, there are over 300 days of sunshine per year, meaning more sunny days than anywhere in Europe. With this fact, Portugal has a longstanding reputation as a top summer destination among European sun-seekers.
Affordable and Spacious Properties
As an ex-pat, this is an important thing to consider when relocating to another country. While accommodation is an essential factor, you should be willing to buy a house in the long run. In Portugal, you can choose whatever kind of spacious apartment that you want. This is because; many charming properties are available, and there's a growing trend towards heritage-style apartments.
Language barrier seems to be of the major problems expat could face while relocating to Portugal. This is because; there are few native English speakers in the country, and Portuguese is quite difficult to understand and learn for a foreigner. And more so, alternative language makes the language even harder to master.
Low Wages/Salaries (Labour Market)
As of today, Portuguese salaries have been ranked low compared to other European countries. With advances in distance working and online resources, it's easier to keep living in one country and working in another, which helps to overcome the salary gap. The truth is that there are a number of new opportunities arising in Portugal, but the problem still remains low wages and salaries are given to expats.
Essential Travel Tips to Portugal
If you've never been to Portugal, the essential tips could be among the things you've been looking for. While you might even fall in love with several outdoor activities in the country, it is better to prepare and make your first trip go as smoothly as possible. Without much talk, below are some of the travel tips.
Before you travel to Portugal, try and avoid the busiest, hottest, and most expensive months of July and August if possible. Moreover, you'll likely find great deals and good weather with fewer crowds if you travel to the country off-season.
If you're making your own travel arrangements, ensure you have your accommodation booked before time. And if you're planning to use public transport for transfers, there's a need to get there on time.
More and more destinations in Portugal offer a tourist cards for discounts. With that being said, cities such as Lisbon could give you discounted public transport and discount on all manner of typical holiday expenditures.
Double-check that your document is complete. In fact, ensure that your passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of travel if coming from outside the EU.
If you're planning to rent a car to get around in Portugal, don't forget that your driving license is essential. Meanwhile, you may need an International Driver's Permit to check with the rental company and confirm your trip.
Ensure you have some local currency on you when you arrive in the country. But if you do land in Portugal without Euros, there are ATMs in all international airports and towns to withdraw Euros directly from your bank account
If possible you might have to exchange your money before traveling to Portugal, try to avoid bringing large bills of more than 50 Euros.
Cost of Living in Portugal
Since Portugal remains one of the most reasonably priced countries in Western Europe, you should know that it offers a comfortable lifestyle to many expats. However, this guide provides an in-depth overview of what you'll likely expect in Portugal.
With an enviable climate, affordable cost of living, and stunning landscapes, this country is a growing reputation amongst expats. Although living in some parts of Western Europe can be very expensive for expats unless you earn a good salary. But Portugal breaks the mold and offers affordable living.
Description of Goods or Services Price in Portugal (EUR)
Apple and Banana (1Kg) 2.7 respectively
Chicken and a dozen eggs 7.0 respectively
A loaf of bread and local cheese 8.20 respectively
Local cheese and milk 7.70 respectively
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant in Portugal 9.0 respectively
Basic utilities (water, electricity, and more) Approximately 100
Transportation cost to get around Approximately 5
Additionally, you can see that busses are the most widely-used public transportation if you're living in Portugal. With this in mind, you should keep in mind that the cost of bus tickets ranges from €1 to €6 respectively. Besides, most location in urban areas could even offer a cheaper cost. And when it comes to education in Portugal, you'll pay an average of €400-500 per month from primary to high school.
Furthermore, public universities are quite cheaper compared to private universities in the country. For public universities, there's a fee limit that changes every year, and you'll need to be aware of that. And when it comes to healthcare in this country, the fee is usually between €5-20 if not free.
Suitable Places to Live in Portugal
