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The first helicopter in active duty over Indochina
Let me first do a brief historical recap on the situation in Indochina shortly after the Second World War. After the armistice in 1940, the Japanese who were at war with China, imposed the stationing of their troops in Indochina. On March the ninth 1945, they attacked the French all over Indochina, catching them by surprise. The fights were extremely violent but the French troops were soon taken prisoner and held in concentration camps. In the North, Ho Chi Minh and his troops ran down from their mountain hideout to take possession of the administrative buildings in Hanoï. In the South, some revolutionary elements formed a government placing it under the authority of Hanoï. On August the fifteenth 1945, after their capitulation, the Japanese troops laid down their arms only very slowly, with many soldiers preferring to desert and go over to the Vietminh.
In order to bring an end to this increasingly difficult situation, General De Gaulle decided to re-establish French sovereignty over this territory by launching a military expedition. General Leclerc landed in Saïgon in October the fifth 1945. He first endeavored to restore order while entrusting Sainteny with the negotiations with the Vietminh. Following the failure of those negotiations, the Vietminh launched a general uprising against the French barracks and the French civilian population. That signaled the start of the war.
It took from September 1945 to March 1964 to set up the Far East expeditionary carp. The vastness of the Territory located 12,000 km from France combined with the growing intensity of the fighting meant that the number of Army personnel had to be increased gradually, rising from 115,000 men in 1947 to 230,000 in 1954.
What sort of equipment was available to the Medical Service to carry out its support to the combating forces? Considering the particular conditions of a guerrilla war that lead troops to be scattered over a large territory and submitted to deadly ambushes along the roads, the Headquarters of the Medical Service adapted its means in order to evacuate the wounded to the nearest first aid center, medical unit, surgical unit or hospital. On firm ground, stretcher bearers had the greatest difficulties in progressing through rice paddy fields or dense forest. In mountainous areas, horses were used at times, if the soldier's injuries were compatible with such means of evacuation. Furthermore a number of medicalized jeeps, Dodge and half tracks were available. On the rivers, the light boats of the Navy provided fairly comfortable but slow evacuation, and was therefore unsuitable for the most pressing cases. There were also advanced or mobile surgical units, and later groups of parachutists with their airborne equipment that were dropped over or flown to the theater of operation. Their use entailed that:
· The medical unit had to be protected.
· The wounded had to be evacuated when the conditions were right.
· A ground or air evacuation had to be set up to link up with the units at the rear once the mission had been carried out.
All these prerequisites seriously hampered the progression of the ground troops and might jeopardize the military operations. What of the air means? At first only the Morane 500 aircraft were used, with two stacked stretchers in the fuselage. But these planes required a 400-meter runway which meant that the nurses or stretcher bearers sometimes had to cover long distances across the bush to reach it. It was Doctor General Robert who proposed to purchase in the US the first two mobile wing aircraft in order to reinforce the existing means of sanitary evacuation.
They were two Hiller 360 UH 12 A, number 126 and 133, that first flew over Saïgon in April 1950. These marvelous little machines immediately took to the fancy of people and had a distinct impact on troop moral. Thanks to them the wounded, from then on, might be evacuated directly from the place where they had been hit to the nearest medical unit, if not straight to the hospital. At the same time as he purchased these two helicopters, Doctor General Robert saw to the training of two pilots and four mechanics of the French Air Force sent on secondment to a firm, Helicop Air, to be trained in France. This was the birth of the first 'helicopter section' in Indochina, attached to Air Liaison squadron n°52 in Tan Son Nhut, Saïgon airport, with Lieutenant Alexis Santini as commanding officer, himself the first military helicopter pilot in France. The unit went on its first mission on May 16 th , 1950, North West of Tanuyen, in particularly difficult circumstances: the heat was intense, and they had to airlift two wounded European soldiers from a narrow clearing. One hour out of the one hour and fifty minute flight had to be done at night. It was Lieutenant Santini who carried out that mission, and the latter was the only pilot left in the helicopter section until October 1950 because the NCO who had been chosen to be trained at the same time he had failed a test early in training. His replacement became operational in October but he had to be evacuated in his turn in July 195 1, after a road accident.
Lieutenant Santini then decided to train himself, and on the spot, a Morane 500 pilot who was already a specialist of sanitary evacuations. Meanwhile, my Director, Doctor General Robert, who wanted to have an extra pilot, took into consideration my request to become a helicopter pilot. He had no particular bias against me and, as my file mentioned my total dedication and high motivation, plus the fact that I had flown some light aircraft and gliders and had done some parachuting, he agreed to send me to Comeilles en Vexin to be trained. Then I soon went back to Indochina to be made an operational pilot.
I nevertheless had to wait for several months, for the two helicopters we had there were not always available, pending the delivery of spare parts coming from the USA. Furthermore I was allowed to fly only if I was not busy in my neurosurgical ward and if one of the Hillers was available. As a result, my training was intermittent with long periods when I was unable to fly. I had to wait till March 16 th , 1952 to go on my first mission, alone in my helicopter, to pick up two wounded soldiers in the Bat Nao post in the Tonkin. From then on there were two of us flying missions over the Tonkin as the two Hillers had been airlifted to Gialam, one of Hanoï's airfields, in a Bristol Freighter cargo airplane. As you know, the Hiller 360 weighed 660 kg and was fitted with a 178 horse power Franklin engine. It cruised at 100 to 135 km/h and its range was roundabout 200 km. It could carry 2 wounded persons lying in two sorts of pods attached on both sides of the fuselage.
However, the limited power of the engine was a handicap in those tropical conditions, This meant that the missions had to be carried out without an escorting nurse or doctor, just the pilot. The weight of the equipment in its medicalized version, with two wounded men on board and a single pilot often meant that, in order to prevent overloading, we had to reduce the amount of fuel on board, thus lowering the range. As a consequence, we often had to refuel en route for a mission, hence the setting up of fuel depots scattered in the diverse outposts, and where each pilot was able to fill it up.
Let me add a personal remark here. Indeed it stands to reason that a jockey-size pilot such as I could take more fuel on board . . . The Hillers were strictly reserved for sanitary evacuations and bore a large red cross painted on white in each of its side pods. However, the Vietminh, not being signatory to the Geneva Convention, shot at our helicopters which were particularly vulnerable on short final take-off, and more especially while the wounded were loaded onto the aircraft. This meant that an air escort had to be provided when operating over hostile territory. We usually rendez-vous-ed over the landing zone. In January 1951, a fighter pilot who had crashed, was able to hide underwater in a swamp for several hours using a bamboo stalk as a snorkel. A Siebel aircraft crew managed to spot him and he was finally picked up. From then on, our missions include the recovery of crashed aircrews.
In 1950 the Hiller choppers flew 218 hours, and evacuated 69 men. In 1951 both aircraft flew 362 hours, evacuated 241 wounded soldiers and rescued 5 pilots. In 1952 the helicopter fleet was reinforced:
· 4 Hiller H 23 A were bought by Medical Service
· 1 Hiller H 23 A was offered by the city of Bordeaux and the veterans of the Expeditionary Corps of the Southwest Region of France.
Thanks to these new aircraft, two helicopter sections were created, one attached to the 52 nd Air Liaison squadron based in Saïgon, the other attached to the 53 rd Air Liaison squadron of Hanoï. Moreover, that same year the Air Force bought 9 Westland Sikorsky S 51 in Great Britain and started training pilots and mechanics in Yeovil.
As of March 1953 the Air Force bought 6 Hiller H23 B powered by 200 HP engines. This increase in power brought such an improvement to the aircraft that it was soon decided to equip all Hillers with 200 HP engines. As a result of this increase both in equipment and in personnel, the two sections totaled 2,896 flight hours in 1953, evacuating 3,503 wounded and rescuing 24 pilots in the insurgents' territory. The first Sikorskys S 55 were delivered by the United States to the French Air Force in September 1953. Early in 1954, the French Air Force decided to transfer a part of its fleet of helicopters to the Army. This is why some Army pilots who had received their initial training in France, and who had been sent to Indochina, came to the 52 and 53 Air Liaison Helicopter squadrons for their operational training. Just a reminder here: Dien Bien Phu fell on May 7 th 1954. On July 1 st 1954 it was decided to merge the two Helicopters sections into the 65" Helicopter fleet, whose commanding officer was an Air Force Lieutenant Colonel with an Army officer of similar rank as second in command. Once fighting had stopped in Indochina, the fleet kept training pilots and was used until 1955 as VIP transport for the International Ceasefire Commission. Here is a summary of the gradual building of the helicopter fleet in Indochina:
· April 1950 ......................................................................... 2 Hiller 360 UH 12 A
· February 52 ....................................................................... 4 HillerH23A
· February 53 ....................................................................... 3 more H 23 As
· In the same year ................................................................ 6 Hiller H 23 B
· In 1952 .............................................................................. 9 Westland Sikorsky S 51
· Late in 53 and early 54...................................................... 18 Sikorsky S 55
In all, 42 aircraft. The activity of those helicopters in Indochina from April 1950 to September 30 th 1954 was:
· 7,300 hours and 5mn of operational flight
· 2,261 hours and 40 minutes of non-operational flight
Total: 9,561 hours and 45mn airborne for a total of
· 11,193 wounded evacuated.
· 38 pilots rescued and
· 80 soldiers airlifted from the Dien Bien Puh enclave.
A few final words if I may: All things considered, I dare say that, even if we only had a handful of helicopters in Indochina, it greatly contributed to raising troop moral, The men were well aware that in case they were wounded, their being airlifted by this new and quasi miraculous machine was their only chance since a swift evacuation would enable them to be operated upon within reasonable time and would spare them the pains a long and bumpy ground evacuation would have entailed. The same applied to the crews who had crashed behind enemy lines or to the escape prisoners of war. Furthermore, the ground evacuation of a single wounded soldier, either by carrying him or driving him away in a sanitary vehicle had to be done under the protection of an escort of about 40 men, all likely to be ambushed, where as when the helicopter was used, those ground troops were not diverted from their mission and were therefore able to carry on with their progression. Finally having recourse to the helicopter enabled the medical staff to stay in the hospitals instead of being scattered around the advanced medical units close to the theater of operations.
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Kory is the eldest of his siblings and always was the first to make the room fill up with happy energy and laughter. His soul was strong and positive. He was a lover of all Boston sports. He had a devotion to always trying to help people who were struggling.none time he even brought a local homeless man to thanksgiving dinner and then too him out to get him new clothes and gave him all the leftovers. His passion for art and music was spread to his close friends and family. He was everything you wanted in a friend. He was the best big brother to have, even if he struggled.
Kory struggled with addiction for many years but it did not spiral until close to the end of his life. After being arrested for trafficking and possession, he made the effort to get clean and get his life together. While awaiting trail and in between opiate blocker shots, is when the fatal day occurred.
Things aren't the same without you but I will always love you unconditionally, no matter what your struggles were. And j will never ever be embarrassed about it when someone asks me.


