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Sky High is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded by Louisiana native, Brittany Hebert Franklin. Comprised of a devoted staff, board members, and an army of volunteers, we work tirelessly to support children undergoing treatment for cancer and other life-threatening conditions. Our efforts benefit leading hospitals and research centers by closing the gap in childhood cancer rates globally. The Sky High team is saving kids through advanced medical studies and healing families who are battling cancer now through our comfort programs.
Allocated funding supports the following initiatives:
Funding a floor in the Advanced Research Center (ARC) at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, TN.
Supporting the first and only pediatric cancer immunotherapy center at Texas Children's Cancer and Hematology Center in Houston, TX.
Building three training facilities in sub-Saharan Africa with Texas Children's Hospital's Global HOPE Program to increase capacity of medical care for the 100,000 children battling cancer and blood disorders in that region.
Filling weekly wish list items needed for 20 families, 52 weeks per year at Texas Children's Cancer & Hematology Center by supporting B.I.G LOVE Cancer Care.
The mission of Sky High is to bring communities together to provide comfort, fund research and save lives of those fighting pediatric cancer and other life-threatening conditions.
To END pediatric cancer.
Core Values:
Passion: We are enthusiastic about the mission and we use our drive to inspire and energize others.
Integrity: We hold ourselves to a high standard of having strong moral principles and uprightness.
Faith: We have faith and hope in God's grace that together we will find a cure for childhood cancer.
Family: We are one unit, we share one mission and are ultimately one team.
Mission Driven: We always put the mission first.
An impressionable 16-year-old hometown festival queen completed her reign and realized that being involved in the community was something she enjoyed. Brittany entered the Miss Acadiana pageant in Kaplan, LA and although she made first runner up, God had another plan in store. A few weeks later, she received a call asking if she would take the crown as the original winner forfeited her title by competing in another local pageant. Without hesitation, Brittany said "Yes ma'am!" Over the next few weeks, she would begin a journey that today she credits as God's plan and would be shown her true vocation in life.
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Pageant director, Billie Menard encouraged each of her regional queens to solicit donations for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Billie called the group "Beanies for St. Jude". With their crowns and sashes on, the girls would stand on the street corners of Kaplan, LA with buckets asking for donations. The queens were also encouraged to collect as many Ty® Beanie Babies as possible to give to the patients during their visit. Brittany was in luck because her grandmother, Ora, collected beanie babies for years!
A caravan of parents drove the girls to Memphis, TN to host a Mardi Gras carnival at the Ronald McDonald House Charities Memphis and donate their $5,000 check to St. Jude. Brittany vividly remembers walking into the RMH and seeing all of the kids with no hair and she couldn't quite understand what was really going on. Of course, the girls were told they were raising money for kids with cancer at St. Jude, but what did that really mean to a kid who had no exposure to this type of disease? During the carnival she connected with Dalton, an 8-year-old boy undergoing chemotherapy treatment who hadn't eaten in days. She encouraged him to try the chicken and sausage gumbo that the Beanies had prepared for the 52 families to enjoy. Before she knew it, Dalton had eaten the entire bowl of gumbo. Brittany saw tears stream down his parent's face and it was at that moment that she could see the impact she made. Brittany considers that moment as "the seed that God planted" and she decided it wasn't fair that kids had cancer. This visit would change Brittany's life forever.
The next day, the Beanies toured St. Jude's and donated the $5,000 but on their way out, Brittany noticed two security guards at a doorway. She introduced herself to the guards and told them the purpose of their visit and asked: "who is in that room?" The two security guards told her, "We will be right back…" Never in a million years would the Beanies believe what would happen next! Marlo Thomas walked out to greet, thank and take photos with the small-town pageant queens who just donated $5,000 to her father's dream. (See photo link)
Brittany founded Sky High eight years later after being challenged by former pageant director, Billie Menard, to raise $10,000 for the very hospital that made such an impact on her. Contemplating the idea of a fundraiser while working two jobs and studying for the LSAT made her nervous but after thinking about Dalton, she made the decision to host a sporting clay tournament during her senior year of college.
On the steps of the ULL library with notebook in hand, she started to combine her knowledge of sporting clays and created a fundraising budget after contacting the Wilderness Gun Club in Lafayette, LA. This was the same place she shot clays on the occasional Friday. Soon after her plan started to come together, it was time to create a name for the fundraiser and on the couch of her college apartment, memories of family hardships kept reminding her of the sky. Brittany overcame serious family adversities including her mother's struggle with drug addiction, father's battle with PTSD after a helicopter crash in 1989, and a house fire that had her family crawling out of a window for their lives. Each time, she would look up at the sky and ask God for continued strength. Additionally, she connected with the fact that one shoots sporting clays "in the sky." Brittany was soon shouting "Sky High! Sky High for St. Jude. That's it!!" The next morning, Brittany took her $100 bill to Chase bank, opened an account and received a business tax ID number in order to start collecting donations. After searching the internet for an image that would "brand" the tournament, she joined forces with a few of her past festival queens, Troy Theriot and Steve "Sunset" Miller. The first bright orange flier hit the streets of Lafayette and she waited for the feedback.
It didn't take long for donations to pour into Sky High, the first was from Donald Mosing of Frank's Casing Crew. This is when Brittany realized that she needed some help from her powerhouse best friend, Christl Mahfouz. Christl quickly helped create a cutting-edge flier, secured a billboard on Hwy 90 from LAMAR, and told Brittany that she needed a website. From that moment forward, the two "chickens" were on a mission to end childhood cancer.
Three weeks later, the website launched and Sky High had over 30 teams registered. A raffle cart was donated by Pat & Greg Case, the previous owners of Cajun Carts and they had over $20,000 in the bank account. While the girls were on a beach vacation in Destin, FL, Hollie Citron told everyone about the launch of Sky High. Next Jill Proudomme informed the girls that her nephew, Bryce Norwood, was receiving treatment at St. Jude and that she was willing to help. Now, their group of two became six, and this would launch into something that Brittany never imagined. After 3 months of preparation, on August 18, 2007, Sky High hosted one of the most fun, impactful and memorable events in Lafayette, LA! It included 300 participants, 10 cooking rigs, her grandfather's Cajun band and a live auction where $50 Academy gift cards sold for $2,000! The girls netted $50,000 for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and the rest is history.
Immediately after hosting the clay tournament, Brittany received several job offers to join the oil and gas industry and relocate to Houston, TX. However, accepting a job offer would mean leaving ULL during her final semester and deferring law school, so she prayed hard about the decision. All signs pointed to Houston and despite all intentions to attend law school, she knew that God wanted her to continue the work he had planned for her all along: Sky High. With the help of Michelle Hebert, who handed Brittany $400 and said "Pay it forward" she packed a U-haul truck and hit I-10 to start her career at Pegasus International and begin building a nonprofit organization.
On October 5, 2007 (Brittany's Birthday) Christl gathered the girls, or current Board of Directors, at Paul Breaux's office in Lafayette to sign the Articles of Incorporation and submit the 501(c)3 application to the federal government. They would then plan their visit to St. Jude to deliver the proceeds from the tournament and Sky High and Beanies for St. Jude would hit the highway once again. During their visit, it all came back to Brittany; the seed that God planted eight years prior would now sprout. After handing over a $50,000 check in front of the St. Jude statue, 5-year-old Bryce Norwood rolled up in his red-flyer wagon with his parents, Dean and Alicia; Jill's nephew…and he quickly became friends with his "Sky High girlfriends." Over the next couple of days, the girls learned that sweet Bryce was battling Wilms Tumor and was terminally ill; there wasn't much time left. Dean told the girls his dream before his son died was to enjoy a family weekend at a Texas ranch whitetail hunting. Christl contacted Mr. Donald Mosing and within one week, the entire Norwood family was on a private plane headed to 4M Ranch in Uvalde, TX. That weekend Bryce, his family, the Mosings and his Sky High girlfriends would share a weekend that no one would ever forget. Bryce and his father were able to hunt whitetail, dove hunt, dye Easter eggs and Brittany vividly remembers falling asleep on the grand room couch each night with Bryce in her arms. Alicia told Brittany that Bryce had not asked for morphine one single time before bed, she thought that Brittany must have comforted him that much during the trip.
On February 5th, Brittany received a call from Dean Norwood asking for the girls to travel to their home and visit Bryce one last time. The next few days were tough for all of the girls but especially for Brittany. While visiting, she got an inside look at what a family goes through at end of life for their child and also witnessed a child in unbearable pain. At one point, Brittany told Bryce that she had to go back to Houston and Bryce replied: "Can't you call your boss and tell him that your with a St. Jude kid that's going to see Jesus soon?" So Brittany did just that. She called her boss, Tom Sneed and asked for one more day with Bryce.
On February 14th, many people celebrated Valentine's Day, in fact, Bryce celebrated his 6th birthday but he did so at the gates of heaven. After Bryce's funeral, Brittany promised Dean and Alicia that she would build an empire that would end childhood cancer. From that day forward, Sky High for Kids has never given up on the fight for over 300,000 families diagnosed each year.
Each year, Brittany's vision has grown and Lafayette became Houston, San Antonio, Midland and soon enough, Sky High for Kids would be doing their good work nationwide to fulfill their vision of ending childhood cancer once and for all.
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December has slipped away, and January and new things are upon us. It's a cliché to make New Year's resolutions, but it's a great idea for Christians to seize political rhythms in life, or calendar things, or secular things that coincide with Christian virtues. It was not really a church holiday to celebrate Thanksgiving, for instance, but what a perfect time to stop in your tracks and make a great noise of thanks to the Lord. Mother's Day was not really a church holiday. It arose probably from Christian impulses but it was more a national holiday that the church embraced – because what could be more important on that second Sunday of May but to stop in your tracks and verbally, lovingly show appreciation to the women who have made such extraordinary sacrifices that all of us need to live. And although making resolutions on New Year's Day did not arise out of the church as a church holiday, why not go with that rhythm? The Bible says be transformed in the renewing of your mind. That's good to do 365 days a year, but why not use some currents in society to help our little boats be pointed in the right direction? All of us have some bad baggage we need to dump. Every one of us has crummy, bad habits that are time wasters or money wasters that are fraying and burning up relationships that need change. Why not utilize a rhythm, a ground swell in society, drop what you're doing on January 1st and make a list of things you need to stop doing, and make a short list of things you need to start doing as part of this transforming of your mind. I'm not going to tell you what mine are because you'd think less of me, but I've got some unresolved business in my own life that I need to stop doing, and I have some gaps in my life that I need to start doing or start doing better or to ramp up. So, I'll be with the rest of you guys in making resolutions, and some of them I might actually keep. But the fact that some of them might be easily made and soon forgotten does not diminish the value of pausing to assess your life, and making a short list of things to ditch and another one of some things to change. Happy New Year, everyone.