Portugal is an expat-friendly country with spectacular beaches, historic fishing villages, and safe cities. Now, the question is; where is the best place to live in the country? Many people have taken to the internet to express their opinion. But, guess what! We've got you covered by revealing the places here.
Our explanation doesn't imply the best places for expats to live, but we're considering the best city in the country. Lisbon is the first on our list because it's a diverse city with thriving cultural heritage, beautiful historical centers, and it has an excellent choice for anybody wanting the buzz of a big city. Some of the pros of living in Lisbon include high-quality education, safety, and being family-friendly.
Porto has also made it to the top five on our list. This place is often overlooked by expats moving to Portugal because it's located in the north. However, this beautiful city should not be ruled out because it is perfect for families and it's also a cheaper option compared to Lisbon. Also, Porto is famous for its port wine, colorful streets, and incredible local gastronomy. Some of the pros of living in Porto include; great healthcare system, safety, and affordability.
Braga is also one of Portugal's oldest cities and a great option for cheaper and smaller cities, unlike Lisbon and Porto. In fact, it's more and more becoming a popular destination for expats. Aside from this fact, Braga is known for its lively nightlife, rich history, and home to the oldest cathedrals in Portugal. Some of the pros of living in Braga include; great healthcare, less tourist, and affordability.
Funchal (Madeira)
Funchal isn't a destination that expats would think of. But, this city is becoming increasingly popular, especially with remote workers who have chosen island life as their choice of destination. As the island's biggest city, Funchal is an up-and-coming city that offers a beautiful setting with warm weather all year around. Again, this island is not overrun with tourists, and it suffered less in the coronavirus pandemic. Some of the pros of living in this city include; beautiful environment, family-friendly, and more.
Ponta Delgada (the Azores)
From one Portuguese island to another, the Azores seem to be one of the best places to live in the world. The island's beauty makes this city one of the best places to live in Portugal. Like Funchal, the Azores is not too touristy, but it's more expensive in terms of the cost of living and sustainable tourism initiatives. Some of the pros of living in this city include; good air quality and beautiful surroundings.
Tradition and Cultures in Portugal
Undoubtedly, Portugal is a predominantly Roman Catholic country with a close-knit family ethic and religious background. The country is rich in culture, resulting from many influences, including Celtic, Visigoth, Moorish, and Germanic. In recent decades, Portugal has also undergone a renaissance in the arts, and the cities have all been designated as the European capitals of culture.
Meanwhile, the Portuguese have a deep-seated appreciation of arts. And this is why cities like Lisbon, Braga, Porto, and the university town of Coimbra feature many museums. This means, if you're looking for a trendy art gallery, look no further because Arte AFK, located in the north of Lisbon, is the best.
However, when it comes to music, Fado and folk music with dancing are Portugal's most important forms of musical expression. In fact, we can tell you that Fado is on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List. Besides, Lisbon's style is more popular in Western Europe and other countries.
Festivals and Holidays in Portugal
In towns and villages, year-round cultural activities is a popular thing in the country, and it often revolves around food. Meanwhile, there are festivals of oil, garlic, bread, cheese, wine, and many others, to mention a few. Also, carnivals are widely celebrated, not just on Fat Tuesday before the Roman Catholic but for several days. In June, festivals dedicated to Saints Anthony and Peter take place.
Additionally, Saint Martin's Day is celebrated on November 11, part of three days called Saint Martin's summer, usually a period with lovely weather. However, Christmas, Natal, is a family affair that's celebrated with traditional Portuguese food.
Of course, everyone is certainly different as the Portuguese like to talk. Well, as an expat, this could be an opportunity to make new friends. As one of the oldest nations in Europe, there is more to explore in this country. In summary, read this guide carefully to get a glimpse of what living in Portugal entails.
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Q: Combinig two generic List I want to union two generic list and want to produce new list , I am providing my code in a simple format.
public class Example{
    public static <E> List<E> union(List<? extends E> a,List<? extends E> b){
        List<Object> es= new ArrayList<Object>();
        for( E e:a){
            es.add(e);
        }
        for( E e:b){
            es.add(e);
        }
        return (List<E>) es;
    }

