Bankrupt supplier, GM and unions likely to reach concession agreement in late Feb., well past deadline.
WASHINGTON -- An agreement on wage and benefit concessions among the United Auto Workers, General Motors Corp., Delphi Corp. and a group of investors who may pump up to $3.4 billion into bankrupt Delphi isn't likely to be completed until late February at the earliest -- weeks past the Wednesday deadline, two people involved in the negotiations said Monday.
These people downplayed a report published Friday that said Cerberus Capital Management LP and its partners might drop their investment in Delphi because the UAW is resisting proposals for sharp pay cuts.
They told the News that discussions about the many complicated issues were progressing and would go on for weeks.
"We are continuing negotiations," one person close to the talks said Monday. "We're a long way from threats."
There are several negotiating sessions scheduled for later this week between UAW officials and hedge fund Cerberus, including the head of the fund's automotive unit, David Thursfield, a former Ford Motor Co. executive.
Under a plan approved in U.S. Bankruptcy Court earlier this month, an investment group led by Cerberus and Appaloosa Management LP has the right to buy shares in a restructured Delphi for up to $3.4 billion and could own up to 72 percent of the recapitalized company. It would also get six seats on Delphi's 12-member board of directors. But the equity funds have a right to withdraw after Wednesday if no deal is reached on union concessions.
Other investors include Harbinger Capital Partners Master Fund I, Merrill Lynch & Co. and UBS Securities LLC.
Delphi, which filed for bankruptcy protection in October 2005, wants to close 21 of its 29 U.S. plants while shedding 20,000 hourly jobs and thousands of salaried jobs.
It hopes to emerge from bankruptcy in the second quarter of this year with renegotiated labor agreements that sharply reduce its labor costs, especially for those remaining workers who are still being paid higher wages.
Delphi has replaced many workers who took buyouts or early retirement offers with lower-paid new hires.
Delphi spokeswoman Claudia Piccinin said Monday that talks were continuing between Delphi, GM and its unions.
"We're going to continue to negotiate until a consensual agreement is reached," she said.
Earlier this month, Delphi's executive chairman, Robert S. "Steve" Miller, said he was hopeful a deal would be reached.
"This is a labor transformation case, first and foremost," Miller said at a Jan. 11 court hearing. Delphi could end up in a "maelstrom" if it hasn't reached a union deal before the UAW begins contract talks this summer with Detroit automakers, he said.
Under the Cerberus deal, GM would receive 7 million shares of common stock in the reorganized Delphi, $2.63 billion in cash and an unconditional release of alleged Delphi claims against GM. That money would help defray GM's costs connected to Delphi's bankruptcy, which GM estimates range between $6 billion and $7.5 billion.
Earlier this month GM CEO Rick Wagoner said he was hopeful a deal would be reached soon. "We can envision potential for a solution in the relatively near term," Wagoner said. "I would hope that next year ... we can talk about how it was done relatively early in '07."
A Delphi bankruptcy court hearing is set for Feb. 15. The agenda has not been finalized.
To get approval for its restructuring plan and eventually emerge from bankruptcy, Delphi must reach final agreements with its unions over future labor costs and the right to close plants, as well as reach agreement with GM over outstanding business issues, Miller said. To get those agreements, it needs a viable financing plan that GM and the unions support, he said.
Appaloosa already is Delphi's largest stockholder, with 9.3 percent of shares worth about $200 million. Appaloosa also owns a large chunk of Delphi bonds.
Cerberus and Appaloosa can withdraw if no deal is reached with the UAW by Jan. 31, but they have no plans to do so as long as they are making progress, people close to the talks said Monday.


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The Contractor shall complete all work necessary for substantial completion by 540 calendar days from receipt of the Notice to Proceed.
The Fund's project specific goals for this project are 12% MBE and 18% WBE and 3% SDV.
A pre-bid conference and project walk through will be held on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. with all contractors assembled at the Physical Plant Facilities at the SUNY-College for Technology at Farmingdale Campus located at 2350 Broadhollow Road, Farmingdale, NY 11735.
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National Geography Standards for Elementary Schools
By Andrew Aarons ; Updated September 26, 2017
In elementary school, students learn to identify geographical regions.
Though educational standards are maintained at a state level in the United States, most states use national standards in preparing curricula. When it comes to geography classes in elementary schools, educators rely on the National Geography Standards, developed in the 1990s by the American Geographical Society, the Association of American Geographers, the National Council for Geographic Education and the National Geographic Society. The guidelines were published in a book called "Geography for Life."
Six Elements
The National Geography Standards in "Geography for Life" are organized around six essential elements, which replaced the "Five Themes of Geography" used by educators prior to 1994. The six elements are "the world in spatial terms, places and regions, physical systems, human systems, environment and society and the uses of geography." Not all of these elements are covered in elementary school education, though most elementary school geography courses lay the foundation for understanding geography's six elements.
Eighteen Standards
The six elements of geography are made up of 18 standards for geography education and further focus geography education. The standards are clearly outlined in "Geography for Life," and educators expect all students to have an understanding of all 18 standards by the end of high school. In elementary school, geography study often doesn't begin until third grade, so the four years of elementary education don't touch on all 18 standards.
Early Grade Geography
In grades three and four, students learn how basic geography tools like maps, compasses and GPS are used to organize information about people, places and the environment. Students also learn how to locate physical places and regions defined by either physical characteristics, such as mountains and oceans, and human features, such as cities and states. Students begin studying population, culture, settlement, economic activities and political activities and the effects of physical systems within a community, such as the way some areas are better for farming and some for logging.
Grades Five and Six
By the end of elementary school, students build on the knowledge from grades three and four, using geography tools to interpret information about people, places and the environment, perhaps by making maps or reading distance between places on a map. Instead of identifying regions, students learn how to describe regions based on physical characteristics and learn about the physical processes that shape the Earth's surface, such as tectonic plates and weather systems. Their understanding of the effects of physical systems on a community becomes regionalized, with greater specificity in the local region.
StudentsFriend.com: The National Geography Standards
Pennsylvania Department of Education: Academic Standard for Geography
Living in Canada, Andrew Aarons has been writing professionally since 2003. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in English literature from the University of Ottawa, where he served as a writer and editor for the university newspaper. Aarons is also a certified computer-support technician.

