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"Deep Sea Garden" Exhibition debuts in Shanghai Natural History Museum
On December 3, 2022, the "Deep Sea Garden" exhibition jointly created by Shanghai Science & Technology Museum and Tongji University debuted in Shanghai Natural History Museum. The exhibition is China's first deep-sea themed comprehensive original exhibition, with the world's largest cold-water coral forest restoration scene and dozens of rare specimens from the deep sea shown to the audience for the first time.
The highlight of the exhibition is the 400m2 deep-sea scene, which integrates three ecosystems including cold-water coral, hydrothermal solution and cold spring. 80 cold-water coral models are made through 3D modeling and printing technology to restore the natural growth state of 14 kinds of corals such as bamboo coral, fan coral, and gorgonian coral, the largest of which is nearly 2m high, as well as the miniature model of 60 tubular worms and the application of 28m2 large-scale multimedia projection, so that the near and far scenes complement each other, creating an immersive visual feast for the audience. More than 30 cold-water coral specimens from 5 families were selected for this exhibition, most of which were collected by Chinese scientists in the South China Sea in 2020 by taking the "Shen Hai Yong Shi". In addition, the exhibition team introduced the concept of "metaverse" to build a cloud exhibition hall, committed to making the exhibition cross physical space, breaking the limitations of time, and creating a new immersive virtual experience.


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More extreme weather in Australia: floods, lightning and bushfires
Daley Hoyles January 5, 2023 1 min read
The Western Australian government has now set up two evacuation centers for victims. Watt said the military would help fly people in need to Broome. Due to extremely high water levels, power was cut to the entire area as a precaution, ABC Broadcasting reported, citing operator Horizon Power. However, reports of extreme weather events are also coming from other parts of the country.
According to Australian media reports, Queensland on the east coast was hit by a violent storm overnight with more than 200,000 lightning strikes. Broadcaster 9News spoke of a "spectacular spectacle" – but with consequences: thousands of people north of Brisbane were without power on Thursday.
On the other hand, in the southwest of the state of Western Australia, people were fleeing bushfires. The fire spread to towns around Newlands, about 220 kilometers south of Perth. Officials warned that the fire was "unpredictable and out of control".
Australia is particularly affected by the effects of climate change. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report from February 2022 assumes that the country will be affected by more frequent catastrophic natural events in the future.
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Classical and Opera Reviews
Ottensamer / Sidorova / Gallardo @ Wigmore Hall, London
by Barry Creasy
published: 27 Jun 2016 in Reviews
Andreas Ottensamer
It is a rare event to attend a concert where the players are so perfectly attuned that the music seems to be created by them simultaneously at the moment of production, but Saturday night's concert of music for clarinet, accordion and piano was such an experience. Originally billed as music for clarinet, guitar and accordion, it was a slight re-working to include the pianist, José Gallardo, as Miloš Karadaglić, the guitarist, had injured his hand.
Andreas Ottensamer (clarinet) and José Gallardo opened the evening with three contrasting pieces for piano and clarinet: Kovács' Hommage à Richard Strauss, Beethoven's Variations on 'Là ci darem la mano', and Cavallini's Adagio e Tarantella. The Kovács piece was a witty tribute, full of mischievous references to Strauss's works, finishing in a bravura run for the clarinet. Beethoven's tribute to Mozart was originally scored for two oboes and cor anglais, but the piano and clarinet version is an established staple; the two players (who work regularly together) handled the variations with the lightest of touches, and with perfect communication of line. Cavallini's piece covered a lot of ground in a short time – the initial Adagio was an extended tango introduction, but instead of delivering a full-on dance movement, the clarinet shifted into a yearning little melody that eventually transformed into the tarantella – rhythmically pointed up by the piano, over which the clarinet provided a series of rippling runs.
The latter part of the first half was dedicated to two works for solo accordion played by Ksenija Sidorova: Kusyakov's Autumnal Landscapes and an arrangement, by Sidorova herself, of the suite from Schnittke's ballet Revis Fairy Tale. Sidorova is truly a musical phenomenon, and the accordion becomes a hypnotically versatile instrument in her hands, akin to a portable cinema organ. All the expected techniques were there – the massive rubatos, the abrupt changes in volume – but augmented to a magical spectrum of sound: a zither-like tremolo in the melody of Kusyakov's final waltz movement was accompanied by a dark quacking rhythm in the reed chorus; a whisper of a café tune in the Schnittke was answered by a massive homophonic group of deep bass-note organ chords.
The second half of the concert featured music for clarinet and accordion, which, given that, for both instruments, sound comes from reeds, could have become bread and bread. Ottensamer and Sidorova, however, played intuitively together, allowing each of their instruments to shine (or to become part of the texture when required).
Podgaits' Rendezvous with Haydn delivered a charming echo of the earlier Beethoven and Strauss hommages, albeit with a more contemporary edge. Bartók's Romanian Folk Dances were originally written for solo piano, but have since been arranged for many different ensembles, and the accordion accompaniment in this arrangement worked well with the modal harmonies to create a strong folky sound. Bronner's Musique d'un shtetl was written for this combination of instruments, and is the portrayal, in miniature, of a Jewish village through handfuls of blue-note-rich Klezmer, 'cow effects' (achieved by allowing the accordion to run out of air), and a wittily constructed conversation between bride and groom conducted through alternating short passages of notes from each instrument.
Piazzolla's three-movement Histoire du Tango, however, was the crowning glory of this half of the concert – with its little squeaks of delight from the clarinet in Bordel 1900, the alternating languor and busyness of the melodic fragments in Café 1930 and the nod to Swing in Concert d'Aujourd'hui. Two dazzlingly accomplished tango encores from all three players completed a stylishly entertaining evening.
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Massimo Tessari
par Rossana Colombo | Mai 30, 2016 | 0 commentaires
Langue: Allemand, Anglais, Italien, Portoghese, Portuguese
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Guide conférencier: Venice (2009)
Altra abilitazione: Tour manager, accompagnatore turistico
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Discover Venice and you will find a new "love" in yourself.
Because in March an ancient wind blows that smells of jasmine and I think…
I think of such a free town built on top of the sea, floating on thousands and thousands of wooden beams, resilient and always in motion, soft yet strong; an awesome feat of engineering that resists the wear of time.
Because of the water that surrounds and invades when winter is upon us, swirling underfoot… because of the view that summons up ships that long ago departed for the East, returning laden with precious goods and wondrous tales.
Because the temperament of the seafarer still remains in the people of Venice, guarded yet curious, welcoming and saying goodbye to all with equal measure…
Because Venice is the water itself, with its tides of six and six hours…
Because Venice is slow, alone, a fragment of the East and the ancient world…
I am Massimo Tessari and I was born in Gorizia on October 18, 1961. I moved to Venice in 1983 to study languages and literature at the Ca' Foscari Venice University. I graduated in 1989 in German, but I am also fluent in English, Portuguese, Spanish and French.
I have extensive experience in the hotel industry, having worked as a concierge in luxury hotels for many years. My love for Venetian Art and History made me decide to become a licensed tour guide in 2009.
I am married and have one daughter.


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Dark Justice est un groupe fondé le  par deux hommes et basé à Newcastle upon Tyne. Ce groupe agit en ligne en se faisant passer pour des enfants âgés généralement entre 11 et  pour piéger des pédocriminels et les conduire devant la justice.

Création du groupe
Dark Justice est composé par deux hommes utilisant les pseudonymes de Scott, né en 1991, et Callum, né en 1994.

Les deux hommes se sont rencontrés par le biais du frère de Scott. Avant la création de Dark Justice, ils travaillaient dans l'industrie des médias numériques. Ils travaillent pour ce projet de manière bénévole, devant en conséquence travailler jusqu'à 15-17 heures par jour.

En avril 2021, Scott a confirmé que Callum était décédé dans un « accident tragique» et que le groupe serait fermé.

Mode d'action

Le groupe utilise des comptes sociaux en se faisant passer pour des adolescents pour piéger des pédocriminels. Ses membres transmettent ensuite les preuves aux autorités judiciaires ou fixent rendez-vous aux pédocriminels pour les arrêter en vertu d'une possibilité légale britannique appelée « Citizen's arrest ».

Quand ils rencontrent un pédophile dans la vie réelle (après une rencontre qu'ils ont organisée en ligne), les membres de Dark Justice portent des gilets pare-balles.

