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Woodland Heights in Lufkin Honors Nursing Excellence Award Winner
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Given the circumstances of the past two years, every one that works in healthcare deserves a substantial raise and an extended vacation. Wouldn't it be nice if that came true.
Every year, Woodland Heights Medical Center makes it a point to recognize one of their nurses who is amazing in their daily duties even in a profession in which so many go above and beyond.
Woodland Heights today announced that Al Torres, LVN, has been selected to receive its Nursing Excellence Award. This peer-nominated award, given in recognition of the critical role nurses play in treating our patients, was open to qualifying RNs and LPNs working in a direct patient care position who consistently demonstrate characteristics synonymous with nursing excellence.
Al was chosen for his outstanding contributions in the areas of patient care and satisfaction.
"Woodland Heights is fortunate to have many outstanding nurses like Al among its team members. Nurses who deliver exemplary care, compassion and service, who understand the importance of teamwork and mentoring others, who can lead in times of crises, and who are true champions of promoting healthcare in our community," said Debra Taylor, Chief Nursing Officer. "With an ongoing focus this year on the selfless efforts of healthcare professionals like Al, we are pleased to acknowledge the important contributions of our nursing professionals.
Al joined Woodland Heights in April of 2018 and in that time has continuously gone above and beyond to offer his patients the best. Al is also currently in school to earn his Registered Nurse degree while working full time. One of his co-workers said this about Al, "He is the epitome of a good nurse. You can see he enjoys his job and cares about his patients."
In addition to receiving the Nursing Excellence Award itself, Al received a cash prize and a copy of "Shining the Light on All the Right" by Mark and Bonnie Barnes, co-founders of The DAISY Foundation, an international movement created to recognize and express gratitude for extraordinary nursing.
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Ethical vacuum - Unfinished business at the banks
IF five years ago — after the Dermot Weld-trained Ansar became the first horse in a decade to retain the Galway Plate — you were to suggest in a buzzing, self-congratulating Ballybrit tent, that Seán FitzPatrick would declare himself a bankrupt, your host might have asked why you bothered to get out of bed in the morning.
He might also, inappropriately, but very revealingly, have wondered how you can live with yourself; why you don't put an end to your pessimism in the most irreversible way.
Yet, if the script plays out as is expected, the disgraced former Anglo Irish boss, who has come to epitomise the greedy, reckless, privateering facilitated by light-touch regulation that has set this country back decades, will file a petition — cost €650 — to the courts today asking to be declared a bankrupt.
He has debts of around €150 million — he owes €110m to Anglo Irish — and assets of around €80m.
The process requires Mr FitzPatrick to list his assets and sign an affidavit certifying that the list is complete and accurate. If it is not he can face a criminal prosecution. In that event, or in any other circumstances that might involve him in a criminal prosecution, he can join the queue and apply for free legal aid.
The logical conclusion for Mr FitzPatrick, if he is declared a bankrupt, should be a spectacular reduction in his standard of living. However, just before we take up a collection, it should be remembered that half of his pension pot is ring-fenced for his wife.
If he was as assiduous as some of his colleagues were in squirrelling away retirement cash — Nationwide's Michael Fingleton walked away with a pot just shy of €28m — that figure could be spectacular.
In those circumstances, the hardships brought by bankruptcy would be very different to the hardships inflicted on those who have lost jobs, families struggling with mortgages because one partner has lost their job or young people struggling to find a job of any kind.
Mr FitzPatrick may be the focus of considerable anger but it must be remembered he was only one of many reckless bankers and hope-for-the-best developers who must be delighted that he is the target of so much bile. It keeps them out of the firing line.
But, as every revised and more disheartening set of figures on non-performing loans published by NAMA confirm, Mr FitzPatrick's behaviour is representative of the ethical vacuum at the centre of Irish banking rather than an exceptional betrayal of the sector's norms. He was not by any stretch of the imagination the only banker leading us, and more particularly a government expected to rescue them, up the garden path.
And remember too, Mr FitzPatrick is being called to account because of his spectacular personal debt, not because of his behaviour at Anglo Irish.
Some days ago Fine Gael's Michael Noonan promised a purge of banking's top management. That this has not already been done by the banks, the Financial Regulator, the Government or the justice system is revealing and very disturbing. Until it does happen, any attempt at national renewal, and the great optimism and energy that will require, is held up by a lingering and corrosive injustice.

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National Police, citing the arrest of a man for selling unregistered SIM cards, urged members of the public to report vendors that are selling mobile phone smart cards without checking customers' IDs as required by the government.
People should "tell the police if they see people continuing to sell SIM cards at the markets without taking identity cards, to make it easy for the police to crack down," Chea Pov, director of the National Police's anti-technology crime department, said in a post on the agency's website.
The post hailed the recent arrest of a 28-year-old man caught selling unregistered SIM cards for service provider qb—the first arrest in Cambodia's nearly five-month-old crackdown on unregistered SIMs.
"This is the first time that experts and police…arrested a suspect and sent him to the court to face the procedures of the law," the statement said.
Svay Rithy was apprehended along with several others in a four-shop crackdown last week, Som Sinin, Lieutenant General Pov's deputy, said on Tuesday.
He said Mr. Rithy had apparently created false serial numbers for his customers. While his colleagues were questioned, reprimanded and released, Mr. Rithy would be sent to court, Mr. Sinin said. He did not identify potential charges.
Police and the Telecommunication Regulator of Cambodia began a nationwide crackdown on unregistered SIM cards in October, citing the potential for untraceable calls to be used in extortions and kidnappings. However, the initiative's progress has been slow, with repeated delays in implementation.
Government officials and police promised to visit Cambodia's mobile service providers and punish those that continue to offer service to unregistered numbers. Firms have responded with vague claims that they are ramping up compliance, but two of three unregistered SIM cards purchased by reporters last month made successful calls.
Police and ministry officials on Tuesday were unreachable or declined to comment on whether they still planned to fine or shut down rogue service providers, as previously promised.
Mao Chakrya, director of the Telecommunication Regulator of Cambodia, referred questions to police.
Company representatives for qb could not be reached.


