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Tuesday June 7, 2016 — California Primary Election
United States SenateCandidate for Senator
Duf Sundheim
Small Businessman/Mediator
584,251 votes (7.8%)Check
Create better paying jobs and reduce the rising costs of housing and food
End the High Speed Rail and use those funds to help solve our water crisis
End Common Core, return control of our education system to local elected officials, make college more affordable
Profession:small business owner, mediator
Principal, GPS Mediation, APC (2001–current)
Co-Founder, CEO and Board Member, CRAFT (2007–2010)
President, Doty, Sundheim & Gilmore (1986–2003)
Board Member, California Bipartisan Commission on Internet Political Practices — Appointed position (2000–2003)
Board Member, California Master Plan for Education, Emerging Modes of Delivery, Certification, and Planning Working Group — Appointed position (2000–2002)
General Counsel, Themed Entertainment Association (1991–2001)
Delegate, U.S.-Soviet Conference on the Law and Trade — Appointed position (1990–1990)
Delegate, U.S.-China Joint Session on Trade, Investment and Economic Law — Appointed position (1987–1987)
Northwestern University — J.D., Law with the aid of an Exceptional Student Fellowship (1980)
Stanford University — B.A. , economics with Honors and Distinction (1975)
Senior Advisor, Franklin-McKinley School District, Sylvandale Junior High Health Career Academy (2011–2015)
Co-Founder, Board Member, LINC, focused on education issues in the Latino community (2009–2015)
Senior Advisor, Yes on B, successful San Jose pension reform initiative (2011–2012)
Board Member, California Dream Team, largest donor to successful California redistricting initiative (2007–2010)
Chairman, California Republican Party (2003–2007)
Who Duf Sundheim Is
Duf Sundheim's aspiration is to help others achieve theirs. Although he has never held elected office, working with his mentor, former Secretary of State George Shultz, Duf Sundheim has played a key role in enacting several historic reforms many had thought could never be achieved.
Duf is a federal court approved mediator and spends much of his time working on education reform and providing mediation services in underserved communities.
He and his wife of 32 years, Cheryl, are the proud parents of two adult children.
Sundheim graduated with Honors and Distinction in Economics from Stanford University in 1975. His Honors Thesis was on campaign finance reform. Sundheim also earned two varsity letters on the Stanford football team. While at Stanford Sundheim ran "Volunteers for Youth," a program that matched Stanford athletes with children with self-esteem issues. The program was so successful that upon graduation Sundheim and Chris Avery took the program national, eventually having programs at 54 campuses across the country.
Sundheim earned his Juris Doctorate from Northwestern University in 1980 with the aid of an Exceptional Student Fellowship. While at Northwestern, Sundheim interned for a federal judge and the Better Government Association.
Upon graduation from Northwestern, Sundheim joined the Silicon Valley law firm of Ware, Fletcher and Freidenrich. In 1986 Sundheim and former Stanford classmate Stan Doty formed Doty & Sundheim. Sundheim served as President of the firm until 2001.
During this period, Sundheim served as a delegate on the U.S.-China Joint Session on Trade, Investment, and Economic Law in 1987 and the U.S.-Soviet Conference on the Law and Trade in 1990. He was President of the Palo Alto Area Bar Association, worked as an NFL Contract Advisor and General Counsel to the Themed Entertainment Association. For his work in the underserved community of East Palo Alto, Sundheim received the California State Bar Pro Bono Award.
Since 2001 Sundheim has been a Principal at GPS Mediation, APC. During this period he has been involved with many education reform efforts including co-founding LINC with Elias Chamorro and served as a Senior Advisor to the Superintendent of the Franklin McKinley School District in San Jose. Their they developed a program that led to the doubling of the students on the Honor Roll.
Sundheim had been active in the Northern California Lincoln Club since 1990, chairing it from 2001-2003. But starting in 2000, Sundheim began to get more actively involved in California Republican politics. He served on the Committee to Reform and Restructure the Republican Party in 2001, along with several bipartisan committees and boards. In 2003, Sundheim ran for and was elected Chairman of the California Republican Party.
Successful Political Reformer
Sundheim shattered numerous records as Chairman of the California Republican Party. Having never previously even been a delegate to the CRP, Sundheim ran as a reformer promising to shake things up. Sundheim defeated the CAGOP Vice Chairman for the Chairmanship in 2003, the first time in 38 elections the Vice Chairman did not ascend to the Chairmanship.
In 2003, Sundheim played a key role in the only successful recall of a sitting governor in the history of California in 2003. The very next year he ran a voter registration for which he received the RNC's "Best Voter Registration Program in the United States," and was appointed Chairman of the RNC's National Voter Registration Task Force.
In 2006 under his leadership, the GOP set modern day records for the percentage of African Americans, Latinos, women and Asians voting for Republicans. He served on the RNC Executive Committee from 2006-2007. During his tenure as Chairman, Sundheim raised over $100 million (an all-time record).
Sundheim then took on two of the most powerful political forces in California — and won. Prior to 2008, Nancy Pelosi and other political bosses drew legislative districts to ensure their reelection. Duf played a key role in passing an initiative that transferred that power to a citizen's commission.
In 2012 Sundheim was a Senior Advisor to San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed and passed a pension reform initiative which saved San Jose taxpayers $1 billion.
U.S. Senate Candidate
In September 2015, Duf announced that he would run for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Senator Barbara Boxer. Since announcing his campaign, Sundheim has traveled over 37,000 miles, holding over 360 events across California.
He has received many high-profile endorsements; including Secretary of State George Shultz, John Chambers, Charles Schwab, Governor Pete Wilson, Fresno Mayor Ashley Swearengin – and the endorsement of every Republican legislative leader; including Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy, State Senator Jean Fuller and Assemblyman Chad Mays.
Sundheim likes to take on the "unimaginable" and make it a political reality. While he has repeatedly taken on powerful incumbents and interests and prevailed, he rejects the extremism on both sides of the aisle and instead focuses on reforms that have broad appeal, and hence are more likely to last.
Sundheim's goal is to bring that common sense, effective approach to Washington to:
•Create better paying jobs
•Get housing and education costs under control
•Solve our water crisis
•Reform our education system
•Keep us safe
Sundheim particularly emphasizes the plight of working-class. He writes a column for the Spanish-language newspaper, "La Opinion," every two weeks, largely on economic and education issues.
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Featured Endorsements
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Elected Officials (25)
Congressman Devin Nunez, House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence
Republican Assembly Leader Chad Mayes
Jan Scully, Retired District Attorney, Sacramento County
State Assemblyman Marc Steinorth
San Jose City Councilman Johnny Khamis
San Pablo Mayor Rich Kinney
Hercules Mayor Dan Romero
Fontana Mayor Acquanetta Warren
State Assemblyman Scott Wilk
State Assemblyman Don Wagner
State Assemblyman Jay Obernolte
State Assemblyman Devon Mathis
State Assemblyman Rocky Chavez
State Assemblyman Katcho Achadjian
State Senator Jim Nielsen
Senate Leader Jean Fuller
State Senator Anthony Cannella
State Senator Pate Bates
Republican State Senate Leader Jean Fuller
Congresswoman Mimi Walters
Congressman Ed Royce, Chairman House Foreign Affairs Committee
Congressman Darrell Issa
Congressman Col. Paul Cook (Ret.)
Fresno Mayor Ashley Swearengin
Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy
Individuals (12)
Steve Cooley, Retired District Attorney, Los Angeles County
McGregor Scott, Former US Attorney
Sam Blakeslee, former State Senator
Michael Boskin, Former Chairman, President's Council of Economic Advisors
Bill Jones, former Secretary of State
John Chambers, Executive Chairman, Cisco Systems
General William Lyon
Bob Naylor, former Republican Assembly Leader, former GOP Chair
Charles Munger, Jr.
Ronn Owens, KGO radio
Questions from The League of Women Voters of California Education Fund and California Counts, a public media collaboration. (6)
Do you support the use of a federal carbon tax on the amount of carbon dioxide emitted by the use of fossil fuels (such as coal, oil and natural gas) as a means to both slow climate change and to reduce the deficit? Why or why not?
Answer from Duf Sundheim:
My mentor, Secretary Shultz, is a proponent of a revenue neutral carbon fee. I have not taken a position on this specific issue. While I understand the benefits of discouraging the use of such fuels, I am concerned such measure would increase the cost of energy to American businesses and make them less competitive internationally. And even if that concern were addressed, such measure would have to be revenue neutral (the proceeds would need to be distributed to the American people, not used to reduce the deficit).
However, I do support the elimination of carbon subsidies such as the oil depletion allowance.
Climate change is real and humans are contributing to it. There is a balance that needs to be struck between encouraging innovation and regulating conduct. I believe we focus way to much on regulation and not nearly enough on encouraging innovation. In traveling the state, I have seen first hand regulation tends to have a negative economic impact on America's middle and lower classes.
In so many areas of our economy we have seen innovations such as Uber that have both lowered costs AND increased the quality of service. In this area, I believe we have to focus on innovations that BOTH reduce pollution AND increase productivity. Funding research is one avenue I will work to actively support.
What is your stand on gun control laws at the federal level? Please explain the reasoning behind your position.
First, I am a strong supporter of the Constitution, the Bill of Rights and the Second Amendment. Second, the primary role of government is to keep the people safe. Third, I am open to federal involvement only if state or local control is not effective. Consequently, I would oppose any new, federal legislation unless the sponsor was able to show there was a significant, national threat to public safety and state or local legislation would not be effective to address the threat. In California, we have the second stiffest laws on the books. Our problem is the Attorney General's failure to enforce the existing laws designed to keep guns out of the hands of criminals and those who are unstable. Finally, I had a brother with a mental disability. My sister was a special education teacher. My wife Cheryl works with women in recovery. Many times the underlying cause of gun violence and gun-related tragedies is mental health. When I am in the United States, mental health issues will be a top priority.
Is the Trans Pacific Partnership Trade Agreement good for California? Would you vote to support it? Please explain why or why not.
I support free trade and in general support the Trans-Pacific Partnership and the Trade Promotion Authority. However, I do have reservations about TPP in its current form. More than 40% of California's exports go to TPP countries, potentially making TPP a massive economic benefit to Californian workers, but I also want to make sure it doesn't become a corporate give-away.
I believe free trade is both an avenue for economic growth and as an important diplomatic tool. Moreover, we have witnessed time and again that as nations become wealthier, they have paid more attention to their local environment. Trade is a crucial avenue to increase the wealth of the world, thereby benefiting the global environment.
Trade along with specialization and competitive advantage are the three cornerstones of economic development and economic progress. They have improved not only the quality of life, but also the standard of living.
In addition, history has shown if you are not at the table, other countries will still reach agreements. Consequently, it is much better if we are at the table to ensure our interests are represented. That said, when finalized and implemented, we ought to rigorously enforce trade agreements fully.
At the federal level, should recreational marijuana be legalized? Why or why not?
Simply, no. Marijuana can be very destructive. I would not entertain federal legalization of marijuana. Moreover, the United States is a member of a series of anti-drug international treaties, which prohibit the legalization of such substances. We would have to sever important international relations in order to legalize marijuana, which is a poor trade-off for any preceived benefits legalization might have.
The Federal Government plays a part in California water allocation and use through a variety of laws. What, if any, legislation would you support in an effort to handle water shortages caused by the current and any future drought?
I will stop all federal funds going to the High Speed Rail and work with state and local officials to allocate those funds in three key areas:
* Increased above and below ground storage
* Increased recycling plants
* Strategic use of small scale desalinization plants
In addition, I will work to ensure federal policy promotes making water markets function. Such markets increase conservation by encouraging the more efficiient use of this valuable resource. This is not only requires connecting willing sellers and buyers but also
* Reducing transaction costs by developing a public water market platform
* Clearly defining water rights as enforceable and transferable, and
* streamlining the trading regulatory review process.
These are the specific steps I will work to enact. However, water is an emotional as much as it is a legislative issue. I will work tirelessly with all the stakeholders to ensure their voice is heard and they feel part of the solution. And we must find a solution to an issue that is so central to the future of California.
Should immigration laws be changed? What changes would you support? Please explain why.
It is no secret that our immigration system is broken. We are one of the only developed nations worldwide to prioritize familiar immigration over economic immigration. The world's best and brightest and hardest working want to come to America and we ought to encouraging that and ought to have a system in place that makes it straightforward and fair.
For those who are here illegally, I do support a pathway to legal status. There are too many people in too many countries who have been waiting 10-20 years to enter this country legally to do otherwise. But it is also unrealistic and would require a massive growth in government to deport all of these individuals. I also, emphatically, support a secure border. The two must happen together.
I believe there is a fair and efficient way to create a pathway to legal status. There must be a probationary period, which would require pay back taxes, fines, and passing a criminal background check and English proficiency test. During that probationary period, they must remain employed, not acquire a criminal record, and not be delinquent with their taxes. Only after this can they apply for legal status.
But just because we have a broken immigration system doesn't mean state and local governments can ignore current law. Sanctuary cities should be punished. State and local law enforcement must work with federal immigration officials. Otherwise, more tragedies like Kathryn Steinle's murder will occur.
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The Second Age of Reason
We are on the cusp of the Second Age of Reason, one of the most exciting times in the history of man.
Before the first Age of Reason: the word was flat, and Kings and Queens ruled the world. Then came the First Age of Reason, ushered in by the Gutenberg Bible. We learned the world was round. There was an explosion of philosophical thought. And the American Revolution taught us that we did not need the Kings and Queens, that we could govern ourselves.