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30th Street Corridor Green Infrastructure Project Combines Environmental Education and Research | WUWM 89.7 FM
By: Josef T. Johnson
In: Environmental education
It wasn't too long ago that a desolate piece of land just north of Capitol Drive, surrounded by railroad tracks to the west and 31st Street to the east, was completely devastated. Today it is a thriving green space called Green technology station designed to capture rainwater. The project can be shot this Saturday as part of Doors Open Milwaukee.
The Wisconsin Independent Oil Company originally operated at the site, according to Tory Kress of the City of Milwaukee Redevelopment Authority.
"We knew there were brownfield issues because there was bulk oil storage at the site for a very, very long time, so we were concerned about what we were going to find out here," Kress said. "We wrote an EPA brownfield cleanup grant, but we sort of weren't sure exactly how we were going to get it out of the ground."
Northwestern Community Development Corporation
The project site after remediation but before construction of green infrastructure begins.
This is where the partners, starting with Community development company on the northwest side, entered the picture. Community development manager Sarah Bregant said her office was just steps away.
"So we can see the space from our window and once we see the city has been entered, [we thought] like what's the next step for this site? "Bregant said." Maybe we can step in as a nonprofit, write grants, maybe get different funding and really make it a space. cool green. "
Bregant said as the partners multiplied and their vision evolved: "It is now a water-focused environmental education destination, around outdoor education facilities. We can therefore show groups. "
Student interns benches painted with aquatic motifs grouped under a pavilion in the heart of the space.
"And the other great work of art is the mosaic of bottle caps that went up on the fence, so there are about 12,000 bottle caps that were collected that were screwed onto these 4×4 foot panels and then mounted on the fence. "
They spell out the words Green Tech Station.
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Part of the mural created by Artworks for Milwaukee interns using 12,000 bottle caps to spell Green Tech Station.
On the infrastructure side, the station's biological gullies and wetland-mimicking systems are designed to capture up to 100,000 gallons of stormwater at a time.
An underground cistern holds 20,000 gallons which can irrigate plants and trees or can be slowly released into the sewer system.
Hydrologist Nick Buer said his agency, the US Geological Survey, was also involved in the project – tracking precipitation as well as stormwater-carried contaminants at the site.
One of Marquette University's barrels testing the performance of various soil mixtures for green infrastructure projects.
"We watch everything. Your standard stuff like phosphorus, sediment, metals, but then we're going to start looking at PAHs, pesticides, pharmaceuticals; kind of anything we can throw at our urban environment that's out there, "Buer said. "We're trying to see what's going on in the water and then what the soil is filtering, basically. So what are all these plants and what is the soil doing to kill them. "
Tony Parolari teaches civil engineering at Marquette University. It taps into another vision of the Green Tech Station to encourage innovation in green infrastructure.
Parolari students recently filled white plastic barrels – think of a rain barrel without a cover – with different soil combinations.
"Half of the barrels have boiler slag, [an] industrial bioproduct mixed with these which has been reported to be good at absorbing phosphorus, "Parolari said. "In general, we are interested in how we can better design soils and vegetation in green infrastructure, in organic drains in particular."
Not far from the Parolari project, researchers and entrepreneurs will be able to pilot green technologies on a series of 30 test cells built above the large underground cistern.
Some of the people representing partner organizations in bringing Green Tech Station to life (left to right) Tony Parolari, Marquette University; Waniesha Smith, Reflo; Nick Buer, US Geological Survey; Sarah Bregant, Northwest Side Community Development Corporation; Tory Kress; City of Milwaukee Redevelopment Authority.
The test area was designed by another local partner, Reflo.
"One of the thoughts [is to test] different types of porous pavements and see how well they adapt to Wisconsin conditions, "said Reflo intern coordinator Wilniesha Smith. "And being able to demonstrate with the cistern underneath, instead of bringing water in there, we have the water that can be pumped."
Sarah Bregant of the Northwest Side Community Development Corporation believes the Green Tech Station has incredible potential, including career exploration.
"And reimagine what the 30th Street hallway can be like on some of the plots we left behind from Milwaukee's industrial past," Bregant said. "But there are other ways to reimagine these sites that serve a 21st century purpose, and then really kind of revitalize the land and nature in the process.
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John Whittingdale revelations: Timeline of key events
Wednesday 13 April 2016, 11:13am
John Whittingdale's role as Culture Secretary has been questioned Credit: PA
John Whittingdale is facing calls to withdraw from his role regulating the press after he revealed details of a relationship with a prostitute.
His position as culture, media and sport secretary has been questioned after Mr Whittingdale admitted he broke off the relationship because certain quarters of the press had found out about it in February 2014.
Here is a key timeline of events leading up to Mr Whittingdale's admission on Tuesday.
May 2005 - Mr Whittingdale is appointed Chair of the Culture, Media and Sport Committee
2009 - 2010 - He leads the Committee's into the News International phone hacking scandal, which eventually saw the News of the World close
April 2011 - Mr Whittingdale calls for a public inquiry into phone hacking at the News of the World
2011 - 2012 - Leveson inquiry carries out numerous public hearings into phone hacking
29 November 2012 - First part of Leveson inquiry published, meanwhile second part is yet to be published
August 2013 - February 2014 - The relationship Mr Whittingdale and the woman starts after the pair meet on Match.com
February 2014 - A journalist approaches Mr Whittingdale about the relationship, which ends around this time
May 2015 - The Maldon MP is appointed Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport
6 April 2015 - Press hacking victims accuse Government of reneging on press reform promises
12 April 2016 - Details of the relationship are revealed by Mr Whittingdale on BBC's Newsnight
13 April 2016 - Calls for Mr Whittingdale to step aside from his role regulating the press