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Outstandingly Delightful: Oliver Gerlach reviews LITTLEST FRIENDS by Timothy Winchester
The world of 2019 can often look a bit bleak and hostile. Sometimes, the easiest way to find hope is to turn to fiction for solace. Unfortunately, the world of fiction also seems awash with darkness, violence, and "mature" storytelling. As such, any small beacon of hope and whimsy stands out brightly and begs to be discussed and amplified. Timothy Winchester's Littlest Friends, functioning both as a sporadic webcomic and as an expanding collection of self-published print comics, is one of these beacons. A work of pure, distilled charm, Littlest Friends can extract a smile from almost anyone on even the darkest of days. Why? Because it's so outstandingly delightful.
Every Littlest Friends story is a short piece of one to four pages in length, usually titled with a single word (e.g. Job or Emojis). They're tiny scenes in the lives of the eponymous littlest friends, a group of anthropomorphic animals. These characters primarily act as though they're in their 20s, but not entirely. Sometimes they feel younger and more carefree, and sometimes older. This fluidity gives them a sort of universality and a level of relatability unexpected from a group of protagonists who look like children's picture book characters.
This picture book aesthetic is clear in Winchester's art; every character is built on the same armature, with a large circular head (uniformly sized across the cast) and a simplified body. The colors are bright and eye-catching, and they stand out as solid, blocky figures against backgrounds of more restrained colors. Winchester's rendition of fur and feathers is particularly pleasing, the borderless color blocks of the characters textured with scattered black lines. This clear, childlike sense of character design extends to the naming of the characters – the bear is named Teddy, the frog, Froggy, and in what is either a fit of genius or a truly unforgivable pun assault, the chicken (colored more like a baby chick), is Rebeakah.
To be clear, though, while Littlest Friends is entirely appropriate for readers of any age, the characters are approximately adults, their relatability focused on a greater maturity than the character designs might suggest at first glance. This is the genius of Littlest Friends. If children can have bright, simply designed characters and positive, delightful storytelling centered around broadly drawn characters they can relate to, why shouldn't adults? Winchester has found an unusual niche here, but it's one which seems unexpectedly important, particularly now as the world outside seems so grim.
The entirety of Littlest Friends feels like the product of relaxed whimsy. While comics can often give a tangible sense of just how much time and effort has been poured into them, Littlest Friends never hints at such a thing. Instead, it constantly feels like a casual, low-stress form of storytelling that brings just as much calm and joy to Winchester as it does to the audience. To say that the art seems as though Winchester has put little effort into it feels dismissive and reductive, but here this is meant in the most positive and loving way. Littlest Friends strikes the reader as a project which is just as therapeutic for its creator as for its audience, and that's a valuable thing for any artist to have in their repertoire.
The other important thread running through Littlest Friends perhaps ties into the above discussion of the series' calming, therapeutic power for all, and that is a constant undercurrent of quiet anxiety. The characters do not go through major dramas, but the narratives are primarily driven by characters worrying about relatively trivial things. The characters suffer through the sort of minor problems that can feel so easily overwhelming for people, but the tone of the comic remains one of friendship and comfort. Winchester's characters are always there for each other, through all the misunderstandings and embarrassments, and it is that stability that keeps the comic grounded in its wholesome reassuring nature. It would be easy for a comic so focused on the anxieties of its characters to slip into a mockery of their small struggles or to feel worried and uncertain overall, but the characters' friendships ensure that this undercurrent of anxiety never dominates, instead remaining in the background.
Winchester's other work is also well worth your time. His other, slightly more serious comics are all stellar, and his (no longer updated) podcast People I Know (in which guests review scented candles with him) is a surreal, soothing, and inexplicably compelling experience. Also, he sells socks which look like dinosaurs, and if that doesn't immediately appeal then you really need more joy in your life (such as dinosaur socks)! While all of these are similarly pleasing, it is Littlest Friends that brings all of Winchester's strengths together most effectively. This comic is a reliable spot of warmth and brightness in a cold, dark world, and should be valued as such. The only point of sadness here is that it is such a rare example of its particular genre. The world would be a better, friendlier place if more comics like Littlest Friends existed.
Oliver Gerlach is a feral classicist living wild somewhere in darkest Scotland. He is a comics writer, musician, and teacher (and occasionally several of the above at the same time). He can be found on twitter @olliegerlach, and slightly more professionally at oggerlach.wordpress.com
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New parasite could be late summer beach pest
Researchers at the University of Gothenburg have discovered a new sea anemone that is thought to have established itself in Swedish waters. Larvae from similar anemones causes skin problems for sea bathers in the USA.
Researchers at the Department of Marine Ecology at the University of Gothenburg have been following the invasion of the American comb jellyfish, Mnemiopsis, for several years. They have now discovered that it contains larvae from another species: a sea anemone that lives on it as a parasite. According to the researchers, this could be the same parasite that causes skin rashes on sea bathers in the USA.
Causes skin irritation
The sea anemone, which the Gothenburg researchers believe to have identified through DNA analysis as Edwardsiella, is common in the comb jellyfish's natural environment in the West Atlantic, but has not previously been found in Swedish waters or anywhere else that the comb jellyfish has spread to. It is the sea anemone's larvae which live as parasites on the jellyfish, and which cause skin irritation in humans - and these may be problematic for Swedish sea bathers too.
Further genetic analysis
"The American variety of the sea anemone causes a skin complaint known as sea bather's eruption, which doesn't generally require treatment, but takes the form of quite a nasty rash that lasts for a few days," says researcher Erik Selander. "But the anemone we have found is confusingly similar to a Swedish anemone called Edwardsiella carnea, and we won't know which of the two species it is, or whether there actually are two species involved, until we have carried out further genetic analysis.
Isolated cases
"If it is the American Edwardsiella that has come here, we could see isolated cases of sea bather's eruption here in Sweden too as we move towards autumn," believes Selander.
September peak
"However, we haven't seen the extreme numbers of the species in Swedish waters that are present on the American east coast. The anemone larvae also peak in September, after the high season for Swedish bathers."
Not entirely bad
Erik Selander and his colleagues recorded the parasite during two separate surveys in 2007 and 2008. In the latter, parasite numbers had increased to 40 per of the comb jellyfish numbers. From an ecological point of view, the finding is therefore not an entirely bad thing.
Can suppress invading jellyfish
"The explosive increase in numbers of comb jellyfish here and in the Black Sea, for example, is thought to be down to the fact that the jellyfish has fewer natural predators here than in its natural environment," says Selander. "It is therefore particularly exciting to see what will happen now that a natural predator has shown up. Given that there are so many parasites, it is hoped that they can help suppress the invasion of the jellyfish somewhat, as it seems to do on the other side of the Atlantic."
The article Parasitic anemone infects the invasive ctenophore Mnemiopsis leidyi in the North East Atlantic was published in the May edition of the journal Biological Invasions.
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Religion and Reason – Tzav 5781
Most people fail to understand religion. Their assumption is that religion compels a person to believe in the irrational. Faith opposes reason. Religion ignores or, worse, rejects science. Hence, a religious person is akin to some medieval obscurantist who accepts as magic as truth. This mischaracterization of religion is false. And the error is easily exposed by the commentary of one of the most celebrated rationalist Jewish philosophers, Maimonides.
Maimonides (1135-1204) is lionized as one of the greatest religious authorities in all of Jewish history. Yet he was also a physician and philosopher who relied on science. In a letter (Treatise on Resurrection) he describes his method: "We make every effort to unite religious teaching and reason." He mentions that he will advance the view of any thinker whose words would advance understanding since "one should accept the truth from whatever source it proceeds." Maimonides argues that: "the account in creation given in scripture is not, as generally believed, intended to be literal in all its parts" (Guide of the Perplexed, Book 2, Chapter 29). He is hardly an obscurantist.
So it should come as no surprise that in his Book of Commandments (No. 96) he explains the verse in Leviticus (6:6) that reads: "Fire shall remain burning on the altar continuously; it shall not go out" in a rational way. "This was only possible," he writes, " by carrying out the order to add wood every morning and evening. The Rabbis said, although the fire came down from heaven, it was to arranged by mortals." Noting that the altar was initially lit by heavenly fire – as implied by scripture (Lev. 6:2) and thus undeniable – the subsequent maintenance of the fire was given over to human beings. Accordingly, the people had to stoke the fire with fuel and not rely on God for either the wood or any re-ignition. It would be irrational to think that the same miracle would recur daily. And it would be unreasonable for people to rely on miracles, despite the fact that miracles do occur. Such was the experience of the Israelites in Egypt. As the Rabbis put it: ein somkhin al ha-nes. Miracles do occur but it would be unreasonable to expect them.
For Maimonides, religion requires making certain assumptions, as does any system of thought. But having accepted those assumptions religion proceeds in accordance with reason. Further, this commentary shows how Maimonides held that religion and reason were not incompatible; they are complementary.


