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Expiring Unemployment Benefits Will Affect Thousands of Kentuckians
By Phillip M. Bailey
A Kentucky think tank is warning that unemployment benefits for tens of thousands of people in the commonwealth will expire Dec. 28 if Congress does not act.
The emergency benefits were created five years ago under President George W. Bush to combat the recession, and it now gives workers up to 73 weeks of unemployment compensation.
But for the first time lawmakers have failed to renew the assistance, which means an estimated 53,000 Kentuckians will lose income support over the next year. Progressive advocates argue the recovery is still fragile and that there are still three job-seekers for every opening.
"In an economy that's still so bad, where there's still over three job seekers for every job, these folks are going to have a very hard time replacing that income from their benefits," says Jason Bailey, director of the Kentucky Center for Economic Policy. "So they're going to be looking at potentially going to food banks or homeless shelters, or going to even more desperate measures to try to make ends meet."
Bailey says Kentucky has 98,000 fewer jobs than before the recession and the amount of time state unemployment benefits were allowed decreased by 36 percent. Added to that are federal sequester cuts and recently proposed reductions to food stamps for low-income residents.
Some lawmakers such as Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., however, argue further extensions of these benefits are a "disservice" to workers because it detours employers from hiring them.
"I do support unemployment benefits for the 26 weeks that they're paid for. If you extend it beyond that, you do a disservice to these workers," he said, appearing on "Fox News Sunday."
"When you allow people to be on unemployment insurance for 99 weeks, you're causing them to become part of this perpetual unemployed group in our economy. And it really – while it seems good, it actually does a disservice to the people you're trying to help," Paul said.
A Paul spokesman pointed WFPL to this study by the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston when asked which report the senator was citing.
Other studies appear to concur with Paul's assessment of the situation in part, even though the conclusions on which policy works best remains foggy.
Recent research from Henry Farber of Princeton University and Robert Valletta of the San Francisco Fed shows that paying extended unemployment benefits slightly increases the unemployment rate. The unemployment rate was about 0.4 percentage points higher in 2010 — it was 9.0 percent instead of 8.6 percent — than it would have been without the benefits, according to their estimates.
Despite the extension of long-term unemployment benefits last December, the number of those who haven't had a job in more than six months fell by 718,000 in the past 12 months. Some of the long-term unemployed are finding jobs.
On average, the benefits give the long-term unemployed workers $1,100 per month.
Those in favor of another extension argue these income supplements also represent a stimulus for the economy, which if taken away could lower the Gross Domestic Product by 0.2 percent next year. It is also coming at a time when more reports are showing the income gap is hurting the U.S. economy,
"This is the exact wrong thing we should be doing in an economy that's so weak and so in need of additional spending," says Bailey. "It's taking money out of people's pockets that they would spend at local businesses. So it harms not just them, but local economies across the state."
The issue is expected to be taken back up when Congress reconvenes in January.
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Check out these happy hour hot spots, delicious dining locales and nightlife venues in Downtown.
Downtown is the heart of Minneapolis—the center of the Minnesota. And with a wealth of options for bar-hopping, dining out and dancing the night away, we're sure you'll experience an exciting night out in the big city.
The neighborhood's metropolitan vibe is palpable and the Downtown skyscrapers stretch stories upon stories into the horizon, providing a scenic backdrop next to Mississippi River.
Bars, lounges, clubs and restaurants are a blend of tourists and locals. Many opt to walk from place to place, or hop aboard for a quick loop around Downtown.
In Minneapolis, many happy hours last from 4 or 5 in the afternoon until 8 p.m., offering a great window of opportunity to score drinks and light bites on the cheap.
Get a seafood fix on the cheap with $2 oysters, $5 fried shrimp and lobster poutine for just $9. The so lid lineup of food and drink specials sweeten the deal for a happy hour.
Beer geeks already love Republic, but that appreciation goes even deeper during happy hour with $2 off all beers and ciders. Fries are just $3 and a burger runs $6.
Come check out Prime 6's daily Happy Hour from 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM or bring us your favorite Happy Hour special and we will do our best to meet and exceed your favorite Happy Hour. At Prime 6, we want you to be at home! Prime 6 is now open in City Center directly across the hall from the famous Fogo de Chão. We created a globally inspired menu that includes specials from all of our previous restaurants, including South Beach, for those who remember!
Between the rustic romance of the place and whimsical French decor, Barbette's happy hour offers a petite but delicious menu of amusements, $5 share plates paired with $4 drinks.
Large, two-story venue in the heart of downtown Minneapolis was added to the Twin Cities club scene last year.
Highlights: Thursday is 18-and-older night (10 p.m.-close; $5). Liquid Saturdays include $2 drink specials; DJs spin hip-hop, rock and house (21 and older; 10 p.m.-close; free before 10:30 p.m., $10 after).
Start downtown on Nicollet Mall at Barrio Tequila Bar, where you'll do your best to ignore Minneapolis most comprehensive selection of tequila as you order off the Cerveza Cocktail menu, which consists of a Pacifico/chipotle/lime/Maggi michelada and the muddled Fresno pepper/Dos Equis El Toro.
For decades, the club where "Purple Rain" was filmed has been — and continues to be — where the cool kids hang out.
Last Call downtown Minneapolis the new hot spot to hit the twin cities has a wide selection of whiskeys. Want to … From great appetizers to amazing burgers, Last Call has the best food to pair with your favorite cold beer.
A popular downtown Minneapolis bar and restaurant. The Pourhouse,l ..Sports bar & nightclub has happy hours & live music plus signature cocktails, craft beers & burgers.. Home of the best party downtown!. Downtown Minneapolis, MN.
Vibrant, American cuisine and fresh sushi, perfect for any occasion. CRAVE American Kitchen & Sushi Bar is a dining experience unlike any other. CRAVE located in the La Salle Plaza in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Our creative culture, incredible talent and truly amazing venues make Minneapolis a great place to play, hear and discover music of all types. With a variety of beloved local performers and world-wide stars to provide you with an outstanding show, we know it will be a night out you'll never forget. Music in Minneapolis is one-of-a-kind so be prepared to experience the culture that makes us rock.
The music lover's dream. There's always live music happening at First Ave. With two separate performance spaces equaling an 1,800-person capacity and over 550 concerts a year, there's always a chance to catch your favorite band or tune in to something new. It's also the spot with the famous Star Wall, where you'll find Prince's star among many other celebrated musicians.
A place you just have to experience to believe. The historic Varsity Theater just underwent a one million-dollar interior renovation, and it's phenomenal. The energy here cannot be beat. Check out the neighborhood just north of Minneapolis, Dinkytown, before or after the show.
With a wide variety of shows and a diverse line-up of artists, The Cabooze is sure to introduce you to something new. Check out their schedule to see who they have this week and get ready for an awesome night out.
The Fine Line Music Café, located in the trendy Warehouse District, is a swanky live music venue with thousands of nationally and regionally known acts. They've had big names and local artists ranging from Ben Harper, Alanis Morissette, John Mayer, Buddy Guy, The Neville Brothers, Amos Lee, The Black Keys, The Avett Brothers, Raphael Saadiq, and Lady Gaga. Check out the schedule to see who's playing.


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archaeology Social Sciences 100%
Archaeology Arts & Humanities 61%
Native Americans Arts & Humanities 29%
Historical Archaeology Arts & Humanities 28%
History Arts & Humanities 24%
Archaeologists Arts & Humanities 22%
Community Archaeology Arts & Humanities 21%
Heritage Arts & Humanities 20%
A Creole Synthesis: Archaeology of the Culturally Mixed Heritage Silas Tobias Site in Setauket, New York
Matthews, C. N., 4 May 2019, In: Journal of African Diaspora Archaeology and Heritage. 8, 1-2, p. 8-32 25 p.
Sila 100%
Native Americans 50%
American 49%
Heritage 48%
Assemblages, routines, and social justice research in community archaeology
Matthews, C. N., 3 Jul 2019, In: Journal of Community Archaeology and Heritage. 6, 3, p. 220-226 7 p.
Community Archaeology 100%
Social Justice 66%
Assemblages 64%
Refuge and Support: An Introduction
Matthews, C. N., 4 May 2019, In: Journal of African Diaspora Archaeology and Heritage. 8, 1-2, p. 1-7 7 p.
Material Culture 57%
Archaeological Sites 32%
Aspiration 31%
Thematic 26%
Created Communities: Segregation and the History of Plural Sites on Eastern Long Island, New York
Matthews, C. N. & Manfra McGovern, A., 1 Mar 2018, In: Historical Archaeology. 52, 1, p. 30-50 21 p.
Segregation 100%
segregation 87%
people of color 38%
A counter-archaeology of labor and leisure in Setauket, New York
Phillippi, B. D. & Matthews, C. N., 27 May 2017, In: World Archaeology. 49, 3, p. 357-371 15 p.
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With fork in hand, this Spartan is making his way to lunch! Nutrition and wellness sayings on attractive LineSigns... guide the students... while they march along the lunch line... to good health! All good Spartans start their day with breakfast here at Spartan Way Cafe!