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3 months on COBRA health insurance cost my family over $8,000, but it was our lifeline when my wife needed care
Matt Seidholz
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I'm a freelance writer and my wife's a nurse, which means we rely completely on her employer-provided health insurance.
Usually, it's great. But when my wife switched jobs? Not so nice. The Cadillac coverage we normally got from her work translated to COBRA payments in excess of $2,700 per month — for two people in their 30s.
But when we needed it, COBRA was still worth it because my wife has a chronic illness that requires regular care.
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I'm no expert at this whole freelance writing thing. But if I could give one piece of advice to my colleagues, it's this: find and marry someone with excellent health insurance.
Aside from being a wonderful partner, my wife is also a specialist nurse in a high-demand field. Her role comes with rock-solid stability and fantastic benefits. The low deductibles and minimal out-of-pocket expenses are beautiful things. What more could a freelancer ask for?
When my wife changed jobs, however, it was another story. Those benefits translated to extremely expensive COBRA health insurance payments. To the tune of $2,700 per month for two people in their 30s.
While a lot of younger folks would look at that price tag and run away to the marketplace, my wife and I eventually came to the conclusion that we had no choice but to shell out.
How we ended up with COBRA coverage
One day a little more than six months ago, my wife and I were living in Omaha, Nebraska. We were about to step into a movie when she got a phone call from a hospital in New York City. She was crying when she hung up. From happiness.
"I got the New York job," she told me.
We'd been wanting to move to New York for years. She'd already made a couple flights out there to interview with hospitals, and we'd been in suspense ever since. Now, with this job offer in hand, we could finally make it happen.
A whirlwind of logistics came next as we figured out how to ditch our Omaha apartment, find a place in Brooklyn, and set up life in a new city.
Health insurance was an after-thought. We figured we'd stay on her old company's insurance until her New York job's insurance kicked in, and all would be well.
But there was an issue. Her new job came with a probationary period for new employees. She wouldn't be eligible to join their plan for 60 days.
On top of that, my wife has a chronic illness, one that requires some expensive, recurring medical treatments.
In other words, going without coverage wasn't an option. We needed insurance for those 60 days.
Enter the COBRA.
How does COBRA work, anyway?
Let's talk about what COBRA is, and how you sign up.
COBRA is the federal law that entitles you to stay on your employer's health insurance plan for up to 36 months after you leave your job. Somewhat confusingly, nothing in COBRA's name makes any mention of health insurance. (COBRA stands for the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act).
Within 45 days of your last day at work, you'll get a letter in the mail from your previous company. It will outline what you're supposed to do — including who administers the company's COBRA plan, where you should send your paperwork, and, most importantly, the cost.
And there's the big catch.
While COBRA lets you stay on your employer's plan, your employer doesn't have to help pay for it anymore. You're on the hook for the entire monthly premium.
Trust me, you'll miss their contribution.
Between insurance premiums, copays, coinsurance, and out-of-pocket expenses, it takes about $20,000 each year to cover an American family's healthcare expenses. A truly eye-watering total.
While you're in your job, your employer is probably taking care of the lion's share of those costs. Employers in America shell out around $15,000 per household per year on their employees' healthcare, at last report.
That's 75% of the tab. When you leave your position, you leave that $15,000 behind, too. Which is why COBRA payments can be so enormous.
At least, that's how it worked out for my wife and me.
The day the COBRA bill came
In the days leading up to our New York move, scarcely a week would go by without us dropping a couple grand on something.
$2,000 to break our lease in Omaha. $2,000 for movers and a truck. $2,000 for a security deposit on the new apartment, plus $2,000 for first month's rent. (And we considered that a bargain. No broker's fee or last months' rent requirements!)
It was like someone ripped the stopper out of our savings, and it was all spinning down the drain.
At this point, we knew that we'd need to pay for COBRA coverage, but the letter from my wife's employer hadn't come yet. We were guessing at — and budgeting for — the cost of the monthly premiums.
How much could it be? $1,200? $1,500 at the most? We could handle that.
When the COBRA letter came, it floored us. Our premiums would be $2,753. Almost double the maximum we were budgeting for.
That letter spurred a stint of frantic phone calls and calendar calculus. We wanted to pay as few of those monthly payments as possible. Since my wife's probationary period was 60 days, we were hoping we could get away with just two months of coverage.
We spent hours on the phone. Calling my wife's new HR office to figure out the exact date her insurance would begin. Calling my wife's old HR office to find out when in the month her COBRA coverage would have to be renewed. Calling her doctor's office to do anything they could to shift her chronic illness treatment to earlier in the calendar year.
No dice. We couldn't move things around enough. We would be on the hook for three full COBRA payments — or nearly $8,300.
It hurt. But we did it anyway. In the end, we had no choice.
The takeaway: Do your own COBRA calculations
For us, the risk/reward math didn't work in our favor. We didn't dare go without healthcare coverage while my wife needed treatment, nor did we want to risk gambling on pre-approval from a new plan on the marketplace. What if it didn't come on time? That would mean my wife would go without treatment. Not an option.
We were stuck. For you, that might not be the case. Between jobs, you might be willing to ditch COBRA's high price tag for a more affordable plan on the marketplace. Or, if you really love to live dangerously, you might opt to go without healthcare coverage at all. (Not something I'd recommend, personally.)
The $8,300 hit to our savings was painful. Especially as we wanted to get out and explore our new town. But looking back, it was a small price to pay for peace of mind, knowing that my wife would be in a great new job in a great new city — and healthy while she was doing it all.
How do you put a price on that?
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Matt Seidholz is a Brooklyn-based freelance healthcare content writer and journalist. He splits his time between helping healthcare businesses talk to their customers, and helping readers understand topics like auto-immune disease, digestive dysfunction, and mental health. More about him at mattseidholz.com.
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Alice A. Carter
Alice A. Carter is co-founder and Professor Emeritus of San Jose State University's award-winning Animation/Illustration program. She is the former Co-Director of Education at the Walt Disney Family Museum, and currently President of the Board of Trustees at the Norman Rockwell Museum as well as visiting faculty for the University of Hartford's low residency MFA in Illustration. Carter earned her BFA at the University of the Arts and her Masters degree at Stanford University. Academic honors include San Jose State's Outstanding Professor award, a Fulbright Fellowship in Cairo Egypt, the New York Society of Illustrator's Distinguished Educator in the Arts award, and the Umhoefer Prize for Achievement in the Humanities.
Carter's illustration clients have included LucasFilm Ltd., Rolling Stone magazine, The New York Times, and ABC Television. Her work has been exhibited at galleries and museums throughout the country, including the New York Society of Illustrators' Museum of American Illustration, The Norman Rockwell Museum, the Art Institute of Houston, and the New Britain Museum.
Carter's publications include, The Art of National Geographic: One Hundred Years of Illustration; The Red Rose Girls: An Uncommon Story of Art and Love; The Essential Thomas Eakins; and Cecilia Beaux: A Modern Painter in The Gilded Age. Ms. Carter has curated exhibitions at the Woodmere Art Museum in Philadelphia, The Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, and The Society of Illustrators' Museum of American Illustration in New York City.
Carter is a member of the Hall of Fame Committee at the New York Society of Illustrators and has been active on the Advisory Board of Spectrum Fantastic Art and the CSU Entertainment Advisory Council.
Craig Elliott received his education at the famed Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California and studied under artists such as Harry Carmean and Burne Hogarth. Craig's carefully crafted and arresting images of nature and the human form have captivated audiences with their visual and intellectual celebration of the beauty in this world and beyond. In addition to his fine art work, Craig has had a hand in designing many of today's most popular animated films from studios such as Disney and Dreamworks. A multi-faceted artist, he is also an accomplished landscape architect, sculptor and most recently, jewelry designer and blacksmith, and maquette and figurine sculptor and painter.
After attending Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California, he began illustrating for various clients and started working full time in the animation industry. He has worked for companies such as Disney and Dreamworks, designing their animated films such as Hercules, Mulan, The Emperor's New Groove, Treasure Planet, Shark Tale, Flushed Away, Bee Movie, and Enchanted, Monsters vs. Aliens, and The Princess and the Frog. Other studios Craig has worked for other studios such as Warner Brothers, Illumination, Sony Pictures Animation, Marza, Blue Sky, Henson Studios, Paramount Nickelodeon and many more. Craig has also done fully painted comic book and cover artwork for Dark Horse Comics, World of Warcraft Trading cards, Illustrations for the 5th editor Dungeons and Dragons books, and more. Publishing is another interest of Craig's and he has published 5 book on his own thus far. He also loves to teach, and has taught for Art Center College of Design, Gnomon, Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art, Artstation and has created four long tutorials of his own process and techniques. Most recently, Craig has worked as an Art Director for Duncan animation studios, and Sideshow Collectables and as a Production Designer for Sony Pictures Animation, Aquamen Entertainment and Marza/Toei. Craig Is currently working for Henson Studios on a new film as well as putting together several shows of his own in hopes of working on them for Disney or Nextflix among others. Photograph by Greg Preston.
Learn more about Craig and view samples of his work at craigelliottgallery.com
Anthony Francisco has been a concept artist and an art director for films and videogames for eighteen years. He is currently the Senior Visual Development Concept Illustrator at Marvel Studios. Francisco helps with designing the heroes and villains for the Marvel cinematic universe. He was fortunate enough to have designed one of Marvel's most beloved characters for the big screen: Baby Groot! His other iconic characters include Loki for Thor: Ragnarok and the costumes for the Dora Milaje (Okoye and Nakia) for Black Panther. Francisco also has worked on all three volumes of Guardians of the Galaxy, Captain Marvel, Avengers: Infinity War, Antman, Antman and the Wasp, and Doctor Strange.
Learn more about Anthony and view samples of his work at @anthony_francisco_art
Courtney Granner
Courtney Granner is the co-founder and Professor Emeritus of San Jose State University's award-wining Animation/Illustration program as well as the former Co-Director of Education at the Walt Disney Family Museum. Granner completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at Western Kentucky University, post-undergraduate study at The Art Institute of Boston, and earned a Master of Arts degree from Syracuse University. Academic honors include the School of Humanities and the Arts Teaching Innovation Award and a Fulbright Fellowship in Cairo, Egypt.
In tandem with his teaching assignment, Granner has maintained an active professional career, first as a video game designer at Atari, then as an editorial art director, and more recently as a noted illustrator whose list of clients have included the Chronicle of Higher Education, New York Times, Washington Post, Philadelphia Inquirer, Business Week, United Airlines, American Airlines, IBM, Kiplinger's, Reader's Digest, and the New Yorker. His illustrations have garnered recognition from the Communications Arts Art Annual, the Print Regional Design Annual, the New York Society of Illustrators, the Los Angeles Society of Illustrators, and the San Francisco Society of Illustrators.
Granner's artwork has been represented in shows around the country, including exhibitions at the New York Society's of Illustrators Museum of American Illustration, The Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge Massachusetts, the Delaware Museum of Art, and Brigham Young University.
Granner has served as a member of the CSU's Entertainment Alliance Advisory Council, a group that connects 180 departments in 23 Cal State campuses to unique educational opportunities in the entertainment industry.
Forest Rogers
Forest Rogers, child of two painters, has been a professional artist all of her adult life. She received a BFA in Stage Design and an MFA in Costume Design from Carnegie-Mellon University in Pittsburgh. Forest applied her studies to an eclectic series of projects, working with paleontologists to produce dinosaur model prototypes and other nature-related toys, painting liturgical murals, and designing embarrassing giftware. She joined the National Institute of American Doll Artists (NIADA), which helped inspired her adventure in mixed-media sculpture. For the last fifteen years, she has focused on her own art, which has been fortunate enough to win three Spectrum Gold awards and three Chesley Awards in dimensional categories, as well as an Infected By Art Grand Prize and other mighty nice things. Her works are in many private collections and appear in numerous books and magazines. Forest plans to do her best-yet work in years to come, striking a blow for ancient persons everywhere.
Learn more about Forest and view samples of her work at forestrogers.com
Chie Yoshii
Chie Yoshii's oil paintings explore timeless psychological themes with a contrasting mix of techniques and styles.
On the one hand, the brushstrokes and the luminosity of her panels are reminiscent of traditional Flemish paintings, in which the details, the quality of shading, and the softness of each character's complexion are presented in a masterly manner. On the other hand, the subtle symbolism and compelling presence of the figures bring an unexpected air of accessible modernity.
Much of her work is inspired by the relationship between human psychology and mythical archetypes. The enduring themes are woven into surrealities filled with symbols and visual narratives. The enigmatic images embody contradicting elements such as novelty and nostalgia, innocence and sensuality, and strength and fragility, mirroring the complexity of our psyche.
Chie Yoshii was born in year 1974 in Kochi, Japan. She moved to the US to complete her BFA at Massachusetts College of Art in 2000 and studied with a realist painter Adrian Gottlieb from 2002 to 2008. Her paintings have been exhibited in galleries worldwide, including Dorothy Circus Gallery in Italy, Urban Nation in Germany, Corey Helford Gallery in Los Angeles, and William Baczek Fine Arts in Northampton, MA. She currently lives and works in Los Angeles.
For more information about Chie please visit: chieyoshii.com
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But since Shani Grimmond also shows her bikini bod, that is like twice the hotness! Oh, yeah… After this entry, you'd be watching her videos and you wouldn't care if it's mostly about makeup and beauty tips. You just got to see her more!
Aka Kashani Grimmond is an Australian YouTuber and beauty guru who posts her knowledge about make and lifestyle. And because of that, she has amassed over 1.6 million subscribers.
Kashani Grimmond was born on March 21, 1997, in Brisbane, Australia. She has a younger sister with whom she is very close and an older brother named Kallym. Since childhood, she had a keen interest in makeup and fashion.
Shani began her YouTube career on November 12, 2011, when she first created her channel. Since then, she has been consistently publishing beauty and fashion content on her channel. From makeup and 'GRWM' videos to fashion hauls and first impressions, Shani uploads everything related to beauty and fashion. She previously posted blogs on her Tumblr titled Vans and Spraytans before creating her self-titled Tumblr blog.
Many of her videos have crossed millions of views. Two of her most popular videos are ''17 Beauty Hacks EVERY Girl Should Know" and 'Clubbing Routine – GRWM'. Published a few years ago, these videos currently have over 3.7 million and over 2.6 million views respectively. In addition, she has also created inspired makeup tutorials for both Kendall Jenner and Kylie Jenner.
She started dating popular Instagrammer Johnathon Sauer in 2015; although they later broke up in 2018.
This ultra-gorgeous babe stands 5 feet, 8 inches and she possesses a 34C-25-35 figure.
Join her over 1.4 million followers on Instagram for her latest hot, hot posts.
Oh, and do check out our Shani Grimmon page for more of her sizzling pictures.