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During the months leading up to HIMSS, I feel like a CPA anticipating April 15. It is a huge push to get an unbelievable amount of work done in not nearly enough time. After all, I'm the one and only HIStalk team member other than the folks whose time is fully committed to writing what you read every day.
As in previous years, I enlisted the help of a couple of my family members to help me get things to the convention center and distribute the HIStalk sponsor signs. Our booth is small and there is little to it, so it takes about 15 minutes to set up.
It usually takes a couple of hours to deliver all of the sponsor signs since we do it before the exhibit hall setup is complete. It's hard to find the booths with just their numbers because of irregular aisles. This year, we waited until the opening day when all of the booth signs and numbers were up. We got it done in record time.
Midway through HIMSS16 a year ago, I went to my first booth selection appointment. With the help of someone there, I chose our booth location purely because it was at the top of an escalator and not in the back of the exhibit hall near the loading docks or restrooms like we usually get for our tiny 10×10 space. On Sunday afternoon when I arrived to set the booth up, our booth was the first thing I saw.
Even that first look at our pretty decent-looking spot could not prepare me for the opening of the doors to attendees at 10:00 Monday morning. People were lined up as far back as I could see. The location of the booth made up for all of the prior years combined. Our booth was busy from the time the exhibit hall opened until it closed each day.
I love HIStalk, I read it every day.
Please tell Mr. H not to ever stop writing HIStalk.
HIStalk is required reading where I work.
Does that really look like Mr. H? (asked while pointing at our cardboard standee of the smokin' doc).
Do you know who Mr. H is?
Why are so many people visiting your booth? What do you guys do?
Do you have any extra tickets to HIStalkapalooza?
I heard a rumor that this was the last year for HIStalkapalooza. Please tell me it isn't so!
I am always excited to meet the guests who spend time in our booth. This year I had a chance to talk with Nancy Ham, named as one of the most powerful women in health IT. She spoke about the importance of mentoring young women in the workforce. Keep an eye out for an upcoming HIStalk-sponsored webinar where she will cover a similar topic.
It was interesting to talk with Dr. Regina Benjamin, the 18th Surgeon General of the United States. She was at HIMSS with accessURhealth to emphasize the need for tools and resources to positively impact the identification, treatment, and awareness of mental and behavioral health.
I packed up and left the booth early on Monday so I could be a the House of Blues by 4:30 to walk through the logistics of HIStalkapalooza. It was like HIMSS all over again – we were two hours from opening the door to the attendees and there was so much left to be done. None of the sponsor banners were hung and the step-and-repeat red carpet backdrop I had bought online for $250 was delivered to my feet in two big boxes. I showed the people who would hang the banners where they should go.
I know Mr. H mentioned this, but you had to be there to appreciate the ingenuity and determination Jenny and Val from Optimum Healthcare IT demonstrated. I asked the House of Blues if they could provide someone to help us assemble the frame that holds the step-and-repeat. After spending about 30 minutes on it, one of their production crew told me we were probably missing a part and it couldn't be put together, leaving us without a backdrop and Mr. H with a wasted investment. I sighed with frustration and went on to the next urgent matter. When I returned, Jenny and Val were sitting on the red carpet with the pieces of the frame spread out, trying to figure out how to assemble it. A few minutes later, they had it standing, albeit a little bit propped up.
There were a lot of challenges with the House of Blues this year, but as always, someone trying to do a good job provided a highlight. I ordered a toast for a group of people and the bartender said a manager would need to approve. She arrived after 15 minutes and said they aren't allowed to provide shots at events like ours. After the manager was out of earshot, the bartender decided that as long as he placed an ice cube in each glass, it's not technically a shot. The tradition was upheld.
The result was the now-famous Longo Lemonade toast.
This is Jean, a HIMSS shuttle bus driver who also provided amazing service. I had waited 30 minutes for the shuttle to stop near where I was staying and it finally arrived just as it started to rain. As the last passenger stepped off of the bus and I took the first step to enter, Jean received a call from his dispatcher telling him to return to the garage empty since the shuttle schedule was changing from every 15 minutes to every 30 minutes. After a bit of coercion, Jean agreed to take our group of passengers to the convention center before returning to the garage as instructed. I got there on time and still dry.
We gave out our usual HIMSS survival kits, thanks to Arcadia Healthcare Solutions. Meditech gave us a supply of "Mobile Pockets" and cool green pens to give away. I managed to grab a pocket for the back of my cell phone cover, but the pens were gone before I got one.
I don't see a lot of cool things at our booth because most companies are demonstrating in their own booths. The one exception was Blausen. It is like a collaboration of WebMD and Pixar, They claim it is the world's largest library of medical and scientific illustrations and 3D animations, but that was an understatement. Each one has a short video that describes the condition, symptoms, and treatment clearly with visuals that are hard to stop watching.
The team from Spok stopped by for a picture and I admired their company-branded shoes. The Spok logo was subtle and the color matched the logo on their shirts perfectly.
HIMSS17 was manageable for me because of the help I received from Brianne, shown here backstage at the House of Blues with some of the Party on the Moon dancers. She spent the weeks leading up to HIMSS making sure all of the HIStalkapalooza invitations were sent and all of the (never-ending) changes were kept straight. She answered questions from sponsors and kept them on track. During HIMSS, she spent time in the booth and gave people information. She spent almost all of her time at HIStalkapalooza at the door enforcing the rules for admission. Thank you, Brianne.
My favorite part of HIMSS every year is connecting with the readers and sponsors. I interact with people on the phone and through email all year, so it is really a treat to meet people I have only spoken to and get a hug from those I have known for years.
I thought HIStalkapalooza was fantastic again this year. Thanks to the many sponsors that made it possible.
Despite the fact that Mr. H swore he wouldn't do it again because of the work involved and the financial risk he takes in hoping he can cover the cost with sponsorships, I am already hearing him softening up a bit. My plan is to find sponsors willing to sign up early to avoid our last-minute panic and reduce his risk. It makes sense to limit the number of sponsors to those who can commit early and thus make it extra special for them. Stay tuned!


happen within the castle's walls!
Kaden Whoa! What's with the face, Alfonse?
reduce our effectiveness in battle.
Selkie Wait—I know where they are!
wagging your tail! Spit it out already!
Alfonse Could...they have taken the Orbs?
probably be easiest to just ask them!
about to go hunting... Do you mind?
Velouria might still know something.
We'll see what she has to say!
said struck me as suspicious.
there's still a mystery to solve!
catch this Orb thief of ours!
Keaton The enemy never stood a chance!
can get in our way!
of you! It was incredible!
strength of the wolfskin, are you? Ha!
I was barely even warmed up!
you coming in from the south?
he suddenly needed to go nap?
snake skin? Maybe an old shoe?
Selkie Whaaat are you talking about?
Ew! It's nothing like ANY of that!
up for myself. Aren't they pretty?
You should have one too, Velouria!
Velouria Er, uhh... Thank you?
go look for some right now!
Anna Hm? What's with this crowd?
touch it and a crowd formed?
Aha! I just got an idea!
offering... May I touch it?
Anna In that case... Wow! It's so...fluffy!
world of warm, fuzzy clouds!
It's...even fluffier than I expected.
Kaden Heh! I'm glad you enjoyed it!
about this idea I have.
Kaden All right? What's your idea, then?
the fluffiness of your tail!
they'll be a huge hit!
so it will be quite difficult to replicate.
fluffiness—or my name isn't Anna!
Selkie Look who it is—Alfonse and Sharena!
that all's ready for our next battle.
Selkie. What are you up to?
someone's always happy to play!
can transform like I can! It's great!
Kaden Selkie! I've been looking for you.
Selkie Oh, did we? I'm sorry, Daddy.
promises to Kaden, don't you think?
world so we could play, you know.
We're here to help restore peace.
she were a bit more serious, though.
not! I have already cracked the case!
feathers—I saw it with my own eyes!
There's no doubt Feh is the culprit!
Alfonse I think you might've misunderstood.
must be what you saw her doing.
Kaden Ah, well then... I guess it isn't her!
of the crime and rethink things.
luck out and catch them red-handed!
Selkie Great idea! You're so smart, Daddy!
Now, back to the crime scene!
clue, let me know, Selkie!
it! It's rudimentary, my dear, Alfonse!
Keaton So?! Are you saying I'm a suspect?
we are in right now?
Keaton Oh, even more ridiculous questions!
Selkie We're, uh...on the third floor, actually.
And...this is the east wing.
castle on a regular basis.
know I didn't just ignore the plan.
and ended up behind enemy lines.
but I still ended up in the south!
was just off, that's all!
I'll ask around for some good tips!
Keaton Really? You'd do that for me?
or anything like that, of course.
them out. Y'know—just for fun!
the place says it all, Keaton.
helpful, but I'll do my best for you!
Velouria Sharena, can I ask you something?
what's pretty and what's not?
Sharena Oh, uh... Hm! Good question!
then it is! That's how I feel, anyway.
is pretty but you don't think it is?
something... I hope she's all right.
Pillow is ready for testing!
fluffy tail! I'm already impressed.
around, so asking me was smart!
Kaden's tail level of fluff!
like it hugs you when you touch it!
have any feedback on the pillow?
Velouria Hm. It doesn't smell like Kaden.
Kaden's and bathe the pillow in it!
Alfonse What is it, Selkie?
other kitsune in this world?
world, so it could be possible!
might be summoned here one day!
never do anything like that.
hood and ears I saw were hers!
to myself as I walk down the hall.
Keaton I don't believe it! I mean...how?
childhood alone in the Deeprealms?
go check her room for clues!
one who stole the Orbs?
we can put our fears to rest.
sure no one will judge you for it!
to touch any of my stuff.
Kaden All right, in we go!
Velouria, what IS all this?
mountain of treasures in here!
Alfonse What?! All THIS is...treasure?
Selkie Yup! To Velouria and Keaton, that is.
Keaton Hey, Kaden! Check out this hair ball!
study a map of the area before battle.
you like to borrow it?
and at night, you can use the stars.
would probably be easy for you!
to see the sun or stars, will I?
All thanks to a bread-crumb trail!
followed them and ate their trail?
methods are going to work for me.
other ideas that might work for you.
Velouria Hi, Sharena. What is it?
made ME worried. So...are you OK?
see why the people of Askr love you.
Sharena Wow! That's one pretty flower!
Velouria Not exactly. Selkie gave it to me.
feel a little more at ease.
as pretty, no matter how I try.
of poisonous weeds are nice!
things like other people do!
whatever way feels right to you!
to me, it's just a boring old flower.
gift she clearly cares so much about.
us today, we have Kaden himself!
I feel my own tail.
Anna Thank you. I put a lot of effort into it.
to the feedback I got in the alpha test!
whole different level by comparison!
Daddy's tail, it'll still sell well, I bet!
standard, then I can't sell it.
Alfonse Hey! Is everything all right, Kaden?
Kaden Ah, Alfonse! I'm glad you're here.
You haven't seen Selkie, have you?
Kaden Ugh. Where could she have gone?
not to just wander off on her own.
the kitsune hamlet on her own once.
left to go find more kitsune?
Kaden No, no. It's not your fault, Alfonse.
place called the Deeprealms, isolated.
Selkie Hi, Daddy! Oh, and Alfonse too!
been looking everywhere for you!
some of these flowers I picked!
Are they the prettiest, or what?
when they're used, don't they?
Selkie Oh, we already tried that angle.
Apparently it wasn't the owl.
Velouria Oh. Well, never mind, then.
Alfonse What...is that, Commander Anna?
lightning. I call it...the SafeCase!
It keeps things safe, just in case!
can you guarantee all that?
they came out completely unharmed!
Keaton You just took some Orbs?
Selkie And put them in your safe thing?
Velouria And expected no one to notice?
criminal? Is there a problem?
my own at this point.
Orbs can now be closed.
another case to solve now!
case earlier, to be honest.
Anna What case? You mean the SafeCase?
A-and what do you mean it's solved?
is there at your side!
That ought to solve your problem!
we'll be there to set you straight.
having the two of you around.
your tail is telling a different story.
a wolfskin is capable of!
Alfonse I can hardly wait!
yourself to find flowers pretty.
Selkie is giving you flowers, right?
It's that attitude that's important!
the flowers are still reaching you.
things, you still care for each other!
much Selkie cares about you!
than whether I find flowers pretty.
respect what each other values.
trouble fitting in around here!
about it matching anyone else's.
eyes! Aren't they pretty? Try one!
The way they pop is to die for!
Anna Really? Well, what is it?!
felt great, so why not try selling that?
perfect copy of Kaden's tail!
Selkie Ooh! Can we pet it right now?
always be ready for its fans!
in the castle to play with!
Alfonse I'm glad to know you're happy here.
and they made me super happy!
to get some flowers to give people!
Alfonse I see... That makes sense, I guess.
Alfonse Oh! They're very pretty. Thank you!
now... Is there anything I can do?
play with all the Heroes—is enough!
make my time here so fun, after all!


