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import { IComparer, IOrderedAsyncEnumerable } from "../types"
import { asAsyncSortedKeyValues } from "./_ordered/asAsyncSortedKeyValues"
import { asAsyncSortedKeyValuesSync } from "./_ordered/asAsyncSortedKeyValuesSync"
import { asSortedKeyValues } from "./_ordered/asSortedKeyValues"
import { asSortedKeyValuesSync } from "./_ordered/asSortedKeyValuesSync"
import { BasicAsyncEnumerable } from "./BasicAsyncEnumerable"

/**
 * Ordered Async Enumerable
 */
export class OrderedAsyncEnumerable<T> extends BasicAsyncEnumerable<T> implements IOrderedAsyncEnumerable<T> {

    public constructor(private readonly orderedPairs: () => AsyncIterable<T[]>) {
        super(async function *() {
            for await (const orderedPair of orderedPairs()) {
                yield* orderedPair
            }
        })
    }

    public static generateAsync<TSource, TKey>(
        source: AsyncIterable<TSource> | OrderedAsyncEnumerable<TSource>,
        keySelector: (x: TSource) => Promise<TKey>,
        ascending: boolean,
        comparer?: IComparer<TKey>) {
        let orderedPairs: () => AsyncIterable<TSource[]>
        if (source instanceof OrderedAsyncEnumerable) {
            orderedPairs = async function*() {
                for await (const pair of source.orderedPairs()) {
                    yield* asAsyncSortedKeyValuesSync(pair, keySelector, ascending, comparer)
                }
            }

        } else {
            orderedPairs = () =>
                asAsyncSortedKeyValues(source, keySelector, ascending, comparer)
        }

        return new OrderedAsyncEnumerable(orderedPairs)
    }

    public static generate<TSource, TKey>(
        source: AsyncIterable<TSource> | OrderedAsyncEnumerable<TSource>,
        keySelector: (x: TSource) => TKey,
        ascending: boolean,
        comparer?: IComparer<TKey>) {
        let orderedPairs: () => AsyncIterable<TSource[]>
        if (source instanceof OrderedAsyncEnumerable) {
            orderedPairs = async function*() {
                for await (const pair of source.orderedPairs()) {
                    yield* asSortedKeyValuesSync(pair, keySelector, ascending, comparer)
                }
            }

        } else {
            orderedPairs = () =>
                asSortedKeyValues(source, keySelector, ascending, comparer)
        }

        return new OrderedAsyncEnumerable(orderedPairs)
    }

    public thenBy<TKey>(keySelector: (x: T) => TKey,
                        comparer?: IComparer<TKey>): IOrderedAsyncEnumerable<T> {
        return OrderedAsyncEnumerable.generate<T, TKey>(this, keySelector, true, comparer)
    }

    public thenByAsync<TKey>(keySelector: (x: T) => Promise<TKey>,
                             comparer?: IComparer<TKey>): IOrderedAsyncEnumerable<T> {
        return OrderedAsyncEnumerable.generateAsync<T, TKey>(this, keySelector, true, comparer)
    }

    public thenByDescending<TKey>(keySelector: (x: T) => TKey,
                                  comparer?: IComparer<TKey>): IOrderedAsyncEnumerable<T> {
        return OrderedAsyncEnumerable.generate<T, TKey>(this, keySelector, false, comparer)
    }

    public thenByDescendingAsync<TKey>(keySelector: (x: T) => Promise<TKey>,
                                       comparer?: IComparer<TKey>): IOrderedAsyncEnumerable<T> {
        return OrderedAsyncEnumerable.generateAsync<T, TKey>(this, keySelector, false, comparer)
    }
}


Although some people thrive on change, most of us fear it. That's not surprising, because routine and predictability gives us a feeling of control, while the unknown is anxiety provoking. Workplace change may bring with it fear, criticism and/or new responsibilities. Here are coping skills that can help anyone weather change more successfully.
Try to observe the change as an "outsider." What advice would you give someone in your situation? Might it be that whatever is occurring is not as bad as you'd imagined? Remember that anxiety is normal when changes occur.
It might take weeks or months for a change to fully resolve itself. If that's the case, during that time, stay flexible and open. You may find yourself more comfortable with the new situation than you'd imagined.
Don't allow yourself to give in to despair. Recognize that you'll have good days and bad ones during the change—just as you would have had before it. Even pretending to be happy can raise your spirits.
It's not necessary to agree with a change to successfully adapt to it and overcome any challenges it may bring. Remain motivated to find ways to use your skills to take advantage of the change—you may find yourself in a better position than when you began.
You'll want to impress a new boss, even if you're not sure how you feel about that person. And should you decide to leave, you'll still need a positive recommendation from him or her.
Talk to coworkers, the boss, people from other departments and from other organizations. Learn as much as possible about whatever change is occurring to better understand how you'll be affected. Others who've been through similar changes will have the most helpful advice to impart.
If you try to ignore or undermine the change, you'll only make things more difficult for yourself, your colleagues and your manager. What's worse, your productivity will likely plunge, and you'll become the angry person everyone takes pains to avoid.
When you follow these suggestions, you'll be better able to navigate changes large and small in your professional life. Remember responding positively to workplace change allows everyone to grow and succeed!


