You Asked: What Started It All?
The last few years, I have been reading your blog, and when I first started, we had a ton in common. We were both at independent fundamental Baptist churches, we had children in ACE ( I think you used to have Kyra in one-maybe I am mistaken about that) schools, we stayed home with our kiddos, both wore skirts all the time, etc. etc… Now, we still have alot in common- (our ages, our kiddos, our mommyness moments) but alot has changed for you! I've witnessed alot in your life the last couple of years. Starting up your schooling again, going to a different church, your husband's change in vocation, leaving behind alot of the fundamentalist ideas…so, I am just curious. What started it all? Do you still consider yourself an independent Baptist? I am not condemning your choices in any way, I am just curious about the journey that you have started on. Was there a defining moment when you decided you wanted to do things differently, or did it slowly happen?
About three and a half years ago, we were members of an Independent Fundamental Baptist (IFB), King James Version (KJV) only church. This meant that the church believed that the KJV was the only translation of the Bible that was in fact the Word of God. They accept no other translations for English speaking people. Our church was pastored by a wonderful man who happened to preach quite often in many churches around the country about the KJV only doctrine. This meant that we heard it preached on a lot. Over time, Chris began to doubt the accuracy of this KJV only doctrine because of inconsistencies in the arguments that the proponents presented, and, because it was such a big deal in our church, he decided to study it for himself. When he informed me of his intentions, I actually tried to persuade him not to. I knew what the consequences would be if he came to the conclusion that it was a false doctrine.
Shortly after he began to look into it, we made the decision to leave the church that we attended to go to a like-minded church where my parents attended. This was actually the church that I grew up in, and the church that my parents attend. It was a much smaller church, and we went there with the hopes of having more opportunity to serve in the church. We really enjoyed going to this new church. The people there were wonderful, loving people who welcomed us with open arms. It was much like "going home" for me, since I grew up there. The pastor had been my youth pastor at the previous church, and I loved and admired him and his wife more than they probably knew. We quickly got involved in working at the church…I took over the janitor position until I got pregnant with Owen and wasn't able to do it anymore, I took over being in charge of the nursery, I occasionally taught a children's Sunday School class as a substitute, Chris built and ran a church website, and he took over the radio broadcast ministry. It seemed like such a good fit. It felt like family to me.
All during this transition time, Chris was studying the KJV only doctrine, and was sharing all of his studies with me. We had already sat under the teaching of the most well known teacher in our area of this doctrine for years, and Chris read many books both for and against it. I was very nervous about it during that time. It didn't take much time, before the inconsistencies in the defense of KJV-onlyism and the seeming poor logic began to become pretty apparent to me. While Chris was passionate about finding the truth about the matter, I wanted him to just let it be, because I didn't want to have to leave our church and lose my friends. As Chris read sections of books to me, summarized them, and simply talked out the KJV only teachings, I began to see for myself, as much as I didn't want to, that it just wasn't adding up. While I was reluctant to admit to it out loud, I no longer believed the KJV only teaching.
Around this time, Chris went to our new pastor, and brought his concerns to him. He told him that he had been studying the subject, and he had some concerns about this teaching. The pastor suggested that Chris quit studying the matter, and just pray about it. While Chris did pray about it, he also continued studying the matter. We eventually became fully convinced that KJV onlyism was not supported by Scripture, and we began to use other versions of the Bible for our own personal reading…mainly the English Standard Version (ESV).
For a while, this didn't pose any problems for us, because we hadn't told anyone of this change. In my own life, simply switching to a more modern translation was dramatically changing my Bible reading experience. Everything seemed so new and fresh…like I was reading all of the familiar stories and teachings for the first time. I really began to grow a lot during this time, and I felt the desire to share what was going on with me on my blog. I wrote a couple of devotional type posts, and then a series of posts about the things that God was doing for me.
The trouble came when I posted Bible verses on my blog from the ESV. It set in motion a series of events that changed my life. I posted the verses, one of my IFB friends read it and called me on the verses not being from the KJV, it became public that Chris and I were no longer KJV only, and some people were understandably upset. We were one of their own, and they saw us as straying from the truth. A few people asked questions or tried to point out in loving ways that I was in error, but an anonymous commenter left a comment on my blog, fearing for my spiritual well being, that prompted Chris to write a guest post on my blog explaining why we had left our KJV only position. You can read that post here, if you like. When this post came to our pastor's attention, he was very upset with us. He felt that Chris' explanation on my blog constituted teaching against church doctrines. When he and Chris discussed this at church one night, Chris told him that we were looking for a new church to attend, and he encouraged us to leave sooner rather than later or be in danger of church discipline. That was the last service we attended as members of that church.
I was very hurt by all of this, and, of course, felt responsible. I would find it a blessing at times, and a huge hurt at others. I vacillated between feeling abandoned and set free. I found myself completely separated from all I had ever known. We began attending Trinity Baptist Church, where we still attend. It was healing for me to go there. The people there have become family. They have embraced us, and allowed us to minister where we feel most called. While God was still greatly working in my heart and life, I didn't blog about it as much, for fear of stirring up trouble again. I felt very disloyal to myself. It was hard to write about what was going on with me, because I was afraid of further offending people or hurting people. That is why there have been so many extended periods of silence on my blog. That is also the reason that the changes in my life over the last couple of years have been kind of mysterious to people who I don't spend time with in real life. I haven't talked about them or the reasons behind them, because I was afraid that the people in my life who do still hold to beliefs and standards that I have left behind would be upset with me. I was afraid that they would feel like my choices condemn their choices.
Only in recent days have I come to the conclusion that I cannot live my life this way. I cannot be true to myself and true to my understanding of my purpose in this world by muzzling myself. I believe that Christ came to set the captives free, and I believe that there are people in this world, like me, who have been held captive by religion. My whole world had to get shaken up for me to understand my freedom in Christ. I hope to write much, much more about this in the future.
That is what started it all… the basic story of how we left the IFB churches and KJV only movement that we had been associated with. Now, I will try to answer the more detailed questions Cassandra asked.
Do we still consider ourselves Independent Baptists? Yes, we do. We attend an Independent Baptist church. However, we are not what many people consider to be Independent Fundamental Baptists. The IFB churches we used to be associated with are characterized by KJV onlyism, women only wearing skirts or dresses, no contemporary music, and separation from those who don't also follow these beliefs. We now go to a church that is not KJV only, women can wear whatever they want to wear with the emphasis on modesty regardless of what type of clothing it is, and there is no issue made about what type of Christian music you choose to listen to.
My decision to abandon the skirts only practice was simply because I didn't want to live that way anymore. I found absolutely no Biblical reason that I should continue the practice. I had grown up wearing only skirts, dresses, or culottes as a kid, until I was thirteen. When I was thirteen, my parents let me choose for myself, and I, without hesitation, chose to wear pants. I went back to skirts only when we joined a different church when I was fourteen, and all the other girls only wore skirts. I had the impression that it was really important to God, and that, if I wanted to be right with God and devoted to Him, I had to give up my blue jeans. As time went on, I became less and less happy with that choice. When we left our last church, I asked Chris to allow me to wear pants again. He didn't want me to at first, because it was the final nail in the coffin. If his wife wore pants, people would certainly consider us to be not a part of their circle anymore. It would mean for sure that Chris would not be asked to preach for anyone, and it drew a definite line in the proverbial sand. I was tired of it, though, and I didn't want to be different for different's sake any longer. Buying my first pair of blue jeans in many years was a happy, happy day for me. I felt more like myself than I had in a very long time.
We still have a lot in common, Cassandra. Our daughter did attend the ACE school at our last church, and continued to go to school there for the rest of the year after we no longer attended church there. The reason she quit attending was not because we wanted her to, but because the school closed because most of the church families whose children attended the school put their kids in public school. There were not enough students left to keep the school open. This left us in a spot where we had to decide what to do for our kids. There is one other Christian school in our area that we considered, but it was considerably more expensive and would not be a feasible option financially once we had three children in school at the same time. What we chose to do was to continue using ACE curriculum and homeschool our kids. We stuck with ACE because I went through ACE from pre-school through graduation, and was comfortable with and had confidence in the curriculum.
I also still stay at home with our kids. I don't have a job outside the home, nor do I intend to get one while our kids are at home. I do go to school, but took off this semester as well as last semester due to Abby joining our family and beginning kindergarten with Elijah. I needed to take time off for that.
More importantly, we both love Jesus. We both want to honor Him and glorify Him in our lives. We both seek to be Godly examples to our children. We both want to be witnesses to His saving grace and unending love. We are sisters in Christ, and I count you as my friend. Thank you, Cassandra, for just asking the questions, and giving me the opportunity to start a conversation that I have wanted to have for a long time.
Hello, everyone. I thought I'd write an update post…for all of you who want to know what's going on with the Harmon family.
Things are going well, actually. We're all doing pretty good. The kids and I are sick right now, which is why I'm writing this blog post instead of being at church right now. We had a very warm couple of days, followed by a few really, really cold days, and it has wreaked havoc with us. We all have sinus infections, I think. It started with Owen, then I got it, and now Elijah and Kyra are starting to feel bad. I'm going to try to get us all in to the doctor tomorrow. I actually ran into our doctor at Kroger yesterday, and, despite my horrible coughing fit in his presence, he didn't offer to write any prescriptions in the produce section. 🙂 The Lord is good, though. When a few sinus infections are your worst complaints, I think you're doing good.
Chris, as usual, is unaffected by our sickness. He almost never gets sick. He is, however, very, very busy. He is always either working, or doing schoolwork. He ended up taking four classes this semester. I was very thankful that he didn't take five like last semester. I'd tell you what classes he's taking, but I don't actually remember. If you're interested, though, I could ask him. I'm very, very proud of my man for how hard he is working to simultaneously support our family and prepare for the call that God has placed on his life. He is a very interesting man to talk to these days. Beyond his schoolwork, he's been studying different subjects on his own, and it makes for some interesting conversations. I appreciate his studious nature. It makes me a smarter person.
I am only taking the two classes this semester. I'm doing well in them. I'm not having as much fun this semester since I'm not actually going to classes. I really enjoy getting out of the house, meeting new people, and experiencing the social side of school. Taking a full load of classes like I did the first two regular semesters (I only took two classes in the summer) was more than I thought I could responsibly handle this semester. Last semester was really hard, and I felt like I needed to cut down this time around. So, school is not as demanding on my time right now as it was in the fall. I would appreciate your prayers as I try to decide about which classes and how many I should take in the next couple of semesters. It's always a delicate balance concerning school and family.
Kyra is doing very well in school. She's learning to read and write, and is doing quite well. She has actually already finished kindergarten, and she has been working on first grade work for a few weeks now. She likes school, but she sometimes procrastinates a lot. She's very dramatic, and there are often tears involved in her schoolwork. She gets easily overwhelmed by a difficult looking task. Her confidence is growing as she moves along in school, though. I've noticed her, in the last week or two, reading things around the house. I think that's awesome. Next school year, the school she is going to will no longer be open, so I will be homeschooling her. It's a daunting task, but a friend of mine, who is the main supervisor at her school, is going to help me get set up and going. Kyra will continue doing the same curriculum that she does now, so that will make it easier for me. I went through the same curriculum when I went to school, so I am very familiar with it. Her homeschooling is yet another thing that I will have to take into consideration when I decide about my own classes in the fall.
Elijah is doing awesome. He is changing a lot lately. He's not quite so contrary as he used to be. He has always been a very sweet, tenderhearted little boy, but he has also always shown a very gruff side to people outside our family. He's getting better at this. He loves Sunday school and Awana, and is doing really well with interacting in his classes. He learns and says his Bible verses, and is doing really well with participation. I'm proud of the changes I've seen in him. He is awfully quiet, but he takes everything in. He randomly tells me he loves me all day long. He hugs all over Kyra and Owen, and often helps his little brother do things. He's the first one to volunteer to help me do things. He is fixing to have a birthday later this month…the 25th. I can't believe he's turning four!
Owen keeps us in stitches most of the time. He's hilarious. He's very, very funny, and, oh, so cute. He's learning to talk, and his vocabulary is starting to pick up. Unfortunately, he has, for some reason, started saying a very naughty word for pretty much everything. I don't know why he decided to put those particular sounds together, but it's quite distressing. So, if you hear my baby boy cursing, please know that he did not overhear it anywhere. It's just an unfortunate practicing of sounds. <sigh> I try. I really try. 🙂 Besides his potty mouth, he's quite the personality. He loves to make us laugh. If you laugh one time at something, he is sure to repeat it. His brother and sister think he is totally awesome, and they always let him in on their fun. I love watching the three of them play together. I couldn't be more blessed with kids that get along together. Owen is also a very, very affectionate little boy. He spends half his time in my lap. He still plays with my hair constantly. He has started going to people, arms outstretched, and says, "Hug." It's adorable.
I know this is not the most fascinating or entertaining post, but it's mostly for those family members who live far away and like to know what we're up to. We're doing good. Life is good. Really, really good.