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I'm really excited to be sharing a wedding with you from my home base of Melbourne. As is often the case with real love stories, these two were always in each other's orbits. However, they didn't connect until a chance meeting at a restaurant.
In life, you'd be lucky to meet very generous souls like Lynsey and Kai.
Think of a person in your friendship group that has a mothering nature, towards whom everyone gravitates. Lynsey is that person. She used to drive me to and from church when I was a poor uni student with no driver's license. Once on one of those trips, her car broke down and when the RACV man arrived, he took a look at her clutch, moved it off 'parked' mode, shook her hand and drove off. She said we were never to speak of that incident again and 10 years later I write about it on this post.
When we first chatted about me photographing their wedding, Kai encouraged me to fully create to my heart's content as they trusted me as an artisan. That was true encouragement as they called out things in me that I hadn't even seen yet, and of course still remember to this day.
Kai and Lynsey's wedding happened on a perfect summer day at Holy Trinity Anglican Church Doncaster. It was a quietly beautiful ceremony filled with worship and loving words. It was an honour to shoot for them.
How about you? Tell me about the very generous souls in your life.


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AG Mike Hunter: Majority of $270M opioid settlement to establish endowment for OSU Center for Wellness & Recovery
Posted 2:01 pm, March 26, 2019, by K. Butcher
Attorney General Mike Hunter
TULSA, Okla. – Oklahoma's attorney general announced a settlement with one drug company in the state's lawsuit against the nation's leading manufacturers of opioid pain medications.
Attorney General Mike Hunter says the settlement with Purdue Pharma is $270 million.
According to Hunter, the settlement will establish a nearly $200 million endowment at the Oklahoma State University's Center for Wellness and Recovery, which will go toward treating a nationwide addiction epidemic.
The endowment provides funding for an entity that will receive the initial $102.5 million that will go to OSU's Center for Health Sciences Center for Wellness and Recovery.
Hunter's office says starting January 1, 2020, "the entity will receive an annual $15 million payment over a five year period. During the same five year timeframe, it will receive ongoing contributions of addiction treatment medicine, valued at $20 million."
"The addiction crisis facing our state and nation is a clear and present danger," Attorney General Hunter said. "Last year alone, out of the more than 3,000 Oklahomans admitted to the hospital for a non-fatal overdose, 80 percent involved a prescription opioid medication. Additionally, nearly 50 percent of Oklahomans who died from a drug overdose in 2018 were attributed to a pharmaceutical drug. Deploying the money from this settlement immediately allows us to decisively treat addiction illness and save lives.
OSU's Center for Wellness and Recovery is already a national leader in studying and treating addiction as a brain disease and finding innovative ways to cure it. This endowment will allow the university to expand its footprint to a national level to combat the crisis. I have full faith and confidence in Dr. Kayse Shrum and her team to lead this initiative.
This agreement is only the first step in our ultimate goal of ending this nightmarish epidemic. In the coming weeks, the team and I will continue preparing for the trial 24/7, where we intend to hold the other defendants in this case accountable for their role in creating the worst public health crisis our state and nation has ever seen."
Other details in the settlement include:
$12.5 million will go towards providing funds to directly abate and address the opioid epidemic's effects in Oklahoma's cities and counties.
Purdue will also make a $60 million payment to offset all litigation costs up to this point.
Purdue will not promote opioids in Oklahoma, including employing or contracting with sales representatives to health care providers in Oklahoma.
Oklahoma sued 13 opioid manufacturers in 2017, alleging they fraudulently engaged in marketing campaigns that led to thousand of overdose addictions and deaths.
The trial against Johnson & Johnson, Teva and the other defendants named in the state's lawsuit remains on track for May 28.
Opioid crisis: Oklahoma agrees to $8.75 million settlement with pharmaceutical company
Western Oklahoma receives millions to fight opioid crisis
Judge admits he made math mistake in opioid judgement
State to appeal Oklahoma judge's order to reduce Johnson & Johnson opioid settlement
4 pharmaceutical companies accused in the opioid epidemic reach a $260 million settlement just before trial
Company claims Oklahoma judge miscalculated opioid award
Oklahoma Attorney General taking on opioid distributors in new lawsuit
County leaders agree to $12.5 million settlement in connection to inmate's death
Impeachment, opioid lawsuit, and gaming compacts discussions continue on Flash Point
Flashpoint team discusses formal articles of impeachment and MAPS 4
Oklahoma City voters to head to the polls next week for MAPS 4
Oklahoma judge reduces Johnson & Johnson order in opioid lawsuit by $107M
Your Local Election Headquarters: MAPS 4 initiative approved by voters


TRENDS Research & Advisory and the Orfalea Center for Global and International Studies organized a public conference on December 3 and 4, 2015 on Constructions Of Terrorism. The conference took place at the University of California, Santa Barbara, USA.
The conference debated and discussed how terrorism and acts of terrorism are understood and explained. There were interdisciplinary contributions investigating how states and societies construct understandings and categories of terrorism and extremism. By investigating how understandings of terrorism are constructed it is hoped we can contribute to the development of more effective strategies for countering the extremist ideas that lead to the acts labelled as terrorism.
Further program details can be found at http://www.orfaleacenter.ucsb.edu/news/event/419.
Dr. Richard Burchill, Director of Research and Engagement, TRENDS Research and Advisory [email protected]+97126440464.
Dr. Scott Englund, Orfalea Center for Global and International Studies, California, USA [email protected], +18058936087.


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Chiquita taking branding to next level on double-decker buses in London
by Fresh Fruit Portal
Multinational banana supplier Chiquita says it is returning to the streets of London to promote its key message of fun and healthy living with a visually vibrant campaign.
The campaign will be featured on the UK capital's iconic double-decker buses running through key central transportation routes throughout the city.
In its sixth year of running the London campaign typically aimed to reach summer tourists, this year Chiquita says it has shifted gears to reinforce its mass appeal to local consumers with a playful theme focused on its bananas' superior taste.
The two-month campaign will run on the iconic London Buses from September to October and will kick-off with two weeks of supplementary digital support on Cromination's largeformat programmatic displays, situated on the Cromwell Road, Kensington.
"The double-decker buses are synonymous to being considered London's national symbol," said John Cockle, Chiquita's Sales and Market Director, UK and Ireland. "Featuring a bold and impactful yet fun and vibrant campaign in true Chiquita fashion on such an iconic platform, is a perfect combination to bring local residents a dose of fun and excitement in their everyday city lives."
"Building on the past years' London bus campaign success, we're thrilled to return to London's streets, once again encouraging local consumers to 'Think Chiquita' and amplify the banana category positioning to support our growth in the UK."


