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Abraham Nitzan (, born 1944) is a professor of chemistry at the Tel Aviv University department of chemical physics and the University of Pennsylvania department of chemistry.

Education
Abraham Nitzan was born in Tel Aviv. He received his bachelor's degree in chemistry from the Hebrew University in Jerusalem in 1964, and his master's degree in physical chemistry from the same institute in 1966. His research towards the master's degree, on the radiation chemistry of aqueous solutions, was supervised by Gideon Czapski. During the period of 1966 to 1969, he served in the Israel Defense Forces and in 1972 completed his Ph.D. studies at Tel Aviv University under the supervision of Joshua Jortner. His thesis focused on the theory of non-radiative transitions in large molecules.

Professional career
From 1972 to 1974, Nitzan worked as a research fellow at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The following year he stayed at Northwestern University, after which he returned to Israel and joined the faculty of the chemistry department of Tel Aviv University. In 1981 he was promoted to the rank of professor. Between 1983 and 1986 he served as head of the School of Chemistry, developing study programs integrating the study of Chemistry with other subjects, and in the period 1995-1998 he served as dean of the Faculty of Exact Sciences. Among his academic duties, he served as head of the faculty teaching committee, member of the university promotions committee, and Senate representative in the central committee and board of trustees. He was also a member of the Ministry of Education topical committee on Chemistry. Current to 2012, Nitzan directs the Advanced Studies Institute at Tel Aviv University. Apart from his being a professor and visiting researcher at universities around the world, Nitzan was a member of the editorial boards of the scientific journals "Physical Review Letters", "Journal of Chemical Physics" and "Journal of Physical Chemistry".

Research
Nitzan's field of research is chemical dynamics, which studies the dynamics of chemical processes on the microscopic level. In particular, his studies deal with processes involving interactions between light and matter, chemical reactions in condensed phases and chemical processes at interfaces. His early research (1970-1980) has focused on energy transfer processes in molecular systems. This was followed (1980-1990) a series of works (with Joel Gersten) on surface enhanced optical process that later led to the development of the field of molecular plasmonics, as well as works on activated rate processes and charge transfer in complex molecular environments. Later work has focused on electron solvation, transfer and transport in molecular environment and at interfaces, culminated in a series of studies (with Mark Ratner, Michael Galperin, Dvira Segal and others) on molecular electronics. By 2012, he has published 350 scientific articles, and his work has been presented in dozens of international conferences. He was ranked as one of the hundred top chemists in the world between 2000 and 2010, as ranked by the impact of their scientific research, by Science Watch.

His research subjects are topics in chemical dynamics, which studies chemical reactions in chemical and physical processes. In particular, his studies deal with processes involving interactions between light and matter, chemical reactions in condensed phases and chemical processes at interfaces. In the years 1970-1980 his activity was focused on energy transfer processes in molecular systems, and during his stay at MIT, Nitzan conducted research with John Ross which predicted the existence of periodic chemical reactions in photochemical systems away from equilibrium. In his work during the 1980s, he was among the founders of the field of molecular plasmonics. A series of studies he conducted between 1975 and 1995 brought to the development of theories of chemical processes in complex molecules, and of models for the description of electron transfer in such systems. By 2012, 350 scientific articles were published by him, and his work has been presented in dozens of international conferences.
He was ranked as one of the hundred top chemists in the world between 2000 and 2010 by Science Watch.

Honors and awards
Nitzan is a member of the Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities, a fellow of American Association for the Advancement of Science and of the American Physical Society, a foreign honorary member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and a foreign associate of the National Academy of Sciences. He received an Honorary Doctorate (Doctor Honoris Causa) from the  University of Konstanz in 2010.
Apart from these, his work has earned him many awards, some of which are:
 Fulbright scholarship (1972)
 I. M. Kolthoff award (1995)
 Humboldt Prize (1995)
 Israel Chemical Society Prize (2003)
 Israel prize in chemistry (2010)
 The EMET Prize in chemistry (2012)
 Israel Chemical Society Medal (2015)

References

 Abraham Nitzan, "Chemical Dynamics in Condensed Phases" (Oxford University Press, 2006)

External links
 Abraham Nitzan's website: The University of Tel-Aviv
 Abraham Nitzan's website: The University of Pennsylvania

1944 births
Living people
Israeli chemists
Theoretical chemists
Hebrew University of Jerusalem alumni
Tel Aviv University alumni
Academic staff of Tel Aviv University
Members of the Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities
Israel Prize in exact science recipients who were chemists
Israel Prize in chemistry recipients
Israeli Jews
Computational chemists
Foreign associates of the National Academy of Sciences
Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
Fellows of the American Physical Society


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Massachusetts Lawmakers Agree on 20% Cannabis Tax in Revamped Legalization Bill
Jul 19, 2017 06:00 PM PST
by Chris Moore
The new tax rate is a compromise between the Senate-proposed 12% and the House-proposed 28%.
Massachusetts lawmakers have been battling for months over a revamp of the recreational marijuana legalization bill that voters approved last November. Legislators planned to have the bill finalized and sent to Gov. Charlie Baker by June 30th, but the deadline passed by as the state House and Senate disagreed over several key issues of the bill.
One of the issues causing the most contention is the proposed sales tax rate for recreational cannabis. The state Senate planned to keep the tax at a maximum of 12%, which is the rate that voters approved last year. The House, however, wanted to raise this rate to a mandatory 28%, which immediately raised concerns that Bay Staters might turn to the black market for cheaper weed.
A six-member conference committee has reconciled the differences of the two chambers' bills and finally arrived at a compromise bill this week. The new bill would levy a 10.75% excise tax in addition to the state 6.25% sales tax on recreational cannabis. Cities and towns would then have the option of adding a 3% local tax on top. This compromise tax rate would be lower than the cannabis sales tax rates in Colorado and Washington.
"We feel confident this will bring in enough revenue to properly implement and regulate this new marketplace, and allow us to invest in key areas such as substance abuse," said state Rep. Mark Cusack. House Majority Leader Ron Mariano called the new bill a "fair compromise" and added that the optional local taxes would encourage municipalities to support new canna-businesses.
The bill does not alter the voter-approved limits for cannabis cultivation and possession. Bay Staters will be allowed to possess up to one ounce of marijuana, or grow up to a dozen plants per household. "We have protected the right of adults to grow, possess, and use marijuana. To give them access to a safe, legal supply, the bill removes barriers to the development of a legal market," said state Sen. Patricia Jehlen, lead Senate negotiator in the conference committee.
Both the House and the Senate still need to vote on the compromise bill in order for it to pass, after which it would be sent to Gov. Baker for approval. The governor has said that he has not yet seen the new bill, but did not indicate that there were any issues that would prevent him from signing it.
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The dispute-ridden Cambridgeshire Guided Busway will open on 7 August following remedial works, it has been announced.
Cambridgeshire County Council bosses have announced that the busway will open on a Sunday to help get the service up and running before commuters begin using the route.
The project has been beset by delays and disagreements between the council and contractor Bam Nuttall, when contract disputes arose when six "defects" were identified by the council.
Bam Nuttall handed the project over last month, before Jackson Civil Engineering was brought in to correct the problems.
One of the "defects" involved a cycleway alongside the busway that was prone to flooding in some places. Work to raise the affected sections is expected to begin later in August, or in September.
A council spokesman said this work was always scheduled for late summer. However, the council said that a separate section of cycleway alongside the busway − which was not part of Bam Nuttall's original work − will be open to cyclists by 7 August.
Cambridgeshire County Council cabinet member growth and planning Ian Bates said: "Since the route was handed over to us, our absolute focus has been to get buses running on the track as soon as possible.
The new link will run between Huntingdon, St Ives and Cambridge, giving residents an alternative to the long queues and uncertain journey times on the busy A14.
Stagecoach and Whippet Coaches, who will run the services, are now registering the new busway routes with the traffic commissioner. Timetables, stops and routes for the different services will be published next week.
It is anticipated around 3.5M trips will be taken on the busway each year. The dedicated track for guided buses will mean passengers will be able to travel by public transport between St Ives Park & Ride and the Science Park in Cambridge in just 20 minutes.
The busway will be the longest track of its kind in the world and includes two new Park & Ride sites at St Ives and Longstanton with spaces for hundreds of cars, and covered cycle parking.
Cambridge Gateway – a project to improve bus, cycle and pedestrian access into Cambridge railway station – was completed earlier this year, and the new link to Hills Road will also open on 7 August to tie in with the start of Busway services.