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Three Hundred Years of Linnaean Taxonomy
The Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History hosted a day long symposium to celebrate 300 years of Linnaean taxonomy. In addition to the symposium, the museum featured an exhibition of a 1st Edition of Linnaeus' Systema Naturae. The exhibition, "A Tribute to Carl Linnaeus, 1707-1778" (November 13-14) features the author's own copy of Systema Naturae (courtesy of the Swedish Embassy), with illustrations by Georg Dionysius Ehret. At the evening reception, the Biodiversity Heritage Library displayed the online version of the 1758 edition of Systema (from the Missouri Botanical Garden Library) and there was also an appearance by Linnaeus [as envisioned by Hans Odöö].
November 13, 2007byMartin R. Kalfatovic
BHL @ SIL Presentation
On June 25, the Smithsonian Libraries hosted over 40 librarians at the "BHL @ SIL" event held in conjunction with the American Library Association conference in Washington, DC.Links to all the talks will be available shortly.Program:Welcoming Remarks. Nancy E. Gwinn, Director, Smithsonian Institution Libraries"The Biodiversity Heritage Library: A Cornerstone of the Encyclopedia of Life". Martin R. Kalfatovic, Smithsonian Institution Libraries
June 26, 2007byNancy Gwinn
BHL Presentation: Washington, DC: June 25, 2007
The Biodiversity Heritage Library: An Overview Hosted by Smithsonian Institution Libraries
Join Smithsonian Libraries' staff and others for an overview of the Biodiversity Heritage Library (BHL) project. The BHL is a cooperative mass-scanning project done in collaboration with the Internet Archive. The BHL plans to digitize a significant portion of the legacy taxonomic literature (pre-1923 and selected titles after) and provide open access for all users.
June 5, 2007byMartin R. Kalfatovic