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Damage, Character, Offense,
We're all soldiers now.
Fred Tatasciore
Jack Morrison
~55[1]
1.85 m / 6'1"
Farmer (formerly);
Soldier (formerly);
Overwatch Strike-Commander (formerly);
Bloomington, Indiana, United States (formerly);
Swiss Headquarters (formerly);
Necropolis, Egypt (currently)
US Army (formerly);
Relatives:
Vincent (former lover)
Soldier: 76 is one of the heroes in Overwatch. He is a vigilante who aims to bring the enemies who brought down his former organization to the light of justice.
Armed with cutting-edge weaponry, including an experimental pulse rifle that's capable of firing spirals of high-powered Helix Rockets, Soldier: 76 has the speed and support know-how of a highly trained soldier.
Currently the target of an international manhunt, the vigilante known as Soldier: 76 wages a personal war to expose the truth behind Overwatch's collapse.
Soldier: 76 revealed himself in a string of attacks that crisscrossed the globe, targeting financial institutions, shadowy corporations, and secure Overwatch facilities. Though to the outside world his motives are inscrutable, there are those who claim that he is a former Overwatch agent, determined to shed light on the conspiracy that brought down the organization.
While his true identity remains a mystery, he is believed to have been trained as a member of the American "soldier enhancement program." He possesses physical capabilities exceeding those of a conventional soldier's, as well as other augmentations that make him a peerless combatant. In addition, he utilizes a cutting-edge arsenal, much of it stolen in raids on Overwatch installations.
Unrelenting in his search to find those responsible for Overwatch's fall, Soldier: 76 will stop at nothing to bring them to justice.
Heavy Pulse Rifle
Rapid fire hitscan type
25 rounds per clip
1.5 (0.75)-second reload
10 - 20 damage
30 - 55 m falloff range
8.66 shots per second
✔ Subject to falloff damage
Soldier: 76's rifle remains particularly steady while unloading fully-automatic pulse fire.
Helix Rockets
Linear splash projectile type
120 damage
80 splash damage
40 splash self damage
2 m splash radius
50 m/s projectile speed
8-second cooldown
✘ Cannot headshot
✔ Can inflict self damage
✔ Can inflict self knockback
Tiny rockets spiral out of Soldier: 76's Pulse Rifle in a single burst. The rockets' explosion damages enemies in a small radius.
8.33 m/s movement speed
Lasts until stopped
Whether he needs to evade a firefight or get back into one, Soldier: 76 can rush ahead in a burst of speed. His sprint ends if he takes an action other than charging forward.
Biotic Field
Area healing type
40 HP per second
5 m radius
Lasts 5 seconds
Soldier: 76 plants a biotic emitter on the ground. Its energy projection restores health to 76 and any of his squadmates within the field.
Ultimate Ability: Tactical Visor
~45 m range
0.75 sec reload
Soldier: 76's pinpoint targeting visor "locks" his aim on the threat closest to his crosshairs. If an enemy leaves his line of sight, Soldier: 76 can quickly switch to another target.
"I've got you in my sights."
Besides these abilities, Soldier: 76 is able to jump, crouch, reload (only when his ammo is not full), and perform Quick Melee.
), are only available to be unlocked either through their respective Loot Boxes or by Credits within the event's duration. During the event, newly-introduced event items cost three times as much as non-event items of the same rarity, while returning seasonal items are unlocked at the regular price. Items which are obtained from an external source are marked with Blizzard icons (
) and their requirements are noted below.
For all of Soldier: 76's skins and weapons, see Soldier: 76/Skins and Weapons.
Commando: 76
Night Ops: 76
Daredevil: 76
Stunt Rider: 76
Strike-Commander
Grillmaster: 76
Alpine:76
Cyborg: 76
Slasher:76
The Strike-Commander Morrison skin is obtained by purchasing (or upgrading to) the Overwatch's Origins Edition and/or the Collector's Edition.[2][3]
Take A Kneea
Dancea
Fist Pump
▪ Get Off My Lawn (
"Young punks, get off my lawn."
▪ I'm An Army Of One (
"I'm an army of one."
▪ I've Still Got It (default)
"I've still got it."
▪ I Didn't Start This War... (
"I didn't start this war, but I'm damn well gonna finish it."
▪ Not On My Watch (
"Not on my watch."
▪ Old Soldiers (
"Old soldiers never die, and they don't fade away."
▪ Smells Like Victory (
"Smells like victory" See note
▪ That's "Sir" To You (
"That's 'sir' to you."
▪ What Are You Lookin' At? (
"What are you lookin' at?"
▪ You're The Other One (
"I'm the one who does his jobs. I'm thinking... you're the other one."
▪ You Didn't Make The Cut (
"You didn't make the cut."
Bring The Noise (
"Bring the noise! Bring the ruckus!"
You Want A Medal? (
"You want a medal?"
▪ Knock Knock (
"Knock knock."
▪ Stay Frosty (
"Stay frosty."
▪ The Rooster Crows (
"The rooster crows at midnight."
▪ Not Getting Any Younger (
"I'm not getting any younger."
▪ Whatever You Say (
"Whatever your say."
▪ I'm Not Your Father (
"I'm not your father!"
▪ You're The Boss (
"You're the boss..."
▪ Smells Like Victory (Grillmaster: 76)
"Smells like freedom."
For Soldier: 76-specific sprays, see Soldier: 76/Sprays.
Target Rich Environment
One purchase of an alternate weapon skin will apply to the Heavy Pulse Rifle of all unlocked skins when equipping it.
Get 2 killing blows with a single use of Soldier: 76's Helix Rockets in quick or competitive play.
Kill 4 enemies with a single use of Soldier: 76's Tactical Visor in quick or competitive play.
Morrison in his Strike Commander attire.
Jack Morrison was raised in Bloomington, Indiana by a family of farmers. When he was 18, he joined the US military. He later joined the Armed Forces to defend his country in the Omnic Crisis.[4] Jack Morrison then became a subject of the experimental Soldier Enhancement Program. Through the program, he became close friends with Gabriel Reyes. When the Omnic Crisis began and the UN began to assemble Overwatch, the two accepted the offer to join alongside Reinhardt Wilhelm, Torbjörn Lindholm, Ana Amari, and Liao. Though Reyes led the strike team, Morrison was recognized as the team's moral fabric.
When Overwatch successfully put down the crisis, Reyes became head of Blackwatch while Morrison was promoted to Strike Commander. He oversaw Overwatch's rise to prominence, training new agents and leading them in peacekeeping missions. Jack and Ana later led a mission to rescue hostages from Talon. Though the hostages were escorted out, several agents died in the mission, and Ana was left behind. Ana was reported to be killed in that mission later.[5]
Over time, the public lost faith in Overwatch and accused it of negligence, corruption, and human rights abuses. During a United Nations investigation, Morrison was seemingly killed in a conflict with Reyes at the Swiss Headquarters. He was given a grave at the Arlington National Cemetery, though his body was never found.
Morrison survived, and donned a new identity as Soldier: 76, stealing a Heavy Pulse Rifle from Watchpoint: Grand Mesa and wounding several Helix guards in the process. He began a string of attacks across America against financial institutions and former Overwatch bases in an attempt to avenge Overwatch. After that, Soldier: 76 arrived to Dorado to take on the Los Muertos gang. Though they managed to escape, Soldier: 76 did save the life of a young girl named Alejandra.[6]
Soldier: 76 came to Egypt looking for Ana, who was under a disguise and wanted by Talon. He also charged in and attacked a Talon's base. After recognizing a familiar voice in Talon's communication radio, he was attacked by Reaper, the owner of that voice. Reaper revealed himself as Gabriel Reyes and had been still holding a grudge against Jack. Ana came to the rescue and successfully repelled Reaper. After exchanging information, she gave an explanation for her disappearance and offered him her support.[7] Around Christmas time, Morrison could be seen together with Ana, looking at an old photo.[8]
Soldier: 76 is an middle-aged to elderly, caucasian man of average build. He had blond hair which has turned white, a scar near his right eye. He usually wears a red visor which also covers his mouth, a blue and white jacket with 76 on the back, red gloves, dark grey pants and selver boots, a hulster which houses a pistol.
Soldier: 76 displays a grouchy and serious demeanor, occasionally grumbling about his old age. He doesn't play by the same fighting rules that he used to, according to himself, and insults his opponents by saying they've "got a lot to learn". Ever since the clash at the Swiss Headquarters took place, Soldier: 76 has become obsessed with bringing criminals to justice, usually taking extreme measures to hunt them down. Although he sees no point in bringing back Overwatch to combat the Second Omnic Crisis, he still misses being able to fight alongside them, as revealed by his quotes when in Watchpoint: Gibraltar.
In spite of this behavior, Soldier: 76 is willing to protect the innocent, even at the cost of letting his adversaries get away. A prime example is when he shields Alejandra from the explosion of a grenade rather than immediately chasing after the Los Muertos gang. He also seems to commend his team once in a while, as shown by his positive comparisons of Pharah to her mother in game.
Soldier: 76 Shirt - Men's
Soldier: 76 Shirt - Women's
Soldier: 76 Logo Shirt - Men's
Soldier: 76 Logo Shirt - Women's
Funko Pop! Vinyl Golden Soldier: 76
Soldier: 76 Rifle Spray Tee
Soldier: 76 Silhouette Spray Tee
Soldier: 76 Vigilante Spray Tee
For more detailed tips as well as hero matchups, see Soldier: 76/Strategy.
Soldier: 76 is your bread-and-butter FPS character, sporting an all-around set of tools at his disposal: a repeated round weapon, a high damage secondary fire, a way to quickly move around, a way to heal himself and his comrades, and a sweeping Ultimate ability. That makes him a versatile Hero, in offense or defense, acting as a leader, a flanker, a one-shot healer or even a pseudo-sniper if you're positioned higher than your target(s).
Pulse Rifle can fire several shots before it loses its pinpoint accuracy. This can make burst fire useful in mid-to-longer-range engagements, as the weapon "resets" to full precision if the player waits long enough between trigger pulls.
It's easier to fire Helix Rockets at the ground. Firing at an enemy's feet will launch the enemy airborne, immobilizing them while in midair. This is recommended when attacking faster targets such as Lúcio or Genji.
Firing Helix Rockets directly at the enemy does more damage, but requires precise aiming.
Account for the travel time of the Helix Rockets. While the splash damage of the rockets can deal damage, it is a very insignificant amount of damage. Just like the method of aiming ahead while sniping, it can also be applied to using this ability.
Soldier: 76's sprint makes up for his average speed.
Sprint can be used to quickly return back to the battle after respawning.
Sprinting around the objective and simultaneously shooting can make you tough to damage.
When fighting tanks, it's best to keep your distance. In close-ranged engagements with tanks such as Winston and D.va, it is a good idea to deploy a Biotic Field as it will nullify the damage they deal whilst you attack them. As Biotic Field heals for a significant amount, it can also be used to stall on objectives.
In a one-on-one fight, place down the Biotic Field immediately. This will save his life if he's ever hindered, i.e. frozen, stunned, or blinded. This can also make the difference in a fight with an enemy Soldier: 76.
On escort missions, the Biotic Field should be placed on top of the payload. When the payload moves, it will carry the Biotic Field along with it, encouraging teammates to stay close.
If behind any hero with a shielding ability, and under heavy fire, place a Biotic Field, even if you are at full health. This boosts your team's chance of pulling through hugely, especially if there is a Pharah or Bastion who easily shreds through defenses.
Tactical Visor
The Tactical Visor automatically aims his Heavy Pulse Rifle. This gives it several odd properties, most notably that the better players are at aiming the less valuable an ability it is. It is more valuable on console than on PC because it always aims at mouse speeds even if a player is using a controller.
When his Tactical Visor is activated, try to prioritize on bringing down low-health heroes (especially healers) and not waste it on tanks.
While the Tactical Visor is active, Soldier: 76 reloads almost instantaneously, allowing him to continue firing for the entire duration of the ultimate.
The Tactical Visor will automatically aim Helix Rockets for the player, though there may be some difficulty when aiming at a faster target, such as Genji or Lucio since the rockets don't track the target.
Tactical Visor is a deadly ultimate against enemies. 1) Soldier 76's DPS is significantly buffed. 2) Normally difficult heroes to bring down like Pharah, Genji, and Tracer are all vulnerable as anyone else. Do not use this ability to bring down one stubborn player, but kill multiple.
After or while activating Tactical Visor, immediately place down a Biotic Field. This makes you an extremely durable and a dangerous enemy. Also, if you activate Tactical Visor and Biotic Field simultaneously, you will cancel the ultimate's activation time, meaning you can immediately start using the ability and healing yourself.
Depicted as the "Dad" of Overwatch by fans.
Soldier: 76 was announced on July 7, 2015. Before that, he was teased in two tweets from @PlayOverwatch,[9] as well as two in-universe stories: Experimental Weapon Stolen from Watchpoint: Grand Mesa and Fading Glory: On the Trail of Jack Morrison.
Soldier: 76 is the playable character in the Tutorial, and is also the chosen hero when accessing the Practice Range for the first time.
Soldier: 76's design comes from a concept for an unreleased comic series made by Chris Metzen and Max Velati.[10]
Solider: 76's Heavy Pulse Rifle has a display of ammo and Helix Rockets symbol along with normal display at the lower right corner. The Helix Rockets symbol turns yellow after use and will turn back to normal color after cooldown.
Soldier: 76's ultimate, Tactical Visor, is essentially an aimbot, which is a well-known cheat/hack in FPS games where it targets enemies automatically, and has always been frowned upon in many games.
An example of the naming of Soldier: 76 in a Custom match.
When multiple AI Soldier: 76s are on one team in a Custom Game, the number in his name will count up for each one, i.e. Soldier: 77, Soldier: 78, etc.
A 12.8 inches bronze statue of Soldier: 76 is included in the Overwatch Collector's Edition.
In the Summer Games, Soldier: 76's signature sport is golf.
In Junkenstein's Revenge, Soldier: 76 mentions growing up in Bloomington, a notable city in the state of Indiana.
When Soldier: 76 respawns, he may say "This old dog's learned a few tricks." This is a reference to a popular idiom, "You can't teach an old dog new tricks."
The Cyborg: 76 skin was revealed by an Overwatch twitter account, along with Zarya, Bastion, and Pharah's Anniversary skins.
Soldier: 76 is the only hero that has a number in his name.
After Tracer, Soldier: 76 is the second Overwatch hero whose sexuality has been directly addressed. According to Bastet, Soldier: 76 was in a romantic relationship with a man named Vincent. Michael Chu later confirmed in a statement that Soldier: 76 sexually identifies as gay.[11]
Soldier: 76 appears in a player portrait of StarCraft II.
On his Heavy Pulse Rifle, the letters TMFR can be found, likely an allusion to Blizzards TeamFour, the team that began work on Overwatch.
While unusable, the pistol in his holster seems to bear a broad resemblance to the LAPD 2019 BLASTER from the Blade Runner film, except it is completely blacked out.
The "Daredevil: 76" and "Stunt Rider: 76" skins are a clear homage to stunt performer Evel Knievel. Coincidentally, the year of 1976 is the year of Knievel's last jump.
The Daredevil: 76 skin was previously named Spirit Of: 76.
The Commando: 76 and Night Ops: 76 skins are based on equipment used by the United States Special Forces during the Vietnam/Cold War era.
The heavy pulse rifle with these skins takes several visual cues from the M16/M4 service rifle, notably the birdcage flash suppressor, carry handle, RIS style hand guard, and front sight; the Helix Launcher takes an appearance similar to that of an M203 Grenade Launcher.
The futuristic pistol in his holster is replaced with a pistol similar to that of the Colt M1911, a pistol commonly used by the United States Armed Forces since the First World War.
The Voice Line "Old soldiers never die, and they don't fade away." is a reference to General Douglas MacArthur's line in his Farewell Letter to Congress speech.
The quote "I love the smell of pulse munitions in the morning." is a reference to the famous quote "I love the smell of napalm in the morning" from the movie Apocalypse Now.
The quote "Young punks, get off my lawn" might be a reference to the film Gran Torino.
The quote "You're The Other One ("I'm the one who does his jobs. I'm thinkin' you're the other one.") might be a reference to The Departed.
Soldier: 76's Immortal skin is a reference to the music video of Michael Jackson's Thriller song from 1983.
His voice line "Stay Frosty" is a common military phrase. The first use in popular culture was 1972's The New Centurions, and has since found its way into movies, television, and video games.
The Voice Line "I'm not your father!" probably refers to the Overwatch fan-base referring to Soldier: 76 as being the "Father" of the Overwatch characters.
For changes made to Soldier: 76's abilities, see Heavy Pulse Rifle, Helix Rockets, Sprint, Biotic Field, and Tactical Visor.
August 2, 2016 Patch: Fixed a bug where the Origins Edition skins would not count towards unlock progress of the "Decked Out" Achievement.
July 19, 2016 Patch: Ultimate cost increased by 10%. Self-healing abilities now charge ultimate abilities.
April 19, 2016 (beta) Patch: Soldier: 76's Final Blows average statistic in the end of round scoreboard is now correct.
April 6, 2016 (beta) Patch: Soldier: 76 has been re-enabled for all game modes.; Fixed an issue with the implementation of Soldier: 76's "Commando: 76" and "Night Ops: 76" Legendary skins.
April 5, 2016 (beta) Patch: Added "Commando: 76" and "Night Ops: 76" Soldier: 76 Legendary skins. Origins Edition skins can now be equipped.
March 8, 2016 (beta) Patch: Added "Spirit of: 76" Soldier: 76 Legendary skin.
↑ It was revealed at San Diego Comic-Con 2016 that Jack Morrison's age in Ana Origin Story photo was around 35, and it had been approximately 20 years since then until the present.
↑ Overwatch™ Ready for Action Spring 2016 — Pre-Purchase Now for Console and PC
↑ Overwatch: Origins Edition | Digital Bonuses Preview
↑ Commando: 76 and Night Ops: 76 skin's lore information
↑ Legacy
↑ Hero
↑ Old Soldiers
↑ Tweet #1, Tweet #2
↑ Sons of the Storm
↑ Michael Chu's tweet regarding Soldier 76's sexuality
Soldier: 76 Navigation
Abilities Heavy Pulse Rifle • Helix Rockets • Sprint • Biotic Field • Tactical Visor
Lore Organizations Overwatch • Los Muertos • Helix Security International
Character relationships Gabriel Reyes • Ana Amari • Lena Oxton • Alejandra
Locations Swiss Headquarters • Watchpoint: Grand Mesa • Dorado • Necropolis
Others Soldier Enhancement Program • Omnic Crisis
Media Articles Experimental Weapon Stolen • Fading Glory • LumériCo Vision for Mexico
Comic Shorts Legacy • Old Soldiers • Uprising
Animated Shorts Soldier: 76 Origin Story • We Are Overwatch • Hero
Retrieved from "https://overwatch.fandom.com/wiki/Soldier:_76?oldid=97195"