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UPDATED 5/18/2019: What follows are the Live + Seven Day rating results for the night's broadcast network telecasts on Thursday, May 9:
Grey's Anatomy (ABC)
• Updated Live+Same Day: 6.375 million viewers, 1.37 adults 18-49 rating
• Live+7: 9.344 million viewers, 2.46 adults 18-49 rating
• Gains: +2.969 million viewers (+47%), +1.09 adults 18-49 rating (+80%)
Station 19 (ABC)
For The People (ABC)
The Big Bang Theory (CBS)
• Updated Live+Same Day: 12.594 million viewers, 1.98 adults 18-49 rating
• Live+7: 17.502 million viewers, 3.57 adults 18-49 rating
Young Sheldon (CBS)
Mom (F) (CBS)
Life In Pieces (CBS)
S.W.A.T. (CBS)
Superstore (NBC, 8:00)
Superstore (S) (NBC, 8:30)
Brooklyn Nine-Nine (NBC)
Abby's (NBC)
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (NBC)
• Gains: +3.006 million viewers (+82%), +0.93 adults 18-49 rating (+135%)
Paradise Hotel (P) (Fox)
iZombie (CW)
In The Dark (CW)
UPDATED 5/14/2019: What follows are the Live + Three Day rating results for the night's telecasts on Thursday, May 9:
What follows are the Live + Same Day rating results for the night's broadcast network telecasts on Thursday, May 9:
Grey's Anatomy (ABC, 8:00 PM, 61 min.)
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• 6.369 million viewers
• 4.2/8 HH
• 1.4/7 A18-49 (1.9/9 F18-49, 0.9/5 M18-49)
Station 19 (ABC, 9:01 PM, 59 min.)
For The People (ABC, 10:00 PM, 60 min.)
The Big Bang Theory (CBS, 8:00 PM, 31 min.)
• 12.585 million viewers
• 7.8/16 HH
• 2.0/10 A18-49 (2.2/11 F18-49, 1.8/10 M18-49)
Young Sheldon (CBS, 8:31 PM, 30 min.)
• 2.5/9 A25-54 (2.8/10 F25-54, 2.1/8 M25-54)
Mom (F) (CBS, 9:01 PM, 29 min.)
• 8.081 million viewers (best since Mar. 9, 2019's 8.296 million)
Life In Pieces (CBS, 9:30 PM, 30 min.)
S.W.A.T. (CBS, 10:00 PM, 60 min.)
Superstore (NBC, 8:00 PM, 30 min.)
Superstore (S) (NBC, 8:30 PM, 30 min.)
Brooklyn Nine-Nine (NBC, 9:00 PM, 30 min.)
Abby's (NBC, 9:30 PM, 30 min.)
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (NBC, 10:00 PM, 60 min.)
Paradise Hotel (P) (Fox, 8:00 PM, 120 min.)
iZombie (CW, 8:00 PM, 60 min.)
In The Dark (CW, 9:00 PM, 60 min.)
La Rosa de Guadalupe (Univision, 7:00 PM, 60 min.)
72% coverage
• 0.3/2 A18-49
Jesús (Univision, 8:00 PM, 60 min.)
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Cineplex Gravedad (2013) (R) (UniMás, 8:00 PM, 120 min.)
Simon Dice (UniMás, 10:00 PM, 30 min.)
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The First 48 (A&E, 8:00 PM, 60 min.)
• 1.189 million viewers (#15)
• 0.74 HH (#21)
• 0.38 A18-49 (#8)
• 0.26 A18-34 (#10)
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American Dad (repeat) (ADSM, 8:30 PM, 30 min.)
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Cuomo Prime Time (CNN, 9:09 PM, 51 min.)
CNN Tonight (CNN, 10:00 PM, 60 min.)
Hollywood Medium-Special (E!, 8:00 PM, 60 min.)
NBA Courtside (ESPN, 8:00 PM, 10 min.)
• 1.960 million viewers (#9)
• 1.30 HH (#8)
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All In with Chris Hayes (MSNBC, 8:00 PM, 60 min.)
Rachel Maddow Show (MSNBC, 9:00 PM, 60 min.)
Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell (MSNBC, 10:00 PM, 60 min.)
Double Shot at Love (MTV, 8:00 PM, 62 min.)
NHL Conference Finals Eastern Conference Game 1: Carolina Hurricanes @ Boston Bruins (NBCSN, 7:55 PM, 177 min.)
NHL Live Post Conference Finals (NBCSN, 10:52 PM, 68 min.)
Spy Kids (repeat) (NICK, 8:00 PM, 60 min.)
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Untucked 10 (VH1, 10:30 PM, 30 min.)
Braxton Family Values (WETV, 9:00 PM, 60 min.)
Hustle & Soul (WETV, 10:00 PM, 60 min.)
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Q: When should you use the "this" keyword in C++?
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Is excessive use of this in C++ a code smell

Years ago, I got in the habit of using this-> when accessing member variables. I knew it wasn't strictly necessary, but I thought it was more clear.
Then, at some point, I started to prefer a more minimalistic style and stopped this practice...
Recently I was asked by one of my more junior peers whether I thought it was a good idea and I found that I didn't really have a good answer for my preference... Is this really a wholly stylistic choice or are there real reasons why not prefixing this-> on member variable accesses is better?

A: I can only recall doing it with
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A: Personally I never use this, except:

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*when I need to pass 'this' as an argument to a method of another class

*in the implementation of the assignment operator

A: When there is an ambiguity between, say, a function parameter and an instance variable.
Of course such ambiguity should be avoided!  It might be preferable to change the function parameter name instead of incurring overhead (i.e. prefixes) for all access to instance parameters though...

A: While this is a totally subjective question, I think the general C++ community prefers not to have this->. Its cluttering, and entirely not needed.
Some people use it to differentiate between member variables and parameters. A much more common practice is to just prefix your member variables with something, like a single underscore or an m, or m_, etc.
That is much easier to read, in my opinion. If you need this-> to differentiate between variables, you're doing it wrong. Either change the parameter name (from x to newX) or have a member variable naming convention.
Consistency is preferred, so instead of forcing this-> on yourself for the few cases you need to differentiate (note in initializer lists this is completely well-defined: x(x), where the member x is initialized by the parameter x), just get better variable names.
This leaves the only time I use this: when I actually need the address of the instance, for whatever reason.

A: I like to use it for clarification, as when accessing members that were inherited. It reminds the reader where the variable came from if you don't have a naming convention that conveys that information.
You must use the this pointer when:

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*Returning the current object.

*Setting up relations between objects (passing this into a constructor or setter)

*Checking for self reference: this != argPtr

A: For me, it depends.  If it is a short function or variable, I just type it in (e.g. mCount). Most of the time, however, I use very descriptive member variable and function names (e.g. mExclusivelyLockedDigitalIOList ). In those instances, I tend to use the this pointer to have Visual Studio's IntelliSense finish my typing for me.  Saves on keystrokes and spelling mistakes.