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Nay to 'Yey,' but can Beast ever go wrong?
MUSIC video of "Yey" shows Beast sousing up on the way to a hangover.
By: Dexter R. Matilla (Contributor) Philippine Daily Inquirer / 12:45 AM August 03, 2015
MUSIC video of "Yey" shows Beast sousing up on the way to a hangover.
HAVING been introduced to Beast last year via its very unforgettable and still very current single and music video "Good Luck," this writer welcomed the news the top Korean pop (K-Pop) "idol" group would be back with its eighth mini-album "Ordinary," and the carrier single "Yey" would be a "refreshing electronic pop dance (EDM) number."
"Good Luck' showed touches of EDM, so for Beast to go all-out in the genre was exciting news.
But "Yey" doesn't quite live up to the hype.
YOON Dojoon waking up in a tub on the rooftop.
As with "Good Luck," "Yey" starts with a very solid verse that gradually builds up to what sounds like a very promising payoff in the chorus that you can't wait to dance and sing over and over again.
Imagine being at a live Beast performance and you are hearing "Yey" for the first time. The moment it gets to "Everybody stand up," you do just that and expect something as amazing as what "Good Luck" or even "Shock" and "Breathe" delivered.
YONG Junhyun as cool party guy.
But you suddenly get hit by something generic-sounding—at least by Beast standards—that it confuses you.
EDM with classical elements
There is reason why Billboard named "Good Luck" the No. 1 K-Pop song of 2014. It seamlessly fused EDM with classical elements, including tense piano riffs and dramatic orchestral strings, bringing with it a fresher-sounding Beast that is obviously willing to take musical risks, and effectively making a statement that the group is not only here to stay but they are taking over.
With "Yey," however, the risk-taking may alienate casual fans.
SON Dongwoon stares at his drunken but still handsome self in the lavatory mirror.
But because Beast's diehard fans will always be strong, being some of the most loyal in the world of K-Pop, "Yey" and the accompanying music video will not lose a single B2uty (or Beauty, as a devoted fan of the band is known).
The video shows each Beast member waking up in the most unusual places after a night of partying. Much like in the film "Hangover," they are trying to piece the memories of the previous night's revelry, which must all have been a blur to them.
Doojoon is in a bathtub on a rooftop; Junhyung is sitting on a water tank; Kikwang is in a red convertible; and as to why Hyunseung wakes up on a pile of trash bags in an alley is open to anyone's interpretation.
But though the song lacks the usual oomph of Beast's songs, the video's payoff—for the ladies, at least—should be the part where Yoseob and Kikwang show off their physique, the latter even ripping off his shirt, which should draw more fans to the group.
LEE Kikwang winks defiantly before ripping off his shirt.
When the audio teaser for "Ordinary" was released online, "Yey" was one of the better-received songs, but the chorus wasn't sampled at the time.
Personally, track No. 5 "Take It," provided Beast comes out with a sleek video to match its vibe, seems to have more of a potential to be a sleeper hit.
Nevertheless, as far as fans are concerned, the sextet can never go wrong, something the group probably knows by now. It's ok for it to continue experimenting as Beast is in a unique position to continue dominating for the next couple of years.
But perhaps the warning here is that it should not veer off too much from its signature—hard-driving but still melodious sound, and lyrics that are poetic, striking and heartfelt—because too much adventure may leave its regular audience behind.
Most consistent K-Pop act
It's always going to be a struggle to maintain momentum, especially when you've had it as good as Beast has had in recent years. Beast has not been named by critics as the most consistent K-Pop act for nothing.
Often compared with the more senior Big Bang, Beast is noted for its vibrant recordings and powerful stage performances.
Consistency is the name of the game. Going by Beast's track record, it will consolidate its strengths and even expand its huge following. Witness its expanding international fan base as shown when Beast comes to town and hysterical fans greet them at the airports and pack their concerts.
So? Ok. "Yey" Beast!
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Q: GitHub Desktop commits showing as another user, despite being on the same account Here is the issue - In the image below, I committed the python files for the first time

so, how do I fix this?

as you can clearly see, I'm logged in as the same account, but in commit history it shows as two different users.

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Examples of the first arena include the pervasive influence of exceptional political leaders, such as President Kennedy, Nelson Mandela, etc; the second arena includes organisations, corporations, clubs, etc; examples of the third arena include the influence of Karl Marx, Albert Einstein, Charles Darwin, the Beatles, etc; the fourth arena includes schools, etc,; the fifth arena includes the family, friends, work mates, etc; the six arena is usually linked with an external agent or factor.
. Not realising that mind changes can occur indirectly through scientific discovery, scholarly breakthroughs and artistic creations. Generally the indirect leaders operate outside the political sphere. Consider the impact, for example, of Albert Einstein in physics, Charles Darwin in biology, etc in the scientific arena; artists, such as Pablo Picasso, etc; writers such as, William Shakespeare, philosophers such as Karl Marx, etc, have all had major impacts on changing people's minds. In many cases, their names became known and ideas spread without public awareness of the identity of the creators.
. Sometime matters of faith or strong fundamentalism views will restrict people from changing their mind.
"...all of the efforts within the fundamentalist community are directed towards shoring up the current belief system and rejecting alternative notions..."
"...A monolithic framework does not create a critical mind. Where there is only one self-evident truth, nothing ever gets challenged and no sparks of creativity getting it generated?..."
"...skepticism greeted Copernicus's heliocentric views of the universe, Einstein's theory of relativity, Heisenberg's quantum mechanics, Freud's theory on the unconscious, and Wegener's Continental drift, amongst others..."
"...trained in the old ways of thinking, would have to abandon deeply ingrained and dearly held notions. The new paradigm is most likely to be embraced by individuals who are just beginning to work in a particular domain.......the young turks' lack of vested interest in the old perspective, they are more likely to be flexible, and, indeed (particularly if they are later-born)......they may gain a certain pleasure in seeing the old dogmas overthrown and in having the opportunity to pursue a fresh approach......for a youthful or iconoclastic segment of the population, then, the very resistance to an idea in general can incline members of that segment to accept the idea more readily..."