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Grants to replace loans for undergraduates
by mmarks
Jan. 26, 2001, 5:58 p.m.
Princeton University will no longer require undergraduates on financial aid to obtain loans to help pay for their education. Beginning next fall, Princeton will eliminate its loan requirement, and replace it with additional scholarship support. The plan is one of several initiatives designed to ease the financial burden on students and their families, and builds on other significant improvements made in recent years.
In eliminating required loans, Princeton is acting against a national trend in which loans make up an increasing portion of student aid packages. Nationally, loans now account for 60 percent of all student aid. Princeton is the first of its peer institutions -- and, except for the service academies, possibly the first American university -- to announce that aid recipients will not be required to borrow to pay for college. (See case studies .)
The "no-loan" policy, approved by the Board of Trustees on Saturday, will affect all undergraduates attending Princeton beginning in the fall semester. It extends a groundbreaking program begun with the Class of 2002 to reduce the financial burden for low- and middle-income students. In that initiative, loan requirements were eliminated for students from families earning less than $46,500 and reduced for those earning between $46,500 and $66,500 (current dollars, adjusted for inflation).
"We want to ensure that no student admitted to Princeton feels that he or she cannot attend because it would present a financial hardship," said Princeton University President Harold T. Shapiro. "We have made all of today's improvements with that goal in mind."
For full details, see news release .
Contact: Justin Harmon (609) 258-3601
Moscato discusses Princeton's leadership in shifting financial aid landscape
Financial aid improvements help achieve increased diversity
Princeton trustees approve financial aid increase in 2013-14 budget
Board approves operating budget for 2002-03
Operating budget includes funding for critical staffing
Princeton remains committed to aid in tight economy
Trustees approve lowest fee package increase since 1966


