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Err on the Side of Entitlement February 9, 2008
Filed under: Feelings,Marketing and Promotion,Success Stories — bizmiss @ 10:28 pm
Tags: arrogance, bravo, brown, brown alumni magazine, carnegie mellon, confidence, entitlement, lauren zalaznick, new york aquarium, project runway, queer eye, randy pausch
Last night I was reading the November/December issue of the Brown Alumni Magazine. I have a real love/hate relationship with this publication. Every issue seems to shout at me: "Hey, Jackass! Look at the dozens of people who used their elite education to achieve something great with their lives! What the hell have you been doing with it?" The BAM always makes me feel simultaneously inspired and ashamed to be associated with my fellow alumni.What struck me about this particular issue, (other than the ad on the back cover to share jets with Warren Buffet and Bill Gates) was how the protagonists in the two feature articles seem to have achieved their goals in life mostly with arrogance–to the exclusion of all else. These are not bad people, mind you. They are in fact very kind and generous. Arrogance doesn't necessarily equal selfishness–just overconfidence.
Take Lauren Zalaznick, for example. She's the network president of Bravo, which became famous for its hit show, "Queer Eye for the Straight Guy." When she was made president, she was charged with taking the popularity of Queer Eye and parlaying it into network-wide success. She did this, quite literally, by taking the five content areas of Queer Eye–fashion, home design, food, personal grooming, and culture–and made a separate reality show for each. The fashion show, "Project Runway," was the first to be released, and it bombed. The company executives wanted it pulled off the air. Zalaznick refused. Against all evidence to the contrary, she insisted that the show was a winner, and rather than remove it from the rotation, she re-ran the first three episodes all over the schedule, throughout the entire holiday season. By the time the fourth episode aired, Project Runway's ratings had quadrupled.
By forcing the show down people's throats and completely contradicting her bosses, Zalaznick forced everyone around her to become invested in a show that they initially didn't care about or really like. This is successful arrogance at its best. You insist that something of yours has value until it does–by sheer force and repetition. There's a saying we used to throw around at the New York Aquarium when I was a volunteer there: "People will only save what they love, love what they know, and know what you teach them." This phrase was obviously used in the context of wildlife conservation, but it seems to work equally well in saving a television show from extinction.
The second story I read is about the last lecture given by a Carnegie Mellon professor named Randy Pausch on how to achieve your childhood dreams. The poor guy has pancreatic cancer, which is nearly always incurable, but he has accomplished more in his forty-something years than most other people accomplish in their entire lives. How? By always believing that he deserved to have whatever he was striving for, and never taking no for an answer. Here are some examples: after being wait-listed and rejected by the admissions officers at Brown and Carnegie Mellon, respectively, Pausch talked his way into being admitted to both. A few years later, he met a pretty grad student while visiting the University of North Carolina. She was out of his league and thought he was gay, besides. But he blew off his UNC hosts and a guest speaker waiting for him back at Carnegie Mellon just to try to have dinner with her. He married her a year later. And what was his excuse to those he ditched? Nothing. He just told them the truth and didn't care what happened to him.
So what's the lesson in these stories? Err on the side of entitlement to make things happen for yourself. Not in the Paris Hilton way (i.e. "My daddy's rich, so I deserve to be famous for absolutely no reason"), but in the way that makes others believe in your talents and hard work as fiercely as you do. This is America, Baby! Insist on your greatness until it becomes true.
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My husband just got back from another long work trip in Chicagoland. It was windy (appropriately), but it was also freezing cold, as winter had set in with a menace bringing snowstorms with it, so I'd packed him off with thermal undershirts and even a few pairs of long-johns.
We Skyped on a daily basis, and one day he said to me, "Hey, you know Andy's is open? How weird is that?"
Andy's is a purveyor of frozen custard, which is far as I can tell is pretty much like home-made ice cream - rich and eggy with a custard base. With branches all over the Mid-west, the outlet my husband was referring to is on Church Street in Evanston.
Founded in 1986 in Osage Beach, Missouri by John and Carol Kuntz (heh), Andy's particular speciality is seasonal frozen custard-based desserts.
So in the Autumn, they offer pumpkin pie concretes and apple pie concretes (where whole slices of pie are blended into the frozen custard), and in the Spring and summer they offer peach cobbler and blueberry pie concretes. "Concretes" are so called after the fact that nothing will drip if you turn them upside down.
When we visited Andy's together last Summer, after a lot of dithering, I chose their best-seller, the "Ozark Turtle", and my husband went for the Key Lime Pie Concrete.
The Key Lime pie was a beauty with fat chunks of short, crumbly pastry and the tang of real limes, but the Ozark Turtle was heaven - gooey creme caramel, hot fudge, warm chocolate sauce, sweet, almost toffee-like roasted pecans and glace cherries whipped into the frozen custard.
Having tasted such iced gems, I guess I can see how the need for frozen custard can hit at any time, even in the very depths of winter.
Why you tease us with frozen treats we can't have? Why?
Will be putting Andy's on our list of foodie hotspots for our trip there this year! Thanks for the recommendation!
Frozen treats in winter rule. I want one of these concretes, possibly only because they are called concrete.
Big gooey lumps of caramel and frozen custard - what's not to like? It's one of the things I like about the US - that the chains can serve up properly tasty goodies like this.
@Suzler - Knowing nothing about US politics, I'm not sure I understand your fear of the chap.
@bar stools - You're welcome!