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Futuristic InnovationsTech-Zoos: Introducing Incredible Fully Automated Zoos
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Tech-Zoos: Introducing Incredible Fully Automated Zoos
In the future, zoos might not be the bastions of biodiversity they are today. Rather than keeping animals in cages, zoos might become entirely automated.
Zoos are known to house a plethora of different species. And with the proper care, these animals can thrive. But, what if the future of zoos is entirely different? What if they no longer exist in their current form?
There are still many challenges ahead before zoos can become completely automated. However, it is a plausible future in the works. Here's more about robot animals and the future of zoos.
What Is an Automated Zoo?
There are many different ways a zoo can be automated. Automated zoos are simply zoos that run themselves. They might not necessarily have staff at all. Additionally, these zoos might still have some parts of the zoo taken care of by humans.
There are many different ways a zoo can be automated; they can program robots to perform specific tasks. For example, modern zoos might use satellite tracking to track animals. This lets zoos know how an animal is doing. It might include everything from feeding to animal enrichment.
Why Are Zoos Working Towards Being Entirely Automated?
One of the main reasons for the automation movement is species conservation. Zoos can house many different species. They can also help with the preservation of species. For example, researchers can use robotics to clone endangered animals. Species preservation is only one of the many reasons zoos are working towards being entirely automated.
Zoos Run by Robots
Some of the most advanced robotic zoos are entirely run by robots. These zoos require particular environments. They often include a life-sized replica of the natural habitat of the animal. Additionally, some robotic zoos will use virtual reality to let the public see the species in real life.
Is it Time to Automate Zoos?
Another thing we must discuss is, is it time to automate zoos? The answer to this one is also a bit of a grey area. Zoos are a fascinating and unique way to interact with wild animals. They bring them into the space where we can observe them, get close to them, and learn a lot about them.
Zoos are also fun. People love going to zoos. There's a sense of wonder, curiosity, and even sadness when you think that animals must be confined to a cage.
There are several reasons for this. Many humans still have a sense of awe and wonder towards animals, and going to a zoo can help foster that. Zoos also provide a unique experience that many people find very enjoyable. So, it may not be time for zoos to be wholly automated just yet. There are also real economic and infrastructure challenges associated with automation in zoos.
Is it Possible to Automate Zoos?
We must discuss: is it possible to automate zoos? It is an interesting question because it touches on some points discussed above. While it's possible to automate zoos, it's not quite where it's possible to do it on a large scale. Zoos also rely on several infrastructures and operational challenges that automation cannot easily overcome.
So, while it's possible to automate zoos, it's not quite at the point where it's practical yet. There are also a few fundamental issues with automation that we must account for when thinking about the future of zoos.
One more thing we must keep in mind is animal welfare. The main concern with bot zoos is whether or not the animals are kept comfortable. With certain technologies, it's possible to see a zoo from inside the cage. It can be very distressing for the animals.
Humans are social creatures, and if we're isolated from our more prominent tribe, it can lead to very negative psychological impacts. So, whether or not a zoo is automated is directly tied to the welfare of the animals in that zoo.
Bot Zoos vs. Human Zoos
Let's deliberate: bot zoos vs. human zoos. Bot zoos are zoos that are entirely automated. The animals, visitors, and zoo employees can all be tracked and watched remotely through sensors, cameras, and other technologies. It is the main difference between automated zoos and zoos that are not automated yet.
It is becoming more and more common in the world of zoos. The Disney Discovery Centre in Paris is an example of a bot zoo. It's an automated zoo that relies on several technologies to track the zoo's animals, visitors, and employees.
Will Zoos Be Automated in the Future?
Zoos are in the early steps of completely being automated. Many zoos are using robotics to care for animals. Additionally, many researchers and researchers are using robotics to care for endangered species. We can use robots for breeding. However, it might be a few decades before zoos are entirely automated.
Zoos will likely have some staff members. They will also have some robots. But it might be a few decades before zoos are entirely automated. Zoos will likely have some staff members. They will also have some robots. But it might be a few decades before zoos are entirely automated.
How Will Zoos Benefit from Automation?
Zoos will be able to protect and care for endangered species and will also be able to collect genetic material from these species. We can use this genetic material to clone these species. Zoos will benefit from automation through conservation.
It will allow zoos to house more species. Zoos will also be able to provide more educational experiences for visitors. Zoos will benefit from automation through conservation. They will be able to protect and care for endangered species.
Downsides of Automation
One downside of automation is the potential loss of jobs. Many animals housed in zoos are currently being cared for by humans. However, zookeepers might not need to care for animals anymore. This way, we might not lose jobs.
Another downside of automation is there might not be many species left to care for in the future. It means there would be no need for zoos. Zoos will become unnecessary if they are entirely automated. Another con of automation is that zoos might become very expensive. They would have to have many robots to help care for endangered species. Zoos might become very expensive if they are entirely automated.
Which animal-robot hybrids do you think will be most successful in the zoo industry?
Robot Giraffes
For many visitors to zoos, the best part of visiting is seeing wild animals. Unfortunately, the closer you get, the more you realize how small an animal is. Giraffes are often seen as the epitome of heights; these gentle giants can reach 18 feet and tally at almost 15 tons. Their impressive height can often be the highlight of visitors' zoos visits. But what about the rest of their days? Giraffes are a herbivore, meaning they only eat plants. Are there any good reasons to visit a zoo and visit a robotic giraffe instead?
The robotic giraffe is the creation of Boston Dynamics, a well-known robotics company in the industry. The Boston Dynamics robot is designed to mimic the movements of a real giraffe. The robotic giraffe can walk at a steady pace, trot, and even run. We can program the robot to replicate specific movements, like walking in a straight line. We could use more advanced software to create more complicated movements like a gallop.
Robot Zebras
There are many great reasons to visit a zoo and see a robotic zebra instead of a real one. Because the robotic zebra is designed to look like a real animal, visitors would be hard-pressed to tell the difference between a robotic and a real zebra. LED lights, cameras, and microphones are all used to record the movements of the robotic zebra.
The robotic zebra is the creation of BVLS (Blended-Verity Lightfield Synthesis) and runs on open-source software. BVLS can create realistic-looking images, even in difficult lighting conditions. It allows the robotic zebra to be programmed to look like a specific zebra, like a spotted or a desert-dwelling zebra. Like the robotic giraffe, the robotic zebra can be programmed to walk, trot, or run like a real zebra.
Robot Hippos
Zoos often include a few hippos in their exhibits. These large, herbivorous mammals are often shown snacking on grass and trees. However, visitors often find themselves fascinated by the mysterious nature of hippos. These animals are mute and spend most of their time buried in the mud, away from visitors.
A robotic hippopotamus could solve both these problems. HippoBot designed the robot. The robotic hippo can record visitors' actions and is designed to look like a real hippo. We can program the robot to swim and even stroll on land. After the performance, we can return the robot to the water.
Robot Elephants
The elephant is another large, herbivorous mammal that many zoos pride themselves on, including in their exhibits. An elephant in a zoo is likely to be much larger than the one in the wild. Elephants are intelligent animals, and an elephant in a zoo would likely be the envy of visitors. However, elephants are often abused and kept in small, concrete cages.
A robotic elephant can be programmed to replicate the movements of an elephant. The robot looks like a real elephant and is programmed to record visitors' actions. The robotic elephant can be programmed to walk and even perform tricks like "trunk handoff," where one animal touches the trunk of a second to pass something on.
The robotic elephant is made by Imaginative Beasts and is programmed to walk, perform, and even "handoff" tricks. Imaginative Beasts is a UK-based company that creates educational robots.
Robot Wolves
Many people visit zoos to see wild wolves, especially in the Northern Hemisphere. Wolves are often depicted in art and literature as savage and powerful creatures. However, wolves are very social animals. They live in packs, where most of the time, they do not hunt. Most visitors cannot distinguish between a wolf and a robotic wolf.
The robotic wolf is the creation of Sophia, a female wolf born in the Pamlico Wolf Observatory. Sophia was the inspiration behind the robotic wolf.
A robotic wolf can walk, run, and perform tricks like sitting and paw balancing. Sophia was able to use motion capture to create the movements used by the robotic wolf. The scientist then used the computer to create a realistic-looking robotic wolf.
Robot Pandas
Pandas are known as the "king of bears." They are often depicted as cute animals, but visiting a zoo with a robotic panda would show visitors how mighty these bears can be. According to the Smithsonian National Zoo's website, when pandas are taken from their natural environments, their hormonal and behavioral patterns change.
A robotic panda can walk, run, and perform tricks like the robotic wolves. The robotic panda is the creation of Puma, a robot that looks like a panda and is equipped with sensors. Puma is equipped with cameras, microphones, and motion sensors. The Puma robot is programmed to perform tricks like standing up, walking, and responding to commands.
Remote-Controlled Animals
Visitors often love seeing animals up close, but they often become frustrated at the inability to interact with the animals. Remote-controlled (RC) animals are popular among these frustrated visitors. It is where an animal is placed in an enclosure but can be controlled from a distance. RC animals are great for educational purposes, and many zoos use them in their exhibits.
Remote-controlled animals are the future of animal exhibits. However, remote-controlled animals are relatively new to the zoo industry. However, technology is becoming more accessible and affordable.
Human-Robot Hybrid Zoo Staff
The future of zoos might not be just robots and artificial intelligence. One of the most exciting prospects is the idea of human-robot hybrid zoo staff. While we can program robots to perform complicated tasks, they can't interpret visitors' behaviors. Human-robot hybrid zoo staff would enable visitors to interact with the animals more personally.
We could achieve it through gestures, eye contact, and verbal interaction. Hybrid zoo staff would be able to interpret these interactions and respond to visitors through artificial intelligence.
Let's look at some of the pros and cons of automated zoos.
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Robotic Tech-Zoos: The Pros