The Lord of Midnight is a spirit of dreams and one of the great Drune Lords that serve Crom Cruach. They could possess weak minds and feed off Spirits. He was tasked with destroying the great spirits of the Northern tribes and Bringing the picts to The Great Wyrm's cause. One spirit that was attacked was the Great wild bear Samlach, and the White Bear would not not let this stand. By the using the wind trapping skills of the Finns and a net made by the wise of the Far Isle the dark spirit was first caught, then tricked into possessing a wooden effigy and the trapped there by the story weaving and praise of the heroes at Culhaven.
By their actions the White Bear proved that they were the rightful and deserving carriers of the Moryenwyn (The great Bear sword) and more Bear clans swore to its service.
Also with the death Shona the God of Seaweed has caused die back of the great Kelp beds which had held the Blue Men of the deep at bay. Suddenly free and with access the the powers previously held back from them, they raised an army of the drowned dead which they set upon Culhaven. This army was in turn driven by the desire for vengeance on those whom they felt had failed them. They were repulsed and the weakness of the Blue Men to the sound of discordant music and poetry was used to send their task master back to the water.


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NIXSolutions: TikTok To Start Delivering Food
Dishes from TikTok viral videos can now be ordered and tasted – at least in the US, writes Dev. The service, called TikTok Kitchen, is preparing to launch in March 2022 with Virtual Dining Concepts, which specializes in delivery-only restaurants.
The orders will be delivered by the local Grubhub ready-to-eat food delivery service. Initially, about 300 kitchens will be opened, and by the end of next year their number is planned to increase to more than 1,000.
The menu will be based on the main gastronomic trends of TikTok. It will be updated every three months, but if a dish starts to gain popularity, it can also be added to the list.
The social network promises to share the proceeds with the creators of content that will be on the menu, and encourage talented chefs on the platform.
NIXSolutions notes that it is yet unclear how TikTok will establish the authorship of viral recipes, which may involve more than one person. It is also unknown how much the social network plans to earn from this and what share of sales will be distributed among the authors of the posts.

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At George Fox University, we make a promise to every student that he/she will be known personally, academically and spiritually. Every day our faculty and administrators deliver that promise in the classroom, in life groups, on the field or the court, and in conversations over a cup of coffee. As universities across the nation celebrate NCAA Division III Week, we join them by highlighting some of our Bruin student-athletes who wear our navy blue and old gold with pride. And we also celebrate the George Fox professors and administrators who are part of their journeys.