    public static void main(String[] args) {
        List<Long> a=new ArrayList<Long>();
        a.add(1L);

        List<Integer> b=new ArrayList<Integer>();
        b.add(2);

        List<Number> list3=union(a, b);//Compilation Error due to mismatch of return type

        List<String> a1=new ArrayList<String>();
        a1.add("H");
        List<String> a2=new ArrayList<String>();
        a1.add("=E");

        List<String> a3=union(a1, a2);//no compilation error
    }
}

My requirements is I should able to combine two integer and long list to produce a number list and I should able to combine other type as well.
The problem is here is about the return type when I am trying combine the integer and long list. What changes should i need to make to make my code work.

A: Why don't you use addAll ?
   public static <E> List<E> union(List<? extends E> a,List<? extends E> b){
        List<E> es= new ArrayList<E>();
        es.addAll(a);
        es.addAll(b);
        return es;
    }

And use it like this
List<? extends Number> list = union(a, b);

A: change your List<Number> list3=union(a, b); to List<? extends Number> list3=union(a, b); and that should work
and if i can suggest something, create your list as generic List<E> es= new ArrayList<E>();, so you don't have to cast it before return

A: The case is that compiler can not find valid type to be resolved, but you can help him
List<Number> union = Example.<Number>union(intList, longList);

If you do not want to do this just do
List<? extends Number> union = Example.union(intList, longList);

A: I see two ways:
1)
List<Number> list3 = Example.<Number>union(a, b);

2)
List<? extends Number> list3 = union(a, b); //You can't add more objects to this list

A: public static List<Number> union(List<? extends Number> a, List<? extends Number> b) {

    List<Number> es = new ArrayList<Number>();
    for (Number e : a) {
        es.add(e);
    }
    for (Number e : b) {
        es.add(e);
    }
    return es;
}

A: Try this:
public static <E> List<? extends E> union(List<? extends E> a, List<? extends E> b) {
    HashSet<E> set = new HashSet<E>();
    set.addAll(a);
    set.addAll(b);
    return new ArrayList<E>(set);
}

This in a Union it needs to hold the common elements of both list occurring one and the uncommon elements too. HashSet holds the unique elements.
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    List<Integer> l1 = new ArrayList<Integer>();
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    List<Long> l2 = new ArrayList<Long>();
    l2.add(Long.valueOf(1));

    List<? extends Number> l3 = union(l1,l2);
    System.out.println(l3);
}

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Last week, we learned a little more about the very human flaws of Amazon's Alexa virtual assistant. One couple in Portland, OR, discovered that their Amazon Echoes were accidentally recording their private conversations and sending them to a friend from their contacts list. The situation worked itself out harmlessly enough, but as we pointed out, it really reinforced that we don't know as much as we think we do about the always-listening virtual assistants that we've invited into our homes.
But as it turns out, there is a way to check if your smart speaker is recording more than it should be. Both Amazon Alexa and Google Home have an activity log that can show you exactly what they've been listening to, so you can go through and see if there's something on that activity log that there shouldn't be.
Both the Echo and the Google Home record every interaction they have with people. Since the Amazon Echos in that strange Portland incident were mishearing other words as "Alexa," a record of those incidents and the voice recordings will show up in the Alexa history.
Each of the items that appears is a different time that Alexa has been triggered. If Alexa recognized what was being said to her, the text of what you said will show up. If she doesn't understand what was said, it was likely a false triggering (Alexa misheard something else you said as "Alexa"). However, Amazon still stores the audio recordings of those false triggers, unless you use the app to delete that recording.
I was surprised to find that even for my Alexa, which is in a low-traffic area of the house, there were five or six false triggers per day. Although Alexa hasn't been sending any of my conversations to other people, it's still unnerving to see that Amazon is recording snippets of my everyday life, and I had no idea.
You can do the same thing for your Google Home, and the process is very similar. You can use the Google Assistant app for iOS or Android, or just go to myactivity.google.com using a web browser. What you see there is a complete summary of all your Google account activity; to get the Assistant-only stuff, click on the Assistant bubble just under the search bar at the top. Just like Alexa, you'll see a summary of all the commands you've give to your Google Home, or to the Google Assistant on your phone.
Despite the fact that have I have two Google Homes and just one Alexa, and the Google Homes live in the living room and kitchen where people are talking far more often, Google Home triggered less often. I had fewer false positives, and when there is a false positive (which shows up as "unknown voice command"), Google doesn't appear to record the interaction, which is one less bit of your life stored on Google's servers.