Le groupe fait la promotion de ses actions en ligne via sa pages Facebook, son site internet ou des vidéos diffusées sur Youtube.

Plusieurs groupes similaires sont actifs en Grande-Bretagne : Midland Hunters, Public Justice, Guardians of the North, Stinson Hunter. D'autres, comme Shane Brannigan, agissent seuls. Les méthodes de ces individus et groupes sont plus ou moins violentes et extralégales.

Financement et soutien
Les membres de Dark Justice ne sont  pas rémunérés pour son travail ; en plus des fonds qu'ils ont épargnés, ils reçoivent de leurs familles et de leurs soutiens, via les dons par leur site web, de l'argent qu'ils utilisent pour financer leurs travaux.

En 2017, un homme d'affaires anonyme a offert à Dark Justice un bureau à Newcastle pour servir de nouvelle base d'opérations au groupe   .

Bilan
Les preuves récupérées par le groupe ont été utilisées devant les tribunaux et ont permis d'obtenir des poursuites contre plus de 80 pédocriminels, y compris Roger Lee, Barry Scott, Muhammad Saleem ou David Hanson. En mai 2018, l'Evening Chronicle rapporte que Dark Justice a permis plus de 150 arrestations et l'emprisonnement de plus de 40 pédocriminels.

Liens avec la justice et la police
À la mi-2017, Dark Justice remporte une victoire historique en obtenant un jugement de la haute cour leur permettant de continuer leur travail, et  a conclu que les membres de Dark Justice avaient « agi en tant que citoyens privés en ces circonstances ».

Dark Justice déclare alors : « Cela aurait pu être terrible, mais nous sommes ravis que le juge se soit rangé à nos côtés ».

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What better way to relax on vacation than to hit the links? If you are looking to golf in Lancaster, PA we have plenty of places for you to choose from at various price points. Whether you are new to the sport or an old pro there is something for every level of play- practice at the driving range or take on the challenges of some of our more advanced courses.
Golf is a great way to catch up with family and friends. It allows you to spend quality time together while exercising, and taking in the beautiful scenery around you. So come on, set up a tee time for your next visit to Lancaster County.
The following course are open to all golfers. Each course may have different rules on appearance, footwear, club and cart usage, tee times etc. so be sure to look up information prior to arrival.
Overlook Golf Course offers options for 18-hole or 9-hole games as well as morning rates, twilight rates, and junior rates of play. In addition they provide group and private lessons. There is also a driving range and practice green available.
Named for the Shawnee and Nanticoke Indians who once occupied the area, Moccasin Run Golf Club is a family-owned golf course. Upon visiting this course you can find a driving range, grille and pub, special events, leagues, and tournaments to participate in.
Four Seasons is a challenging par 70, 18-hole golf course. In addition to the regular course, they also offer indoor training programs, lessons, junior golf programs, and club repairs.
Located in the rolling hills of the Susquehanna Valley, Cool Creek Golf Club offers a beautiful course just across the river. They offer most complete Junior Golf program in the area in addition to leagues, tournaments, and lessons with golf pros.
This beautiful course along the Conestoga River is a great place to play a round while visiting your student at Millersville University. In addition to the 18-hole course, they offer lessons, tournaments, and leagues.
If you are looking for a quick round be sure to play at Willow Valley. This course is 7-holes (par 26). Players can chose to play 5-, 7-, 9-, 12-, 14-, or a full 18-holes. Players can also rent clubs if they do not have their own equipment. This course is fun for beginners and great place to practice for skilled players.
Regarded as one of the top ten public golf courses in Pennsylvania, Tanglewood Manor is a beautiful 18-hole facility which offers a variety of rates and packages as well as a practice driving range.
Offering regular golf, junior golf, foot golf, fling golf, and even golf in a corn maze! Foxchase Golf Club has quite the variety of options for you to choose from. They also have a driving range, and golf skate caddys™ if you are ready to try a new way of getting around the course. They are also the first course in Pennsylvania to be powered by electricity generated from a solar farm.
Tree Top Golf Course is a family-owned and operated course located in rural Manheim. In addition to traditional golf they also offer league play and night golf with glow in the dark balls!
If you are just starting out, playing with a beginner, or just looking to fit in a quick game, playing on a par-3 course is a good place to go. With shorter holes players can make it to the green in fewer strokes, and the courses tend to have less obstacles.
Springside Par 3 is a par-54 golf course with 9-holes. This course is very walkable with less than 100 yards in length between the holes. It is a great course to play to introduce your children to the sport.
Featuring an 18-hole par-3 course, Beaver Bend also provides group and private lessons making a great course to learn the sport. They offer rounds of 9-holes, 18-, or "play all day." For additional fun try out their glow golf.
Looking for some practice or a place to warm up before an upcoming round? Lancaster has several driving ranges open for public use (some are mentioned in the above listing at the full courses).
Located in Lititz, this driving range also has batting cages, go-karts, and mini-golf on site.
Not only does Leisure Lanes have a driving range, they also have a practice putting area, bowling, mini-golf, billiards, and other games available.
These prestigious clubs are not open to the public, membership is required to play here. For information on membership contact the clubs below.