We are now on the cusp of the Second Age of Reason. Technology, especially the smart phone, has totally transformed what we know and our ability to communicate with our 7 billion fellow human beings. This has had a profound impact on the way we live, work, learn and play.
Yet, it has had almost no impact on government. In fact, as the world is moving faster and faster, it is more and more difficult for government to keep up. This is one of the main frustrations people feel not only at the national level, but at the local level, where it can often take longer to get a building permit than it took us to beat the Germans!
Because of (1) the dispersement of knowledge, (2) our ability to communicate quickly and (3) our ability to track performance and hence keep others accountable, there is no longer the need to centralize nearly as much power in Washington as before.
Hence, my goal is to make Washington as relevant in the everyday life of the American people as Prince Charles is to the people of England.
As former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates pointed out, the American Revolution was one of the few successful revolutions in the history of civilization. Hence, since revolutions seldom succeed, I support an orderly transition to a decentralized system as opposed to a revolution. However, as is evidenced by the mood of the people and the inflammatory rhetoric of some candidates, this transformation must begin immediately. We should encourage the states to take on more responsibility and using big data, learn from those experiments what works and what does not and make the necessary and continuous adjustments.
The second major concept in this area follows the first: since there is so much knowledge and communication among up to 7 billion data points, it is no longer possible for one individual or group to have more knowledge than the people as a whole. Hence, to truly represent the people of California, we are looking at ways to "crowd source" our campaign. I will also attempt to do so as a member of the U.S. Senate. And wherever feasible I will look to find ways to transfer power from all elected officials and bureaucrats to the people through crowd sourcing and concepts yet to be developed.
The Role of Emotions
The more facts we learn, the more we think we are behaving based upon this growing set of facts. We thus are under the illusion we are becoming more and more rational. But the more we study how we behave, the more we should realize we are not governed by our rational thoughts but by our emotions. And this growing disparity between what we think we know and how we actually behave is one of the biggest threats we face today.
It causes us to think we know more than we do (both in absolute terms and relative to others)
It causes us to overestimate our abilities and
It causes us to underestimate risk (for example, the risk of war)
For the good of mankind and the safety of the world, we need to get our arms around this concept quickly.
One Possible Way to Shift from Gridlock to Problem Solving
I once had a mediation where the estranged parents (Mary and Mark, not their real names) were complaining the other was failing to meet their obligations to their child. They would not communicate these feelings directly, but would tell the child, "You tell your mother that if she continues to be such a jerk . . ." etc.
So at the mediation where only Mary and Mark were present, I just let them verbally punch themselves out. After 45 minutes I told Mary: "Mary, clearly there are many issues you have with Mark we are not going to be able to resolve today. But clearly your son Bill is the most important thing in your life. Is that right?" To which I got a strong "Absolutely".
I turned to Mark, "And Mark, the way you light up when you talk about Bill, is it fair to say he is the most important thing in your life?" I received a similar, strong response.
Turning to both of them I said, "So can we agree, that for the balance of our time together, we will focus on what is in Bill's best interest?" To which they both agreed. And for most of the rest of our time together, instead of complaining how the other was not meeting their obligations, Mary was volunteering to be the primary person with respect to homework and Mark was volunteering to focus on sports and other peer interactions.
That is what we need in Washington today. We are not going to resolve every dispute between Republicans and Democrats. Neither side is going to "surrender". We need to stop blaming the other and start looking at what is in the best interests of the country and what each side can contribute to make that happen!
The beauty of this approach is that you do not have to give up what you believe, in fact, it honors what each side believes. However, at the same time, it is equally critical that as we head down this path we don't forget we are just as emotional and just as flawed as the others.
Putting the American Worker First
With every economic vote I cast, I will ask one question: "How does this impact the American worker?" If it helps them, I will support it. If it does not, I will oppose it.
In America, it used to be that it was not about where you came from, but where you were headed. And whether you were 20, 30 or 50, you could achieve the dream you had for you and your family.
For too many Americans, that is no longer the case. In California alone, 49% of us live close to or below the poverty line.
Americans feel the system is rigged. Wall Street banks who made bad loans are bailed out while a single mother who takes out a loan to get an education can't get such relief. Multinationals sometimes pay next to nothing in taxes while many small businesses pay 35%. Poor border enforcement and trade agreements that encourage the exportation of jobs contribute to more people competing for fewer jobs.
There are four things we can do to dramatically improve the economic lives of the working men and women of this country.
Water. The best way to improve the lives of working people is to identify those issues which, if addressed, would have a positive impact throughout the economy. In California, the number one issue is water. People cannot build homes or grow crops because of a lack of water. With water we could build more homes in lower density areas which would create high paying construction jobs. More water also would enable us to grow more crops, which would create jobs in our most depressed areas. The benefits would not only be on the jobs side - a greater supply of homes would bring housing prices down and more food would lower its cost.
Consequently, I would stop all federal High Speed Rail dollars and use those funds to help solve our water crisis.
Resurrect Small Business. It is disgusting the fastest growing path to the middle class today is a government job. We can change that. The number one creator of private sector jobs is small business. We have a three point plan to make American small business the envy of the world and the engine of job growth:
* Resurrect the community bank system to provide small business with access to capital.
* Get rid of the tax breaks and gimmicks that have nothing to do with improving the economy - and everything to do with taking care of the well-connected. Then lower the marginal tax rates for individuals and businesses.
The value of the reduction in the marginal tax rates to individuals is obvious.
In terms of businesses, it will enable small businesses that are not able to take advantage of such gimmicks to compete on a more equal footing. It also will enable the trillions of dollars that are being parked overseas to come home to develop our economy instead of the economies of other nations.
* Dramatically reduce government regulations and put limitations on the scope of discretion bureaucrats have.
Control Our Borders. I strongly support legal immigration. However, to protect our workers we need to take control of our borders to prevent people from entering the country illegally. There is a role for 5th Century B.C. technology (a wall) to help us achieve this goal. However, we should have a triad approach:
* A wall where cost effective
* Sensors, drones, big data in less populated areas
* Border officials with the manpower and tools they need to do the job.
Better Trade Deals. Historically trade deals have focused on opening up markets to American goods and reducing the cost of goods imported into our country. However, the American worker has not been well represented in this process. Our trade deals need to do a much better job of taking the needs of the American worker into effect. When I am in the U.S. Senate, I will ensure this is the case.
The bottom line: When I cast my vote on economic issues, I will be focused on one issue: "How does this law impact the American worker?" If it either helps raise their pay or lower their costs, I will support it. If it does not, I will oppose it.
How to Keep America Safe
The number one priority of our federal government is to keep America safe. An effective foreign policy has four components: 1) Accurate Intelligence, 2) Thoughtful Diplomacy, 3) Innovative Technology , and 4) a Strong Military.
The number one priority of our federal government is to keep America safe. That requires bold, balanced, and smart leadership. With geopolitical threats from Russia, North Korea, and Iran and terrorist threats from radical Islam, it is essential our nation has both a strong defense and maintain a robust offensive capacity.
As a U.S. Senator, I will work to empower the four core pillars of an effective national security policy: 1) Accurate Intelligence, 2) Thoughtful Diplomacy, 3) Innovative Technology , and 4) a Strong Military.
Intelligence is one of the most important national security components. If we don't know where our enemies lie and what their plans are, it is impossible to prevent, deter, and combat them. Accurate intelligence can prevent wars and if you are in a war, accurate intelligence is the difference between winning and losing.
Current law makes intelligence gathering cumbersome and despite efforts to better coordinate intelligence across agencies, there is much more to be done. We need to empower our intelligence agencies, not politicize them. We need to better coordinate our intelligence with our allies across the world, especially in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. And we must aggressively prosecute anyone who undermines our intelligence gathering and networks.
Diplomacy is essential to an effective foreign policy. From the Truman Doctrine to the fall of the Soviet Union, leaders such as George Marshall and George Shultz helped the United States build long-lasting relationships abroad that played an invaluable role in keeping us safe.
We need to stop thinking of the State Department as a separate foreign policy entity from our intelligence agencies and our military and better integrate its diplomatic efforts into a grand national security agenda.
In Europe, NATO should be transformed to also focus on the threat ISIS poses to its members. In the Middle East, we ought to be building a coalition to combat a nuclear Iran and ISIS. In Asia, we should work with the Japanese, and the South Koreans and pressure the Chinese to prevent North Korea from attempting anything reckless.
Moreover, we ought to be using the economic might of the United States as a diplomatic carrot and the military as the stick. As Theodore Roosevelt was apt to say, "Speak softly and carry a big stick."
Technology can be the difference between success or failure in national security. From muskets to sailing ships to computers, the entity that has mastered the latest technology usually has been the masters of their fate. As the home of Silicon Valley, America should have a huge technological advantage, yet state actors like the Chinese and North Koreans have consistently hacked our government and terrorist organizations like ISIS have mastered the use of social media to recruit and propagandize.
First, we need leaders who understand technology. Second, we need to streamline the ability of our national security network to utilize the most innovative technology. And third, technology must be thought of as a defensive and offensive priority. As much as we should try to plug every hole in our technology network, we will never be able to do so. People who try to undermine our network need to understand the price they will pay if they try.
Our military is the envy of the world thanks to the courageous men and women who serve in uniform. It is our most valuable national security treasure. But it is only effective in both preventing conflict and winning conflicts when it is undeniably the strongest military in the world.
First, we must make investment in modernizing our military a key priority. Second, we should prepare for the wars that haven't been fought, not the ones we have. Third, we should incorporate our military into our diplomatic missions. These men and women are on the front lines and can be our most visible and effective diplomats. Fourth, we should leverage our military with strong alliances worldwide so that America isn't alone fighting other people's wars. Fifth, we should never take military action off the table; it may not be the first option, but it must remain one. Sixth, when we decide to engage our military, we must be prepared to do what it takes to win. Leaving a combat zone with the mission unfulfilled creates new and more dangerous problems. And finally, we must work to ensure our veterans are cared for. The current situation is shameful.
Protecting the American people is not only the most important priority; it also is one of the most difficult. It takes persistence and clarity of vision. In the Senate, I will have no higher responsibility than to do everything I can to keep the American people safe.
Imagining a New Age of Reason
Technology, has had a profound impact on the way we live, work, learn and play. It has had no impact on government. My goal is to make Washington as relevant in the everyday life of the American people as Prince Charles is to the people of England.
We are now on the cusp of the Second Age of Reason. Technology has totally transformed what we know. It has also transformed our ability to communicate what we now know with our 7 billion fellow human beings. It has had a profound impact on the way we live, work, learn and play.
It has had almost no impact on government.
In fact, as the world is moving faster and faster, it is more and more difficult for government to keep up. This is one of the main frustrations people feel not only at the national level, but at the local level, where it can often take longer to get a building permit than it took us to beat the Germans!
The second major concept in this area follows the first: since there is so much knowledge and communication among up to 7 billion data points, it is no longer possible for one individual or group to have more knowledge than the people as a whole. Hence, to truly represent the people of California, we are looking at ways to "crowd source" our campaign. I will also attempt to do so as a member of the U.S. Senate. And wherever feasible I will look to find ways to transfer power from elected officials and bureaucrats to the people through crowd sourcing and concepts yet to be developed.
Website: sundheimforsenate.com
Email - duf@sundheimforsenate.com
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Q: Trying to debug error: *** Assertion failure in -[UITableView _createPreparedCellForGlobalRow:withIndexPath:] I have a simple UITableviewController that used to work fine and now something has broken it..
It presents a simple form that allows me to add a simple 3-field record to a core-data managed object.
When I add a record, it should return to the table and display the contents.  I can see that it is writing the record to the database but the table is empty and the error below appears.  I can keep adding records by clicking on my "Add" button but each time I save the new record and return to the table, it is empty.
The complete error I see is this..
*** Assertion failure in -[UITableView _createPreparedCellForGlobalRow:withIndexPath:], /SourceCache/UIKit_Sim/UIKit-1448.89/UITableView.m:5678
2011-10-01 22:48:11.860 Gradetrack[59617:207] Serious application error.  An exception was caught from the delegate of NSFetchedResultsController during a call to -controllerDidChangeContent:.  UITableView dataSource must return a cell from tableView:cellForRowAtIndexPath: with userInfo (null)