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package Bio::EnsEMBL::G2P::GenomicFeatureStatistic;

use Bio::EnsEMBL::Storable;
use Bio::EnsEMBL::Utils::Argument qw(rearrange);

our @ISA = ('Bio::EnsEMBL::Storable');

sub new {
  my $caller = shift;
  my $class = ref($caller) || $caller;
  my ($genomic_feature_statistic_id, $genomic_feature_id, $panel_attrib, $attribs, $adaptor) =
    rearrange(['genomic_feature_statistic_id', 'genomic_feature_id', 'panel_attrib', 'attribs', 'adaptor'], @_);

  my $self = bless {
    'dbID' => $genomic_feature_statistic_id,
    'adaptor' => $adaptor,
    'genomic_feature_id' => $genomic_feature_id,
    'panel_attrib' => $panel_attrib,
    'attribs' => $attribs,
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}

sub dbID {
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}

sub genomic_feature_id {
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}

sub panel_attrib {
  my $self = shift;
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  return $self->{panel_attrib};
}

sub get_all_attributes {
  my $self = shift;

  if(!defined($self->{attribs})) {
    $self->{attribs} = $self->adaptor->_fetch_attribs_by_dbID($self->dbID);
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  return $self->{attribs};
}

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  $self->get_all_attributes;
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}

sub p_value {
  my $self = shift;
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sub dataset {
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  $self->_set_attribute('dataset', $new) if defined($new);
  return defined($self->get_all_attributes->{'dataset'}) ? $self->get_all_attributes->{'dataset'} : undef;
}