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I like knives and I have owned dozens of them. I still have more than I really need, but it is nice to have a selection. I've found that many simpler or 'cheaper' knives perform pretty well. In other words, a $200 knife isn't 10 times more useful than a $20 one.... nor are you 10 times less likely to lose it.
Here's a handy knife rig I made up when I was doing a lot of possum trapping. I needed something that was convenient to quickly pull out and put away. I found that a one-handed folder was really quick and convenient to use for trimming twigs, spreading lure and skinning possums.... but my pocket was inclined to get messy. And it wasn't so convenient to reach under my jacket to get to my trouser pocket in cold or wet weather. The 'sheath' is a bit of 20 mm low density polypipe. The blade was a bit of sawmill bandsaw blade, and the handle scales were cut from the plastic scraper blades of a batter making machine (I used to work in a factory that made fish fingers). The belt is just plaited cord with a loop at one end, and a hook at the other. The hook is a bit of bent nail, and it is attached with a prussik loop so that it can slide along the main cord for quick adjustment.
Trademe for about $8 plus shipping. It is surprisingly good. I keep one of these in the glovebox of my wife's car for apple peeling and general jobs. They make great bait knives and general knocking-about blades. The handle is hollow so you could use it to make a spear if you wanted. The sheath is easy to keep clean and hygienic compared to a leather sheath. A good knife for scout groups or if somebody wants to borrow one.
The seller's name is mjr_01, and I think he is in Northland. He has other knives too, but I think these are the best value. I hope he keeps stocking this particular type.
Have a great day..... Coote.
I have a Brazilian machete made by Tramontina. This has proven to be a very useful blade. I think it may have already starred on the forum where I wrote about butchering (I use it to split a carcase down the backbone by batoning the blade with a bit of firewood).
Anyway.... this 10 inch machete only cost me around NZ$10, but it came without a sheath. I got a leatherworker to make me a really nice one, but I've found that it isn't that convenient to hang it from my belt. Also, with frequent use, I was concerned that I'd eventually cut into the top of the sheath.... because it is easy to put the blade in out of alignment.
I started thinking about alternatives a couple of days ago and decided it would be good to make one out of polythene pipe. I calculated that I needed some 32mm nominal diameter pipe for the job. Well the bushcraft God must have heard my desire, because in a vacant section next to me there is a redundant polythene water pipe that turned out to be 32 mm (which I would have thought was a fairly uncommon size).
I cut a bit a tad longer than the blade, cleaned it out, then put it in the oven at about 115 degrees C. I had tape over the cutting edge of the machete blade, and when the pipe seemed soft enough I put on some leather gloves and forced the machete into the pipe. The pipe went all the way on to the blade, and about 15mm over the beginning of the handle. I then quickly clamped the pipe between a couple of clamps, leaving the 'handle portion' of pipe outside of the plank sandwich.
After about 15 minutes, I unclamped the planks. The result was pleasing although I think I may have let the pipe get a bit hot because there were grooves in the pipe created by the oven rack. I had to trim a few millimetres off the handle end of the pipe to allow me to pull the blade out.
I've found that just a simple bit of cord is all I need to carry the new rig. If I am needing to use the machete frequently I can take it from my pack and put the cord around my neck and under one arm so that the machete lies across my chest. In this position it is very accessible, and it is easy to re-sheath the machete when I've finished with it. It also can be swung out of the way when pushing through scrub... unlike the big leather sheath on my belt which can catch on branches. Furthermore, I can hang it under my arm under my jacket and I am less likely to cause alarm if I bump into other people in the scrub.
Polythene water pipe is used all over rural New Zealand. You can get it from farm supply stores and possibly some plumbing supply stores. The stuff I used also seems to go by the names of alkathene, low density polyethylene, and polypipe. I have only ever seen black low density polypipe. Other types may work, but I haven't tried them. There is some info on the 'net about using pvc pipe, but I think polythene is a friendlier plastic than pvc.
I think I now might get some smaller polypipe and make some 'dangly' sheaths for other knives. These sheaths don't look like collectors items, but they are practical.
My current fave is a Svord Peasant Knife, nicely primative to look at, functional blade takes a good edge and a heavy brass and stainless fishing snap loop fits the tang hole and can be clipped onto a bunch of things, zip toggle, belt loop etc. They do have a sheath but I've never bothered getting one. No cork screw, magnifying glass or tool for picking boy scouts out of horse hoofs, it just cuts stuff. I own a bunch of SAKs, fine tools all and I do carry & use them, but I like the Svord.
Could it be time for the return of the belt axe?
Cold Steel make a couple of interesting ones at acceptable prices and no doubt a competant cutler or black smith could build a beaut. No heavier than a good sized belt knife and far more flexible in application. Batoning your knife is a useful technique, but is it any better than a small tomahawk which is made to swing away with anyhow? The only thing I can think of it wont readily do is sticking, but not everybody needs that.
I think that tiler's hatchet is a great bushcraft tool. A lot of folks seem to like having big knives as a 'one tool does all' option, but in reality a smaller knife is generally more suited to most cutting/carving jobs... and an axe is much better for chopping.
I think that 'sticking' is something that some big knife owners have in mind. But when it comes to sticking a pig, a remarkably short blade can do the job. A decent pocketknife has sufficed. And if people are fantasizing about sticking people, then they should focus on more healthy thoughts.
I've re-handled a few hatchet heads with longer handles. And I like that combination. I think that a longer handle can be a bit safer than a shorter one... plus you can get a decent swing going. A heavy axe is the best for chopping of course, but I don't fancy carrying a four-pound axe head when a one--pound hatchet will do most things well enough.
If I had to live away from civilization for any length of time, I'd definitely want an axe... and the belt variety would be a good choice if I was constantly on the move.
Man if you were building a hut or bivvy out of bush materials that tilers hatchet would be awesome!
And Stephen, a lightweight axe is a must in my opinion.
I also have re-hafted a few hatchets now with a handle just as slim but about half as long again as can be found in my blog.
Ray Mears prefers a longer handle, he talks in one of his videos about how you can use it to fell a tree and then by choking it (holding closer to the head) you can use it as a hatchet.
As to sticking things with a knife, the guy who taught me how to stick pigs used a Solingen Mercator so old it had been sharpened down to not much more than a razor sharp spike, he just knew exactly where to use it.
I have a cold steel trail hawk, and it lives in my cuboard. I have personally found that a machete seems to do all the chopping I have done just as fast, if not faster than a hatchet. I do find that most machetes I have seen and used are a little to thin for my taste, and do not have enough weight in them for my me. Some of the new Condor knives are some what appealing.
There is a case to be made for a decent machete. I quite like the look of the Bear Grylls Gerber machete. The BG part I don't give a rats about, but Gerber don't build junk and these look like they might be heavy enough to get a good swing in. Not too long, either, I wouldnt feel like an extra from a Pirates of the Caribbean movie just carrying the thing. Years past I've had stamped cheapos with plastic handles, better than nothing but only just. Jarred fingers from a less than perfect swing or unexpectedly hard wood, ouch! No good for hitting things either, tho that isn't what they are meant for. Sometimes hitting stuff is useful.
Giddy I have a svord peasant knife, svord pig sticker and svord machete plus a small puma knife I use for boning out. I really rate svord kiwi made and good steel.
How do you test out a new knife? It is dakota elk knife.
Generally I see how easy it is to get it to a shaving edge, use it normally and see how long it stays sharp while performing the tasks it's designed for.
My ol'man uses a Dakota Elk knife, had it a few years.
I wasn't impressed with the blade to start with but once he got me to sharpen it at a 20 degree angle the whole length and get it to a razor edge, it has held up fine as a hunting knife.
i have one it's crap!


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Q: Multi-level ExpandableListView with CheckBoxes in Android I'm trying to implement a 3-level ExpandableListView in Android.
It looks something like this:

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*Level 1

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*Level 2

*Level 2

*

*Level 3

*Level 2

*Level 1

*

*Level 2

*Level 2

Level 2 and Level 3 are supposed to have CheckBox-es. And when CheckBox in Level 2 is selected, all his children in Level 3 are selected as well.
I've done 2 adapters - both extends BaseExpandableListAdapter. So in the end I get 2 inserted ExpandableListView-s - one for Level 1 - Level 2, and the other for Level 2 - Level 3.
Also I have 2 separate layouts - one for Level 1 and one for Levels 2-3 (since they are the same). Its just aTextViewwith id insideRelativeView`.
The questions:

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*When I'm changing TextView to CheckBoxes and setting the text to them, I cannot expand my list to the third level. I don't understand why it's happening and what to do with it, can anybody help me?

*How can I hide indicators (those arrow showing expanded/collapsed state) from Level 2 items, which have no children?