Zoos are a great place for people to learn about different species. They also provide a safe place for animals to live. However, automation in a zoo could replace many of these jobs. It could mean that the animals would not have to be housed in enclosures. Instead, they could be placed in simulated ecosystems. It could mean more interactions between zoo animals and humans.
When you consider the benefits of having more room, it makes sense why robots could be the answer. Because robots will be able to handle all aspects of zoo management, it could mean more extensive exhibits. It could also mean more room for animals in a zoo.
Robots Are Faster
One of the most significant advantages of robots in a zoo is their speed. Robots can build new habitats, or modify existing ones, quickly. If a new exhibit or exhibit upgrades are needed, robots can do it. They can also take care of routine maintenance. As the populations of endangered species rise, the need for conservation areas is more significant than ever.
Because they are programmed to spot problems and identify solutions as they happen, they can respond much quicker than humans. It could mean no delays in getting endangered species to an area that needs to be saved.
Robots Can Handle Extreme Conditions
With advances in robotics, it is possible to create realistic environments. It is possible to create enclosed habitats that simulate the outdoors. It could mean that animals would not require as much protection. However, the robot would be able to withstand the elements.
We could house endangered species in a more natural area, meaning less need for fencing. It could also mean that animals do not have to be caged longer than necessary.
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Robot Trainers Are Already Here
Some of the most famous animals in the world are housed in zoos. Some of these animals have trained a zoo's visitors. It includes elephants, who have been trained to give rides to visitors. But, will robot animals one day be able to perform tricks? It could mean that a robot elephant would not be necessary.
Robots can follow a predetermined set of instructions. For example, if a robot is instructed to "sit," it would sit. However, it is worth considering how difficult it would be to program a robot to perform tricks.
It is not likely that robots will one day be able to perform tricks. Training a robot to do tricks involves making minor adjustments to the instructions.
Zoos Will be Much Safer for Animals
With the development of artificial intelligence and machine learning, the future of zoos will be increasingly computerized. Already, zoos use artificial intelligence to help visitors better understand the animals they see. According to experts, zoos will be entirely automated in the future, with no human visitors. It will make a safe design even easier for zoos, as they'll be able to make intelligent design decisions based on the health and safety of the animals in their care.
Zoos will make it easier to maintain and breed animals, as they will reduce the cost of animal care and keep costs down. It will benefit zoos and their members and researchers, and conservationists. As zoos make it easier to maintain and breed animals, they will be able to keep them in safer settings.
Tech-Zoos May Be the Future of Zookeeping
Zoos are a great way to explore the differences between different species. However, the upkeep of an enclosure is time-consuming. It is difficult to know what the future holds for an animal in a zoo. There is a high chance that an animal could pass away.
A robot zoo would be able to handle many aspects of zookeeping. It means it could keep the space required to house the animals minimal. It could also handle maintenance, which is much easier than keeping an enclosure clean.
Robot zoos could also provide a safer environment for the animals. Because they are not susceptible to disease, a robot zoo could house more dangerous species. It could mean that we could house endangered species in a robot zoo.
Robot zoos may be the future of zookeeping.
Robot Animals Will Be Replaced by Virtual Reality Experiences
VR experiences are already popular. They are used for many things, including entertainment, education, and business training. As robots become more advanced, they may be able to replicate the experience of being in a zoo.
VR experiences can make you feel like you are in a place you have never seen before. It could be a natural environment or any environment at all.
One of the best qualities of a VR experience is interactive. You could be touching the environment, smelling flowers, and seeing the animals. Animals in zoos could be part of a VR experience. It could mean that the experience is not limited to a computer screen.
VR experiences could be what people need in the future. It could be because they are on the endangered species list, or they are just curious about the lives of other species.
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Robot Zoos: The Cons
One of the biggest concerns around automated zoos is the public safety issue. Currently, zoos are staffed by workers responsible for protecting the public. On the other hand, robots cannot protect the public from anything. It means that we would not have a human there with automated zoos if something unexpected happened. We would not have someone there to stop visitors from doing something dangerous or harmful.
Robot zoos would also require a lot more maintenance. It would include programming the robots to work and keep them functioning correctly. It is something that humans are incapable of doing. Maintenance would also mean that the robots would have to be replaced if they malfunction or break down. It would require replacement parts and mean that the zoo would take longer to reopen.
Impact of Automated Zoos on Animals
Automated zoos will make it easier to maintain and breed animals, as they will reduce the cost of animal care and keep costs down. It will benefit zoos and their members and researchers, and conservationists. Indeed, zoos in the future may make breeding and maintaining animals easier, allowing for greater flexibility in the types of species they can keep. It will allow zoos to show visitors more species with fewer resources.
With the development of artificial intelligence and machine learning, the future of zoos will be increasingly computerized. Already, zoos use artificial intelligence to help visitors better understand the animals they see. According to experts, zoos will be entirely automated in the future, with no human visitors.
Sustainable Tech-Zoos
Zoos will lead the way in sustainable practices, as central to the concept of civilization is the conservation of species. Already, zoos use artificial intelligence to help visitors better understand the animals they see. With the development of artificial intelligence and machine learning, the future of zoos will be increasingly computerized. According to experts, zoos will be entirely automated in the future, with no human visitors.
Zoos will make an even more significant contribution to sustainable wildlife management. Computerized zoos will make it easier to maintain and breed animals, as they will reduce the cost of animal care and keep costs down. It will benefit zoos and their members and researchers, and conservationists.
All in all, zoos will be able to provide a better experience for their visitors and their animals.
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Indiana police say a phone tip has helped prevent an armed 14-year-old from committing a school shooting.
When the shooter tried to enter the school, he found the doors locked and shot out a window to get inside (file photo) Photo: 123RF
As the student was en route to the Dennis Intermediate School on Thursday, the Richmond school district received a warning call and initiated a lockdown.
"Someone knew something, and they said something," Indiana State Police Sgt John Bowling told reporters.
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When the shooter tried to enter the school, he found the doors locked and shot out a window to get inside.
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According to a school district spokeswoman, the student had been a student in the district, but it was unclear at which local school.
"How thankful I am that all of our students are safe; all of our staff members are safe," Richmond Community Schools Superintendent Todd Terrill said.
Indiana State Police say the tipster's call gave them valuable time to lock down the school.
"It is important to emphasise that due to the result of advance notification of the potential for a violent act at the school, the school had initiated lockdown procedure which clearly prevented injury to students and faculty even though the suspect was able to enter the school," the police statement added.
A woman who lives near the school told CBS that she spoke to the suspect's father, who said that "his son took all of his guns this morning" and forced him to drive him to the school.
A local ABC News affiliate reports that the tip came from the suspect's mother, but police have yet to confirm the identity of the caller.
Dennis will not be open for students Fri Dec 14 & Mon Dec 17. All other RCS schools will be open. The event today at Dennis was an isolated incident. We will have extra law enforcement presence at all schools. If you plan to keep your children home tomorrow, we understand. pic.twitter.com/e6bNUYNWvh
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We have heard NPP die – hard making references to Chereponi, Atiwa, Talensi, and other similar by –elections, and denigrating the NDC – led ones and pontificating on theirs. Will it be fair to do this? We cannot justify today's bad acts on the premise that the actors have changed. Let us look inwardly, and ask ourselves how would we have reacted if the pendulum had changed?
After successful restoration of peace in Yendi, the whole country thought we had achieved a great feat and we were quick to congratulate one another for the peaceful march, touting ourselves as a beacon of democracy, with Abudani Akufo Addo as the scion of an influential Danquah – Busia – Dombo democratic family.
And ex-President John Mahama, naturally disturbed, came out blurting: "… we are not going to joke in 2020, and I'm sounding a warning to the NPP – we are going to match them boot for boot … NDC has revolutionary roots and when it comes to unleashing violence nobody can beat us …" He sought to demonstrate that they too have got 'two balls' in their groins. After all, if they fought and died, 'all die be die', they would mimic the President. Then, they could also say "…even at (?) we showed them something small", Who will buy this argument now?
We are ashamed of even repeating the speech by the former President. If somebody else had made such a pronouncement, that person could be pardoned: BUT for someone on whom the nation has bestowed a lot of niceties : free education, Member of Parliament of Bole, Minister of Communications, Vice President to the late John Evans Atta Mills, and President of the Republic of Ghana, to speak thus…? Or does he want to plunge this country into violence, so that other Ghanaians will not have the chance to develop even an iota of their God – given talents!
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Working Conditions: 100% Inside, Electrical Shock, Height, Odors, Steps, Handrails, Slick Floor, and Concrete Floors.
Must be a US Citizen, or a legal alien.
Must complete a probationary period.
Must have earned a High School Diploma, or a GED.
Must read, write, and communicate in English as it relates to this position and to the safety regulations.
Must meet the ergonomic and physical requirements, as well as the physical base scores for this position.
Must be able to use, or learn to use, the equipment and tools used to perform this job.
Must be able to perform all of the job functions safely.
Must meet the company performance standards for the job.
Must agree to wear the proper assigned clothes and shoes approved for this job.
Must complete an initial training program.
Ideal candidate will have mechanical background, 3-5 years experience preferred, trade school education. Must have own tools- DVOM, refrigerant gauges, etc. Comprehends and able to apply basic refrigeration and 12v DC/ Ohm's Law fundamentals. Must have basic computer skills and soldering skills. Positive attitude, customer service oriented and works well with others. Able to meet and exceed productivity standards.