sub clustering {
  my $self = shift;
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  $self->_set_attribute('clustering', $new) if defined($new);
  return defined($self->get_all_attributes->{'clustering'}) ? $self->get_all_attributes->{'clustering'} : undef;
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The IMO Guidelines for Ships Operating in Arctic Ice ... ?· relating to the polar regions are once…
FNI Report 2/2007
The IMO Guidelines for Ships Operating in Arctic Ice-covered Waters
From Voluntary to Mandatory Tool for Navigation Safety and Environmental Protection?
ystein Jensen
This is an independent research report funded by the Fridtjof Nansen Institute and WWF Norway. The author wishes to acknowledge the Fridtjof Nansen Institute and WWF to the project Arctic Shipping Guidelines From Voluntary to Mandatory Tool for Navigation Safety and Environmental Protection?, within which part of the research this report has been carried out. The author also would like to thank Dr. juris Davor Vidas and Dr. juris Douglas Brubaker of the Fridtjof Nansen Institute and Miriam Geitz and Anne-Beth Skrede of WWF for their useful comments.
The views expressed in this report are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the individuals who contributed or the organizations for whom the report was produced.
The IMO Guidelines for Ships Operating in Arctic
Ice-covered Waters
From Voluntary to Mandatory Tool for Navigation Safety
and Environmental Protection?
ystein Jensen oyj@fni.no
FRIDTJOF NANSENS INSTITUTT
THE FRIDTJOF NANSEN INSTITUTE
Copyright The Fridtjof Nansen Institute 2007
The IMO Guidelines for Ships Operating in Arctic Ice-Covered Waters: From Voluntary to Mandatory Tool for Navigation Safety and Environmental Protection?
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This report explores whether there is a need for strengthened and binding shipping regulations for the safety of navigation and protection of the Arctic marine environment. The various maritime, geopolitical and legal issues raised by the IMO Guidelines for Ships Operating in Arctic Ice-covered Waters are analyzed and discussed.
Following an introduction of navigational and legal issues within the Arctic context, the report explores key elements and structure of the Arctic Guidelines, the roles of the governments, the IMO and classification societies in the law-making process and any shortfalls of the current arrangement. The possible relevance for the Antarctic is also discussed. The key repercussions of a binding legal regime are then presented, while a separate section is devoted to recom-mendations on the subject.
Law of the Sea, navigation, environment, Arctic
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Fridtjof Nansen Institute Postboks 326 N-1326 Lysaker, Norway.
Tel: (47) 6711 1900 Fax: (47) 6711 1910 Email: post@fni.no Internet: www.fni.no
Acronyms iii
Executive Summary v
1 Arctic as the Setting 1
1.1 Extent of Arctic Navigation and Prospective Developments 1
1.2 Possible Implications of Climate Changes for Arctic Navigation 3
1.3 Environmental Impacts 3
1.4 Risks to the Safety of Lives 3
2 Demand for Legal and Policy Framework for Safety of Arctic Shipping and Marine Environmental Protection 4
2.1 Diversity of Legal Regulations and the Role of the IMO 5
2.2 Specific Focus on Ice-covered Waters in International Law 6
2.3 Specific Focus on Ice-covered Waters in National Legislation 7
2.3.1 The USA 7
2.3.2 Russia 7
2.3.3 Canada 8
2.3.4 Norway 8
2.3.5 Denmark/Greenland 8
3 IMO Guidelines for Ships Operating in Ice-Covered Waters 8
3.1 History and Background 9
3.2 Elements and Structure of the Guidelines 10
4 In Quest of Safer Arctic Navigation 15
4.1 Substantial Shortcomings 15
4.2 Still a Two-tier Safety Regime Diversity in Requirements? 16
4.3 Legal Deficiencies of Non-binding Instruments 17
5 Bi-polar Relevance? 18
6 Binding Arctic Regulations? 19
6.1 Coastal State Regime in the Arctic 20
6.2 Control of Safety Regulations 21
6.2.1 Port State Control 21
6.2.2 Maritime Traffic Management 21
7 Conclusions and Recommendations 22
Map: The Guidelines for Ships Operating in Ice-covered Waters 12
ARCOP Arctic Operational Platform
ATCM Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting
COLREG Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea
CRC Consolidated Regulations of Canada
DE Sub-committee on Ship Design and Equipment
EEZ Exclusive Economic Zone
IACS International Association of Classification Societies
ILM International Legal Materials
IMO International Maritime Organization
MARPOL International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships
MEPC Marine Environment Protection Committee
MOU Memorandum of Understanding
MSC Marine Safety Committee
NOU Norges Offentlige Utredninger
PAME Protection of the Arctic Marine Environment (working group of the Arctic Council)
PSSA Particularly Sensitive Sea Area
RMC Ratification of Maritime Conventions
SOLAS International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea
T/S Turbine Ship
UNCLOS United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
UNTS United Nations Treaty Series
The report is structured as follows: Following an introduction of naviga-tional and legal issues within the Arctic context, the report explores key elements and structure of the Arctic Guidelines, the roles of the govern-ments, the IMO and classification societies in the lawmaking process and any shortfalls of the current arrangement. The possible relevance for the Antarctic is also discussed. The key repercussions of a binding legal regime are then presented, while a separate section is devoted to recom-mendations on the subject.
The IMO Guidelines for Ships Operating in Arctic Ice-Covered Waters were designed with regard to Arctic conditions only. They set out construction, equipment, operational and environmental provisions with special consideration for the risks of navigating in ice-covered waters. Throughout the Guidelines, the Arctic is recognized as a significant area for international shipping that requires specific attention to human factors such as training and operational procedures.