Bednet is a private initiative that was born from the idea that even sick children have the right to education. Thanks to internet, the association links children with chronic or long-term illnesses, between 6-18 years old, with their classmates in Flanders. Thus, these children can follow live courses given in their absence and keep in touch with their professors and other students in the class.
The sick child follows its courses live online. A regional partner, the parents and the school collaborate to decide the courses and duration of lessons for each individual. Half the children are cancer patients who must live in isolated conditions. Bednet diminishes this isolation and facilitates the return to school since contact with the class was maintained.
The system set up by Bednet is simple and allows the student to work with the class materials and exercises. The system uses a laptop and a suitable apparatus for sick children, which allows them to follow the courses, ask questions and communicate with each class.
A permanent helpdesk can resolve technical issues. A team of nine people keep track of the beneficiary children and their families.
To equip an increasing number of sick children, the association must invest in new computer equipment (to be placed in the classrooms and homes): laptops, cameras, printers. Each device, made freely available to children at a cost of about € 2200.
collection of computers and equipment: at the end of the school year, all computers are removed to be revised. The association is looking for a company that may assist in this operation, for example, using a big car at their disposal.
Audit info : These figures result from the annual accounts which have been audited by CDO Audit en Advies, auditor IBR-IRE.
The available amounts on 31/12/2016 are 152.142 €. The available amounts are defined as the difference between the current assets and the sum of debts and provisions.
The available amounts on 31/12/2015 are -59.854 €. The available amounts are defined as the difference between the current assets and the sum of debts and provisions.
The available amounts on 31/12/2014 are -56.171 €. The available amounts are defined as the difference between the current assets and the sum of debts and provisions.
Audit info : These figures result from the annual accounts which have been audited by Primaccount, chartered accountant and member of the IEC-IAB member number 222467 N 04).
The available amounts on 31/12/2013 are 20.061 €. The available amounts are defined as the difference between the current assets and the sum of debts and provisions.
Projects, activities: this item also includes all costs related to the acquisition, maintenance and repair of ICT-material, all of which is indispensabe in putting the child in touch with his or her classroom. Amortizations: this item refers to of projectrelated material, such as computers and cameras.
Audit info : These figures result from the annual accounts which have been audited by Primaccount, chartered accountant and member of the IEC-IAB.
The available amounts on 31/12/2012 are 53.927 €. The available amounts are defined as the difference between the current assets and the sum of debts and provisions.
Projects, activities: this item also includes all costs related to the acquisition, maintenance and repair of ICT-material, all of which is indispensabe in putting the child in touch with his or her classroom. Amortizations: refers to projectrelated material, such as computers and cameras.
The available amounts on 31/12/2011 are 66.747 €. The available amounts are defined as the difference between the current assets and the sum of debts and provisions.
Projects, activities: this item also includes all costs related to the acquisition, maintenance and repair of ICT-material, all of which is indispensabe in putting the child in touch with his or her classroom. Amortizations: amortizations of projectrelated material, such as computers and cameras.


'Have you seen my coat?' says the book.
99.9% of the poetry that I read does nothing for me. But that 0.1% that touches me makes the search worth while, and my life vastly better because of it.
I agree. Poetry is worth reading for that one poem in a thousand that makes life better. But I suspect this is as much about the poets as the poems?


I'm not a betting man but I'm willing to bet that the light isn't supposed to be hanging by one screw and dangling off the wooden beam. I'm also one that likes to live dangerously so I'm going to see if I wake up the next morning with that light sitting inside my passenger seat. I can't really do much honestly. The management here is so strict that everyone has a parking pass and the parking from the port to the non-ported spots have different passes. If I moved my car it's pretty much gonna get towed. If it does fall, I hope it doesn't fall in a swinging motion and go through my window. I'd rather have it just drop onto my neighbor's car, haha.
This of course is Phaze2 TJ's S2000. I don't know how this guy constantly gets new wheels and manages to fit basically anything on a stock body S2000, but then again I managed to completely burn a waffle in the microwave today…wait what are we talking about? Love TJ's builds, both this S2000 as well as his previous red S2k. I just hope he would follow through and finish a car for once and not try to sell it every month. Thumbs-up for the homie TJ though, S2000 wheel-fitment king….
i love honda cars, i mean in terms of looks. i just wish i could own one someday.
but i hate the new cr-v, i love the older version of it.
DAMN! Those BBS on the fit is sick! can't wait to put mines on. 😛 Florida is doin' it BIG!
VIP inspired Accords are tight. Here's some pictures of one I saved a long time ago.
Joey, you got carried away with your story and there's still no pics of your car. Stop side tracking dude!
what are those mirrors called found on the fit and where can i get them?


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Went shopping today for a wireless router and a SDRAM at an IT haven in town. It's called 'Low Yat Plaza'. Walking round and round, we managed to purchase a Netgear wireless router for RM95. Its a real bargain actually because the salesperson made a mistake quoting the price. At its cheapest, it shouldn't be anything less than RM100.
Finding the SDRAM is a bigger problem. My computer is a 1st generation Pentium IV. It uses the PC-100 SDRAM which is practically obsolete. We found some recycled ones and it costs a bomb, RM180 at the cheapest. Phooey ... for a 2nd-hand part! I might as well buy a new one at RM250 which I found subsequently. In the end, I managed to buy a new one for RM195 and it comes with manufacturer's lifetime warranty.
... he just cannot understand why we have to pay so much for an old RAM card when the newer DDR2 cards are so much cheaper. Well, reluctantly, he paid for it. Unless he wants to pay 10x more for a new notebook I am eyeing!