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Heritage Roundup on the Square: Sunday Cinema and Social
Cowboy Up for Screening of 'The 101 Ranch' Documentary at Texas Music Theatre. Two strong Texas women and one 11,000 acre cattle ranch are the focus of the The 101 Ranch: The Story of the Kuykendall Family, a documentary film coming to the Texas Music Theatre at 2:30 p.m. June 23.
Sponsored by the Heritage Association of San Marcos, the event—and the popcorn— are free of charge. Doors will open at 2 p.m. at the Texas Music Theatre, which faces the Hays County Courthouse on San Antonio Street.
After the show, guests are invited to the Courthouse lawn for a Sunday Social, where cobbler and cookies will be served. The Hays County Museum, located inside the historic Courthouse, will be open as well.
For six decades, between 1902 and the early 1960's, the 101 Ranch west of Buda was the largest ranch in Hays County. Gil and Maggie Kuykendall bought the land in 1902 and were given the right to use the famous 101 Ranch brand and name from Oklahoma as a wedding present by the owner.
Just three years later, Gil died, and Maggie spent the next 45 years keeping the ranch in operation. Her daughter, Dorothy, worked with her, maintaining all of the cattle and sheep until she sold the property in 1966.
While the film focuses on these two women and their experiences at the ranch, it also tells how the Kuykendall family first came to Texas with Stephen F. Austin and the Old 300, acquiring land holdings near Blessing. As the family grew, the Kuykendalls became involved in many aspects of life in central Texas.
Produced by the Hays County Historical Commission and directed by Richard Kidd, the 101 Ranch shows what life was like on a major Texas ranch with interviews from family members who are still living and reenactments of scenes from times past.
The film also relates how the Kuykendall ranch became known as the "101 Ranch Hilton" because of its many visitors throughout the years. One colorful family figure, Bill Kuykendall, was a famous polo player who sold horses and played the game during the 1930's in all parts of the country.
For more information on the "Heritage Roundup on the Square: Sunday Cinema and Social," visit the Heritage Association website at www.HeritageSanMarcos.org.
Photo Caption: The 101 Ranch was the largest cattle operation in Hays County from 1902
to the early 1960's, with over 11,000 acres of cattle, horses, and sheep. A documentary film
about the ranch and the colorful family who ran it will be shown free of charge June 23 at the
Texas Music Theatre.
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package com.witchcraft.api;