While the Guidelines do offer important guidance for those involved in Arctic navigation, several sets of questions remain.
For the first, are there any shortfalls of the current arrangement and are the Guidelines applied in practice? One substantial shortcoming is the lack of any model course for ice navigators. Also, there is no requirement as to documented navigation service in Arctic ice conditions. Further-more, the Guidelines fail to provide sufficient regulations concerning icing for instance, by referring to the environmental and vessel char-acteristics that determine the potential for such icing. Provision could have been made for alternative ice-removal equipment and how better to protect vital components on deck.
With explicit reference to the Unified Requirements for Polar Ships, adopted by the International Association of Classification Societies, the harmonization process of ice-class rules for Arctic shipping is not fully accomplished. This report cites examples to illustrate that some leeway is accorded to each member society; thus, ships navigating in the Arctic may still be certified under differing standards.
Furthermore, the Guidelines remain recommendatory only not legally binding. No follow-up procedures are provided for, and actual application is evident only through state practice and the extent to which international shipping complies. As of today, no state has implemented the regulations through binding legislation. In that respect, their effect stands untested. On the other hand, even express disclaimers cannot preclude the possibility of practical implementation of the Guidelines for instance, that they are used for the purpose of training by navigation instructors. For such reasons, the Guidelines even in their current, non-binding form, may also have certain important practical effects.
vi ystein Jensen
A further question concerning the Guidelines is whether these should be made applicable to the Antarctic as well? Although patterns and types of transportation differ between the Arctic and the Antarctic, the substantial elements of the Guidelines may have relevance also for Antarctic ship-ping. There has been a change of attitude as to whether the Guidelines in somewhat modified form should be applied also to Antarctic waters. The purely formal changes suggested by the Antarctic Treaty Consulta-tive Meeting in Cape Town prove that the Guidelines are today more acceptable to the Antarctic Treaty Parties. As long as they do not chal-lenge the delicate sovereignty balance in the Antarctic, the Guidelines may serve as an important regulatory supplement to Antarctic navigators as well.
And finally, a set of questions centres on legal and practical aspects that may arise if the current Guidelines are made mandatory. Even though the Guidelines have positive practical effects, it may still be questioned whether they are a satisfactory substitute for treaty law, i.e., whether they should be made mandatory. From a legal-technical perspective, the intro-duction of Arctic regulations could be easily achieved, with the SOLAS Convention as probably the most appropriate avenue. On the other hand, it is difficult to predict the conduct of both regional, Arctic coastal states and non-regional flag states regarding the introduction of a binding regime.
In all circumstances, binding rules for navigation safety and marine envi-ronment protection of the Arctic must take cognizance of many factors. One aspect in particular is noted at the outset: there already exists a framework for a binding legal regime for Arctic navigation. The Arctic is an ocean, and is thus under the regime of the law of the sea. Specifically relevant is national legislation with a basis in Article 234 of UNCLOS, under which both the Russian Federation and Canada have adopted strict legal regimes for navigation in their ice-covered waters. Moreover, several issues remain to be addressed by the Arctic coastal states, also in connection with national sovereignty.
Introducing a compulsory regime must also rely largely on the emerging importance of port state jurisdiction. In Arctic waters, port state control will be practical and relevant. Long-distance voyages will give Arctic port states both the incitement and the opportunity to control compliance with international regulations. In this connection, a binding regime would also depend on active monitoring and navigational advice for vessels. The development of Long Range Identification and Tracking (LRIT) is men-tioned as particularly relevant to enable coastal states to better identify and enhance compliance by ships.
In conclusion, the opinion put forward in this report is that the Guidelines in their current non-binding form provide an important, but limited, contribution to safe navigation and marine environmental protection of the Arctic. Given the likely future developments in Arctic shipping, it is of utmost importance that any shortfalls in todays arrangement be addressed in the near future, and that the feasibility of improved and mandatory regulations be considered by the IMO, under the SOLAS Convention.
1 Arctic as the Setting
With the International Polar Year commencing in March 2007, key issues relating to the polar regions are once again in focus. Particularly import-ant are questions concerning the safety of navigation and protection of the marine environment in the Arctic.