The morning after Palenque was pretty much straight driving, about ten solid hours of decent highway and flat lands with dense vegetation. Just the night before, RG and I had decided to add an extra passenger, Manuel, an Iberian masseur with the excitement of a fifteen-year-old and the grand politeness of a Spanish hidalgo. I had seen him for a short time at the Oaxaca Children Center, but our encounters in San Cristobal had proven that he was good people, and a lot of fun to be around. He had a friend in Merida, and was utterly ecstatic about the thought of diving in the crystalline coasts of Quintana Roo.
Delightful hostel in the eco-touristic area of Palenque, Chiapas.
"Speak Spanish? License and documents, sir", he asked. He checked all my paperwork and pointed an accusing finger at RG in the back. "Do you have a seatbelt?". I looked back and realized that my "modification" of the cargo area had left the seatbelt straps dangling from the pillars of the car. What followed became a game of patience.
"She is not wearing her seatbelt. According to the book, it's a $1500 peso fine". Thinking of the many people I had seen crammed in the back of pickup trucks, I retorted, much to his surprise: "Interesting. The military did not say anything two hundred kilometers ago". "The military is the military, we are the police", he replied firmly. "That's alright with me. Show me the way to the police station and I will gladly pay it in cash". The officer's eyebrows raised as he managed to put his words together: "The police station… it's closed. They close at 1pm". He really made the situation seem like the fine could only be paid then, and there. This really had potential to ruin our day.
Still playing my cool cowboy learnings, I offered to wait until the next day. Unfortunately, Manuel, feeling guilty for being our third passenger, offered to pay for displacing RG to the back. "There has to be an alternative way!", he said nervously. And yes, $600 pesos later, we were let go... Manuel had saved us from quite a tedious battle. A few miles later, we pulled into a nearby gas station and unsheathed my knife. I opened the rear doors with a hint of fury and cut off the dang seatbelts out. "As far as I am concerned, this car is more than thirty years old and was never, never equipped with rear seatbelts. I am a mechanic, you know? I know these cars well!", I said with a crooked smile and a wink.
First time Livingstone sees the ocean. Right next to it, the best seafood soup I've had in a while!
The 30-year-old car trick worked well, yet the officers in the following stops still tried to look for even more potential reasons to get bribed. "Your license is expired, sir!". By now, this had become a joke. "You don't say, officer! You must have gotten the numbers wrong! Just look in the little column in the back of the license and check for the little letters. Field 4a is the expiration date, valid until 2017". The policeman pressed his lips and pointed at my documents. "This registration… it looks like it is valid until 2010!". I resisted laughter and pretended to be surprised: "Wow, that is quite news to me! It was given to me on August 20th this year, and if I am not mistaken, it's decorated with the numbers 1910 and 2010 as the centennial of the Mexican revolution!". He gave up on his tricks and we moved on to talking about the gas mileage of the car. Boy, how many miles of this will we have to endure?
We arrived to Merida after sunset. Merida is quite a creepy, dilapidated town at night; there wasn't a single soul in the street, and many of the beautiful historicist buildings showed obvious signs of neglect. The three of us had a few local specialties for dinner, seasoned by tunes of a nearby Spanish –yes, from Spain– music festival, and then split to our respective accommodations to meet back the following day.
I stayed for the next two days with Rafa, a hostel owner who destined a comfortable sofa for the couchsurfing crowd. His little piece of paradise is a tiny building decorated in the most eclectic, cosmopolitan mix of world flavors his visitors could bring. I myself gave him an old US license plate for his collection, the one I had registered my previous wagon with. If you stop by the Hostel "La Casa del Tío Rafa", look for the California plate… that's mine!
Look at these crazy three!
From what I could gather in the space of a day, Mérida is closer to the style of the Caribbean than the rest of Mexico. The architecture, music, food, way of dressing and overall attitude towards life is far closer to that of Cuba than those of the mainland. Still, it seems that Merida had seen better days: you will see many buildings empty, or faded by the years. Downtown is a maelstrom of moving bodies and turn-of-the-century architecture, seasoned by automotive fumes in a very 1930's fashion. Still, many a indigenous girl can be seen selling souvenirs amongst these promises of modernity.
Shabby buildings, bright colors: smells like Caribbean here!
A lil' rationalism, a lil' colonialism... add a dash of CO2 and you're set!
Manuel the Spaniard made a little mistake with his buzzer, so he resorted to some enthusiastic professional.
On our way to Cancun and Playa del Carmen we could not miss out on the Mayan ruins of Chichen-Itza, an impressive complex if you can get past the hoards of shrimp red, sandaled tourists. Pictures speak louder than words and this article is getting kind of long, so I will let the photographs do the talking. Right on the way is the town of Valladolid, with ample colonial avenues and a beautiful food court downtown where locals, as well as some sparse foreigners, can enjoy all kinds of grilled meats and flavored waters for very little money. The next day we visited the scenic ruins of Tulum, right by the ocean, and waved RG goodbye on her way back to the US. The following day I would do the same, but with a very different destination and purpose: to find a lost treasure in Cuba.
The majestic ruins of Chichen-Itza. Currently, the top of the main pyramid is not open to the public.
Wooden souvenirs –a reminiscence from the Day of the Dead. Leftovers, perhaps?
The observatory at the complex. I was tempted to film a "Sound of Music" parody right there on the grass.
After much fiddling with my camera, I shot this close-up shot of a fence post.
Valladolid food court, with an assortment of flavored waters and juices beyond your wildest dreams!
Paradise of what? Right in the heart of the Tulum ruins.
Aaargh! The Spanish are coming! The Spanish are coming!
Three good friends, united by an automobile and the quest for sights!
Finally in Cancún... notice the "Dracula has AIDS" poster to the left.
...and in it goes. See you in two weeks!


Dr. Lonnie Lowery spoke at the NSCA's 2012 National Conference about the connection between Vitamin D and testosterone.
The top concern of strength coaches should always be athlete safety. For this reason, the NSCA has compiled a list of resources to raise the standard of care when working as a strength coach at any level. By reading and sharing these examples of standards and guidelines, policies and procedures, position statements on vital topics, mental health best practices, and more, strength coaches can push to increase the safety of athletes around the world.