If I stop the simulator and restart it, I can see from my NSLog statements that it has discovered the right number of records from the database and has tried to load the table but at this point, I get this similar error and the stack trace below.
2011-10-01 23:08:50.332 Gradetrack[59795:207] >>> Enumber of courses entered thus far: 4
2011-10-01 23:08:50.334 Gradetrack[59795:207] *** Assertion failure in -[UITableView _createPreparedCellForGlobalRow:withIndexPath:], /SourceCache/UIKit_Sim/UIKit-1448.89/UITableView.m:5678
2011-10-01 23:08:50.337 Gradetrack[59795:207] *** Terminating app due to uncaught exception 'NSInternalInconsistencyException', reason: 'UITableView dataSource must return a cell from tableView:cellForRowAtIndexPath:'
*** Call stack at first throw:
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    0   CoreFoundation                      0x00fd05a9 __exceptionPreprocess + 185
    1   libobjc.A.dylib                     0x01124313 objc_exception_throw + 44
    2   CoreFoundation                      0x00f88ef8 +[NSException raise:format:arguments:] + 136
    3   Foundation                          0x000e43bb -[NSAssertionHandler handleFailureInMethod:object:file:lineNumber:description:] + 116
    4   UIKit                               0x0035ec91 -[UITableView(UITableViewInternal) _createPreparedCellForGlobalRow:withIndexPath:] + 883
    5   UIKit                               0x003544cc -[UITableView(UITableViewInternal) _createPreparedCellForGlobalRow:] + 75
    6   UIKit                               0x003698cc -[UITableView(_UITableViewPrivate) _updateVisibleCellsNow:] + 1561
    7   UIKit                               0x0036190c -[UITableView layoutSubviews] + 242
    8   QuartzCore                          0x01f70a5a -[CALayer layoutSublayers] + 181
    9   QuartzCore                          0x01f72ddc CALayerLayoutIfNeeded + 220
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    12  UIKit                               0x002eb9c9 -[UIApplication _reportAppLaunchFinished] + 39
    13  UIKit                               0x002ebe83 -[UIApplication _runWithURL:payload:launchOrientation:statusBarStyle:statusBarHidden:] + 690
    14  UIKit                               0x002f6617 -[UIApplication handleEvent:withNewEvent:] + 1533
    15  UIKit                               0x002eeabf -[UIApplication sendEvent:] + 71
    16  UIKit                               0x002f3f2e _UIApplicationHandleEvent + 7576
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    19  CoreFoundation                      0x00f11cf7 __CFRunLoopDoSource1 + 215
    20  CoreFoundation                      0x00f0ef83 __CFRunLoopRun + 979
    21  CoreFoundation                      0x00f0e840 CFRunLoopRunSpecific + 208
    22  CoreFoundation                      0x00f0e761 CFRunLoopRunInMode + 97
    23  UIKit                               0x002eb7d2 -[UIApplication _run] + 623
    24  UIKit                               0x002f7c93 UIApplicationMain + 1160
    25  Gradetrack                          0x00002034 main + 102
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Based on NSLog statements, this is the last subroutine executed.
- (NSInteger)tableView:(UITableView *)tableView numberOfRowsInSection:(NSInteger)section {
    // Return the number of rows in the section.
    NSLog(@">>> Enteringg %s [Line %d] ", __PRETTY_FUNCTION__, __LINE__);