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Somaliland under Islamic Terrorism Threat
Dr. Ahmed Omer Sanyare
Somaliland has been a buffer zone against terrorist organizations in otherwise turmoil East African region. In the last 15 years, 40 Somaliland civil servants and prominent community leaders were assassinated in Lasanod, the regional capital of Sool, Somaliland. The targeted officials are judges, law enforcement officials, elected city council members, and local political party leaders. The culprit of these targeted assassinations is ISIL disguised as SSC and KHATUUMO infiltrate into Somaliland across its porous border with Somalia. The terrorists are determined to derail Somaliland's democratization processes.
The latest assassination of the Late Abdi Fatah Abdallah, a Wadani Party official comes at a time when Somaliland voter registration began for the upcoming presidential elections. The aim is to destabilize Somaliland and create a power vacuum which enables terrorist organizations to roam freely. ISIL's strategy is to trigger local inter-communal conflict, leading to significant destruction and loss of life and hostilities among communities that co-settle in pastoral areas. Local peace is essential to the ability of these communities to cope with the recurrent drought.
Despite a wave of suicide bombers that hit Somaliland's capital of Hargeisa in Oct. 2008 – bombings widely blamed on Shabaab, al Qaeda's branch in East Africa – the unrecognized country has not witnessed another major terrorist attack since then.
Security forces have arrested various Shabaab members and sympathizers during the past decade, while also reportedly disrupting terror plots. This indicates that Somaliland probably faces an ongoing, low-level jihadist threat. The threat mainly emanates from Shabaab, though a small Islamic State arm based in the neighboring Puntland region of Somalia provides another worry for the state.
The recent events in Las Anod, Sool Region which prompted Somaliland Security Forces to partly withdraw from the town may pave the way for terrorist groups to reactivate sleeper cells in the region
These groups' Social apparatus influenced and misled the Somali Dhulbahante populace both local and abroad to gather funds in a bid to fund terror plots in Sool and Sanaag regions and actively plot and kill Somaliland soldiers and routinely harm innocent government official's civilian men, women, and children in their path.
The links below show supporters of such groups lobbying, inciting, and fundraising in the Diaspora.
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As has been the case with previous incidents of the same kind, suspicions cover a wide range of perpetrators including al Shabaab assassin cells, Puntland-organized operatives wishing to place the blame on Somaliland for failing to protect the city's residents and revenge-killers settling scores hiding behind dark masks and darker nights.
More than 80% of the fallen were connected in some way or the other to the government of the Republic of Somaliland or its national parties. But, on the other hand, all of the targeted were of the city itself – none hailed from other regions or outside clan groups.
Except for the troubles, and recurring assassinations, Las Anod has made remarkable progress recently becoming a successful showcase of resilience shown by residents bouncing back triumphantly from adverse, debilitating circumstances including all-out clan confrontations that resulted in the death of hundreds and the destruction of untold of properties.
There is evidence that Shabaab is trying to pursue the same route inside Somaliland. For instance, on the two occasions, it has taken over territory inside Somaliland, it has made a point to lecture and preach to the locals, indicating it is taking a Da'wah-first approach, that is, proselytising for Shabaab's jihadist version.
These conflicts and grievances have the potential to be exploited by Shabaab. For instance, in 2010, a series of bombings in and near the city of Las Anod in Somaliland's Sool Region are thought to have been perpetrated by Shabaab-sympathetic members of the Dhulbahante.
In Somaliland's major cities such as Hargeisa, Burco, and Berbera, Shabaab is also thought to maintain sleeper cells. Somaliland officials have said that Shabaab also attempts to maintain an active intelligence apparatus in the urban areas. However, Shabaab has been less effective at utilizing these networks for kinetic operations. It remains unclear how successful Shabaab will be in this endeavor.
As it stands, Somaliland's security apparatus has indeed been able to keep the territory from witnessing another major terrorist attack since 2008. However, it is not entirely out of the woods yet.
In the east where its control is lacking, Shabaab is indeed trying to make in-roads with local clans that claim discrimination from the government in Hargeisa. And if Ethiopia is correct in its claims that both Shabaab and the Islamic State utilize Somaliland as a transit route for points throughout East Africa, Hargeisa faces even more of an intelligence challenge against the jihadist groups.
The combined efforts by PSF and AFRICOM has significantly limited ISS activities mainly in Puntland, as well as their inability to attract recruits.
Time will tell just how long Somaliland will be able to keep the jihadist groups at bay. For now, at least, the territory remains among the most secure places in both Africa's Horn and the wider East African region.
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Q: How to correctly recover date from SQL Server? I created a simple CRUD using ASP.NET MVC and I can save my registers normally.
If I look in the Data Base my date was stored like that:

2017-06-01 00:01:23.750

But when I try to Edit the same register whith an async method created by MVC Scaffolding the date appears to bel null:

01/01/0001 00:00:00

Then (of course) I get an error:

The conversion of a datetime2 data type to a datetime data type
  resulted in an out-of-range value.