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Is Your Privacy Assured when you transact with Bitcoin online pharmacies?
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Where are the your ordered medications shipped from?
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An extreme case of a high conflict divorce/parenting dispute was recently in the news when a mentally deranged man murdered six people, most of whom were connected to his 2009 divorce in some way.
While this was an extreme and rare case where a high conflict matter involved a person who was extremely unstable and capable of committing horrific crimes, plenty of more ordinary cases involve significant conflict.
Most of these cases are not news-worthy, but they do consume the lives of those involved and can specifically have an extreme impact on the children caught in the middle.
Additionally, the conflict doesn't always end when the court case ends. When there are children between the parties, they have to deal with one another until the children are grown, and the unresolved conflict continues, or even gets worse, over time.
There is a certain amount of conflict in any divorce or parenting dispute, but how do you know if your case would be classified as a "high conflict" case?
My blogs this month will answer that question and more.
First, we will identify what constitutes a high conflict case, and then go through the process of dealing with the high conflict case from classes for those in high conflict situations to how a final order can help to mitigate the conflict.
Along the way, we will identify some specific issues that regularly come up in high conflict cases and how to best present your evidence to the court.
Divorce is never easy, especially for the children involved. Cases with significant conflict are even more difficult for all involved and have the potential for extreme consequences if they spiral out of control.
In most cases, the parties are not patently unreasonable and combative as one may assume; however, possibly due to the circumstances of their case, as least one of the parties is currently behaving in an unreasonable manner.
It is far easier than you may imagine to find yourself in a high conflict parenting dispute. In fact, the majority of clients I see involved in these matters are ordinary people who are going through an extremely difficult and stressful time in their lives.
If you, a friend or a loved one are involved in a high conflict divorce or parenting dispute, I strongly encourage you to give one of the experienced attorneys at Owens & Perkins a call. If you would like to schedule a free 30 minute initial consultation, please call the office at (480) 630-2464.