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Family customizes Heritage Provence
Jul 2, 2018 | Home & Style | 0
By Staff Reports
WRITTEN BY GREGG L. PARKER
PHOTOGRAPHS BY JOSHUA BERRY
John and Amy Jupin faced two life-changing milestones when they bought their home in Heritage Provence. "We decided to purchase the house when it was about 95 percent finished, and we had our first newborn baby. It was a whirlwind," Amy said. "We knew Madison was on the verge of another expansion, andwe were looking for a family-friendly neighborhood to start our family. We loved the location, cul-de-sac and layout."
With 2,800 square feet, the five-bedroom, three-bath home features a large Southern front porch. The Jupins added a screened back porch with deck. The two-story brick house has traditional design with white trim, accented in gray and black. "We fell hard for the cul-de-sac, front porch and traditional curb appeal," Amy said. John likes the vaulted, two-story living room. "When we moved in with a tiny 3-month-old baby, we thought, 'How will we ever fill this house up?' Now, we have five children," Amy said.
Decorating is a dual approach, with Amy visualizing ideas and John doing the work. "He's a reluctant handyman, but projects we've worked on together have made the most impact," she said. John restyled the fireplace, changing tile and creating a focal point above with shiplap. He added molding and white paint for architectural interest. The Jupins prefer light, bright, comfortable living spaces in coastal/beachy style with a hint of farmhouse. Amy always chooses "classic, weathered-and-worn, white and comfy" pieces –"nothing is frilly or fancy."
"It's most definitely a summer house –an eclectic mix of casual, distressed furniture and curated vintage pieces mixed with washable slipcovered furniture," she said. "I often decorate with driftwood, seashells, starfish, and collect ironstone china, wicker-covered wine bottles, blue glass, vintage seascapes – even bird nests."The open floorplan lets the kitchen and living room flow directly into each other. The living room, kitchen, back porch and back yard are the Jupins' favorite spaces. "We are lovers of light," Amy said.
"The sun rises on the back of our home, where the living room and kitchen are. Our house is flooded with the most glorious sunshine in the mornings."The kitchen, Amy said, "breathed a sigh of relief when we painted the honey wood cabinetry a bright white, added a farmhouse sink and changed out lighting fixtures."During warmer months, the back door stays open to the screened porch. "It becomes our second living room," Amy said. Most of the year, the family lives on that porch with "a comfy outdoor sofa and TV. John and our teenage boys love to watch football and hoot and holler it up." Amy enjoys her morning coffee on the back porch. "Our little one loves to watch the birds and bunnies, too. John built a playhouse, a very special place for our littlest. I love how it's tucked into the trees and feels like a hideaway place for her imagination to wander."The Jupins enjoy yard work, typically planting a small garden to harvest tomatoes, peppers and basil. Hydrangeas, roses and lilies grace the landscape.
Both engineers, John and Amy work on Redstone Arsenal. He works with helicopters, and she works with space experiments. Their children are Joshua, 16, a junior at James Clemens High School; Michael, 16, adopted from Ukraine in 2014 and a Jets sophomore; Anna, 14, Jets freshman; Benjamin, 11, fifth-grader at Columbia Elementary School; and 18-month-old Maggie Rae. John grew up in Pennsylvania, while Amy hails from New Jersey. They met at Pennsylvania State University, moved to Huntsville for jobs in 1998 and settled in Madison in 2002. "We've been here ever since," said Amy, "and love it here."
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Gender Equality South Africa Project #48416
Stop Early and Unplanned Pregnancy in Africa
by PCI-Media Impact
Empowering Teens Involved with Juvenile Justice
By Michelle Lanchart - VP of Communications and Engagement
PCI Media staff leading a program design workshop
Thank you for your continued support in helping us to create better sexual health outcomes for communities, families, and teens throughout the world. We're taking the lessons learned from our successful programs addressing early and unplanned pregnancy in Africa and applying them to new partnerships in North America.
Access to sexual reproductive health information and services is under growing threat in the United States, which can have a ripple effect for other parts of the world. We are excited to pilot a brand-new initiative in New Mexico that will change the narrative for women and girls involved in the juvenile justice system.
Youth involved with juvenile justice (YIJJ) are at greater risk for teen pregnancy and STIs than their peers. 50% of teen girls in the juvenile justice system experience pregnancy. New Mexico has a significantly higher rate of teen girl incarcerations than the national average, increasing the risk of early pregnancy among this group.
We are developing an entertainment-education pilot to change that narrative. Using our unique participatory approach, we're producing an evidence-based mini-series that will engage youth in the justice system and result in:
increased behaviors that prevent pregnancy and STIs
increased sexual consent among at-risk youth
reduced rates of teen pregnancy and STIs among teens in JJS in New Mexico
overall better health outcomes and opportunities for Latin and Native American young people in New Mexico
Your support helps us to continue to work with local organizations to produce quality and engaging content that supports a healthier, more sustainable, and just world. Visit our website (Pcimedia.org) to learn more!
PCI Media Website
Building Brighter Futures for Women and Girls
Sign language training to healthcare professionals
Everyone deserves to have access to essential sexual health information so that they can make healthy, informed choices for themselves. Our programs create better outcomes for communities, families, teens, and children throughout the world by educating audiences on important health and sexual health topics. Here are some highlights in our growing portfolio in Africa and beyond:
Communities in Mozambique Creating Change Together
Ouro Negro's popular entertainment-education radio drama, which promotes the rights, health, and well-being of Mozambican children, teens, families, and communities, surfaces local knowledge to produce positive change. Surveys from the previous year show 93% self-reported behavior change—such as increased contraception use.
Knocking Down the Barriers to Accessing Health Services
We're creating equal opportunities for people with disabilities in Mozambique. The radio dramas in our Access Without Barriers program are designed to educate teens with and without disabilities about important sexual health topics using storylines that are tailored to what listeners actually experience in day-to-day life. So far, we've seen a 530% increase in young people with disabilities accessing health facilities!
Inspiring Women and Girls Through Storytelling
We're piloting a brand-new initiative in New Mexico that will change the narrative for women and girls involved in the juvenile justice system. Our new program will use entertainment education to provide essential information about teen pregnancy prevention and sexual health. At the center of the pilot will be an entertaining mini-drama so that audiences become emotionally tied to the stories and characters, influencing values and inspiring healthy behaviors.
Improving Health Access for All
Education workshop in sign language
For adolescents with disabilities, access to health facilities and sexual reproductive health information is a critically important issue. According to a report by the UN's Department of Social and Economic Affairs, young people and adults with disabilities are at equal or greater risk of unwanted pregnancies, sexual violence, and sexually transmitted infections. These increased risks are due to several barriers that prevent people with disabilities from accessing sexual and reproductive health information and services.
The radio dramas in our Access Without Barriers program are designed to educate teens in Mozambique with and without disabilities about important sexual health topics. The storylines are tailored to what teens actually experience in day-to-day life and help them build safe and informed health behaviors.
In one episode, we meet Zezinho, a young boy who has fallen into depression after having lost his eyesight during an explosive detonation. Just as Zezinhoworks to regain independence in his daily life, he's confronted by the new challenge of his changing body. At first, he is embarrassed by these transformations that he has no control over, but as he begins to open up about his feelings and ask questions, he learns that there is nothing to be ashamed of. This important lesson helps him become a supporting friend to many of his peers who are experiencing similar situations but are too embarrassed to ask for help.
While the drama engages teens around important sexual health topics, it also educates them on what health resources are available to them in their communities. Knowing where to access important everyday health information is one of the biggest factors that lead to positive change.
"I went to SAAJ [the youth health center] to understand what was happening to me when I ejaculated while having fun with girls. At SAAJ, they explained that I can get a woman pregnant. They advised me, they gave me condoms, and now when I want to have sex with a woman, I use condoms." (Paulo, 22 years old, Tsagano).
Thank you for your continued support in providing critical access to sexual reproductive health information and services to communities throughout Africa. Your support helps us to continue to work with local organizationsto produce quality and engaging content that supports a healthier, more sustainable, and just world.
Let's Talk! Update
By Michelle Lanchart - VP Comms & Engagement
Let's Talk! South Africa Country Activation
Thank you for helping to shift attitudes and behaviors and bring critical access to sexual reproductive health information and services to people in places most in need. You're creating a healthier, more sustainable, and just world.
I'm excited to share some results from our Let's Talk! Conversations to Eliminate Child &Teen Pregnancy in 21 Eastern and Southern Africa (in partnership with UNESCO, Save the Children, UNFPA, and SAfAIDS). The communications campaign aims to end teen pregnancy by shifting cultural norms around sexual health education and advocating for access to contraception and family planning services. After running the campaign for 12 months prior to the pandemic and continuing a modified program, the Let's Talk! Campaign has the following results among participants:
23% more feel a responsibility to prevent child marriage
32% are more knowledgable about how to access contraception
40% more know how to properly use contraception
Let's Talk! Campaign participant: "...because when we grew up no one set us down and explained...maybe...we would have not given birth early if we were informed." Parent
Though PCI Media's active implementation in the program has ended, the "Let's Talk!" campaign toolkit continues to be used by regional organizations in Eastern and Southern Africa to educate about and improve access to contraception and family planning.
Stay tuned to hear more about how our communications interventions reduce child and teen pregnancy in Africa. Follow us on social media to get more regular updates and information about our Valentine's Day social media Live on how art and storytelling is a catalyst for change!
https://www.pcimedia.org/
Empowering Women All Around the World
By Michelle Lanchart - VP Engagment
Teen radio producers in Mozambique
Our work empowering women and girls with access and information to make choices that help them live a self-determined joyful life continues in Eastern Africa thanks to your support.
In Mozambique, our partnership with UNICEF Mozambique and local organizations allows us to broadcast on 116 radio stations reaching 4 million listeners per episode. Ouro Negro's serial drama format is especially accessible to low-literacy audiences in rural communities.This approach has contributed to making Ouro Negro a trusted source for public health information for listeners.
We're continuing to expand Ouro Negro's reach.
Ouro Negro da Malta is a radio program that aims to increase the discussion and understanding among teenagers and young people of the themes addressed in the radio drama Ouro Negro. The program is produced by teenagers for teenagers, in local languages in Nampula and Zambézia, two central provinces of Mozambique.
The radio drama is fictional, the talk show brings the reality of the listeners and adolescents into the broadcasting studio. in the program, teenagers talk about what they know, what they think, how they live out their lives and make decisions about the various issues addressed in the stories of the radio dramas and the stories. The 30-minute live radio show is recorded, repeated at least once, and then uploaded and shared through a podcast platform and promoted on social media. Listeners can call in and join the discussion and life-saving dialogues can take place on air and in communities.
When women and girls are empowered with choices, they earn more income, lead sustainable practices in their communities,andhave fewer and healthier children.
Thank you so much for your continued support!
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Endodontist versus My Dentist: Which One?
As dentistry becomes more advanced in terms of technologies, the limits of the potential for change (improvement) in functional and/or cosmetic outcomes increases correspondingly.
As simple example of this would be the impact that Cone Beam Catscans have had in the area of diagnostics and implications for treatment. Reconstructive opportunities with this technology provide patients with treatment options and possibilities that didn't exist just a few years ago.
All treatments in medicine and dentistry have rates of predictability. As treatment opportunities increase, so do the opportunities for treatment failures. The failed treatments can have different causes; technical errors and failures due to tissue conditions or overall difficulty of treatment.
Root canals, for some patients, seem to be recommended too often. Crown replacements, amalgam replacements, large fillings, complex bridgework, occlusal conundrums .... even basic dentistry at times, can ultimately involve a root canal recommendation.
The procedure is usually recommended when infection or inflammation is present... or can be recommended when pain issues with a particular tooth are not resolvable through other means.
Endodontic Specialist or General Dentist?
Endodontic Specialists (Endodontists) have advanced training that goes beyond the DDS or DMD degree. As practitioners they invest in microsopy - surgical equipment and technologies that are usually "cutting edge" and go significantly beyond what any "regular" dentist would have access to.
General Dentists (generally speaking), receive training for RCT's (root canal therapy) and are an excellent resource for what might be called routine treatment (uncomplicated). Tooth root configurations are different however for some teeth.
Root treatment needs that are deemed complex are usually referred to an Endodontist. Unfortunately, in some cases, the realization that a root system and treatment need is unusually complex isn't discovered until surgery is underway.
It is not uncommon for an Endodontist to have a different clinical "picture," compared to a patient's referring dentist. These differences should be welcomed in most instances... due mainly to the access to the advanced instrumentation of a specialist.


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"""
Train XGBoost with cat_in_the_dat dataset
=========================================

A simple demo for categorical data support using dataset from Kaggle categorical data
tutorial.

The excellent tutorial is at:
https://www.kaggle.com/shahules/an-overview-of-encoding-techniques

And the data can be found at:
https://www.kaggle.com/shahules/an-overview-of-encoding-techniques/data

Also, see the tutorial for using XGBoost with categorical data:
:doc:`/tutorials/categorical`.

    .. versionadded 1.6.0

"""

from __future__ import annotations

import os
from tempfile import TemporaryDirectory
from time import time

import pandas as pd
from sklearn.metrics import roc_auc_score
from sklearn.model_selection import train_test_split

import xgboost as xgb

def load_cat_in_the_dat() -> tuple[pd.DataFrame, pd.Series]:
    """Assuming you have already downloaded the data into `input` directory."""

    df_train = pd.read_csv("./input/cat-in-the-dat/train.csv")

    print(
        "train data set has got {} rows and {} columns".format(
            df_train.shape[0], df_train.shape[1]
        )
    )
    X = df_train.drop(["target"], axis=1)
    y = df_train["target"]

    for i in range(0, 5):
        X["bin_" + str(i)] = X["bin_" + str(i)].astype("category")

    for i in range(0, 5):
        X["nom_" + str(i)] = X["nom_" + str(i)].astype("category")

    for i in range(5, 10):
        X["nom_" + str(i)] = X["nom_" + str(i)].apply(int, base=16)

    for i in range(0, 6):
        X["ord_" + str(i)] = X["ord_" + str(i)].astype("category")

    print(
        "train data set has got {} rows and {} columns".format(X.shape[0], X.shape[1])
    )
    return X, y

params = {
    "tree_method": "gpu_hist",
    "n_estimators": 32,
    "colsample_bylevel": 0.7,
}

def categorical_model(X: pd.DataFrame, y: pd.Series, output_dir: str) -> None:
    """Train using builtin categorical data support from XGBoost"""
    X_train, X_test, y_train, y_test = train_test_split(
        X, y, random_state=1994, test_size=0.2
    )
    # Specify `enable_categorical` to True.
    clf = xgb.XGBClassifier(
        **params,
        eval_metric="auc",
        enable_categorical=True,
        max_cat_to_onehot=1,  # We use optimal partitioning exclusively
    )
    clf.fit(X_train, y_train, eval_set=[(X_test, y_test), (X_train, y_train)])
    clf.save_model(os.path.join(output_dir, "categorical.json"))

    y_score = clf.predict_proba(X_test)[:, 1]  # proba of positive samples
    auc = roc_auc_score(y_test, y_score)
    print("AUC of using builtin categorical data support:", auc)

def onehot_encoding_model(X: pd.DataFrame, y: pd.Series, output_dir: str) -> None:
    """Train using one-hot encoded data."""
    X_train, X_test, y_train, y_test = train_test_split(
        X, y, random_state=42, test_size=0.2
    )
    # Specify `enable_categorical` to False as we are using encoded data.
    clf = xgb.XGBClassifier(**params, eval_metric="auc", enable_categorical=False)
    clf.fit(
        X_train,
        y_train,
        eval_set=[(X_test, y_test), (X_train, y_train)],
    )
    clf.save_model(os.path.join(output_dir, "one-hot.json"))

    y_score = clf.predict_proba(X_test)[:, 1]  # proba of positive samples
    auc = roc_auc_score(y_test, y_score)
    print("AUC of using onehot encoding:", auc)

if __name__ == "__main__":
    X, y = load_cat_in_the_dat()

    with TemporaryDirectory() as tmpdir:
        start = time()
        categorical_model(X, y, tmpdir)
        end = time()
        print("Duration:categorical", end - start)