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Neal Morse – Jesus Christ The Exorcist
JESUS CHRIST THE EXORCIST
new solo album
2xCD / 3xLP / digital
out 14.06.19
[Frontiers]
pre-order link http://radi.al/JesusChristTheExorcist
first single
GET BEHIND ME SATAN
'Jesus Christ The Exorcist' is a monumental project in the already impressive discography of the American singer, multi-instrumentalist, bandleader and progressive rock composer Neal Morse. A decade in the making, this Prog Rock Musical was written and produced by Morse and features an all-star cast of vocalists and musicians. The double album set contains two hours of music that encompasses the entire musical spectrum that Morse is known for. Lyrically, of course, it tells the Story of Stories.
Discussing the first single from the album, 'Get Behind Me Satan', Morse says: "I don't know why it came to me in quite this way, but definitely the influences on this song are Black Sabbath and Deep Purple primarily. I even asked Rich Mouser when he was mixing the song to listen to 'Paranoid' because I thought that vocal effect would be cool on Ted's [Leonard] voice."
Asked what fans can expect sound-wise, he explains: "It is completely diverse. There are touching ballads, rousing ensemble pieces, classical elements and dramatic Broadway musical type songs as well. It is really meant to be listened and experienced all the way through as you would a play or an opera. I hope that people will experience it in that way because I think that's where they will really find the power in it. These songs and pieces of music were all written specifically for this project. I wrote the first draft in 2008 and 2009, I believe. Then, last year in preparation for a performance at MorseFest I rewrote the whole musical again. I couldn't be happier with the final outcome and I am thrilled that it is coming out on Frontiers this June."
With a cast of amazing vocalists and musicians such as Ted Leonard, Eric Gillette, Nick D'Virgilio, Randy George, Bill Hubauer, Matt Smith, Jake Livgren and more, this progressive rock extravaganza is a landmark event that will leave its mark on every listener. He who has ears to hear…let him hear!
'Jesus Christ The Exorcist' had its live world premiere in 2018 and was performed by an all-star cast featuring Neal Morse (keys, guitar), Paul Bielatowicz (lead guitar), Bill Hubauer (keys), Randy George (bass) and Eric Gillette (drums). Featured vocalists included Ted Leonard (Spock's Beard, Enchant), Nick D'Virgilio (Big Big Train, Spock's Beard), Jake Livgren (Protokaw), Matt Smith (Theocracy) and Wil Morse. John Schlitt (Petra) and Rick Florian (White Heart) were also added to the performance.
Frontiers looks forward to partnering with Neal on his continuing musical explorations and extending his Progressive Rock legacy via this latest creative vision.
One of the leading figures in the world of Progressive Rock, Neal Morse is a prolific driving force and his desire to move people via his music burns brighter than ever before. Born in California in 1960, he played in many bands during his youth, learning and mastering several instruments along the way. In 1995, he wrote and recorded 'The Light' with his then new band, Spock's Beard. It was an album strongly grounded in the then unfashionable Prog genre, but the record and especially its title track became modern classics, bringing global recognition to Morse and the band. Over the next seven years they released six critically acclaimed studio recordings and multiple live recordings, establishing a passionate fan base in the Prog community.
In 2001, Morse shocked his followers with the news that he was stepping away from secular music with no indication of where he was heading. Boldly declaring his Christian faith, risking fan rejection and financial failure, he was effectively starting all over again. However, as the live DVD that promoted his first solo album ('Testimony') triumphantly documented, his next tour was full of magical moments and was a deeply life affirming experience. Morse returned to the studio with drummer Mike Portnoy and bassist Randy George to record 2004's 'One', a vast rewarding conceptual album that reached new heights. The trio were joined by Bill Hubauer (keys) and Eric Gillette (guitar) as permanent members of the Neal Morse Band in 2015 for 'The Grand Experiment' album, a collective effort that has since yielded 'Similitude Of A Dream' and the recently released 'The Great Adventure'.
3. Getaway
4. Gather The People
5. Jesus' Baptism
6. Jesus' Temptation
7. There's A Highway
8. The Woman Of Seven Devils
9. Free At Last
10. The Madman Of The Gadarenes
11. Love Has Called My Name
12. Better Weather
13. The Keys To The Kingdom
14. Get Behind Me Satan
1. He Must Go To The Cross
2. Jerusalem
3. Hearts Full Of Holes
4. The Last Supper
5. Gethsemane
6. Jesus Before The Council And Peter's Denial
7. Judas' Death
8. Jesus Before Pilate And The Crucifixion
9. Mary At The Tomb
10. The Greatest Love Of All
11. Love Has Called My Name (Reprise)
Ted Leonard – Jesus
Talon David – Mary Magdalene
Nick D'Virgilio – Judas Iscariot
Rick Florian – The Devil
Matt Smith – John the Baptist
Jake Livgren – Peter and Caiaphas
Neal Morse – Pilate, Demon 1, Disciple 1
Mark Pogue – Israelite 1, the Madman of the Gadarenes, Pharisee 2
Wil Morse – Israelite 2, Demon 3, Pharisee 1
Gabe Klein – Demon 2, Pharisee 4
Gideon Klein – Demon 4
Julie Harrison – Servant Girl
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require 'fileutils'
require File.expand_path("#{File.dirname __FILE__}/../inflections_extension")
require File.expand_path("#{File.dirname __FILE__}/../string_matcher")
require File.expand_path("#{File.dirname __FILE__}/../suite_generators")

# The base class for library-specific generators in Trapeze::SuiteGenerators.
class Trapeze::SuiteGenerators::Base

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    generate_module_files!
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  def generate_module_files!
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    self
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  def generate_suite_file!
    render :template => 'SUITE'
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  def generate_top_level_methods_file!
    return self if probe.top_level_method_probe_results.empty?
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    render :template => 'top_level_methods', :target => target
  end

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      results.join
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    end
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      target_file.print erb.result(binding_obj)
    end
    self
  end

  def template_or_partial_exist?(filename)
    File.exist? filename
  end

end

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Pilgrims dragging heavy cross through Via Dolorosa… Couple in a hysterical frenzy at the sight of Santa Claus… Struggle for the perfect selfie with Mona Lisa… Backpackers arriving to the village of rumoured cannibals… Another day is about to begin in the theme park Planet Earth. A day exactly like the one before. Same routines, same rituals, always exciting, never surprising. Here adventures are safe, myths real, paradises earthly and the tourist is the hero. We've all been there. Every modern person travels. We all know what tourism is all about… Or do we? Carnival Pilgrims is an exploration on the essence of the tourist experience, taking a hard look at what is in fact going on at these contemporary pilgrimage sites. Where does this restless desire to rest far away comes from?
Director's Statement: We are so busy dreaming about where, when and how, that we often fail to ask why. When researching the tourist experience, I was baffled how little is known about the subject matter. And yet it's clear that tourism is extremely important for us. Just look at the way we display our travels in our living rooms. Souvenirs are right next to the crucifix, chairman Mao, children's photos… In this project I see a unique opportunity to probe deep into phenomena that is utterly familiar, yet suspiciously unexplored.
Mika Mattila is a director and cinematographer specialising in creative documentaries that explore the boundaries of the genre. Mattila emphasizes global perspectives in terms of subject matters, collaborators and audiences. His directorial debut, Chimeras, has toured the festival circuit across the globe, gaining critical acclaim.