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Where Is It Illegal To Kill Elephants?
September 29, 2022 Nathaniel
Is it illegal to kill elephant?
Can you still legally hunt elephants?
Is it legal to kill elephants in Africa?
Where is elephant hunting legal?
Which country eat elephant meat?
Why do you have to kill an elephant to get ivory?
How much does a elephant hunt cost?
How much does it cost to shoot a leopard in Africa?
Is it legal to kill elephant poachers?
Can any animal kill an elephant?
Is elephant poaching illegal?
Do elephants feel pain when their tusks are cut off?
Because it's unlikely they'd be able to bring their trophy back to the US, American sport hunters may not rush there. There was controversy after the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service decided to allow elephant trophy imports from Zimbabwe.
Elephants can be hunted in a number of African countries, including, but not limited to, South Africa. The country of Botswana has the highest concentration of Elephants and is now open for hunting again after being closed for a long time.
In African countries where the population is stable, adequately protected and well managed elephant hunting is allowed. African elephants are less likely to disappear because of what they are than any other species.
There is a permit that can be obtained for almost any animal. There are only two countries in Africa where one can hunt the whole big five; lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant and rhino.
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The times have changed. Every species of elephant is hunted for its meat. This occurs in a number of countries, including the Central African Republic. Poachers may take meat as a by-product for eventual sale or to feed the hunting party.
Poachers kill elephants in order to take their ivory and sell it. Elephants are killed for their ivory every year, and the population has declined rapidly.
The price for hunting lions in Zimbabwe can be as high as $140,000, while an elephant hunt can cost as much as $70,000. The price would go up if the American trophy ban wasn't in place.
The cost for a 14 day hunt is in the tens of thousands of dollars. There are fees for the day and trophy. There is still a chance to harvest a leopard in South Africa at night, even though it is not legal there.
In South Africa and Asia, where the demand for ivory is high, strategies have been put in place to address the system. Poachers can be shot and killed if they are caught in the act in some African countries.
lions are the only animals that are capable of killing an elephant. The males are heavier than the females so they are better suited to the job. Seven lionesses are usually enough to kill an elephant, but only two males can do it. An elephant can be defeated by a single male.
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In 2016 the United States implemented a near-total ban on elephant ivory trade, as well as the United Kingdom, Singapore, Hong Kong, and other elephant ivory markets. China's legal domestic ivory market was closed at the end of last year.
Elephants feel a lot of pain when their tusks are cut. There are nerve endings in the incisors of the tussles. When the nerve endings are severed, they can be exposed and be fatal.
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The Girl of Ink and Stars to open at the Watermill Theatre this spring
This spring the Watermill Theatre will welcome their newly created Youth Ensemble who will take to the stage to impress and inspire audiences in a new adaptation of Kiran Millwood Hargrave's novel The Girl of Ink and Stars, adapted by Becca Chadder.
For the first time, The Watermill's Youth Ensemble will be made up of young people aged 11+ who take part in one of the theatre's regular weekly groups, including participants from their specialist access groups for young people who are Home Educated, have Autism, have added complications in their lives or are Deaf/deaf or have a hearing impairment. The Watermill are delighted to form this brilliant company of actors who will come together and tell a unique and inspiring story.
"Each of us carries the map of our lives on our skin, in the way we walk, even the way we grow"
Inspired by her cartographer father, Isabella longs to follow in his footsteps and explore her island home of Joya. But when her best friend goes missing, her dreams of adventure come true sooner than she thinks. She must lead the search party into the dangerous Forgotten Territories before it's too late…
The Girl of Ink and Stars is directed by The Watermill Theatre's Outreach Director, Heidi Bird:
"We are thrilled to introduce our newly formed Youth Ensemble who have come together to tell this gripping and unique tale. Our brilliant cast is made up of young people aged 11+ who take part in one of The Watermill's regular weekly groups. I am incredibly touched and proud to see how these young people have rehearsed with such energy, humour and kindness to create this magical tale – we can't wait to share the adventure with audiences!"
There will be audio described and British Sign Language integrated performances during the run.
The Watermill Theatre has been pioneering ways to bring British Sign Language on stage. The sign integrated performance of The Girl of Ink and Stars will not only include a mix of hearing and deaf signers, but a mix of adults and young people.
Heidi Bird explains:
"We run a drama group specifically for deaf young people and it's important that our deaf young people have the option to act in our Youth Ensemble productions. Additionally, two deaf young actors have chosen to take on the challenge of also performing sections in BSL for the sign integrated show."
"We've had the very good fortune of working with a fantastic associate director on this production, Mary-Jayne Russell de Clifford. Mary-Jayne is Deaf herself and has a wealth of experience in directing and performance BSL. Our young sign performers have been able to work with Mary-Jayne throughout rehearsals, giving them loads of time to develop and learn."
One young performer explained "it's really exciting to know that my deaf friends will come and watch me and know exactly what's going on because of me".
The Outreach team are also mentoring two hearing young people in the cast to create an audio described performance, painting a picture of what's happening on stage for audiences who are blind or partially sighted. Taking one act each and working with The Watermill's in-house audio describer, the young people are writing their own description scripts to broadcast as a live narration via a personal headset.
One young audio describer explained, "it's weird but fun to think of the show from a totally different side. I'm loving having to work out how to say everything in the gaps between everyone talking!"
The Girl of Ink and Stars runs from Thursday 31 March to Saturday 2 April with a BSL integrated performance on Saturday 2 April at 2.30pm and an audio described performance on Saturday 2 April at 7.30pm.
Mar 23, 2022 Curtain CallThe Girl of Ink and Stars, the Watermill Theatre
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Sen. Karen Keiser represents Washington's 33rd Legislative District, which contains a number of suburban cities south of Seattle, including SeaTac, Kent, Des Moines and Burien. As President Pro Tempore, she presides over the Washington State Senate when the lieutenant governor is unavailable. And as chair of the Senate Labor, Commerce & Tribal Affairs Committee, she champions policies that help working families and improve women's economic security.
As the former chair and current member of the Senate Health & Long-Term Care Committee, Sen. Keiser was a pivotal leader in reforming Washington's health care system, fully implementing the Affordable Care Act, and passing Washington's nation-leading Paid Family and Medical Leave program. She has also served as the lead Senate Democratic negotiator on the Capital Budget. Sen. Keiser also currently serves on the budget-writing Ways & Means Committee and as vice chair of the Rules Committee.
Sen. Keiser was born and raised in the rural state of Iowa and moved to California for her senior year in high school. She attended the University of California, Berkeley, receiving a bachelor's degree in political science and a master's degree in journalism. She worked as a broadcast journalist in Portland, Denver and Seattle before becoming the communications director for the Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO. She and her husband had three children, two sons and a daughter. Sen. Keiser was appointed to the Washington state House of Representatives in 1995 and ran and won her first election in 1996. She was appointed to the Washington state Senate in 2001 and has been re-elected four times. When not running or serving in office, Sen. Keiser enjoys singing, dancing and gardening.
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package com.badlogic.gdx.tools.imagepacker;

import java.awt.image.BufferedImage;
import java.awt.image.WritableRaster;
import java.io.File;
import java.io.IOException;
import java.math.BigInteger;
import java.security.MessageDigest;
import java.security.NoSuchAlgorithmException;
import java.util.Arrays;
import java.util.HashMap;
import java.util.regex.Matcher;
import java.util.regex.Pattern;

import javax.imageio.ImageIO;

import com.badlogic.gdx.tools.imagepacker.TexturePacker2.Rect;
import com.badlogic.gdx.tools.imagepacker.TexturePacker2.Settings;
import com.badlogic.gdx.utils.Array;

public class ImageProcessor {
	static private final BufferedImage emptyImage = new BufferedImage(1, 1, BufferedImage.TYPE_4BYTE_ABGR);
	static private Pattern indexPattern = Pattern.compile("(.+)_(\\d+)$");

	private String rootPath;
	private final Settings settings;
	private final HashMap<String, Rect> crcs = new HashMap();
	private final Array<Rect> rects = new Array();

	public ImageProcessor (File rootDir, Settings settings) {
		this.settings = settings;

		rootPath = rootDir.getAbsolutePath().replace('\\', '/');
		if (!rootPath.endsWith("/")) rootPath += "/";
	}

	public void addImage (File file) {
		BufferedImage image;
		try {
			image = ImageIO.read(file);
		} catch (IOException ex) {
			throw new RuntimeException("Error reading image: " + file, ex);
		}
		if (image == null) throw new RuntimeException("Unable to read image: " + file);