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Office for Evangelization and Catechetical Ministry > Handbook > Chapter 1: Catechesis and Evangelization
THE CALL TO EVANGELIZE
"Go, therefore, and make disciples of all the nations. Baptize them in the name of the Father and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Teach them to carry out everything I have commanded you. And know that I am with you always, until the end of the world" (Matthew 28:19-20). The early Church clearly understood that this missionary mandate of Jesus Christ gave the Church its reason for being. The Holy Spirit propelled those who knew Jesus to go out, to teach, to preach, to baptize, to make disciples; in short, to spread the Good News of Salvation to the ends of the known world.
The Church, today, continues to respond to this missionary call given in Matthew 28 and has reconfirmed, in many recent Church documents, that evangelization is the very heart of the Church's mission. "The task of evangelizing all people constitutes the essential mission of the Church. It is a task and mission which the vast and profound changes of present-day society make all the more urgent. Evangelizing is in fact the grace and vocation proper to the Church, her deepest identity. She exists in order to evangelize" (EN, 14).
Evangelization is not the task of a few persons, called to a specific ministry of evangelization; it is the responsibility of the whole Church. The Second Vatican Council clearly states that "…the whole Church is missionary, and the work of evangelization is a basic duty of the People of God" (AGD, 35). Evangelization is not another subject to be taught, committee or office to be established, or program to be designed. Evangelization is a dynamic reality. It is a "process by which the Church, moved by the Spirit, proclaims and spreads the Gospel throughout the entire world" (GDC, 48). Evangelization is not AN agenda item for every parish; evangelization is THE agenda. An evangelizing spirit needs to be integrated into the life and ministry of each believer and into the vision and direction of every parish community.
In 1992, in an effort to make American Catholics aware of the need for evangelization and their responsibility in the process of evangelization, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops issued Go and Make Disciples, a National Plan and Strategy for Catholic Evangelization in the United States. The goals for Evangelization as set out in this National Plan are:
To bring about in all Catholics such an enthusiasm for their faith that, in living their faith in Jesus, they freely share it with others;
To invite all people in the United States, whatever their social or cultural background, to hear the message of salvation in Jesus Christ so they may come to join us in the fullness of the Catholic faith;
To foster gospel values in our society, promoting the dignity of the human person, the importance of the family, and the common good of our society, so that our nation may continue to be transformed by the saving power of Jesus Christ. (See GMD, 1993.)
Go and Make Disciples proceeds to outline several objectives and suggested strategies for meeting each goal. Many dioceses and parishes use this document as a tool to determine how the Bishops' goals for Evangelization can be integrated in the lives of Catholic Christians. Parishes implementing the goals of this document will form disciples who will, in turn, go out and make more disciples.
In the Diocese of San Diego, parishes are challenged, in policy form, [See Policy 400 and Policy 402] to promote a process of evangelization which is sensitive to persons of various cultures, races, language groups, ages, abilities and disabilities. For example, when there is a significant Hispanic community present in the parish, programs in English and in Spanish should be provided. Parishes are encouraged to review each aspect of parish life and ministry through the "lens of evangelization." It is highly recommended that parish leadership study Go and Make Disciples and determine how an evangelizing spirit can be integrated into all parish activities so that the goals of this important document can be achieved. [See Practical Help 19: Evangelizing Parish] It is not necessary for parishes to create a myriad of new programs, but rather to see how each liturgy, each program, each gathering can become more of a "moment" for evangelization. A study of the document provides an opportunity to review how even a seemingly insignificant event such as a phone call, an appointment, or a parent registering a child for a sacrament, can become an "evangelizing moment."
The Office for Evangelization and Catechetical Ministry provides resources, leadership inservices, periodic workshops and training sessions to assist parishes in becoming evangelizing communities. Representatives of parish evangelizing ministries are invited to be members of the Commission for Evangelization and Catechetical Ministry, advising the OECM Staff on ways to integrate evangelization into policies and programs and strengthen the commitment to evangelize.
While the evangelizing spirit is evident in many persons, programs and parishes, we are still far from having our parish communities filled with the enthusiastic evangelists called for in Go and Make Disciples. In the Foreword to the Tenth Anniversary Edition of this document, it is noted that while we have made some strides in evangelization, "we are still only beginning to implement [the plan] in our parishes and dioceses" (GMD, 2002, ix).
EVANGELIZATION AND CATECHESIS
When the General Directory for Catechesis was promulgated in 1997, it formed a cohesive unity with On Evangelization in the Modern World (Evangelii Nuntiandi), the apostolic exhortation on evangelization issued by Pope Paul VI in 1975 and On Catechesis in Our Time (Catechesi Tradendae), the apostolic exhortation on catechesis issued by Pope John Paul II in 1979. The General Directory, a document for the entire Church, fully situates catechesis within the context of evangelization and notes that catechesis is an "essential moment" in evangelization. The Directory states that catechesis "receives from evangelization a missionary dynamic which deeply enriches it and defines its own identity. The ministry of catechesis appears…as a fundamental ecclesial service for the realization of the missionary mandate of Jesus" (GDC, 59).
The General Directory for Catechesis begins with the "Parable of the Sower" (Mark 4:3-8), which it calls the "inspiration" for evangelization. The Sower, casting seeds with broad strokes, sows the seed allowing it to fall where it will. All of the seeds do not yield results, but some of them produce abundant results. The seeds of faith today need to be sown no less broadly. The General Directory states three specific situations in which the seeds of the Gospel need to be planted:
those persons and situations in which Christ and his Gospel are not known. These persons need to be invited to initial conversion.
those persons who have heard the word and want to grow and mature in faith. This refers to the ongoing catechesis with children, youth and adults which leads them to mature faith and makes evangelizers of those who have been evangelized.
those who have lost a living sense of the faith. They may have been baptized but no longer consider themselves members of the Church and live a life removed from Christ and his Gospel. These persons are in need of a "new evangelization." (See GDC, 58.)
Following the publication of the General Directory, each Conference of Bishops was invited to prepare a directory which would be based on the General Directory and be sensitive to the needs and cultural makeup of their own countries. In 2005, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) published the National Directory for Catechesis (NDC). This document, intended to be a "source of inspiration for catechesis" (NDC, p. 17), has three basic purposes:
To provide those fundamental theological and pastoral principles drawn from the Church's Magisterium and apply them to the pastoral activity of catechesis
To offer guidelines for the application of those fundamental theological and pastoral principles in this country in order to continue the renewal of catechesis
To set forth the nature, purpose, object, tasks, basic content, and various methodologies of catechesis.
This important resource for the American Church provides vision and direction for catechesis and places great emphasis on the importance of the outward orientation of the Church. It reinforces the dynamic nature of the evangelizing mission of the Church, noting that the mission entrusted to the Church by Christ is "urgent, determined, and led by the Holy Spirit" (NDC, p. 3).
Catechesis, as an essential moment in evangelization, shares in the central characteristics of evangelization, but expresses them in a particular manner. The intent of catechesis is to make a person's faith become "living, conscious and active through the light of instruction" (AGD, 14). Our National Directory, quoting Catechesi Tradendae makes it clear that all our evangelizing, catechizing activity has one object or "definitive" aim—"to put people not only in touch, but also in communion and intimacy, with Jesus Christ" (CT, 5; NDC p. 55).
Catechesis must form informed disciples (GDC, 56) in a systematic way to carry out the Church's missionary call to transform the world. For the disciple, faith must be "known, celebrated, lived and expressed in prayer" (NDC, p. 60). Catechesis carries out six fundamental tasks and "all efforts in evangelization and catechesis should incorporate these tasks" (NDC, p. 60):
"Catechesis promotes knowledge of the faith" (NDC, p. 60). It faithfully instills in the believer a knowledge of the content of God's self-revelation which is found in Sacred Scripture, in Tradition and in the Creed.
"Catechesis promotes knowledge of the meaning of the Liturgy and the sacraments" (NDC, p. 60). The believer comes to know Christ in the liturgy and the sacraments, especially the Eucharist. Catechesis fosters the "full, conscious and active" (SC, 14) participation in the liturgy of the Church. It prepares people for the initial celebration of the sacraments and provides deeper understanding and enrichment following their reception.
"Catechesis promotes moral formation in Jesus Christ" (NDC, p. 61). It transmits the content of the moral teachings of Christ and invites believers to transformation and conversion as they conform their lives to Christ. Catechesis encourages faithful witness to those teachings in everyday life and the public, social arena.
"Catechesis teaches the Christian how to pray with Christ" (NDC, p. 61). It invites conversion to Christ and communion with him. Catechesis is permeated by a climate of prayer, using the "Our Father" as the model for all prayer and a summary of the Christian life.
"Catechesis prepares the Christian to live in community and to participate actively in the life and mission of the Church" (NDC, p. 61). It fosters a spirit of community and active participation in the life and mission of the Church and encourages apprenticeship in Christian living that is based on Christ's teachings about life in community. Catechesis affirms Catholic identity, while fostering the longing for unity among all Christians. It deepens our understanding and desire for dialogue with persons of other Christian traditions (ecumenism).
"Catechesis promotes a missionary spirit that prepares the faithful to be present as Christians in society" (NDC, p. 62). It empowers the faithful to fulfill their vocation in the world and to understand their role in bringing Christ to all environments. Catechesis nourishes the evangelical attitude of Christ, which seeks out to develop believers who are compassionate, merciful and just. (See NDC, pp. 59-63 for further amplification.)
MATURITY OF FAITH—THE INTENT OF ALL CATECHESIS
Catechesis strives to lead all persons to a deep and mature faith. In Our Hearts Were Burning Within Us, a Pastoral Plan for Adult Faith Formation in the United States, the Bishops note that "maturity of faith is the intent of all catechesis from the earliest years" (OHWB, p. 13). Adult formation is the "principal form of catechesis because it is addressed to persons who have the greatest responsibilities and the capacity to live the Christian message in its fully developed form" (CT, 43). While the Bishops emphasize that they in no way wish to weaken the commitment to catechetical formation for children, they also make it abundantly clear that adult faith formation is a priority and that "catechesis needs to give more attention to adults than it has been accustomed to do" (OHWB, p. 14). This priority of adult formation is reinforced in the National Directory when it notes that "the catechetical formation of adults is essential for the Church to carry out the commission given the apostles by Christ" (NDC, p. 187) and that formation needs to be addressed to adults in "different stages in the development of their faith" (NDC, p. 187). The Directory also delineates the goals, tasks, content and methodology for adult catechesis (see NDC, pp. 188-193).
Parish leaders are challenged to view catechesis as a lifelong task beginning at birth and extending throughout the entire life cycle. "…It means calling and equipping all Christians of every age and stage of life to fulfill their baptismal call to holiness in family, Church, and society—their mission is to evangelize and transform the world into a more caring and just society. Ongoing faith formation is essential to accomplish this mission; it does not end at Confirmation or Graduation but continues until one's death" (OHWB, p. 14).
Catechesis for all levels and for all ages is a continuous process of being formed and informed by the Word of God, by the sacramental life of the Church, by the Church's rich tradition and by the Catholic value system. It is "an education in the faith of children, young people and adults which includes especially the teaching of Christian doctrine imparted…in an organic and systematic way, with a view to initiating the hearers into the fullness of Christian life" (CCC, 5).
In Our Hearts Were Burning Within Us, the Bishops pledged their support for adult faith formation and promised a "renewed commitment to adult faith formation, positioning it at the heart of …catechetical vision and practice" (OHWB, 2). Parishes in the Diocese of San Diego are encouraged to use this important document as a tool to examine their own "vision and practice" in terms of catechetical formation and to determine if adult formation is at the heart of their formational efforts. The goals for adult faith formation, as put forth in this document, do not mean that parishes necessarily need to initiate many new programs. The document encourages parishes to examine existing programs to determine how their programs meet the goals for adult formation to:
invite and enable ongoing conversion to Jesus in holiness of life;
promote and support active membership in the Christian Community;
call and prepare adults to act as disciples in mission to the world. (See OHWB, pp. 22-24.)
Many parishes in the diocese have programs of sustained Scripture study, in-depth adult formation classes on specific topics, seasonal offerings during Advent and Lent, parish missions and retreats. Several parishes are strengthening their "womb to tomb" approach to catechesis using an assembly model which brings together the whole community for catechesis. It is the responsibility of each parish to provide for the formation of their parishioners. This is affirmed in Canon Law (CCL, 773, 776, 777) and Diocesan Policy. [See Policy 200]
In addition, some parishes in the diocese have responded to the challenge of providing systematic formation for adults by forming small church communities which provide adult parishioners with an ongoing opportunity to pray, to study Scripture and apply the Sunday readings, to deepen their commitment to Christ and to carry out their discipleship through service and apostolic ministries. These groups of approximately eight to twelve persons build families of faith which provide a sense of community and an opportunity for ongoing conversion. Diocesan policy affirms the development of these small communities [See Policy 402], but cautions that these groups should not become isolated or self-serving and must remain in union with the local and universal Church.
The Office for Evangelization and Catechetical Ministry (OECM) assists parishes in providing adult faith formation for their parishes by providing courses, workshops, inservices and resources for parish leadership on topics pertinent to adult faith formation; by offering periodic study days on documents which affect adult faith formation; and by providing consultation to develop adult faith formation programs. When OECM programs are developed, the goals for adult catechesis— "a living faith, an explicit faith, a fruitful faith" (OHWB, pp. 16-20)—provide a vision and structure. OECM courses and workshops use current adult learning techniques and take into consideration the various learning styles and needs of adults. [See OECM Website for current Staff Listing]
The Office for Evangelization and Catechetical Ministry also provides an extensive Video/DVD Library for use in adult faith formation programs. A catalog of Video/DVD acquisitions is available on the OECM Website. [See OECM Website for Media Catalog / Policies] Materials can be reserved by email, by fax, or by phone. Representatives of adult faith formation ministries are members of the Commission for Evangelization and Catechetical Ministry and advise the office on matters pertaining to adult faith formation. While the OECM does not maintain a "speakers list" of persons who provide adult faith formation, the staff will work individually with parishes to suggest speakers for specific topics or needs.
In addition to the Office for Evangelization and Catechetical Ministry, many other diocesan offices offer opportunities for adult ministers to grow in the understanding of their respective ministries through regular training programs, in-services and courses. The San Diego Diocesan Institute provides theology formation for adults seeking diocesan certification for ministry, enrichment of their faith life and continuing education in theology and pastoral ministry. Visit the Diocesan Website for information regarding program offerings and certificates. [See Guideline 5: San Diego Diocesan Institute Programs]