Vernon Roger "Vern" Verkuilen, 83, of Bloomer, WI, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, April 14, 2019.
Vern was born in Appleton, WI, on May 10, 1935, to Jacob and Gertrude (Van Handel) Verkuilen. He attended St. Therese Catholic Elementary School and graduated from Appleton West High School in 1953.
On December 21, 1953, Vernon married the love of his live, Yvonne Susan Rammer of Appleton, WI. They were married for over 65 years.
After graduating from high school, Vern joined the U.S. Marines and was stationed in Japan and fought during the Korean Conflict. After his honorable discharge from service, Vern attended college, starting at UW Oshkosh and then graduating from UW Stout with a Masters' Degree in Education.
Vern taught industrial arts in both Two Rivers, WI, and Bloomer, WI. He played for the semi-pro football team, the Manitowoc Chiefs, and was inducted to the hall of fame in 1999.
He went on to become the junior high principal and high school principal in Bloomer, WI. Vern also was a drivers' education instructor and the assistant varsity football coach for 25 years.
Vern joined the volunteer fire department in Bloomer and later became the assistant fire chief. In addition to his teaching and administration duties, he worked for Rollie Prince charcoaling chicken at summer events and tended mason for John Wagner.
Upon retirement, Vern went to work for Buck Paulson at Paulson Plumbing. He continued his passion for education by becoming a member of the school board. Vern also served as a member of the Bloomer American Legion. His hobbies included hunting, fishing, camping, woodworking, and most importantly, spending time with his family and friends.
Vern was a wonderful husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather, and friend. The children and grandchildren of Vern are very grateful to have such a loving father and grandfather in their life. He will be truly missed.
Vern is survived by his son, Henry (Laura) Verkuilen of Belleville, MI; his three daughters, Sara (John) Caron of Bloomer, Ginny (Dean) Marquardt of Sun Prairie and Polly (Alan) Jacobson of Milton; five grandchildren, Laken, Anne, Jack, Mick and Jake.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Yvonne; and their daughter, Mary, in infancy.
Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 26, 2019 at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Bloomer with Father Victor Feltes celebrating the Mass. Military honors will be rendered by the Bloomer VFW #6175 and American Legion Post #295 immediately following the service at church. Private burial will be held at a later date at Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial in Spooner. Visitation will be held Thursday, April 25, from 4-8 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home in Bloomer with a time of sharing at 8 p.m. Visitation will continue from 10-11 a.m. Friday at the church.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Bloomer area Aquatic Center.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Mayo Clinic Home Health & Hospice, Visiting Angels and our other care givers for their passionate care of our Father.
Thursday, April 25, 2019, 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home & 10-11 a.m. Friday at church.
A Secret Garden Floral in Bloomer (715) 568-1037 All flowers should be delivered to the funeral home by 2 p.m. Thursday, April 25.
Tom Verkuilen Many of you wrote condolences speaking of Vern as special or an influence in your life or tough on the outside and soft on the inside. You cannot even touch what t meant to be his "little brother". My first awareness of life revolved around Vern. He was not only my brother, he was my surrogate father while my Father worked to support his family. He was life's companion and my best friend and confidant. He was my team mate in sports and life. I am what Vern molded me to be. The mistakes in life I made were when I thought that I was smarter them him. My successes when I listed to him. When Vern passed I lost part of my soul.
Scott and Lori Tomczak What a wonderful man. They were the best neighbors! So kind from day 1. Will definately be missed. Sending many prayers to the wonderful family.
Nancy Aubart Bauer I am so sad reading this. Mr Verkuilen was a very good principal. He was great with kids that weren't going down the right road. I was one of those kids.He had a number of talks with me. He knew I was carrying a heavy load. I don't know that he knew what it was, but he had a way of talking to me where I felt somehow that what I was carrying didn't feel so heavy after conversations with him, it felt as though he knew. He helped me see it is not where you have been but where you are going. That was in middle school. I teased him when he followed my class to high school, that he was a stalker. We continued to have our conversations. I was not proud to have always been having to talk with him but he was always fair and he constantly drove home to me that I was my own worst enemy and that I needed to believe in myself. I have heard him saying that to me in my head repeatedly over the years. He changed my way of thinking about myself . . He had no idea. But he helped me greatly. He made a huge difference in my life. He taught me to believe in me, he drove home that I was okay when I did not like myself at all. I believe in part because of his talks with me my life has turned out pretty good and I seen him one day and I told him and I thanked him, I am so glad I did that when I did. We have people who come into our lives and make a difference and Mr Verkuilen was one of them for me. I have never forgotten him for that reason. My sympathies to the family, my heart breaks for you and even more because I just read your moms obituary. I can't imagine the loss you are feeling. My sincere condolences. Your dad was a wonderful principal and he gave me strength and confidence that I so needed from a male mentor years ago. I will never forget him. I pray he is resting with much peace.
ROBERT L HOFFMAN Our condolences to the family of Vern. I believe the Lord wanted to unite your Mom & Dad. When He calls we answer. Vern was a fellow Marine and the class of " 53 " had quiet a number of us in the Korean conflict. So very sorry for your loss. Just a SUPER guy who will be missed in more ways than we think. Love and God Bless you all.
Fred Slayton I first met Vern like most of us did at the Bloomer Jr. High School, as it was called back then. As a troublesome youth I spent plenty of time in his office getting lectures and a few attitude adjustments. In the process we formed a bond of sorts. Later in high school I was going to drop out my senior year due to bad decisions over the course of my time there. The day I was supposed to sign the papers Vern took me aside and had a discussion with me about life. He told me in his own way that nobody respects a quiter and to get my head out of my posterior end so to speak. He offered to open his home to me, if I so wished, but I had to buckle down and finish school. I thanked him for his offer but declined, signed the papers and walked out of school. Over the next few months I thought about the things he said to me that day and took them to heart. I went back to school,buckled down and graduated. He came to my grad party that , shook my hand and told me he was proad of me. I will never forget that. I went into the military with another thing he had told me , if you're going to do something do it to the best of my ability, to which I strive to do to this day. He always gave off a persona of a hard man but deep down inside he had a soft heart. He was a good man. I'm sorry for your loss.
Mary Jo Bischel Oh Sara, I am so sorry. What a wonderful dad you had in your life. I've always liked him since the day I met him. He had that nice smile and so "down to earth". I just can't believe it. He was a tough guy and a true man. Your kids were lucky to have such a great grandpa. He was so in to family. I didn't know him as well as I would have liked but some people you only meet once and you know they are "good people". This world needs more people like your parents. May you rest in peace Vern and thank you for giving us Sara.
Bob& Karen Shadduck I am so very sorry for your lose. It is hard to believe but Vern and Aunt Eve was so much in love. You could always see it in their eyes and actions. A broken heart is hard to heal and go on. With al our condolences we pray to the Lord.
Buck Today I sit here feeling sorry for myself as I have lost a very close friend. A loving husband, great father and teacher and super friend. I can remember when I first met Vern over 40 some years ago and like everyone else who met him, he intimidated me. It did not take me long though to learn I knew a special man. I told my wife years ago that Vern's got all the right stuff. He's a great worker, caring and really talented. Over the years we did a lot together and also played a lot together. We would get into deep conversations about everything. I didn't always agree with him but there were times when me got me to change my mind. I don't recall of ever changing his mind on a subject. Ha ha! Vern & Eve always treated me and my family really special. He gave, gave, gave, and never wanted anything in return which pissed me off. He would just say never mind, this is how I want it. I've never been much for words but if I didn't tell you when you were alive, I'm telling you now, I love you man! You were a father to me, a true friend, a proud Marine, and a super man. I will never forget you as you are a huge reason that I am the man I am today. Rest in peace and God bless you Vern. Thanks for everything. Your friend, Buck.