		// Strip root dir off front of image path.
		String name = file.getAbsolutePath().replace('\\', '/');
		if (!name.startsWith(rootPath)) throw new RuntimeException("Path '" + name + "' does not start with root: " + rootPath);
		name = name.substring(rootPath.length());

		// Strip extension.
		int dotIndex = name.lastIndexOf('.');
		if (dotIndex != -1) name = name.substring(0, dotIndex);

		Rect rect = null;

		// Strip ".9" from file name, read ninepatch split pixels, and strip ninepatch split pixels.
		int[] splits = null;
		int[] pads = null;
		if (name.endsWith(".9")) {
			name = name.substring(0, name.length() - 2);
			splits = getSplits(image, name);
			pads = getPads(image, name, splits);
			// Strip split pixels.
			BufferedImage newImage = new BufferedImage(image.getWidth() - 2, image.getHeight() - 2, BufferedImage.TYPE_4BYTE_ABGR);
			newImage.getGraphics().drawImage(image, 0, 0, newImage.getWidth(), newImage.getHeight(), 1, 1, image.getWidth() - 1,
				image.getHeight() - 1, null);
			image = newImage;
			// Ninepatches won't be rotated or whitespace stripped.
			rect = new Rect(image, 0, 0, image.getWidth(), image.getHeight());
			rect.splits = splits;
			rect.pads = pads;
			rect.canRotate = false;
		}

		// Strip digits off end of name and use as index.
		Matcher matcher = indexPattern.matcher(name);
		int index = -1;
		if (matcher.matches()) {
			name = matcher.group(1);
			index = Integer.parseInt(matcher.group(2));
		}

		if (rect == null) {
			rect = createRect(image);
			if (rect == null) {
				System.out.println("Ignoring blank input image: " + name);
				return;
			}
		}

		rect.name = name;
		rect.index = index;

		if (settings.alias) {
			String crc = hash(rect.image);
			Rect existing = crcs.get(crc);
			if (existing != null) {
				System.out.println(rect.name + " (alias of " + existing.name + ")");
				existing.aliases.add(rect);
				return;
			}
			crcs.put(crc, rect);
		}

		rects.add(rect);
	}

	public Array<Rect> getImages () {
		return rects;
	}

	/** Strips whitespace and returns the rect, or null if the image should be ignored. */
	private Rect createRect (BufferedImage source) {
		WritableRaster alphaRaster = source.getAlphaRaster();
		if (alphaRaster == null || (!settings.stripWhitespaceX && !settings.stripWhitespaceY))
			return new Rect(source, 0, 0, source.getWidth(), source.getHeight());
		final byte[] a = new byte[1];
		int top = 0;
		int bottom = source.getHeight();
		if (settings.stripWhitespaceX) {
			outer:
			for (int y = 0; y < source.getHeight(); y++) {
				for (int x = 0; x < source.getWidth(); x++) {
					alphaRaster.getDataElements(x, y, a);
					int alpha = a[0];
					if (alpha < 0) alpha += 256;
					if (alpha > settings.alphaThreshold) break outer;
				}
				top++;
			}
			outer:
			for (int y = source.getHeight(); --y >= top;) {
				for (int x = 0; x < source.getWidth(); x++) {
					alphaRaster.getDataElements(x, y, a);
					int alpha = a[0];
					if (alpha < 0) alpha += 256;
					if (alpha > settings.alphaThreshold) break outer;
				}
				bottom--;
			}
		}
		int left = 0;
		int right = source.getWidth();
		if (settings.stripWhitespaceY) {
			outer:
			for (int x = 0; x < source.getWidth(); x++) {
				for (int y = top; y < bottom; y++) {
					alphaRaster.getDataElements(x, y, a);
					int alpha = a[0];
					if (alpha < 0) alpha += 256;
					if (alpha > settings.alphaThreshold) break outer;
				}
				left++;
			}
			outer:
			for (int x = source.getWidth(); --x >= left;) {
				for (int y = top; y < bottom; y++) {
					alphaRaster.getDataElements(x, y, a);
					int alpha = a[0];
					if (alpha < 0) alpha += 256;
					if (alpha > settings.alphaThreshold) break outer;
				}
				right--;
			}
		}
		int newWidth = right - left;
		int newHeight = bottom - top;
		if (newWidth <= 0 || newHeight <= 0) {
			if (settings.ignoreBlankImages)
				return null;
			else
				return new Rect(emptyImage, 0, 0, 1, 1);
		}
		return new Rect(source, left, top, newWidth, newHeight);
	}

	private String splitError (int x, int y, int[] rgba, String name) {
		throw new RuntimeException("Invalid " + name + " ninepatch split pixel at " + x + ", " + y + ", rgba: " + rgba[0] + ", "
			+ rgba[1] + ", " + rgba[2] + ", " + rgba[3]);
	}

	/** Returns the splits, or null if the image had no splits or the splits were only a single region. Splits are an int[4] that
	 * has left, right, top, bottom. */
	private int[] getSplits (BufferedImage image, String name) {
		WritableRaster raster = image.getRaster();

		int startX = getSplitPoint(raster, name, 1, 0, true, true);
		int endX = getSplitPoint(raster, name, startX, 0, false, true);
		int startY = getSplitPoint(raster, name, 0, 1, true, false);
		int endY = getSplitPoint(raster, name, 0, startY, false, false);

		// Ensure pixels after the end are not invalid.
		getSplitPoint(raster, name, endX + 1, 0, true, true);
		getSplitPoint(raster, name, 0, endY + 1, true, false);

		// No splits, or all splits.
		if (startX == 0 && endX == 0 && startY == 0 && endY == 0) return null;