        X = pd.get_dummies(X)
        start = time()
        onehot_encoding_model(X, y, tmpdir)
        end = time()
        print("Duration:onehot", end - start)

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President John Dramani Mahama has arrived in New York for the 71st United Nations General Assembly.
President Mahama was accompanied by the First Lady, Mrs. Lordina Mahama.
He was met on arrival at the JFK airport by Ghana's Ambassador to United States, Lt. Gen. Joseph Henry Smith, Ghana's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Martha Ama Akyaa Pobee and other foreign government officials.
Welcoming the President, General Smith said Ghana has become the talking point of the international community as a result of which there have been a lot of invitations to the Missions on Ghana's investment opportunities.
"All these boil down to the impressive leadership style of your Excellency President Mahama", he said, pointing out that "your leadership style is giving us what we want for investments to come".
Ambassador General Smith therefore urged President Mahama to maintain the momentum in order to capture the objective. "Your boys are charged up, they only need you to continue with your good leadership, which has been an encouragement to us and the country", he added.
President Mahama is scheduled to address the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday, aside attending meetings of the UN Advocacy Group on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs),for which he is co-chairman.
Listed on his itinerary include co-hosting side events geared towards the successful implementation of the SDGs, the Food and Agriculture Organization and World Food Program event on "Pathways to Zero Hunger", which will showcase concrete transformations in food security, nutrition and sustainable agriculture in support of the delivery of the 2030 Agenda.
President Mahama's activities will further include attendance of the US-AFRICA Business Forum under the auspices of the US Department of Commerce and the Bloomberg Philanthropies.
High on the tall agenda are bilateral meetings with Nigerian Leader Muhammadu Buhari, Guyanese President David Granger, the Chief Executive Officer of Millennium Challenge Corporation and attendance of an ECOWAS Summit.
For her part, the First Lady will chair meetings of the Organization of African First Ladies Against HIV/AIDS (OAFLA) and other events for First Ladies.
Foreign Affairs Minister Hannah Serwaa Tetteh, Interior Minister Prosper Douglas Bani are among government officials who accompanied the President.


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What you need to know about antifa, the group that fought white supremacists in Charlottesville
By	Ben Sales	 August 16, 2017 5:37 pm
Protestors and counterprotesters clashing at Emancipation Park in Charlottesville, Va., Aug. 12, 2017. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
(JTA) — Is it OK to punch a Nazi in the face?
That's the question animating much of the discussion of Saturday's white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, which quickly devolved into a brawl between rally-goers and a contingent of anti-fascist counterprotesters known as antifa. Following the clashes, a white supremacist rammed his car into the counterprotest, killing Heather Heyer, 32.
Leaders and activists across the spectrum — except President Donald Trump — have unequivocally condemned the racist, anti-Semitic rally. But they are divided on whether physically attacking white supremacists is justified simply because they are white supremacists.
Some have celebrated the antifa activists for standing up to hate. But others have condemned them alongside neo-Nazis for engaging in violence. And on Tuesday, Trump appeared to equate them with the rabble of white supremacists, branding antifa the "alt-left" and saying "there's blame on both sides."
Here's what you need to know about antifa, the loose network that fights fascists on the streets.
Antifa was born from groups that fought the original fascists.
In 1934, Milwaukee police arrested three leftists who infiltrated a pro-Nazi meeting and began scuffling with supporters of Hitler. The leftists were part of a group of several hundred anti-fascists who entered the meeting, broke it up and pelted the keynote speaker with rotten eggs. The melee ended only after 100 police arrived to restore order.
Today's antifa (an abbreviation of "anti-fascist action") sees itself as the ideological descendant of activists like these. Anti-fascist brawlers — many of them communists, socialists or anarchists — began organizing in the 1920s and '30s to oppose the rising dictatorships in Italy, Germany and Spain through demonstrations and street fights. The groups re-emerged in Europe in the '70s and '80s to combat white supremacists and skinheads, and the idea migrated to America, where groups were originally known as "Anti-Racist Action."
While it's hard to pin down numbers on antifa in the United States, members and experts say the movement has boomed since Trump's election. Mark Bray, a lecturer on human rights and politics at Dartmouth College, estimates that there are a couple hundred antifa chapters of varying sizes and levels of activity across the country.
"The threat posed by the 'alt-right' in the context of empowerment through Trump made a lot of people concerned about fascist, neo-Nazi, white supremacist violence," said Bray, author of the forthcoming book "Antifa: The Anti-Fascist Handbook." "They turned to the Antifa model as one option to resist it. The option of physically confronting these groups has spread among the left and been normalized."
It has no formal organization or leadership structure.
Like the Occupy movement and Black Lives Matter, antifa has no institutional structure or unified plan of action. Much of its activism comes through informal collaboration around certain cities or regions, and individual members taking initiative. Separate Facebook pages exist, for example, for New York antifa, New York City antifa and Western New York antifa.
Long before antifa gets to physical altercations with the far right, members will attempt to prevent white supremacists from assembling or spreading their message. Bray said some antifa members will pressure white supremacists' employers to fire them.
Daniel Sieradski, a Jewish antifa member who became involved following the presidential election in November, said he and other activists try to pressure venues to cancel white supremacist events, and only show up to counterprotest once that fails. (Sieradski formerly worked at JTA as the director of digital media.)
"I've always identified with the spirit of the movement, which is to challenge racists when they come into your community and try to incite hatred and violence," Sieradski said. "Every effort is made to prevent the Nazis from showing up in the first place. Once they manage to do so, the demonstrations do not get violent until confrontations are provoked."
Antifa tends to align with the left — and some members are anti-Zionists.
Because antifa is so loosely constructed, it has no formal ideological agenda beyond opposing fascism. But the movement has roots in left-wing movements like socialism or anarchism. Bray said that members may be part of other left-wing activist groups, like the Occupy movement, and subscribe to ideas popular in progressive circles.
The Torch Network, a group of antifa chapters, includes in its "points of unity" opposition to "all forms of oppression and exploitation." That includes fighting "against racism, sexism, nativism, anti-Semitism, Islamophobia, homophobia, transphobia, and discrimination against the disabled, the oldest, the youngest, and the most oppressed people." The group is also pro-choice. Unlike the Movement for Black Lives platform, it does not single out Israel or Zionism.
Bray said that while anti-Zionism is not a focus of antifa, many members tend to be anti-Zionist as part of their far-left activism. Anti-Racist Action groups, he said, had taken part in anti-Zionist events in the past.
Sieradski said, however, that Jews play a significant role in the movement because "we're fighting Nazis and anti-Semitism is the prime ideological viewpoint of Nazis."
Antifa has no problem with fighting Nazis …
Antifa has no qualms about scuffling with white supremacists. The group gained publicity in February when it physically fought alt-righters at the University of California, Berkeley, during a speech by alt-right provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos. Tussles with the far right have followed at other events.
Sieradski said violence is a "last resort," but added there is nothing wrong with responding to anti-Semitic or racist rhetoric with a punch. Those who are advocating ethnic cleansing should be punched, he said, and showing white supremacists that their rallies will end with them being hurt will deter them from assembling.
"When Nazis are screaming epithets in our faces, should we just smile?" Sieradski asked. "They come into our towns and yell at us and threaten us and say they want to kill us. Should we take that sitting down because fascists deserve free speech, too? When someone is threatening you with an existential threat, you fight back. You don't stand there and take it."
Antifa members also reject the notion that the movement instigated the violence in Charlottesville or is as guilty as its white supremacist foes. Spencer Sunshine, who counterprotested at the Charlottesville rally and witnessed the deadly car ramming, said there certainly were fights, but there is no comparing antifa with the far right.
"Any equivalence between antifa and fascists is a complete lie," he said. "We were not armed the way the fascists were, and certainly did not drive a car into crowds. It was a total Nazi rally."
… but has been criticized for its violent tactics.
Antifa has garnered its share of liberal critics who say nothing — even neo-Nazism — justifies violence and the suppression of free speech. Critics also say that antifa's violence draws attention to the far right and allows white supremacists to claim they are acting in self-defense.
"They're troubling tactically because conservatives use antifa's violence to justify — or at least distract from — the violence of white supremacists, as Trump did in his press conference," the liberal Jewish essayist Peter Beinart wrote Wednesday in The Atlantic. "They're troubling strategically because they allow white supremacists to depict themselves as victims being denied the right to freely assemble. And they're troubling morally because antifa activists really do infringe upon that right."
Following Saturday's rally, Anti-Defamation League National Director Jonathan Greenblatt tweeted "Whether by #AltRight or #Antifa, no excuses for violence and, keep in mind, this is exactly the response that the bigots seek to provoke."
Mark Pitcavage, an ADL senior researcher, said his group cannot condemn one side's violence and condone the other. He added that the attention Charlottesville gained is also energizing the "alt-right" to hold more rallies.
"I don't know how you can put together a calculus of violence where some sort of act of violence is unacceptable if one group does it but if another group commits it, that's acceptable," he said. "We'd just rather not see violence."
But Pitcavage added that right-wing violence has been far more destructive than antifa's, which to his knowledge has not led to any deaths. According to a 25-year study by the Cato Institute, nationalist and right-wing terrorists have killed about 10 times as many people since 1992 as left-wing terrorists, which may or may not include those who identify with antifa.
"That doesn't mean that the sides are equal, the causes are equal," he said. "It's important to realize that their violence does in no way compare in numbers or severity to the far-rightist violence in the United States."