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In Review: C-3PO #1
An outstanding self-contained issue, though I'd prefer to be paying a dollar less.
by Patrick Hayes April 17, 2016
The covers: The A cover is a stunner. Interior artist Tony Harris has created a bust shot of the world's most famous protocol droid, next to an almost complete body shot of the character. Threepio must be an incredibly difficult character to illustrate given the precise shapes of his components and the amount of shine and glare his body generates. Harris makes the job look incredibly easy given the perfection of what he's done. The light shining off the title character is beautiful. I also like the paint swirls at the bottom and top of the piece, propelling this into "fine art" in my mind. Just sensational. There are six Variant covers with the first being an Action Figure cover by John Tyler Christopher. This is a created cover a fictional Kenner action figure of Threepio sporting his red arm. I'm completely taken by these covers by Christopher and it's one to get. The next is the Blank Variant cover, the C, featuring only the logo and credits at the top of the book. A collector could take this to any artist to get an original illustration on it. Nice, but not for me. The D cover is the Incentive Movie Photo cover. This has a full image from The Force Awakens showing the title droid in all his glory, complete with red arm. I'm a fan of photo covers, so I'll have to track this down as well. The F is a illustrated cover showing all the droids, making their way across the planet, though some things have just appeared to impeded their journey. Good teaser of things to find within this issue. This cover was created by Reilly Brown. Todd Nauck is the artist of the G cover. The droids are making their way across a desert, though the sands and the sky are colored in differing shades of violet. Pretty, and pretty cool. The final cover is the Incentive Tony Harris Red Arm Spotlight cover. That's a pretty complicated name for a cover that's exactly the same as the A cover, except it's in black and white, save the red arm that's the mystery of this book. Nice, but I prefer this image with Harris's colors. Overall grades: A A+, B A+, C C, D A+, E B+, F B, and G B-
The story: This tale, by James Robinson, explains how Threepio got his red left arm that he was sporting in The Force Awakens. C-3PO and five other droids are the sole survivors of a ship crash. With the humans dead, the droids have to decide what to do. Naturally, the yellow chatterbox begins making suggestions and is quickly harranged by a security droid named VL-44, whose speech is an indecipherable collection of sounds to the reader. Thankfully, Threepio, through Robinson's writing, easily translates for all. Also in the group is PZ-99, a military class four security droid, C-034, a construction droid, 2MED2, a medical droid, and the reason for the story, Omri, a First Order protocol droid who was being taken to the Resistance forces because he contains information that can reveal where a key character is being held for interrogation and execution. Omri's personality mirrors his programmer's and he starts to sow seeds of distrust in the others. In addition to his sinister suggestions, there are several obstacles for this group to overcome, with some of the best being on Pages 9 and 10 (WOW!), 17 and 18, and 21 and 22. It was neat to see this odd collection of characters become a cohesive crew as they made their way to safety. I didn't think it was possible, but Page 27 is very emotional, allowing the coda on 30 to be particularly striking. Too often See-Threepio is written as a punch line or a walking encyclopedia, but this is different – he had to make several decisions as a serious leader. This brought considerable gravitas to him that's sorely been missing. It's been too long since any publisher has had him in the thick of things and this was undeniably fun to read. Overall grade: A
The art: My initial reaction to the visuals of Tony Harris was not positive: no Star Wars book published by Marvel since they've reacquired the franchise has looked like this. The book has some of the heaviest line work of all the titles. This was such a shock it left me unsettled. However, by Page 4 I was impressed. Harris has got a very specific look for this book and it's fantastic: it's uniqueness from all else that's gone before it is what makes this such a visual treat. The top panel on Page 4 is a sensational side by side shot of all the characters, and the close ups that follow are excellent. The layout of the pages is a fantastic, especially the slick curved, droid-like panels, such as on 5 and 7. Harris also does a great job with the settings, and they are incredibly varied: the mountains on 5 echo the style of Moebius, while the water work that begins on 16 is terrific. There are also several new creatures in this book and they are designed so well I wish they could appear on the big screen; such as the outstanding throng that appears on 9 and 10 which is a major "Wow!" and the brief, though superior, fly by on 20 and 21. 28 is a really superior page because there's no text, so Harris has to communicate a tremendous amount of emotion from a character that lacks facial movements. Granted, he's gotten a strong lead in from Robinson's script, but what Harris does with this page is fantastic. The colors of this book are also done by Harris and his contributions make his line work very alien: the gorgeous pinks of the mountains, the sensational darkening of colors on 9 and 10 to create a larger mass, the cool blues and purples of the swamp, and the sickly yellows of the rain. The coloring of all the droids is also strong, with Threepio being a standout for his bright yellows, but PZ is also impressive, as is the familiar dark silver on Omri. This issue has me craving more of Harris's work on other Star Wars books. Overall grade: A
The letters: Sounds, droid dialogue, human dialogue, and the book's closing two words are created by VC's Joe Caramagna. Because of the absence of human dialogue until the penultimate page, my usual dislike of the dialogue fonts in Star Wars books doesn't occur: the majority of communication is done through a specific italicized font to show that droids are speaking and it looks fine. Additionally, Caramagna is required to do several sound effects in this book, and not just for not Standard speaking mechanicals. These sounds are excellent, though PZ and VL are my favorites of Caramagna's contributions, giving the characters as much of a personality as does the artwork. Overall grade: A
The final line: This is the second Star Wars title in a week to come out at $4.99. I enjoyed this, but my wallet is starting to feel a tremor in the Force. An outstanding self-contained issue, though I'd prefer to be paying a dollar less. Overall grade: A
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Moritaka Hamono was founded in 1293 by Kongohyoe Minamoto no Moritaka, who was the head swordsmith for Buddhist priests at Mt. Honman. His descendants have followed in his footsteps in the same city for 13 generations now.
Moritaka knives today are forged with the same mentality and tradition. These knives are forged from Aogami 2 steel cladded in soft iron and kurouchi finish. Moritaka forge welds a stainless tang that is a different steel from the blade to ensure longevity and hygiene of the knife for years to come. Ground convex and thin behind the edge these knives have a beautiful cutting feel and food release. The hardness is rated at 63 HRC, with very nice durability and edge retention. These knives have a nice feel in the hand, not too light but still feel very precise. Fitted with rosewood D-handles. Double bevel.