Thats the async method:
[HttpPost]
[ValidateAntiForgeryToken]
public async Task<ActionResult> Edit([Bind(Include = "ArtigoId,Titulo,Texto,DataPublicacao,UltimaModificacao,UsuarioModificacao,DataCriacao,UsuarioCriacao")] Artigo artigo)
{
    if (ModelState.IsValid)
    {
        db.Entry(artigo).State = EntityState.Modified;
        await db.SaveChangesAsync();
        return RedirectToAction("Index");
    }
    return View(artigo);
}

Why does it happen? How to correctly recover the date from data base?
EDIT:
I changed in Data Base for datetime2(0-7) but that made it accept the value 01/01/0001 00:00:00 and what I want is to know why this value appears instead of 2017-06-01 00:01:23.750.
All the others values in the data base is recovered normally, but not this date.

A: The problem occurred because I removed my field in the View and there is nothing to do with the date format in SQL Server.
I put the field back in the view as readyonly:

    @Html.LabelFor(model => model.DataCriacao, htmlAttributes: new { @class = "control-label col-md-2" })

        @Html.EditorFor(model => model.DataCriacao, new { htmlAttributes = new { @class = "form-control", @readonly = "readonly" } })
        @Html.ValidationMessageFor(model => model.DataCriacao, "", new { @class = "text-danger" })

The search of the field in the DB is done in the GET method:
// GET: Artigos/Edit/5
public async Task<ActionResult> Edit(Guid? id)
{
    if (id == null)
    {
        return new HttpStatusCodeResult(HttpStatusCode.BadRequest);
    }
    Artigo artigo = await db.Artigoes.FindAsync(id);
    if (artigo == null)
    {
        return HttpNotFound();
    }
    return View(artigo);
}

The method I posted was POST after the submit of my button to save the changes and no searches were done on the database.

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Satish Kargutkar's bridal makeup and hairstyling in Mumbai gives Maharashtrian brides the perfect bridal look with a nauvari saree hairstyle that blends well with the bridal makeup and bridal outfit. Taking your preference for makeup and your skin type into consideration, our team of professionals do their best in making sure that you, indeed, are the belle of the ball as you tie the knot with your better half.
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Drosera platypoda, the fan-leaved sundew, is a tuberous perennial species in the genus Drosera that is endemic to south-west Western Australia. It grows 15 to 20 cm tall with a basal rosette of leaves with alternate cauline leaves along the stem. It is native to a region from Manjimup south-west to an area around the Scott River and east to Cape Riche. It grows in winter-wet sandy soils in heathland. It flowers in October.

It was first formally described by Nicolai Stepanovitch Turczaninow in 1854.

See also
List of Drosera species

References

External links

Carnivorous plants of Australia
Caryophyllales of Australia
Eudicots of Western Australia
Plants described in 1854
platypoda
Taxa named by Nikolai Turczaninow

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Kathleen Branch might seem an unlikely candidate to make a planned gift to the Naval Academy Foundation in the form of a charitable gift annuity. She's not an alumna, and she didn't grow up in a Navy family. But that all changed back in the early 1990s.
The single mom from Minnesota was visiting Annapolis on vacation with her sons Matthew Zarracina, then 12, and Alan Zarracina, then 8. The two boys watched the Naval Academy Visitor Center film "To Lead and Serve" and were hooked. Both went on to attend and graduate from the Academy, and both became aviators—Matthew in the Navy, Class of 2001, and Alan in the Marine Corps, Class of 2004.
"Their years in Annapolis were just amazing," said Kathleen. "I had no husband or brothers, and the Academy helped my sons become men and realize their dreams."
Little did Kathleen know that her sons' Naval Academy experiences would have a transformative impact on her own life. Looking for advice on helping Alan navigate the typical challenges facing midshipmen, she was introduced in 2002 to Captain Daniel B. Branch Jr. '59, USN (Ret.). A widower and former nuclear submariner, Daniel remained very involved in Academy life as a donor, an Athletic and Scholarship Programs trustee, a Blue and Gold Officer and an active member of the Colorado alumni chapter, serving at various times as chapter president and Shipmate correspondent. Eight months later the two married in Annapolis.
"He was the love of my life," Kathleen said. The couple traveled the world together, making regular trips to Europe and coming to Annapolis several times a year for President's Circle Weekend (an annual event recognizing donors in the Naval Academy Foundation's premier leadership giving society) and for football games and other celebrations.
Daniel lost a battle with cancer in 2013, but Kathleen's relationship with the Academy and the Foundation continues. She is a President's Circle donor and recently became a member of the Robert Means Thompson Society (RMTS) by establishing a charitable gift annuity (CGA) with payments deferred to age 65. RMTS honors donors who have provided for the future of the Academy with a life income or estate gift.
With her CGA—an opportunity she learned about during a President's Circle Weekend planned giving workshop-Kathleen transferred assets to the Naval Academy Foundation and earned an immediate income-tax deduction for a portion of her gift. In exchange, the Foundation will provide her fixed payments for life after she turns 65. After she passes away, the Foundation will put the remainder to use.
"I want to be able to show my gratitude to a great institution that has given so much to me and my life," said Kathleen. "With the CGA, I am able to be generous but still make an investment in my own future. So I am happy, my tax accountant is happy—and the Foundation is happy!"