    id <NSFetchedResultsSectionInfo> sectionInfo =
    [[_fetchedResultsController sections] objectAtIndex:section];
    NSLog(@">>> Enumber of courses entered thus far: %d ", [sectionInfo numberOfObjects]);

    return [sectionInfo numberOfObjects];
}

Note: the output from the Number of courses entered thus far...   was 4, which was correct.
Here is where I return cells back to the UITableViewController
- (UITableViewCell *)tableView:(UITableView *)tableView atIndexPath:(NSIndexPath *)indexPath {
    NSLog(@">>> Entering %s [Line %d] ", __PRETTY_FUNCTION__, __LINE__);

    static NSString *CellIdentifier = @"Cell";

    UITableViewCell *cell =
    [tableView dequeueReusableCellWithIdentifier:CellIdentifier];
    if (cell == nil) {
        cell = [[[UITableViewCell alloc]
                 initWithStyle:UITableViewCellStyleSubtitle
                 reuseIdentifier:CellIdentifier] autorelease];
    }

    // Set up the cell...
    [tableView setAllowsSelectionDuringEditing:NO];
    [self configureCell:cell atIndexPath:indexPath];
    // load the cell with an appropriate image
    NSString *path = [[NSBundle mainBundle] pathForResource:@"studentprofile" ofType:@"png"];
    UIImage *theImage = [UIImage imageWithContentsOfFile:path];
    cell.imageView.image = theImage;

    return cell;
}

Based on these errors and my stack trace, can anyone point me in the right direction?
Many thanks,
Phil

A: Ok, sorry, SNAFU alert.
I'm not sure how this occurred but if you notice in my function declaration for "cellForRowAtIndexPath"...  it just has atIndexPath instead of cellForRowAtIndexPath.  I must have done some sort of ill advised global search and replace and it wrecked my project.
Working now.  Thanks.
Question - why would the code compile without error or warning - Wow - this took way too long to find.

A: Based upon UITableView dataSource must return a cell from tableView:cellForRowAtIndexPath:, it looks like you might have forgotten to set a cell identifier upon instantiation:
cell = ((DetailCell *)[tableView dequeueReusableCellWithIdentifier:DetailCellIdentifier]);
if (! cell)
{
    // build the cell here
}

If not, where in the code is the error being caused?

A: I just ran into the same issue, but I carelessly declared:
<UITableViewDelegate, UITableViewDelegate>

rather than correctly:
<UITableViewDelegate, UITableViewDataSource>

Joe
*update - I have also noticed in xCode 4.3 the template generated when you create a new UITableViewController Class is missing a key item in cellForRowAtIndexPath.  That is:
    if (cell == nil) {
    cell = [[UITableViewCell alloc] initWithStyle:UITableViewCellStyleDefault reuseIdentifier:CellIdentifier];
    cell.accessoryType = UITableViewCellAccessoryDisclosureIndicator;
}

A: In my case, iOS 5.0 ~ 6.0 with storyboard should have same cell identifier between the method
(- (UITableViewCell *)tableView:(UITableView *)tableView cellForRowAtIndexPath:(NSIndexPath *)indexPath) and **storyboard file**.

- (UITableViewCell *)tableView:(UITableView *)tableView cellForRowAtIndexPath:(NSIndexPath *)indexPath {
    static NSString *CellIdentifier = @"Cell"; ... }

If you used @"Cell" for cell identifier, should use the name at the Identifier of corresponding tableViewCell in attributes inspector of storyboard file.
When you make a subclass of UITableView file, the default code uses @"Cell", but not storyboard, blank. So need to pay attention.

A: One of the very common reason for this error is that in the nib file, the top level UI view must be of type UITableViewCell and if that is not the case, it throws this assertion error.

A: I got this exception when I accidentally deleted return cell in tableView:cellForRowAtIndexPath:. This exception is raised when no cell is created or returned.

A: I just wrestled with this assert for a few hours.  I was trying to add a UIButton as a subview in the cell that was also in the nib. Apparently "Autolayout" doesn't like this, so after un-checking the option in my nib, I no longer receive the crash.

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Move over ginseng! Recently, nutritionists have been touting the medicinal benefits of cinnamon. Used in a variety of recipes – from hot chocolate to soup to grapefruit – this spice has been shown to promote healthy blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes.
"Good medicine doesn't always take the form of a pill. Sometimes the answer, or part of the answer, can be found in your kitchen cabinet," says Dr. Richard Goldfarb, the medical director for the Bucks County Clinical Research Center.
In a recent Pakistani study, participants ingested 1-6g of cinnamon daily for a total of 40 days, while a control group took a placebo in the same amounts. The cinnamon group showed a significant drop in their blood sugar, cholesterol, and triglyceride levels, even after the study was concluded.
"It is our hope that better eating habits and simple, everyday herbs like cinnamon can become allies in people's journey toward disease-free living through proper nutrition," says Dr. Goldfarb. Working with an Arizona biotech company, Goldfarb hopes the development of a concentrated liquid extract of cinnamon will bring down high blood sugar to healthier levels in type 2 diabetics. Cinnamon health products may prove to be another potent diabetes prevention treatment.
So spice up your healthy eating! Cinnamon is a great source of manganese, fiber, iron, and calcium and – moreover – it just tastes great!
so is there any difference between taking just kitchen cinnamon and the cinnamon products like at vitabase?
To answer your question, Raymond, scientific data on the efficacy of natural supplements to date has not been available or all that reliable.
That means that there is a disconnect between sound scientific research, supplements, and how people are taking the supplements.
Until supplements undergo the same kind of rigourous clinical trials that medications do, many claims made by makers of supplements will remain be based on faulty, incomplete research or on anecdotal reports.
The Pakistani study design appears to be sound (or at least currently uncontested) and was testing regular cinnamon. I am not aware of any studies comparing cinnamon to supplements at this point in time.


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Submission Deadline: Aug. 30, 2020
Zeynep Özdemir
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Mehtap Uysal
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Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Gazi University, Malatya, Turkey
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Department of Pharmacology, Jouf University, Skaka, North, Saudi Arabia
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a fatal neurodegenerative disease characterized by impaired ability to perform daily activities of the person and progressive cognitive dysfunctions and various neuropsychiatric symptoms in the later stages of the disease. The prevalence of AD, the most common form of dementia seen in the elderly, doubles every five years, reaching 1% at 60 years of age to 30% at 85 years of age (3). According to the results of the epidemiological studies on AD, it is estimated that the number of patients is approximately 5 million in the United States and 24 million in the world. Estimates are that this number will double in 20 years to reach 42 million in 2020 and 81 million in 2040. Although the physiopathology of AD is not yet fully understood, it is thought that the disease is caused by the indetected disappearance of brain cells and three main hypotheses (cholinergic hypothesis, amyloid hypothesis, Tau hypothesis) about the formation of the disease are suggested.
Anticholinesterases are used in the treatment of diseases such as myasthenia gravis, atons in the gastrointestinal tract, glaucoma, Alzheimer. These compounds are also used as nerve gases and insecticides. Several cholinesterase inhibitors such as tacrine, donepezil, rivastigmine, galantamine and huperzine A have been shown to slow the progression of disease in AD.
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Do the Contestants on 'Too Hot to Handle' Split the $100,000 Prize?
Jun. 23 2021, Published 2:34 p.m. ET
If there's one thing that romance-themed reality TV shows excel at, it's making a mockery of love. There are tons of programs that do just that, from The Bachelor and its spinoff shows exploiting contestants financially just to give them a shot on TV, to Too Hot to Handle, which fines people for sexual contact.
At least the folks who are featured on THTH are getting paid, but how much did the winners and contestants of the show make?
How much did the contestants on 'Too Hot to Handle' make?
In case you aren't familiar with the premise of the show, it's a simple one: Hot singles are put on a romantic island getaway for a shot at a $100,000 cash prize. But there's a catch. They'll lose out on a ton of potential money if they decide to cozy up to someone they fancy on the island – that includes sex, making out, or any other type of heavy petting.
Shows like Love Island are set up so that only one couple wins, but Too Hot to Handle features a shared pot, so you know there are going to be a bunch of folks encouraging one another to be super celibate, kind of like Robbie's "Singles Group" on New Girl.
Too Hot to Handle ended up having 10 winners out of 14 participants. The goal of the game is to help stimulate "growth" in each individual contestant and foster a "spiritual connection" among everyone.
Season 1 of the dating show had the following winners:
Bryce Hirschberg
Harry Jowsey
Nicole O'Brien
David Birtwistle
Kelz Dyke
Rhonda Paul
Sharron Townsend
The ten of them ended up sharing a $75,000 grand prize, as the group was dinged $25k for some folks engaging in sexual activity when they were supposed to be behaving like they were attending a Catholic school's boys-on-one-side-girls-on-the-other dance formal.
So that means they each went home with $7,500.
Four of the contestants were found to have not attained a deeper spiritual connection with the other participants so they ultimately were left out of the grand prize winnings:
Madison Wyborny
Kori Sampson
Haley Cureton
Matthew "Jesus" Smith ended up leaving the island because he didn't like the vibe anymore, so he disqualified himself from getting that dough.
'Too Hot to Handle' fans are gushing over Chase from Season 2.
The cast of the series' second batch of episodes have been introduced and there are tons of people thirsting over professional football player Chase DeMoor.
The Arizona-based athlete and current reality TV personality has quite the profile on his Netflix bio.
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"Chase from Arizona is tall, dark and handsome... he also happens to be a professional football player," his bio reads. "He's got admirers lining up and a good thing too, as he has a sex drive that's, in his words, 100 out of 10. Coming into the retreat he's ready for the games to begin – little does he know that Lana has her own game in mind…"
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Too Hot to Handle Season 2 begins streaming on Netflix on June 23, 2021. Click here to check it out.
'Too Hot to Handle' Host Desiree Burch Spills the Tea on Season 2 Couples and More (EXCLUSIVE)
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Are 'Too Hot to Handle's Harry and Francesca Back Together Following Their 2020 Split?
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Q: Adding new element to json file php Here's my code:
$user = new User($_POST['login'], $_POST['password'], $_POST['mail'], $_POST['name']);
$users = json_decode(file_get_contents('users.json'));
$users[] = $user->toArray();
file_put_contents('users.json', json_encode($users));