		// Subtraction here is because the coordinates were computed before the 1px border was stripped.
		if (startX != 0) {
			startX--;
			endX = raster.getWidth() - 2 - (endX - 1);
		} else {
			// If no start point was ever found, we assume full stretch.
			endX = raster.getWidth() - 2;
		}
		if (startY != 0) {
			startY--;
			endY = raster.getHeight() - 2 - (endY - 1);
		} else {
			// If no start point was ever found, we assume full stretch.
			endY = raster.getHeight() - 2;
		}

		return new int[] {startX, endX, startY, endY};
	}

	/** Returns the pads, or null if the image had no pads or the pads match the splits. Pads are an int[4] that has left, right,
	 * top, bottom. */
	private int[] getPads (BufferedImage image, String name, int[] splits) {
		WritableRaster raster = image.getRaster();

		int bottom = raster.getHeight() - 1;
		int right = raster.getWidth() - 1;

		int startX = getSplitPoint(raster, name, 1, bottom, true, true);
		int startY = getSplitPoint(raster, name, right, 1, true, false);

		// No need to hunt for the end if a start was never found.
		int endX = 0;
		int endY = 0;
		if (startX != 0) endX = getSplitPoint(raster, name, startX + 1, bottom, false, true);
		if (startY != 0) endY = getSplitPoint(raster, name, right, startY + 1, false, false);

		// Ensure pixels after the end are not invalid.
		getSplitPoint(raster, name, endX + 1, bottom, true, true);
		getSplitPoint(raster, name, right, endY + 1, true, false);

		// No pads.
		if (startX == 0 && endX == 0 && startY == 0 && endY == 0) {
			return null;
		}

		// -2 here is because the coordinates were computed before the 1px border was stripped.
		if (startX == 0 && endX == 0) {
			startX = -1;
			endX = -1;
		} else {
			if (startX > 0) {
				startX--;
				endX = raster.getWidth() - 2 - (endX - 1);
			} else {
				// If no start point was ever found, we assume full stretch.
				endX = raster.getWidth() - 2;
			}
		}
		if (startY == 0 && endY == 0) {
			startY = -1;
			endY = -1;
		} else {
			if (startY > 0) {
				startY--;
				endY = raster.getHeight() - 2 - (endY - 1);
			} else {
				// If no start point was ever found, we assume full stretch.
				endY = raster.getHeight() - 2;
			}
		}

		int[] pads = new int[] {startX, endX, startY, endY};

		if (splits != null && Arrays.equals(pads, splits)) {
			return null;
		}

		return pads;
	}

	/** Hunts for the start or end of a sequence of split pixels. Begins searching at (startX, startY) then follows along the x or y
	 * axis (depending on value of xAxis) for the first non-transparent pixel if startPoint is true, or the first transparent pixel
	 * if startPoint is false. Returns 0 if none found, as 0 is considered an invalid split point being in the outer border which
	 * will be stripped. */
	private int getSplitPoint (WritableRaster raster, String name, int startX, int startY, boolean startPoint, boolean xAxis) {
		int[] rgba = new int[4];

		int next = xAxis ? startX : startY;
		int end = xAxis ? raster.getWidth() : raster.getHeight();
		int breakA = startPoint ? 255 : 0;

		int x = startX;
		int y = startY;
		while (next != end) {
			if (xAxis)
				x = next;
			else
				y = next;

			raster.getPixel(x, y, rgba);
			if (rgba[3] == breakA) return next;

			if (!startPoint && (rgba[0] != 0 || rgba[1] != 0 || rgba[2] != 0 || rgba[3] != 255)) splitError(x, y, rgba, name);

			next++;
		}

		return 0;
	}

	static private String hash (BufferedImage image) {
		try {
			MessageDigest digest = MessageDigest.getInstance("SHA1");
			int width = image.getWidth();
			int height = image.getHeight();
			if (image.getType() != BufferedImage.TYPE_INT_ARGB) {
				BufferedImage newImage = new BufferedImage(width, height, BufferedImage.TYPE_INT_ARGB);
				newImage.getGraphics().drawImage(image, 0, 0, null);
				image = newImage;
			}
			WritableRaster raster = image.getRaster();
			int[] pixels = new int[width];
			for (int y = 0; y < height; y++) {
				raster.getDataElements(0, y, width, 1, pixels);
				for (int x = 0; x < width; x++) {
					int rgba = pixels[x];
					digest.update((byte)(rgba >> 24));
					digest.update((byte)(rgba >> 16));
					digest.update((byte)(rgba >> 8));
					digest.update((byte)rgba);
				}
			}
			return new BigInteger(1, digest.digest()).toString(16);
		} catch (NoSuchAlgorithmException ex) {
			throw new RuntimeException(ex);
		}
	}
}