*I don't get why my ExpandableListView doesn't want to fit all the screen vertically, it consumes only 1/4 of it. I've tried to change some params in CustomExpandableListView, but it not worked.
Here some screenshots:
Screenshot 1:

Screenshot 2:

As you can see, when I expand Asia list, the Europe list hides itself.
Here`s the code for Level 1:
public class RegionsAdapter extends BaseExpandableListAdapter {

private List<Object> objects;
private Activity activity;
private LayoutInflater inflater;

public RegionsAdapter(Activity activity, List<Object> objects) {
    this.objects = objects;
    this.activity = activity;
    this.inflater = (LayoutInflater) activity.getSystemService(Context.LAYOUT_INFLATER_SERVICE);
}

@Override
public Object getChild(int groupPosition, int childPosition) {
    return objects.get(groupPosition).getObjects().get(childPosition);
}

@Override
public long getChildId(int groupPosition, int childPosition) {
    return childPosition;
}

@Override
public View getChildView(int groupPosition, int childPosition,
                         boolean isLastChild, View convertView, ViewGroup parent) {

    Object object = (Object) getChild(groupPosition, childPosition);
    CustomExpandableListView subObjects = (CustomExpandableListView) convertView;

    if (convertView == null) {
        subObjects = new CustomExpandableListView(activity);
    }
    CountriesAdapter adapter = new CountriesAdapter(activity, object);
    subObjects.setAdapter(adapter);

    return subObjects;
}

@Override
public int getChildrenCount(int groupPosition) {
    return objects.get(groupPosition).getObjects().size();
}

@Override
public Object getGroup(int groupPosition) {
    return objects.get(groupPosition);
}

@Override
public int getGroupCount() {
    return objects.size();
}

@Override
public long getGroupId(int groupPosition) {
    return groupPosition;
}

@Override
public View getGroupView(int groupPosition, boolean isExpanded,
                         View convertView, ViewGroup parent) {

    Object object = (Object) getGroup(groupPosition);
    if (convertView == null) {
        convertView = inflater.inflate(R.layout.layout_region_item, null);
    }

    TextView name = (TextView) convertView.findViewById(R.id.name);
    name.setText(object.getName());

    return convertView;
}

@Override
public boolean hasStableIds() {
    return true;
}

@Override
public boolean isChildSelectable(int groupPosition, int childPosition) {
    return true;
}
}

And code for Level 2-3:
public class CountriesAdapter extends BaseExpandableListAdapter {

private Object object;
private LayoutInflater inflater;
private Activity activity;

public CountriesAdapter(Activity activity, Object object) {
    this.activity = activity;
    this.object = object;
    this.inflater = (LayoutInflater) activity.getSystemService(Context.LAYOUT_INFLATER_SERVICE);
}

@Override
public Object getChild(int groupPosition, int childPosition) {
    return object.getObjects().get(childPosition);
}

@Override
public long getChildId(int groupPosition, int childPosition) {
    return childPosition;
}

@Override
public View getChildView(int groupPosition, int childPosition,
                         boolean isLastChild, View convertView, ViewGroup parent) {

    Object object = (Object) getChild(0, childPosition);
    if (convertView == null) {
        convertView = inflater.inflate(R.layout.layout_country_item, null);

        Resources r = activity.getResources();
        float px40 = TypedValue.applyDimension(TypedValue.COMPLEX_UNIT_DIP, 40, r.getDisplayMetrics());
        convertView.setPadding(
                convertView.getPaddingLeft() + (int) px40,
                convertView.getPaddingTop(),
                convertView.getPaddingRight(),
                convertView.getPaddingBottom());
    }

    TextView name = (TextView) convertView.findViewById(R.id.name);
    name.setText(object.getName());

    return convertView;
}

@Override
public int getChildrenCount(int groupPosition) {

    if (object.getObjects() == null) {
        return 0;
    }
    return object.getObjects().size();
}

@Override
public Object getGroup(int groupPosition) {
    return object;
}

@Override
public int getGroupCount() {
    return 1;
}

@Override
public long getGroupId(int groupPosition) {
    return groupPosition;
}

@Override
public View getGroupView(int groupPosition, boolean isExpanded,
                         View convertView, ViewGroup parent) {

    if (convertView == null) {
        convertView = inflater.inflate(R.layout.layout_country_item, null);
        Resources r = activity.getResources();
        float px20 = TypedValue.applyDimension(TypedValue.COMPLEX_UNIT_DIP, 20, r.getDisplayMetrics());
        convertView.setPadding(
                convertView.getPaddingLeft() + (int) px20,
                convertView.getPaddingTop(),
                convertView.getPaddingRight(),
                convertView.getPaddingBottom());
    }

    TextView name = (TextView) convertView.findViewById(R.id.name);
    name.setText(object.getName());

    return convertView;
}

@Override
public boolean hasStableIds() {
    return true;
}

@Override
public boolean isChildSelectable(int groupPosition, int childPosition) {
    return true;
}
}

Also I have some custom ExpandableListView:
public class CustomExpandableListView extends ExpandableListView {

public CustomExpandableListView(Context context) {
    super(context);
}

protected void onMeasure(int widthMeasureSpec, int heightMeasureSpec) {
    widthMeasureSpec = MeasureSpec.makeMeasureSpec(960, MeasureSpec.AT_MOST);
    heightMeasureSpec = MeasureSpec.makeMeasureSpec(600, MeasureSpec.AT_MOST);
    super.onMeasure(widthMeasureSpec, heightMeasureSpec);
}
}

And my MainActivity code:
public class MainActivity extends AppCompatActivity {

public static CustomExpandableListView list;

@Override
protected void onCreate(Bundle savedInstanceState) {
    super.onCreate(savedInstanceState);
    setContentView(R.layout.activity_main);

    List<Item> objectsLvl1 = new ArrayList<Item>();

    List<Item> objectsAsia = new ArrayList<Item>();
    List<Item> objectsEurope = new ArrayList<Item>();

    List<Item> objectsChina = new ArrayList<Item>();

    List<Item> objectsGermany = new ArrayList<Item>();

    objectsLvl1.add(new Item("Asia", objectsAsia));
    objectsLvl1.add(new Item("Europe", objectsEurope));

    objectsAsia.add(new Item("China", objectsChina));
    objectsAsia.add(new Item("Japan"));

    objectsChina.add(new Item("Central", null));
    objectsChina.add(new Item("North", null));
    objectsChina.add(new Item("South", null));

    RelativeLayout parent = (RelativeLayout) findViewById(R.id.parent);

    list = new CustomExpandableListView(this);
    RegionsAdapter regionsAdapter = new RegionsAdapter(this, objectsLvl1);
    list.setAdapter(regionsAdapter);

    if (parent != null) {
        parent.addView(list);
    }
}
}

A: In the end I've figured it out. This is the answer.

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*Expanding the list with checkboxes:
This one was pretty simple. I've added OnClickListener to TextView inside my getGroupView method:
    View.OnClickListener clickListener = new View.OnClickListener() {
    @Override
    public void onClick(View v) {
            if (!isExpanded) {
                expandableListView.expandGroup(groupPosition);
            } else {
                expandableListView.collapseGroup(groupPosition);
            }
        }
    };

    holder.childName.setOnClickListener(clickListener);
    holder.childIndicator.setOnClickListener(clickListener);

*

*Hiding the indicators:
It was easier to replace standart indicators and add my own. And then, inside getGroupView work with it.
At first, setting the default groupIndicator to null:
expandableListView.setGroupIndicator(null);

Than, working with custom images:
holder.childIndicator = (ImageView) convertView.findViewById(R.id.imgChildIndicator);

    if (getChildrenCount(groupPosition) == 0) {
        holder.childIndicator.setAlpha(0);
    } else {
        holder.childIndicator.setImageResource(isExpanded ? R.drawable.expanded : R.drawable.collapsed);
    }

And finally, hiding the groupIndicator for all my Level 3 items:
holder.childIndicator.setAlpha(0);

The same changes were made for the Level 1 items.

*

*Fitting ExpandableListView on a screen:
I've put ExpandableListView inside my RelativeLayout in activity_main.
And changed realization inside MainActivity:
ExpandableListView list = (ExpandableListView) findViewById(R.id.expandableListView_Parent);

    if (list != null) {
        ParentAdapter adapter = new ParentAdapter(this, objectsLvl1);
        list.setAdapter(adapter);
    }

This is solved my issue, now I have a full screen ExpandableList.