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Attorney General Becerra Announces Arrest of Naasón Joaquín García, Leader of Religious Organization La Luz Del Mundo, in Major Sex Trafficking Case
Attorney General Becerra Announces Arrest of Naasón Joaquí…
SACRAMENTO – California Attorney General Xavier Becerra today announced the arrest and filing of charges against Naasón Joaquín García (Joaquín García) and his co-defendants for alleged human trafficking, production of child pornography, forcible rape of a minor, and other felonies. Joaquín García and his co-defendants allegedly committed these crimes between 2015 and 2018 while leading La Luz Del Mundo, an international religious organization headquartered in Mexico with reportedly over one million followers worldwide.
"Crimes like those alleged in this complaint have no place in our society. Period," said Attorney General Becerra. "We must not turn a blind eye to sexual violence and trafficking in our state. At the California Department of Justice, we will do everything we can to prevent and combat these heinous crimes so that our communities are safe. If you see something, report it and we will vigorously pursue justice."
In the criminal complaint filed with the Los Angeles County Superior Court, the California Department of Justice alleges Joaquín García and his co-defendants committed 26 felonies in Southern California over a period of approximately four years. Joaquín García and his co-defendants allegedly coerced victims into performing sexual acts by telling them that if they went against any of his desires or wishes as "the Apostle," that they were going against God. The other individuals named in the complaint are Alondra Ocampo, Azalea Rangel Melendez, and Susana Medina Oaxaca, all of whom are affiliated with La Luz Del Mundo. In addition to Joaquín García, Alondra Ocampo and Susana Medina Oaxaca were also arrested. An arrest warrant has also been issued for Azalea Rangel Melendez, who is currently at large.
If you believe you have been a victim of sexual abuse or have information about incidents of sexual misconduct related to anyone who may be involved in this case, please call (323) 765-2100 or you can file a complaint online at https://oag.ca.gov/LLDM.
Defendants facing state criminal allegations are eligible for bail in most cases, allowing them to await future court dates out of police custody if they have the financial resources to post bail. In this case, the court set bail for Joaquín García at $25 million.
As the state's chief law enforcement officer, Attorney General Becerra is committed to combatting human trafficking and safeguarding the rights of trafficking survivors. Last year, Attorney General Becerra helped bring down the world's largest online brothel, Backpage.com, and convicted its CEO. Additionally, Attorney General Becerra testified before the U.S. Senate to push for the passage of the federal Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act, which became law in 2018. The California Department of Justice has also fought to protect juvenile victims of trafficking, bringing 54 felony charges against the alleged operators of a statewide sex trafficking ring in 2017. Efforts to fight human trafficking have also included taking on labor exploitation. In 2018, Attorney General Becerra charged the operators of Rainbow Bright, a California adult residential and childcare company, with 59 criminal counts for alleged human trafficking and other alleged labor-related violations.
The arrests and charges announced today were the result of an investigation initiated by the California Department of Justice. The investigation began in 2018, in part, because of information submitted to the California Department of Justice through the clergy abuse online complaint form. The arrests were the result of a joint effort between the California Department of Justice and a number of law enforcement agencies, including Homeland Security Investigations within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and the Los Angeles Airport Police.
It is important to note that criminal charges are only allegations against a person. Every defendant is presumed innocent unless or until proven guilty.
A copy of the complaint is available here.


A killer is stalking Oslo's streets. Police officers are being slain at the scenes of crimes they once investigated, but failed to solve. The murders are brutal, the media reaction hysterical.
For years, detective Harry Hole has been at the centre of every major criminal investigation in Oslo. His dedication to his job and his brilliant insights have saved the lives of countless people. But now, with those he loves most facing terrible danger, Harry can't protect anyone.
Jo Nesbo is a musician, songwriter, economist and internationally acclaimed author. The Leopard - the eighth Harry Hole thriller - was a number 1 bestseller in hardback, with Phantom - the ninth book in the series - topping the paperback charts. The Snowman has been optioned by Working Title films and will be directed by Martin Scorsese, whilst the film adaptation of Jo's standalone thriller, Headhunters was nominated for a BAFTA. Check out www.jonesbo.co.uk.


Home-sharing Insurance. We've got it covered.
The London Agent, together with GUARDHOG, have specifically created a new short let insurance product to cover hosts when they have paying guests to stay.
What is short let insurance?
GUARDHOG's home-sharing insurance, Host Cover, is on-demand, pay by the stay 'full-fat' home insurance that covers the risks of having paying guests. GUARDHOG have designed the cover so that it dovetails with your existing home and contents insurance. And, there is no need to make any changes to your existing policy.
As one can never be certain exactly what your existing insurance will do in the event of a claim when it's unrelated to a guest, the policy states that if something is specifically excluded because of guests staying, you will be covered. For example, if there is a storm, your home floods and your insurer won't pay because you had guests staying, then the GUARDHOG policy will. (Extreme example but you get the point).
The costs vary depending on the host and the property, but start from as little as £2 per night as long as your using The London Agent.
We're not the experts, GUARDHOG are. So please email [email protected] or look at their website www.guardhog.com. We're hoping that you will take advantage of short let insurance. So, to ensure it's as hassle free as possible we can set-up a feed to GUARDHOG that automatically allows them to see any new bookings. Once you have registered with GUARDHOG, simply opt for all bookings to be automatically covered. GUARDHOG will ask you if they may share your information with us; please do say yes.
If you have any questions, including information on how the short let insurance policy works or how to make a claim, please call GUARDHOG on 0207 199 6610, email [email protected], or look at www.guardhog.com.