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There are several important steps you must take in order to graduate from the University of Alberta. See the Graduation Checklist for more details. Also be sure to watch the video for an overview of a typical convocation ceremony and learn all you need to know before, during, and after your ceremony.
You are required to apply for graduation even if you don't plan to attend your convocation ceremony.
Apply for Spring Convocation between October 1 and February 1.
Apply for Fall Convocation between March 15 and September 1.
If you wish to graduate from a program in which you are not currently registered, consult with your faculty.
Apply for Spring Convocation between November 1 and April 3.
Apply for Fall Convocation between May 1 and September 29.
For thesis submission deadlines, please contact the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research.
Regardless of your attendance status, you must verify your Convocation name, degree program, and mailing address through the Graduation Status page in Bear Tracks.
Ensure that your full name is displayed in the Parchment Name field, as this name will be printed on your parchment. The name on your parchment should match the name on your student record and on legal documents such as your birth certificate or passport. If a name change is required, please submit a Change of Name form and add "For Convocation Purposes" to the top of the form.
Due to printing deadlines for the Convocation program, students who do not update their convocation information at least one month prior to the start of Convocation may not have corrections to their information published in the program.
View Convocation Details to determine your ceremony date and time.
Reserve your seat! Go to the Graduation Status page in Bear Tracks to indicate that you will attend. You may change your selection in the future if your plans change.
Please let us know if you will not be able to attend Convocation. Go to the Graduation Status page in Bear Tracks to indicate that you will not be attending. You may change your selection in the future if your plans change.
Note: If you do not attend your Convocation ceremony, you can receive your degree either by picking it up in person or having it mailed. Please see Degree Parchments for more information.
Reserve your academic apparel in Bear Tracks, through the Apparel Reservation link on the Graduation Status page.
Apparel and convocation packets (including your parchment, name card, procedures brochure and guest tickets) must be picked up from the University Bookstore prior to your ceremony.
Parchments and other official documentation will not be released to students who have outstanding accounts with the University of Alberta. Therefore, you are urged to clear all outstanding accounts at least two weeks prior to Convocation to ensure that your parchment is available.
You can view any Financial Holds in Bear Tracks, under the Financials tab.
Packets can be picked up at the University Bookstore in the Students' Union Building (Lower Level).
Photo identification, preferably a University of Alberta ONEcard, must be presented when you pick up your packet. Current government-issued photo identification (driver's license or passport) will also be accepted.
If you cannot pick up the packet yourself, it will only be released to an individual who presents a signed and printed Letter of Authorization (PDF) from you. Note the Letter of Authorization is accepted in original, faxed or scanned format; electronic versions are not acceptable.
Select your faculty below to view packet and apparel pick-up and drop-off times for Spring Convocation 2019. Convocation packets can be picked up and returned at the University Bookstore in the Students' Union Building (lower level).
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Citations, Certificates and Diplomas Please visit the Faculty of Extension website for information.
Ceremony: Friday, June 7th, 3:00 p.m.
Please select the name of the faculty under which your department falls to view packet pick-up and return dates and times.
Ceremony: Friday, June 7, 10:00 a.m.
Ceremony: Tuesday, June 11, 10:00 a.m.
Ceremony: Tuesday, June 11, 3:00 p.m.
This is the official documentation of your academic credential.
At the ceremony, you will hand the Name Card to the official reader, who will announce your name as it is printed on this card. The name card also contains your seat number in the Jubilee Auditorium in the lower right hand corner. This is an assigned seat to place you in the order that graduates cross the stage.
This brochure describes your role and provides instructions to be followed during the ceremony.
Guest tickets are reserved for each graduand who advises us of their intention to attend the ceremony.
Academic apparel must be worn by all graduands participating in the ceremony and should be reserved at least three weeks prior to your Convocation date.
After the online apparel reservation site has closed (usually three weeks before the start of the ceremonies), academic apparel may still be rented from the University Bookstore during the time assigned to your Faculty as outlined in the Pick-Up Dates and Times table below.
The gown and hood must be returned to the University Bookstore during the times indicated in the Pick-Up Dates and Times table.
For more information on the apparel requirements for each degree please visit Traditions.


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What are the requirements defined in the contract?
Were any changes legally made to the contract?
How was the contract breached?
Why was the contract breached?
What damages did the breach of contract cause?
An insurance company may try to claim that the contract was canceled before the incident occurred, such as before a tornado happened. However, if the policy was legally in effect when the tornado occurred, the insurance company is legally bound to uphold its side of the contract.
The policyholder can cancel the insurance policy by contacting the insurance company and requesting a cancellation, and the insurance company can usually cancel the policy at any time and for any reason, but it must be fully communicated to the policyholder. If not, your Cincinnati tornado insurance lawyers at O'Connor, Acciani & Levy will fight for your right to the compensation you are owed as per your insurance contract.
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The damage caused to your home by a tornado will be evaluated by an insurance adjuster, but an insurance adjuster usually attempts to keep the payout evaluations low because he or she works for the insurance company. Therefore, it is in your best interest to hire an attorney who will accurately and fully evaluate the damage done to your home.
If the insurance company tries to pay you an amount that is lower than your policy states, or if the insurance company is trying to get out of paying you altogether, that may be a breach of contract. Fighting a breach of contract is a complicated and delicate process, and you need a knowledgeable attorney to handle all of the legal details. Your lawyer will handle all negotiations with the insurance company on your behalf.
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If you have suffered injury or damage from a tornado and you are having difficulty obtaining the correct payment for your insurance claim, a Covington insurance lawyer may be able to help. We can handle all of the communications and negotiations with the insurance company so you can focus on getting your life back on track.
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Iowa is failing to protect food chain workers against COVID-19
Our nation's food supply is a precarious house of cards.
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds holds a news conference on COVID-19 at the State Emergency Operations Center on Wednesday, April 15, 2020, in Johnston. Gov. Reynolds announced there have been another 96 positive tests and four more deaths related to COVID-19.
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This month, two large meat-processing plants in Iowa closed their doors after large-scale outbreaks of COVID-19 at their facilities. Last week, Tyson Foods in Columbus Junction announced a closure at least through the end of this week after more than two dozen employees tested positive for COVID-19. And on Monday, National Beef closed its doors after numerous employees tested positive at their plant in Tama.
Iowa isn't unique. Across the nation, food producers have closed large-scale processing facilities because of outbreaks among workers. The closures are threatening to affect the nation's food supply. On Monday, the CEO of Smithfield Foods in South Dakota warned that America was "perilously" close to a shortage.
In addition to the outbreak of the virus, NPR reported that food processing plants also face a shortage of workers because of a lack of child care and transportation.
Additionally, with the borders closed, travel restricted and the pandemic predicted to continue through the summer, it's safe to predict that our food supply will face another crisis with the shortage of seasonal workers.
The COVID-19 crisis has revealed a lot of our nation's inequality. But now, we are seeing that our nation's food supply is a precarious house of cards, entirely reliant on workers who often are immigrants, resettled refugees and undocumented immigrants.
During the mad cow disease and the bird flu and swine flu outbreaks, the USDA worked swiftly to protect our food. But what about the people who are responsible for making sure that food gets into our hands? Especially when many of the workers are not native English speakers or may be worried about reporting hazardous working conditions because of their immigration status or for fear of losing their jobs.
Many of these workers will not see stimulus checks because of their immigration status.
Iowa and other state governments, along with OSHA and the federal government, need to focus on long-term solutions to help the essential workers who every day risk their lives and their welfare to ensure that Americans have access to food.
These measures should have been proactive. There should have been forethought, but it's too late for that now.
In her news conference Tuesday, Gov. Kim Rey-nolds said that it is up to companies to determine when to reopen their doors. But that's hardly a sustainable or realistic plan, given that the companies have been reactive rather than proactive. Companies and the states that house them must work to ensure widespread testing and routine temperature checks are mandatory. Additionally, state agencies need to be vigilant in inspecting the plants, knowing full well that employees are too scared to report violations.
The reality is clear: If we don't protect people at every level, everyone suffers.
Comments: (319) 398-8262; editorial@thegazette.com
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Powerplant är Gamma Rays sjätte album. Det släpptes 1999.