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Brooklyn Earth Mosaic is a blend of glass and natural stone to provide a modern look. Each sheet can be cut into six strips to be used as a border strip if required.


Sat we broke our 0-6 run. Our nhl play lost but Boston +11 went into overtime and they covered. And new orleans won outright as a dog. So a +1 unit day.
To keep things in perspective its been a wild month…starting out with a 10-0 run and just finishing a 0-6 run. but for jan we are at 38 bets …+7.42 units with a 19.53%return!
Today 1 play in the nba and 1 play in the nfl.
As to the new england line … all but one offshore book that i can see has -3 and odds from -120 to -135. So if you want New England +3.5 you have to buy the hook….I suspect you will have to lay around -120. Or you can take +3 and get anywhere from +105 to +115. Here in vegas most books have -3.5 -110. In any event If you cant find +3.5 at a reasonable price I would wait until game time to play since the money is coming in on indy.
5dimes has Pats +3.5 (-110).


Application's responsibility is, to read each message from the Message Queue (actually it is Thread's responsibility.) and process the message using its Window Procedure (actually it …... Open new project in Visual Studio. Now, New Project Window will open. Afterwards, select Web. After selecting Web, select ASP.NET Web Application (.NET Framework) under The Web. We need to give the project name in name column, which looks, as shown below.
In this tutorial, we'll create a web app using AngularJS framework. In this web app we'll implement Python REST API Authentication using Flask API.
"One of the easiest ways (TM)" to create simple GUIs in IronPython is using WPF, Visual Studio and Python Tools for Visual Studio. A simple GUI like asked (containing buttons, text boxes etc.) can be created using a visual designer and the functions doing the work can be created and wired with tool support (like generation or auto completion).
To create a Win32 C++ application, in the window, select to Visual C++ → Win32 → Win32 Project By default, Visual Studio will name your workspace the same as your project. As clarity plays an important role in software development, it would be beneficial to separate names of both project and workspace .
This question is more about methodology. I want to create a Python desktop application, but I don't want its GUI to be like tkinter or like PyQt.
14/03/2014 · If you do not have a Visual Studio IDE, you may download Express versions for free from MSDN website. the given code will create a sample Windows Forms application that will create a Form with a Button control and click on the button will display a text using a MessageBox.