The Arctic area can be defined by various criteria, including by the Northern Polar Circle, and thus within 66.5 N. latitude. The region mea-sures approximately 30 million square kilometres, about half of which consists of ocean surface. In fact, the Arctic is actually an ocean sur-rounded by several land masses which in turn more than justifies a specific focus on marine aspects. Approximately 90 per cent of the sea is permanently ice-covered; the rest is constituted by the territories of the United States (Alaska), the Russian Federation, Norway, Denmark (Greenland), Canada, as well as many islands under the sovereignty of these countries. Shallow continental shelves occupy more than half of the submarine area, a significantly larger proportion than with other oceans.
The Arctic has a human population of about four million, including over thirty different indigenous peoples. It is also a region of vast natural resources, and an as yet clean natural environment compared with most areas of the world.1
The extreme climate is the principal factor that gives the Arctic its dis-tinctive nature: low temperatures, high geographic latitude, the special magnetic phenomena and extraordinary light conditions, all of which slow down the processes of organic decomposition and soil formation. In the Arctic waters and deserts, a very specific flora and fauna, and indeed food chains, have developed.
A frozen region once of interest only to a small number of indigenous peoples, scientists and missionaries, today the Arctic has emerged as a region of considerable economic, military and environmental importance. One significant aspect that threatens to alter the face of this region and also lead to increased human pressure, including from commercial shipping is climate change.
1.1 Extent of Arctic Navigation and Prospective
Historically, Arctic navigation was confined to supplying local communi-ties during the summer season. Many factors hampered human efforts to travel within the region and take advantage of its resources. In 1820, Arctic explorer and scientist William Scoresby wrote:
The navigation of the Polar seas, which is peculiar, requires in a particular manner, an extensive knowledge of the nature, proper-ties and usual motions of the ice, and it can only be performed to the best advantage by those who have long experience with work-ing a ship in icy conditions.2
2 ystein Jensen
Navigation in Arctic waters is unique compared to all other ship opera-tions. Due to its remoteness, navigational mistakes can be fatal, for both the operators and the environment. The biggest challenge is ice: from October to June, the Arctic Ocean remains largely ice-locked, making surface navigation impossible for all vessels, except icebreakers.
The presence of ice requires specially constructed ships and navigational skills. Ice in all its forms represents a significant obstacle to ships operat-ing anywhere in polar waters.3 Large tabular sections of ice-islands break away from ice shelves to join the moving ice-pack. Icebergs, which are much smaller, break off from glaciers in northeastern Canada and in Greenland. These navigational hazards move southw...
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If you had missed District 3310's very 1st World Polio Day in Singapore, I would like to share this private recording done by PDG Augustine (Guz) Goh, District 3410, and now a member of Rotary Club of Queenstown.
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We respect the right of professionals to pursue the learning of greatest interest to them and to undertake that learning as and when convenient.
We combine this freedom with the transparency of FITREC profiles to maintain individual accountability. That is, any learning done, or not done, is obvious to all.
We understand that the cost of undertaking courses for the sake of points reduces funds needed for more significant learning opportunities and further qualifications. There is also the fact that a great many learning opportunities, both in Australia and overseas have no interest in paying a third party for assessment and approval. Why ignore these learning opportunities?
A qualified fitness professional can be FITREC recognised and have their FITREC profile and rating reflect their background from day one. By contrast, becoming a 'Level 3' with Fitness Australia, for example, is only available to a degree qualified professional (regardless of experience) after they've paid for 6 years of registration fees. It gets worse for Cert IV qualified professionals, they need to pay for 10 years of registration PLUS CEC fees to rate Level 3 .
FITREC ratings that reflect individual accomplishments.
This is the first true and balanced benchmark for industry professionals that has ever been developed. The FITREC rating takes into account education, experience and references, giving each a score out of 100, providing a total out of 300. Scores for education and references depreciate over time. A maximum score for experience can only be achieved after 12 years in the industry.
In our connected world, there are very few purchases made without some attention given to reviews. Similarly, recruiting managers and clients will take into account professional references from credible sources. Recognising our need for social proof, FITREC profiles give professionals the ability to include references from clients and industry peers.
Everyone respects industry experience. Some of the greatest professional development happens in the workplace. Understandably, recruiting employers look favourably upon candidates with considerable work experience, especially if that experience is with an employer that is renowned for high-level in-house training.
Most courses are acknowledged as LEVEL A or B by FITREC for the purpose of increasing your FITREC rating. Irrespective, professionals can include details of any professional development undertaken and attach a certificate. In this way, we ensure professionals are better able to represent themselves. It would be impossible for any representative body to be aware of every available learning opportunities.