Låtar på albumet
 "Anywhere in the Galaxy"
 "Razorblade Sigh"
 "Send Me a Sign"
 "Strangers in the Night"
 "Gardens of the Sinner"
 "Short As Hell"
 "It's A Sin"
 "Heavy Metal Universe"
 "Wings of Destiny"
 "Hand of Fate"
 "Armageddon"
 "Long Live Rock and Roll"

Musikalbum 1999
Album av Gamma Ray

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Edenbridge Tennis Club (ETC) was founded as a not-for-profit corporation in 2018 as a direct result of the closing of James Gardens Tennis Club. The new club emerged as a true grass-roots effort of several passionate individuals who came together to figure out a way to keep their club alive. The executive is formed from a few long-time (18+ years) members of James Gardens and several new individuals who are all extremely passionate about the opportunities that lie ahead for the club.
Edenbridge Tennis Club will be operating on the four courts located at the site of the now defunct James Gardens Tennis Club due to its prime location.
These courts have been a community staple for over 45 years. Located in the heart of Etobicoke's James Gardens Park, the tennis club is nestled next to the Humber River. With hills and heavy foliage, the club is perfectly situated for tennis due to its shelter from both wind and noise. The courts are so well tucked away in fact, that it is common to see deer and other wildlife near the courts.
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Character: Megan Granger
Directed by: Cristiane Ehrlich
Written by: Cristiane Ehrlich
Produced by: Lizzie Worsdell
Other cast: John Bowe, Shri Patel
A small town girl who moves to the city in an attempt to get away from the tragic loss of her parents. With no family or friends around her, the city breaks her spirit and leaves her feeling overwhelmed, outcast and lonely, leading her to a very dangerous outcome.
In a world where people have lost the ability to communicate with one another, where they're craving basic human connection but unsure how to give or receive it. We meet Megan, who feels engulfed and overwhelmed by loneliness, a constant feeling of being an outcast, of disconnect. She decides to end it all by hiring a hit man. It is made clear to her that this decision is final, there is no going back. Megan agrees. She has nothing and no one to live for. However, life it seems has other plans, when she meets Josh.
She finds that connection she was so desperately longing for. She is reminded of the beauty in the world, that there is kindness and warmth, that maybe there is someone else out there who can understand her and make life worth living. Maybe there is hope and a reason to carry on. Megan wants more time to get to know him, but time is against her. She desperately tries to break the contract with the hit man but is unable to. Little does she know, Josh is the same man who has been hired to kill her. There is confusion and a struggle, and then, a gun shot…
Now, more than ever we have so many tools to connect with people, and yet we are losing the ability to have real human interaction. This story is not only about loneliness and the effects on our mental health, but how we are all losing the skills to connect. An issue that will have a greater impact on future generations.
On one hand we are very good at socialising via electronic devices, on the other we can't even relate or be compassionate to our co-workers, friends, or strangers. At some point, like Megan, most people have felt lonely and questioned the meaning of everything. Nevertheless, there is always a silver lining, a glimpse of hope that can propel us to take another look at life. This is a struggle of light and dark, and the constant choices that we have in life.
It is a romantic drama/thriller and the overall goal of this project is to act as a calling card for both the director and producer and shine a light on the struggles so many people face.
Sophia's Role
Sophia will play the lead role, Megan Granger, a quiet and unassuming introvert. A small town girl who moves to the city in an attempt to get away from the tragic loss of her parents.
With no family or friends around her, the city breaks her spirit and leaves her feeling overwhelmed, outcast and lonely.
She longs for companionship and desperately seeks solace from Sean who offers her a way out.
Sophia and John Bowe have previously worked together in the BBC adaptation of Mark Twain's 'The Prince and the Pauper'
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The race for the Open de Portugal at Morgado Golf Resort was hotting up as the field began to close in on long-term leader Matt Wallace during the early stages of the final round.
Matt Wallace will take a three shot lead into the final round of the Open de Portugal at Morgado Golf Resort as he looks to carry his winning form on to the European Tour.
Matt Wallace saw his lead trimmed by Germany's Sebastian Heisele but remained firmly in control of the Open de Portugal at Morgado Golf Resort midway through the third round.


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Ready to resign only if people of Bengal ask me to do so: Amit Shah
Mamata Banerjee has demanded Shah's resignation over the killing of four people in firing by CISF personnel during the fourth phase of voting in Sitalkuchi in Cooch Behar district on Saturday.
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Union Minister Amit Shah Credit: Twitter
Basirhat (WB): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said that he is ready to resign from his post only if the people of West Bengal ask him to do so.
The senior BJP leader, however, asserted that Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will have to quit on May 2 as the Trinamool Congress will lose the ongoing assembly elections.
The TMC chief has demanded Shah's resignation over the killing of four people in firing by CISF personnel during the fourth phase of voting in Sitalkuchi in Cooch Behar district on Saturday.
"Didi has been asking for my resignation. If the people of West Bengal demand that I put down my papers, I am ready to do so with my head bowed. But Mamata will have to quit the CM's post on May 2," Shah said while addressing a rally in Basirhat in the North 24 Parganas district.
Votes polled in the eight-phase elections to 294 assembly seats in West Bengal will be counted on May 2.
Also read: Amit Shah knocks on doors in Mamata's backyard Bhabanipur
Training his guns on Banerjee, Shah alleged that she is opposing the Citizenship (Amendment) Act to appease illegal immigrants, who he claimed take benefits of welfare schemes but indulge in riots.
"What is Didi's problem if Matuas get citizenship? Her problem is that illegal immigrants will be displeased. Such people don't have the right to rule the state any longer.
Illegal immigrants take benefits of welfare schemes like free ration but indulge in riots," he said.
Shah said that the BJP will completely stop illegal immigration from Bangladesh and withdraw a resolution passed in the assembly against CAA after forming the government in the state.
He promised to introduce a 'Chief Minister's Refugee Welfare Fund' to give annual assistance of Rs 10,000 to the beneficiaries.
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