Some tactics to optimize the page loading with Back office optimization.
In any website development service, Page loading speed is an important factor. Page loading is one of the 200 signals used by Google to decide the search rankings. Moreover, there is no need to mention that how page loading is a determinant factor in deciding the conversion rates. Thus, every advancement in page loading will likely result in improved user engagement, improved search engine ranking, and improved conversion rate.
We have already talked about the things you can do to optimize your website speed. However, we missed addressing a very important way that can also be used to boost the page loading speed. This factor is not a part of your regular website development services, but it is a post-development step. Your website's back-office optimization can also be improved with some handy ways. Here, I will describe some important techniques to improve the back-office performance and loading speed.
Hosting is one of the initial steps in the process of getting live with your website. Some of the website development services to provide the regular and cloud hosting. There are even independent hosting providers who look only to the web hosting related tasks. Either of the two types of hosted environments should be selected only after carefully inspecting the capacity of the servers to handle the website loading and website traffic.
The servers in web hosting work like a highway system. Each of the roads and lanes are designed to handle a certain level of traffic. If any of the lanes is loaded with the traffic larger than the capacity, it will surely result in traffic jam. Same goes with the servers. If your website receives a certain level of traffic, you should opt for the server capacity as per the requirement.
The denial of service attacks is one such example to explain the condition. During DOS attacks the servers are loading with so much of heavy traffic that it crashes the server and make it so slow.
Move to a server which is larger enough to handle the web processing and website traffic without any pressure. It will process the pages faster.
You can add additional servers to divide the share of traffic among them.
The website development services used to develop different websites are not always the same. Every website development services follow their own approach (However, there are certain standards which every developer follows). So, it might not always be true that these two methods will work for every case. You website CMS or eCommerce platform might respond to these methods differently. So, it is up to your website developer to look which method will work better in your case.
The next method for back office speed optimization is to inspect how your website loads the content. Content could be text, images, prices, categories, customers, and much more. All these content handlings are managed using SQL queries to your database.
The time taken to place a SQL query to your database is directly proportional to the time taken to load the page. The more frequent is the database query, the slower is the page loading involving that query. Here, two types of scenarios can be explained. One is when small size queries (say 1 MB) is placed for multiple times (say 20 times). Other is when a large size query (say 100 MB ) is placed at once.
Both the scenarios are equivalent to each other and they slow the page request and page loading in their own way. Even if the size of the queries is small, the quantity of queries running per request makes the entire process very slow.
Instead of generating fresh HTML each time for a request, we can use caching to save some time. With caching, the page gets saved on the first request and it is then reused for any same subsequent request another time.
Caching also makes sure that any slow SQL query would run only once and then the cache would skip the same SQL query request for the next time. Caching can be used in two ways. The system level caching that is used by the clients, however, we are not concerned about system level caching here. Our concern here is the server level caching. The server level caching will store a page and reuse the same for next visitor too.
Caching of objects and parts are used in most of the cases where an entire page is not cached; only some data or objects are cached. It is greatly helpful in eCommerce websites.
Difficulty with caching: Caching is not always helpful. It makes the changes applied at the server side difficult to be reflected on the client side. So, we have to define some rules around which the cache should be refreshed automatically. Holding on a cached data for long would risk showing outdated information. Another difficulty is we have to manage the time of refresh in such a way that it is not too frequently refreshed. Otherwise, it might become counterproductive instead of being useful.
These are the three back office optimization tactics that can be helpful in improving the page loading on both the front and back end of your website. Each of the methods has its own advantages and downsides. If you are not an advanced user, it might be risky for you to do it by yourself. It would be better to ask your website development services to implement the same at the time of development itself.
No doubt, the page loading time is significantly essential for any website/blog and as because of the slow rendering websites lose almost everything. For any internet site, the loading time is a major factor in developing now. I'm usually busy on one side trying my best to optimize the overall loading speed of my blog. The clean & near coding of HTML can help you to cut off a couple of seconds on your blog. One point I want to tell you that after I moved to Genesis or magazine framework, my blog loading speed has decreased by over 2.2s. Possibly that's because it has a plain and lightweight structure and it even corrected me to remove unwanted and heavy plugins.
About the images, not so many users are well aware of Photoshop, so for the alternative to optimize graphics there are lots of websites to help you to compress image size that matter greatly on the entire size of your HTML page rendering on the user side. Also, I switched to a dedicated server and the faster CDN (Content Delivery Network) that not only work for WordPress for the Blogger as well. The use of CDN and can cause a significant difference in site loading time. I used to make changes to HTML and keep an eye on site loading. A dedicated hosting including regular tweaking can make a difference.
The slow loading causing the two most valuable things to stay away from your website that matter is "Google" and "Visitor." So it really matters to work hard on optimizing the loading speed of the site and each page.


Well, one more year is practically done. I guess that's OK. One more year closer to death, etc. I just want to sit in my apartment and play with my new Airport Extreme with the wireless hard drive thing. All of a sudden three hundred cds that were not on my ibook are now available to itunes again, so a retro record-party was in full swing last night at the Franklin Allure. Also, I may do something crazy like tell the computer to wake me up in my bedroom with the Photek remix of Bjork's "Immature." He blended it with Kenzo Kawai's theme from "Ghost in the Shell" and it's sort of amazing and I forgot a) how much I like it, and b) how weirdly in step the two songs are in terms of theme. The sum of the parts does in fact surpass the pieces on their own.
We are now entering fifth month of relationship-land, and I guess that's OK. It's just been a while since I have been here, and I'm not sure what to do when I get what I want. My first impulse is to smash it, detonate some sort of nuclear device, then light my cigarette off of the burning embers and turn to camera and say "I told you this was going to happen, so I don't want to hear any whining."
I now have four, count 'em FOUR, confirmed readers! You all know eachother, but I think that's enough people to start a fan site for me. Just sayin'.
But I am late these days. Chronically late. Hmm. In light of recent scandals caused by computers in my life, my reluctance to go anywhere really isn't that hard to figure out, I think.


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California's Monarch Butterflies Population Critically Low For 2nd Year
Filed Under:Butterflies, Butterfly, Monarch Butterfly, Xerces Society
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The western monarch butterfly population wintering along California's coast remains critically low for the second year in a row, a count by an environmental group released Thursday showed.
The count of the orange-and-black insects by the Xerces Society, a nonprofit environmental organization that focuses on the conservation of invertebrates, recorded about 29,000 butterflies in its annual survey. That's not much different than last year's tally, when an all-time low 27,000 monarchs were counted.
"We had hoped that the western monarch population would have rebounded at least modestly, but unfortunately it has not," said Emma Pelton, a monarch conservation expert with the Xerces Society.
By comparison, about 4.5 million monarch butterflies wintered in forested groves along the California coast in the 1980s. Scientists say the butterflies are at critically low levels in the Western United States due to the destruction of their milkweed habitat along their migratory route as housing expands into their territory and use of pesticides and herbicides increases.
Researchers also have noted the effect of climate change. Along with farming, climate change is one of the main drivers of the monarch's threatened extinction, disrupting an annual 3,000-mile (4828-kilometer) migration synched to springtime and the blossoming of wildflowers.
Western monarch butterflies head south to California each winter, returning to the same sites and even the same trees where they cluster to keep warm. The monarchs generally arrive in California at the beginning of November and spread across the country once warmer weather arrives in March.
On the eastern side of the Rocky Mountains, another monarch butterfly population travels from southern Canada and the northeastern United States across thousands of miles to spend the winter in central Mexico. Mexican officials said last year the butterfly population wintering there was rebounding but they have not yet released this year's count.
A 2017 study by Washington State University researchers found the species likely will go extinct in the next few decades if nothing is done to save it.
The monarch is now under government consideration for listing under the U.S. Endangered Species Act. The decision on whether the butterfly will be listed as threatened is expected by December.
While helping the western butterflies could seem daunting, Pelton said the fact that the population didn't shrink any further is encouraging.
Pelton said people can help by planting early-blooming flowers and milkweed to fuel migrating monarchs on their paths to other states.
The Xerces Society is working with the state of California to protect the butterflies' wintering sites and develop new sites in state parks.
"There are still thousands of monarchs (wintering) along the coast, so we can take heart that it's not too late to act," Pelton said.
UPDATE: Oakland Police Release New Details On Sideshow Activity That Led To Fatal Bay Bridge Crash
Hurricane-Force Winds Batter Sonoma County; Wind Storm Causes Widespread Damage, Power Outages
Human Remains Found In Fairfield Field Identified As Man Missing For 3 Years
San Leandro Police Find Fully-Loaded AR-15, Clown Mask During Traffic Stop
EDD Benefits Thieves Now Targeting Victims' Bank Accounts; 'My Identity Is Being Hijacked'


The Tracday application is lightweight and useful tool to track and record GPS routes of your workouts and get numbers out of what you do - be it walking, running or winning Tour de France. You can track up to 60 different sport activities - starting from meditation of yoga to punching a boxing bag. After you finish your workout, all data gathered from your workout will be synchronized with the Tracday website, where you can explore it in detail and view Avg. Speed, Max. Speed, Calories, Grade, Best Times and other cool numbers - a great way to improve your overall performance. Share your workout on Facebook or Twitter so your friends can see what you are up to. Invite them to follow you on Tracday and organize your morning run together. Tracday is available for Android right now on Google Play, and the Tracday website that stores all your great workout data is already up and running.