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Gracie Jiu Jitsu near West County, MO
Gracie jiu jitsu near West County, MO is a unique form of self-defense centered martial arts. The Gracie Barra West County team is privileged to bring the skills and teachings of Carlos Gracie and Gracie jiu jitsu to men, women, and children in the West County, MO area. With some of the top instructors in the Gracie jiu jitsu field, our West County, MO programs are second to none. To learn Gracie jiu jitsu technique and skill as well as the spiritual and mental attributes of a master West County, MO Gracie jiu jitsu martial artist, join us today. Sign up for a free class or learn more by calling us now at 636-544-36550
What is Gracie Jiu Jitsu?
The term jiu jitsu has historically been used to describe a wide range of grappling-centered practices but generally refers to the Japanese type of grappling-style martial art. Out of traditional Japanese jiu jitsu came Brazilian jiu jitsu, which became popular over time after Carlos Gracie and his family got involved. The Gracie family produced several of the most skilled Brazilian jiu jitsu athletes. They eventually founded the Gracie Barra school and trademarked the Gracie jiu jitsu name.
Today Gracie Barra schools near West County and throughout the United States teach the practices of Gracie jiu jitsu to children, teens, and adults}. Gracie jiu jitsu in West County, MO focuses on practical and graceful self-defense, including the ground grappling moves of jiu jitsu, judo throws, wrsetling take-downs, and muay thai kick boxing.
Gracie jiu jitsu is a self-defense martial art in which a smaller person has an equal chance of defeating a larger, heavier opponent. The focus is on leverage, timing, and natural body movements, often using your opponent's weight against them}. Unlike many other commonly practiced martial arts in West County, MO, Gracie jiu jitsu does not rely on striking movements, but instead on locks, chokes, and takedowns.
Besides the techniques and types of moves used in Gracie jiu jitsu, the martial art is also distinct in its philosophy and approach to competition. The purpose of Gracie jiu jitsu is primarily for self-defense. The competitor's goal is more about exercising confidence and poise and improving oneself than getting more points or beating your opponent. Carlos Gracie Jr. impressed upon the students of Gracie jiu jitsu the importance of a spiritual practice and other significant internal traits like confidence, humility, and self-improvement.
Carlos Gracie Senior 12 Commandments
To be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind
Speak to every one of happiness, health and prosperity
Give all your friends the feeling that they are valuable
Always look at events from a positive point of view, and turn positive into a reality in life
Think always in the best, work solely for the best and expect always the best
Always be as enthusiastic about the success of others as you are about your own
Forget about past mistakes and concentrate your energies on the victories ahead
Always keep your fellow men joyful and have a pleasant attitude to all that address you
Spend all the time you need in perfecting yourself, but leave no time to criticize the others
Become too big to feel unrest, too noble to feel anger, too strong to feel fear and too happy to tumble in adversity
Always have a positive opinion about yourself and tell it to the world, not through words of vanity but through benevolence
Have the strong belief that the world is beside you if you keep true to what is best within you
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A History of Gracie Jiu Jitsu
Gracie jiu jitsu has deep roots and a fascinating history that spans generations and reaches across the globe. It starts with jiu jitsu. Jiu jitsu is a martial art form with ancient roots. The exact origins are not known, though many believe it began in India. Basic fundaments of the jiu jitsu art have been noted in the ancient cultures of Greece, China, Rome, and other regions. A combination of such elements and a the refining efforts of the Japanese are responsible for the practice we recognize as jiu jitsu today.
Gracie jiu jitsu, though, comes much later, after jiu jitsu makes its way from Japan to Brazil, brought there by one exceptional student of the art named Mitsuyu Maeda (who eventually came to be known as Count Coma). Count Coma traveled the world, finally making his way to Brazil. In 1914 Coma performs a jiu jitsu demonstration in Brazil, where Carlos Gracie first sees him. Carlos Gracie, who was a small-built boy of only 14 years at the time, became a jiu jitsu student under Count Coma.
Carlos Gracie trained under Count Coma, became a skilled martial artist, and eventually began his own school – the first Gracie jiu jitsu school. Carlos Gracie included his younger brothers and began teaching them Brazilian jiu jitsu through his school. This became known as Gracie jiu jitsu, and the family continued the tradition of teaching Gracie jiu jitsu and raising champion athletes throughout the next generations. When Carlos grew older, his younger brother Helio officially took over the Gracie jiu jitsu school, and subsequently, their sons started their own Gracie jiu jitsu schools and teachings.
In 1983, Carlos Gracie Jr. became Head Instructor of the Gracie Jiu Jitsu school. He was a nutrition student at university when his brother Rolls, also skilled in Gracie jiu jitsu, suddenly passed away in an accident. Carlos Gracie Jr. decided to move his school to a new neighborhood called Barra de Tijuca, which is where the name Gracie Barra jiu jitsu comes from. Gracie jiu jitsu goes from local to national to international, being introduced to countries like the US by 2000. Master Gracie Carlo Jr. moved the Gracie Barra headquarters and personally relocated to California, USA in 2005. We are privileged to have Head Professor Mike Buckels with us at Gracie Barra West County, who trained under Master Carlos Gracie Jr.
Gracie jiu jitsu is an excellent martial art perfect for every age, gender, body type, and skill level. Try Gracie jiu jitsu in West County, MO on for size with West County Gracie jiu jitsu classes at Gracie Barra West County. For more information or to sign up for your first class, check out our schedule or give us a call at 636-544-36550. See you on the mat!


Can't wait for this coming weekend – oh wait, it's EASTER!!!
Better start planning when I'm going to paint the eggs (after the slumber party but before the dentist appointment? Or should it be after the baseball practice but before the haircuts in the city? Or perhaps after the city visit but before the in-law Saturday afternoon visit? Or maybe it should be Sunday morning right before the hunt but after church? Or maybe it should be after Easter dinner but before the double science projects due – both grades!?) Just call me Cottontail!
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Hop on down, Cotton Tail. Easter is the new Christmas at my house. My kids are asking for presents. Good thing the bunny is small and doesn't have a sleigh or a magic sack.
Easter is the new Christmas. What do you think the wee hours are for anyway? Sleeping?


Parents must definitely consider a 529 college savings plan and invest in them because they ensure a safer and more secure educational future for the student and also greatly encourages getting a college education, which holds a lot of value throughout a person's career and life. They come with various benefits and are a sure-shot and secured way of keeping funds aside for future education purposes. 529 savings plans have been designed with the aim to make going to college a smooth and enriching journey for both students and their families as well.