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In this game you need to run a sandwich shop and make sandwiches.
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Solve match-three puzzles to make your coffee shop the best place in town.


This project was carried out for Cube Interiors, and presented an interesting problem.
The whole building was clad such a way that no physical ties could be used. In the highly exposed location at the head of Sloane Street, Admiral Scaffolding had to erect substantive buttresses to restrain the outward movement. These buttresses containing more plant than the actual access scaffold.


A couple of fun contrasting games from last night's action. I really enjoyed this Miami and Minnesota game. OKC and Dallas turned out very distinct, however this Thunder set would vastly improve with the help of some white.
Oh my goodness... what's the point of being so bitter. If you don't have anything nice to say then keep it to yourself.
Im actually speechless by how rude most of you are here.
Anyways, the more I see them.... the more I really like my Raptors Earned set and kinda want to see a white version with just red used now.
I'm a big fan of the Wizards black city jerseys and red "earned" jerseys... even though they haven't earned very much this season.
This is exactly what we mean when we say stay on topic. If you wanted to wish a happy new year then there is a place for that which is the Lounge. Posting that in 3 separate threads is going to annoy people because when we see that a thread has a new post we are expecting something to do with said topic, like news about the jets redesign, or the rams, or a detail we may have missed of an earned jersey or something else. This isn't your personal blog, don't get mad at people when they tell you that you are practicing poor board ediquitte. Now if you really don't return this time I guess this was all for nothing, but if you come back like last time (which screams of being desperate for attention) read this and learn from it.
I'd take the Timberwolves throwbacks any day over the boring, lifeless set they have now.
NEW RULE: Once you're eliminated from playoff contention for the current year, you lose your "earned" jersey.
^ or the opposite of that...once a team has clinched a playoff spot, and they don't already have an Earned uniform, then they can start selling / wearing an Earned uniform for that season. And, they can continue to wear / sell it through their playoff run.
That means Nike would need earned designs for all teams before the season, and it seems like a nightmare in terms of a production schedule.
I don't know why I like that? But, I really like that. I know shouldn't like it, but I do.
A couple of fun contrasting games from last night's action. I really enjoyed this Miami and Minnesota game.
Miami in pink vs. one of Minnesota's Purple Rain unis would be an interesting (coordinated rather than contrasting) matchup, too.
Well actually, every team is gonna have a city edition jersey. And earned jerseys can easily just be recolored city jerseys. So Nike can just wait until playoff time and paint bucket different colors onto already existing city jerseys.
Oh man ... tonight's NOLA/Cleveland game is something else visually. Let's be glad we didn't see a Jazz/Cavs matchup last night in both their City jerseys.


State Senator Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) and the Vision 20/20 coalition have announced new legislation to reform the broken system used to fund schools in Illinois. The legislation ties school funding to actual educational outcomes and true district costs. State Senator Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) joined the effort, lending his support to advance the education funding reform discussion, and will co-sponsor the legislation.


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Q: Remote LogOn with WCF and C# Is there any way to log on to a Windows machine using WCF and C#? I am creating a Test Harness and it will needed to remotely logon a Windows user.
So far we have not been able to do it successfully as once the user has been log off from the machine, self-hosted WCF is shut down.

A: your problem is that you are hosting the service as a console app.  When the user logs off, the app stops.
Host your service in a windows service, which will enable it to start and run without a user being logged on.
MSDN on hosting in a windows service
as a tip, in the OnStart method add the following line:
Debugger.Launch();

and a using statement:
using System.Diagnostics;

if you have problems with the service starting and immediately stopping.  This should allow you to attach a debugger to the service as it is starting to debug the issue.

A: Using supplied credentials on the web end you could try logging in via WMI? but, it does depend what you intend to do to the remote machines - other option would be a client on the remote machines

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Regular Jewel Case Edition. A Pagan Folk Metal Monument!
ARKONA returns after three long years and finally releases the new album "Yav". The Russian warriors revolving around the impressive frontlady Masha "Scream" Arkhipova have perfected their unique style. Like never before, the band interweaves brutal Metal riffs, pounding drums and folk melodies, the latter played mostly on authentic and medieval instruments. Sweeping and profound songs, epic compositions and dream-like atmospheres create the distinctive and enthralling sound of ARKONA. "Yav" offers 70 minutes of original, majestic and unique Pagan Folk Metal, and will crown ARKONA king!