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FORT MEADE, FLA. — The serene setting of Streamsong Resort is so unlike the typical Florida landscape. Instead of flatland and an abundance of loblolly pine and palmetto, the terrain undulates seductively, punctuated with lakes, grassy hills and towering sand dunes.
Streamsong Resort is a 16,000-acre retreat that is the brainchild of the Mosaic Company, which initially mined the land for phosphate, a main ingredient used in the production of fertilizer. After mining ceased, what was left behind was a unique canvas ripe for creating a masterpiece for recreation that now includes golf, fishing, hiking, tennis, bird watching and clay shooting. Mosaic hoped to show how reclaimed land could be commercially developed in an environmentally responsible manner and Streamsong is the result of those aspirations.
Situated in southwest Polk County near tiny Ft. Meade in central Florida, it's accessible by driving along stretches of back roads and two-lane country roads surrounded by farmland, citrus groves and small ranches dotted with an assortment of livestock. It feels like a journey to the middle of nowhere rather than the middle of a state noted for its tourism facilities. But once at the gates of the resort, the vistas suggest the potential for an exhilarating experience.
Above: Streamsong Resort is a massive complex with a state-of-the-art design that can't be matched in Florida.
Golf is at the heart of the resort's identity, with three standout courses designed in links-style by Tom Doak, Bill Coore, Ben Crenshaw and Gil Hanse. Coore and Crenshaw were the architects of Streamsong Red, while Doak created Streamsong Blue and Hanse was entrusted with the fashioning of Streamsong Black, which opened in 2017. Streamsong Blue and Streamsong Red are two 18-hole, par 72 layouts and were deliberately created for walking and include caddies, though carts are available at specific times during the day. Streamsong Black is a par 73 expanse.
The courses have enhanced the reputation of the entire resort, with each one being named to one or another "Best" rankings in a variety of categories. Streamsong Black was named Golf Digest's 2018 "Best New Course in North America," along with the two-acre 18-hole putting green. It's golf in its purest form and the scenic settings delight the senses. Golfers will no doubt revel in the challenges, but this resort is a getaway for the whole family. The natural environment of the entire resort plays a key role in the guest's experience.
The main lodge is built in perfect harmony with the natural surroundings and includes just 216 guest rooms and suites that feature floor-to-ceiling glass windows with a majority offering inspiring water views or glowing sunrises and sunsets. The spacious room amenities embrace a separate seating area for quiet time and include a writing desk, mini-refrigerator, dual HD televisions and an intimate library with choice classic novels. The lodge also contains a rooftop terrace that provides some incredible stargazing if the conditions are right. There are 12 additional guest rooms with similar decor in the clubhouse, which is the ultimate 19th hole.
Above: Streamsong Resort features championship golf and a world-class spa facility.
Just a short distance from the lodge is a truly unique fishermen's paradise. The streams and pristine lakes that dot the landscape are flourishing with Florida's famous largemouth black bass. Guides are provided and necessary to meander through the numerous passes that are the result of the early mining efforts in the region. All the equipment is provided and catch and release is the standard practice so others have the same opportunity to enjoy this exhilarating recreation.
A vacation wouldn't be complete without outstanding dining options — and Streamsong doesn't miss the mark. Stunning and sophisticated dining venues are part of the resort's decidedly genuine charm. Streamsong tempts every palate with five casual and fine dining options: Restaurant Fifty-Nine in the property's clubhouse is an elegant steak and seafood-themed restaurant. Food is served all day long and guests have an up-close and personal view of the Red and Blue golf courses. A new bistro, Bone Valley Tavern, opened in 2017 and is located in the Streamsong Black clubhouse.
The Sotto Terra is a full-service, fine dining eatery that serves contemporary Italian cuisine from a five-course prix fixe menu. P205 café focuses on Florida-style food, including Apalachicola oysters, conch chowder and key lime pie. Fragmentary Blue is a rooftop bar and lounge showcasing American pub cuisine. Lastly, Hemy's is a spot you can relax poolside and enjoy crisp salads, hearty wraps or sweet and savory snacks while enjoying lakeside views.
Above: Rooms with spectacular views and gourmet dining are what's offered at Streamsong Resort.
To really relax and rejuvenate, the AcquaPietra Spa, a 7,000-sq-ft grotto-style spa is definitely a destination in itself. It offers therapeutic water treatments, eight indoor treatment rooms, six unique pool experiences, hair and nail salon and men's barbershop. All of AcquaPietra Spa treatments feature Naturopathica products whose ingredients include tried and true seed oils, probiotics and botanical extracts to nourish the skin.
Getting to this out-of-the-way oasis may seem like a complicated journey, but once you've arrived, those thoughts will disappear quickly.
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Tom Wuckovich lives in Tampa and is the former senior editor at AAA Going Places Magazine. He currently works as a part-time writer and editor for the Tampa Tribune. He is a long-time member of the Society of American Travel Writers.


I was blog surfing a few days ago (or was it a few weeks ago?? LOL) I came across this Heart Wreath from Us and Them. She also provides a link to Sweet Little Smoothie and her wreath.
And I picked out several bags that have red on them.
The holiday World market ones were the bestest ones!
Excuse me as I grab my sharpening tool so I can sharpen my scissors. With this handy tool you can sharpen scissors on that little section there on the side about 1/2" from the end. You can also sharpen knives with it.
I've had this WONDERFUL tool for many years... I do believe I got it from the camping supplies section.
I used (heck I can't remember) 5 or 6 bags... At this point I was tired of cutting and even more tired of tying... I thought what can I do??? I am truly not impressed with my attempt here at this point.
folded it into thirds, cut along the folds and cut strips just like I did with the plastic bags... and I tied them on just like the plastic bags... (only I tore several of these as they tear unlike the plastic bags).
I had 3 pieces left over so I decided my heart needed a tail.
I nearly always take 3 or 4 photos of each thing.
But I only have this one... ugh... I am so sorry you have to see this horrible photograph.
So... here's the finished project hanging on our white door.
I'm still not overly impressed with it... but... it's some red in a heart-ish shape on the door... better than just the white door. It is easy.
Don't forget about my giveaway if you haven't already signed up!
Adorable! You come up with the greatest ideas!


I'm in a hurry. I eat too fast. I read books too fast. I skim the news on Yahoo. I half listen to my husband when he talks to me. I'm in a frenzy. My nerves are frazzled.
So I wrote a blogpost on slowing down. It sounded good, but could I really do it? Why slow down, anyway? In this world of microseconds and microwaves and instant everything, why take your time if you don't have to?
If I slow down, perhaps my nerves will un-frazzle. Maybe my handwriting will improve. Maybe I'll actually enjoy what I'm eating.
So what am I missing, anyway?
Wind blowing through the trees.
Waves crashing on the shore.
Discovering the meaning of a story or novel.
Actually hearing all of my husband's words. Not understanding; but hearing.
Hearing and understanding God's voice.
Taking time to show kindness to others, wherever I am.
These are all wonderful things. We miss many of them because we are in a hurry. We're self-absorbed, always on the way to the next place or the next chore. Turn off the television and in so doing, we begin to de-structure our lives. There's no longer any reason to put your book away, or come in from the front porch, or the back deck.
Put your feet up, sip your drink slowly and pretend the electricity is out.
On Slowing Down . . .
Dear Betty…I'm going to take a few minutes to say hello and to tell you to take your own advice…which is, of course…exactly what you have just written. It's too late at night for my mind to be in gear but I know you will grasp the intent right away….and smile. You are so kind and thoughtful…and fun….and…you chose the perfect husband who also happens to be my nephew… Ta-Dah! and Good Night!


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Q: How do I create a 10x10 addition table using PHP? I need a hand with this project I am working on, I cant seem to find out why my code isn't working. My goal is to display a addition table similar to this one:

My code for this table so far is:
<!DOCTYPE html>

<?php

$cols = 10;
$rows = 10;
?>
<?php echo "
";

<?php echo "
";
for($a = 1; $a < $rows;$a++)

echo'
';

for($b = 1;$b < $cols; $b++);
echo ''($answer = $a + $b); '	'

  echo"
";
  ?>

A: There are a bunch of typos and omissions. The worst are the missing or extraneous semicolons
Here is working code using array notation
https://onlinephp.io/c/a97d8
<?php
$cols = 10;
$rows = 12;
$table[]="

+	";
for($a = 1; $a < $rows;$a++) {
  $table[] = "$a	";
  for($b = 1;$b < $cols; $b++) $table[]= "".($answer = $a + $b)."	";
  if ($a<$rows-1) {
    $table[] = "
";
    $table[] = "
$a	";
  }
}
$table[] = "

";
echo implode($table);
?>

Output
Note the CSS  - it is quite complex
table tr:nth-of-type(2n+3) : stripe from 3rd row

table {
  border-collapse: collapse;
  font-weight: bold;
  color: blue;
  font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
}

table td {
  border: 1px solid #ccc;
  width: 2em;
  padding: 5px;
  text-align: center;
}

table tr:first-of-type {
  background-color: gold;
  color: black;
}

table tr td:first-child {
  background-color: pink;
  color: black;
}

table tr:first-child>td:first-child {
  background-color: orange;
}

table tr:nth-of-type(2n+3)  {
  background-color: #f2f2f2;
}

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A: Easiest way to do this is with PHP and CSS Grid:
https://paiza.io/projects/oHTe6JJGbeXX85Hij6X0VQ?language=php

<?php
    $rows = 10;
    $cols = 10;

    for($i=0; $i<$rows+1; $i++)
    {
        for($j=0; $j<$cols+1; $j++)
        {
            echo "
";
            echo $i == 0 && $j == 0 ? "+" : $i + $j;
            echo "
";
        }
    }
?>

Result:

.table {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(11, 1fr);
}

.table > div {
  font-family:sans-serif;
  padding: 5px 5px;
  border: solid 1px;
  text-align: center;
}

.table > div:first-child {
  background-color: orange;
}

.table > div:nth-child(11n + 12) {
  background-color: pink;
}

.table > div:nth-child(n+2):nth-child(-n+11) {
  background-color: goldenrod;
}

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"Rickety cabins, such as the miners live in, are easily knocked down and set up again, or put on wheels and moved across country," wrote Mary Wood-Simons in 1911. "In one instance, the mule shed of the old camp found itself metamorphosed into miners' shacks in the new camp." Others were more permanent with houses, schools, retail, blacksmiths, and churches, which later became towns or hamlets. They adopted names like 42 Camp, Blue Goose, Buzzard's Roost, Dogtown, Foxtown, Frogtown, Little Italy, Pumpkin Center, Red Onion, and Water Lilly.
Kansas miners played a key role in supplying lead and zinc needed during World War I and World War II. During the boom years, coal companies made large profits, which spurred workers to want increased wages and better conditions. When they staged strikes, the Kansas Supreme Court placed the mines under state control. Volunteers were brought in to replace the strikers to satisfy the state's need for coal. A group of women who were related to the strikers marched in protest in 1921. The marchers in this "Amazon Army" were considered heroes who risked arrest to support the strikers' efforts.
To protect workers from dangers, the state inspector of coal was established in 1883. As part of the regulation, boys younger than 12 years of age were prohibited from entering mines. An explosion at a mine near Frontenac in 1888 resulted in the death of 44 men and boys in Kansas' worst mining disaster and led to further regulations to improve working conditions and increase safety for the miners.
After peak production in 1926, most of the mining ended by 1970; all closed by 1997. Kansas miners produced 50 percent of all zinc and 10 percent of all lead mined in the United States, carrying to the surface nearly 2.9 million tons of zinc and 115 million tons of ore. A 1977 law was implemented to return the former mines to useful productive land. Many stories, photographs, inspection reports, and records of these miners are preserved in the collections of the Kansas Historical Society.