It can be easy to lose track of completed certificates. To ensure you have all you need, when you need it, you can include a soft copy of every certificate on your FITREC profile. This includes certificates for qualifications, first aid/CPR and Certificate of Currency for insurance. And if you work for more than one employer, simply update your FITREC profile with the new documents and they're immediately available to all.
Fitness professionals often engage in activities outside of work that help shape their career focus. For example, they might take part in bodybuilding competitions, distance running events, obstacle racing, cycling events, etc. Or they might have received awards for work. None of which could be listed as 'Education' or 'Experience' but still provide a significant insight into the professional. FITREC profiles have a specific section for including these achievements along with the ability to add certificates or photos.
Registration fees can be a big hit for professionals, especially when starting out. To make things easier, we provide the option to pay for industry recognition in monthly instalments of $10. This also removes the concern about whether registration is still current – unless cancelled, it's current.
FITREC is run by the same group that manage HealthyPeople recruitment, which boasts a community of more than 79,000 professionals and more than a thousand employers. For 11+ years, we've built a reputation for providing high levels of customer care and responding to all queries in a timely and efficient fashion. We've ensured this same level of service is provided to all FITREC professionals.
Most professionals find themselves in the job market at some stage in their career. The ability to link directly from an employment service to your industry profile makes so much sense, for both employers and professionals.
Not only does being recognised demonstrate greater professionalism, FITREC profiles ensure your best foot is forward, more than a CV ever could. For employers, it's everything they need in one place (that displays well on any device).
FITREC Student recognition provides a platform to begin building your professional presence. Student recognition is 60% cheaper than our standard rate, and all student profiles are clearly identified.
In place of fees, kickbacks or affiliate marketing, we have asked many providers to contribute something for our members in return for promotion of services. As a result, in less than two years we've given out countless free books, free and discounted learning opportunities plus SIX FREE PASSES to FILEX (while I have paid for entry). We also provide free promotion to employers for any FITREC professional looking for work.
Transparency is at the heart of self-regulation.
FITREC requires no assumptions about whether a professional is registered and whether they have undertaken ongoing learning. If they have an active profile, they're recognised. And on that profile is all the information an employer or client needs to know about that professional's experience, certifications, references and related achievements.
By using technology to best advantage, FITREC has been able to provide industry professionals with more support and accountability than has previously been available. Our structure gives us the ability to respond quickly and efficiently to individual needs and as a young player in an established market, we're taking no chances on building the best possible reputation.
Comments, questions and feedback are welcome. You can add them to this blog or contact us directly.
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Sounds great. I'm an Aqua instructor and I also have a Tai Chi qualification.
My Tai chi qualification is currently recognised by FA and is due for renewal .
I have also accumulated 17 cec's of the 20 required by FA expiring in August 2019.
Can I bring these CEC's to FitRec ?
I have been in the industry since 2012 and currently work as an Aqua instructor in 7 clubs.
How much is registration? And how long is it valid?
Great to hear from you, Trish. Congratulations on more than five years in the industry! We certainly recognise your qualifications and look forward to displaying all your learning but we don't require the CECs. These points are a part of the FA business model only. Registration is currently $120 for the year or $10/month on direct debit. If there is anything we can do to help get you started, please let me know. Regards, D.
Thank you for getting in touch Maureen, it would be a pleasure to be of service. Especially for someone with your depth of experience! If you'd like to send some contact details to me, dennis@fitrec.org, either myself, Chenille or Luis will be in touch shortly. Regarding your insurance, we have a couple of providers we work with (https://fitrec.org/Page/insurance-for-personal-trainers), but you're also welcome to stick with Guild. Regards, D.


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UPDATE: TPD officer injured after crash involving patrol car
A TPD car was involved in a crash at the intersection of Thomasville and Timberlane roads on Friday, December 13, 2019.(WCTV)
Published: Dec. 13, 2019 at 10:53 AM EST
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) — A Tallahassee Police Department officer suffered minor injuries after their patrol car was involved in a crash at the intersection of Thomasville and Timberlane roads.
Police say the crash happened at about 10:22 am.
The police officer was one of two people hurt. Both of the injured were taken to a local hospital.
TPD says the officer sustained minor injuries and the other person is being evaluated.
The investigation is ongoing and TPD is asking anyone who may have witnessed the crash, but did not speak with an officer on scene or anyone with information about the accident to please call (850) 891-4200 and ask to speak with the Traffic Homicide Unit.
They may also remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at (850) 574-TIPS.


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