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Trade Marks FAQs
We've put together a list of our most frequently asked questions around Trade Marks and Intellectual Property, so you can get an understanding of what it is, how it applies to you, and how to protect your business.
What is a trade mark?
Why do I need a trade mark?
Why is trade marking so important in 2019?
What do I need to trade mark?
Do I need to trade mark my business name?
What is the difference between a business name and a trade mark?
Can I register a trade mark for a hashtag?
What are the different classes of trade mark?
Do I need a lawyer to apply for my trade mark?
How much does it cost to register a trade mark in Australia?
Should I Register My Brand On The Amazon Brand Registry?
What do I do if I find someone using my trade mark?
Should I register my business name or logo as a trade mark?
What's the headstart application process?
Do I need to trade mark my logo and my tag-line?
Should I register a composite trade mark?
Can I extend my trade mark application to more classes?
How long does it take to get trade marks in Australia?
Do I need to register my trade marks in Australia?
Do I get protected in other countries with my Australian trade mark?
Q. How long does my trade mark registration last?
Once a trade mark is registered, it initially lasts for 10 years from the date of filing your application. It can be renewed every 10 years by paying renewal fees to ensure that your trade mark is kept alive indefinitely. Government renewal fees are currently $400 per class but these could change at any time.
It's important to note that you must actively use your trade mark once it is registered or it can be removed on the grounds of non-use. Click here to learn more about Non-Use Removal Application.
Q. Can I use the ™ or ® symbol on my trade mark?
Once you have a registered trade mark it is strongly recommended that you mark your brand and any products with the ® symbol. This puts others on notice to respect your trade mark. It is illegal to use the ® symbol before your trade mark is registered.
You may use the ™ symbol on your brand material if you have not filed a trade mark application or you have a pending trade mark but it is not essential and it gives you no legal rights.
Q. Can I change the name and/or address of my trade mark?
Yes, an online request needs to be made to IP Australia stating the new name and/or address.
If you have changed your name you need to provide evidence to show the change. If it is a minor amendment to your name, no evidence is generally required.
No evidence is required if you are simply updating your address.
Q. Who can register a trade mark?
A trade mark must be registered in the name of an individual, a company or a trust. It's not possible to register a trade mark in the name of a business.
Before filing a trade mark application it's important to make sure that the applicant owns the trade mark. This is particularly important if your trade mark includes artwork (ie, a logo). The copyright in the artwork must be owned by the applicant. Therefore, the applicant may need to purchase the copyright in the artwork before an application to register a trade mark is filed at IP Australia.
Q. Can I amend my trade mark application?
Yes, in some circumstances. If you have filed a TM Headstart application you have a small time frame (usually 5 days) to make amendments. You may have to pay an additional fee to do this.
It's not possible to make substantive changes to your actual trade mark once it's been filed at IP Australia. A new application will need to be filed.
You can change your name and address and limit the goods and/or services you originally filed your application with, by filing an amendment request at IP Australia.
Q. Do I need to do a search before I file a trade mark application?
It's recommended to search the IP Australia database to check there are no identical or similar trade marks already on the register.
In saying that, if you are filing your application through the TM Headstart system, a pre-assessment application is filed and IP Australia undertakes a preliminary search to check if they anticipate there to be any problems with your application. This is a quick and cheap way to find out about any potential issues IP Australia will raise before you pay the full filing fees.
Q. Will I receive a refund if my trade mark does not get registered?
Once a trade mark is filed at IP Australia, only very limited amendments are allowed to be made. If your trade mark is rejected, it's not possible to get a refund on the government fees.
This is why it's best to get legal advice before filing your application as to whether or not your trade mark is likely to succeed.
Q. Once IP Australia accepts my trade mark, am I guaranteed to get it registered?
No. Once your application is accepted, you will receive the official Notice of Acceptance. Assuming no objections are raised during examination, you should receive the Notice of Acceptance about 5 months after filing your application.
Your application is then advertised in the Trade Marks Journal and it will be open for public inspection for 2 months. During this time anybody may oppose your application.
If an intention to oppose is filed by a third party, you will receive notification from IP Australia.
If no intention to oppose is filed, your application will proceed to registration and the Certificate of Registration will issue around 7.5 months from filing your application.
Q. Does my registered trade mark mean I am entitled to the domain name?
No. Having a registered trade mark doesn't automatically entitle you to the domain name.
Q. How do I reply to an Adverse Report received from IP Australia?
When responding to an Adverse Report, it's best to get legal advice relating to your particular case. Your advisor can then prepare appropriate arguments and file it at IP Australia.
Q. Are my details open to the public when I file an application?
Yes, once your application has been filed with IP Australia, your trade mark details are uploaded to the IP Australia database for anybody to view. This includes:
the name of your trade mark
the goods/services you wish to protect
the date of filing
the owner's name and address
the address for service
If you are concerned about having your personal details on record, you can use a PO box or if you are engaging a lawyer, you can use their address.
Q. What can I do if my trade mark expires?
Trade marks need to be renewed every 10 years.
If your trade mark is not renewed by the expiry date, there is a 6 month grace period within which you can pay the renewal fee to keep your trade mark alive. Monthly extension fees will also need to be paid to IP Australia.
Once the 6 month grace period has expired, your trade mark will be removed from the register and you will no longer have any rights to your trade mark. A new application will need to be filed.
There are a number of factors to consider before re-filing your application, such as someone else is already using the same or similar trade mark to yours. Because you have previously registered your trade mark, it does not automatically mean you will get it registered again.
If you have an expired or removed trade mark please get in touch with us so we can give you the best course of action going forward.
Q. What is the difference between a Trade Mark Application and a Trade Mark Registration?
When you file a request at IP Australia to register a trade mark, this is known as a trade mark application. Your trade mark application is then run through an examination process and if allowable, your trade mark application will get accepted. Your application is then advertised in the Trade Marks Journal which means it is open for the public to oppose your application for a period of 2 months. If your trade mark is not opposed you'll then receive a Certificate of Registration.
Once you receive a Certificate of Registration (at least 7.5 months after filing your application), you will have a trade mark registration. A trade mark registration gives you legal protection for the next 10 years when you can pay renewal fees every 10 years to keep it alive indefinitely.
Q. What is the Advertisement Period?
Once a trade mark application is accepted, the application is advertised in the official Trade Marks Journal. Other people have 2 months from the date of advertisement to oppose the application by filing a notice of intention to oppose.
Q. Do I have to use my trade mark?
If you have a trade mark registration that you did not intend to use on the goods or services for which you have protection for, someone may oppose your registration on the ground that you did not intend to use it.
If you have a trade mark registration which you have used but have stopped using it, someone may apply to have your trade mark removed on the grounds of non-use.
Q. What are the trade mark costs set by IP Australia?
Click here to see the costs for a trade mark application in Australia from filing to registration.
GST is not payable on any IP Australia fees.
If you have any questions at all, please don't hesitate to contact us.
Q. How do I to type a Registered Trade Mark Symbol?
If you have a registered trade mark, it's advisable to add the Registered Trade Mark Symbol to your branding.
The easiest way to do this is:
Windows-based computer
Hold down the "Alt" key and type 0174. This will create ®
Macintosh computer
Hold down the "Option" key and press "R"


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If he "dreams" of training Barça, it was "too early" for Xavi – Transfers
The former Spanish midfielder returned to the reasons that led him to refuse FC Barcelona.
Xavi at the head of Barça? It's no. Not yet. Despite requests from the Catalan club to take over from Ernesto Valverde, who was sacked earlier this week, the former Spanish international (39) and current coach of Al Sadd, in Qatar, said no. The reason ? "It's too early," he said at a press conference, confirming the negotiations of the past few days. Éric Abidal and Oscar Grau came to see him in Doha, trying to convince him … In vain. "But don't doubt that it's my dream in the future to train Barça," said the former world champion, double European champion and four-time winner of the Champions League. And Xavi added, regarding the new Barcelona coach: "I love Quique Setien, his way of working, and I hope he will succeed in Barcelona."
" READ ALSO – First and collect: Valverde is (really) no exception
FC Barcelona president Josep Bartomeu also returned to the subject in the columns of SPORT : "Clearly, Xavi will be the Barça coach one day, I have no doubt about that. He has the ability, he understands our football perfectly, he wants to and one day he will. But now it's Quique Setien, and I think, I hope, everything will be fine because he arrives motivated and that he said he wanted to follow our philosophy and our style of play. "First test Sunday, against Granada (21h). For Xavi, we will have to wait. His contract in Qatar runs until June 2020. That of Quique Setien, formerly stationed at Betis Seville, until 2021. At the same time as the next elections for the presidency of FC Barcelona. Xavi is said to be close to candidate Victor Font.
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Policy Implications: Japan, UK, Sweden, Europe
October 18, 2012 Euro, Germany, Japan, Sterling, Sweden, United Kingdom
There have been a few developments that may impact policy expectations. First, in Japan, recent reports suggest a more robust policy response. Prime Minister Noda is preparing a using funds in the FY12 budget that are not earmarked, for stimulus program. The political difficulty is that the opposition LDP is blocking the issuance of new bonds until Noda calls for an election, which he seemed to agree to in order to get the controversial sales tax hike approved.
Although there is rightfully much discussion of the looming fiscal cliff in the US,considerably less attention is paid to the fiscal cliff in Japan, where the government has warned it will run out of money by the end of next month. At the same time, the BOJ is expected to come under more pressure internally and externally to ease policy further at the Oct 30 meeting. Following the government's three consecutive economic downgrades, the BOJ's new forecasts are likely to recognize that its inflation target is unlikely to be met over the next two years.
The Nikkei rallied 2% to three week highs on the back of the weaker yen. The dollar has trading at its best level against the yen since late August. The JPY79.40 area corresponds to the 200-day moving average and the late August high comes in near JPY79.60. This area may be difficult to breech and there is talk of selling interest emerging around there.
Second, the BOE minutes released yesterday and the better than expected retail sales report today (0.6% headline vs 0.3% consensus) have thrown some doubt into the market over whether the gilt purchases scheme will be extended next month when the current program is completed. We are still inclined to expect an extension of the program to lean against the still strong economic headwinds and the government's austerity agenda.
Sterling is consolidating yesterday's gains against the dollar. The $1.6100-$1.6180 range is likely to confined the near-term price action. Sterling has lagged behind the euro and is also trading within yesterday's ranges on the cross. Resistance for the euro is seen near GBP0.8140 and a break of GBP0.8090 is needed to signal profit-taking ahead of the weekend.
Third, Governor Ingves of the Riksbank has dampened expectations for a Swedish rate cut. This has sent the Swedish krona sharply higher, and ironically this currency strength is likely to support the more dovish members of the board, like Svensson and Ekholm. The Riksbank meets on October 25 and because the economy has slowed more than expected (understandable in the face of the recession in the euro area) with headline and core inflation below 1%, expectations have built for a rate cut. This had weighed on the krona (vs the euro) over the last few weeks, despite the general risk on environment, and now it is playing catch-up.
Fourth, the banking union was supposed to be a key item in the EU heads of state summit that begins today. Prospects for a single bank supervisor in Europe has been dealt a significant setback, although it might not be immediately obvious. The Financial Times claims to have secured a paper from the EU Council's top legal adviser that argue the current proposal to make the ECB the single supervisory goes beyond current treaties.
The European Commission that made the proposals wants to avoid treaty changes due to the protracted period required and possible rejections, as has been experienced over the years on a number of occasions. In addition, it was initially hoped that non-euro area countries would participate, but are reluctant to do so without representation on the ECB, which the legal opinion said is not possible.
Countries like Sweden,. Hungary and Poland have threatened to veto the banking union plans unless they can participate in the oversight decisions. The legal opinion also suggests that the ECB might not be able to legally establish a separate decision-making mechanism for the supervisory function. This also means that Germany's hope of having more say over on supervisory matters was setback
The ECB hoped to finish its draft of the supervisory design over the next several weeks. The most important take away from this is that this is yet another indication that the bank supervisory is not going to be established in the coming months. In turn, this means that banks will not be able to borrow directly from the ESM.
Policy Implications: Japan, UK, Sweden, Europe Reviewed by Marc Chandler on October 18, 2012 Rating: 5


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Q: React Native useEffect API Call I'm working on an App, which has a search function / page. Now I want some information (an array of meals, not that important) to be loaded when the page opens and then via props given to the subpages from the root search site.
import { Div, Text, Button, Input } from "react-native-magnus";
import { useState, useCallback, useMemo, useRef, useEffect } from 'react';
import searchFoodInformation from "../utils/searchFoodInformation";
import { SafeAreaView, View, FlatList, StyleSheet, StatusBar, TouchableOpacity } from 'react-native';
import BottomSheet from "react-native-gesture-bottom-sheet";
import FoodInformationModal from "./FoodInformationModal";
import { Dimensions } from 'react-native';
import mealsByDay from "../utils/mealsByDayAndUser";

const Search = ({navigation, route}) => {
    const bottomSheet = useRef();
    const [searchString, setSearchString] = useState("")
    const [error, setError] = useState('');
    const [results, setResults] = useState("")
    const [clickedInfo, setClickedInfo] = useState({})
    const [meals, setMeals] = useState(null)
    const [loading, setLoading] = useState(true)

    useEffect(() => {
        (async () => {
            try {
                const mealsByDayRes = await mealsByDay("10-01-2022");
                if (mealsByDayRes != null) {
                    setMeals(mealsByDayRes);
                }
            } catch (error) {
                console.log(error);
            }
            setLoading(false);
        })();
    }, [])

    const SearchForFoodInformation = () => {
        setError("")
        setResults("")
        searchFoodInformation(searchString).then((res) => {
            try {
                if (res.searchFoodInformation.error != "") {
                    setError(res.searchFoodInformation.error)
                    setResults("")
                } else {
                    setError("")
                    setResults(res.searchFoodInformation.foodInformation)
                }
            } catch (error) {
                alert(error)
            }
        }).catch(error => {setError(error)})
    }

    try {
        if (route.params.params) {
            setSearchString(route.params.params.data)
            route.params.params = null
            SearchForFoodInformation()
        }
    } catch (e) {
    }

    const Item = ({ element }) => (
        <TouchableOpacity
            onPress={() => {
               setClickedInfo(element)
               bottomSheet.current.show()
            }}
        >
            <View style={styles.item}>
                <Text>{element.name}</Text>
            </View>
        </TouchableOpacity>
    );

    const renderItem = ({ item }) => (
        <Item element={item} />
    );

    return (
        <>
        {}
        {!loading ? (
            meals != null ? (

                {error.length > 0 ? <Text color="black" p="md" borderStyle="solid" borderColor="red" borderWidth={3} rounded={16} m={10} bg="red"> {error} </Text> : null }

                        <Input icon="ios-search" placeholder="Search" onChangeText={(text) => setSearchString(text)} value={searchString} mr="10%" ml="1%" />
                        <Button onPress={() => {SearchForFoodInformation()}} alignSelf="center" rounded="md" mr={"1%"} ml="auto">Suchen</Button>

                    { results.length > 0 &&

                            <FlatList
                                data={results}
                                renderItem={renderItem}
                            />

                    }
                    <BottomSheet hasDraggableIcon ref={bottomSheet} height={Dimensions.get("screen").height * 0.9}>
                       <FoodInformationModal id={clickedInfo.id} name={clickedInfo.name} nutrients={clickedInfo.nutrients} description={clickedInfo.description} meals={meals}/>
                    </BottomSheet>

            ) : (
                <Text>Loading...</Text>
            )) : (
                <Text>Loading...</Text>
            )
            }

        </>
    );
}

const styles = StyleSheet.create({
    container: {
        flex: 1,
        marginTop: StatusBar.currentHeight || 0,
    },
    item: {
        backgroundColor: '#eee',
        padding: 20,
        marginVertical: 8,
        marginHorizontal: 16,
    }
})

export default Search

But the call for mealsByDay isn't executed and so the value is always undefined, but the site renders like the values is not null.
Thanks

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Remains of the Day: Jobs report
By Dan Moren
One report says Steve Jobs was intimately involved with the four-inch iPhone, while another says he was working on creating the best car ever. Only one person can set the record straight for a major motion picture event. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the remainders for Friday, May 18, 2012.
Apple Said To Plan Overhaul Of IPhone With Bigger Screen (Bloomberg)
The rumors of an iPhone with a larger, 4-inch display continue, with Bloomberg reporting that Steve Jobs worked heavily on the design before his death. I hear it was just one of many plans that the former Apple CEO left behind, including one for unlimited clean energy.
J. Crew CEO, Apple Board Member Mickey Drexler Reveals Steve Jobs' iCar Dream, Confirms "Living Room" Plans (Fast Company)
Speaking of the late Steve Jobs, Apple board member and J. Crew CEO Mickey Drexler said at a conference that Jobs's dream was to create an iCar. Jobs, however, never actually designed it, though that hasn't stopped Drexler from estimating that the creation would have accounted for "probably 50% of the market." Of course, if Jobs had really had his way, the other half of the market would have probably been the iCar Mini.
Sorkin says Jobs movie won't be straight biography (Reuters)
Along with the news that noted scribe Aaron Sorkin will be penning the film adaptation of Steve Jobs's biography comes an additional detail: Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak has been hired as a "tutor" for Sorkin, on both technical aspects as well as on Jobs himself. Just as long as this doesn't turn into Sorkin's adaptation of iWoz.
Product News:
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Time for Change - Here is Why!
Candidates for City Council are featured in this video produced by the City of Cupertino, including Liang Chao.
Dr. Liang-Fang "Liang" Chao (趙良方) and her husband Weixun Cao have lived in Cupertino for over 20 years, raising their two sons who attend local schools. She is now an elected member of the Cupertino Union School District Board of Education, where she regularly interfaces with the community on issues of concern and brings them to the attention of the school district administration.
Liang holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Princeton University, and has taught at the university level in the United States and abroad prior to moving to Silicon Valley. After a career in high-tech, Liang now devotes her time to education and community issues.
In 2017, Liang received the CREST (Cupertino Recognizes Extra Steps Taken) Award from the City of Cupertino for her contributions to our community.
Teaming up with millenials to teach Computer Science to underprivileged high school students in East San Jose.
Selected to be an EnCorps fellow. The EnCorps STEM Teachers Fellowship recruits, selects, develops and supports the best and brightest STEM professionals as an innovative, long-term solution to the shortage of high quality, impactful educators for under-resourced students in high needs schools.
Volunteers with the DeAnza Lions Club and is Chair of the 2019 Ride4Diabetes event.
Regularly volunteers at voter registration drives for new citizens in partnership with the Asian Law Alliance.
Currently a Board member of YMCA Camp Campbell, an outdoor residence camp program, dedicated to serving the community and underprivileged children.
Software Engineer, Quickturn and then Cadence Design Systems, 18 years.
Visiting Researcher, Technical University of Munich, Germany, 2 years.
Assistant Professor, Department of Computer and Electrical Engineering, Iowa State University, 3 years.
Skiing, biking, hiking and visiting beaches with family and friends.
I used to love ballroom dancing, swimming, gardening, and painting. Now I only have time to take cellphone photos of what I appreciate since my new hobby is volunteering.


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Category Archives: Collections
Collections, Society, Talks
February Meeting – Recent additions to our collection; Feb. 12th, 7:30pm
February 11, 2020 elthamhistory	Leave a comment
Wednesday, 12th February at 7:30 p.m.
Steam locomotive D3-639 passing through the level crossing at Wattletree Road, Eltham c.1970 (Photo: George Coop)
In previous years for our first meeting of the year, we have investigated some treasured pictures from our archives. This meeting we will showcase some of the highlights from new acquisitions and donations throughout 2019, as well as some of our other collections digitised during the year.
These are available due to the consistent efforts of our collections team, who over recent years has been active in scanning and cataloguing a range of images, including to our extensive catalogue on the Victorian Collections website.
Many of images to be shown at this meeting are still awaiting cataloguing online on Victorian Collections and so this will present
their first public viewing.
Our meeting will be held at our usual venue, the Eltham Senior Citizens' Centre in Library Place Eltham. Members and guests are
welcome to attend. Please note our meetings now start at 7.30pm.
We look forward to seeing you then.
February Meeting – Photos of Eltham from earlier days; 13th Feb. 8pm
February 7, 2019 elthamhistory	1 Comment
Wednesday, 13th February at 8pm
Construction of Eltham Town Park (Memorial Park), c.July 1973 (from the collection of Eltham District Historical Society @elthamhistory)
As has happened previously at our first meeting of the year, we are going to again have a night when we will investigate some treasured pictures from our archives.
The difference this time is that we will view and discuss some photographs of Eltham, in earlier days, that you may never have
seen before.
These are available due to the consistent efforts of our collections team, who over the last two years has been active in scanning and cataloguing a range of images to our pages on the Victorian Collections website.
Members and visitors are welcome to attend this meeting, on Wednesday 13th February 2018, at 8:00 pm at the Eltham Senior Citizen's Centre. We look forward to seeing you then.
Collections, District, People, Society, ThrowbackThursday
ThrowbackThursday: ArtStreams Magazine, 1996-2005
A sample of ArtStreams magazines from the collection of Eltham District Historical Society @elthamhistory
#ThrowbackThursday – Today we time travel back October 1996. The former Shire of Eltham Municipal Offices building has recently been bulldozed and razed from existence. A planning permit has been issued to build a shop, petrol station and community facility on the site and the Eltham Community Action Group has just been formed as a consequence.
Peter Dougherty who has been involved in the local art scene for many years has just established a new arts magazine, ArtStreams, for which he acts as publisher and editor. Volume 1, No. 1, November 1996 edition has just gone on sale. Peter's comments on the various branches of the arts are widely respected. His "The Arts" column in the Diamond Valley Leader presents a brief summary for a much wider cross section of the local community. Peter also operates his own gallery and the Artstreams Cafe at the St Andrews market. Peter has a wealth of knowledge about present day and historical aspects of local art and artists.
Unfortunately the recent events were too close to publication to reference in the inaugural issue but his editorial comment published in the second issue is reproduced below.
Scrapbook album created 1997 by a member of the Eltham Community Action Group in participation with various artists, writers, local business people and other local citizens, which was sent to Planning Minister Maclellan in protest of proposed plans to sell the former Eltham Shire Office site at 895 Main Road Eltham to develop a Shell Service Station and Hungry Jacks fast food outlet. The purpose was to express what is unique about the character of Eltham, why people live and work there and why such a development would be out of character and inappropriate for the Eltham Gateway along with alternative development proposals. This protest was the catalyst for the formation of the Eltham Community Action Group. (from the collection of Eltham District Historical Society @elthamhistory )
ArtStreams magazine was published for ten years. In all there were ten volumes commencing with Vol. 1, No. 1, November 1996 and finishing with Vol 10. No. 5, Summer Edition 2005-06.
Eltham District Historical Society is very fortunate to hold a complete set of Volumes 1-9 and recently they have been digitised in their entirety and will prove to be an extremely valuable resource for researching our local art and cultural scene. However, we are missing all five issues from Volume 10, the final volume published.
Do you have, or know of someone who may have issues from Volume 10 who would be willing to donate them to us to complete our collection, or at least loan them to us for digitisation? We would be most appreciative of the opportunity to complete this wonderful collection and build upon the resource it will offer to our community.
Notice of Applications for Planning Permit, 895 Main Road, Eltham, September 1996 ( from the collection of Eltham District Historical Society @elthamhistory )
"my word", Peter Dougherty, ArtStreams, Dec 1996-Jan 1997, p2
The vacating of the former Eltham shire office building presented an opportunity for the Shire of Nillumbik to use it to serve the needs of the community. The loss of the building presents the opportunity to replace it with one which will serve those needs and provide a visual welcome to the township of Eltham.
Whatever is built on that site will become the new face of Eltham and form part of the library-Shillinglaw Cottage mini environment. The commissioners have apparently decided that a hamburger joint, petrol station and video store will do the job.
Looked at from a needs perspective these uses are hard to justify. Eltham has a petrol station on the corner of Mt Pleasant Road, another in Bridge Street and two on the main road heading north. There can't be too many cars on the road that couldn't make it from any of these to another without refuelling.
The community is already well served in the area of fast food services, and if another hamburger outlet is really needed it could probably be accommodated within the existing shopping centre. With the arrival of cable TV, it would appear that video rental is not likely to be a spectacular growth industry and the community is already well served.
So what does Eltham need?
The Shire Council is launching a strategy to attract more tourism into the region with hopes of generating $27 million annually. Currently the tourism dollar is earned from such sources as St Andrews Market, Montsalvat, Sugarloaf Reservoir, the Diamond Valley Railway and a growing wine industry.
With careful marketing more income may be obtainable from these areas, but shouldn't we also be looking closely at our other already recognised regional assets. Now could be the time to utilise the depth of creative talent and expertise which resides in the shire.
Nillumbik has many performing artists who, due to lack of facilities, always work outside the area, and visual artists in all fields who exhibit elsewhere because there are not enough suitable venues at home. With the best will in the world those working in the Shire's arts areas cannot stretch the present facilities to meet the demand.
Political will to explore other possibilities was lacking when the decision was made to hand part of Montsalvat's grounds over to the cemetery. This action severely diminished Montsalvat's viability as a venue and led inevitably to the loss of the Jazz Festival and the prestige and income that it brought to Nillumbik.
A bold decision now could redress some of this loss and add to Nillumbik's potential in the cultural tourism area without putting too much pressure on the environmental and ecological treasures which at present constitute so much of our major tourism assets.
Eltham District Historical Society Newsletter No. 161, March 2005
895 Main RoadArtStreamsEltham Community Action GroupEltham Shire OfficeMunicipal OfficesPeter DoughertyShire of Eltham
About Us, Collections, Early Eltham, What's New?
Eltham's first Rate Books handed over to Public Record Office Victoria (PROV)
The original Shire of Eltham was founded in 1871. Prior to its founding, the district was managed by the Eltham District Road Board, which was established in 1856. The first rate assessment commenced in 1857 for the year ending October 14, 1858.
The honour of being recorded with the first assessment went to a farm of 110 cultivated acres at Lower Plenty, owned by John Porter and occupied by Albert Baines. It was assessed at 6d/acre providing for a rate income of £2 15s.
Eltham Road District; Assessment for the Year ending October 14th, 1858
In July 2017, officers at the Shire of Nillumbik discovered some early Eltham Road District Assessment books and donated them to the Eltham District Historical Society. We were very excited as we soon realised the seven volumes handed over to us were the district's first six years of rate assessments. This was a unique and significant record of early settlers in the pre-Shire of Eltham. They immediately became one of the oldest and most valuable items in our collection.
An article on page 5 in the Eltham and Whittlesea Shires Advertiser, Friday, 21 November, 1941 titled: 'District's Early History' states: "The first rate book which is still in existence at the Shire Office is for the year ending October 14, 1858 and is probably the best record possible to indicate the development of the district. At the time properties were rated as follows: Cultivated land. 6d. per acre; pasture land, 1d. per acre: estimated annual value of buildings, etc., 6d in the (pound). The total amount of rate recorded for the year was £153/14/8. Properties were described as being situated at Lower Plenty, Yarra Yarra, Eltham, Lower Eltham, Kangaroo Ground, Yarra Flats, Diamond Creek and the Yarra."
Given the precious nature of this collection, priority was given to digitise the rate books and place them in suitable archival storage to minimise further handling. Subsequent discussion amongst our Collections team arrived at the conclusion that the most appropriate home for this valuable record was the Public Record Office Victoria (PROV), the archive of the State Government of Victoria and who are charged with archiving and caring for all Government related records. An approach was made to PROV and the air of excitement was palpable, just as it had been for us. These records completed their collection of rate assessment books for Eltham.
At a small ceremony held Friday, April 20 at the Local History Centre, Eltham, members of the Society and our Collections team, along with Ms. Vicki Ward, MP for Eltham, presented the seven volumes for 1858-1863 along with the complete set of digital files to Mr. David Taylor, Community Archives Manager and Mr. Charlie Farrugia, Senior Collection Advisor, Public Record Office Victoria.
L-R: Jim Connor (EDHS President), Charlie Farrugia (PROV), Vicki Ward (MP for Eltham), Peter Pidgeon (EDHS Vice President) and David Taylor (PROV); 20 April 2018
"Thank you to the Historical Society for providing us with Eltham's earliest known rate records. The receipt of these records means that a complete set for the district is now available for researchers to access from the state archives alongside other districts across Victoria. Rate books are a valuable resource for family and property researchers and are amongst our most popular records for those who want to know more about the history of their home. It's fantastic to be able to add these early books from 1858-1863 to our collection," David Taylor, Community Archives Manager, Public Record Office Victoria (pictured far right).
Society Vice President, Peter Pidgeon said that whilst the Society was reluctant to see the rate assessment volumes go, it was the right thing to do as they are now re-united with their brothers and sisters and Public Record Office Victoria was best equipped to care for them in a climate controlled environment for perpetuity.
Ms. Vicki Ward, MP for Eltham, with Eltham District's first rate assessment book for the year ending October 14, 1858 at the Local History Centre, 728 Main Road, Eltham; 20 April 2018
Ms. Vicki Ward, MP for Eltham and Mr. David Taylor, Community Archives Manager, Public Record Office Victoria inspect Eltham's earliest rate assessment books; 20 April 2018.
This is another example of the extended reach the Society has been able to achieve in being able to catalogue and share our collection via Victorian Collections.
The Society will continue to retain the digital version of these records in our catalogue on Victorian Collections, which are fully accessible as per the following links.
Eltham Road District; Assessment, For the Year ending Oct. 14th, 1858
Eltham Road District; Assessment, For the Year ending Oct. 14th, 1860 (Version 1)
Eltham District Historical Society (EDHS)Eltham Road District BoardPublic Record Office Victoria (PROV)Rate Assessment Book
About Us, Collections, Editorial
Editorial: Identity Theft; Are You A Witness To It?
February 18, 2018 elthamhistory	6 Comments
In March 2017, in recognition of Eltham District Historical Society's 50th Anniversary, a small group of volunteer members commenced the immense task of digitising the Society's collection. The purpose was two-fold; to ensure its preservation in case of disaster and catalogue it on Victorian Collections in order to share our local history with the extended community. This has only been made possible by the generosity of a handful of members who have personally donated thousands of dollars to purchase the equipment, as well as hundreds of hours each of their own time to scan, process and catalogue the images. In just under a year, this small group have created almost 12,000 digital records and catalogued almost 6,200 items on Victorian Collections; freely available for the public to access and appreciate.
We are very much aware that as soon as you upload something to the Internet, someone will take it for their own personal use. That is the nature of the beast we deal with, especially social media where it is a two-edged sword in getting the story out but also having your work taken for granted. For this very reason, many historical societies are reluctant to share their collections. Up until now, Eltham District Historical Society has resisted the placement of watermarks on our images, as some societies do, and which was more common place a decade ago with the major museums, the National and State Libraries.
Recently our attention was drawn to an individual who had downloaded a number of images specific to one of the districts we cover (Eltham, Eltham North, Research, Kangaroo Ground, Montmorency, Briar Hill and Lower Plenty) and who had then uploaded them to a Facebook group without any acknowledgement of the source of the images. Now we applaud that this individual clearly has an interest in our local history (why not join the Society?) but by not acknowledging the source of the images, he has denied us and the members of that group the ability to engage with each other and share more stories, helping to capture and preserve that local knowledge. In this particular instance, the images had only been catalogued and uploaded to Victorian Collections less than 24 hours earlier. One image we had been preparing for use in our popular #ThrowbackThursday post that week but this individual had stolen our 'surprise and delight' moment, at least for now, and a substitution had to be arranged.
The images taken were all subject to protection under Australian Copyright law. This individual and in turn Facebook via its group had breached the photographer's copyright. Any image taken since January 1, 1955 is protected under copyright law. In the case of photos within our collection that remain in copyright, Eltham District Historical Society has either a full or limited license to use the images. This license is not transferable, so taking those images and republishing them is theft; identity theft. Even when photographs are no longer within copyright and considered to be in the public domain, Australian Copyright law still maintains that the artist/photographer is credited under the Moral Rights requirement.
Upon investigation, it was found that over the past three months, this individual had taken approximately 100 images from our collection and re-posted them. Never once did they acknowledge the source of the images, the photographer or whether they were still in copyright. People could mistakenly believe that these images were the personal property of the individual who posted them and not the result of significant efforts undertaken by a band of dedicated volunteers.
To take someone else's images without acknowledgement is identity theft; it is immoral and in some situations a blatant breach of copyright law.
The administrator of the group was contacted and informed of this situation. We were pleased to see the offending posts were all removed within two days of notification.
Our volunteers have donated significant amounts of money and time to share these collections. To simply come along and take the images to upload somewhere else without permission or any accreditation as to the source of the image or the photographer is disrespectful of our volunteers and their efforts as well as the donors of these images. It is disheartening and demoralising and curtails their enthusiasm to continue with this work. It also has the potential to curb future donations of material to the Society as donors may place restrictions on the use of their material and do not wish to see it posted all over the Internet without proper credit.
We are happy for our images to be shared but we want to be part of the discussion. The best way to share them is simply copy the link from our catalogue record and paste it into the Facebook post. Perhaps even tag us "@elthamhistory" in a comment. It could not be easier. Facebook automatically posts a thumbnail image for people to view and clicking on it will take you directly to the catalogue entry in Victorian Collections where more information may be found. It also helps facilitate our engagement with group members who may be interested in the image and have requests for further information.
Unfortunately, instances of this type of identity theft are still occurring. Have you witnessed examples? Have you seen posts on social media and wondered where did that image come from? Call it out and ask the person who posted it to provide the actual source of the image and the name of the photographer where possible. If you are an administrator to one of these social media groups, perhaps consider adding a group rule, pinned to the top of your page, requesting all images to have appropriate accreditation attached; source (with link where possible) and name of photographer. Many Facebook groups already have these rules in place and some even restrict images from being made public until the required information is provided.
As such, we feel that if we wish to continue sharing our collection, we have no choice but to watermark every image in future. A classic case of a few individuals spoiling it for everyone.
Please don't steal our identity; share the link instead, and in doing so, share the love for our shared local history.
AttributionCopyrightIdentity TheftMoral RightsPhotographsVictorian Collections
Buildings, Collections, Society, Streets, Talks
February Meeting – A stroll down Memory Lane 50 years ago; 14th Feb. 8pm
Looking north along the west side of Main Road through the shopping centre, Eltham, February 1968. Shows the pedestrian crossing to the Railway Station and car parking. (From the collection of Eltham District Historical Society)
All are welcome to come along to our first meeting of the year to be held Wednesday, 14th February, 8:00 p.m. at the Senior Citizen's Centre and our 303rd meeting since the Shire of Eltham Historical Society was formally established in October 1967.
Through the magic of Historypin we plan to travel back in time, 50 years to February 1968. Big changes to the township were afoot with the pending duplication of Main Road. A series of approximately 50 photos were taken in February 1968 by an unknown person of the section of Main Road planned for duplication, commencing at Pitt Street and traveling towards Research through the shopping centre, finishing just past Elsa Court.
These images now form our first showcase collection on Historypin, an online tool which combines with Google Street View to transition between views from 'Then' and 'Now'.
At our meeting we will introduce this Historypin collection and view a number of the key images. The intention for this meeting is to provide a two-way discussion; so comments, personal recollections and corrections are most welcome as we take a Valentine Day's walk down Main Road together.
ElthamMain Road
Collections, District, Early Eltham, People, Talks
February Meeting – Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photo Collection
10th February at 8pm
Our Society is fortunate to have access to digitised images in the Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection, through a joint project with the Yarra Plenty Regional Library, funded by a State Government Local History grant. The historic photograph collection was established by the Eltham Shire Council in 1971 and is held at the Eltham Library.
At our first Society meetings in 2014 and 2015 we received positive feedback when we presented and discussed selected images from this collection.
Hon. W.H. Everard, MLA, speaking at the opening of the Eltham Swimming Pool. Late Crs Braid and Kirkland cut the ribbon at opening ceremony of swimming pool. (1936) – Image source YPRL
Accordingly this year for our meeting on Wednesday 10th February 2016, at 8.00pm at the Eltham Senior Citizens' Centre, we will again choose a number of photographs of local interest. This time we will consider some images that are unusual or not often viewed so as to encourage comments and contributions from members and visitors.
Introduction and commentary on the pictures will be provided by Russell Yeoman and some other members. Russell has been involved with the collection since its inception when some were used in the 1971 Shire publication: Pioneers and Painters. As at all of our meetings, new members and visitors are most welcome.
Eltham LibraryShire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph collectionYarra Plenty Regional Library
Collections, Talks
Photographs from the Eltham Pioneers Collection
Unveiling of the Obelisk, corner of Main Road and Bridge Street, Eltham
11 February 2015 at 8pm
In 2013 our Society was involved in a project for digitisation of the Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection. This was joint project with the Yarra Plenty Regional Library and was funded by a State Government Local History grant. It involved the digitisation of the historic photo collection established by Eltham Shire Council in 1971 and held at the Eltham Library. This project involved some 400 items and concluded the digitisation of the complete collection started earlier by the library. The project was co-ordinated by Liz Pidgeon from YPRL.
The agenda item for our February 2014 meeting was a presentation comprising about 40 images from this collection. For our February meeting this year we will show a further 40 or so slides. Pictures will be selected for their visual interest or for the story that they tell. They will be a representative sample from the whole of the former Shire of Eltham, extending from Lower Plenty to Kinglake.
Introduction and commentary on the pictures will be provided by Maureen Jones, Russell Yeoman and other members. Russell has been involved with the collection since its inception and Maureen has assisted with the recent project. It is hoped that the presentation will inspire comment from members on the photographs or more broadly on their subject matter.


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Q: Advice on framework design i'm currently constructing some kind of mini-framework for a project, and come up with this solution. I have tried many of them, but this seems to me very convinient (code is shortened for simplicity):
# Basically it's just a Registry pattern
    class Repository {
        private static $objects = array();

        public function loadObject($alias, $object) {
            self :: $objects[$alias] = $object;
            return true;
        }

        public function __get($name) {
            if ($this->objectExists($name)) {
                return self::$objects[$name];
            } else {
                return false;
            }
        }
    }

    class Database extends Repository {
        /* database class */
    }

    class Session extends Repository {
        public function some_func($key, $value) {
            /* i can access database object using $this in any class that extends Repository */
            $this -> database -> exec (/* sql */);
        }
    }

    /* =================== */

    # Load core objects
    $R = new Repository :: getInstance();
    $R -> loadObject ('config', new Config());
    $R -> loadObject ('database', new Database());
    $R -> loadObject ('session', new Session());

    /* =================== */

Can you see any problems or drawbacks with this approach? For me i see maybe i little more memory consumption, because each next class holds more and more objects from Repository.
Before i had a design where each class was independent, but anyway all of them require database, session, config etc, no i had to declare them in any class.
Just wanted to note that i'm planning this design only for core objects, not for specific classes.

A: Don't extend Repository:

*

*A database is not a repository, a repository has a database

*Your database/session/config aren't related and shouldn't be. Liskov substitution principle:

[...] if S is a subtype of T, then objects of type T in a program may be replaced with objects of type S without altering any of the desirable properties of that program (e.g., correctness).

Edit: trying to answer follow-up questions in this reply.
This technique is called dependency injection. A session example:
class Session {
    // notice the clean API since no methods are carried along from a possibly huge base class
    public function __construct(ISessionStorage $storage) {
        $this->_storage = $storage;
    }
    public function set($key, $value) {
        $this->_storage->set($key, $value);
    }
}

interface ISessionStorage {
    public function set($key, $value);
}

class DatabaseSessionStorage implements ISessionStorage {
    public function __construct(Db $db) {
        $this->_db = $db
    }
    public function set($key, $value) {
        $this->_db->query("insert....");
    }
}

class CookieSessionStorage implements ISessionStorage {
    public function set($key, $value) {
        $_SESSION[$key] = $value;
    }
}

// example where it's easy to track down which object went where (no strings used to identify objects)
$session = new Session(new DatabaseSessionStorage(new Db()));
$session->set('user', 12512);
// or, if you'd prefer the factory pattern. Note that this would require some modification to Session
$session = Session::factory('database');
$session->set('user', 12512);

Sure you could store connection settings hardcoded in a config-file. This only means the other files need to get hold of that config class without going through their parents. For example:
class Database {
    // The same pattern could be used as with the sessions to provide multiple database backends (mysql, mssql etc) through this "public" Database class
    public function __construct(Config $config) {
        $this->_config = $config;
        $this->_connect();
    }
    private function _connect() {
        $this->_config->getDatabaseCredentials();
        // do something, for example mysql_connect() and mysql_select_db()
    }
}

If you'd prefer to keep config information out of php-files (for easier editing/reading), see the Zend_Config-classes for examples of accessing different storage devices including the more common ones: ini, php array, xml. (I'm only mentioning Zend_Config since I've used it and am satisfied, parse_ini_file would do as well.)
A good & hopefully easy read: Fabience Potencier - What is dependency injection?

Edit #2:
Also see the slide: Matthew Weier O'Phinney - Architecting your models

A: "because each next class holds more and more objects from Repository" - I don't exactly understand what you meant by that, I think as the objects are static there's only one copy.
I think you can use a little bit different approach to avoid drawback, by combining singleton pattern.
class Repository
{
  private static $instance;
  private $objects = array();
  private static getInstance()
  {
    if (!Repository::$instance)
      !Repository::$instance = new Repository();
    return !Repository::$instance();
  }

  public static function loadObject($alias, $object)
  {
    Repository::getInstance()->objects[$alias] = $object;
    return true;
  }

  public static function get($name)
  {
    $repository = Repository::getInstance();
    if (isset($repository->objects[$name]
      return $repository->objects[$name];
    else
      return false;
}

You will then use this in your child classes:
Repository::get('config');

and in bootstrap
Repository::loadObject('config', new Config());
Repository::loadObject('database', new Database());

etc.

A: I think it's a bad example. Keeping object such as config, database and session in internal array is unsuitable.
These objects should be explicit (probably static) properties in Your base class and should be accessed by exact name.
Purist probably would say that accessing array this is also slower than directly accessing properties :-))
I would implement these objects as singletons and maybe hide them in something like Application class.
I think overriding __get() is good for objects that have dynamic properties, or when You want to prevent accessing non-existent properties (just throw exception).
This also helps (side effect) against rising notices by PHP (I hate them :-)) when any property is undefined, but notices should be killed explicitly because they are (small but...) just BUGS!
Keep in internal array properties that belong to specific objects (with tens of properties).
I use this solution intensively in classes mapped to db table records.
Regards.


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The 2011 Ford Focus has been revealed at the Paris Motor Show where they also announced that there will no longer be a three door version available.
Ford's new Focus will offer a five-door hatchback, sedan and wagon design where each of these models will offer new looks and "every-day practicality".
The front end boasts a steeply raked windscreen, where the stance is said to be athletic. This will help lower the fuel economy as the drag coefficient has been bettered by 0.03 for a total of 0.27. There is also an active grille shutter which blocks air-flow through the cooling system.
Inside will include a cockpit-styled interior which offers a wrap-around console, MyFord technology for the controls and display, an 8-inch touch screen, and a SYNC connectivity package.
Equipment features include Active Park Assist, Lane Departure systems, Auto High Beam, Traffic Sign Recognition, Driver Alert, Adaptive Cruise Control, Blind-Sport Information, a Rear View Camera and more.
2011 will see the addition of the ECOnetic model.
The exciting new next-generation Ford Focus is gearing up for its sales launch early in 2011, with the core three-model line-up seen together for the first time at the 2010 Paris Motor Show.
The sporty five-door hatchback, sleek four-door sedan and stylish five-door wagon Focus models take centre stage on the Ford stand, revealed in full detail ahead of the production start in Europe and North America in late 2010.
Focus is Ford's most significant nameplate globally. With over 10 million examples sold since its launch in 1998, the Ford Focus has become a firm favourite with consumers worldwide for its outstanding value, comfort and safety, and above all, for being great fun to drive.
Following an unprecedented global development program under the company's One Ford strategy, the next-generation Focus is set to continue the successful tradition of its predecessors and demonstrates how Ford is changing.
Distinguished by its sleek and sporty design, the new Focus is packed with more affordable technologies and features than ever before in this segment. The next-generation Focus also offers customers the highest standards of quality and detailed craftsmanship, outstanding fuel economy, and takes the legendary Focus driving dynamics to a new level.
Developed in Europe, for sale in over 120 markets worldwide with 80 per cent parts commonality, the next-generation Focus is the hero model created from Ford Motor Company's new global C-segment platform. This platform will underpin at least ten vehicles around the world and account for two million units of annual production by 2012.
At Paris, Ford is also confirming that the three-model next-generation Focus range will not be expanded with additional three-door or Coupé-Cabriolet derivatives.
Ford has promised to add a performance Focus model to the next-generation line-up, and at Paris the company is previewing how that model will look when introduced in 2012. The exciting new Focus ST model is revealed at Paris and its 250 PS Ford EcoBoost powerplant will deliver driving enjoyment designed to match its outstanding looks.
The lead Ford Focus assembly plants in Saarlouis (Germany) and Michigan (USA) are currently preparing for a simultaneous manufacturing launch towards the end of 2010.
The Saarlouis plant will produce all three Focus bodystyles, while production at Michigan will concentrate on the 4-door and 5-door derivatives.
European production will be expanded in mid-2011 when the assembly plant in St. Petersburg (Russia) starts building the new 4-door and 5-door models. The next stage sees Focus manufacturing extend into Asia Pacific, as the Chongqing (China) plant comes on stream in early 2012.
To ensure that the strong European demand for the Focus brand can be satisfied while the Saarlouis plant ramps up production of the new model, the current Focus will continue to be produced in Valencia (Spain) until mid-2011.
The three Focus bodystyles models share a sporty and dynamic character, marking the next evolution of Ford's acclaimed kinetic design form language, which has contributed to the growing popularity of the company's latest small and medium cars.
With its striking front end, sleek profile, dramatic rising beltline and athletic stance, the new Focus clearly telegraphs the rewarding driving experience that awaits customers when they take to the road.
The low, streamlined profile with its steeply raked front screen also contributes to an impressively aerodynamic body shape, which helps to minimise fuel consumption.
The slippery shape, plus carefully optimised aerodynamic details throughout the vehicle – the Focus follows the new Mondeo in featuring an active grille shutter to block airflow through the cooling system when it is not required – has resulted in a significantly reductions in drag.
The European 4-door model has a drag coefficient (CD) of 0.27, compared to a figure of 0.30 for the current model.
The dynamic quality of the exterior is reinforced by the distinctive design of the interior. The new Focus has a modern, cockpit-style interior, with the stylish centre console wrapped around the driver and providing outstanding access to the vehicle's major controls and display panels.
Within the cockpit, the most significant innovation is the company's next-generation driver connect technology, MyFord, which provides the driver with a state-of-the-art combination of controls and display screens to operate the key vehicle features. On high series vehicles, the MyFord system includes an 8-inch touch screen, allowing the driver to control a wide range of functions via a clear and intuitive colour display.
MyFord is complemented by a new generation of Ford's powerful SYNC® connectivity package, which includes a sophisticated voice control system, Bluetooth and satellite navigation, along with connection points for a wide variety of external devices and media players.
The interior combines outstanding functionality with outstanding craftsmanship. The cabin's bold and contemporary graphics, the sculptured shape of the soft-touch instrument panel and the choice of superior trim materials all help to give occupants the feeling that they are travelling in a premium-class car.
The new Focus Wagon on show in Paris with its interior for the first time enhances this premium feel still further by featuring a leather interior package from the exclusive range of Ford Individual vehicle personalisation options which are being specially developed for the new model.
The show vehicle has luxurious black premium leather trim on the seats, door panels, central armrest and instrument cluster hood, complete with contrasting stitching. The full Ford Individual range for the new Focus will be revealed closer to the launch.
The global scale of Ford's C-car programme makes more technologies and features economically viable than ever before for cars in this segment. This has enabled Focus engineers to make an exceptional range of innovative technologies available to meet the needs of consumers worldwide.
The number of features offered in each market will vary according to local customer demand and acceptance, although because the full range of technologies has been engineered for the vehicle, additional features could be made available in the future to meet changing customer requirements.
In the European market, this substantial technology investment for the next-generation Focus promises clear leadership in the C-segment, and also offers customers an exciting array of advanced features generally found only in larger and more expensive vehicles.
A key innovation in the new Focus is the new Low Speed Safety System, which appears in a Ford vehicle for the first time. The system is designed to help drivers avoid the kind of low speed frontal collisions which are very common in congested urban driving conditions, and operates at speeds below 30 km/h (20 mph).
Using a forward facing optical sensor, this system detects objects in front of the car and continuously (50 times per second) calculates the brake force required to avoid a collision. If the system considers that a collision is imminent and the driver is not taking any action, it automatically reduces throttle input and applies the brakes.
When it was introduced in 1998, the original Ford Focus brought new levels of agility and responsiveness to the C-segment. The next-generation Focus plans to raise the benchmark once more, targeting class-leading driving quality that blends outstanding steering precision and road feedback with significantly improved refinement and ride control.
To deliver this performance, engineers have updated the innovative suspension concepts from prior models, developing optimised new designs for the 'Control Blade' multilink rear suspension and the semi-isolated front subframe.
The chassis design is complemented by a completely new Electric Power Assist Steering system, which has been carefully tuned to deliver pure and precise responses at high speed while remaining light and manoeuvrable for parking.
Ford's European driving dynamics specialists have also enhanced cornering stability and agility with the introduction of an advanced Torque Vectoring Control system, which acts like a torque vectoring differential to constantly balance the distribution of torque between the front wheels, resulting in reduced understeer, improved traction and better turn-in.
The system is particularly effective as the car accelerates through corners, applying an imperceptible amount of braking to the front inside wheel, so that more of the engine torque goes to the outside wheel which has more grip. This makes the car feel smaller and more agile, reacting faster to driver steering inputs, with handling characteristics that will delight committed sports-car drivers and assist less experienced drivers in difficult conditions.
The engaging driver appeal of the new Ford Focus is magnified by a powertrain range that delivers spirited performance and targets outstanding levels of fuel economy and CO2 emissions.
The European powertrain line-up for the new Focus includes the state-of-the-art 1.6-litre Ford EcoBoost turbocharged direct injection petrol engine, and a choice of advanced and improved Duratorq TDCi common-rail diesel engines, all of which offer significant reductions in fuel consumption compared to the outgoing model.
Leading the petrol engine range is the brand new 1.6-litre Ford EcoBoost unit, which is available in 150 PS and 180 PS versions.
One of a completely new generation of downsized, high-efficiency, low-CO2 petrol engines from Ford, the 1.6-litre Ford EcoBoost is a lightweight, all-aluminium design which combines three technologies – a centrally-mounted high-pressure direct injection system, low-inertia turbocharging and twin independent variable cam timing (Ti-VCT) – to create an advanced combustion system which brings new levels of performance and fuel efficiency to petrol engines in this power range.
This powerful combination of technologies makes it possible for the 1.6-litre Ford EcoBoost engine to deliver the strong low-end torque and responsive performance of a large capacity engine, but with the size, weight and fuel economy of a much smaller unit.
180 PS unit delivering maximum torque of 240 Nm from 1,600 to 5,000 rpm, with 270 Nm available during hard acceleration via the transient overboost feature.
In the Focus five-door, the 180 PS Ford EcoBoost engine achieves a top speed of 222 km/h (138 mph) and a 0-100km/h (62 mph) time of 7.9 seconds, while still returning impressive average fuel consumption of 6.0 litres/100 km (47 mpg) and CO2 emissions of 139g/km.
Ti-VCT unit with outputs of 105 PS and 125 PS.
The responsive and economical all-aluminium 16-valve Ti-VCT engine has been further optimised and tuned, with reduced internal friction and improved breathing in the exhaust system, to deliver reduced fuel consumption and enhanced torque output.
The 1.6-litre Duratorq TDCi diesel has been completely updated with changes to the combustion system, fuel injection system and turbocharger to deliver improved performance, fuel economy and refinement.
Focus customers can choose between two different power ratings: 95 PS and 115 PS. Both variants offer ample pulling power and a broad spread of torque, while the 115 PS engine delivers extra performance via the transient overboost feature which increases peak torque from 270 Nm to 285 Nm during hard acceleration.
This powertrain also offers exceptional economy, achieving average fuel consumption of 4.2 litres/100 km (67 mpg)* and CO2 emissions of 109g/km.
Like its smaller counterpart, the 2.0-litre Duratorq TDCi diesel has been comprehensively re-engineered to deliver increased power and torque to the diesel line-up in the Focus, but not at the expense of fuel economy and CO2 emissions.
163 PS versions of the engine.
For the North American market, and selected other markets which favour petrol powertrains, the new Focus is fitted with a completely new 160 PS 2.0-litre petrol engine which combines high-pressure direct injection and twin independent variable camshaft timing for enhanced performance and fuel efficiency.
The new 2.0-litre DI Ti-VCT engine is up to 20 horsepower more powerful than the current 2.0 Duratec I-4 unit featured in the North American Focus, while contributing to projected fuel economy gains of more than 10 per cent.
To maximise its performance and economy advantage, the 2.0-litre DI Ti-VCT engine is mated with the latest dry-clutch six-speed Ford PowerShift automatic transmission. With its high-efficiency dual dry-clutch design, the transmission alone can help to reduce fuel consumption by up to 9 per cent compared to a traditional four-speed automatic.
In addition to the highly efficient petrol and diesel powertrain offering, the new Focus range also incorporates other features from the Ford ECOnetic Technologies programme to help minimise fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.
Most notably, the Focus is the first Ford model to standardise Ford Auto-Start-Stop technology across a significant part of the range. All vehicles with the 1.6-litre Ford EcoBoost petrol engine and the 1.6-litre TDCi diesel engine – equating to around 50 per cent of the European sales volume – are equipped with Ford Auto-Start-Stop, which typically reduces fuel consumption and CO2 emissions by up to 10 per cent in urban driving.
For the ultimate in efficiency, the Focus range will be available with a dedicated, ultra-low CO2 ECOnetic derivative later in 2011.


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	namespace resources
	{
		class resource
			: public object
		{
		protected:
			resource();
			virtual~resource();

		public:
			ANG_DECLARE_INTERFACE();

			virtual bool load(ID3D11Device2*, xml::xml_node_t) = 0;
			//TODO: virtual bool_t load(streams::ibinary_input_stream_t) = 0;
			//TODO: virtual bool_t save(xml::xml_builder_t)const;
			//TODO: virtual bool_t save(streams::ibinary_output_stream_t)const;
		};
	}

}

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