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Protokolle sind Synchronisationsverfahren, die von Transaktionssystemen verwendet werden, um die parallele Ausführung von Transaktionen effizient zu gestalten. Meist setzt eine eigene Komponente des Transaktionssystems, der sogenannte Scheduler, das entsprechende Protokoll um.

Beispiele sind Sperrprotokolle wie das Zwei-Phasen-Sperrprotokoll (2-Phase-Lock, Abk. 2PL) oder die verschiedenen Baumsperrverfahren (Tree-Lock, Abk. TL), sowie Zeitstempel-basierte Protokolle (Time Ordering, Abk. TO) und Serialisierbarkeits-Graph-Protokolle (Serializability Graph Scheduling, Abk. SGT). Für die Ausführung von Transaktionen in verteilten Systemen werden Commit-Protokolle verwendet. Dabei sprechen sich die beteiligten Teilsysteme ab, ob eine Transaktion erfolgreich abgeschlossen werden kann oder abgebrochen werden muss.

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Anita, 44, started withdrawing from the social scene. She started gaining weight. She said she had misplaced the joy in her life. She was depressed, but people thought she would get over it. She did not. She was found dead in her bedroom recently next to an empty bottle of pesticide.
The rate of reported suicides in Nepal is increasing, and although more men kill themselves than women, suicide is still the leading cause of death among women in the 15-49 age group. Even in this cohort, girls and women between 10-24 are at higher risk.
The problem was highlighted by the widely-reported suicide last year of a 15-year-old girl in eastern Nepal ostensibly after Brazil lost in the World Cup semi-finals against Germany. Experts say suicides are just the outer manifestation of a hidden epidemic of mental health illness in Nepali society.
"Mental health is not just a biological or medical issue that can be treated with medication, there is a need for psychosocial support," says clinical psychologist Mita Rana at the Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital. Up to 15 per cent of mothers in her hospital experience postpartum depression that could develop into psychosis, which makes them susceptible to suicide and infanticide.
The tragic suicide of Nepal's most-renowned and up-and-coming film director Alok Nembang at age 40 last year was said to be caused by depression. His personal diaries and a suicide note revealed Nembang's deep feelings of hopelessness.
Internationally, 90 per cent of all suicides are attributed to mental health causes and depression is the biggest risk factor. One in every five children and adolescents have mental health problems. The social and psychological effects of growing up in an abusive home can haunt individuals for life. There has been a rise in adolescents engaging in self harm by cutting themselves. It is a clear cry for help, and yet this usually goes unnoticed till it is too late.
In Nepal, the number of patients seeking help has risen dramatically, says Renee Gerritzen, a Dutch psychologist practicing at Anicca in Kathmandu: "Four years ago, 10 per cent of my patients were Nepali, now half of them are Nepali." Gerritzen takes this as a positive development because people are overcoming the stigma.
Nepal's conflict and natural disasters also have a strong impact on the mental well being of survivors. Mostly diagnosed with post traumatic stress disorder, they require therapy, support and time. There is a danger of psychiatrists overmedicating patients even though some do need antipsychotics which could be abused or sold.
In Nepal, men above 35 have the highest rate of suicide, and relatively prosperous districts like Ilam and Chitwan have some of the highest suicide rates in the country. Regionwise, the Mid-Western and Western areas have the highest suicide rates and the lowest in the Central Region (see map). The remote district of Rukum, for example, registered 10 suicides in the past four months, and police said the main cause was family disputes.
"The government has to invest more on mental health as the current budget for treatment and counseling is less than one percent of the total health budget," said Nir Prakash Giri of the Nepal Mental Health Foundation.
If mental illness is the disease, suicide can be the result. Health experts advise that the problem be addressed at the source. However, mental health has such social stigma that most families don't want to discuss it and many patients fear being labeled "mad" if they see a counselor.
"Mental health is a relatively young science in Nepal, there is little awareness, people may consult astrologers or shamans as respected counselors, and because of taboos and lack of awareness people do not seek help," said Lisa A Gautschi, a transpersonal psychologist with the Isha Centre in Patan.
The Nepali word for mental illness "bahulako" can span everything from patients with epilepsy to psychosis. Nepal's Muluki Ain even bars "mad" people from standing in an election and be a member of the board of any organisation.
In an increasingly consumer-driven urban setting, we have to remind ourselves to look beyond ourselves and pay attention to people around us. We all know someone with mental health illness, but what are we doing to help? Do we even acknowledge it, or do we ignore it?
It is important to be empathetic and non-judgmental towards individuals with mental health illness. It takes courage to ask for help, and it is the family and community's responsibility to provide it. With awareness, knowledge, treatment and support, most people diagnosed with mental health illness are able to live happy and healthy lives.
Some names of patients have been changed.
Anjana Rajbhandary is a Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician and is a sub-editor at Nepali Times.
If one believes that fervent prayers must surely be answered, then the prayers of all Kathmandu must prevail.
Instead of helping, Patan fees are hurting tourism.


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A Look at Retail Prices
With six lubricant price increases in 2021, seven when the most recent increase for synthetics is included, the price lubricant marketers currently pay to bring product in has moved up by close to 140%. While this represents a historical escalation in price, as shown below, it's clear that the increases have yet to make a showing on retail shelves.
Further, while the gap between the leading brands and big box retailer's private label conventional PCMO has compressed by close to 6%, the gap for full synthetic remains nearly unchanged from 2019 to 2021.
The average price for SAE 5W-30 conventional passenger car motor oil at the leading big box retailer reached $4.38 a quart in September of 2021, up from $4.19 in 2019. This represents an increase of 4.3% for the period. The gap between leading brands of PCMO (Pennzoil, Castro, Mobil, and Valvoline) and the leading retailer's private label brand tightened by 6.3% over the period. The percent difference between the store brand and that of the brand leaders is currently 31.1%.
The average price for synthetic SAE 5W-30 PCMO at the leading big box retailer reached $6.93 a quart in 2021, up from $6.89 in 2019. This represents an increase of only 0.6% for the period. The gap between brand leading PCMOs and the leading retailer's private label brand remained nearly the same over the period.
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Kościół Narodzenia Najświętszej Maryi Panny – rzymskokatolicki kościół parafialny w Siemysłowie. Świątynia należy do parafii Narodzenia Najświętszej Maryi Panny w Siemysłowie w dekanacie Namysłów wschód, archidiecezji wrocławskiej.Dnia 5 lutego 1966 roku, pod numerem 1107/66, kościół został wpisany do rejestru zabytków województwa opolskiego