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How Unions Help All Workers, Not Just Members
by Adam Hardy | Aug 27, 2018
Young Raoul Julien had already worked for two years in the mule-spinning room in Chace Cotton Mill, Burlington, Vermont, when Lewis Hine took this photo in 1909.
Sometime during the turn of the century, a young boy in New York City wakes up before sunrise, eats a quick meal of rice and jellied veal and begins a shoeless walk to work. He sells newspapers that he can't yet read himself.
He hasn't learned to read yet because he doesn't go to school. He likely works up to 70 hours a week, earning pennies a day. And he's not an isolated case by any means. In the 1900s, child labor and 70-hour work weeks were commonplace. Cities across the U.S. were reaching populations over 1 million, and labor was in high demand. At the time, 18 percent of all U.S. workers were under 16.
Work conditions eventually changed three decades later, thanks to unions and collective bargaining. Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal legislation invigorated unions, which then led to the crown jewel: The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
Civics Lesson: A Brief History of Unions in the U.S.
Unions can be traced back to the very origins of our nation. According to History.com, disgruntled tailors held the first recorded protest over reduced wages in 1768. A few decades later in Philadelphia, shoemakers established the first sustained trade organization dubbed the Federal Society of Journeymen Cordwainers.
But it wasn't until a man named Samuel Gompers established the American Federation of Labor (AFL) in 1886 that union membership took off on a large scale. Following World War II, the AFL saw huge expansion and merged with another union federation, the Congress of Industrial Organizations. Their alliance established the AFL-CIO, the most popular labor union today.
Photo: The American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations in Washington, D.C.
Attribution: Mark Van Scyoc / Shutterstock
The FLSA passed in 1938. The law established a minimum wage, a 40-hour work week, overtime pay, and it banned companies from hiring children for dangerous jobs.
These are perks all Americans enjoy today, whether we're union members or not.
Today, unions still fight to better the workplace for everyone. Higher wages, health care coverage, paid time off, and parental leave have increased due to the work of unions.
Despite the benefits of unions, membership is dwindling. Membership peaked in the late 1960s, when one in three workers belonged to a union. Today, that number is closer to one in 10. And the private industry numbers are even lower, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics' latest Union Membership Survey.
There are perks specific to unions, though. The survey shows that union members make salaries 20 percent higher than those of non-members. And Union Plus says 92 percent of union members have workplace-related healthcare, versus 68 percent of non-members.
In some southern states, however, collective bargaining in the public sector is illegal. Restrictions such as these affect membership, which slows wage growth overall. Even as unemployment reaches record lows and the stock markets soar, employee wages remain stagnant, and the average worker hasn't felt the recent successes of the economy.
While unions have tackled the horrors of child labor and inhumane work hours in sweatshop conditions, the biggest hurdle ahead seems to be convincing private sector workers of the value unions offer all Americans.
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At Blind Cleaning Butler we will make your blinds like new again with our Ultrasonic Blind Cleaning Perth and blind repairs service by Star Cleaning Solutions. Blinds can be very expensive to replace so it is more cost-effective to clean and restore them. We, as blind cleaning Butler area experts always strive to provide a hassle-free service transforming those dirty, dusty, soiled, moldy and poorly maintained blinds, restoring them to their former beauty. Amazing clean, blinds that look good and smell fresh!
This is a very cost-effective treatment used by us at blind cleaning Butler that removes dust, grime, grease, dust mites, bacteria, mold and most stains from your blinds. Ultrasonic waves are used to vibrate the cleaning solution at extremely high velocity, causing millions of tiny bubbles to penetrate every part of the blind and then implode, removing every trace of unwanted grime.
Our same day blind cleaning Butler service offers removal of your dirty venetian blinds – or vertical blinds, aluminium blinds, roman blinds, roller blinds, cafe blinds, – at a convenient time of the day. They will be taken to our blind cleaner Butler warehouse for ultrasonic cleaning and small repairs if needed then returned and re installed later in the day. Other arrangement can be made on request, please call us to discuss.
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Q: How to apply CSS style to HTML file that is inside the public folder of React JS I'm learning React JS.I can apply CSS style to components that is inside the src folder.
But here is the query, how can I apply CSS style to a body tag of HTML file  which is sitting inside the  public folder. I have tried putting the CSS style inside the HTML file but it's not reflecting.How can I apply CSS stylle from src folder to HTML file of public folder? is that possible?
    <link rel='stylesheet' href='style.css'/>
    <meta charset="utf-8" />
    <link rel="icon" href="%PUBLIC_URL%/favicon.ico" />
    <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1" />
    <meta name="theme-color" content="#000000" />
    <meta
      name="description"
      content="Web site created using create-react-app"
    />
    <link rel="apple-touch-icon" href="%PUBLIC_URL%/logo192.png" />

    <link rel="manifest" href="%PUBLIC_URL%/manifest.json" />

    <title>React App</title>

    You need to enable JavaScript to run this app.

I have CSS file inside the src folder and imported it to index.js
import React from 'react';
import ReactDOM from 'react-dom';
import App from './App';
import 'bootstrap/dist/css/bootstrap.css'
import './style.css'

const root = ReactDOM.createRoot(document.getElementById('root'));
root.render(<App/>)

A: You can search for your global CSS file (App.css or index.css).
body,
html {
   //your style
}

A: You can add your style to your style.css file. Adding style in the public/index.html file is not the best practice
body {
  // your style
}

A: Add style.css in your root project (Not in a public folder!) then import it in your index.js file like:
import "./style.css"

A: Your App component should include react components in itself in src folder. Each of those react components can have styling via import. For example:
import "./YourComponentName.css"

When you import styling in a react component, it is rendered with all other files to main App component and they directly affect html file in public folder.
In other words, no need to change html file in public folder. Just import styling at the top of component file and ,if it's rendered correctly, styling will be visible.
To change body of that html file in public directory , import styling to index.js file in src folder, and address the body tag in css (without dot before the tag , which will make body as a class reference )