When the json file is empty, user gets added correctly, but when a user already exists in json file, when I try to add another user using this code, it just replaces the existing user.

A: Just needed to set 'associative' to true in json_decode:
$users = json_decode(file_get_contents('users.json'), true);


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Channel 4 - CRUFTS
Posted by never.no on Apr 30, 2019 1:48:22 PM
Client: Channel 4
Project: Crufts
UK broadcaster C4 used never.no's audience engagement platform STORY to generate a live social poll and feed with the graphics being run by Storm Broadcast.
This involved Real-time engagement and interactivity with dog loving viewers and owners, whereby our platform allowed Twitter, Facebook and Instagram posts to be fed into the live programming.
These were read out by TV presenter Clare Baldwin, and people could feature on the screen with their beloved pets and a message to go with. It created a really personal element to the show and gave people a massive sense of involvement, as well as letting everybody see them and their dog which fundamentally, is what it's all about.
For others, it evoked a sense of emotion and allowed the viewer to express how their dog makes them feel and how it has helped them with certain struggles in their life such as mental health issues. This was particularly touching to watch, especially in the instance of Jennifer and her dog Susie who feature in the video below.
Our platform has proven that a programme can be brought to life and made much more inclusive of its audience. Crufts is the perfect example of this due to its celebratory nature and willingness to be involved from a socially savvy audience.
The climax was on the Sunday night where we really engaged with our audience by running a live social poll as to who their favourite dog was. We had thousands of viewers interact and vote, resulting in "Dave the boxer" coming out as top dog. You can see more in the video below:
Antonia Howard-Taylor, Executive Commissioner at Channel 4, shared, "Never.no's social engagement platform STORY helped build the audience interaction around our Crufts TV coverage. At Channel 4, we're continuously trying to enhance the viewer experience by creating more engaging and interactive content. We saw thousands of viewers engage and interact, creating viral content and broadening the reach of the Crufts story and brand."
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Town ManagerAmericans with Disabilities Act
In accordance with the requirements of title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA"), the Town of Hamilton will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs, or activities.
Employment: The Town of Hamilton does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment practices and complies with all regulations promulgated by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission under title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Effective Communication: The Town of Hamilton will generally, upon request, provide appropriate aids and services leading to effective communication for qualified persons with disabilities so they can participate equally in Town programs, services, and activities, including qualified sign language interpreters, documents in Braille, and other ways of making information and communications accessible to people who have speech, hearing, or vision impairments.
Modifications to Policies and Procedures: The Town of Hamilton will make all reasonable modifications to policies and programs to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy all Town programs, services, and activities. For example, individuals with service animals are welcomed in Town offices, even where pets are generally prohibited.
Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a Town program, service, or activity, should contact the office of Michael Lombardo, Town Manager Town Hall 577 Bay Road, Hamilton, MA for ADA Coordinator as soon as possible but no later than 48 hours before the scheduled event.
The ADA does not require the Town to take any action that would fundamentally alter the nature of its programs or services, or impose an undue financial or administrative burden.
Complaints that a Town program, service, or activity is not accessible to persons with disabilities should be directed to Assistant to the Town Manager Town Hall 577 Bay Road Hamilton, MA
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How can I keep my PC clean and tidy?
Written by Gabe Goldberg, Computers and Publishing, Inc.
Like changing your car's oil or replacing your home's air conditioner filter, a little PC cleaning pays off with a faster, more reliable, and longer-lasting computer.
Before starting, to measure what your cleanup deletes, determine how full your hard drive is. Open My Computer, Right Click your hard drive (usually labeled "Local Disk (C:)"), and click Properties. Note how much space is used and free, then close the dialogue box.
Next, use Windows' built-in disk cleaning tool. Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, Disk Cleanup, and the drive to clean, likely C. Choose what to clean; default selections are usually what you need. To be extra thorough, if your system has been running problem free, click the More Options tab and then Clean Up System Restore. Confirm your choice and click OK.
Delete Web browser temporary files. Using Internet Explorer, click Tools on the Menu Bar, Internet Options, and Delete Files under the General tab. Other browsers provide similar functions, sometimes using "cache" to refer to the collection of temporary files.
Delete unneeded personal files, items outdated and no longer used. While most Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, etc.) store their files in the My Documents folder, you may have changed this default location. And other apps likely have their own favorite places to stash files. Look around, since cluttered files make Windows work harder to get things done and waste time and resources when they're backed up. If you collect photos, music and such, delete those you no longer want or need, perhaps saving them on CD/DVD or ISB drive. Sorting files by size or date helps find deletion candidates.
If you run PC-based email software, it's worth periodically purging Sent and Trash folders, perhaps pitching material older than a certain date. Then look for a Compact Folders option, sometimes on the File pulldown menu, which squeezes out unused space from email folders.
Weed out software no longer used or useful by uninstalling applications with Window's Control Panel Add/Remove Software tool.
The Recycle Bin, which preserves erased files for recovery until it's emptied, has likely grown during this cleanup process. To empty it, Right Click its Windows desktop icon and click Empty Recycle Bin. Note that programs such as Norton Utilities may offer other cleanup options for the Recycle Bin and other Windows components.
Finally, remember that when writing to your hard drive, Windows places bits of each file in the next available open space on the hard drive.
While Windows can reassemble them, having many files fragmented slows access to them. So, to store all files as single entities, periodically defragment the hard drive. To do this, click Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, Disk Defragmenter, select a drive, and click Defragment.
When finished, compare the amount of hard drive space used and free to what you saw initially. If this is the first cleanup you've done in a while, the amount of space recovered may surprise you.
Many books give much more detailed instructions for PC cleanups. Search Amazon.com for "degunking windows" and "cleaning windows" to see choices (but don't be distracted by instructions for cleaning house, office, and car windows!).
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This is my scratch project I made. It is an interactive piano with sounds if you click on the black keys. I made this in a few hours and I wanted to share it on my blog. Press on 123456789 keys to play the next keyboard.