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Ex-Con Busted For Hitting His Mother In Head With Thrown Corn Cob
Meet Cody Cummins.
The 27-year-old unemployed cook was beaming when he posed for a mug shot following his arrest for allegedly hitting his mother in the head with a corn cob Saturday evening.
According to cops, Cummins "intentionally and unlawfully" threw a corn cob that struck the 56-year-old woman in the head. "The Victim was hurt but did not have any physical injuries," police reported.
The incident--characterized as a domestic battery by cops--occurred in the Tampa, Florida-area home where Cummins and his mother reside.
Cummins, who fled the residence after allegedly flinging the corn cob, was arrested around 3:30 AM Sunday. He is being held in the county jail in lieu of $150 bond.
Cummins's rap sheet includes an armed burglary conviction for which he spent more than three years in state prison. Last year, Cummins's mother received a temporary domestic violence injunction against him, though that action was voluntarily dismissed two weeks after it was filed.
Florida Man, corn cob, Food Assault
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The On Coming Alive project is unapologetically founded on the belief that there is hope because of the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. On Coming Alive also recognizes that suffering is universal. Suffering knows no age, no ethnicity, no gender, and no religious belief. We all suffer and, because of this, On Coming Alive welcomes all who are hurting to enter into this community, with the hope of leading the hurting out of the darkness.
The project was borne out of suffering and launched on February 15, 2016 on Lexi Behrndt's personal website Scribbles and Crumbs after the loss of her infant son and the loss of her marriage. The purpose of the project is bigger than any one person, any one topic, any one community. This is about authentically sharing our stories and giving hope to those who are feeling hopeless. In this, we all can find a common ground, and we all can join together, hand-in-hand. It is about wrestling, questioning, and seeking truth together. And in this, coming alive.


What is the limit of "exclusive allocation" ?
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Masking release due to the pitch-based grouping?
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Is correlation any good for pitch perception?
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Re: Cariani's question: "What is the visual analogue of pitch?"
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Qualitative research on musical hallucinations?
ERP working memory task for musicians?
Is there considerable phase locking up to 6 kHz?
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Critical bands - fixed or "floating"?
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Rules of thumb for trainee dispensing audiologist?
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Is there another list anywhere for "newbie" audiologists?
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Ear canal S bend geometry?
Human auditory system "map" ???
Difference between cognition and perception?
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Auditory fMRI as a reliable diagnostic of schizophrenia?
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Re: Ear impression taking technique?
VAD (Voice Activity Detection) algorithms?
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Re: Computational ASA -- how many sources can humans perceive?
Re: Number of concurrent streams.
will phase distortion affect hearing result?
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Thnaks to those who helped me pass the HAC Exams to become a UK hearing aid dispenser!
FW: Nato Symposium "New Directions for Improving Audio Effectiven ess"
135 dbSPL possible from commercial earphones / earpieces?
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[OT] What salary needed to attract a psychoacoustic expert in the UK?
PhD thesis: "Signal processing methods for the automatic transcription of music"
David Morris is out of the office.
getting a signal level from a signal+noise measure?
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Re: Traveling waves or resonance?
Dispensing digital aids to 60dB+ loss existing aid users?
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physiological mechanism behind critical bands?
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Steven van de Par/EHV/RESEARCH/PHILIPS is out of the office.
Voice Command/Control: Best Off-the-Shelf Software for Imbedding in Device?
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Heidy M. Mader (1961 – 22 December 2022) was a British physicist and Professor at the University of Bristol who specialised in the study of the flow of complex multiphase fluids, including magma in volcanic systems and ice. She was the editor-in-chief of the Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research from 2016-2021.

Mader died from cancer on 22 December 2022, at the age of 61.

Education
Mader earned her Bachelor of Science in physics from the University of York in 1985. She earned her Doctorate of Philosophy in Physics from the University of Bristol in 1991. Her dissertation was titled Water veins in polycrystalline ice.

Career
Mader began her career as a Research Physicist in the Technical Development Department at Cadbury-Schweppes from 1985 to 1987. During her time there, she studied the flow of chocolate, including Wispa, an aerated chocolate bar. From 1990-1992, she was employed as BP Venture Research Fellow in the Department of Earth Sciences, University of Bristol. In 1992, she took up a Lectureship in Environmental Sciences at the University of Lancaster, before returning to Bristol as Lecturer in the Department of Earth Sciences in 1996. She was promoted to Professor in 2013.

Family
Mader married Jon Keating in 2009.