The same meticulous craftsmanship and engineering that went into Felt's line of carbon FR models also spawned the FR aluminum series. With a Dynaform TIG-welded 6069 aluminum frame and UHC Advanced carbon fork, the FR30 chassis is as finely tuned an instrument as one demands for maximum performance without compromise. Built with a Shimano 105 drivetrain, the FR30 is set to outperform the competition and exceed your expectations.
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At Chalmers, we believe that we are disconnected from God apart from the grace of God through Jesus Christ. We encourage everyone to connect to God by accepting His love and forgiveness found only in Jesus, and to surrender your life to Him. This is the first step in the walk as a Christ follower.
We believe that as Christ followers, we remain connected with God through worship, prayer, and fellowship with other Christ followers.
Join us Sundays at 10:00am for a time of worship and celebration of who God is and what God has done and continues to do in our lives and in our world. Our worship service is an hour and fifteen minutes and includes singing, teaching from the bible, and a time of community prayer. Sunday School and Nursery are available during our service. After the service, you are invited to go downstairs for coffee and treats, or to stay in the Sanctuary for a time of reflection and prayer.
At Chalmers, we believe that prayer is incredibly important in our connection to God. In the same way that social media and text messages help us to keep in contact with friends and family, so prayer keeps us connected with God. As Christians, we can pray to God anytime, anywhere, with whatever words we have. At Chalmers, we encourage each other to take time in prayer each day. We also believe that we are called to pray together as a community. We do this at Chalmers in two ways: first, we take time during our Sunday Worship Service to pray with one another, and second, we meet in Growth Groups during the week to pray for personal concerns as well as to pray for the local community, our mission partners and any other issues that God brings to our mind.
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The mountainous landscape of Kamiyama is characterized by preserved woodlands in constant dialogue with hills covered by rice terraces built into the slopes (Tanada in Japanese). The intervention pays tribute to the seed of rice, a cereal grain that historically has played a significant role in Japanese culture and to the agricultural activity of rice farming, an activity carried out for thousands of years in Japan. The intervention was conceived in Autumn, a symbolic season of the harvest when terraced rice fields change their colors into shining golden waves of grain. Inner rice field was created as a void made through the action of harvesting, a circular shape into the field that represents the natural cycle, a subtraction that creates an interior place to contemplate the landscape scenery.


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Q: How to write to the Cloud Firestore using Node JS Cloud Function from Complex JSON Webhook? I have a Webhook that delivers a complex JSON payload to my Cloud Function URL, and writes that JSON to collections & documents within my Cloud Firestore.
My Cloud Function looks something like:
exports.webhook = functions.https.onRequest(async (req, res) => {
     await admin.firestore().collection("testCollection").doc().set({
          nameOfFieldFromFirestore: data.nameOfFieldFromJson,
]);

This works when its a simple JSON, for example: one that isn't heavily nested.
What I don't understand, is how to format this Node.JS Google Cloud Function to accept a field from a complex JSON that is nested.
I believe the Node.JS Runtime on Google Cloud Functions uses the Express Middleware HTTP framework.
Sample JSON:
"id": "1",
"people": {
     "id": "1",
}

I know how to return the id in line 1. I'm unsure how to return the id in line 3.

A: If you want add whole webhook payload as it is then you can just pass that object in set():
exports.webhook = functions.https.onRequest(async (req, res) => {
  const payload = req.body

  await admin.firestore().collection("testCollection").doc().set(payload)
  res.status(200).end()
);

If you want a specific (e.g. id in provided JSON) you can access that like this:
exports.webhook = functions.https.onRequest(async (req, res) => {
  const payload = req.body

  await admin.firestore().collection("testCollection").doc().set({
    someField: payload.people.id
  })
  res.status(200).end()
);

A Firestore document is like a JSON object so you can keep nesting maps that way upto a maximum depth of 20.