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There are so many things I want to do and it feels like so little time to do them in. I know that a lot of other people dont have all the privileges and opportunities and I want to do something with this. I am no longer content to do nothing. I want to promote and help and work on something that is meaningful. Maybe that something is simply pointing out others who are doing a good job or maybe I will get a chance to get my hands working.
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Q: Adding leading zeros to strings in NumPy array I have a 3-dimensional array filled with strings, mostly of numbers but also some text. If a string contains only one digit (ie. 1, 5), I want to add a zero to it (01,05,14,etc.). I can't get it to work for my NumPy array though.
I tried (among others):
strlist = ['1','2','3','4','5','6','7','8','9']
arr[np.isin(arr, strlist)] = '0' + arr[np.isin(arr, strlist)]

But this doesn't work. Does anyone have any tips?

A: NumPy has several useful functions for arrays of strings. See NumPy docs on String operations. The function you are looking for is np.core.defchararray.zfill or its alias np.char.zfill.
Taking an example array from David Buck's answer:
>>> import numpy as np
>>> arr = np.array([[['3', '6', '12'],
                     ['0', '1', '3'],
                     ['5', 'T', '8'],
                     ['19', '15', '11']],
                    [['6', '3', '1'],
                     ['10', '10', 'QR'],
                     ['7', '11', '9'],
                     ['12', '13', '11']],
                    [['1', 'G', '3'],
                     ['10', '9', '2'],
                     ['18', '12', '17'],
                     ['6', '1', '10']]])
>>> np.char.zfill(arr, 2)
array([[['03', '06', '12'],
        ['00', '01', '03'],
        ['05', '0T', '08'],
        ['19', '15', '11']],

       [['06', '03', '01'],
        ['10', '10', 'QR'],
        ['07', '11', '09'],
        ['12', '13', '11']],

       [['01', '0G', '03'],
        ['10', '09', '02'],
        ['18', '12', '17'],
        ['06', '01', '10']]], dtype='<U2')

If you want to avoid adding zeros to elements that are not digits, we can use boolean array indexing and np.core.defchararray.isdigit function or its alias np.char.isdigit:
>>> mask = np.char.isdigit(arr)
>>> mask
array([[[ True,  True,  True],
        [ True,  True,  True],
        [ True, False,  True],
        [ True,  True,  True]],

       [[ True,  True,  True],
        [ True,  True, False],
        [ True,  True,  True],
        [ True,  True,  True]],

       [[ True, False,  True],
        [ True,  True,  True],
        [ True,  True,  True],
        [ True,  True,  True]]])
>>> arr[mask] = np.char.zfill(arr[mask], 2)
>>> arr
array([[['03', '06', '12'],
        ['00', '01', '03'],
        ['05', 'T', '08'],
        ['19', '15', '11']],

       [['06', '03', '01'],
        ['10', '10', 'QR'],
        ['07', '11', '09'],
        ['12', '13', '11']],

       [['01', 'G', '03'],
        ['10', '09', '02'],
        ['18', '12', '17'],
        ['06', '01', '10']]], dtype='<U2')

A: You can define a function that pads integers/passes over non integers and then use vectorize to apply it to the whole array.
import numpy as np

def pad(value):
    try:
        return '{0:0>2}'.format(int(value))
    except:
        return value

vfunc = np.vectorize(pad)
arr = vfunc(arr)
print(arr)

Applying that to an input of:
arr = np.array([[['3', '6', '12'],
                 ['0', '1', '3'],
                 ['5', 'T', '8'],
                 ['19', '15', '11']],
                [['6', '3', '1'],
                 ['10', '10', 'QR'],
                 ['7', '11', '9'],
                 ['12', '13', '11']],
                [['1', 'G', '3'],
                 ['10', '9', '2'],
                 ['18', '12', '17'],
                 ['6', '1', '10']],])

returns
[[['03' '06' '12']
  ['00' '01' '03']
  ['05' 'T' '08']
  ['19' '15' '11']]
 [['06' '03' '01']
  ['10' '10' 'QR']
  ['07' '11' '09']
  ['12' '13' '11']]
 [['01' 'G' '03']
  ['10' '09' '02']
  ['18' '12' '17']
  ['06' '01' '10']]]

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Q: Most recent version of Angular JS definition Most recent version of Angular JS is 1.2.14 but the most recent version of angularjs.TypeScript.DefinitelyTyped is 0.9.1.
What does this mean? Are they compatible?

A: The DefinitelyTyped version number corresponds to the supported version of TypeScript, not Angular. Most definition files contain the supported version of the target library/framework in the header comment, as does the Angular definition file.
So the definition file supports Angular 1.2+ and TypeScript 0.9.1.


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Prestigious Military Trophy Begins Tour at Port Tampa Bay
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From left to right: Col. Donald J. Barnes (USAFR), Mag. Gen. Lawrence M. Martin, Jr. (USAFR), Paul Anderson, President/CEO Port Tampa Bay, Donna Segal Huneycutt, President and COO at WWC Global, Tim Jones, President TBDA
TAMPA, Fla. (Dec. 15, 2020) – Think of the Tampa Bay Trophy as the Stanley Cup for United States Air Force Air Mobility Command bases honoring dedicated civilians that go above and beyond to support military personnel, veterans and their families and their communities.
Tampa Bay Defense Alliance (TBDA) President Tim Jones is pleased to announce that "Operation Eagle" has taken off! The mission is to schedule two six-month exhibits each year at two sponsor lobbies. The Tampa Bay Trophy will be on display at Port Tampa Bay from Jan. 1, 2021 to June 1, 2021.
"Port Tampa Bay is honored to host this beautiful trophy paying tribute to volunteers across the country that tirelessly support our military personnel and their families. It warms our hearts to see this national treasure each day in our lobby and recognize the names that grace the brass placards," said Anderson.
Since its creation in 2015 by the Tampa Bay Defense Alliance (TBDA), the Tampa Bay Trophy honors one civilian a year for their distinguished service and contributions to our country's Air Force service members, veterans and their families. The Trophy, a one-of-a-kind bronze sculpture created by Steve Dickey, (www.dickeystudios.com) Tampa's unofficial sculptor laureate, highlights the true spirit of the Tampa Bay community and recognizes the service of the patriots from around the country who receive the prestigious award. Each year, nominations roll in from Air Force base communities all over the country from political leaders, base commanders, and military constituents.
TBDA President Tim Jones (and Airlift/Tanker Association (A/TA) Chairman Gen. Duncan J. McNabb USAF (Ret) participated in a virtual presentation to 2020's recipient Ms. Sandy Person from Travis AFB, California in mid-October. Past award winners include:
2015 Mr. F. John Marshall Grand Forks AFB, North Dakota
2016 Dr. Joe Leveratt Altus AFB, Oklahoma
2017 Ms. Dana Lancelloti Scott AFB, Illinois
2018 Mr. Jack Pulley McConnel AFB, Kansas
2019 Ms. Pat Gallagher McConnell AFB, Kansas
2020 Ms. Sandy Person Travis AFB, California
Ms. Person was recently presented her citation by Colonel Corey Simmons, Commander, 60th Air Mobility Wing, during the virtual ceremony attended by leaders from A/TA, TBDA, the Travis Community Consortium, Air Mobility Command and the MacDill AFB, FL and Travis AFB, CA communities. Traditionally (Pre COVID 19), the citation and trophy are awarded in person at the A/TA's Annual Convention.
Interested companies and organizations can read more about the opportunity to host the Tampa Bay Trophy by visiting www.tampabaydefensealliance.net/tampabaytrophy.
About the Tampa Bay Defense Alliance
The Tampa Bay Defense Alliance (TBDA) was formed in 2012 to champion our defense community by connecting our civilians to our military. The TBDA represents an eight-county region covering Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota, Manatee, Hernando, and Citrus. Speaking as One Team with One Voice, TBDA collaborates and cooperates with our community partners on issues of importance to the defense and military communities in our region. The TBDA promotes a collaborative and engaging environment that vigorously supports a robust and growing defense community. United in actions, we are a forum of strategic thinkers that provide vital linkage to all organizations supporting our military personnel and their families.
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The Airlift/Tanker Association (A/TA) is the world's premier professional non-profit association for the Air Mobility community embracing innovation, promoting operational excellence, raising awareness, and understanding of the value of global mobility. The A/TA works across the DOD and Air Mobility Enterprise promoting a deeper understanding, appreciation, and reinforcement of Air Mobility heritage, culture, values, and relationships.