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Q: How to copy class variable and call in another file In my main.cpp
void MainWindow::onFinish( ImageResult* result )
m_ImageIdResult = *result;
m_Result = m_ImageResult.AllMetadata;

Now I want to use the m_Result in my another display.cpp file. How do I copy the m_result so that I can use it in the other file. I tried the following as I have m_Display in header file of display.h
m_DisplayModel->howtodefinethisfunction(m_Result, asset-> );

I am sorry for this basic question, I have been unlucky with it and spent 2 days figuring it out.
Thanks a lot for your time.

A: The easiest way is to simply pass it as a function parameter:
some_func_in_display_cpp_file(m_Result, /* other parms ... */);

and define the function as:
return_type some_func_in_display_cpp_file(const m_result_type&, /* ... */) {

A: A function parameter is the easiest way to pass it. I'm not sure what you're doing here:
m_DisplayModel->howtodefinethisfunction(m_Result, asset-> );

For the second parameter, you seem to have a pointer pointing to nothing. That will give you a compile error. But if you want the exact syntax of how to define the function, if you have m_Result declared in the MainWindow class like this:
CoolResult m_Result;

Then you would declared the function in DisplayModel like this:
public:
void DoSomethingWithResult( CoolResult result );

Then you would call it from your MainWindow class like this:
void MainWindow::onFinish( ImageResult* result )
m_ImageIdResult = *result;
m_Result = m_ImageResult.AllMetadata;

// this will probably be declared somewhere else in real code
DisplayModel display;
display.DoSomethingWithResult( m_Result );

But if what you want is to get result in DisplayModel from MainWindow, you'll create a getter in MainWindow (MainWindow.h):
public:
CoolResult GetResult();

MainWindow.cpp:
CoolResult MainWindow::GetResult()
{
    return m_Result;
}

Hope this helps. If this doesn't cover your question, please include more details.

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Garlic is an ingredient used in Provisioning to make a variety of Food dishes. As a medium-type ingredient, it is used in a wide variety of foods. All but the most basic recipes and Gourmet recipes will use a medium of some type. Garlic may be found in containers or hanging in camps or near cooking areas throughout Tamriel.


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National threatened species day
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About Threatened Species Day
Threatened Species Day was declared in 1996 to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the death of the last remaining Tasmanian tiger (also known as the thylacine) at Hobart Zoo in 1936.
Threatened Species Day is a time to reflect on what happened in the past and how similar fates to the thylacine could await other native plants and animals unless appropriate action is taken.
Threatened Species Day
National Threatened Species Day is commemorated across the country on 7 September to raise awareness of plants and animals at risk of extinction.
Australia is home to more than 500,000 animal and plant species, many of which are found nowhere else in the world. Over the last 200 years, more than 100 animal and plant species have become extinct.
In NSW alone there are close to 1000 animal and plant species at risk of extinction.
Threatened Species Day is when we turn the spotlight on native plants, animals, and ecosystems that are under threat and reflect on how we can protect them into the future.
The day also celebrates the amazing work that is being done to save them by passionate conservationists, researchers, volunteers, and community experts.
No matter what your background, age or expertise, you can get involved with conservation programs and help the recovery of threatened animals and plants. Learn more about how you, your school or community can get involved.
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Lebanon: It's time to turn your international position on privacy into action at the national level
Lebanon was part of the drafting committee for the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and by co-sponsoring both UN General Assembly resolutions on the right to privacy in the digital age (December 2013 and December 2014), Lebanon has recently reaffirmed its commitment to its obligations to uphold the right to privacy. And yet, Lebanon's progressive positions on the right to privacy at the UN could not be further away from the situation in the country itself. Once seen as more liberal than…
Ethiopia expands surveillance capacity with German tech via Lebanon
German surveillance technology company Trovicor played a central role in expanding the Ethiopian government's communications surveillance capacities, according to a joint investigation by Privacy International and netzpolitik.org. The company, formerly part of Nokia Siemens Networks (NSN), provided equipment to Ethiopia's National Intelligence and Security Service (NISS) in 2011 and offered to massively expand the government's ability to intercept and store internet protocol (IP) traffic…
Data Privacy Week: Exposing Harms, Fighting Back
The Privacy International Network is celebrating Data Privacy Week, where we'll be talking about how trends in surveillance and data exploitation are increasingly affecting our right to privacy. Join the conversation on Twitter using #dataprivacyweek. It is often communities who are already the most marginalised who are at risk because of the privacy invasions of data-intensive systems. Across the globe, we see the dangers of identity systems; the harms of online violence against women and the…


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Hand-coloring
Jacques Callot (1592-1635) was born in Nancy, the center of the School of Lorraine. At sixteen he left for Rome to study with Phillippe Thomassin then settled in Florence for the next ten years under the patronage of Cosimo II de' Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany. He developed a protective ground for copper etching plates derived from lute varnish. This discovery allowed him to render scores of figures with convincing gestural detail while using a minimum of lines. The crowds in his most famous work The Fair at Impruneta showed this technique to particular advantage. Callot produced a large number of prints and almost two thousand drawings of religious and allegorical subjects, landscapes, stage set designs and festivals. He returned to Lorraine and Nancy after the Duke's death in 1621. Where he found a new patron in Henri II, Duke of Lorraine. The invasion of Lorraine in 1633 inspired his series "Les Grandes Miseres de la Guerre", a powerful precursor to Goya's Disasters of War series two hundred years later. Callot's version of the Temptation of Saint Anthony also reflects the gruesome events he witnessed.
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La Foire à Impruneta - L'impruneta
Regular price $1,800.00 USD
Medium: Etching and engraving with hand-coloring
Dimensions: 16 1/2 x 26 inches
Reference: Lieure 478 (2nd Plate)
Condition: Trimmed to or just within the platemark. Soiled, toned, repairs at fold, and along bottom edge. Significant restoration. Unidentified watermark.
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Callot's famous market scene displays his ability to convincingly represent a multitude of figures with minimum of means. The image shows to advantage what is possible due to his discovery of the lute varnish ground which revolutionized the etching process.