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Doncaster rail freight hub completed
UK: The iPort Rail intermodal freight terminal in Doncaster is now operational, industrial and logistics property developer Verdion announced after the first test train ran onto the site on February 20.
The 12 ha rail facility is part of the 136 ha iPort logistics hub site which is connected to the East Coast Main Line via the South Yorkshire Joint Line. It is also adjacent to the M18 motorway, close to Doncaster Sheffield Airport and within 2 h of major East Coast ports.
The terminal can handle up to six trains per a day with the maximum UK length of 775 m. It has an 800 m reception siding and two 400 m handling sidings with provision for extending to 800 m in the future. The site provides a storage capacity of 1 500 TEU, with a secure facility for international movements.
'iPort Rail has been years in the making but it is now open and fully operational', said Verdion CEO Michael Hughes on February 22. 'Sitting within the wider iPort logistics hub, iPort Rail is a state-of-the-art rail terminal designed to serve the Yorkshire region with excellent road, rail and air connections for national and international freight transport. We have an experienced team already in place and everything is designed to help companies move goods quickly and minimise supply chain downtime.'
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Bossing It: Tom Rickard on the Importance of 'Failing Gloriously'
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Goody Bag founder on starting out independently, making hard decisions and find his own style of leadership
Goody Bag sits at the unique nexus of culture, creativity and capability and introduce agencies and brands to a curated selection of talented creators within film, photography, animation & creative direction.
As founder of Goody Bag, Tom Rickard spends his days connecting thinkers with makers. As a creative leader, however, he spends his days reflecting on the importance of self-care and the importance of 'failing gloriously'.
LBB> What was your first experience of leadership?
Tom> My first real leadership role was as CEO of a production company. Up until that point I had worked relatively independently, growing the business, and establishing international outposts for the company. It was a big step from 'lone wolf' position I previously had in the company but perhaps that's why I found the position so appealing. I look back at those years as 'baptism by fire', something that laid the foundation for who I am as a leader at Goody Bag.
LBB> How did you figure out what kind of leader you wanted to be – or what kind of leader you didn't want to be?
Tom> It took me a very long time to feel comfortable in my skin and get used to the title of CEO. I never really thought about 'what kind of leader' I wanted to be, my focus was simply on how I could best simultaneously serve but the company and the people working within it. I'd worked under many leaders in the past who far too heavily leaned towards one side of the other and my desire was to strike a harmonious balance between the two.
Running my own company, I now see the two are intrinsically linked; taking care of your staff and in my case, the talent I represent, is serving the company.
LBB> What experience or moment gave you your biggest lesson in leadership?
Tom> I would say it was the unfortunate experience of having to let someone go. It was the right decision to make but nevertheless a hard one to make, especially when it was my first time doing so. Through this process I learned the value of honest and clear communication. I remember clearly, I started with excessively flowery language to 'soften the blow' which only confused things. Switching then to a very honest and clear approach removed any ambiguity and allowed for constructive dialogue. I put a lot of that down to nerves, something that doesn't disappear with the title 'leader'.
LBB> Did you know you always wanted to take on a leadership role? If so how did you work towards it and if not, when did you start realising that you had it in you?
Tom> I became aware it was something I should consider when I noticed people getting behind some of my bigger picture planning. I tend to work towards larger macro goals, and I noticed people around me would often adopt this approach to join the charge.
LBB> When it comes to 'leadership' as a skill, how much do you think is a natural part of personality, how much can be taught and learned?
Tom> There is no one set style of leadership and I believe that anyone with the vision and wish to assume such a position can do so. We too often thing of 'natural leaders' as the highly vocal and visionary extroverts yet leadership can come in many forms. An introvert with a goal and a clear understanding of what needs to be done to get there can be as equally if not more effective.
LBB> What are the aspects of leadership that you find most personally challenging? And how do you work through them?
Tom> Self-care is the most challenging aspect for me. In the past I've tended to prioritise my duty to the organisation and people within over my own physical detriment which, in the long run, doesn't serve them at all. Taking the time to pause, reflect, re-energize, and even ask for help are needed for long term, sustainable and effective leadership.
LBB> Have you ever felt like you've failed whilst in charge? How did you address the issue and what did you learn from it?
Tom> Daily! Making wrong decisions happens all the time. You work with the data and instincts you have and the most important thing it to be able to pivot quickly.
A friend of mine, Josh Lenn, coined the phrase 'Failing Gloriously' and I find that concept empowering. The idea that if you are going to do something give it your all, accepting the shortcomings and when combined with the ability to pivot quickly, is a wonderful way to live.
LBB> In terms of leadership and openness, what's your approach there? Do you think it's important to be transparent as possible in the service of being authentic? Or is there a value in being careful and considered?
Tom> I believe openness serves a purpose, but that doesn't mean showing all your cards at once. As a leader you often see all the pieces of the puzzle from a top perspective and it's important that everyone also has a grasp on a larger vision. But that doesn't mean people need to be overloaded with information and the general goings on of all the pieces. It should serve a purpose. That being said, refusing to engage with or even misleading curious minds within an organisation will never end well.
LBB> As you developed your leadership skills did you have a mentor, if so who were/are they and what have you learned? And on the flip side, do you mentor any aspiring leaders and how do you approach that relationship?
Tom> Alas I never had an official mentor and feel that I would have been highly valuable. Especially someone from outside of my industry to provide fresh perspective and challenge my industry formed way of thinking. As an agency/talent manager now I often help up and coming talent find their place in the industry and impart what knowledge I've amassed to help empower them to find their path and assess their decisions.
LBB> It's been a really challenging year - and that's an understatement. How do you cope with the responsibility of leading a team through such difficult waters?
Tom> Addressing uncertainty as a leader is a challenge. How does one calm and reinvigorate the uncertain when you are just as uncertain yourself? At the end of the day, I truly believe it comes back to having your team united around a core vision and strong routines & process. With that in place it makes it much easier to encourage everyone to let go and stick your guns. It allows people to accept the idea we cannot control everything, and we need to stick to doing what we've always done and we will get through this.
LBB> This year has seen the industry confronted with its lack of action/progress on diversity and inclusion. As a leader how have you dealt with this?
Tom> I've been really inspired by the idea of open-source policies in the industry (e.g., Dark Horse's open-source Menopause policy) for many reasons. They make it easy for the many to start the journey of formalising an inclusive workplace and also share knowledge within an industry built of competition. At Goody Bag we're strong supporters of organisations like Free The Work and are building many of routines around the standards they have set. We're an industry of talkers and the easier it is for people to take action will only benefit us all.
LBB> How important is your company culture to the success of your business? And how have you managed to keep it alive with staff working remotely in 2020?
Tom> It's vital. Having worked in organisations with poor company culture I see the social and economic importance of a strong and cohesive organisation. Of course 2020 has made things hard but the huge shake up of staff across the industry has also provided great opportunities to welcome new talent look forward to great things to come. Yes there are times when company culture means coming together as a team, but there are also times when company culture means checking in with people as individuals to simply listen and be there. I think there have been some really strong one on one relationships formed over this period which add to the cohesiveness of organisations as a group.
LBB> What are the most useful resources you've found to help you along your leadership journey?
Tom> From a practical perspective, a telephone. To simply hear how someone's day is going or connect via a call is highly underrated. Forget the scheduling and links of video calls, just pick up the phone from time to time to check in and remind people you're there. From a more metaphorical perspective, humility. Egos are huge obstacles at times so to be able to set them aside and admit your shortcomings is the only way to successful growth as a leader.
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The Naperville Riverwalk Quilt Guild, founded in 1994, is celebrating 25 years of fostering the art of quilting through fellowship, education, philanthropy and community outreach. In anticipation, the 2017-18 RQG board approved and funded a request by Sue Damitz, Special Events Chair on behalf of the Fabric Fondlers Bee to design and create an Opportunity Quilt, in a modern design, to be raffled off at the 2019 Quilt Show. The concept behind the quilt was to have a pattern that allowed guild members to participate in the creation of the blocks. The Fabric Fondlers Bee coordinated the design and making of the quilt, over 50 guild members made quilt blocks and Robert Cornella ("Long Arm Bob") owner of Quilters Quest generously donated the long arm quilting.
The Opportunity Quilt, "Summer in the City", was inspired by Tula Pink's "Skyline" layout from the book, 100 Modern Quilt Blocks – Tula Pink's City Sampler. The quilt measures 90" X 100".
"Summer in the City" will be featured at Quilters Quest in Woodridge, IL https://www.quiltersquest.com from March 8-31, 2019. You can purchase 6 raffle tickets for a $5.00 donation and by doing so you will have a chance to win a $50 gift card from Quilters Quest.
The opportunity quilt will then move to the guild's quilt show on May 10th to join the show's other raffle items. The drawing for "Summer in the City" will be held at the May 14 guild meeting. For information on the 2019 Riverwalk Quilt Show, visit the show webpage here.
Many thanks to all who participated in the making of "Summer in the City"!


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New Images of Emma Watson & Dan Stevens as Beauty & the Beast
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We have our first official look at the new images from Disney's upcoming live-action adaptation of Beauty and the Beast, featuring Emma Watson as Belle and Dan Stevens as the Beast.
One of the most beloved tales ever told, this new film brings to life our favorite characters and an enchanting story. Directed by Bill Condon and as seen in the new images below, the film has an amazing ensemble cast which includes Luke Evans, Kevin Kline, Josh Gad, Ewan McGregor, Stanley Tucci, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Audra McDonald, Ian McKellen and Emma Thompson.
Beauty and the Beast will be released in U.S. theaters nationwide on March 17, 2017.
The Beast (Dan Stevens) and Belle (Emma Watson) in the castle library in Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, a live-action adaptation of the studio's animated classic which is a celebration of one of the most beloved stories ever told.
The mantel clock Cogsworth, the teapot Mrs. Potts, Lumiere the candelabra and the feather duster Plumette live in an enchanted castle in Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST the live-action adaptation of the studio's animated classic directed by Bill Condon.
Director/co-screenwriter Bill Condon on set with Belle (Emma Watson) in Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, a live-action adaptation of the studio's animated classic. The story and characters audiences know and love are brought to life in this stunning cinematic event…a celebration of one of the most beloved stories ever told.
Luke Evans stars as Gaston and Josh Gad as Le Fou in Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, a live-action adaptation of the studio's animated classic directed by Bill Condon which brings the story and characters audiences know and love to life.
Gaston (Luke Evans) a handsome but arrogant brute, holds court in the village tavern in Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, directed by Bill Condon, a live-action adaptation of the studio's animated classic and a celebration of one of the most beloved stories ever told.
In Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, a live-action adaptation of the studio's animated classic, Emma Watson stars as Belle and Kevin Kline is Maurice, Belle's father. The story and characters audiences know and love are brought to life in this stunning cinematic event…a celebration of one of the most beloved tales ever told.
Emma Watson as Belle in Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, a live-action adaptation of the studio's classic animated film.
Belle (Emma Watson) in the West Wing of the Beast's castle in Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, a live-action adaptation of the studio's animated classic directed by Bill Condon which brings the story and characters audiences know and love to life.
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What is a Chroma Key and how to use it
July 28, 2020 by Abdullah Sam
Have you ever looked at the weather maps that appear behind the weather presenters? Have you not hallucinated with those Hollywood blockbusters developed in magical or science fiction settings? The answer will surely be affirmative and in this article we will see what Chroma Key is and how to use it .
What is the Chroma Key?
A Chroma Key is basically a backdrop that is placed behind the actors in order to, in post-production, be able to eliminate it simply and precisely to replace it with another according to the scene that is being shot. For example, what was mentioned in the introduction; place a weather map, a scene in outer space or any other scenario.
Chroma Key Types
Currently, the two most widely used Chroma Keys are blue and green in color as these colors are the furthest from human skin. A few years ago, the priority was blue, but it presented some problems, such as whether the actor had blue eyes. This caused that by removing the background in post-production, the actor's eyes were also removed.
That is why the green color Chroma comes into play , along with the current technology of video cameras that, to simulate human vision, have greater sensitivity to green color.
How does Chroma Key work?
It is a technique that greatly facilitates the substitution of backgrounds in both video and photography projects but it must be applied correctly following several guidelines in order to obtain the optimal result.
Subject / Object Distance to Chroma Key
We must separate the subjects and objects that we are going to cut from the Chroma at a suitable distance to avoid the bounce of light from them and therefore color contamination, which would complicate their extraction or obtain a strange result with shades of color. of the background in our protagonists.
Chroma Key lighting and placement
The backdrop must be perfectly placed, stretched, without wrinkles and illuminate it evenly. If we leave wrinkles, even if we illuminate it well, it will produce shadows, which will expand the range of color tones of the Chroma, making it more difficult to select. If, on the contrary, the Chroma is perfectly stretched but we do not illuminate it on a regular basis, the color range would also be expanded, having the same problem in post-production.
Choosing the Chroma Key type
It is not imperative to always use green as we may be shooting a scene in which there are green elements next to our protagonist, such as vegetation. In this case we should use blue, despite the greater sensitivity of the cameras to the color green, otherwise it would be a hell of a matter to extract those elements of green color since by default they would be eliminated in post-production having to resort to frame editing at frame.
Caring for the wardrobe
The wardrobe should lack the color of the Chroma Key that we are using and, if possible, have well-defined edges so that it feels more clean and professional.
If we strictly comply with all these premises we will have an incredible result that will give us infinite creative possibilities. We just need light, a blue or green Chroma Key , our camera and something to tell.
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A Craft Show organized by The Bellbrook Lioness Club.
This Ohio Craft Show will have fine art, fine craft and crafts exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-4pm.