Bibliografia
 Katalog zabytków sztuki w Polsce, t. VII, Województwo opolskie (red. T. Chrzanowski, M. Kornecki), zeszyt 7 (powiat namysłowski), Warszawa 1965.
 ks. prof. Józef Pater, Kościoły i kaplice archidiecezji wrocławskiej, wydawca Kuria Metropolitalna Wrocławska, Wrocław, 2002 rok, strona 521, isbn 83-85598-22-X

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Kościoły w archidiecezji wrocławskiej
Obiekty sakralne w gminie Domaszowice
Świątynie pod wezwaniem Narodzenia Najświętszej Maryi Panny
Zabytkowe kościoły w powiecie namysłowskim
Kościół
Budynki w Polsce oddane do użytku w 1824


Here's what we accomplished last year.
Small business owners and marketing teams around the world are using this time of year to refine or completely revamp their business strategy. A new year signals a fresh start. An opportunity for growth. A chance to build on what was built the previous year.
We use this time to review the major milestones that lead to where we are and give thanks to the partners who helped us take the business this far.
As you may have seen in our mid-year review, we've had a pretty busy year.
We launched Elevate and Brandstores. We introduced this nifty tool called Project Portals. The Outreach team supported a wide range of non-profits and organizations. We also celebrated our one-year anniversary at our new office in the historic Brewery District in Columbus, Ohio.
Outreach Promotional Solutions was named a Top 3 Promotional Products Company by Columbus CEO's Best of Business Survey.
Our digital marketing and company web store teams added new clients to Elevate and Brandstores.
Outreach attended more events put on through our continued partnership with Columbus Business First.
Nevin and several other business leaders in Columbus launched a new non-profit organization you have to hear about.
We also added to the team. Meet Rowan.


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On January 28, 2017, the Alexandria City Council unanimously adopted a Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2017 through 2022. The plan was updated in November 2017, with new action items that will get the City closer to the goals for 2022. The Plan is being used by City Council and staff to guide the City's direction and priorities for the next five years.
Community Participation and Adoption Process
The FY 2017-2022 City Strategic Plan process was an opportunity for City Council to work with members of the community to establish the City's strategic direction and priorities for the coming years. Throughout this planning process, the community had several opportunities to participate and provide feedback in-person and online. Staff developed a Civic Engagement Framework and Civic Engagement Schedule, which follows the goals and strategies outlined in the What's Next Alexandria Civic Engagement Handbook.
On Saturday, January 28, City Council unanimously adopted the FY 2017-2022 City Strategic Plan with the following amendments:
In the Vision Statement, insert the words, "active and secure older adults" after the phrase "children and youth."
In the Vision Statement, insert the words "with distinct, vibrant and safe neighborhoods" after the phrase "inclusive city of kindness" and delete the words "a safe community."
In the Distinctive and Vibrant Neighborhoods section, insert the revised sentence, after the phrase "suburban and commercial areas", "Alexandria is committed to historic and archaeological preservation and interpretation, honoring its historic legacy."
In Distinctive and Vibrant Neighborhoods section, change the word "formation" to "consideration" in the action item regarding the Business Improvement District.
In Inclusive City section, revise the last action item to read, "Secure committed affordable and accessible housing, as well as seek affordable assisted living units through the development process."
In the Strong Economy section, insert the words "and museums attract" after the phrase "the historic district."
A glossary of terms will be added the City's webpage in the Civic Engagement section with a notification in the City's Strategic Plan on where to locate the glossary.
Docket materials can be found here or below:
Attachment 1: Draft FY 2017-2022 City Strategic Plan
Attachment 2: Strategic Plan Amendments since the June 2016 City Council Meeting
Attachment 3: Presentation
Attachment 4: Matrix of edits that City Council will be considering at the January 28 Public Hearing
Summary of Community Input as of January 17, 2017
The below comments are included in the January summary:
Email from a group of concerned community members, November 29, 2016
Letter from the Commission on Aging, December 2016
Additional comments received since the posting of docket materials
City Manager's Memo to Vice Mayor Wilson, January 24, 2017
Letter from the Archaeological Commission, January 24, 2017
Email from Mindy Lyle, January 24, 2017
Email from a group of concerned community members, January 23, 2017
Previous Meeting Materials and Information
November - December 2016: AlexEngage
Community members were invited to review and provide input on the City's Draft FY 2017-2022 Strategic Plan from November 15 - December 8, 2016, through AlexEngage, attending an Open House on December 5 or contacting staff directly. All comments received will inform the final draft Plan anticipated to be presented to City Council in January 2017.
Summary of AlexEngage Comments
Monday, December 5, 2016: Open House on the Draft City Strategic Plan
July - August, 2016: Online prioritization activity
Community members were invited to prioritize goals specific to each draft theme developed earlier in the process by selecting indicators most important for the City to focus on in the next 6 years. Performance indicators will be included in the draft Plan and will help the City track its progress toward its strategic goals. These indicators will be monitored for the life of the plan, and will help inform City government work and budget priorities.
Note: The indicators were developed through a series of eight work sessions with City departments and were oriented around each draft City Strategic Plan theme. Where possible, staff selected indicators from existing City plans (e.g. Eco-City Alexandria) and/or emulated national and regional best-practices. As part of the selection process, all indicators were expected to be measurable, able to be influenced by City work, and relevant to all of Alexandria (rather than a particular region or neighborhood alone).
Summary Report from Online Prioritization Activity (July 19 - August 27)
July 19 - 27, 2016 - Series of in-person open houses were held throughout the city to answer questions related to prioritization activity described above.
Progress update to City Council, June 30 (Video)
Monday, July 18, 2016 - Community Meeting
Samuel Tucker Elementary School Cafeteria, 435 Ferdinand Day Drive
Video of meeting
April-May, 2016: AlexEngage
On Saturday, April 9, a public meeting was held to develop draft statements for each of the Strategic Plan themes based on feedback provided by the community at previous meetings and online. From April 15 - May 9, the community was invited to provide additional input on the draft statements by visiting AlexEngage.
AlexEngage Summary Report
Saturday, April 9, 2016 - Refining Vision & Goals
George Washington Middle School, 1005 Mt. Vernon Avenue
AlexEngage, March 2016
In March, community members participated in a 3-week online engagement opportunity to share what matters most to them about the city. Input received will inform the FY 2017-2022 City Strategic Plan and help shape the future of Alexandria.
Summary Report of AlexEngage Comments Received
Monday, March 14, 2016 - Visioning Meeting
TC Williams High School Cafeteria, 3330 King Street
Meeting Summary and Summary of AlexEngage Comments
In the fall of 2015, City Council approved the general outline for a proposed spring 2016 process to draft an updated City Strategic Plan. The current Alexandria City Strategic Plan was intended to be in effect until 2015. The new Plan will use community input as the foundation to define the results of community values; communicate a clear direction to the public and City Government; include measures and targets to more easily track progress, share success, and identify and solve problems; set a six-year plan from FY 2017-2022 with a mid-point check-in/refinement in FY 2019; and align with the City's performance management system, Results Alexandria. The draft City Strategic Plan will be considered for adoption by City Council in the fall of 2016.
Memo to Council on City Strategic Plan Update Process, September 2015
Presentation to Council: City Strategic Planning Options for Consideration, September 2015
Memo updating Council on proposed process for the FY2017-2022 City Strategic Plan, February 2016
Presentation to Council, February 23, 2016
Previous 2004-2015 Strategic Planning Process
Alexandria's Strategic Plan for 2004-2015 was adopted by City Council in 2004, and amended in 2006. It was replaced by the updated Strategic Plan approved in June 2010 .
The links below provide meeting and materials information for the 2004-2015 Strategic Planning process:
Goal 1: Alexandria has quality development and redevelopment, support for local businesses and a strong, diverse and growing local economy.
Goal 2: Alexandria respects, protects and enhances the health of its citizens and the quality of its natural environment.
Goal 3: A multimodal transportation network that supports sustainable land use and provides internal mobility and regional connectivity for Alexandrians.
Goal 4: Alexandria is a community that supports and enhances the well-being, success and achievement of children, youth and families.
Goal 5: Alexandria is financially sustainable, efficient, community oriented and values its employees.
Goal 6: The City protects the safety and security of its residents, businesses, employees and visitors.
Goal 7: Alexandria is a caring and inclusive community that values its rich diversity, history and culture, and promotes affordability.
Contact Hillary Orr , Special Assistant, City Manager's Office, 703.746.3862.
VisitAlexandriaVA.com
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Milo, Iowa facts for kids
Milo, Iowa
Streetside in Milo
Location of Milo, Iowa
1,283.4/sq mi (495.54/km2)
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Milo is a city in Warren County, Iowa, United States. The population was 778 at the time of the 2020 census. It is part of the Des Moines–West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Milo had its start in the year 1878 by the building of the railroad through that territory.
Milo is located at 41°17′18″N 93°26′24″W / 41.28833°N 93.44000°W / 41.28833; -93.44000 (41.288213, -93.440001).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.62 square miles (1.61 km2), all of it land.
Historical populations
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585 +84.0%
519 −11.3%
560 +7.9%
542 −3.2%
Source: and Iowa Data Center
Source: U.S. Decennial Census
As of the census of 2010, there were 775 people, 300 households, and 217 families living in the city. The population density was 1,250.0 inhabitants per square mile (482.6/km2). There were 327 housing units at an average density of 527.4 per square mile (203.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.5% White, 0.3% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.6% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.3% of the population.
There were 300 households, of which 37.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.0% were married couples living together, 5.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 27.7% were non-families. 23.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.02.
The median age in the city was 37 years. 27.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.3% were from 25 to 44; 23% were from 45 to 64; and 15.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.6% male and 51.4% female.
Southeast Warren Community School District, which serves the municipality, was formed in 1959 as a consolidation of area schools. It operates SE Warren Elementary in Milo, SE Warren Intermediate in Lacona, and SE Warren Junior-Senior High in Liberty Center.
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Sniper in high-rise hotel kills at least 58 in Las Vegas
A body is covered with a sheet after a mass shooting in which dozens were killed at a music festival on the Las Vegas Strip on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017. (Steve Marcus/Las Vegas Sun via AP)
A gunman perched on the 32nd floor of a Las Vegas hotel-casino unleashed a hail of bullets on an outdoor country music festival below, killing at least 58 people as tens of thousands of concertgoers screamed and ran for their lives, officials said Monday. It was the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history.
At least 515 others were injured in the Sunday night attack, authorities said.
SWAT teams using explosives stormed the gunman's hotel room in the sleek, gold-colored glass skyscraper and found he had killed himself, authorities said. The gunman , identified as Stephen Craig Paddock, a 64-year-old retiree from Mesquite, Nevada, had as many as 10 guns with him, including rifles, they said.
Asked about the motive for the attack, Sheriff Joseph Lombardo said: "I can't get into the mind of a psychopath at this point."
The sheriff said a check of federal and state databases showed Paddock was not on law enforcement authorities' radar before the bloodbath.
Aaron Rouse, the FBI agent in charge in Las Vegas, said investigators saw no immediate evidence connecting it to an international terror organization, despite a claim of responsibility from the Islamic State group.
Country music star Jason Aldean was performing at the Route 91 Harvest Festival in front of a crowd of more than 22,000 when the gunman in the 44-floor Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino apparently used a hammer-like device to smash out windows in his room and opened fire, the muzzle flashes visible in the dark, authorities said.
The crowd, funneled tightly into a wide-open space, had little cover and no easy way to escape. Victims fell to the ground while others fled in panic. Some hid behind concession stands, while others crawled under parked cars.
Kodiak Yazzie, 36, said the music stopped briefly after the first shots, then started up again before a second round of pops sent the performers ducking for cover and fleeing the stage.
"It was the craziest stuff I've ever seen in my entire life," Yazzie said. "You could hear that the noise was coming from west of us, from Mandalay Bay. You could see a flash, flash, flash, flash."
Monique Dumas, of British Columbia, Canada, said she was six rows from the stage when she heard what she thought was a bottle breaking, then a popping that sounded to her like fireworks.
Couples held hands as they ran through the dirt lot. Faces were etched with shock and confusion, and people wept and screamed. Some were bloodied, and some were carried out by fellow concertgoers. Dozens of ambulances took away the wounded, while some people loaded victims into their cars and drove them to the hospital.
The shooter appeared to fire unhindered for more than 10 minutes as Las Vegas police frantically tried to locate the man in one of the Mandalay Bay hotel towers, according to radio traffic. For several minutes, officers could not tell whether the automatic fire was coming from Mandalay Bay or the neighboring Luxor hotel.
In an address to the country, President Donald Trump called the attack "an act of pure evil" and added: "In moments of tragedy and horror, America comes together as one. And it always has." He ordered flags flown at half-staff.
Police officers stand at the scene of a shooting near the Mandalay Bay resort and casino on the Las Vegas Strip, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, in Las Vegas. Multiple victims were being transported to hospitals after a shooting late Sunday at a music festival on the Las Vegas Strip. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Hospital emergency rooms were jammed with the wounded. Rep. Ruben Kihuen, a Democrat whose congressional district includes a portion of Las Vegas, visited a hospital and said: "Literally, every single bed was being used, every single hallway was being used. Every single person there was trying to save a life."
Las Vegas authorities put out a call for blood donations and set up a hotline to report missing people and speed the identification of the dead and wounded. They also opened a "family reunification center" for people to find loved ones.
The dead included at least three off-duty police officers from various departments who were attending the concert, authorities said. Two on-duty officers were wounded, one critically, police said.
"It's a devastating time," the sheriff said.
The sheriff said authorities believe it was a "lone wolf" attack but want to talk to Paddock's roommate, a woman Lombardo said was out of the country at the time of the attack.
Paddock's brother, Eric Paddock, who lives in Florida, told the Orlando Sentinel: "We are completely dumbfounded. We can't understand what happened."
Mayor Carolyn Goodman said the attack was the work of a "crazed lunatic full of hate."
In its claim of responsibility, the Islamic State group said the gunman was "a soldier" who had converted to Islam months ago. But it provided no evidence, and the extremist organization has been known to make unsubstantiated claims of responsibility for attacks around the word.
The Islamic State group also said it was responsible for a June attack on a Manila casino and shopping complex where 37 died, mostly from smoke inhalation — a claim rejected by authorities, who said the lone attacker was a heavily indebted Filipino gambling addict.
On Monday, the U.S. Homeland Security Department said there was no "specific credible threat" involving other public venues in the U.S.
Attorney General Jeff Sessions offered the support of the FBI and other federal agencies but noted that the investigation is being led by the sheriff in Las Vegas. That was seen as another possible sign the shooting was not believed to be an act of international terrorism.
Interstate 15 was briefly closed after the attack, and flights at McCarran International Airport were suspended for a while.
Nearly every inch of the Las Vegas Strip is under video surveillance, much of it set up by the casinos to monitor their properties. That could yield a wealth of material for investigators as they try to piece together the attack.
Hours after the shooting, Aldean posted on Instagram that he and his crew were safe and that the shooting was "beyond horrific."
"It hurts my heart that this would happen to anyone who was just coming out to enjoy what should have been a fun night," the country star said.
Before Sunday, the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history took place in June 2016, when a gunman who professed support for Muslim extremist groups opened fire at a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida, killing 49 people.
Sunday's shooting came more than four months after a suicide bombing at an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester, England, that killed 22 people. Almost 90 people were killed by gunmen inspired by Islamic State at the Bataclan concert hall in Paris during a performance by Eagles of Death Metal in 2015.
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Primary Dance
Throughout the academic year the Active Schools Sports Development Team offer a primary dance programme. We work with the local dance group Graffiti Dance Troupe who deliver this programme. The programme specifically targets P.1-3 pupils to encourage participation and create a pathway to the club.
For further info on our dance programme please contact active schools sports development team at the details on the contacts section of this page.
Active Schools Sports Development Team
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Designed and built by David Hamilton in 1815, the Doric portico" building has a steeple of 150ft topped with a fully rigged ship on the vane which is made of copper and is nearly six feet in length. The steeple, by some accounts, was once hit by lightning and lost nearly 20 foot of bricks and stonework. The building was home to the council chambers (Port Glasgow was made a burgh in 1775 and a council of 13 men appointed) up until this the council business was done in King Street. The building is still in use today having undergone a renovation it now holds the towns library.