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Sandra Bullock Movies The Lost City
Sandra Bullock is among the most cherished actresses in Hollywood. With a profession spanning more than thirty years, she has become a household name and a symbol of strength and resilience. In this article, we will take a more detailed take a look at her life and profession, and explore what makes her such an long-lasting and precious figure in the show business.
Sandra Bullock was born on July 26, 1964, in Arlington, Virginia. She was raised in a military family and spent her youth traveling around the world. Her dad, John Bullock, was a U.S. Army staff member and her mom, Helga Bullock, was an opera singer and voice teacher. She has one older sis, Gesine Bullock-Prado.
Bullock started her profession as a suffering actress in the late 1980s, appearing in various stage productions and little television roles. However, it was not until the 1990s that she began to gain acknowledgment for her talent and flexibility. Her breakout moment came in 1994 when she played opposite Keanu Reeves in the hit film, Speed. The film was a big success, grossing over $350 million around the world and sealing Bullock's status as a leading woman.
Over the next couple of years, Bullock continued to show her adaptability as an actress, starring in a large range of films such as While You Were Sleeping, The Net, and Hope Floats. She also starred in the hit romantic comedy Miss Congeniality, which assisted to establish her as a leading actress in Hollywood.
In the 2000s, Bullock continued to have a prosperous profession, starring in a variety of popular movies such as Two Weeks Notice, Crash, and The Proposal. She also produced numerous of her own movies, including Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous and All About Steve.
In addition to her acting profession, Bullock is also known for her philanthropy and advocacy. She is a strong supporter of education and children's charities, and has actually been involved with numerous companies such as the World Association of Children's Friends and the American Red Cross.
Bullock has actually likewise been acknowledged for her work, receiving many awards and honors throughout her career. She has actually been chosen for an Academy Award two times, winning the award for her role in the 2009 movie The Blind Side. She likewise won a Golden Globe award for her performance in the movie.
Over the last few years, Bullock has continued to operate in Hollywood, appearing in movies such as Gravity and Our Brand is Crisis. She has actually also produced and starred in the Netflix series, Bird Box.
Despite the ups and downs of her career, Bullock has remained a beloved figure in Hollywood and continues to be an inspiration to many. With her talents, durability, and dedication, she has actually shown herself to be one of the most skilled and accomplished actresses of her generation.
In her personal life, Bullock has had her share of heartbreaks and obstacles. She had been in a relationship with star Tate Donovan in the early 90s, but the couple apart agreeably in 1995. She then married motorbike contractor and Beast Garage host Jesse James in 2005, however the couple separated in 2010. She then adopted her first kid, Louis Bardo Bullock, as a single mother in 2010 and then her second child, Laila Bullock in 2015.
Bullock is also known for her private and easygoing lifestyle, preferring to keep her personal life out of the spotlight. She has said that she values her personal privacy and wants to secure her children from the glare of the media.
In conclusion, Sandra Bullock is one of the most accomplished starlets of her generation. With her talent, adaptability, and dedication, she has actually ended up being a beloved figure in Hollywood and an influence to many. Her career has been marked by a string of critically famous performances, and she has shown herself to be a talented and versatile actress. Bullock has actually also shown a remarkable ability to bounce back from obstacles and obstacles, both in her professional and individual life.
Off-screen, Bullock is understood for her philanthropy and advocacy, and her dedication to education and children's charities. She is likewise a devoted mom to her 2 children, whom she adopted as a single mom. Despite the ups and downs of her career and personal life, Bullock has actually remained a down-to-earth and relatable figure, and her fans continue to love her for her skill, her generosity, and her humility.
Sandra Bullock is truly a amazing woman, and her legacy will continue to be commemorated for several years to come. She continues to show herself to be an starlet of fantastic talent and flexibility, and a role model for ladies everywhere. So, it's not an exaggeration to state that, Sandra Bullock is among the most accomplished and admired actresses of our time.
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Blogging is a wonderful way to reach a wider audience. Individuals and organizations create blogs to convey their message and to create a platform in which to showcase their products, thoughts, or ideas. There are potentially millions of readers available for the successful blogger who knows how to be creative and is willing to work hard. Here are a few tips for creating a successful blog.
1. Keep it Short. Blogs that are in the 500-1000 word range are much more likely to be read than something longer. Most readers do not want to get stuck reading a novel length post. A 500 hundred word blog can be read in about two minutes. This is a great length that allows the reader to read the post and then move on. Most people only scan our blog looking for something specific. Make it easy for them.
Many new writers feel that they have to put everything that they know about the subject in that one post. If they have a lot of material about the topic, they might consider breaking it down into two or three parts. This can create a sense of anticipation among their readers as they await the next post. If the writer does not want to create a multi-part post, they will have to discipline themselves to only include the best or most important material. It is pointless to write a brilliant, but excessively long post, if no one is going to read it.
A good example of the perfect blog length is seen in Joe Primm's blog. Joe posts consistently throughout the week but his blogs are usually in the 500 word range. Joe posts great content that can be read in just a couple of minutes.
2. Be Consistent. This is where most new bloggers struggle the most. After the initial excitement of creating a few blog posts, the writer finds that it is a lot of work to consistently post fresh content. Most new bloggers are not going to be able to keep pace with professionals like Seth Godin. He normally posts something new seven days a week. A worthy goal for a new writer might be to publish a new post once or twice a week. This will be challenging but not overwhelming. Consistency is what keeps a writer's audience interested and coming back.
3. Variety. This might not be applicable to a business or professional person that is blogging about their particular niche. For the vast majority of bloggers, however, a key to success is changing up the type of content that is posted. Many general bloggers could include movie reviews, book reviews, or comment on a current event. I find that some of my consistently most popular posts are book reviews that show up in a search engine. Writing about different things makes it interesting for the readers and it helps to prevent boredom or burnout in the writer. Adding pictures and short videos can also enhance a blog and create more variety. Michael Hyatt's blog is an excellent example of this.
4. Post Interesting Content. This seems obvious but a perusal of a number of different blogs would demonstrate the need to improve content. One of the blogger's goals should be to increase the size of their audience. This is only going to happen if they are putting up posts that people are actually reading. If the writer feels that they need to improve the quality of their content, they should examine and study a number of successful bloggers and see what they are doing.
Too often, new writers want to reinvent the wheel. Instead, they would be better served by learning from someone who is already on the road to where they want to go. The most successful bloggers try and answer questions when they write instead of just showing how much they know about something. A great example of an interesting blog is the International Institute for Leadership's. They have different people write on different aspects of leadership, cross-cultural ministry, and personal development.
5. Proofread Your Posts. Typos will occasionally slip through. If someone wants to be taken seriously as a writer, though, typos need to be minimized. Misspelled words, improper punctuation, and bad formatting will distract from the message that someone is trying to present. With all the spell check and grammar check programs available, there really is no excuse for excessive typos.
6. Use Social Media to Promote Your Blog. The most successful bloggers understand the importance of using Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Google Plus, LinkedIn, and other platforms to promote their writings. One excellent resource for the blogger to learn how to effectively use social media is Gary Vaynerchuk's book Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook. By linking their blog to these platforms, every new post will be seen by the writer's followers and friends.
Writers write. Making sure they are being read is important. Blogging is a wonderful way for a writer to hone their craft and consistently communicate with their audience. By following these simple tips, the writer will be well on their way to creating a successful blog.
What steps can you take to improve your blog?


Not many know that Googlers working on Android projects organise a podcast known as Android Developers Backstage. The podcast team includes Iliyan Malchev, Tor Norbye, Chet Haase and Romain Guy. There is no set day for these podcasts to show up, as some months have one of these podcasts while other months get to see more. Overall, these podcasts by the Android team at Google reveal important information. The latest podcast (posted yesterday) was all about Project Treble.
For those unaware, Project Treble is Google's initiative to make Android easier and affordable for the OEMs. It also aims to help existing devices and make latest Android versions available. Constant updates are something where the Android ecosystem is far behind the iOS. With Project Treble, Google is working on eliminating the issue with major Android updates and their unavailability on devices. It is an undertaking to help Android devices with constant and faster OTA updates.
The company revealed that it had completed the work of making the Pixel and Pixel XL compatible with Project Treble, however, it is not forcing other manufacturers to follow suit with their Nougat running flagships. Project Treble is a part of Android O, and it will be on the phones running the Android version, but now that's easier and inexpensive for the OEMs to update their device to the latest version, doesn't mean that they will do that. You see, it is also the OEMs responsibility to make sure that the update is rolled out to the devices, and if an OEM is not up for it, then Google can't do anything about it.
In the latest podcast, the Android team also confirmed that they are indeed working with "some companies" to update their flagships to Android O, which could result in faster updates for them. They also said that the team is working on "Treble-izing" them. For now, we don't have any information about the companies involved in the "Treble-izing." but it sounds great that Google is including OEMs in software development techniques. The podcast team also talked about the devices that are compatible with Project Treble, running the stock Android image.
According to the information presented above, it means that if Samsung's Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ flagships are involved with Google for Project Treble, then their devices may be made to run stock Android.


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Q: Why does IE ignore my CSS and how can I fix it? Why do all IE and AOL browsers display the content of my website on the left side of the screen, ignoring my CSS declarations, while Opera, FF, Flock and Chrome display the content correctly?
website: http://www.mbc-fw.org
CSS:
/* CELTIC CHALLENGE THEME BY PASTOR RICK  */
*{font-family:verdana,tahoma,arial;}

/* REMOVES THE SIDE PAGE MARGINS AND SETS BACKGROUND COLOR  */
body{background:#FEFEFE;color:#000;font:700 14px verdana,tahoma,arial;margin:0;}

/* MULTI-PART LAYOUT  */
#container{margin:0;padding:0;}
#bgtl{background:url(http://www.rbbt.net/skins/PR/celtic/cc-tl.gif) no-repeat left top;height:37px;margin-top:-15px;}
#bgtr{background:url(http://www.rbbt.net/skins/PR/celtic/cc-tr.gif) no-repeat right top;height:37px;margin-top:-37px;}
.bgtmid{background:url(http://www.rbbt.net/skins/PR/celtic/cc-tmid.jpg) repeat-x center 0;height:15px;margin:0 auto;}
#bgtlc{background:url(http://www.rbbt.net/skins/PR/celtic/cc-tlc.gif) no-repeat left top;height:35px;margin-top:0;}
#bgtrc{background:url(http://www.rbbt.net/skins/PR/celtic/cc-trc.gif) no-repeat right top;height:35px;margin-top:-35px;}
#bgleft{background:url(http://rbbt.net/skins/PR/celtic/bg-left.gif) left top repeat-y;font-size:12px;margin:0;min-height:100%;overflow:hidden;}
#bgright{background:url(http://rbbt.net/skins/PR/celtic/bg-right.gif) right top repeat-y;font-size:12px;margin:0 0 -1000px;min-height:100%;padding-bottom:1000px;}