This section is focused on American Community Survey (ACS) 2010 data access and use, applications using these data and the integration and analysis of these data with other data. Census 2010 and ACS 2010 provide the most current Census-sourced demographics for wide-ranging geography. Use the interactive table below to view/rank/query/compare basic Census 2010 demographics with ACS 2010 1-year estimates for selected national scope geography.
Census 2010 and ACS 2010 data are integrated with other data to develop current estimates and projections (2011-2016+). Integrate/analyze data from Census 2010, ACS and other data using the desktop Demographic Data Analyst, Web/online Demographic-Economic Statistical System, or CommunityViewer GIS.
- inbound, outbound and net movers for each/all counties.
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- children's demographic and living characteristics by school district.
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- all school districts interactive ranking table using 2009-10 boundaries.
The 2010 ACS 1-year estimates are based on data collected from January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2010 and are available for geographic areas with populations of 65,000 or more.
Click ShowAll between queries. See usage notes below table.
Rows in the above table correspond to geographic areas for which ACS 2010 1-year estimates were developed. Geographic areas include the U.S., all states, all congressional districts, all metropolitan statistical areas, and all of the following areas with 65,000 population or more: counties, metros, cities, school districts.
Use mouseover on header cell of a column to view additional details about column subject matter. The header of each subject matter column shows C10 for Census 2010 and A10 for ACS 2010 data.
The table is designed to compare Census 2010 total population, total housing units and median age with corresponding ACS 2010 estimates. Additional "richer demographics" are shown for ACS 2010 ... Census 2010 did not collect data on these topics: median household income (A10 $MHI), percent high school graduates (A10 %HSGrad), percent college graduates (A10 %CollGrad) and median housing value (A10 $MHV).
Click the Group1 button below the table to view the reduced set of columns: area name, state, summary level and subject matter fields. Click the AllCols button to view all columns (so that geographic area code columns are also shown).
Click State dropdown below table to view areas for a selected state.
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There were significant increases in educational attainment between 2009 and 2010, continuing a long term trend. The percent of those 25 and older who completed high school increased from 85.3 percent to 85.6 percent and the percent with at least a bachelor�s degree increased from 27.9 percent to 28.2 percent. There was also a small increase in the percent with a graduate or professional degree, from 10.3 percent to 10.4 percent.
In 2010, the percent of individuals 25 and older with at least a bachelor�s degree ranged from 17.5 percent in West Virginia to 39.0 percent in Massachusetts. In six states more than one-third of those 25 and over had a bachelor�s degree, Colorado, Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Virginia. In the District of Columbia 50.1 percent of adults 25 and over have at least a bachelor�s degree.
Although the recession was officially over by mid-2009, the nation�s employment/population ratio continued to decline between 2009 and 2010, dropping from 68.2 to 66.6 � a decline of 1.6 percentage points. However, this decline was smaller than the 3.3 percentage point decline experienced between 2008 and 2009. The majority of the 50 largest metropolitan areas (43) experienced declining employment/population ratios between 2009 and 2010. However, similar to the national experience, most (30) saw a significantly smaller employment/population ratio decrease between 2009 and 2010 compared with the declines experienced between 2008 and 2009.
In 2010, 309.3 million people lived in the United States, including 40.0 million foreign born (12.9 percent of the total population). The foreign-born population living in the United States increased by 1.4 million (0.4 percentage points) since 2009.
Over half (53.1 percent) of all foreign-born U.S. residents in 2010 were from Latin America � unchanged since 2009. The foreign born from Asia increased 0.6 percentage points since 2009, representing 28.2 percent of all foreign born in 2010. The next largest world region-of-birth group, the foreign born from Europe, represented 12.1 percent of all foreign born in 2010 � less than half the size of the foreign born from Asia. The foreign born from Europe was the region-of-birth group with the largest decrease (0.6 percentage points) since 2009. About 4.0 percent of the foreign born were born in Africa, an increase of 0.1 percentage point since 2009. In 2010, 2.6 percent of the foreign born were born in other regions, including Oceania and Northern America, decreasing 0.1 percentage point since 2009. The single largest country-of-birth group in 2010, Mexico (29 percent of all foreign born), decreased 0.5 percentage points since 2009.
Although the foreign born from Latin America were found across the country, most were concentrated in only a few states. In 2010, 26 percent (or 5.5 million) of the foreign born from Latin America lived in California, 14 percent (or 3.0 million) in Texas, 13 percent (or 2.8 million) in Florida, and 10 percent (or 2.2 million) in New York. When combined, these four states accounted for 63 percent (or 13.4 million) of the total Latin American foreign born.
In Florida and New Mexico, approximately 75 percent of the foreign-born population were born in Latin America. In just nine states, the foreign-born population from Latin America represented less than 25 percent of the foreign-born population. In Maine and North Dakota, they were approximately 10 percent. In Hawaii, they were less than 10 percent.
In 2010, 32 percent of the foreign-born population from Latin America were naturalized citizens.
In 2010, 14.8 percent of the population 1 year and over lived in a different house from their residence 1 year ago, 9.4 percent of the population moved within the same county and 5.4 percent moved from a different county. The percent who moved in the U.S. was not statistically different at the 90 percent confidence level from the 2009 estimate (14.9 percent).
Massachusetts had among the highest rates of employer-based health insurance coverage for both people who worked full time, year round and those who worked less than full time, year round in 2010 (86.4 and 62.6 percent, respectively). New Mexico, on the other hand, had among the lowest rates for both groups (67.8 and 39.0 percent, respectively).
Real median household income in the United States fell between the 2009 ACS and the 2010 ACS decreasing by 2.2 percent from $51,190 to $50,046.
Between the 2009 ACS and the 2010 ACS, no state showed an increase in real median household income. Real median household income decreased between the 2009 ACS and the 2010 ACS in 35 states. Texas was among the smallest decreases (1.0 percent) while Nevada, Connecticut and Vermont were among the largest decreases (6.1 percent). For 15 states and the District of Columbia, real median household income in the 2010 ACS was not statistically different from that in the 2009 ACS.
Between 2009 and 2010, there was a significant increase in the percent of women 15 and over who were never married, from 28.6 percent to 29.0 percent. In addition, the percent of births occurring to unmarried women increased from 35.2 percent to 36.0 percent while the percent of families with a female householder and no husband present increased from 12.7 percent to 13.1 percent.
In 2010, the percent of women 15 and over who were never married ranged from 20.7 percent in Wyoming to 34.8 percent in New York. New York was one of seven states where the percent of never married women exceeded 30 percent. The other six states were California, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. In the District of Columbia 55.8 percent of women 15 and over were never married.
In 2010, the percent of multigenerational households ranged from 1.1 percent in North Dakota to 7.2 percent in Hawaii. The national average for multigenerational households was 3.8 percent.
Real median home value fell for the second consecutive year from $185,200 in 2009 to $179,900 in 2010. Four states, California, Hawaii, Massachusetts, and New Jersey and the District of Columbia had a median home value over $300,000, while four states had a median value under $120,000, Arkansas, Mississippi, Oklahoma, and West Virginia.
From 2009 to 2010, the nation�s industrial composition changed in some notable ways. For instance, the share of the civilian employed population 16 years and over employed in the Construction industry decreased 8.8 percent, while the share employed in the Educational services, healthcare, and social assistance industry increased 2.2 percent.
According to the 2010 ACS, the native population living in the U.S. is 269,393,835. Of that population, 67.5 percent live in their state of birth. Another 31.0 percent live in a different state of birth. The remaining 1.6 percent were born in Puerto Rico, U.S. Island Areas, or born abroad to American parent or parents. The foreign born population in the U.S. is 39,955,854.
Louisiana, New York, and Michigan had the highest percentage of the native population born in state of residence and were the only states with rates above 81 percent.
The percentage of workers 16 years and over who drove alone to work increased from 76.1 percent in 2009 to 76.6 percent in 2010. The percentage who carpooled decreased from 10.0 percent to 9.7 percent, the percentage who took public transportation decreased from 5.0 percent to 4.9 percent, and the percentage that took other means was 1.7 percent in both 2009 and 2010. Walked to work was 2.8 percent and worked at home was 4.3 percent.
Of the 2,327,228 workers (1.7 percent of all workers) who took other means, 731,286 rode a bicycle to work (down from 765,703 in 2009); 266,777 rode a motorcycle to work (down from 294,124); 151,247 took a taxicab to work; and 1,177,918 took some other mode of transportation.
The mean travel time to work also increased from 25.1 minutes to 25.3 minutes.
Virginia had the highest percentage of workers who worked outside their county of residence (51.3 percent) followed by Maryland (47.0 percent), New Jersey (45.7 percent), and Georgia (41.6 percent). Mean Travel Time was highest for Maryland (31.8 minutes) and then New York (31.3 minutes). North Dakota had the lowest mean travel times (16.1) followed by South Dakota (16.8).
In 2010, the individual poverty rate ranged from 8.3 percent in New Hampshire to 22.4 percent in Mississippi.
In 2010, 9.3 percent of the civilian population 18 years and older were veterans of the Armed Forces, compared to 9.5 percent in 2009.
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By Dr Kevin Fitzpatrick OBE, is the director of Hope Ireland.
February 6, 2015 was a disastrous day for Canadians with disabilities - not just for them - but for all disabled people everywhere, and all people made vulnerable by the fact that they are facing end-of-life decisions.
The Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) judgement writes euthanasia into law on the grounds of disability alone. That is archetypal disability discrimination – in this case, to death.
Disabled people must resist what is the biggest threat we have seen to our lives to date, written into a legal judgement. So must everyone else: this is about the kind of society we all want to live in.
Within the SCC judgment, there are deeply flawed assumptions about human life and living in general, and specifically about what it means to live with a disability. There are significant factual errors also.
Disabled people opposing the legalisation of euthanasia/assisted suicide have never doubted that some disabled people will reach a view that 'they cannot go on like this'. But despair is not confined to those disabled people, or people who are gravely ill, or people who feel they have 'lost everything'.
Why then single out disabled people as a 'special group' amongst all those who will consider taking their own lives at some point? Disabled people are not a 'homogenous group' – we reflect the whole cross-section of society (which is why it is wrong to speak of 'the disabled'). So some disabled people will absorb and reflect the thinking of their time, of their communities, and simply accept that this very public, and very poor debate conducted in the media, must have some force. Others will reflect more seriously.