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Oregon man wins $1.15 million after boss gets police chief pal to arrest him amid racism complaints
By Crystal Bonvillian, Cox Media Group National Content Desk
February 20, 2020 at 5:36 pm EST
Oregon man wins $1.15 million after boss gets police chief pal to arrest him amid racism complaints Michael Fesser, pictured, of Portland, Ore., last week settled a wrongful arrest lawsuit against the West Linn Police Department for $600,000. The settlement, one of the largest of its kind in Oregon history, stems from a Feb. 25, 2017, arrest on false claims of theft from Fesser's boss, who Fesser, 48, of Portland, had approached about racial harassment on the job. (Paul Buchanan, West Linn Police Department)
WEST LINN, Ore. — An Oregon man has won $1.15 million after his boss had a police chief friend manufacture a criminal case in a bid to halt a potential racial discrimination lawsuit against his towing business.
Michael Fesser, 48, of Portland, last week settled his lawsuit against the West Linn Police Department for $600,000. The settlement is one of the largest wrongful arrest settlements in Oregon history.
Fesser had previously settled his claim against his former boss, Eric Benson, for $415,000. Benson owns A&B Towing in Southeast Portland.
Fesser said in an interview with the Oregonian that it is his eight children "and the next black man or individual that has to go through this" that drove him to keep pushing forward with the lawsuits.
Fesser's attorney, Paul Buchanan, said Saturday that he is pleased with the attention the lawsuits and ultimate settlements are receiving.
"For Michael, the purpose of this litigation has always been to bring about change," Buchanan said. "We are watching to see whether law enforcement leaders are merely saying the right words to get them through this scandal until the attention dies down, or whether concrete steps are taken to bring about real change."
Watch Michael Fesser talk below about why he sued the West Linn Police Department.
Police officials have not admitted guilt in the case but in a public statement, current West Linn police Chief Terry Kruger said the settlement was reached to avoid additional cost and uncertainty for the city.
"The City of West Linn and the West Linn Police Department do not tolerate any acts of discrimination or disparate treatment by its employees," Kruger said in the statement. "In 2018, when the allegations were first reported, an internal investigation was conducted, and swift and appropriate disciplinary personnel action was taken."
The settlement has resulted in outrage in the community and a number of fast-moving developments involving those named in the lawsuits, particularly former West Linn police Chief Terry Timeus. On Thursday, a West Linn city attorney released a long-secret, 100-page internal report that dealt with allegations of Timeus making racist, homophobic, anti-Semitic and sexist comments while on the job as a Lake Oswego police officer, the post he held prior to becoming West Linn chief in 2005.
According to the Oregonian, the allegations included a sexual relationship with a confidential informant and the gay-bashing of a hotel clerk while arguing over the price of a room where he'd taken the informant in Portland.
The report was completed in 2008 -- three years after Timeus became police chief in West Linn.
The newspaper reported that former West Linn city manager Chris Jordan, who also had previously worked in Lake Oswego, had hired Timeus without performing a background check.
Two of the police officers embroiled in the Fesser case have been placed on administrative leave. Kruger said he placed Sgt. Tony Reeves, the only involved officer still working for West Linn, on leave pending the outcome of an investigation by the Clackamas County District Attorney's Office.
Former West Linn police Lt. Mike Stradley, who now works as a supervisor of police training at the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training, has also been placed on leave in the wake of last week's court settlement.
Since the settlement, Oregon Gov. Kate Brown and three members of Congress have called for a federal investigation into the alleged wrongdoing of West Linn and Portland police officials. The Oregonian reported Wednesday that U.S. Department of Justice officials are opening a probe into whether federal crimes were committed.
West Linn Mayor Russ Axelrod and the city council have submitted a letter of support for the federal investigation.
Brown has also directed the state Department of Public Safety Standards and Training to investigate the case and Portland police Chief Jami Resch has asked the Police Bureau's Professional Standards Division to look into the role Portland officers played in the case, Axelrod said Tuesday.
Oregon man wins $1.15 million after boss gets police chief pal to arrest him amid racism complaints Pictured in an undated photo is the West Linn, Ore., Police Department. Michael Fesser, 48, of Portland, last week settled his lawsuit against the department for $600,000. The settlement is one of the largest wrongful arrest settlements in Oregon history. (West Linn Police Department)
Axelrod offered his "sincerest apologies" to Fesser, his family and the community.
"As Mayor of West Linn, I must apologize for the described conduct that has stained our community. Such actions do not reflect West Linn and our neighboring cities, and we will be vigilant to make sure that such conduct never occurs in the future," Axelrod said in a lengthy statement. "Mr. Fesser: I want to offer my sincerest apologies to you, your family, and everyone who has been hurt by this.
"The (news) articles describe inexcusable racism and abuse of power at the hands of members of our police department. The pain, hurt, and fear that this caused you is unacceptable. I am deeply sorry."
The mayor said he looked forward to meeting Fesser, a meeting which was part of the settlement, and "learning from the courage (he has had) to share (his) story and press for justice."
"I commit to doing my part to work together with all parties and community members on a journey of healing," Axelrod said.
Read Mayor Axelrod's entire statement here.
The district attorney in Multnomah County, where Portland is located, is also conducting an investigation into the credibility of those involved, the Oregonian reported. If the officers' conduct triggers a Brady notice, prosecutors would be required in future cases to disclose to defense attorneys evidence that could be used to impeach the officers' credibility as witnesses.
According to the Washington Post, the case began in 2017 when Fesser, who has for decades run a prison ministry in his spare time, went to Benson with complaints of racial harassment at A&B Towing. Fesser told Benson his coworkers used racial slurs, including calling him "Buckwheat," and that one white man had pointed out a Confederate flag displayed on his truck, asking Fesser how he liked it.
Fesser, who the Oregonian reported had managed the towing company's auto auctions since 2004, described the workplace as hostile. Benson, who had been sued before for racial discrimination, feared another lawsuit.
He turned to fishing buddy Timeus.
According to Fesser's federal lawsuit against the West Linn Police Department, Timeus had two of his officers, Reeves and Sgt. Mike Boyd, who were at the time detectives with the department, build a theft case against Fesser. Benson alleged that Fesser was skimming cash off the proceeds of the auctions he conducted.
Former West Linn Police Chief Terry Timeus had his officers work as his "personal posse" to initiate an unwarranted, racially motivated surveillance and arrest of a black Portland man as a favor to the chief's fishing buddy. (1/9) pic.twitter.com/RqJGn3MrhI
— The Oregonian (@Oregonian) February 11, 2020
Benson later claimed he believed the company should have been earning more cash from the auctions and that Portland investigators were dismissive of his concerns that Fesser was stealing, the Oregonian said.
Timeus had his detectives investigate Fesser, despite the fact that Benson's towing company is in the city of Portland and outside the jurisdiction of West Linn.
"The investigation culminated in an unlawful, extra-jurisdictional and unwarranted surveillance operation in Portland at the business of Chief Timeus' friend where Mr. Fesser was employed," the lawsuit stated.
Much of the most damning evidence in the lawsuit came in the form of text messages between Benson, Timeus and the detectives.
"At the direction of Chief Timeus, Sgt. Reeves and Sgt. Boyd attempted to secure statements from individuals who were expressly acknowledged in text messages to be 'dirty,'" the lawsuit said. "These text messages can be found on both Chief Timeus' and Sgt. Reeves' phones."
The lawsuit alleged that the detectives worked with the witnesses, hoping they could get the men to back the false claims that Fesser was stealing from Benson's company. Reeves, the suit stated, also undertook an illegal surveillance operation Feb. 25, 2017, as Fesser conducted an auction.
Benson had an acquaintance record Fesser at work and, watching a live feed through company surveillance cameras, gave real-time updates to Reeves.
Text messages revealed during discovery in the lawsuit showed Benson and Reeves using racist, homophobic and sexually explicit language as they texted one another. The texts, which are contained in federal court records, show that Benson said he wished Fesser's arrest would happen in Clackamas County because he wanted to "make sure he was with some real racist boys."
"Dreams can never come true, I guess," Benson texted. "Oh, did I say that? I'm a bad person. I have some anger issues going on with him right now."
Oregon man wins $1.15 million after boss gets police chief pal to arrest him amid racism complaints Pictured are text messages between a West Linn, Ore., police detective and Eric Benson, the former boss of Michael Fesser, 48, of Portland. Fesser last week settled a wrongful arrest lawsuit against the police department stemming from a February 2017 theft arrest Benson and the then-police chief, a fishing buddy, allegedly orchestrated with two of the department's investigators. (U.S. District Court - Oregon)
"I can't imagine why," Reeves responded.
At another point in the conversation, Benson sent the detective a photo of his dog.
"Hope Fesser doesn't get her in the lawsuit," Reeves joked.
"Hahaha. She's not a fan of that type of folk," Benson wrote. "She is a wl (West Linn) dog."
No evidence of wrongdoing by Fesser was found during the illegal surveillance.
Despite that fact, Reeves and Boyd, with help from Stradley, a retired Portland police officer then working in West Linn, got the Portland Police Department's gang enforcement team involved and that same night, they arrested Fesser as he drove home from work.
"My game, my rules," Reeves texted Benson shortly before the officers moved in, according to court records. "It's better that we arrest him before he makes the complaint (of racial discrimination). Then, it can't be retaliation."
Fesser told the Post he remembered seeing about a half-dozen patrol cars descend on him as he left the site of the auction that night. One West Linn officer repeatedly demanded, "Where's the money?" and they asked him about his place of work.
"When they first said that, I knew where this was coming from," Fesser told the Post.
According to Fesser's lawsuit, one of the Portland officers, who knew him from his prison ministry, expressed discomfort with the situation.
"Mike, this is not my call," the unnamed officer told him, according to the complaint. "I don't want to be here. We're just assisting West Linn."
Below, read the amended federal lawsuit Michael Fesser filed against the West Linn Police Department.
Michael Fesser v West Linn PD by National Content Desk on Scribd
Fesser's lawsuit claimed the detectives arrested, detained him and interrogated him illegally and without probable cause. They also seized his belongings, including his cellphone, personal papers and "attorney-client privileged communications between Mr. Fesser and his employment attorney regarding his concerns of racial discrimination in the workplace," the document said.
Fesser was released on his own recognizance about eight hours after his arrest for aggravated theft. He was ordered to go to court for an arraignment the following Monday, at which time the case against him was dismissed.
Meanwhile, the Oregonian reported, Benson had reached out to Timeus asking for "extra patrols" at his West Linn home, apparently fearing Fesser might show up after being released.
Two days after his arrest, Fesser was called to the police station to pick up his belongings. At that point, Reeves and Boyd informed him he'd been fired by Benson.
"How do police fire me from my job?" Fesser told the Oregonian of his thoughts at the time.
Though the criminal case was thrown out prior to Fesser's arraignment, the investigation was reignited seven months later -- after Fesser had filed a lawsuit against Benson in state court.
"Upon information and belief, shortly after the filing of the civil litigation referenced above, the West Linn Defendants sought to prevail upon the Multnomah County district attorney to bring criminal charges against Mr. Fesser. This effort finally bore fruit in November 2017 when criminal charges were initiated," the lawsuit stated.
The district attorney dropped the charges again the following March.
Timeus was placed on administrative leave in June 2017 amid accusations of "potential personnel policy violations." He retired later that year after an internal investigation into an off-duty drunken driving investigation found "no terminable offenses," the city announced at the time.
#BreakingNews - @WestLinnUpdate Police Chief Terry Timeus placed on admin. leave for "potential personnel policy violations" pic.twitter.com/DGkgi85UX8
— Mike Benner (@MikeBennerKGW) June 22, 2017
Reeves said in his deposition in the Fesser civil case that he was disciplined for his participation in the illegal arrest. Nevertheless, he was promoted from detective to sergeant in March 2018.
Kruger, who became police chief in June 2018, spoke out last week amid a wave of public outrage over Fesser's wrongful arrest. He said much has changed about the department in the three years since he was targeted.
"The former chief, captain and lieutenant involved no longer work here. Three sergeants, one detective and thirteen officers have also left service from the City of West Linn in that same timeframe; all in a department of 30 sworn personnel," Kruger said. "In the 20 months that I have been the chief, I have promoted two new captains, two sergeants and two detectives, along with the hiring of six new police officers, a new evidence technician and community service officer."
Kruger said he has also implemented new and added training that focuses on implicit bias, diversity and procedural justice.
"The officers here are on a strong path of ethical policing and fair and equitable service to all members of the public," the chief said.
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We are digging out of the pandemic and it feels good! Thank you President Biden! Don't go nuts yet. There is still some 1500 dying every day from the virus, but we can see the light at the end of the tunnel. A huge thank you to those in the medical community who have given us their lives for the past year. Thank you.
Many themes come together this week. Besides those listed in the headline we will also be watching the opening rounds of both the Men's and Women's basketball tournaments. Watch out for Hawkeyes in both! Expect more action in congress as Democrats try to make up for many lost years. You may see some action in your bank accounts as stimulus checks should begin being dispersed.
As if that wasn't enough we have to deal with the annual changing of clocks today and the start of Spring at the end of the week. What a week!
Last week wasn't bad either.
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It looks like Californians have enough signatures o force a recall vote on what Governor?
Who wrote "The Feminine Mystique" in 1968 and became a leading figure in the Women's Movement?
Moneygall is the Irish ancestral home of what US president? (Hint: we learned this about a decade ago)
The US House passed and sent to the US Senate HR1 a bill that deals with what?
Russia and China announced they would work together to build a space station where?
Who sent a cease and desist letter to the Republican National Committee demanding they stop using his name in fundraising without explicit permission?
Governor Asa Hutchinson of which state signed an anti-abortion bill that allows abortions only "to save the life if a pregnant woman in a medical emergency"?
I want every child to know that this is what vice presidents and generals in the United States Armed Forces look like. pic.twitter.com/y2OFL1z29r
— President Biden (@POTUS) March 9, 2021
Democrats accomplishments since Biden was sworn in. Passed massive relief bill, developed real plan to fight covid, getting more than 2 millions shots in arms a day and rolling back the most oppressive elements of Trump agenda. Republicans — read some children's books. – Joe Lockhart
LULAC (League of United Latin American Citizens)
35 million including yours truly
Two Female 4 star combatant commanders: (The nominations of Gen. Jacqueline Van Ovost of the Air Force to commander of United States Transportation Command and Lt. Gen. Laura Richardson of the Army to commander of United States Southern Command)
The capital city, Austin
The diameter
The previous president
A shooting gun
NY's Andrew Cuomo
On or near the moon
tip of the hat to http://all-hat-no-cattle.blogspot.com
When Republicans speak of "quality" votes, it's just another word for white. – Woman In The Moon tweet
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Pat Lydon says:
It is St. Paddy's Day rather than St. Patty. Paddy is the male form.