/* SET UP FOR CHURCH NAME AND LEFT-RIGHT LOGO IMAGES  */
#banner{margin:0 auto;width:90%;}
#lbox{background:url(http://mbc-fw.org/images/mbc-fw-logo.gif) no-repeat left top;height:160px;margin-left:5px;}
#mbox{margin:0 202px;}
#rbox{background:url(http://mbc-fw.org/images/mbc-fw-logo.gif) no-repeat right top;height:160px;margin-right:5px;margin-top:-160px;}

/* SET UP FOR CHURCH ADDRESS, LOGO TEXT, AND PASTOR'S NAME  */
#logobox{background:#a1b1c1;margin:0 auto;width:100%;}
#lbin{background:#a1b1c1;line-height:30px;margin-left:5px;text-align:left;vertical-align:middle;}
#mbin{background:#a1b1c1;font-style:italic;line-height:30px;margin:-30px 0;text-align:center;vertical-align:middle;}
#rbin{background:#a1b1c1;line-height:30px;margin:-30px 5px 0 0;text-align:right;vertical-align:middle;}

/* SET UP FOR TWO COLUMNS OF TEXT */
#columns {background:#FEFEFE; margin:0 auto;width:90%; overflow: auto;}
#rightcolumn{margin: 10px 0; float: right; width: 48%; font:400 14px verdana,tahoma,arial; line-height: 1.4em;}
#leftcolumn{margin: 10px 0; float: left; width: 48%; font:400 14px verdana,tahoma,arial; line-height: 1.4em;}

#backtotop{background:url(http://www.rbbt.net/skins/PR/celtic/cc-fountain.gif);border:0;font:700 14px verdana;height:100px;line-height:20px;margin:5px auto 0;padding:0;width:100px;}

/* PD MENU  */
#holder{height:33px;line-height:33px;overflow:hidden;position:absolute;right:58px;text-align:center;top:35px;width:225px;z-index:100;}
#holder:hover{cursor:pointer;height:350px;}
#holder a:visited,#holder a{background:#339;border:1px solid #77f;color:#A39B9B;display:block;line-height:18px;text-decoration:none;width:99%;}
#holder a:hover{background:#007;color:#fff;}
#holder p{background:#007;border:1px solid #77f;color:#fff;font:400 14px verdana;margin:-1px 0;padding:0;}

A: I don't have IE handy to test, but your choice of Doctype (HTML 4.01 Transitional with no URI) triggers quirks mode. This causes lots of inconsistencies between browsers, including how IE handles width.
Make sure you trigger standards mode


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CUNA has updated its Military Lending Act credit card fee comparison spreadsheet for the third quarter, updated as of September 2018. This update is necessary due to a safe harbor in the MLA rule.
CUNA compliance staff has updated its MLA fee comparison spreadsheet for the second quarter of 2018. CUNA launched this resource in October to help credit unions determine which fees are considered "reasonable and bona fide" under the MLA.
The Department of Defense's December guidance on the Military Lending Act has impacted several credit union services, and a recent CUNA CompBlog post examines its effect on indirect dealer lending programs.
CUNA met with Department of Defense officials and representatives from federal financial regulators, including the NCUA and CFPB, Wednesday to discuss clarifications relating to the Military Lending Act guidance.
The Department of Defense published CUNA-requested guidance on changes to the Military Lending Act Thursday. CUNA, which has strongly pushed for the guidance, is currently reviewing it to determine impact.
The DOD has denied a request from CUNA and other organizations to delay the effective date of credit card provisions in the Military Lending Act, changes that are effective Tuesday.
CUNA member credit unions can now access an interactive spreadsheet designed to help them determine which credit card fees are "reasonable and bona fide" under the Military Lending Act. Related regulations are effective Tuesday.
A bipartisan group of representatives wrote to the DoD Wednesday highlighting concerns shared by CUNA about unintended consequences of the Military Lending Act, that it could be impeding access to credit.
CUNA and DCUC met with DoD officials Wednesday to discuss the need for additional guidance relating to changes to the Military Lending Act that could have a stifling effect on access to credit for servicemembers.


Jacoby Creek School encourages students and families to come together and participate in The Great Kindness Challenge, January 28 – February 1, 2019. The Great Kindness Challenge is a positive, proactive kindness initiative, reaching millions of students and families every year.
In order to create a consistent, positive message throughout our school and community, JCS is implementing Kindness Week for a third year!
The Great Kindness Challenge , is a positive and uplifting program that creates a culture of kindness in schools, communities, and the world. Using a 50-item checklist, schools and families are challenged to complete as many acts of kindness as possible!


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import { Component } from '@angular/core';
import { NavController, NavParams } from 'ionic-angular';
import { PageHelpMesAdmin} from '../../pages/page-help-mes-admin/page-help-mes-admin';

/*
  Generated class for the PageMonCompte page.

  See http://ionicframework.com/docs/v2/components/#navigation for more info on
  Ionic pages and navigation.
*/
@Component({
  selector: 'page-page-add-admin',
  templateUrl: 'page-add-admin.html'
})
export class PageAddAdmin {
  private searchQuery: string = '';
  private items: string[];

  constructor(public navCtrl: NavController, public navParams: NavParams) {
    this.initializeItems();
  }

  ionViewDidLoad() {
    console.log('ionViewDidLoad PageAddAdminPage');
  }
  public Gopage_help_mesadmin(){
    this.navCtrl.push(PageHelpMesAdmin);

  }

  initializeItems() {
    this.items = [
      'CAF 13eme',
      'Mairie 14eme',
      'Mairie 5eme',
      'Bar 15eme',
    ]
  }

  getItems(ev: any) {
    // Reset items back to all of the items
    this.initializeItems();

    // set val to the value of the searchbar
    let val = ev.target.value;

    // if the value is an empty string don't filter the items
    if (val && val.trim() != '') {
      this.items = this.items.filter((item) => {
        return (item.toLowerCase().indexOf(val.toLowerCase()) > -1);
      })
    }
  }

}

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaGithub


Redeeming your points is easy. The next time you visit a Goody location, scan your card on the tablet as you normally would. A list of rewards should appear.
Rewards you are eligible to redeem should be highlighted.
Choose the reward you'd like to redeem, CONFIRM it, and show the nearest employee the confirmation screen.
If the store is using a Goody Scanner, let the staff know you have some points to redeem and they will complete the process for you.
Remember – rewards and points are unique to each store. If you're unsure whether you can use your points within the store – ask the manager how their rewards are structured. Some franchise locations let you use rewards across all their stores, it's up to how the business offers its rewards.


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Jerry Garcia Biography, Life, Interesting Facts
Died On :
Also Known For :
Guitarist, Vocalist, Songwriter
San Francisco, California, United States of America
He was born Jerome John Garcia on August 01, 1942 in San Francisco, California. His parents were Jose Ramon Joe Garcia and Ruth Marie Bobbie. They were music fanatics, and that explains why they named him after Jerome Kern, a music composer. He had one older brother.
From a very young age, Jerome was in love with music. His music loving parents also encouraged him to pursue his passion.
In 1947, while on a fishing trip Jerome's father drowned. His mother became the breadwinner, and the two brothers went to live with their grandparents. Eventually, his mother remarried.
Jerry attended Monroe Elementary School and there his artistic abilities came to the fore. While he grew up, he became passionate about rock and roll and rhythm and blues. He was deeply influenced by the likes of Ray Charles, B.B. King, John Lee Hooker, Hank Ballard and Chuck Berry.
As a student, he was notorious for bunking and fighting with fellow students. It is no surprise then that he moved to several schools, such as Menlo Oaks, Balboa High, and Analy High School.
A fatal car accident in 1961 claimed the life of one of his friends. This was a serious awakening, and he pledged to change his life for the better.
Early acclaim
Jerry Garcia formed a band in 1965 named the Warlocks. This was changed a year later to the Grateful Dead upon discovering another group with the same name. The band was heavily involved with the Hippie San Francisco movement using drugs. Initially, they played "Psychedelic" rock but later played more diverse repertory rock of the 1970s.
Around 1974, the band disintegrated, and Garcia made solo appearances and albums. By the 1980s, he was heavily addicted to drugs and in 1985 was arrested and sent for drug treatment at a center. He survived a diabetic coma and again decided to turn his life around. In 1987, the band regrouped and made a hit single, "Touch of Gray," followed by an album, "In the Dark."
Common Attribution
Jerry Garcia is tagged as an American musician and guitarist, one of the founders of the rock band, The Grateful Dead. The bond is fondly known for its unique and eclectic style. It uses elements of rock, folk, bluegrass, reggae, and psychedelia.
He was prominent as the group's lead guitarist and vocalist during the counterculture ear. He was considered to be the exceptionally popular mouthpiece of the showstoppers. The Grateful dead reigned in the music world not only in America but worldwide for three decades.
Apart from the Grateful Dead, Garcia also got involved in other projects, notably the Jerry Garcia Band.
Jerry Garcia was closed to David Grisman, the bluegrass mandolinist. They often collaborated and played together. In spite of being talented and creative, Garcia also had an ugly side. He was a drug addict and a heavy smoker. He had diabetes, and in the 1990s, his health took a turn for the worse.
The Grateful Dead enjoyed a new streak of success and toured the country. They drew legions of fans –new and old- to their shows. Over decades, they managed to amass a guitar-strong following that was a more of a fan club called "deadheads." These loyalists were known to travel with them to concerts countrywide. The show, however, could not go on indefinitely.
All the accumulated years of drugs and heavy smoking ultimately caught up with him. On August 09, 1995, in Forest Knolls, California, Jerry Garcia finally succumbed to heart failure.
Other Notable Mentions
For his prototypical psychedelic persona, Jerry Garcia was dubbed Captain Trips. He was called Uncle Jerry for his pleasant onstage demeanor. The Deadhead address him, and the critics jeered him for his extended guitar jams, which they considered tedious and purposeless.
There is no question that his musical guitar sounds were unique. Additionally his subtle, woeful, rough around the edges vocals defined the psychedelic San Francisco music in the 1960s.
Jerry Garcia was a cultural and musical model, whose ethos and improvisatory style was to be imitated and developed upon by a generation of followers.
Jerry Garcia had a relationship with Carolyn Adams after separating from his first wife. Adams was a member of the Ken Kesey's tribe. The Merry Pranksters. Garcia had a relationship with Walker who had a child with Kesey while simultaneously married to George Walker.
They had two children: Annabelle Walker Garcia and Theresa Adams Garcia born in 1970 and 1974 respectively. While still in a relationship with Walker, he began a relationship with Deborah Koons
Jerry Garcia began using cocaine and heroin. He married Walker in 1981. His life was more a messy affair at this point. The uncertainties were massive around him.
He began another relationship with Manasha Matheson, which produced a daughter – Keelin Noel Garcia in 1987. He was still with Matheson in 1993 when he began seeing another woman. He reunited with Koons and married her on February 14, 1994.
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might decide I have thoughts on this later, but for now, check out what the New York Times has to say about the slow-moving Registered Traveler program.
The Nov. 14 deadline passed almost two weeks ago for bars and nightclubs to install sprinkler systems, but according to this front page story in the Boston Globe only 22 Boston establishments have installed sprinklers. The Globe reports that a total of 283 bars and nightclubs needed to install sprinklers to comply with the 2004 Massachusetts Fire Safety Act, 22 have installed sprinklers, while 109 got waivers and 85 waited until the last minute to get extensions. The law was passed shortly after the 2003 Station Nightclub fire in Rhode Island.