import com.witchcraft.api.crop.Crop;
import com.witchcraft.api.crop.ICrop;
import net.minecraft.block.Block;
import net.minecraft.item.Item;

import java.util.LinkedHashMap;
import java.util.Map;

/**
 * This class was created by Arekkuusu on 14/04/2017.
 * It's distributed as part of Witchcraft under
 * the MIT license.
 */
@SuppressWarnings({"WeakerAccess", "unused"})
public final class CropRegistry {

	private static final Map<Crop, Item> seeds = new LinkedHashMap<>();
	private static final Map<Crop, Block> crops = new LinkedHashMap<>();
	private static final Map<Crop, Item> foods = new LinkedHashMap<>();

	private CropRegistry() {
	}

	/**
	 * Register a Crop to the {@link CropRegistry}.
	 * <p>
	 * The Item Seed needs to be different, for ex the Kelp seed,
	 * that needs to be placed on water so it uses a different placement recipeDropLogic.
	 * </p>
	 *
	 * @param crop     The Crop enum
	 * @param cropItem The item this Crop will drop when harvested
	 * @param seedItem The seed that will place the Crop
	 */
	public static <T extends Block & ICrop> void registerCrop(Crop crop, T placed, Item cropItem, Item seedItem) {
		placed.setCrop(cropItem);
		placed.setSeed(seedItem);

		CropRegistry.getSeeds().put(crop, seedItem);
		CropRegistry.getCrops().put(crop, placed);
		CropRegistry.getFoods().put(crop, cropItem);
	}

	public static Map<Crop, Item> getSeeds() {
		return seeds;
	}

	public static Map<Crop, Block> getCrops() {
		return crops;
	}

	public static Map<Crop, Item> getFoods() {
		return foods;
	}
}

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Chicken marsala is a popular Italian dish, and it's actually a LOT easier to make than you would think. My sister-in-law serves her marsala with rotini pasta and mixes the sauce and noodles together in a bowl before serving, and personally I like it that way. The sauce is evenly distributed with the noodles, chicken and mushrooms. So, that's how I have started serving my marsala as well. I guess that makes me a copycat. Or just annoying…but hey, that's what family is for, right?
One very important thing that I have learned with making this recipe is this…make sure to mix the cornstarch in with the liquid ingredients BEFORE adding to the pan with the other ingredients. Very important! I learned the hard way. When I just plopped the cornstarch in the pan with all of the ingredients and tried to stir it together, the cornstarch wouldn't dissolve, and ended up just being big chunks of it in the pan that eventually had to be picked out, and the sauce was extremely thin. Definitely won't be doing that again. I also like for my mushrooms to be chopped up into smaller pieces than just the regular sliced mushrooms, it seems that you get more bang for your bug this way when serving. This amount serves 4 people, and I usually sautee some zucchini and onions as a side dish. Absolutely Dee Lish!
Boil 8 oz. corkscrew pasta according to directions. Cook chicken in olive oil in pan until cooked through, add pepper. Remove stems from mushrooms, cut into 1/4 inch slices. Add mushrooms and garlic, continue cooking until mushrooms are tender. Put liquid ingredients in measuring cup, add cornstarch and use a whisk, beating well until cornstarch is completely dissolved. Add to pan, continue cooking until bubbly. Pour over cooked pasta in large bowl, stir to evenly distribute sauce and noodles. Serve warm.
Make it vegetarian! Omit chicken and double the mushrooms, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.