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2022 deaths
British women physicists
Academics of the University of Bristol
Alumni of the University of Bristol
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****NEWS****
New Construction Czar Appointment Announced.
RIBA Olympics Name Dropping Event. 12 Noon 03/08/2012
Arup Become First Engineering Firm To Join Programme Promoting Gay Equality For Staff.
Rider Levett Bucknall Associate To Head RICS Matrics Nationally.
The End Of No Win, No Fee For Expert Witnesses.
WAMT Appoints New Trustee.
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The Rise Of The Female Construction Worker In Brazil.
Seddon Celebrates 75 Years With 75 Apprenticeships.
The Considerate Constructors Scheme Reaches 60,000 Site Registrations.
Pathways To Success - Building Pathways To Work In North London.
The Best And Worst Places In The World To Be A Woman.
The disability that's coming out of hiding - Construction Manager on Dyslexia
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2012 Women Of The Future Awards.
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What a mixed bag the Olympics have been, from a construction lens its disappointing that there has been little mention of anyone other than the Starchitects. Other Architects, Engineers and Builders associated with the project might almost not exist. So we fully support the campaign of RIBA and Angela Bradey to "name drop" as many of those as possible from 12 noon today. We love the idea and hope other institutes will get involved so we can take this chance to let the world know how amazing the built environment is.
On the plus side though it was wonderful to see the 500 construction workers at the Olympic ceremony and having judged the Equality and Diversity section of the ODA awards feel that if more of us follow the example of John McCallion from Balfour Beatty we will be heading down the right road.
In other news we are looking forward to seeing the direction taken by the new chief construction advisor and hope that fairness, inclusion and respect shows up on his agenda. Also we have been asked to start an anonymous blog to allow folks in construction to air their views in a safe environment – so let us know if you want to take part.
Happy Building
Peter Hansford, the former Institute of Civil Engineers President, has been named as the successor to Paul Morrell who is the current government construction adviser.
Seventeen people applied for the post and the applicants were whittled down to a shortlist of six.
Peter will step down from his role as executive director at management consultant Nichols Group upon taking up the post in December.
In a statement to Construction Manager, Paul Morrell said: "Peter has been engaged with the strategy virtually since its inception, chairing the steering group for infrastructure and attending the equivalent steering group for the government's direct programme. He therefore has a deep understanding of what we are trying to do, combined with the organisational skills to lead implementation and the experience of the industry to know if tuning is required."
You can read more at Construction Manager .
RIBA, The Royal Institute Of British Architects has announced that they will be holding a name dropping event at the RIBA Portland Place Headquarters in London at 12 noon on 03/08/2012. This is the latest part of their campaign to get the designers, engineers and architects of the Olympic buildings recognised for their work.
Angela Brady, President of RIBA will be unfurling a banner that includes the names of all of the people affected by the marketing gag order. The banner will be released down the side of their HQ building for all to see.
Arup has become the first engineering firm to join Stonewall's Diversity Champions programme. The programme, run by the gay equality charity, helps employers to develop inclusive workplace cultures for their lesbian, gay and bisexual staff in order to ensure that all staff can perform to their full potential.
Arup is a global consulting firm of designers, planners, engineers, consultants and technical specialists employing over 10,000 people worldwide. Arup joins businesses as diverse as The Royal Navy, MI5, British Transport Police and Ernst & Young on the programme, which has over 600 major employer members.
Chris Edwards, Client Manager at Stonewall says: 'We are delighted to be working with Arup through our Diversity Champions programme. Arup has recognised that there are positive steps they can make to further improve the working lives of gay employees. Our members are progressive employers who want to recruit, recognise, and support the very best staff regardless of background. The best employers understand that providing support for all their staff improves their operational effectiveness.'
To find out how you can be the second construction company to work towards LGBT equality contact Chris Edwards at Stonewall.
Rider Levett Bucknall associate Rebecca Best has been promoted to chairman elect of the UK board of RICS Matrics, the branch for students, trainees and surveyors less than 10 years qualified.
Manchester-based Best has been involved with the RICS for 12 years and was the first female chairman of the RICS QS Professional Group in Greater Manchester. She has also chaired the RICS Matrics Greater Manchester, and sits on the RICS North West Regional Board and RICS Matrics UK Board.
The new role is national provides access to the RICS President and input into the RICS global strategy. It also means that Best will gain a place on the RICS Governing Council, which sets RICS strategy.
She said: "I'd like to thank Rider Levett Bucknall for its continued support of my involvement with RICS and would welcome any suggestions from anyone regarding this new role or for people who want to get more involved."
RICS Matrics supports members entering or not long in the surveying profession and promotes networking opportunities and influences the future direction of the industry.
Thanks to Place Northwest for the info.
Construction Manager has published details of new legal guidance from the Civil Justice Council (CJC).
The guidance states that construction professionals who act as expert witnesses can no longer be paid on a contingency-fee basis, except in very rare circumstances. Contingency fees – where the expert is told by an appointing solicitor that the fee depends on winning the case – has been viewed with suspicion by the judiciary for some time. In future, all experts must demonstrate to instructing solicitors that they comply with and have a full understanding of Part 35 of the CPR, Practice Direction 35, the revised guidance and the practice direction on pre-action-conduct.
Read the full article by Construction Manager here.
WAMT, The national organisation for tradeswomen and women training in the trades, has appointed a new trustee, Ceri Wilmott.
They have also extended the appointment of Interim Chief Executive Andrea Kelmanson, who will now continue to work for WAMT for one day per week until the end of the year.
The Economist reports that the number of female construction workers in Brazil increased by nearly half between 2007 and 2009, to 173,000 out of 2.22m workers. Brazil, just like the UK is facing a skills and labour shortage and Brazilian women are stepping up and moving away from the traditionalist sectors to work within the construction industry.
Deise Gravina, an engineer by training, founded Mão na Massa, which roughly translated means "Get your hands dirty", in 2007. This non profit organisation trains extremely poor women in some of the most in-demand trades: plumbing, house-painting, bricklaying and concrete formwork.
Once qualified, graduates have seen their monthly earnings rise from just 44 reais ($21) on average to 631 reais ($301). The organisation has also attracted sponsorship from some of the larger construction companies such as Petrobras and Eletrobras. Interestingly, male manual labourers view women as equals as they have seen their own mothers do everything up to and including building their own homes. Engineers and architects are not quite so openminded yet but there is hope.
The Seddon Group are celebrating their 75th anniversary by creating 75 apprenticeships. They have held over 50 careers events in schools, colleges and back-to-work schemes. The response was so strong that they decided to extend the deadline by six weeks and sixty-five per cent of applicants met the trade entry criteria required by CITB ConstructionSkills. They are offering apprenticeships in trades including bricklaying, plumbing, plastering, carpentry and joinery, painting and decorating and maintenance. Apprentices are guided by an apprentice manager who mentors them throughout their training and supports their college-based learning. Read the full story here.
Thanks to Place Northwest for the information.
The Considerate Constructors Scheme has now reached an enormous 60,000 site registrations. An increase of 10,000 in the last year alone.
David Wilson Homes registered their site Kings Down in Bridgwater, becoming the 60,000th Site Registration since the Scheme began 15 years ago. The event was marked by the presentation of a commemorative plaque for the site.
Read the full CCS press release here.
In other CCS news: Earlier this year, the Considerate Constructors Scheme announced that it would be launching its newest addition to the ever-expanding range of Ivor Goodsite products, his very own educational workbook. From the workbook's inception and earliest design stage back in late 2011, to the recent trialling events, Ivor Goodsite's Construction Site Safety Workbook is now ready and will be available to purchase from the 6th August 2012.
To order a copy, email or call 0800 783 1423.
The Construction Youth Trust have been giving unemployed young people in Islington training on the basics of construction in a unique project in London this month. Two groups are taking part in an 8-week course to build a curved wall around a path in their local community. The project, in partnership with Bemerton Villages Management Organisation and Islington Council, aims to give them real-life experience of a construction project and skills which they can use to find employment. Read more about this great initiative here.
Co.exist have published an informative article about the best and worst places in the world to be a woman. It shows shocking disparities between countries with as much as a 31 year difference in life expectancy between the highest country, Norway, and the lowest ranked country, Somalia. Women in Palestine suffer the worst in terms of the ratio of female to male earned income at 12%. The article also explores the levels of modern contraception used, length of education and the percentage of government seats held by women. See the infographic and read the article here.
Another good article from Construction Manager this time looking at how we as an industry can do more to help those in our industry working with Dyslexia.
Nominations are open for the 2012 Women Of The Future Awards. Although most of the awards are not specific to the built environment, this is an opportunity to nominate somebody that you think should be recognised for their achievements.
The following categories are now open:
Women of the Future in Science and Technology.
Women of the Future in Public Service.
Woman of the Future in the Arts, Media and Culture.
Professional Woman of the Future.
Business Woman of the Future.
Entrepreneur of the Future.
Women of the Future Corporate Award.
The MBA Star Award.
Mentor of the Year.
The Young Star Award.
The event is being held in association with Shell and nominations close on the 14th September 2012. You can nominate people by visiting the Women Of The Future Awards Website or by either emailing Gemma Nunn or calling her on 020 7045 7600.
The Duke of Gloucester's Young Achievers Scheme is an opportunity for exceptional young professionals to be commended and celebrated for their achievements. The finalists will be judged by a prestigious panel of experts through a rigorous process of presentations and interviews. The scheme is run by the Construction Youth Trust, whose patron is the Duke of Gloucester.
There are four main categories open to entrants under the age of 30 (as of 30th January 2013) who are working in the construction industry and one overall winner:
The judges will be particularly looking for young people who have not only achieved excellence in their careers so far but may have had to overcome challenges to get there. They will also look for individuals who have gone the extra mile to promote construction as a career or helped others in the wider community.
Visit the CYT website here to download an application form.
GeCo, the website dedicated to improving gender equality competence of people responsible for personnel development in private enterprises and higher education, has released an invaluable selection of toolkits designed to aid businesses decrease the gender gap and increase the talent pool. The toolkits are specific to the size of your company and there are many options to choose from to ensure that you get the correct toolkit for your needs.
You can access the toolkits here.
Sarah Teather, Minister for Children and Families, and Maria Miller, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department for Work and Pensions are leading a commission on childcare announced by the Prime Minister on 19 June.
The commission is looking at how to reduce the costs of childcare for working families, and burdens on childcare providers, without compromising the safety or quality of provision. This call for evidence will inform the work of the commission which will report in the autumn. It particularly seeks views from parents and carers, those working in the sector, owners and managers of settings, schools, employers, and organisations with an interest in child development, safety, labour market and employment matters.
Read more and give your views here.
We were recently contacted by a woman working in construction with a proposition; she wanted to know if Constructing Equality would host an anonymous blog. The idea behind this had come from a series of recent experiences that she felt may have been detrimental to her career but she was unsure what to do about them. It wasn't so much that she was looking for answers but more of a place to let off steam, talk about the behaviour she had encountered and interact with others who have had similar experiences. Whilst it is unfortunate that she does not feel she can do this openly without fear of reprisal, We understand her concern.
And so we agreed, from next month we shall be hosting the anonymous blog a place where people, and we do mean people of any age, sex, race, ability etc can write a blog post which we will host.
To find out more, visit the Constructing Equality Blog.
Last month's quiz question was taken from the UK Disability History Month website. So thanks to them for providing the information.
The correct answer was B) 1 in 5. We had many correct entries, and some that were not quite so correct. The randomly selected winner from last month's correct entries is: Katie Speakman of Vinci Construction.
Well done to Katie a £20.00 M&S voucher will be winging it's way to her very shortly.
This month's quiz question is as follows:
What does NAWIC stand for?
Send your answer to matt@constructingequality.co.uk to be in with a chance of winning this months £20.00 M&S voucher.
This months useful Twitter user is Angela Brady, President of RIBA and a Director at Brady Mallalieu Architects. Angela is a regular tweeter and imparts information regarding all aspects of Architecture and she is also doing her best to overcome the Olympics marketing ban.
You can find her profile page on Twitter here.
Constructing Equality, 54 St James Street, Liverpool, L1 0AB t 0151 7068132 w www.constructingequality.co.uk