As a teacher, you know just how important it is to create a culture of kindness within your classroom. The kindness and empathy that blossoms within your classroom often reverberates beyond school and into the rest of the world, just as it did for Auggie and his classmates in the book Wonder by R.J. Palacio.
Entering a new year, you and your students have the perfect excuse to revisit — or visit for the first time — Auggie's heartwarming story. It's a great teaching tool for social-emotional learning, and through reading, students will be inspired to reflect on their relationships with friends and classmates and resolve to be even kinder in the new year.
When your students choose kindness above all else, the empathy and joy that resonates will have a profound effect in your classroom. By choosing kindness students will learn about acceptance, peer pressure, and courage, and the roles they play in the relationships they've formed with others.
It's not enough to be kind, you also have to celebrate it. By resolving to celebrate kindness this new year, your students will see just how important it is to acknowledge the kindness of others and how a simple acknowledgement motivates others to be kind too.
3. Take kindness to the next level.
Kindness doesn't plateau — it's something that can always be taken to the next level. This year, encourage students to reflect on their level of kindness and what they can do to take it up a notch.
Being kind to one another is just the beginning. True kindness means being a great friend, no matter your differences.
To prevent bullying and promote kindness, students have to embrace an active role. This new year, encourage students to become "upstanders" and discover more ways to encourage kindness and prevent bullying in the classroom and beyond.
Wonder is a great story to inspire students to be kind this new year, and these resolutions are just the beginning. Through reading and reflection, students are bound to come up with even more Wonder-inspired resolutions for the new year! Need more copies of Wonder in your classroom? You can buy the book here.


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flame is an acrylic glass extension to the r0ket conference badge.
The flame is a simple PCB with a PCA9533 I2C controller driving one LED to enlighten a laser engraved acrylic glass in the shape of a flame. The flame was arranged as a DIY soldering kit with the option to choose between twenty different engraved logos and four LED colors.
I am happy that this project was successful as this was my debut in manufacturing PCBs, working with laser cutters and compiling foolproof soldering kits. A lot of lessons learned.