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Berkeley Eagles continued their phenomenal start to the Illawarra league season on Saturday, piling on 16 runs to overpower Dapto Chiefs. It was a tight opening to the game, with Berkeley registering just one run until the floodgates began to opening in the bottom of the third. Three there was followed by four more in the next innings, before Berkeley ran out 16-7 winners. It means the Eagles have now amassed 52 runs in five games to be unbeaten at the top of the standings. The seven they conceded to the Chiefs is more than half of their total runs against throughout the campaign so far. In the other game, Northern Pirates closed the gap on second-placed Wests Cardinals with a gritty 4-2 victory. It brings the Pirates to within one game of Cardinals, with the Chiefs languishing winless in last place. It was a special occasion for Illawarra baseball, which held a special pink round, raising hundreds of dollars for breast cancer support network BreastAware Australia. While you're with us the Illawarra Mercury is offering sport readers 20% off an annual digital subscription. Sign up to stay up to date with all the local sports you love for only $3.00 a week. Terms and conditions apply.
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Big hitter: Shannon Crilly during Saturday's big win over Dapto Chiefs at Fred Finch Park. Picture: Anna Warr
Berkeley Eagles continued their phenomenal start to the Illawarra league season on Saturday, piling on 16 runs to overpower Dapto Chiefs.
It was a tight opening to the game, with Berkeley registering just one run until the floodgates began to opening in the bottom of the third.
Three there was followed by four more in the next innings, before Berkeley ran out 16-7 winners.
It means the Eagles have now amassed 52 runs in five games to be unbeaten at the top of the standings.
The seven they conceded to the Chiefs is more than half of their total runs against throughout the campaign so far.
In the other game, Northern Pirates closed the gap on second-placed Wests Cardinals with a gritty 4-2 victory.
It brings the Pirates to within one game of Cardinals, with the Chiefs languishing winless in last place.
It was a special occasion for Illawarra baseball, which held a special pink round, raising hundreds of dollars for breast cancer support network BreastAware Australia.
While you're with us the Illawarra Mercury is offering sport readers 20% off an annual digital subscription. Sign up to stay up to date with all the local sports you love for only $3.00 a week. Terms and conditions apply.


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Infor CEO cites crucial PH role in global operations
Charles Phillips, the former president of software giant Oracle who is now chief executive of business software rival Infor, underlined the importance of the Philippines in the company's worldwide operations during his visit to the country on Wednesday, July 11.
The mild-mannered Phillips, an ex-US Marine and Wall Street executive, said in an intimate press roundtable that the Philippines is home to about 900 employees, which is 27 percent of the company's Asia Pacific headcount.
Most of its local employees came from Lawson Software, which Infor acquired in July 2011 for $2 billion. Lawson set up shop in the Philippines in 2005.
"I am here because Manila is extremely important to us," said Phillips, who also spoke at an Infor user conference at the SM Aura in Taguig City.
"Our key products and services are being developed and delivered from here via our shared services division. Our team in the Philippines serves the broader market regionally and globally," he added.
Phillips explained that while the company does not have a single executive who oversees the entire local operations, it has a number of officials who run the different divisions of the company.
Tim Moylan, Infor's president for Asia Pacific and Japan, pointed out that Infor is in fact bigger than German software firm SAP in terms of local presence.
"We have built a strong development capability here — bigger than any of our more well-known competitors," said Moylan, himself a former top regional executive of SAP.
Infor, which now claims as the third largest enterprise applications company after SAP and Oracle, counts local firms such as Jollibee, Robinsons, and Century Canning among its clients.
Moylan said revenues from its Philippine operations grew by double digits last year. "We intend to double our revenues this year at a time when our competitors are going backwards."
Overall, Infor racked up a total of $2.8 billion in revenues and employs 13,000 employees. Its three million cloud subscribers comprise about 10 to 15 percent of its total customer base, according to Phillips.
"While do have cloud offerings, we don't want to force our customers to go into the cloud. We'll give them the products that what they think is best for their business," the Infor chief executive said.
In his presentation, Phillips emphasized that the overriding concern of Infor is to create specialized micro-vertical suites for various industries that are fast and fun to use.
Unlike software products of its competitive that look like complex grids that have not been updated in the last 15 years, Phillips said its software were developed with design as the main consideration.
"This is the reason why we have put up our own in-house design company, Hook & Loop, based in New York," Phillips said. "We want to our micro-verticals to look like Facebook and Twitter apps that people use on their tablets and smartphones."
Among the products Infor has already introduced in 2013 is Infor 10x, its next-generation enterprise release. These applications feature social, mobile, analytical, and cloud capabilities.
In addition, the company unveiled Infor Ming.le, a social collaboration platform which is embedded within key systems like ERP, and Human Capital Management (HCM), allowing employees across all areas of the business to automatically follow documents, assets, machines, people, and processes.
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In 1907 she opened the first Casa dei Bambini (Children's House) in Rome Italy, where slum children were enrolled in order to remove them from the streets. Her experimental work produced miraculous results with children using concrete materials and blossoming into abstract learning — far beyond their years. It was a process based on observation of the child followed by the child's self-education in a prepared environment.
As her insights concerning human development expanded, she became an outspoken activist for equal rights for women.
By the early 30s she was speaking to huge congresses about the nature of a peaceful society that could only emerge from a fundamental shift in the way we educate children.
And in the 1940s, with her son Mario Montessori at her side, she became convinced that every child needs to be immersed in the Story of the Universe as the largest context for living life in an interdependent "cosmic" world.
By the time of her death in 1952 she had developed a comprehensive framework for revolutionizing education — very far from the mainstream of conventional, governmental schooling. Instead of indoctrinating young people to become citizens of a nation her aim was to liberate the child from the entrapment of the adult in order to create a new and harmonious civilization.
Academic Dean and TIES co-founder Philip Snow Gang shares his insights into "Sacred Montessori".
A traveling workshop with Dr. Gang.
Dr. Philip Snow Gang, TIES' founder and director is journeying to Europe where he is facilitating his workshop Montessori: The Essence in Prague and Oslo. This workshop is participatory and dialogue based. In introducing the material, Dr. Gang shares his experience speaking directly with Mario Montessori Sr. at the International Study Conference.
So, if you would like to attend one of the pre-scheduled events, please check out the workshop page. And, if you are interested in hosting this Montessori workshop in your area, please contact Philip directly.
Every year TIES hosts an online symposium titled "Peace Through Education." Interested in participating? Sign up here, and we'll keep you posted on all future events.