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Hebrew Public Model
Staten Island Hebrew Public will open in fall 2022
Staten Island Hebrew Public is an exceptional, diverse public charter school that teaches Modern Hebrew to children of all backgrounds and prepares them to be successful global citizens.
Staten Island Hebrew Public At a Glance
Staten Island Hebrew Public will be a free, public charter school open to all age-and grade-eligible students residing in New York City, with preference given to residents of Staten Island. The school will be located on Staten Island's Midland Beach. We aim to:
serving students in kindergarten and 1st grade
Grow to include Grades
Ultimately Serve
students with three class sections in each grade
Hebrew Public's unique model focuses on:
Rigorous instruction in English Language Arts (ELA), math, science, social studies, Modern Hebrew language, music, art, dance, physical fitness, and chess.
Immersive Modern Hebrew instruction, bringing Israel to life in the classroom.
Individualized math and English language arts learning paths for each student.
Advanced STEM curriculum, including technology integrated into the curriculum.
Supportive services are available for English Language Learners and special education students.
A curriculum designed to develop students' attributes of global citizenship: empathy, cross cultural understanding, and inclusivity.
Extended school day and year.
After school options and yellow bus transportation available.
Hebrew Studies
At the heart of our school's mission is our innovative language program that supports students to become proficient in Modern Hebrew. All formal and informal communication between students and Hebrew instructors will be exclusively in Hebrew.
We use the Proficiency-based Approach, considered the gold standard in foreign language learning, to teach the Hebrew language. The Hebrew Program assists students to develop at different rates in all four language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. We recognize that language acquisition happens in a nonlinear way. Students can often listen to and recognize Hebrew words long before they are able to use them in their own writing or speaking.
Today, public schools across the country offer dual language programs in a wide range of languages, including Chinese, Spanish, Greek, and Arabic. These program, which have grown largely in response to demands from local communities, are a proven way of getting students more engaged in their studies, building literacy, raising academic achievement, and preparing children to live and thrive in a global, interdependent environment. The incorporation of an intensive focus on a foreign language in a school's curriculum supports positive evidence-based learning and developmental outcomes in students.
Hebrew teacher Elana Weinberg explains Hebrew Public's approach to teaching children a second language.
Please use the contact form below to send Staten Island Hebrew Public a message. We'll respond as quickly as possible.
Hebrew Public is a growing national network of dual-language charter schools that serves as the School's Charter Management Organization (CMO), and is responsible for all aspects of the school's work. Find out more.
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WASHINGTON – After President Donald Trump held a celebration for the National Day of Prayer in the Rose Garden, and signed an executive order setting up a new faith-based office, Vice President Mike Pence did an interview with CBN News' David Brody – in his office.
The new executive order expands upon a religious freedom executive order signed last year. Vice President Pence says it makes sure all levels of the federal government are partnering with faith-based groups on various federal programs.
"This is really about making sure that as we develop policies for the country, that we are always making room for those inalienable rights, the free exercise of religion that Americans cherish," the vice president explained.
While the White House faith initiative is making headlines, it's what's happening behind the scenes inside the White House that is having quite a bit of spiritual impact.
For a while now, CBN News has reported how evangelical Christians have unprecedented direct access with President Trump. It has led to input on policy and consistent prayer among Cabinet members. Pence says there is prayer going on inside the White House all the time, not only on the National Day of Prayer.
"There's prayer going on on a regular basis in this White House. And it's one of the most meaningful things to me, whether it's public meetings or not, I've lost count of the number of times that the president has nudged me, or nudged another member of the Cabinet and said, 'Let's start this meeting with prayer,'" he told Brody.
Praying for peace in Jerusalem is also on the hearts and minds of evangelicals. The administration is preparing for the new embassy in Jerusalem to open later in May. Mr. Pence said he recently saw photographs of some of the finishing touches being put on, and he says the White House is still finalizing plans about the American delegation.
"When we open the American Embassy in Jerusalem, we will in a very real sense end this historic friction, we'll embrace reality," the vice president said. "And President Trump and I believe that in doing that, that peace in the region becomes more possible."
One of the biggest threats to Israel is Iran. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recently pointed to thousands of Iranian documents showing how he says Iran had been lying for years about the extent of its nuclear program. This comes as President Trump is prepared to decide whether the United States should essentially pull out of the current Iran nuclear deal.
Pence says the United States has confirmed the authenticity of the materials that Israel obtained.
"Despite what Iran said for years, (that) they had never attempted to develop a nuclear weapon, clearly here are volumes of evidence that prove that Iran was in a headlong rush up unto and past the beginning of the 21st Century to develop a nuclear weapon," the vice president said. "And that is obviously going to color our evaluation of the Iran nuclear deal."
CBN News also asked Pence about yet another comedian going after him for his beliefs.
Last time, it was Joy Behar of "The View". This time, it was Michelle Wolf at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, criticizing Vice President Pence's pro-life views.
Watch Pence respond to on the controversy following comedian Michelle Wolf's comedy "speech" at the White House Correspondent Association dinner last weekend.
"I'm pro-life and I don't apologize for it," he said. "It comes with the territory. As the Bible says, I count it all joy when I endure trials or criticisms."
The vice president says he and President Trump are remaining focused on their goals for the administration and the American people.


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In some cases it's just better to walk away, lucky for Shakar, Belvie popped up just in time. I'm not sure if grilled kitty was on the menu.
She still could have set his clothes on fire though.
Why fry? Good ol' Mister manipulator seems to be one of those types that view the outward appearance as vital. I say turn his fur pink and baby blue…make him a spectacle for the others. Harmless (which is good at a party), amusing, and oh, so insulting. There are weapons and tactics besides blades, brute force and blasting away at magic.
Yeah, but, honestly… it just isn't as satisfying. Nothing can quite equal the feeling of your hands and arms and teeth rending apart flesh, the sound of bones breaking and your victim screaming, the sensation of pure, primal dominance and triumph as you grasp their severed head by the air and twiel it about, roaring your superiority for all to hear.
How about introducing a slow venom into the system that leaves pain nerves alone but slowly dissolves flesh, blood and bone, cause a slow, painful, gruesome and, for you, enjoyable death over the period of about a week.
Ahh, the talk of villains. Ever an interesting and intillectual conversation, is it not? Cheerio, I'm off to go kill something.
By the way, vivid torture discription.
Smug noble is smug. If I were there, I'd probably pull off my glove (if I was wearing one), smack him across the face, and challenge him to a duel. Obviously, he isn't considerate enough to figure that, by insulting someone that Hero went out of his way to care for, he could be considered as having insulted Hero himself. Still, I'm intrigued to see how this moves forward.
It's obvious that character was someone sended by Lady Cleo.


History: Juan Pablo II has been present on the Island for a long time. Prior to its present location, it was in a small house on 30Av. donated by a local family. Several years ago a local woman donated a parcel of land north of the transversal highway that eventually became the property of an international organization known as "Caritas". This organization was created in the Vatican and is the arm of the Catholic Church that deals with and in some cases funds charitable organizations. Through Caritas and the Quintana Roo State Government, the facilities that presently house Juan Pablo II, were constructed. These facilities, which are capable of housing eighteen residents, currently serve only nine.
Problem: At the present time, Juan Pablo II, is only funded by donations and payments from the residents due to recent funding cuts by Caritas, local and state governments. The Home is running at a deficit of approximately $2,000.00usd per month. Many payments have already been delayed, but staff and suppliers must be paid to continue operations. Juan Pablo II is in a very grave situation. Fortunately, after meeting with the Mayor Fredy Marrufo, we received his support and the promise of city funding to allow operations to continue through May, 2014.
Goals: The Board of Directors of Casa Hogar Juan Pablo II, have been offered a long term lease on the property and facilities, from Caritas, for a token amount. This will allow our organization to collect and control funds for the operation of this essential program and to ensure its' stability and growth into the future. Our attorneys, working pro bono, are preparing the new corporate documents and sorting out the details of our association with Caritas and the Nuns. With present income bolstered by expanded donations, more residents, and hopefully, sponsorship by a charitable institution, Juan Pablo II can continue to expand its operation and be an ongoing benefit to Cozumel's elderly.
Immediate Needs: Cozumel's government and our local population have been outstanding in giving their time, energy, and support to Juan Pablo II. In addition, each member of the Casa Hogar Juan Pablo Board of Directors has made a financial commitment to the effort to save this necessary service for Cozumel. However, we need help from our friends and associates. Please take a moment to let us know if we can count on your good will and financial support. Without you, we feel that Juan Pablo II could be a lost cause.


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Screenshot Capture is a Chrome extension that simplifies taking snapshots to 2-clicks
Firefox has a built-in screenshot tool which is simple to use, and more importantly easy to access. With Google Chrome however, it's a different story.
Let me explain. Here's how you can take a screenshot in Chrome. Press F12 to access the developer tools, follow this with the hotkey Ctrl + Shift + P, to open the command panel. Type the word screenshot (in the box that appears) and the browser will display a bunch of options; to capture an area, full size (page), node or a screenshot (of the on-screen content). Select the option and your screenshot is ready.
So it takes two keyboard shortcuts, typing a word, and then a click just to take a screenshot? Well, you can simplify this to just two clicks, or a hotkey and a click, with the help of the Screenshot Capture extension.
I recommend pinning the add-on to Chrome's toolbar for quick access. Optionally, you can use a hotkey Alt + S. The keyboard shortcut can be customized from the add-on's settings page in Chrome. Click the button and the cursor changes to a crosshair, use it to drag a box around the area that you want to capture. When the screenshot is saved, the add-on will display a notification banner to indicate the same.
With the default settings, the plugin saves the images to a file. Screenshot Capture names the pictures with the timestamp when the snapshot was taken. e.g. Screenshot Capture - 2021-05-26 - 20-48-03. The extension saves the images in the PNG format, though you can switch to the JPG container.
To change the capture method, go to the add-on's options page. You may choose the capture viewport, which sort of acts like a Print Screen shortcut, to capture the content you see on the current web page. Crop and save is the default option which I described earlier. The third and final option, is Crop and Wait, which brings the crosshair cursor, but when you draw a box, it doesn't save the image immediately. So, you can use this to adjust the box's size by dragging the corners, or even move it around. To finalize the screenshot, click the toolbar button or use the hotkey again.
Now, coming to the save options, Screenshot Capture creates an image file when you take a snapshot. It has two other options, both of which save the image to the clipboard, but in different ways. The first setting saves the picture as a Data URL String. The last one sends the screenshot to the clipboard, as a binary image file, so you can paste it in any application you'd like to use.
Screenshot Capture preserves the original DPI size (prevents downscaling) of the content, if you want it to save the actual size, you'll have to toggle an option in the extension's settings. I used the extension with Microsoft Edge and Chrome 91, and had no trouble with it.
The source code of the extension is available on GitHub. A friend of mine asked me to help him find a Chrome extension that would save the image to the clipboard, and we settled on Screenshot Capture after trying some non-open source plugins. Occasionally, the add-on bugged out, this only happened to me twice over several dozen tries, the icon changed to the screen capture mode, but it wouldn't take the screenshot. To fix this, just reload the page. It's a shame that it doesn't support full page screenshots.
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Yuliya said on May 31, 2021 at 10:45 am
hmm 🤔🤔🤔
https://i.imgur.com/1YTTnTy.png
Trey said on May 31, 2021 at 11:53 am
Yuliya – The title says "simplifies".
chesscanoe said on May 31, 2021 at 4:31 pm
For my purposes running Windows version 21H1 build 19043.1023 and the new improved IrfanView 4.58 – 32 bit, one press of prt sc key or right click image and click Copy Image, followed by one click on the taskbar for IrfanView shortcut followed by ctrl-V gives me exactly what I need for further image processing. Lots of ways to skin a cat; I prefer to avoid extensions when possible.
solidsnake said on June 1, 2021 at 8:53 pm
This is how it looks in Vivaldi.
https://imgur.com/kaSKVNH
It open on one click. Can be set to a hotkey, mouse gesture or called through quick commands.