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Regional Combatants in Ethiopia's Tigray Agree to Cease Conflicts
The African Union concluded that it was ready to continue aiding the Ethiopian peace procedure
By Shalini Majumdar
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ETHIOPIA: Regional Warring Groups in Tigray, Ethiopia, Agree to End Conflicts. The two warring factions of the Ethiopian government and the regional forces in the Tigray region, consented to cease hostile confrontations, a momentous breakthrough two years into a deadly war that has massacred thousands, displaced millions and left countless others facing famine.
Delegates from both sides signed an agreement on a "permanent suspension of hostilities" after a week of peace negotiations led by the African Union (AU) in the South African capital of Pretoria. Head of the AU mediation team, Olusegun Obasanjo, addressed a crowd at a ceremony and notified the team's success in securing a common ground.
"The two parties in the Ethiopian dispute have legally agreed to cease hostilities as well as systematic, orderly, smooth, and coordinated disarmament," he stated.
Obasanjo, a former Nigerian president, highlighted that the deal also includes "the establishment of law and order, restoration of services, unrestricted access to humanitarian supplies, and civilian protection."
Earlier on Wednesday, the AU had invited the media for a supposed briefing by Obasanjo, which ultimately became a press conference to reveal that a clear truce was to be signed. "The peace process is not over at this point. The implementation of today's peace deal is vital to its success," Obasanjo went on to say that this will be overseen and monitored by a high-level AU panel.
Obasanjo has been involved in mediating peace talks in various conflicts in Africa, emphasizing that there can only be an African solution to an African problem.
Meanwhile, incumbent Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed expressed his gratitude to Obasanjo and other officials for their peace-making efforts, saying that the government was bent on settling the ongoing dispute between the government and regional combatant forces.
"Our commitment to peace remains steadfast. And we are equally committed to working together to see the agreement through," according to the Twitter message.
The international reaction to the truce decision was overwhelmingly positive. In Washington, White House spokesman Karine Jean-Pierre stated that the US would continue to provide the support for African-led peace talks.
At the UN, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said the truce was long overdue and the preliminary step to achieving long-term peace to civilians who have struggled to survive the conflict, according to a U.N. spokesperson.
The Tigray crisis emerged from a catastrophic dispute between a guerrilla movement called Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF), which turned into a prominent political party for 27 years, and current leader Abiy, who was once part of their coalition but separated following his 2018 election.
Tensions began to surge between 2018-2020 after Abiy sided with TPLF's arch-enemy Eritrea, resulting in TPLF conducting widespread elections, which Abiy had postponed. Wednesday's agreement did not address the deep-rooted political tensions which have been festering for over two years now.
The AU concluded that it was ready to continue aiding the Ethiopian peace procedure "towards a more democratic, just and inclusive Ethiopia in which youth, women and men participate fully and in peace".
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dandelions and dragonflies: An Oregon Classroom Reveal!
I am beyond jealous! Your room is beautiful! I so know about the move! I made the huge move cross country myself this summer! Hope you have a great year!
It looks awesome! How on earth do you reach the shelves that are on top in your cupboards? They go so high up!
I just love your room...it's really beautiful. So classy and organized. Those desks are awesome! I've never seen such streamlined, modern-looking desks. Very impressive!
Can you talk or direct me to more information about your Mentor Sentences?? I can't quite read the words!
I love your room, as always! Do you mind sharing/emailing your mentor sentence files - it's what we were trained with in Gwinnett, right? Invitation to Notice, to revise, imitate, etc? I'd love to get a board up like that in my room. If you don't mind sharing I would be so appreciative. Thanks!
I would love information on the Mentor Sentences! How does it work, what do the kids do, what sentences do you use, etc.
Your room looks wonderful! I'm trying a binder system for turning in homework, so far it's working wonderful...it's just finding the time to check it before recess since my specials and plan time are in the afternoon.
Which spray paint did you use for the pie pans? I sprayed several pans and after several days of drying, my magnet names were taking the paint off when I rearranged them.
I can't remember exactly which spray paint I used, but I do know that you have to have the pans that DO NOT have the non-stick coating. I always use Krylon and try to get the one that sticks to everything...not just plastic. I may also suggest sanding your pans down with sand paper if you do have the ones with coating...it may help the spray paint stick. Good Luck!
You inspired me to buy book cases for each of my table groups!
I love following your blog and getting ideas for my 5th grade classroom! The pizza tins and job "magnet" boards look so clean and organized! What kind of walls do you have and what do you use to keep the aluminum from keeping the aluminum pizza pans and cookie sheets from falling off your walls? Thanks!
You have shared a very nice idea with us and the kids learning laptop is awesome.
Love your classroom as usual. Great job. Can you please share your number of the week printable? Thank you.
What font did you use for your signs and labels? I love your room and color scheme!
I used my Cricut cartridge called birthday cakes.
Where did you get your bookshelves and benches? I love them!
The benches in the reading nook are built ins, the large shelving unit I used in my library was part of the classroom furniture. The small bookshelves in each group as well as in my reading/math/writing center were all bought at WalMart-Mainstay brand. Hope this helps!
Will you share your job chart? I would love a copy?
I would love to...could you email me at dandelionsanddragonflies@gmail.com or leave your email address in the comments and I'll send it your way! Thanks for reading!
Thank you for Loy's of great inspiration for color theme and organization! I am using lots of ideas from your photos for my first classroom. I would love if you could share your job chart? If possible my email is kmeurrens@gmail.com.
I find it hard to read your blog and I am finding lots of useful information but the font is hard to read. Is there a way to change the font on my end?
I'm not sure how you can change it. I do notice that when I view my blog on my iPad some times the font is a cursive type font, and that is not the font I have chosen...but then if I simply sign in with a different gmail account the font changes. It's very strange. I'm sorry I don't have a better solution to offer.
Beautiful room! Can you tell me how you made your learning target pages? Type of paper, etc.
What paint colors did you use in your classroom? They are very calming!
What did you use to hang your picture frames to make sure they adhered to your board? I have a fabric background on my one bulletin board and definitely want to use that idea for my HW board!
Unfortunately, I used hot glue...was not pretty when I took them off...but command strips work really well too!
@teacher4 I simply used scrapbook paper 12x12 and laminated them.
How do you write on your Homework frames? Dry erase markers?
Yep! I use dry erase markers, works great!!!
Where did you get that gray chevron rug?
I absolutely love your room! I want to move right in. I am inspired by the group display and and the frames. I thought the learning targets were made from vinyl placemats. I think I will look for some vinyl ones for writing my learning targets. Thanks for sharing. Often times I see these gigantic rooms and think "no way". But you took an average room and made it homey.
What font do you use for your headings? or how do you make all of your signs?


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Genfest in Burkina Faso "Au-delà des frontières"
15 May 2019 | Burkina Faso, United World Week, Genfest
On Sunday, May 12, another terrorist attack on a Christian community has shaken Burkina Faso. A group of about 20 armed men burst into the Catholic church dedicated to Blessed Isidore Bakanja in the village of Dablo in the north of the country, killing 34-year-old Burkinabé priest Abbé Siméon Yampa and five other people. In the same days, in Bobo Dioulasso, the second largest city in Burkina Faso, in the South-West, a Genfest was held entitled, "Au-delà des frontières" (Beyond Borders), attended by 800 young people from Burkina Faso, but also from Benin, Niger, Ivory Coast, and Mali. A two-day in-depth meeting in which they discussed topics such as inter-religious dialogue and interculturality, and they shared experiences, workshops, music, and prayer. This is what some young participants have written us.i.
«After two very intense days of Genfest, we were all very satisfied. The approximately 800 participants were happy to be part of one family, despite their different religious affiliations (Muslims, Christians, and faithful of traditional religions).
The great closing ceremony lasted more than three hours, when it was originally meant to be two hours. It was clear that the people did not want to leave. Many participants from neighboring countries (Ivory Coast, Mali, Nigeria, Congo…), in fact, had to leave because of their university classes.
It was very contrasting to find, in the same nation, on the one hand, an event organized and carried out by young people of different cultures and nations who successfully involved their civil and religious leaders into a dialogue on brotherhood and peace, dreaming of a future without borders. On the other hand, the first pages of the main newspapers of the world and the openings of TV news that reported about the second massacre of Christians in less than fifteen days, in the Northern part of the country!
It is disconcerting that this city (Bobo Dioulasso, the second largest city in Burkina Faso, in the South-West, editor's note) that is so rich in diversity and harmony, where there are no divisions among its different cultures, is not made known by the mass media around the world!
Fayçal did not lose his smile and excitement. He is the young Muslim man who, together with his Christian friends of various denominations, animists, and others from different nations, carried out this initiative despite the great challenges. The high cost of the meeting room and the facilities; a power supply black out at the very time when the program was about to begin; the air conditioner, so necessary in this city, which did not work; the delays in food delivery and transportation… Despite all this, they were always smiling, full of enthusiasm and momentum!
In short, these young people made them experience the most beautiful gift of Africa: the family, joy, and a welcoming attitude!»
Amanda, Luca e Ramiro.