May I introduce Mia. Mia first came into the rescue when she was 11 months old, her owners only having had her a few weeks having found her on Facebook. They wanted to rehome her as she had growled at their 7 year old son and was being protective when people visited, mainly due to the new owner's inexperience. Mia went into foster with numerous other dogs where she was fine. Just needed further socialisation and lead training.
Mia was adopted by a family with no young children and all was fine or so we thought, apart from a few niggles along the way. Move on 3 years, Mia is now 4, spayed, microchipped and vaccinated. Her adopters contacted us to say they were going to have to rehome her as they planned to foster children and had no idea she did not like young children. Rather strange as her website profile was quite clear on this. We asked to assess her but that was the last we heard for 2 months.
Suddenly the situation had changed yet again and Mia needed to be gone urgently due to the arrival of a child in the home. Poor Mia has ended up in the kennels in Essex, costing the rescue more money unnecessarily, as if we had been allowed to help 2 months ago she may well have been in a home.
As you can see, Mia is very overweight suggesting she has not been getting proper exercise, but all in all she has been a sweetheart at the kennels. A little nervous first meeting, but a happy girl.
Mia just needs a GSD experienced home that understands she is not keen on small people, and can be protective if not given the proper leadership.
Please help Mia find her forever home as we do not want this poor girl messed about anymore.
NB. Later photos of Mia when she first came into rescue at 11 months of age.
Mia is settling in her new home.


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WHAT HAPPENS IF THE UK VOTE IS TO LEAVE THE EU?
In BREXIT, EU, United Kingdom
I spoke earlier this week at a very interesting meeting organised by the County Meath Association of Chambers and Business Councils in Kells Co Meath on the topic of Brexit.
Next week, I will speak on the subject at meetings in Liverpool and Birmingham, and will be able to bring to the attention of UK voters at these meetings some of the concerns expressed in Kells.
The consensus at the meeting in Kells was that there would be a dramatic impact on the Irish economy if the UK, including Northern Ireland , left the EU.
DISRUPTION OF EXISTING BUSINESS PATTERNS ON A HUGE SCALE IF TARRIFS HAD TO BE REINTRODUCED
Patterns of trade on these island that have grown up over centuries, would be radically disrupted.
All forms of distribution within the two islands would be disrupted in EU tariffs had to be charged on goods coming to the Republic from Northern Ireland and Britain.
One member of the audience, who holds a very senior position in the food industry , pointed out that products as simple as a sandwich sold in a service stations, now contain a mixture of ingredients produced in the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland and in England.
If the UK left the EU, and Ireland had to impose the Common External Tariff of the EU, on food ingredients coming from either Northern Ireland or Britain, many present food distribution systems would become uneconomic, and hundreds of jobs would be lost.
The disruption of the complex supply chain of the modern food industry would be dramatic.
The Common External Tariff can be as high as 35%.
The knock on effect is impossible to calculate. It would be like having to unscramble an omelette!
IMMEDIATE EFFECT WOULD BE A CHANGE OF GOVERNMENT IN LONDON
I pointed out that this would not, of course, happen overnight on 24 June, because Britain would first have to decide on who would be Prime Minister and what would be the make up on a post Brexit Government.
How long would it take to elect a new Tory leader? Until that issue is decided no decisions on EU policy would be possible.
Only once that was settled, could the UK begin to decide what type of new arrangement it would seek to have with the EU.
NEW UK GOVERNMENT WOULD HAVE TWO OPTIONS
It would have two basic options
it could ask to leave the EU and, like Norway, join the European Economic Area, or
it could try for a wholly new special trade agreement, like the agreement Canada or Switzerland has with the EU
THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AREA (EEA) OPTION
The first option could be put in place quickly and would not disrupt trade all that much. It would have the disadvantage that the UK would still have to implement EU regulations and contribute to the EU budget.
Technically it would, however, comply with a referendum vote in favour of leaving the EU. It would buy time, allowing us to see whether the fears being stoked up in the present campaign have substance or not.
THE TRADE AGREEMENT OPTION
The second option would be much more disruptive.
It would require a detailed negotiation on every type of product or service that might be sold across the border in Ireland or between the UK and the 27 member countries of the EU.
Such an agreement would take years to negotiate (probably 7 or 8 years), and would be subject to domestic political constraints in all EU countries. We can see with TTIP, which is a much narrower negotiation, how matters can become the subject of fears, misrepresentations and lobbying.
It is unlikely that a Trade Agreement would allow the UK to sell financial services into the EU. Indeed it would be in the interest of countries that might hope to attract financial services out of London and into their own capitals to make sure the UK got no concessions on that point.
WHY IS THE SOVEREIGN UK PARLIAMENT DELEGATING ITS RESPONSIBILITIES TO A REFERENDUM?
I believe that a referendum is not a suitable method for making a complex choice like the one UK citizens are now being asked to make.
The UK used to be a parliamentary democracy, not a plebiscitary democracy , like Switzerland Parliament is sovereign under the UK constitutional system, but the exercise of this sovereignty is now being delegated by parliament to a referendum.
This displays a lack of confidence by Parliament in itself.
A referendum requires people to make a snap decision on a single day, without knowledge of the future implications of what they are doing. It requires complex contingencies to be reduced to a single "yes" or "no" question.
A parliamentary process, in contrast, goes on over a long time, and thus allows new evidence to be taken on board, before an irrevocable decision is made.
UNDERSTANDING ENGLISH HISTORY…..A HELP IN PREDICTING THE REFERENDUM RESULT?
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Життєпис
Походив з роду нобілів Юніїв. Син Марка Юнія Пенна, міського претора 201 року до н. е. Про молоді роки немає відомостей.

У 172 році до н. е. став претором. Як провінцію отримав Ближню Іспанію.

У 167 році до н. е. обрано консулом разом з Квінтом Елієм Петом. Під час своєї каденції намагався придушити повстання в Лігурії, проте не мав успіху. Надалі значний час приділяв засіданням сенату. Про подальшу діяльність нічого невідомо.

Родина
 Марк Юній Пенн, народний трибун 126 року до н. е.