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In this chapter of our Annual Insurance Review 2020, we look at the main developments in 2019 and expected issues in 2020 for health and safety.
Key developments in 2019
Last year, we mentioned that the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) would be focusing on mental health in 2019. The HSE highlight that one in four will suffer with a problem with their mental health at some point, and that stress is a major cause of sickness absence in the workplace at a cost of over £5 billion per year. According to the Labour Force Survey published on 30 October, 595,000 workers suffered from work-related stress, depression or anxiety in 2017/18, while 15.4 million working days were lost to these conditions. The total number of cases in 2018/19 was reported as 602,000. Given the significant impact that problems with mental health have on our day-to-day lives, the HSE's continued focus on this important topic has been welcomed.
Following on from the updated first aid guidance on the issue of mental health issued by the HSE at the end of 2018, in March 2019 they released a work book "Tackling work related stress using the Management Standards approach", designed to help employers assess the risks of their employees suffering stress at work and providing practical guidance. It forms part of a suite of practical guides and toolkits that the HSE has produced to help confront the issue of work related stress and promote the well-being of employees – all of which are available to download online from the HSE's website, free of charge.
What to look out for in 2020
Last year there were two high profile inquests into deaths caused by severe allergic reactions to food - Natasha Ednan-Laperouse, who suffered a fatal allergic reaction after eating a roll containing sesame seeds, and Owen Carey, whose allergy to dairy prompted a fatal reaction after he was served a chicken burger which contained buttermilk.
Following a campaign led by Natasha's parents, legislation officially known as the Food Information (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2019 was introduced on 5 September. The government has confirmed that 'Natasha's Law' will come into force in October 2021. It will require all businesses serving pre-packed food to ensure it has a list of all ingredients and allergens noted on a label which must be affixed to the product.
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has already implemented a plan of improvements expected to modernise food regulation by 2020. This includes a plan to have online registration of all food businesses to assist their regulation by the relevant Local Authority. Specific to the death of Owen Carey, the FSA have also confirmed their intention to produce a simple aid memoire for Environmental Health Officers and Trading Standards Officers to assist in their regulation of food safety. They also intend to publish an updated version of "Safer Food Better Business" which will involve a review of allergen information. There will be a clear focus on the labelling of food allergens and the regulation of businesses in this area.
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Q: Recursively replace characters in a python3 dictionary I have seen lots of answers around replacing a particular character in a dictionary recursively. But those are dictionaries within dictionaries.
I'm looking for a solution to recursively replace certain characters or words in all the values of a python dictionary, but the dictionary values can be a string, int, dict or array. Example,
pydict = {
  'type': 'identity1',
  'desc': ['tan', 'grey', 'blue_brown'],
  'location': {
    'warehouse': "area '1'",
    'warehouse2': 'area 2'
  },
  'quant': 2
}

replacement_dict = {'tan': 'orange', "'": '"', '2': '3'}

So every word or character that matches in the key of replacement_dict in the pydict value I would like to replace with the replacement_dict value.

A: It's pretty simple, you first handle all the cases where you want to deepen your recursion, i.e. lists and dicts, then just apply the replacement. I have assumed that all actual data is of type string, but I'm sure You can handle more cases (I just don't want to type them out). Code below.
pydict = {'type': 'identity1', 'desc': ['tan', 'grey', 'blue_brown'], 'location': {'warehouse': "area '1'", 'warehouse2': 'area 2'}, 'quant': 2}

replacement_dict = {'tan': 'orange', "'": '"', '2': '3'}

def replace_rec(d):
    if type(d)==list:
        d = [replace_rec(x) for x in d]
    elif type(d)==dict:
        for k in d.keys():
            d[k] = replace_rec(d[k])
    else:
        for k, v in replacement_dict.items():
           d = str(d).replace(k,v)
    return d

r = replace_rec(pydict)
print(pydict)
print(r)


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A couple of Japanese car brands increase their prices.
Searching for a brand new car? This week, two brands from the Land of the Rising Sun have imposed the Philippines' Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) Act on their vehicles. Find out how it affected prices in this recap.
Bermaz Auto Philippines (BAP), the exclusive distributor of Mazda vehicles and parts, has introduced its new price list early this week. The Mazda2, Mazda3, Mazda6, CX-3, and MX-5 follow an increase that ranges from P10,000 to P235,000. Moreover, all variants of the CX-5, except for the 2.2L twin turbo diesel AWD Sport, now carry higher prices. Meanwhile, the prices of BT-50 pickup and CX-9 remain the same.
Also, Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) has released its announcement with a steep raise. The outgoing Crosswind receives a P90,000 to P110,000 swing to its price, while the 3.0L variants of the mu-X added P237,000 to P247,000 to its SRP. On the other hand, the prices of 2.5L mu-X and the D-MAX pickup truck seem not affected by the TRAIN Act.
BYD, Chevrolet, Mahindra, Nissan, Suzuki, and Volkswagen, among the mainstream brands, have yet to announce new pricing after imposition of the Philippines' new excise tax system.


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The stuff memories are made of — springtime's first asparagus.
At first nothing came to mind. Maybe my long-term memory is shot, but it's only in certain situations that memories come flooding back, much like looking at an old photograph.
Whenever I see the first crop of asparagus at the farmers' market I feel like I'm 9 years old, strolling with my father. It was a tradition we honored long after I went away to college, until the land was developed.
I experienced another flashback when writing yesterday's post about broiled lobster tail. If I made the honor roll in junior high and high school, I was rewarded with a meal at the Chanute Country Club, where I could order anything I wanted. The most expensive item was the broiled lobster tail with drawn butter. I don't think I've had a broiled tail for more than 20 years. I remember them as being sweet and rich, even though now I know they were probably frozen and not top quality.
Artichokes are another item that evokes my early days in Kansas City, when I introduced my family to whole steamed artichokes, served with melted butter flavored with lemon, pepper and tarragon.
At first they were hesitatant to try them, particularly when it got to the thistle covering the heart. However, they quickly became hooked. Every time I came home I brought some along for our first meal together.
Rice flour cookies might not be something that would appeal to many people. Growing up I had asthma and was allergic to many foods including corn, dairy, wheat and chocolate. That meant that most baked goods and sweets were off-limits.
My mother eventually found a source for rice flour and a condensed milk product called Milnot, which the allergist thought I could tolerate, but we had to drive more than 100 miles to find them. She was finally able to make cookies. Even though I loved them at the time, it's another flavor that's probably best left to my memory.
Tostadas are also near and dear to me. My hometown boasted of having the only Mexican restaurant in southeast Kansas. The La Rosa de Oro became a regular stop (at least once a week), and I always ordered the crisp tortillas covered with refried beans, meat, lettuce, cheese, smothered with hot sauce. My father owned a meat market and when I was allowed to drive I delivered meat to many restaurant kitchens, including La Rosa. I became friends with the cooks, mostly aunts and cousins of the owner, and they taught me how to make chile con queso and other specialties.
Just thinking about these items unleashes about a dozen other food touchstones — the hated and beloved German molasses cookies my grandmother made every Thanksgiving; the spaghetti sauce with green olives that was a Christmas Eve staple and the smell of broling a sirloin steak for breakfast each morning (oh, did I mention I was also allergic to eggs) — all things that shaped my palate and make me realize how fortunate I am today.


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Q: How does prepared statement skip the escape characters? I have a query like this
   val ps = con.prepareStatement(s"SELECT * from employee where name LIKE ?")
    ps.setString(1, "%" + searchTerm + "%")
    val rs = ps.executeQuery()

and when I print the prepared statement, I get
:HikariProxyPreparedStatement@710925960 wrapping com.mysql.cj.jdbc.ClientPreparedStatement: SELECT * from employee where name LIKE '%abc''%'

If i run the SELECT query in the mysql editor, I get error because the query is malformed.
But when I run the prepared statement, I don't get error. Why is that ?
What query does prepared statement run, if the above query gives error? I see an empty result set, which means the query did not fail. Does the prepared statement change the query by itself ?

A: When you use a prepared statement, the values of parameters are not combined with the query until after it is parsed. So there's no way any special characters in the parameter value can upset the syntax of the query.