Farmed Scottish salmon is a popular meal which producers suggest is one of the most sustainable and ethical farmed proteins, but is it?
Let me be clear. Of the 300 or so salmon farms owned and operated by the big five multinationals present in Scotland, all of them are filled with hard working decent people trying to make a living. There are lots of farms who operate to high standards and whose fish health is good. Albeit, the nature of open cage technology means every single farm deposits organic waste at much the same rate and there is always a free flow of disease and parasites, where they occur. However, there are far too many farms operating at very low standards, dragging down the reputation of the industry and causing huge environmental damage. They are not a tiny minority. Nealry half of farms that harvested in 2018 had a mortality rate above 20%.
- The mission of regulating agencies to be amended to remove the requirement to "support industry expansion"
Many thanks to Claire Mercer Nairne and Jack at Meikleour Arms Hotel & Restaurant for their professional assistance in dressing the plate used in this film. Meikleour Arms was one of the first Hotels in Scotland to completely remove farmed salmon from their menu and were delighted to help highlight these issues.


MicroCare Flux Remover C Rosin Flux Remover - 10 oz. Aerosol Can 10 oz.
Flux Remover C is a versatile basic functioning electronics cleaner. It cleans fluxes, solder paste, grease and organics and is often used on circuit boards, hybrids, cables and connectors and even metal substrates. With reduced surface tension and rapid evaporation, it is perfect for cleaning under tight-fitting BGA chips. This noncorrosive and ultra-pure cleaner dries without residues, therefore rinsing is never needed. More often than not this product is plastic-safe, it is your best selection for cleaning a wide variety of different contamination or when you are unsure about the plastics and materials to be cleaned.


The daughter of an Irish mother and a Nigerian father, Annie Yellowe Palma grew up contending with racism, sectarianism and poverty in Portadown during the 1960s.
One of six children, her mother often chose alcohol rather than food for her children and Annie was routinely bullied because of the colour of her skin.
In her new memoir outlining her life here in Northern Ireland, she talks of suffering poverty and neglect, bullying at school, constant comments about her race and bearing witness to some of the horrors of the Troubles.
Annie describes how she wanted to write her memoir as a way of showing the extent of racism and sectarianism in Northern Ireland at this time and hopes the work shows clearly the moral horror of bigotry and the real disadvantages faced by people from ethnic minorities during this period.
Annie lived near the notorious 'murder triangle' in Co Armagh and referred to the local loyalist paramilitaries as the 'mafia' who controlled what happened on the streets.
For the Love of a Mother is a book about life in Ulster through the eyes of a black girl, exposed to the daily struggles of hardship and often deprived of a devoted mother's love because of her parent's struggle with alcoholism.
The author takes us on a candid tour of the neighbourhood. You feel as though you have met many of the characters personally and find out what daily life was like behind the closed curtains.
Annie was born in Liverpool, the only girl and middle child of six, and moved to Northern Ireland at the age of four when her parents separated.
"We grew up behind the barricades in Portadown, in streets that were sealed off from everyone and had vigilantes on all sides. We saw people marching, members of the UVF and the UDA with their guns right outside the door. For us that was normal. We were surrounded by violence in those years and in those days we thought of this as just the way life was, not realising how outrageous our living situation was.
"It was doubly complicated for us because we were mixed race.
"I grew up with people bullying me but others I lived near insisted we were one of them - they tolerated us because they knew my mother and they knew my family.
Annie attended Killicomaine Junior High School and was lucky to have five brothers defending her from bullies.
Her personal struggles are juxtaposed with the violence unfolding nearby.
Felix Hughes (35) was beaten to death by loyalist paramilitaries not so far from where Annie used to go to make daisy chains, and many other murders and beatings took place in the area.
"We grew up thinking violence was normal. In the book I wanted to show that the racism I encountered in Northern Ireland was just like the sectarianism that was fuelling the Troubles being played out on the streets. Both are about hatred and about ignorant ways of thinking.
"came to my home on many occasions, who talked with us, played with us, ate with us, laughed with us, watched television with us and was shot to death in Batchelors Walk. This was a wood we enjoyed as children, climbing trees, watching tennis matches, secretly smoking. The first kiss for many of my friends was had in those woods. Sam was my brother's friend. When I heard my brother's sobs, I felt so sad for him. On the night Sam was murdered, we were all watching one of our favourite wildlife programmes.
While internecine conflict played out on the streets of Portadown Annie was constantly battling racist attitudes and describes how it blighted her life. Once a school friend tried to scrub her skin believing it would make her paler. She had to deal with constant verbal abuse and was used to being stared at and treated differently.
"It was very lonely being the only black pupil in the classroom. The bullying I had to deal with made me a more aggressive person; because I was so used to being picked on I became defensive. I developed a vicious tongue because I felt I had to retaliate and be tough in order to deal with it when people attacked me because of the colour of my skin.
"Despite the dysfunction around us we found fun and laughter in many situations. We were very resourceful children with great imaginations and the book is interspersed with plenty of moments of utter hilarity even in the most serious of situations. We had a strange existence in that we were accepted in our community by some and yet still racially abused on a daily basis by neighbours, the police and the British Army. This was mostly verbal abuse that occasionally spilled into acts of violence. My brothers literally had to fight to earn respect and we learned to hold our own.
Annie writes about a chaotic home life that meant she often was left to parent herself: "My mother turned to drink. In those days to be a white Irish woman in a Protestant community it was frowned upon to have children out of marriage and she had us to different fathers so she had to deal with a lot of stigma. She kept us with her instead of putting us into care but it was a difficult situation because of her drinking and her partner used to beat her so I grew up in an abusive environment.
:: For the Love of a Mother (The Black Children of Ulster) by Annie Yellowe Palma is published by Cloister House Press and is also available as an ebook. See www.annieyellowpalma.simplesite.com.


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LIB_FUZZING_ENGINE ?= standalone_fuzz_target_runner.o

# Values for CC, CFLAGS, CXX, CXXFLAGS are provided by OSS-Fuzz.
# Outside of OSS-Fuzz use the ones you prefer or rely on the default values.
# Do not use the -fsanitize=* flags by default.
# OSS-Fuzz will use different -fsanitize=* flags for different builds (asan, ubsan, msan, ...)

# You may add extra compiler flags like this:
CXXFLAGS += -std=c++11

all: do_stuff_unittest do_stuff_fuzzer

clean:
	rm -fv *.a *.o *unittest *_fuzzer *_seed_corpus.zip crash-* *.zip

# Continuos integration system should run "make clean && make check"
check: all
	./do_stuff_unittest
	./do_stuff_fuzzer do_stuff_test_data/*

# Unit tests
do_stuff_unittest: do_stuff_unittest.cpp my_api.a
	${CXX} ${CXXFLAGS} $< my_api.a -o $@

# Fuzz target, links against $LIB_FUZZING_ENGINE, so that
# you may choose which fuzzing engine to use.
do_stuff_fuzzer: do_stuff_fuzzer.cpp my_api.a standalone_fuzz_target_runner.o
	${CXX} ${CXXFLAGS} $< my_api.a ${LIB_FUZZING_ENGINE} -o $@
	zip -q -r do_stuff_fuzzer_seed_corpus.zip do_stuff_test_data

# The library itself.
my_api.a: my_api.cpp my_api.h
	${CXX} ${CXXFLAGS} $< -c
	ar ruv my_api.a my_api.o

# The standalone fuzz target runner.
standalone_fuzz_target_runner.o: standalone_fuzz_target_runner.cpp