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SkyAlert's mobile earthquake warning app.
Mexico City blocks tech startups offering new earthquake warning systems
Officials fear too many alerts will undermine confidence in warning systems
Published on Wednesday, September 25, 2019
The Mexico City government is locked in a feud with private technology startups over who can warn residents of an imminent earthquake.
Authorities in the capital issued a decree in August stating that the only entity authorized to send early earthquake alerts was the non-profit organization Center for Seismic Instrumentation and Registry, or Cires.
Cires' 28-year-old system – the world's oldest early earthquake warning service – gives Mexico City residents about a minute's warning for most strong temblors whose epicenter is off the Pacific Coast – time that people can use to evacuate their homes, schools or office buildings.
The system is widely considered to be both fast and reliable but that hasn't stopped two tech startups, Grillo and SkyAlert, from trying to develop an even better one.
Cires' system relies on 96 sensors, most of which are placed on Mexico's Pacific coast, that detect an earthquake's seismic waves and transmits them via radio frequencies.
If a temblor is considered strong enough to cause damage, earthquake alerts are broadcast on television and radio and an alarm sounds in the capital from around 12,000 loudspeakers mounted on utility poles and 20,000 speakers in schools.
In contrast, Grillo and SkyAlert have adopted a more digital approach to earthquake monitoring, sending warnings more quickly via wireless internet, processing seismic data using cloud-computing and alerting people to approaching earthquakes via mobile apps, Twitter and in-home alarm systems.
While the startups' services have proved popular – SkyAlert has 1.9 million Twitter followers – the Mexico City government says that having more than one alert system is confusing for residents and could undermine confidence in early earthquake alarms.
"If we continue to over-alert people, it will have two effects: we'll lose people's trust, and we'll cause mass panic in places like subway cars or in large office buildings," said Guillermo Ayala, a Civil Protection official who is responsible for natural disaster early warning efforts in Mexico City.
Two alerts issued by SkyAlert's app in February and August overestimated the magnitude of earthquakes and caused tens of thousands of people to unnecessarily evacuate their workplaces, he said.
Ayala added that many private companies import cheap earthquake sensors from Asian countries without adapting them for use in Mexico.
"The point is not to prohibit the emission of seismic alerts," he said. "The more support we have, the safer we will be, but only as long as all the alerts comply with the technical regulations," he said.
In response to the criticism of SkyAlert – which imported sensors from Japan in 2016 and offers an alarm device for large buildings that costs about US $2,000 per year – the company's founder told The Wall Street Journal that no early warning system is perfect.
Alejandro Cantú said that the government regulation that seeks to prevent private companies from issuing earthquake alerts "sends a terrible message" to people using technology to try to make people safer. More competition provides an incentive for alert systems to improve, he said.
"If we put in laws that limit innovation, we are doomed to forever have the same system that was installed years ago," said Cantú, whose company also plans to bring in revenue by selling a premium mobile app.
The founder of Grillo, which operates a network of 50 Chinese-made sensors that it designed itself, told The Journal he is optimistic that the company will be able to comply with the Mexico City regulation.
Andrés Meira, an Anglo-Colombian architect, described the government's decree as "vaguely worded" and said that Grillo intends to go ahead with a plan to sell small early-warning devices to homeowners for around US $50.
"The poorest people in Mexico live in the worst-designed houses, so you have to reach those people," he said. "If you just sell early alert devices to a few large skyscrapers, you're not going to save many lives."
Source: The Wall Street Journal (en)
Over 4,000 public buildings await repairs to earthquake damage
According to the National Reconstruction Program, 4,153 schools, hospitals and cultural spaces including churches are awaiting repairs.
Earthquake survivor lived through two Big Ones
The only aspect of my life that is likely to garner a mention in Ripley's Believe it or Not is my relationship with earthquakes.
Hospital ravaged in 2017 earthquakes to be torn down
The military will demolish a hospital in the capital's Iztapalapa borough 2 1/2 years after it was damaged by a pair of earthquakes.
Nationwide earthquake drill set for Monday at 11:00am
Civil Protection agencies have met in recent weeks to coordinate the event, and ask the public to participate to be better prepared for the real thing.


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.NET Wrapper for SchedulesDirect.org 20141201 JSON API

SchedulesDirect.org

Based upon the API documented at https://github.com/SchedulesDirect/JSON-Service/wiki/API-20141201

You'll need your own account with your own username & password.

The password is a SHA1 hex representation of your SchedulesDirect password.

To keep it separate from this repository, I've setup an external file for the appSettings.  There's a template in the App.config.

This is very much still a work in progress.
Currently supported operations are:

Obtain a token [GET /token]

Getting status [POST /status]

List the lineups a user has added to their account [GET /lineups]

StationID / channel mapping for a lineup [GET /lineups/{COUNTRY}-{LINEUP}-{DEVICE}]

Download program information [POST /programs]

There is currently no error handling.

Written in Visual Studio 2015.

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaGithub


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Михаэ́ль Марк Ало́ни (; ) — израильский актёр, режиссёр, писатель и телеведущий.

Ранние годы
Алони родился в Тель-Авиве (по другим данным — в Каире) в светской еврейской семье. Его мать — юрист, а отец — аудитор. Во время военной службы он служил командиром на курсе «Марва» программы «» Службы образования и молодёжи Армии обороны Израиля.

С 2006 по 2009 год он изучал актёрское мастерство в студии Nissan Nativ Acting Studio. Также был моделью в ряде рекламных кампаний.

Карьера в медиа
Алони известен по ролям в фильмах «Штисель», «Вне тьмы» и сериале 2017—2018 годов «Ради нее герои летают», продюсером которого выступила компания «Кешет». В апреле 2018 года сериал «Ради нее герои летают» удостоился приза в номинации «Лучший драматический сериал» на Международном фестивале телевизионных программ в Каннах Canneseries. Алони также ведёт популярное реалити-шоу «Голос Израиля» (The Voice Israel). Он получил роль Габриэля в «Королеве красоты Иерусалима».

Фильмография

Критика
На Метакритике:
 Average career score: 	74
 Highest Metascore: 	79 	«Полицейский» («Policeman»)
 Lowest Metascore: 	69 	«Вне тьмы» («Out in the Dark»).

Примечания

Ссылки

Родившиеся в 1984 году
Википедия:Биографии современников
Телеведущие Израиля
Страницы с непроверенными переводами

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaWikipedia