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Millennials, despite not living independently, are making more money then they had while their employment situation has greatly improved.
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When it comes to the future business success of fashion apparel retailing, it's no surprise that many companies are banking on Millennials – the largest generation.
However, this demographic has been plagued with issues, including heavy student debt loads and an inability to earn money. Indeed, many more Millennials are living with their families today then they were in prior years, according to a just-released report from the Pew Research Center.
But there's good news for retailers: Millennials, despite not living independently, are making more money then they had while their employment situation has greatly improved.
"The decline in independent living during the recovery has occurred in the context of a substantial, albeit incomplete, recovery of the labor market for young adults," the Pew researchers said in their report. "On an annual basis, unemployment among 18- to 34-year-olds peaked at 12.4 percent in 2010. As of the first third of 2015, unemployment among young adults in this age group was 7.7 percent, nearly 40 percent below the peak. However, it was still above the 6.2 percent unemployment rate in 2007, before the Great Recession."
Of course the researchers note that the unemployment rate applies to those who are in the labor force and are "actively seeking work," which doesn't account for people who may have stopped looking for work. "But other measures also indicate significant improvements in labor market outcomes for young adults, although the gains may be short of complete recovery," the researchers noted, adding that the share of young adults who are employed "has increased from 69 percent in 2010 to 72 percent today."
Moreover, the percentage of Millennials employed full-time has shown a significant increase. "In 2009, only 70 percent of 18- to 34-year-old employees worked full-time, the lowest share during the recession," the authors said. "By the first third of 2015, that share had risen to 74 percent."
And regarding median weekly earnings, they, too, have increased – rising to $574 in the first third of 2015, which compares to $547 in 2012. Still, the earnings are below the $592 median reached in 2008.
At this point it is not clear if Millennials living at home and earning more will transform into great spending on apparel or accessories.


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'Babadook' director Jennifer Kent loves scaring audiences
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Jennifer Kent has long had a fascination with monsters and scares, which makes it understandable she would choose as her feature film directing debut the new horror film "The Babadook" (opening at the Music Box Theatre on Friday).
"I do love horror movies. I watch [them] all the time. I love the classic films, but even the modern stuff — I'm always watching it, hoping and praying it will be good, and occasionally it is," said the actress-turned-film, calling from her home in Adelaide, Australia.
The comment was Kent's way of lamenting the fact that "so much in the horror genre is duplicative and not original. It's disappointing when you know exactly what's going to happen from moment to moment.
"I started with a simple idea," Kent said about "The Babadook." "And this one was really strong for me — the horror always had to be subservient to that idea. In this case it's about a woman trying to fathom this unfathomable thing. Emilia, played by Essie Davis, is a woman who has lost her husband in a very violent way. Now she is faced with her son being terribly difficult, convinced that there is a monster living in their house. She comes to realize that there truly is an evil presence lurking there.
"So all of that was most important to me throughout the film's development — the issues involving the character of Emilia."
Kent's actor training was helpful when it came to casting. "It's important to want the acting to be of a standard that is pretty high," she said. "Essie and I had gone through acting school together. I adore her as a person, but as an actress she is extraordinary.
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"My job early on was to create a character worthy of an actor like that — to create someone who was complex. I wasn't worried about my characters being likable. I needed them to be relatable to the audience, flawed and very human. That was the starting point."
Noah Wiseman, the young boy who plays Samuel, makes his feature film debut in "The Babadook," and was just 6 years old when cast. Kent explained she needed a child who could elicit a passionate reaction.
"I got a lot of feedback, like this one from a man who told me, 'I really wanted to kill that kid,' while watching the film. My response was, 'Duh! That's the whole point really.' … It was important that he be the antagonist to his mother in order for this film to be frightening. I felt it should be that Emilia is frightened of her son. I wanted the audience to really feel for her as a parent being in this terrible situation.
Making such an intense horror film with such a young child was a personal challenge for Kent — perhaps the biggest one she faced while filming.
"Some directors won't hesitate to traumatize children to get good performances, but I think that is one of the lowest things you can do to a child. I personally think directors often underestimate a child's capacity for comprehension of what's going on around them. I was not out to ruin this boy's childhood. I wanted to protect him at every turn."
The look of the film was important to Kent as well. "The world we created is seen from Emilia's point of view, and is not really all that naturalistic at all. I think it needed to be an environment that showed Emilia was not helping herself … and she keeps pushing away any help that could come her way. But I also wanted it to be an environment that made the audience feel unsafe and odd. That was very intentional — to create some kind of bad dream that you can't wake up from."
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Vote for Lamb, Daily
Monday, July 22, 2019 1:27pm
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I would like to voice a recommendation to South Kitsap voters in regard to candidates for South Kitsap School Board.
First, I cannot vote for Mr. Lamb, but I can tell you this: Mr. Lamb has been involved with many committees in SKSD and has a very good knowledge of the district's operations and finance habits. His decades-long knowledge about SKSD outshines and outpaces all of his challengers. He is the only logical choice to be put into office in SKSD District 2.
Give Mr. Lamb your support by giving him a 'yes' vote on your ballot at election time.
Second, there is a new face coming onto the scene named Jeff Daily, a candidate for SKSD District 5. I have been able to find out that he has a vast knowledge of the goings-on in SKSD. He has the knowledge to justify the voters of SK giving him their support to get SKSD onto a more people-friendly financial operational path than the path currently being traveled. I strongly recommend that voters support Mr. Daily with a huge 'yes' vote on your ballot.
In closing, it's long past the time to change out two-fifths of a financially unstable and unsustainable school board by giving Mr. Lamb and Mr. Daily your support with unanimous 'yes' votes.
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Q: EF Code First Migrations to Deploy Older Version I'm using TFS Release Management to do continuous integration and deployment.
I'm using migrate.exe to perform the database migration during deployment, and this works great when you're going from an older version to a newer version. When you want to deploy an older version of the application, however, it gets more muddy.
Basically, the assembly that holds your migrations for a context must know how to go from say version 3 to version 2. Normally, you use the assemblies you're about to deploy as the source of your migrations, but in this case, you must use the already deployed assemblies as they're the only ones who know how to get from v3 down to v2. (Version 2 has no idea that v3 even exists.)
My current plan is to somehow compare the two assemblies during deployment. If the assembly in the installation directory contains "newer" migrations than the one in the deployment director, I would first need to get the "newest" available migration in the assembly in the deployment directory, and then execute:
migrate.exe AssemblyInInstallationDir /targetMigration NewestFromAssemblyInDeploymentDir

Where as in a "normal" deployment scenario where you are upgrading to a newer version, you can just do:
migrate.exe AssemblyInDeploymentDir

Is this a legit approach? I have yet to look into using EF libraries to evaluate what migrations are available in each assembly. There is also the challenge of the fact that each of these assemblies are the "same" just different versions. I'll probably have to load them into separate app domains and then use cross-app domain communications to get the information I need.
EDIT
I created a proof of concept app that allows me to list the available migrations to two different versions of the same assembly. This was critical to this entire process, so I figured it's worth documenting.
The app uses reflection to load each of the assemblies and then uses the DbMigrator class from System.Data.Entity.Migrations to enumerate the migration meta data. The names of the migrations are prefixed with the timestamp information, thereby allowing me to order them and see which assembly contains the "newer" set of migrations.
static void Main(string[] args)
{
    const string dllName = "Test.Data.dll";
    var assemblyCurrent = Assembly.LoadFile(Path.Combine(System.Environment.CurrentDirectory, string.Format("Current\\{0}", dllName)));
    var assemblyTarget = Assembly.LoadFile(Path.Combine(System.Environment.CurrentDirectory, string.Format("Target\\{0}", dllName)));

    Console.WriteLine("Curent Version: " + assemblyCurrent.FullName);
    Console.WriteLine("Target Version: " + assemblyTarget.FullName);

    const string contextName = "Test.Data.TestContext";
    const string migrationsNamespace = "Test.Data.Migrations";
    var currentContext = assemblyCurrent.CreateInstance(contextName);
    var targetContext = assemblyTarget.CreateInstance(contextName);

    var currentContextConfig = new DbMigrationsConfiguration
    {
        MigrationsAssembly = assemblyCurrent,
        ContextType = currentContext.GetType(),
        MigrationsNamespace = migrationsNamespace
    };

    var targetContextConfig = new DbMigrationsConfiguration
    {
        MigrationsAssembly = assemblyTarget,
        ContextType = targetContext.GetType(),
        MigrationsNamespace = migrationsNamespace
    };

    var migrator = new DbMigrator(currentContextConfig);
    var localMigrations = migrator.GetLocalMigrations(); //all migrations

    Console.WriteLine("Current Context Migrations:");
    foreach (var m in localMigrations)
    {
        Console.WriteLine("\t{0}", m);
    }

    migrator = new DbMigrator(targetContextConfig);
    localMigrations = migrator.GetLocalMigrations(); //all migrations

    Console.WriteLine("Target Context Migrations:");
    foreach (var m in localMigrations)
    {
        Console.WriteLine("\t{0}", m);
    }

    Console.ReadKey();
}

}
The output of the application looks like:
Curent Version: Test.Data, Version=1.3.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=null
Target Version: Test.Data, Version=1.2.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=null

Current Context Migrations:
    201403171700348_InitalCreate
    201403171701519_AddedAddresInfoToCustomer
    201403171718277_RemovedStateEntity
    201403171754275_MoveAddressInformationIntoContactInfo
    201403181559219_NotSureWhatIChanged
    201403181731525_AddedRowVersionToDomainObjectBase
Target Context Migrations:
    201403171700348_InitalCreate
    201403171701519_AddedAddresInfoToCustomer
    201403171718277_RemovedStateEntity

A: We actually solved this problem and have been using our tooling for over a year now to do fully continuous database deployments into production. No humans involved. :)
We've made some of this public on GitHub: https://github.com/GalenHealthcare/Galen.Ef.Deployer
You can make "breaking" changes, but generally, we avoid that as well - but mostly because our applications remain live during upgrades. We treat the data tier as an independently deployable component - and as a result, it has an "interface" that needs to remain compatible.
We will often use a multi-phased upgrade approach where we deploy an intermediate version that's backwards/forwards compatible, upgrade our various application services, and then finally upgrade the database tier to remove the legacy compatibility.
Even in that scenario, we have the ability to automatically go from/to any version of our schema and data. In fact, we've added unit tests that verify this every single time we build for every single database version. It basically walks up/down the chain of schema iterations and validates that the upward and downward migrations always work and maintain data consistency and compatibility. You can see these tests in the GitHub project. Here is an example:
https://github.com/GalenHealthcare/Galen.Ef.Deployer/blob/master/Galen.Ci.EntityFramework.Deployer/Galen.Ci.EntityFramework.Testing/MigrationTestRunner.cs

A: The way I typically approach this is to (almost) never make breaking changes to my database schema. It's basically a controlled form of technical debt.
For example, let's say I'm replacing ColumnX with ColumnY. The typical approach is "copy all the data from ColumnX to ColumnY, remove ColumnX from schema". This kills your ability to roll back to the previous version, because ColumnX is gone.
The rollback-friendly way of tackling this is to add ColumnY, copy the data over, and add triggers to keep both columns in sync with one another. This is is not intended to be a permanent state! A user story for "Remove ColumnX and associated triggers" immediately goes on the backlog, for a future iteration, when we're certain we'll never be rolling back to a version that depends on ColumnX.
Rollback can still involve publishing the previous version of the DACPAC, with the caveat that you have to make sure you don't drop items present in the database not in the schema. This way, if you updated a bunch of stored procedures to pull from ColumnY, you can publish the old version that pulls from ColumnX and the old version is blissfully unaware that the schema has changed.

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Paisley FM 107.5 is the perfect medium for businesses in Paisley and Renfrewshire, and indeed elsewhere, to reach people across Paisley, Renfrewshire and Glasgow in a very cost effective way.
Within the Paisley FM 107.5 primary reception coverage area of Paisley, Renfrew, Johnstone and across Renfrewshire, there are 174,908 residents.
The map illustrates the general indoor reception area of Paisley FM on 107.5 FM.
Paisley FM will also be available on DAB+ digital radio across Glasgow city. This incremental population coverage to include FM and DAB+ will result in Paisley FM available to a potential 612,000 people.
By advertising on Paisley FM 107.5 you will be proudly supporting Renfrewshire's first full time community focussed radio station. Our listeners will hear your message as they go about their daily lives at home, at work and in the car across Paisley, Renfrewshire on 107.5 and on DAB+ digital radio.
1. Radio reaches people at relevant times and places.
2. Radio creates a large "share of mind" for a brand.
3. Radio offers cost efficient targeting.
4. Radio is "a friend" to the listener.
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8. Radio in Renfrewshire – Paisley FM 107.5 – is "Passionate about Paisley".
Building an effective marketing and advertising plan for our clients is what Paisley FM 107.5 is all about.
We know that you will be looking for the best value, but remember, it costs nothing to talk to us here at Paisley FM 107.5!
The map above shows the Renfrewshire Council authority area which has a population of 175,000; a working age (18-64 years) population of 110,000 and this is the core area of Paisley FM 107.5 – we are Passionate about Paisley and Renfrewshire, which means we offer a variety of ways to promote brands and advertisers using traditional spot commercials, sponsorship and promotions plus online and mobile device application advertising.
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Kena difahamkan sometimes, tak semua benda perlu disuarakan. Sometimes some things are better kept untold. Dapat jadi kawan kau pun dah buat aku gembira, I didn't want to spoil our moments dengan benda-benda emosi camni, aku tak nak hilang kau... kau tau... worried to reveal what I feel 'cos I'm afraid of losing something I have won.
Tak payah cakap pe pe, dgr je..cam diri kau yg selalu... Jom g tempat lain la. Pe kata kau? Kita g travel sama-sama, tak yah keje, habiskan duit pe yg ada ni, enjoy travelling. Aku dah bosan la hidup ni dgn rutin yg sama, jom Ray, next year, kau dan aku, kita travel start europe, kite g afrika pastu balik asia, kita g amerika.. pastu kita kawin, nak tak sayang?
Kalau aku kawin dgn kau mesti hari-hari kena bebel kan?
Dah kalau ko degil macam keldai memang la patut kubebelkan hari-hari.
I wonder if you will see me with the same eyes again after what I said. Don't take it to the heart, it was just a piece of memory safely kept deep within me.
And each has a story of their own.
Like a story that has never been told?
It is more than just a story, for it is too special to be just words, it is a masterpiece and a masterpiece expects nothing, not even a true appreciation.
That's how the beauty created with pure authenticity.
We fell for each other in a unique way. That tells a lot. You are simply an amazing lover after all. Through the bad and good times, I have no reason to let myself losing a great person who gives me a wonderful feeling, emotion, love, understanding... every beauty of life. You show me a lot. We grew up together more than just a lover, and we will grow old together, counting each day hand in hand, creating the best memory.
I'm glad that our relationship is getting stronger through every up and down. Come along in any relationship, it's just the way how we handle the situations. Knowing you all these years, the feelings I keep ever since, forgetting is not an easy thing to do. Sure enough, there is no reason to do that. Our love is more than just 'I love you'. We love each other intellectually, spiritually. In fact, we have done this long before without ever discussing the matter. Just like you, I find that there is no reason to letting go an amazing friend I have ever had. The love grows deep within us, it runs deep in the vein, it flows in our blood.
Tuliskan aku lagu, kau adalah lukisan aku. Abadi.
Painting is silent poetry, and poetry is painting that speaks. Aku cintakan kau, cahayaku. Selamat ulang tahun.
Mi cielo... soy tuyo. Estoy deseando que llegue mañana como anticipé ayer.


School starts soon and I will begin a new sermon series on making significant changes in life. The title is: "Transformed: The Art of Living Differently." The beginning of the school year is a great time to talk about changing life for the better.
I enjoy preaching from a series. Even though this is not preaching from a particular biblical book, it follows a theme that runs through Scripture.
The Word of God is all about transformation. God tells us not be conformed but to be transformed. The process of transformation brings us into right relationship with God and moves us toward God's goal of our being conformed to the image of Christ. Notice the picture: we get out of the world's mold, and we get into God's mold. We become less and less like the world and more and more about Christ.
The series involves eight messages that will help people make radical changes in life. I became convinced about the need for this when I wrote an Easter welcome to those who attended Easter weekend. I wrote about those things that would make the biggest positive changes in their lives.
Think with me about how much stress, pressure, and anxiety that people experience. Changing the way they think and the way they act and react would make all the difference. That is the premise behind the sermon series. It is about the transformation that God wants to bring to all of life.
We raised our girls with this idea at the forefront. If you live your life in obedience to God and His way of life, you will give yourself the best life possible. I believe it with all my heart. A life lived in obedience to God is the best life possible.
Here are eight messages that can change your life in the most meaningful way.
August 7 Move From Conformed to Transformed (Romans 12:1-2).
August 14 Take the Next Step in Your Faith (Hebrews 5:12-14).
August 21 Put the Passion Back in Your Marriage (Ephesians 5:33).
August 28 Train Your Children in Wisdom (Deuteronomy 6:4-9).
September 4 Quit Letting Your Money Manage You (1 Timothy 6:6-10, 17-19).
September 11 Practice Gratitude (1 Thessalonians 1:2-5).
September 18 Keep Short Accounts (Romans 12:14-21).
The Word of God is instructive for life. When we follow God's plan, we can live differently.


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Only Real Nerds Will Know If These Are Digimon Or Pokemon
by Kirstie Landry
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These days, it seems as though animated shows and movies are no longer simply enjoyed by children. Many of them actually have a very large group of fans that are adults, as well as older teenagers.
There are a lot of fictional characters that are loved by people of all ages, and many of them happen to be creatures that are referred to as Pokemon and Digimon. Furthermore, there are many different kinds of both of them, as some of the characters tend to change a good bit.
To many people who are unfamiliar with these characters, things can get very confusing. After all, Pokemon and Digimon do appear to be rather similar to one another.
One of the similarities that they share is the fact that they were both created around the same time. Furthermore, they are all creatures that tend to have very distinct behavior that is uniquely theirs.
However, there are actually quite a lot of differences between them as well. For example, Pokemon are "Pocket Monsters." Digimon is short for "Digital Monsters." Also, when a Pokemon change, that is typically called an "evolution." When a Digimon changes, that is called a "digivolution."
These characters are very different, but there are some things that make them similar as well. Sometimes it can be quite hard to tell them apart.
Digimon or Pokemon?
Digimon Pokemon
There are many different kinds of creatures that are somewhat like this one. However, each one is also very unique, as they have their own names, personality traits, and appearances. This creature is known for the fact that it is an amphibian. That means that this creature, as well as others like it, have to have water to survive. That does not mean they have to drink it on a daily basis. It means that that creatures like this one have to be around water, or at least a very moist area, in order to survive (National Geographic). For example, this creature, in particular, swims in bodies of water such as lakes and rivers.
These creatures might look as though they are quite innocent, but sometimes that is not the case, as they can have an extremely competitive spirit. In fact, it would be hard to have more than one of these creatures together in the same room. That is because when there is more than one of them, they compete. They will certainly try to outdo one another and see what they can both endure. However, they also do not help each other when it comes to having the energy to do such a thing. Instead, they often see how long the other is able to sustain themselves without food (rankedboost.com).
It seems that these creatures can in all shapes and sizes. Furthermore, apparently, there are some of them that share a lot of similarities with plant life, which is the case for this character. This creature may look adorable, but that does not mean that it is not good for protection. Instead, the opposite is actually true. This creature is capable of protecting themselves, as well as others, by using various abilities that are actually very cool. Furthermore, this creature proved to be a great ally during some important battles (MyAnimeList). Who can tell us whether this creature is a Pokemon or Digimon?
One of the similarities between the different types of Pokemon and Digimon is that they each have a particular classification. For example, this character is technically classified as a fire cat (Serebii.net) Despite being able to do some extraordinary things, it pretty much looks a lot like any other cat. However, when it changes, its' appearance is altered a lot, and it is much bigger. However, when it is in its' original form, this creature has some very distinct features. For example, there are quite a few colors on its' face. Additionally, this creature was revealed to the public in May of 2016.
Anyone who is a fan of hamsters will like this creature because they look very similar to the hamsters. Patamon also looks somewhat like another very famous character that Pokemon and Digimon fans love. This creature is very similar to mammals, and that is what he is classified as. One of the things about this character that tends to stand out are his eyes, which are a bright shade of blue. This creature is known to be rather childish. But a surprising fact is that he is actually very powerful. Furthermore, he also has a sixth sense (Absolute Anime).
Chess is a game that has been around for quite a long time. Furthermore, it is a game that seems to have been played all around the world at one point or another (iChess). In fact, the game has had quite an influence on society. If served as the inspiration for this character, which is modeled after the pieces that are used in the game. Additionally, this kind of creature comes in various colors. These creatures are not quite as strong as some of their peers. However, they do become much stronger as they change into other forms. But they are most known for their original form.
Many of these creatures look very innocent and therefore they do not appear as though they would be very useful in battle. However, Pokemon and Digimon tend to do a lot of battling, and some of them have some rather surprising abilities. A great example is this creature. This is another one that basically looks like a beautiful plant, yet it also has some very unique characteristics (DMA). This character can do many cool things. Furthermore, it has limbs that can stretch very far. Additionally, part of what makes this character stand out from the rest is its bright pink head.
One fun fact about this creature is that it was inspired by the Paleozoic Era, which was the first era that formed some of the Phanerozoic Era. There were two others as well (ScienceViews). The appearance of this creature is quite similar to insects. The body of this character is covered in the color purple, and it has a head that is very wide. Furthermore, the head is also quite wide as well. Furthermore, this creature has eyes that are bright red. Also, sometimes it looks as though it is grinning. This creature was once thought to be a very fierce hunter.
Some of these fictional creatures are considered plant life, and others are more like land animals. But on the other hand, some of these creatures also tend to live in the water, which is where this one comes in. This creature is not one of the strongest of its' kind that is for sure. It seems to be very weak in comparison to the others. This character might appear to be rather small at first. However, it does have a couple of bigger forms (rankedboost). One thing this character does a lot of is flop around, which is not all that useful.
These creatures are basically little birds. Other creatures that are somewhat similar to this one do not have the ability to fly. However, this form of the creature has wings that allow it to do so. However, the ones who do not fly often have a great deal of strength in their legs. But this creature actually does not prefer using its' wings, even though it does like to fly. Instead, it usually is seen flying in a different way. This character likes being attaches to kites when it flies. An interesting fact is that it has claws on its' wings (Wikimon).
There are actually numerous characters from Pokemon and Digimon that live in the water. Furthermore, this creature is one of them (MyAnimeList). This creature can also be on land as well. When it is small, the hair on it is short and white. However, when this creature grows, so does its hair. Additionally, the hair on its body apparently turns to a darker shade when it ages. This character can do a lot of cool stuff. For example, one of the things it can do is control fish. This creature also has some very distinct features that include an orange mane.
Many creatures have abilities that involve elements. That is true for Pokemon, as well as for Digimon. This creature has some abilities that involve fire, and they are actually quite useful when the character has to have a battle with some of its peers. One very interesting fact about this creature is that it has a connection to some folklore. Furthermore, another thing this character is known for is how beautiful it is. Additionally, it does not just use the fire for battle. Fire is also what keeps this creature's energy up (Amino). Also, this character looks very much like a dog, and that is because it walks on four legs.
There are a lot of Pokemon and Digimon that could be better when it comes to doing battle. However, there are also some that are extremely popular for multiple reasons, one of which is that these particular creatures are very good when it comes to battling others. That is where this creature comes in. Many fans of both Pokemon and Digimon like to participate in competitive battles in which their favorite characters battle against one another. This character seems to be a very popular choice for things like that. That is because it has some awesome abilities, and it can also block quite a few of the abilities that other characters have as well, which makes this character pretty great (Reddit).
While most Pokemon and Digimon characters are either one type or another, there are some that can be a mixture of two types. That is where this character comes in because it is actually a mixture of two different types. Some of the other creatures that are similar to this one do not look like they could be very useful in a battle, despite the fact that they have abilities that are great for that kind of thing. However, this creature definitely looks as though he has a good bit of strength. But, this creature does have a weakness, just like the others do. This creature does not do very well when it is going up against one of its' flying peers (Know Your Meme).
Some Digimon and Pokemon look very much like animals that exist in real life. However, there are also some that look like completely mythical creatures, and that is where this colorful character comes in. This character is not only famous for what it can do, but also for what it looks like, as well as it's personality. This character has a lot of bright, flashy, bold colors all over it, and it also has the personality to match it. Furthermore, it can also create some very colorful electrical energy (DMA). Fans were introduced to this creature in the late 1990s.
There are multiple shows that have been about Digimon, and there are also quite a few that have mainly focused on Pokemon as well. This character, like many others, has been on one of them. This character is apparently based off of a creature who appeared in some mythological stories (Quora). Fans of this character will likely recognize it right away because of how unique its' appearance is. This character resembles a fox with golden fur. Furthermore, some of these creatures can change into a different form at some point. Additionally, that form has a very high level of intelligence.
Many people have grown up being big fans of Digimon and Pokemon, and the creatures, which are also typically referred to as "monsters," are awesome. Therefore, it is not hard to see why so many of them have large groups of fans. This is one character a lot of people seem to love. Furthermore, this is the character in it its' final form (ranked boost). One thing that sets it apart from others are the leaves that can be found on it. They are actually very sharp. Also, this creature is known for its' agility, as it can jump on others when it is behind them or above them.
Fans of Pokemon and Digimon will likely agree that the creators of them are certainly very creative, and they have put a lot of thought into each character. That is proven with all of those characters, including this one. This character has quite a unique outward appearance. Furthermore, this thing has the ability to control human beings, as well as other creatures that are similar to itself (Bulbapedia). This creature can do a lot of other cool things as well. For example, it can change forms, and it can also detect strong leadership skills in those who are around it.
There are a lot of Pokemon and Digimon that eventually evolve into other forms. Furthermore, there are also some that do not, which is the case for this character. This creature has a very majestic look, and one of the things that make it stand out from the others are the diamond shapes it has all over its' body. Furthermore, this character also looks a bit like a horse. Its' purple mane, as well as the diamond shapes that are all over its' body, make it look different from creatures like it. At one point, this character has the ability to absorb water (Bulbapedia).
Many Digimon and Pokemon creatures have the ability to turn into some very interesting things. That is where this character comes in. While a lot of other Pokemon and Digimon tend to become bigger, stronger versions of themselves at some point, this one does not. However, there are times when it will change form and appear very similar to certain household items. Furthermore, this creature can also do other things, such a travel through time. It also has a bit of a sense of humor, as it does like to prank humans sometimes. The appliances that it can take the form of are a washing machine, microwave oven, electric fan, refrigerator, and lawn mower (Bulbapedia).
This character is thought to be one of the earliest versions of this kind of creature. Furthermore, some claim that it was the result on an experiment that took place a long time ago (Wikimon). This creature is covered in a lot of armor, which apparently makes it hard for the character to move. Not being able to move much is not typically very good in battles. As a result, this creature actually protects themselves by jumping, due to the fact that other movements are difficult for it. This creature was first introduced to fans in the early 2000's. This creature has the potential to grow into a stronger version of itself.
There are Pokemon and Digimon adults. Furthermore, there are also characters that are young and extremely childlike, some of which do not yet even know what their mission is, and that is the case for this character. One of the physical characteristics that some people associate with this creature are the big, white ears it has. Furthermore, it has pretty big eyes as well, and they are blue. This is a young creature. So young, in fact, that it has not yet realized what it is actually capable of doing (DMO Wiki). Since it is unaware of the purpose it has, it is not very confident.
There are numerous different kinds of Pokemon and Digimon out there. This particular one has a very distinct look to it. These creatures can end up being as tall as some human beings, standing five feet and three inches tall. Furthermore, the arms this character has can be extremely useful when the creature or someone around them needs to be protected (Bulbapedia). One fun fact about this character is that it is actually one of the multiple final forms of another character. It is very good at being able to predict what kind of moves its opponent plans to use in battle.
This creature is a herbivore. It is also not a very timid creature, as it has been known to have a very brave personality. It is not one of the most ferocious of its' kind, that is for sure. But at the same time, timid is not the right word to describe this character, either (Wikimon). Judging by the way it looks, one might not think that it jumps. But that is wrong because jumping is apparently one this character's signature moves. This type of creature is very similar to some dinosaurs when it comes to how they look, as they typically have very hardened skin.
There are a lot of very powerful Pokemon and Digimon that are pretty similar to some sea creatures that exist in real life. This is one of those characters. For the most part, this creature looks quite a bit like a very large sea turtle. This thing is known to be somewhat carefree and would probably seem much more friendly if it were not for the very sharp flippers it has (Wikimon). Furthermore, this character has a very strong shell, and it tends to move around rather slowly. However, the fact that it moves slowly does not seem to matter, as it is capable of doing a fine job of defending itself.
Pokemon and Digimon often look like animals, mythical creatures, or a mixture of the two. However, they sometimes also look like people as well. This creature fits into that category, and that is because she actually looks a lot like a regular human being. Additionally, this character has an older sister, who also just looks like a person. They are similar in some ways and different in others. For example, this creature has a much more introverted personality than her older sister, whom she always hides behind (Wikimon). This character is a fairly new one, as she was just introduced to fans in 2012.
Many Pokemon and Digimon are rather similar to insects that exist in real life. One of those is this character, who has an exoskeleton that is pretty great when it comes to protection. This character has a body that is nearly as hard as steel. Furthermore, it also has some pretty strong claws that would probably make any villainous character think twice before approaching it. When it is battling foes, it raises both of its' pincers. There are markings on them that are there for this exact purpose (Veekun). It also slams them down, presumably to make any of its' enemies feel uneasy.
This creature looks somewhat similar to a chicken. However, looks are probably the only thing this creature has in common with chickens. One of the awesome things this creature can do is spout flames from both of its' ankles. This is quite a useful thing for it to do, as it helps the character perform a type of martial arts. A little fun fact about this creature is that the flames it creates tend to burn a bit brighter when it encounters another character that is much stronger than it is. Every couple of years, its' old feathers tend to fall off and allow new ones to come in and replace them (Bulbapedia).
Some of these characters are considered to be very rare. A great example is this creature, which is a rare one to find. That could actually be due its' preference to live far away from people. These creatures seem to live in the mountains, instead of in a place that is more populated. While they are there, they tend to spend their time making improvements on many of their skills. For the most part, these creatures are carnivores. However, they have also been seen eating things like berries, plants, and roses. Some of them have also been seen eating chocolate as well (Know Your Meme).
There are a great deal of Pokemon and Digimon that are considered to be reptiles, or at least something very similar to them. One great example of that is this creature. There are different species of Pokemon and Digimon, and even those that are the same species have some pretty big differences. This character is one that enjoys living in cold places where it snows, whereas some of the other creatures that are the same species do not always like to live in that climate. This character is often a bit on the mischievous side. Thus, there are times when it behaves a lot like a child. A great example of this behavior is how excited the creature gets when it snows. A fun fact is that it blends in with the snow (Wikimon).
This kind of creature is quite famous for the fact that it looks a lot like a goblin. Furthermore, that is actually part of the character's name. This kind of creature is quite recognizable. After all, they do usually have green skin, and a bright hair color. Additionally, this is another character that came from a place where it snows, which also explains part of its name (Fandom). A fun fact about creatures such as this one is that they can take on one of two different forms after this one. They also have some abilities, one of which is freezing breath (Fandom). But still, they are not exactly known as very powerful creatures.
One of the things this creature is famous for is the very large, round eyes that it has. This character can often be found in forests. In fact, this creature is also known as the "voice of the forest." Additionally, this creature has a very positive affect on plant life. It seems that any plants that are around it often flourish. Also, it can restore their health completely. Furthermore, another cool and interesting fact about it is that this creature has the ability to travel through time. This character is a guardian of the forest, but it only seems to show up when things are peaceful (Wikipedia).
This creature is definitely a very famous character. As a matter of fact, it seems that even some people who are not familiar with Digimon or Pokemon can spot this one. Furthermore, some have wondered why this particular creature became so much more popular than the others that are like it. There are a few reasons for that, one of which is the fact that this character has basically been around since the beginning of it all. This creature was used in a lot of marketing, and still is to this day (Howcast). Furthermore, it has a very bright color, which makes it kind of hard to ignore.
This character is quite recognizable. That is probably due to the fact that it has an extremely distinct look to it, that is probably because it is basically a machine. This character is shaped like a gear. It looks pretty cool, but there is a downside to it. Since it is shaped like a gear, that means every part of it has to be there or it won't work as intended (Wikimon). However, when it is all together, this character can be quite powerful. For example, it has the ability to manipulate its' opponents. One thing that is not so cool about this character is that it has no sense of self, so it does not know when it is being used in a negative way.
This creature is a hybrid character, which basically means that it is a mix between two different beings. The character is different from most of the others, and that is partially because this form of it is half-man and half-beast (Amino). The name of this creature was derived from a word that has two meanings. One of them is "for fur to bristle." The other meaning also is a pretty good description for a tough character. That actually fits the character very well, because it has quite a ferocious side to it, which is probably because it never has lost its' instinct to engage in combat.
There are many Digimon and Pokemon that seem to move rather quickly, which is especially good when they are going up against one of their foes. That is where this character comes in, and that is because one of the main things it is known for is moving quick swiftly. Furthermore, its' movements are not just quick. They are graceful as well. This is often one of the things these creatures do when they are facing an opponent. This creature resembles a frog quite a bit. In fact, part of the inspiration for this characters' name came from a word that translates to frog (Collins).
Some of the creatures that are known as Digimon or Pokemon often look like insects or animals that are not fictional. However, there are some that also resemble massive robots, and that is the case for this creature. There is a reason that this thing is so big. The size of it is extremely helpful when this creature is battling any of its' foes. Furthermore, this character can also float. It has legs that can be tucked in whenever they need to be, which allows the character to float wherever it wants to go (rankedboost). Furthermore, its' legs can also become arms.
Many fans consider Digimon and Pokemon characters to be quite adorable. In fact, looking adorable and friendly has been rather helpful for some of these creatures, including this one. This particular creature has a very hard shell. It is a crustacean. Due to the fact that the shells for these creatures develop very fast, what is inside of them often is often very similar to slime. Furthermore, these creatures look very innocent. However, the way this character looks can be rather deceiving. Additionally, fans were introduced to this character in the late 1990s (Wikimon). The shell of it is usually pink and black, and the creature inside is usually green.
If anyone has ever wondered what a fictional dream-eating animal would look like, this creature is likely to be the closest anyone will get to finding out. These creatures are based on a mythological being (Wikipedia). This creature is supposedly one that came from a medical computer. Apparently, the computer was being used to detect brain waves. This creature has the power to rid the mind of, particularly unpleasant dreams. One of the things that gives it fuel is the data from when a human being is in the REM sleep cycle. However, sometimes this character used captured nightmares as a way to defeat enemies.
This creature is an amphibian, and one of the things about its' appearance that makes it very unique is the fin that sits on the top of the creatures' head (Wikipedia). The fin can be very useful. As a matter of fact, this character can use its' fin to detect certain things such as water currents, and changes in the air. The fin can also point to different directions. This character might look small, but it is actually very strong. It has the ability to crush, or at least move, things that are much bigger than it is. It also has a fin that helps it move through bodies of water a very rapid pace.
This creature was introduced fairly early. This character looks a lot like a turtle, and it is light blue. While this creature is usually seen walking around on two feet, it has also been seen travelling on four feet at times as well (Bulbapedia). Because this character is basically a turtle, it has a shell, and the shell is incredibly useful. This creature often uses its' shell for protection, and it also provides the character with a place to sleep. Furthermore, the shape of the shell helps cut down on water resistance when it is in a body of water.
This creature is a form of another famous one that is very similar to it (Eurogamer). However, the former version of this character looks quite different from the one it eventually changes into. One of the most noticeable things about this creature, as far as its' appearance goes, is that it is very dark. However, there are also some gold circles that are located in various spots, including the character's head, ears, tail, and legs. When the creature goes up against one of its' enemies, the golden circles begin to glow. Additionally, this character is usually found being cared for by people.
This kind of creature is an insect. It has a very hard shell that is pretty good for protection, but that does not mean that this character has much aggression. While other creatures that are similar to this one seem to only be interested in having battles, this one appears to be a bit more on the friendly side. This character has quite the carefree attitude, which is typically on display when it does things such as nap under a tree, and sniff some flowers. However, despite how friendly it is, this creature can protect itself. Its' signature move involves electricity.
This creature is a very young one. Furthermore, it is one of a few creatures like it that has a sibling. Additionally, the sibling looks a lot like it. This character has a very unique appearance, and that is partially due to fact that it has a horn growing out of the top of its' head. The creatures' sibling, on the other hand, has three horns growing out of its' head. Another difference between this creature and its' sibling is that this one has a very calm personality. The sibling is a bit different, as it is not quite as calm (Fandom).
Anyone who has ever enjoyed playing with Legos is very likely to be a fan of this character. That is because this creature is basically a stack of them. This creature certainly has a unique origin story. It was made by a child who was playing around on a computer. A fun fact about this character is that when it is surprised, all of the blocks that it is made out of fall apart. Furthermore, this thing is not very brave. But on the other hand, it is very righteous. Furthermore, it likes to communicate with others over the internet (Wikimon).
Many Pokemon and Digimon have cool and unique abilities. For example, this particular creature has the ability to completely hide itself in the shadow of whatever object is present at the time. Additionally, when this character is in the room, the temperature gets a bit cooler. That is because it absorbs the warmth around itself. This creature is also capable of taking the form of other creatures like it, as well as human beings. Furthermore, it is also known to be rather mischievous, and it likes practical jokes as well. This character lives in any space where a shadow can form (Veekun).
This character is often seen flying around, searching for a fellow creature to have a battle with. It looks a lot like a dragon, and it has some abilities that are similar to a dragon as well. In fact, one of the cool things it can do is breath fire. Its' breath is such a powerful tool that it can be used to melt extremely large things. For example, the breath of this creature has been known to take down boulders and glaciers (Bulbapedia). On the downside though, it has also started some forest fires. The temperature of its' flames tend to increase sometimes.
One of the most noticeable things about this creature is the fact that it has some pretty big wings. Furthermore, this thing can be rather strange. This type of creature doesn't mind brawling. In fact, this creature actually really enjoys brawling, and that is how it tends to settle some situations (Wikimon). However, it is not just capable of brawling. It also tends to use words to affect any enemies. This character was introduced to fans in 1999. This creature is a mammal. It kind of looks like a guinea pig, and it is capable of flying due to its' wings. It is also possible that the wings are ears as well.
Many of the Pokemon and Digimon characters have been around a very long time. However, there are also some that were just introduced to Digimon and Pokemon fans around the world in recent years. However, this character was introduced quite awhile ago. This is a particularly great character when it comes to combat, and that is true for multiple reasons, one of which is that it has some hidden power (Wikimon). It has a couple of special moves. Part of what makes this creature look a little bit different than any others like it are the yellow arrow shapes on its' forehead and cheeks.
There are some very big Pokemon and Digimon out there, and there are also some that are quite small, which is the case for this creature. In fact, it is supposedly so small that its' entire body can be covered by something as little as a rag. Furthermore, another very distinct part of this characters' physical appearance is the small black eyes it has. It is possible that the veil on it is used for protection, which is likely due to the fact that sunlight is not good for this character(Bulbapedia). Additionally, if anyone sees its true form, they might get sick.
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Tsholotsho community build own Zibalongwe Secondary School
by Staf reporter
12 Nov 2018 at 16:25hrs | Views
BACKGROUND TO THE ZIBALONGWE SECONDARY SCHOOL PROJECT
Tsholotsho rural district residents at large face serious life challenges which include poverty, crime, unemployment, and a huge number of teenagers who drop out of school from as early as Grade 5. This can no longer be tolerated in our modern society. Zibalongwe Primary School was established in 1933 in Tsholotsho under The Salvation Army Church Missions. This primary school is one of the oldest schools in the area although it remained without any further development when the other schools established later were upgraded, and now have secondary schools. Zibalongwe Primary School is approximately 32KMs from Tsholotsho Growth point towards the west about 16KM before Sikente.
Over the years, students have been walking and cycling to the nearest secondary schools and this arrangement greatly disadvantaged students who failed to perform better at school because of long distances to the learning centres. Teenagers, especially the girl child have been abused along the way and teenage pregnancies seem to be still increasing at an alarming rate despite efforts undertaken to address this. School drop-outs especially on the boy's side have also been on the increase. Crime levels involving the youth have been on the rise, violence and substance (including drug) abuse is negatively affecting the stability and growth of the society. A report on Tsholotsho south Constituency done by The Parliament of Zimbabwe in 2011 concur with this finding that in the district, fewer boys enrol at secondary schools as compared to girls. One of the major causes of this bad trend is the distance travelled by students to Nemane SDA Mission Schools approximately 11KM and Sikente Secondary (+13KM).
Through this project proposal, it is vital for the ZSP Association to highlight to all stakeholders involved in community development to note that the number of orphans in the district has ever been on the increasing. Most of the affected children find it difficult to go to school as they could be staying with their grandparents who are no longer economically active to fully support their needs. Due to the HIV and AIDS scourge, most children are orphaned. This automatically translates Zibalongwe area to a special area of focus where education has to be offered at the least cost possible to ensure that these vulnerable students get the best in education.
Parents from the local community, most of them resident in South Africa; having considered that education is key for the success of the area have over the years been so keen to ensure that their children learn and don't rush to South Africa before fully studying but this has been a great challenge. Having tried out many options, the community through the Zibalongwe Secondary Project (ZSP) Association has decided to spearhead the establishment of Zibalongwe Secondary School in the year 2017. The government through its various departments has been engaged formally and the Zibalongwe Secondary School opened its doors to students with effect from 10 January 2017, this is almost 100 years after the establishment of Zibalongwe Primary School.
INTRODUCTION TO ZIBALONGWE SECONDARY PROJECT (ZSP) ASSOCIATION
Realising the need for sustainable life transforming development in our local rural area; the community decided to launch Zibalongwe Secondary Project (ZSP) as a community driven initiative to spearhead development of the secondary school at Zibalongwe. ZSP is a community- based association that was established in September 2015 in South Africa, JHB by a group of Zimbabwean citizens from Tsholotsho Rural District with a vision of promoting education in rural Tsholotsho specifically at Zibalongwe Area. The Association has approximately 160 members in South Africa, the bulk of them come from Zibalongwe in Tsholotsho District. Most of these are engaged in menial jobs down South Africa but do not want their children and next generations to be like them and believe education is the key to the success of the community. Funding and donations towards ZSP so far are collected from member's subscriptions of R50 per month towards the Zibalongwe Secondary School establishment. There are two Committees, one in South Africa and the local one in Zimbabwe (currently the Secondary School SDC). The South African wing mobilises funds from members whereas the Zimbabwean wing (mainly comprised of the parents and elderly) provide general labour vital for the construction of the new school. (For more information on the ZSP structures, see Annex A to this project proposal.)
THE OBJECTIVES OF ZIBALONGWE SECONDARY PROJECT ASSOCIATION
Through the involvement and mobilisation of the community at large, the ZSP Community Association has the following objectives to the Zibalongwe Rural Community in Tsholotsho District, Zimbabwe;
1. To spearhead, promote and facilitate the construction of a new community driven secondary school at Zibalongwe area under the guidance of the Tsholotsho Rural District Council, the responsible authority and the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education among other authorities.
2. To reduce the abuse of teenagers especially the girl child due to exposure as a result of long distances to the nearest secondary schools along the way to and from the distant schools at the same time promoting the empowerment of the society through educating the girl child. "Globally, girls are especially disadvantaged--right now, 130 million girls are not in school worldwide, and millions more face barriers to staying in school. Yet we know that when girls are educated, their families are healthier, they have fewer children, they get married later, and they have more opportunities to generate income." (USAID 2016).
3. To eradicate poverty by advocating for education in the rural community through a practical approach that involves all community members. Our belief is that education is a key tool that will enhance sustainable community development leading to the transformation of livelihoods in Zibalongwe community and beyond.
THE OBJECTIVES OF THIS PROJECT PROPOSAL FOR FUNDING
Through this document, the ZSP Community Association and the locals at Zibalongwe rural area hereby are requesting assistance (financially, technically and anyhow) from your organisation in line with the details availed here in below. Your organisation can intervene and participate in this community project through any kind of assistance ranging from but not in any way limited to;
o construction of the learners' classrooms, staff cottages etc.
o procurement of school furniture and equipment,
o provision of school textbooks, stationery and any other educational requisites, o school fees and tuition aid,
o career guidance to our students, the community and;
o any technical expertise that will help the local community to establish a modern learning facility in a rural setup at Zibalongwe area in Tsholotsho district.
THE CURRENT SCENARIO AT ZIBALONGWE SECONDARY
To kick-start this massive developmental project in 2017, Zibalongwe Primary School, allocated one classroom block for Zibalongwe Secondary School. The enrolment of the students has been done and over one hundred and forty students have already enrolled meaning that come 2020 we shall be releasing the first batch of O' Level candidates from this new school. The Ministry of Education has allocated five staff members (including the School Headmaster, Mr. Ndabezinhle Moyo) towards the new establishment. The teachers are currently staying at Zibalongwe Primary School premises. Learning has since started in this new school with Form 1s and Form 2s already registered.
The locals are currently busy with the foundation of the new classroom block which is at slab level. Much of the material has been sourced by the local community although the roof has not been procured. Student and teachers furniture is currently one of the major headaches that the local leadership is facing as some students are sitting on the floor. The situation is really not good on the ground on that aspect.
THE MAJOR CHALLENGES FOR ZSP
1. Finance and funding towards the construction of the new school facilities, the procurement of school textbooks, furniture and fittings so that the school becomes a modern learning centre capable of transforming the lives of rural students who are able to compete equally with students in urban setups.
2. The primitive negative attitude towards education that is on the ground in our society poses a threat that equally needs full commitment by all stakeholders advocating for sustainable community development. Education is not yet fully prioritised as key to sustainable development and this problem can be eradicated. Our motto as ZSP says "TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE IT" and ZSP believes that a proper full engagement of all stakeholders in development, both government, non-governmental and the private sector will produce results for our society.
3. There is no adequate furniture for both teachers and learners and the situation is really unbearable at the new school currently, urgent interventions on this issue are most welcome.
Apart from the school construction and equipment issues; other challenges include but are not limited to the following;
Lack of funding towards education of the students (tuition fees, school uniforms and stationery particularly for the girl child. A survey conducted by ZSP community association during the period 12-19 January 2017 in conjunction with the Zibalongwe Primary School teachers targeting the students who excelled in their 2016 Grade Seven examinations revealed that most of these had serious challenges in proceeding to form one chief being finance and other family background related issues.
The attitude of some members of the society especially the uneducated elderly towards school is inhibiting progress as these will prefer to keep their grand children at home instead of sending them to school citing fees challenges among other things. Some students are alleged to have deliberately refused to attend school from as early as Grade 5 with the grand-parents not doing much to send them back to school.
The bulk of the potential students are mainly orphans; some stay with grandparents who are economically unproductive, others do not even know their fathers and some only taken care of by their single mothers; some of them widows. Most families are just defragmented and under a lot of stressing conditions making it difficult for many to attend school.
Poverty levels due to lack of basic education and drought are high in the district and this has a negative effect to scholars. Most families rely much on relief aid rendered by NGOs mostly.
LOCAL COMMUNITY ACHIEVEMENTS TOWARDS THE NEW SECONDARY SCHOOL AT ZIBALONGWE
1. The ZSP Community Association in the year 2016 mobilised funds from the members of the community towards the purchase of 20 single desks and 20 standard chairs ahead of the commencement of classes in January 2017 at Zibalongwe Secondary School.
2. The community has started the construction of the first classroom block which is currently at window level (12 October 2018, see picture below), much of the material excluding the roof has been sourced and delivered on sight through local community efforts. Our major need and focus now is to raise R100 000.00 towards the roofing materials of this classroom.
3. The local community mobilised funds, purchased cement, provided labour and moulded over 30 000 bricks for the construction of the first classroom at Zibalongwe.
4. Labour for clearing the new secondary school site and perimeter boundary has been provided by the local community on a rotational basis from village to village.
5. In the year 2017, the ZSP community managed to raise over ZAR 68 000 from the monthly donations from its members and other community based fundraising efforts.
6. On a continuous basis, the ZSP Association continues to engage various stakeholders and the government in ensuring that there is progress on the ground regarding the new secondary school in the midst of all budgetary and finance challenges, inter-alios.
Source - Zibalongwe
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Pooser's jersey read "Vegas Strong" where the name would usually go and the number 58. The jersey has gained a lot of popularity since he posted the photo on Oct. 5.
He hopes that the Golden Knights take notice and honor the victims as well.
"I'd really like the team to retire and honor the number with a banner in the arena and for people to continue to support our families working at the many strip resorts," said Pooser.
Only time will tell what will become of Pooser's request but for now it stands as yet another symbol of the empathy shown by the Las Vegas community after such a terrible tragedy.


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👉 Bomb cyclones put forecasters on high alert, because they can produce significant harmful impacts.
Reasons for the Formation:
👉 This can happen when a cold air mass collides with a warm air mass, such as air over warm ocean waters. The formation of this rapidly strengthening weather system is a process called bombogenesis.
👉 It occurs when a midlatitude cyclone rapidly intensifies, dropping at least 24 millibars over 24 hours. A millibar measures atmospheric pressure.
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Funding for around 500 extra council homes has been identified by Sheffield City Council in its council housing business plan. This forms part of the authority's drive to increase the amount of social housing across the city and is on top of an additional 1000 homes being provided by 2020.
Councillor Jayne Dunn, Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods and Community Safety, said: "I am doing everything in my power to increase the number of council houses. It's a massive challenge as we lose around 350 properties each year through Right to Buy sales and face increasing need for social housing.
Sheffield City Council was one of a small number of organisations which, over the past year, has been lobbying the Government to change funding rules to free up money for local authorities, so they can build more council homes. This lobbying has started to change the Government's thinking around how increases in council housing can be achieved. The authority is hoping for further announcements from the Government about this, and will continue to lobby for this.
In its annual council housing business plan, the council also includes further investment in fire safety and in June last year, the authority committed to installing sprinkler systems in its high rise tower blocks. It also intends to continue developing its new approach to housing management – Housing+ – which means more proactive support for tenants, especially vulnerable people. The business plan states that the further roll out of Universal Credit in Sheffield next year will be a particularly challenging time. It plans to work with tenants in preparation for this, ahead of the introduction in November and December.
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Our upcoming champion KLED continues PBE testing in the 6.16 PBE cycle with a few small additions or changes in today's update. See our larger coverage for more.
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More jobs for the boys on the obesity gravy train
Further to my previous posts about the copious studies showing that living near fast food outlets does not make you fat, here's another example of a 'public health' activist-academic ignoring the evidence.
In January, The Times ran a story in which it was claimed that the number of fast food outlets around schools has risen by 67 per cent in the last eight years. Professor Russell Viner of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health was quoted...
Russell Viner, of RCPCH, said that fast-food chains were "cashing in on school-age footfall" and "enticing young people and their pocket money . . . [with] devastating consequences for the overall health of our children."
... Professor Viner said that fast-food chains "bombarded" children with adverts. "While it's not surprising that fast food franchises tend to concentrate in poorer areas and those with bigger populations, which means nearer schools, this is even more reason for concern."
This is not what the evidence says, and words like 'bombarded' and 'enticing' make Viner sound more like a campaigner than a scientist.
It turns out that he has some strongly held views on policy. In the same month, he was using emotional language about children reclaiming their childhood in his efforts to urge the government to ban 'junk food' advertising before 9pm...
"We urge Government to show it is serious about protecting children's health by banning junk food advertising before the 9pm watershed. Only then can children reclaim their childhood."
More recently, in response to the ridiculous Cancer Research claim that overweight/obesity among millenials is rising (it's not), Russell Viner was the lead signatory of a letter to The Times...
The government is considering further measures to reduce childhood obesity. Health leaders are unanimous that protecting children from junk food adverts must be prioritised: last weekend, for example, more than a third of the adverts shown during a popular family-time programme were for high fat, sugar and salt foods. These adverts were seen by more than a million children.
Policymakers from all parties must listen to the sector and to the public. We need to get to grips with obesity now before it is too late.
Viner is entitled to his views and is free to campaign for whatever policies he likes. He's obviously already made his mind up, but hopefully the government will commission some impartial academics to evaluate the evidence and recommend policies.
Oh wait, they already have. A £5 million cheque was written last August for set up a new group...
The Department of Health has announced £5 million of funding for a new obesity policy research unit at University College London.
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It will give independent advice to policy makers and analysts, and develop understanding on the causes of childhood obesity, looking at social inequalities, the early years of childhood, and marketing to children and families.
Independent advice, splendid! And who, I wonder, has been put in charge of this lavishly funded outfit?
Professor Russell Viner, Policy Research Unit Director and Professor of Adolescent Health who will lead the Unit...
What with all the cash being given to sugar tax campaigners to evaluate the sugar tax, the obesity gravy train/echo chamber is shaping up very nicely for some people, isn't it?
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Food is the new tobacco
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Tracer is a video game developed by short-lived Ottawa, Canada studio Future Endeavors and published by 7th Level for the PC.

Gameplay
Tracer is an action-puzzle game in which the player is a contract hacker who is trying to outrun a virus in cyberspace that has been sent to hunt the player down after being setup by a client.

Reception

Next Generation reviewed the PC version of the game, rating it three stars out of five, and stated that "as far as this sort of thing goes, the game is certainly worth a look."

Reviews
Computer Games Magazine (1996)
Computer Gaming World (Oct, 1996)
Review in Score (Czech magazine)
PC Player (Germany) - Jul, 1996
GameSpot - Jul 18, 1996
PC Games - Aug, 1996

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Posted on May 9, 2013 August 15, 2013 by Cheryl Merrill
An excerpt from my book, Larger than Life: Living in the Shadows of Elephants:
As Doug and Sandi prepare for our morning walk, a nearby Cape mourning dove begins its chanting call: hoo-HOO-hoo, hoo-HOO-hoo. The dove is the same shape and color of the pigeons strutting the streets of my hometown, and belongs to the same family as pigeons, Columbidae. Doves are generally smaller birds and pigeons are larger.
One member of Columbidae, the American Passenger Pigeon, was once the most abundant land bird in the world. It's been estimated that nine billion passenger pigeons were in the United States before colonization – more than twice the number of all birds alive in the U.S. today. Up to a foot-and-a-half in length, the passenger pigeon had distinctive, even iridescent, coloration.
In the early 1800s a flock of passenger pigeons that numbered 2.2 billion birds flew between Kentucky and Indiana – a flock one mile wide extending 240 miles. So many Passenger Pigeons were in that flock that if they were placed beak-to-tail they would have wound around the circumference of the earth nearly 23 times. Audubon recorded an over-flight of Passenger Pigeons that took three days to pass, even though the birds averaged sixty miles an hour. He likened their passage to an eclipse of the sun.
One nesting colony in Wisconsin measured 850 square miles. The rumble of wings erupting from that roost made the ground tremble. Tune your stereo receiver to a place between stations, then turn up the volume until your walls shake. That was the sound of huge flocks of passenger pigeons, a Niagara of birds.
Audubon's Passenger Pigeons
Audubon painted the passenger pigeon in 1824. Printed plates of his painting show a female on the frosted upper branch of a tree feeding a male perched on a lower branch of the same tree – which is a bit of artistic license, since the pairs always stood next to each other on a branch.
The sexes of the passenger pigeon differed in coloration. The female, with her drab, brownish-orange back and gray plumage on her belly, contrasted with the male's brilliant blue back and deep pink breast. In Audubon's painting the male has a duller neck than was often reported – a neck that glittered purple, gold, yellow and green iridescence. Both sexes are depicted with their trademark pink feet and red eyes.
Now the passenger pigeon is gone. Snuffed out. Not a single bird left. Flocks in the millions whose wing beats sounded like thunder, whose descent to the ground in funnels looked like tornados, whose excrement rained to the ground like sleet, gone. Flocks that blocked sunlight from the sky and moved in squalls, in weather fronts, gone. Flocks that would have turned entire radar screens green, gone.
Their extinction was not a natural one, caused by a meteor or ice age or disease. No, we did it. We destroyed their habitat, hunted them, killed them, ate them, fed them to livestock, stuck their feathers in our hats, and shipped them by the ton in railroad cars, five billion birds by the late 1890s.
No one ever thought that five billion birds could disappear. An Ohio legislator wrote in 1857 that the pigeons were "Wonderfully prolific. No ordinary destruction can lessen them or be missed from the myriads that are yearly produced." But nets, guns and the railroads did their job. Speedy travel meant that pigeon feathers and meat reached their markets in forty-eight hours. Live pigeons were shipped for sport. An estimated half-million pigeons were netted annually for use in shooting matches. One trap shooter claimed he had personally shot 30,000 pigeons in his lifetime. In 1875 three nesting areas in Michigan yielded 1,000 tons of squabs and 2.4 million live birds for consumption.
Martha, stuffed and mounted at the Smithsonian
And yet, scarcely 25 years later, a young boy in Ohio named Press Clay Southworth shot the last wild passenger pigeon on March 12, 1900.
On Sept 1, 1914, Martha, the only passenger pigeon left in the world, died at the Cincinnati Zoo.
I wonder what our skies would look like if the passenger pigeon (instead of the turkey) had been designated our national bird.
The probability of any human being alive is one in billions of trillions. That's
multiplied several billion times.
Life. It's not easy to come by. And lessened by all that has been subtracted from it.
Author: Cheryl Merrill
Cheryl Merrill's essays have been published in Fourth Genre, Pilgrimage, Brevity, Seems, South Loop Review, Ghoti, Alaska Quarterly Review, Adventum and Isotope. "Singing Like Yma Sumac" was selected for the Best of Brevity 2005 and Creative Nonfiction #27. It was also included in the anthology Short Takes: Model Essays for Composition, 10th Edition. Another essay, "Trunk," was chosen for Special Mention in Pushcart 2008. She is currently working on a book about elephants: Larger than Life: Living in the Shadows of Elephants.	View All Posts
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dayold says:
At least if we die out, nature will probably flourish again. You should look at our colonial forefathers in Southern Africa. Shooting 1000's of Springbok a day in killing orgies! Then bragging with photos! Stupid idiots!
The average "lifespan" of a species is 4 million years. Humans have been around for about 3.5 million. Only 500,000 to go. Hopefully there'll be a planet left for those who survive us.
valeriedavies says:
we really are not a homo sapiens, are we, homo stupidissimus more like.
The NZ wood pigeon, another big beautiful bird was also hunted and eaten to near extinction by both Maoris and Europeans, but was caught in time and is now a protected bird, which is coming back everywhere. We have a couple of residents who gladden out hearts…
If the 1880s had the same kind of instant communication we have today, would the passenger pigeon still survive? I agree with you that ignorance makes our species dangerous. I'm curious – when was the NZ wood pigeon first protected?
it was in 1921, under the Animals and Birds Protection Act
Thanks for the info. Probably a bit more coverage of t
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Reblogged this on divineloyalty.
When will your book be published? It promises to be a real gem.
I hope to find an agent, soon. Know any good ones? I'll keep updates going on this blog, and my Facebook page. Thanks for your support!
A "real" writer I am not! How do I find your Facebook page? Will definitely add it to my "likes"!
If you're on FB, you can search for me under Cheryl Merrill – and you'll see the same photo of me behind an elephant's trunk. A lot of cool pics in my albums and links to my Africa friends, including my elephant friends. Just send me a friend request and I'll be sure to accept!
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Elephants, wherever you encounter them, are wild animals. Close, unsupervised contact with any elephant should never be initiated. Do not climb into enclosures; do not get out of vehicles. Do not tailgate an elephant. Think of how you might behave if a stranger suddenly appeared in your living room. Or materialized out of a solid object. Think of how you would react to a dog nattering at your heels. Respect these great gray beings and they will respect you.


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Q: Are hot machine learning solutions -like the Show, Attend and Tell paper- instances of unsupervised learning? The Show, Attend and Tell paper describes a solution to image captioning.
I am wondering: Is this novel machine learning application and instances of (semi-)supervised or unsupervised learning (in the broadest sense)? And if not, why?
My confusion comes from the fact that for disconnect that I'm experiencing, when learning introductory machine learning concepts, where everything is categorized as a (semi-)supervised problem, where the output is either a vector or a label or unsupervised learning problem, where clustering is performed - and the above solution, whose output seems to be a much more complicated object, for example a word.
I guess one could encode words in vectors or labels drawn from a large pools of possible labels, but I'm very doubtful if this is actually how it is done.
The machine learning solutions from the textbooks, that I learned so far, only seem to apply for problems where the output is a number (such as predicting a the income in a country based on years of education and age) or a label (such as in the Iris dataset). But the linked problem seem of a very different category.
(I tried going over the details of the Show, Attend and Tell paper. While I do know a bit of stats, I lacked machine learning knowledge to be able to discern whether their is ultimately a supervised or unsupervised machine learning solution.)

A: This paper is very much a supervised learning problem.

I guess one could encode words in vectors or labels drawn from a large pools of possible labels, but I'm very doubtful if this is actually how it is done.

You are right. Words are typically represented as a categorical variable. The vocabulary size for neural models is typically on the order of 10000 (as it was for this paper).