Джерела
 Friedrich Münzer: Iunius 122). // Paulys Realencyclopädie der classischen Altertumswissenschaft (RE). Band X,1, Stuttgart 1918, Sp. 1075–1076.

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Q: MySQL statement returning none when it shouldnt using fetchone() This is the only part of the program where an SQL statement returns none for some reason. Any help as to how to fix it would be appreciated. This is the specific statement that doesn't work: sql = f"SELECT * FROM tbl_run WHERE Hash = \"{self.h}\"". All of the other statements work using this format but ive tried everything I can think of. The purpose of this statement is to grab the RID from tbl_run where the hash is the same - and the hashes are identical as I can see when I run the print statements.
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Owens Corning Spotlights Innovation and the Future of Sustainable Commercial Buildings
Owens Corning highlighted its building science knowledge and expertise during the American Institute of Architects (AIA) A'22 Conference on Architecture, June 23-24 in Chicago. Architects and contractors visited the Owens Corning booth (908) to explore the future of commercial building design, fire safety, energy efficiency and sustainability.
The first in-person AIA Conference on Architecture since 2019, the gathering provided an opportunity to share building science research and new solutions informing the future of commercial buildings.
"Owens Corning is committed to supporting architects and contractors in achieving high-performing, sustainable commercial buildings," said Todd Fister, president of Owens Corning's Insulation business. "Building and construction across sectors and regions has continued to evolve, and as codes and trends advance in support of environmental sustainability efforts, building science and material innovation are informing the future of the industry."
The A'22 Owens Corning exhibit included:
Immersive Booth Experiences
Visitors interacted with a neon wall illuminating fire-resistant building materials, a comparative moisture resistance display of extruded (XPS) versus expanded (EPS) polystyrene, and a thermal station demonstrating performance of cellular glass and XPS. Eco-inspired beverages were served at the sustainability oasis, where visitors can learn about approaches to help reduce the carbon footprint of commercial buildings.
A Legacy in Life Safety
Helping to allow more time for building occupants to escape a burning building is the first priority of Owens Corning® Thermafiber® products, which represent more than 50 years of experience in developing and testing perimeter fire containment solutions. Around the globe, these products are included in iconic buildings, including One World Trade Center in New York City and Salesforce Tower in San Francisco. Owens Corning® Thermafiber® products were the first insulating materials to earn the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's SAFETY Act designation, which helps protect architects and building owners from liability resulting from an act of terrorism.
The Future of Design
As codes have made continuous insulation (ci) a de facto element in achieving higher levels of thermal performance, open joint assemblies and unique facades have posed design challenges. With Thermafiber® RainBarrier® Dark™, ci can be camouflaged into the façade or even serve as a design element. This innovation completes the Thermafiber® RainBarrier® ci offering, spanning a range of compressive strengths and performance attributes. Introduced in late 2021, this insulation has been welcomed by design professionals and was named number four on Building Design + Construction's Top 75 building enclosure products.
The Future of Sustainability
A growing number of U.S. states and all Canadian provinces have adopted environmental regulations limiting the global warming potential (GWP) of materials used in commercial buildings. Introduced in 2021, FOAMULAR® NGX™ (Next Generation Extruded) has a low Global Warming Potential blowing agent which demonstrates a greater than 80% reduction in embodied carbon1. FOAMULAR® NGX™ was awarded the Manufacturing Leadership Award in 2021 for its outstanding achievement in material science innovation supporting environmental sustainability.
The Future of Efficiency
Despite improvements in the thermal performance of today's commercial enclosures, some areas have posed persistent challenges. Thermal bridges – paths where heat can escape the enclosure – account for much of the performance gap between a building's expected energy performance and its actual performance in operation. Composed of cellular glass, FOAMGLAS® PERINSUL™ SIB Cellular Glass Structural Insulating Block is a long-lasting, high-compressive-strength, rigid insulating block that helps reduce thermal bridging and supports continued thermal performance in hard-to-insulate areas, such as beneath exterior masonry veneer walls.
The Owens Corning Insulation Solutions Suite provides technical resources and thought leadership on the science behind high-performing buildings. Designed for architects, engineers and contractors (AEC) who are charged with designing, constructing and evaluating commercial enclosures, the Insulation Solutions Suite content platform considers material science and the codes and communities a building serves. The ever-expanding content hub includes resources relevant to moisture, fire, acoustics, thermal, and environmental sustainability.
Learning Lounge Preview
During the A'22 Architecture Expo, Owens Corning is presented eight educational sessions for architects and contractors in the AIA Learning Lounge (708 LL). Presentations blended technical content with examples of real-world building applications.
Sessions on Thursday, June 23 included:
Advanced Testing Demonstrates Design Flexibility of Mineral Wool Continuous Insulation (10 a.m.)
Detailing 201: Maintaining CI and WBRs at Transitions (11:45 a.m.)
NFPA 285 Exterior Wall Fire Testing, Design and Compliance (1:30 p.m.)
Perimeter Insulation: When Structure Conflicts with Thermal Performance (3 p.m.)
Sessions on Friday, June 24 included:
Pre-Cast Concrete: Energy Efficiency and Quality Without Compromising Creativity (10 a.m.)
Reducing Fire Risk at the Perimeter of High-Rise Structures (11:45 a.m.)
Advanced Testing Demonstrates Design Flexibility of Mineral Wool Continuous Insulation (1:15 p.m.)
Vegetative and Protective Membrane Roof Assemblies: What Lies Beneath (2:30 p.m.)
KEYWORDS: continuous insulation convention Fire Testing Insulation
Owens Corning Spotlights Strategies to Support Life Safety
Dow Corning Receives $1.2 million from U.S. Department of Energy to Improve Energy Efficiency in Commercial Buildings
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In their final road matches of the year, EMU volleyball men ran into some tough competition at a tri-match in New Paltz, N.Y.
The Royals played well at times, but still came home with a pair of losses.
The men wrap up their regular season with three straight home matches, all in CVC play. EMU will look to improve their 3-5 league record when they host newcomer Randolph-Macon on Wednesday. Game time is 7:00pm in Yoder Arena and will be a Rowdy Royal Match.
The men were either hot or cold against St. John Fisher (17-9) in their opener for the day. The Cardinals scored the first three points in the first set and never looked back, rolling to a 25-15 score.
Eastern Mennonite got kills from Martin Pou (Harrisonburg, Va./Eastern Mennonite) and R.J. Ocampo (Virginia Beach, Va./First Colonial) to start the second, however, and hit .333 for set. They opened a quick 7-2 lead and only had two one-point deficits in the set. Breaking off a 20-20 tie, Ocampo and Travis Abele (Mechanicsville, Va./Lee-Davis) hit kills as the men rolled on a 5-1 streak to win, 25-21.
The good swinging continued in the third but the Cardinals etched out a 21-15 cushion. Pou, Abele and Hunter Taylor (Ashland, Va./Patrick Henry) landed kills to start a 5-0 run, pulling EMU within one point, but St. John Fisher finished on a 3-1 spurt to win 25-22.
That landed the knockout, as the Cardinals got ahead early in the fourth and rolled, 25-12.
Taylor had a team high 13 kills and eight digs. Abele put up 12 kills, 17 assists and two blocks. Ocampo and Pou each had seven kills. Wyatt Bollinger (Harrisonburg, Va./Eastern Mennonite) added 19 assists.
Sean Wright (Glen Allen, Va./Deep Run) and Austin Tomlin (Greenville, Va./Riverheads) each had eight digs.
Josh Bigford led the Cardinals with 18 kills and 11 digs.
The men certainly had their moments against the ranked Hawks (17-6), taking an early lead in set one and playing to a 16-16 tie. But New Paltz took over with a 6-0 run and won the opener, 25-20.
After giving up the first five points in the second, EMU recovered quickly to get within 7-6. New Paltz put the lead back up to eight before the Royals charged back, with an ace from Ocampo getting them within 23-20. But the host school had the final punch with two points to win 25-20.
The Hawks cruised in the third set, winning 25-15.
Abele led the attack with eight kills. Ocampo had four kills on five swings and Jacob Durren (Gloucester, Va./Gloucester) added three kills and two blocks. Bollinger put up 11 assists.
Taylor led a balanced back row with four digs.
Aaron Clark topped New Paltz with 11 kills.


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