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Children learn to develop a love for learning through play and explorations in groups and individually under the supervision of teachers who understand the importance of child lead learning. Children will all have the opportunity of enjoying regular scheduled field trips to parks, public library and other local places.
Our junior preschool program is a great way to introduce young children to a learning environment. Children will have opportunities to make choices, make friends, and discover a love of learning through play. We encourage children to development self-help, problem solving skills, empathy, and compassion for others.
The center opens at 7:00 a.m. for before school drop off. Staff remains with children either withinthecenterorontheMiddleSchoolplaygrounduntiltheschoolsareopenedandteachersare onplaygroundduty,atwhichtime(approximately7:45)childrenwillbedeliveredtotheelementary school or middle school playground.


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From the Desk of the USG President
Undergraduate Government
From the Desk of the USG President (Zack Olson, Fall 2021)
Fellow Undergraduates,
Often, the USG must pass legislation in the form of resolutions in order to show formal support for a policy or commit to a course of action. Although the USG's practice is to inform the Student Assembly of passed resolutions in a timely manner, it is in the best interest of students that the circumstances and consequences of certain legislative items are discussed in a way more thoroughly than is permitted by social media and email. Therefore, the USG will endeavor to maintain a blog to provide detailed updates on major events, when appropriate.
Last semester, the USG was hard at work doing the business of MTU's student body. In spite of COVID-19 and its associated challenges, our legislative output for the Spring 2021 Semester was the highest in years! Some items that merit your special consideration are:
The USG moved to open voting on our revised constitution. I strongly encourage you to view the changes and vote on the web page linked HERE. The changes being proposed are for the benefit of the students and Registered Student Organizations we serve.
USG RESOLUTION NO. 2020-2021 #003: A Resolution in Support of the Proposed Experience Tech Fee Increase. Due the increasing cost of operating MTU's vendors, such as Mont Ripley, MTU Hockey, the Rosza Center, and the Tech Trails, funded by the Experience Tech Fee, the USG passed a resolution in support of the Experience Tech Fee Committee's (implemented) recommendation to increase the Experience Tech Fee by 3.25% for the 2022 (current) Fiscal Year. The resolution also recommended subsequent increases at the same rate as tuition.
USG RESOLUTION NO. 2020-2021 #004: A Resolution on Final Course Grades During the COVID-19 Pandemic. In recognition of the continued hardships students faced educationally and personally due the the COVID-19 Pandemic, the USG passed a resolution recommending that the University Senate implement Pass/Fail for the Spring 2021 Semester. When the University Senate declined to do this, the USG undertook a robust campaign of advocacy that ended with the USG delivering over 600 valid signatures from students to the University Senate in favor of Pass/Fail. Unfortunately, the University Senate did not implement Pass/Fail for the Spring 2021 Semester, but this disagreement has lead to the USG prioritizing a plan to build a sustainable relationship with the University Senate.
USG RESOLUTION NO. 2020-2021 #005: A Message and Resolution on Mandatory Attendance and the Scheduling of Exams during the Winter Carnival recess. To the Office of the Provost and Michigan Technological University. Following reports that some instructors had mandated attendance or scheduled exams during the Winter Carnival Recess contrary to Senate Policy 3.2.10 and 3.2.7.3, the USG passed a resolution requesting enforcement of the relevant policies by the Provost's Office. This resulted in communications by the Provost to academic leadership reminding them that it is against university policy to mandate class attendance or schedule exams during the Winter Carnival Recess. A follow-up on this is planned prior to the 2022 Winter Carnival.
USG RESOLUTION NO. 2020-2021 #007: A Resolution on the Michigan State Senate's Rejection of Gubernatorial Appointees to the Michigan Technological University and Northern Michigan University Boards of Trustees. As a response to the Michigan State Senate's rejection of the gubernatorial appointments of Andrea Dickson and Jason Morgan to the MTU and NMU Boards of Trustees, respectively, the USG passed a resolution calling on the Michigan State Senate to reconsider these rejections based only on the individual merits of the appointees in question. Later, both were re-appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Michigan State Senate, and now sit on the NMU and MTU Boards of Trustees.
This is not an exhaustive list of USG's legislation in the Spring 2021 Semester and does not include routine business. To inquire about a specific action please email usg@mtu.edu. For documentation of all of the USG's official actions, please view our public minutes.
Zack Olson
President of the Undergraduate Student Government


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Anti-TSH Receptor (extracellular)-ATTO-488 Antibody (#ATR-006-AG). A fluorescent labeled primary antibody. It can be used in immuno-colocalization studies in conjunction with any of our antibodies raised in rabbit.


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Q: How to detect pts scte35 message with pts image I with ffprobe I'm searching a method to detect pts of message SCTE35 with pts of an image. Do you have a suggestion?
Thank you for help

A: So far I have successfully used DVBInspector for that matter.