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8 days in Vermont, New Hampshire & Maine Itinerary
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Start: New York City
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Bar Harbor, Mount Desert Island
End: New York City
Sat, Oct 1 - Sat, Oct 8 Edit
Stowe — 1 day
The Ski Capital of the East
Stowe bustles in winter when skiers and snowboarders flock here to challenge themselves on the long, steep trails careening down Vermont's tallest peak, Mt.
Kick off your visit on the 1st (Sat): trek along Stowe Recreation Path.
For reviews, photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Stowe trip maker website.
New York City to Stowe is an approximately 2.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. Traveling from New York City in October, things will get a bit cooler in Stowe: highs are around 60°F and lows about 39°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 1st (Sat) to allow time for the car ride to Portsmouth.
Things to do in Stowe
Trails · Parks · Outdoors
Find places to stay Oct 1 — 2:
Stowe Recreation Path
See Vermont Travel Guide
Portsmouth — 1 night
Portsmouth is a city in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, in the United States. On the 2nd (Sun), tour the pleasant surroundings at Long Sands Beach.
To find maps, more things to do, where to stay, and more tourist information, read Portsmouth road trip app.
Drive from Stowe to Portsmouth in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and flight; or take a bus. In October, daytime highs in Portsmouth are 62°F, while nighttime lows are 44°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 2nd (Sun) to allow time for the car ride to Ogunquit.
Things to do in Portsmouth
Parks · Beaches · Outdoors
Long Sands Beach
See New Hampshire Travel Guide
Ogunquit — 2 nights
Ogunquit means "beautiful place by the sea" in the language of the Native Americans who inhabited the region long ago, and this remains an accurate description of this holiday destination today.
Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Mon): explore the striking landscape at Perkins Cove, then get your bearings at Ogunquit Memorial Library, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Wells Beach. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 4th (Tue): appreciate the extensive heritage of Marginal Way Walkway, then look for gifts at Spoiled Rotten, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Ogunquit Beach.
To see other places to visit, more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, use the Ogunquit day trip planning app.
Ogunquit is just a stone's throw from Portsmouth. Plan for little chillier nights when traveling from Portsmouth in October since evenings lows in Ogunquit dip to 38°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Tue) so you can drive to Portland.
Things to do in Ogunquit
Parks · Beaches · Outdoors · Nature
Wells Beach
Ogunquit Beach
Marginal Way Walkway
Perkins Cove
See Maine Travel Guide
Portland — 2 nights
Maine's biggest and perhaps most vibrant city, Portland was established as a fishing village in 1633 and grew to become New England's largest port.
Kick off your visit on the 5th (Wed): enjoy the sea views from Portland Head Light, see where the action happens at Hadlock Field, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Old Orchard Beach.
To find traveler tips, maps, photos, and more tourist information, read Portland trip itinerary planning tool.
You can drive from Ogunquit to Portland in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. In October in Portland, expect temperatures between 62°F during the day and 43°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Thu) early enough to drive to Bar Harbor.
Things to do in Portland
Parks · Beaches · Outdoors · Historic Sites
Old Orchard Beach, Portland Head Light
Arena / Stadium
Hadlock Field
Bar Harbor, Mount Desert Island — 2 nights
Bar Harbor is a town on Mount Desert Island in Hancock County, Maine, United States. Get outdoors at Cadillac Mountain and Shore Path. Kids will appreciate attractions like Sand Beach and The Christmas Vacation Shop. Next up on the itinerary: stroll through Ocean Path, take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Saviour's Church, and look for gifts at A Little Mad.
For reviews, more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Bar Harbor day trip website.
You can drive from Portland to Bar Harbor in 3.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of bus and flight; or take a bus. In October, plan for daily highs up to 59°F, and evening lows to 42°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly back home.
Things to do in Bar Harbor
Parks · Outdoors · Nature · Trails
Cadillac Mountain
Shore Path
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Best things to do in Maine
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The Best Outdoor Activities in New Hampshire
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Vermont travel guide
Gift & Specialty Shops · Ski Areas · Historic Sites
The Green Mountain State
Known for its autumn foliage and maple syrup, Vermont is one of the country's smallest states in terms of both population and geographic area. Despite its small size and mostly rural character, the state boasts many picturesque places to visit, including Lake Champlain, one of the nation's largest freshwater bodies. Split in half by the Green Mountains--a popular holiday destination for hiking and skiing--Vermont features a rolling landscape dotted with farms and quaint towns known for their family-run inns, antique shops, and restaurants. Be sure to explore the state's many wild areas while on vacation, but beware of the so-called "mud season," a period of a few weeks when the state's unpaved roads become undrivable due to spring thaw.
New Hampshire travel guide
Geologic Formations · Theme Parks · Scenic Drive
The Granite State
One of the country's smallest and least populous states, New Hampshire's wealth of recreational offerings make it a popular vacation destination. Its many pristine natural areas attract skiers, snowmobilers, hikers, and mountaineers from around the world. Named after a county in England, New Hampshire was the first of the North American colonies to establish a government independent of Great Britain's authority. Though New Hampshire's official nickname refers to its extensive granite formations and quarries, the state's license plates carry the motto "Live Free or Die," reflecting the sense of independence prized by the famously terse natives. Find out why America's artists continue to find inspiration in New Hampshire by taking a trip to its quaint villages and sightseeing in the area's old colonial towns.
Maine travel guide
Beaches · Lighthouses · Mountains
The Pine Tree State
The easternmost state in New England, Maine features an indented coastline and forested interior, carved eons ago by receding glaciers. Maine includes more lighthouses and quaint resort villages than you could ever hope to explore in a single trip, but the state is also one of the country's most sparsely populated, the majority of its land pristine and uninhabited wilderness. The temperate coastal regions, historically supported by fishing and lobstering, contain most of the state's urban centers and are the most popular spots in the state for holidays. The sea is the focus here, so it shouldn't come as a surprise that water plays an important role in the distinct character of the state, shaping its economy, tourism, cuisine, politics, sports, and art.


On Monday, Japanese auto manufacturer Nissan has finally launched the much-awaited upgrade to its compact SUV Terrano from 2013. The all new version costs same as the previous one, ranging between 9.9 lac and 13.6 lac. The newer version is not much different incorporating a total of 22 changes with most of the changes being done on interior front.
These updates bring the new version at par with the latest in-car technology. Now, Terrano flaunts a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system integrated with satellite navigation. Other major changes include a revised dual tone interior color scheme, support for voice and graphic guidance and an all new steering wheel with integrated control buttons. The addition of dual-front airbags along with ABS and EBD to increase safety are welcome changes.
Minimal changes are done to improve the outlook of the SUV. L-shaped LED DRLs are provided along with some extra chrome work on front grills. The new bumper is slightly redesigned. Overall, it looks more or less the same, but you also get this one in Sandstone Brown finish.
The new Terrono remains as it is under the hood. Power is generated by a 1.6L petrol engine producing 103bhp and is coupled with a 5-speed manual gearbox. When it comes to diesel variant, you get two options. One being 84bhp with 5-speed manual gearbox, and other is a combination of 108bhp with a 6-speed manual or AMT gearbox.
Nissan India Operations president Guillaume Sicard confirmed that they are going to introduce 8 new cars by 2021 expanding their profile. For now, with all the new features, Nissan Terrano is going to compete with already popular Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza and Hyundai Creta.
The new Terrono remains as it is under the hood. Power is generated by a 1.6L petrol engine producing 103bhp and is coupled with a 5-speed manual gearbox.


Better lighting, lower running costs and cash back from ESCs were delivered after Out Performers was called in.
A large food manufacturer was planning to replace their existing factory lighting with induction lights and were running a trial of three different brands. Following other successful energy efficiency work that Out Performers had done on their behalf, the client asked us to confirm that the lights were suitable for a major roll-out in their plants.
Our lighting engineers undertook a detailed study of the situation and conclusively demonstrated that induction lighting was not the best solution. Our detailed business case proposed two new lighting options that would offer better lighting conditions for the staff, with lower energy and maintenance costs, and compared these to the client's preferred induction lamp. (See table below for more details.) We also proposed installing automated controls to reduce the number of hours the new lighting would need to operate, and thereby achieve additional energy savings.
The client selected their lighting option – and Out Performers then prepared all tender documents, to assist the client to select their preferred contractor. We also managed the implementation of the first stage of the upgrade, which was achieved in a tight time frame during the Christmas plant shutdown.
Ironically, just as the first stage was being finalised, two of the three induction lights that were installed for the earlier trial failed – justifying our decision to offer other lighting options with proven performance track records.
The client has reported that the staff love the new lights as they provide a better working environment. Management are happy that they have received excellent advice – and 1,412 Energy Saving Certificates to offset the costs of the upgrade for Stage 1.
More lights are on their way to Australia and will be installed progressively throughout the client's large manufacturing facility. When completed, the project will have a payback period of just three years and a return on investment of 37%.
It certainly pays to consult the experts!