A: I use threefive to do just that.
It parses mpegts and shows the pts of the scte35 packet and the pts of the scte35 cue.
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Social innovation Environmental protection Digital culture
APPENDIX /
NOTE ON METHODS
Scope and criteria
[G4 -17b] The Sustainability Report has the same consolidation scope as the Consolidated Financial Statements, except for some information highlighted in the text or related to the environmental performance1.
In accordance with the triple bottom line2 pproach, the company's economic and financial data has to be shown together with the environmental and social results. The overall analysis of company performance including all three dimensions provides stakeholders with complete and comprehensive information and allows interests to be balanced in a way that guarantees the success and survival of the company in the medium and long term. For this reason, as of 2003, the Group has integrated the sustainability data in the Consolidated Financial Statements, in fact preceding the application of European Directive 51/2003, which was transposed in Italy by Legislative Decree No. 32 of February 2, 20007.
[G4-28], [G4-30] The Sustainability Report3, which is drawn up for every calendar year, complies with the same deadlines as the Group's Annual Financial Report and uses a multi-stakeholder approach, involving the joint analysis of actions taken in respect of the main stakeholders with whom the Company interacts. It is based on the Sustainability Reporting Guidelines of the GRI, G4 version (comprehensive option) and the principles (inclusivity, materiality, responsiveness) of the AA10000 AccountAbility Principles Standard (APS 2008), adopted as of the 2009 Financial Statements.
The Sustainability Report is drawn up according to a system of indicators (KPI - Key Performance Indicators) which measure the company's performance and the degree of achievement of objectives previously established for areas in which the Company has major impact.
The KPIs are defined on the basis of:
the analysis of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), an international organisation which develops universally applicable guidelines for drawing up sustainability reports;
the demands received from stakeholders;
the questionnaires sent out by the leading rating agencies for the purpose of admission to the stock market sustainability indexes;
the experience the Company has gained in the field of sustainability in almost 20 years.
The KPIs are managed on a dedicated application system that uses the same platform used for financial reporting and controlling.
The Telecom Italia Sustainability Report's compliance with the GRI G4 standard, comprehensive option, is verified by the auditing firm PricewaterhouseCoopers (see Independent Auditor's Report).
1 Environmental performance includes information relating to companies that fulfil the following two criteria: more than 300,000 euros in turnover and more than 40 employees. Furthermore, if the number of employees is within 5 units of the latter limit, above or below, in order to mitigate the effects of variations in the number of employees between one year and the next which, however small, would lead to the inclusion or exclusion of some companies from the consolidation scope, the CSV Function will make the appropriate decision. On this basis, Telecom Italia San Marino and Telecom Italia Trust Technologies S.r.l. have been kept in the consolidation scope, despite having slightly fewer than 40 employees.
2 This approach was defined for the first time by John Elkington in 1994 in the article "Towards the sustainable corporation: Win-win-win business strategies for sustainable development". California Management Review 36, no. 2: 2: 90-1000.
3 [G4-29]The Group sustainability report for 2014 was approved by the Board of Directors in March 2015.
GROUP'S PROFILE
Codes, policies and charters of the Group
BEING SUSTAINABLE
OPPORTUNITIES AND RISKS
INDEXES AND AWARDS
STRATEGIC AREAS
Digitisation, connectivity and social innovation
STRATEGIC RELEVANCE
Quality of service and Customer Satisfaction
Conciliation procedures
Safeguarding privacy
Relevant issues
Innovative e-health services
Research and innovation in e-security
Public initiatives consistent with the core business
Sustainability checks
Involvement initiatives
Commitment ¹
Digitisation of the Country
DIGITAL CHAMPION PARTNERSHIP
Atmospheric emissions
Electromagnetic emissions
Compliance with existing environmental legislation
E-LEARNING AND EVOLVED DIGITAL EDUCATION
CSV PROJETCS
PARTNERSHIPS WITH SCHOOLS AND THE ACADEMIC WORLD
CONCISE FIGURES ¹
GENDER BALANCE
NEW SKILLS AND DEVELOPMENT
COLLABORATION WITH UNIVERSITIES, TRAINING AND KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT
REPORTS RECEIVED
NURSERIES AND PRESCHOOLS
CITIZEN WITHOUT FRONTIERS
APPENDIX - DETAILED TABLES
TELECOM ITALIA FOUNDATION
2014 AND 2015 RESULTS
REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
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Coutts has a rich and diverse history, dating back over 300 years. From our foundations in 1692 to the present day, we have always worked with exceptional people and maintained our values of excellence. The bank has a world-renowned reputation for a personal approach to private banking and wealth management, and corporate banking where we also specialise in the Media sector. For over three centuries, we have perfected exceptional service. With an unrivalled appreciation of the intricacies of wealth, we understand both the subtlety and the complexity of the lives our clients lead. For more information, please visit www.coutt.com.
Vine was founded in late 2006 as a specialized asset manager that focuses on unique, non-correlated investment opportunities in the media and entertainment sector. The Firm is headquartered in New York with a presence in Los Angeles. Since its founding, the Firm has made 20+ investments, committing more than $800+ million of capital to the media and entertainment sector. Vine was established on the principle that successful investing in the sector is driven by focus, attention to detail, and a highly disciplined approach. For more information, please visit www.vinealternativeinvestments.com.
In over 100 years, Twickenham Studios has produced iconic films including The Eagle Has Landed, Blade Runner, An American Werewolf in London, War Horse, Gandhi and Superman. We have three sound stages, world class mixing theatres offering Dolby Atmos, Foley and ADR recording and our historic Viewing Theatre provides 4K projected grading. In the last year, Twickenham has won an Oscar and Bafta for Bohemian Rhapsody and an Emmy for Black Mirror. Since 2016, we have been offering equity investment for film and TV drama projects including Finding Your Feet and McMafia.
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The Entertainment and Digital Media practice at Sheppard Mullin is a full-service multi-disciplinary group representing the major motion picture studios, television networks and other domestic and international entertainment, media and communications companies in all areas, including motion picture and television development; finance, production and distribution; advertising / sweepstakes; branded entertainment; games; intellectual property; licensing and merchandising; mergers, corporate finance, acquisitions and other strategic corporate transactions; music; First Amendment; convergence, online/technology; publishing; sports. Our transactional attorneys have represented clients in some of the industry's largest and most complex distribution, licensing and financing transactions, as well as mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures and other strategic corporate activities. Our litigators have extensive trial and appellate experience, and have litigated a wide variety of issues, including those involving distribution rights, profit or revenue participations, audit claims, talent disputes, copyright, idea submission and trademark claims, First Amendment, defamation and right of publicity claims, labor and employment claims, insurance disputes and antitrust, unfair competition and vertical integration claims. We also have an FCC team to serve our entertainment clients' regulatory needs.
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The AbEd 101 Sessions are a 5 part introduction to Aboriginal politics and issues in Canada. Topics covered include Early Contact Relationships, Numbered Treaties, Indian Act, Intergenerational Trauma, Cultural Safety, Allies and Alliances, Local Agreements, Media Analysis, and much more. All five sessions will be offered through the academic year, sign up for one or all of them.


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Not just five pennies, but one unified nickel
WSU offensive line has not given up sack since last year's Apple Cup
BENJAMIN MICHAELIS | THE DAILY EVERGREEN
The offensive line and members of the WSU football team kneel after running out of the tunnel right before the coin toss Saturday night against San Jose State at Martin Stadium.
Another week has gone by and it's another clean sheet for the WSU offensive line.
Of the 108 passing attempts thrown from graduate transfer Gardner Minshew II and the three attempts from redshirt junior Anthony Gordon, neither quarterback has been taken down for a sack in 2018.
That's a pretty shocking statistic considering the question marks that have floated around them and the three new additions to the unit.
The team's cohesiveness pretty much surprised everyone except those on the WSU offensive line.
"I mean, you guys may be surprised, but we've been at it since passing in January," redshirt sophomore left guard Liam Ryan said. "We've been so tight that it's unbelievable."
If you really want to have fun with that stat, you can go back a season ago and calculate three straight games — the 2017 Holiday Bowl and the first two weeks of the 2018 season — where opposing defenses hadn't recorded a sack.
In fact, in order to find the last time a WSU quarterback has been sacked, you would need to go back to the third quarter of the 2017 Apple Cup. So in total, Cougar quarterbacks have attempted 188 passes since last being sacked. It's an impressive number.
Head Coach Mike Leach, who is routinely a tough critic of his offensive line, had relatively nice things to say about the group up front.
"I thought they did a good job in the first half," Leach said. "I think Gardner does a pretty good job of getting rid of it so I think both of them work together and I did think they protected pretty well for most of the game. I didn't think they came off the ball well."
Even with the last jab at the end, that's pretty high praise from Leach, who once compared his offensive line's intensity to that of a "[junior college] softball team."
But it's not just the lack of sacks, it's the lack of quarterback hurries that make this WSU offensive line look so good right now. Only four quarterback hurries in two games is just as impressive as no sacks allowed.
All four of those quarterback hurries came Saturday. So in week one, with three new starters on the offensive line, Minshew went unscathed against a well-seasoned pass rush from the University of Wyoming.
Make what you will of the four quarterback hurries allowed Saturday against the clearly inferior San Jose State University team, but, as Ryan said, it's evident the WSU offensive line is clicking as a unit.
"Last couple years I think this group has been the closest," Ryan said. "Our coach says don't be five pennies, be a nickel. So were just trying to be a whole cohesive unit and just being aggressive on the offensive line."
Just two weeks into the season and two big wins against two Mountain West opponents, the Cougars' offensive line is certainly fitting that nickel mold.


Super Tekla the super dooper comedian will be spreading laughter to all very very soon. Yes you read it right. Super Tekla will be having her very first comedy movie with an interesting role in Kiko en Lala.
Since twins are becoming the in thing like Kara Mia, Super Tekla will be doing a kambal (twin) role in this upcoming movie. And speaking of kambal it seems that success is Suoer Tekla's twin because after their hit online show the Boobay and Tekla Show turned TV Show, she'll be on the big screen.
It is just time that Super Tekla reaps the fruit of her labor.
Congrats to Super Tekla, more project and more success!
If you want to enjoy, have fun and fight stress watch Super Tekla's movie Kiko en Lala very very soon.
Other cast of thif this movie Kiko en Lala are Ms. Aiai delas Alas, Derrick Monasterio, Kim Domingo, Kiray Celis, Jo Berry and Tetay.
This is produced by Backyard Productions, an affilitate of GMA Pictures.