Movies like 28 Days Later, Contagion and Outbreak cater to our fear that something is going to come along that will destroy our way of life. Ultimately it is more than that. In a society that is both ever more connected and ever more disconnected, by interacting so closely and being able to very quickly be on the other side of the world, events like these show that the efficacy of vaccination is called into question now more than ever.
No one wants the elderly to pass, but ultimately they are old. They have lived their lives, and as they age, they tend to suffer. There are ailments of all sorts, from broken hips and heart troubles to cancer and well, more cancer. In some cases, dying can actually be seen as a blessing because it can put and end to their suffering. Jack Kevorkian may be the most extreme example of this. The point being that we don't often put a whole lot of thought into the aged dying from sickness – they are supposed to do so, right?
Is it just me, or are companies really having a problem dealing with technology?
For those that don't know, I work in the technology field – and I'm not just talking about whatever residual income may flow through the site here. I'm talking about my actual "day job", where I work on actual computers and networks and all things geeky. That mans I have a reasonable understanding of how things work.
As such, I really understand why companies want to not have to send you a piece of paper every month to explain their relationship with you. Even for for those not in the technology industry, it's not hard – printing all those statements and delivering them to your customers is a huge expense in equipment, supplies and postage.
What I don't get is why they are so colossally bad at making it happen.
Fast-food behemoth McDonald's recently released a new item – dubbed Fish McBites – and it has been noted that they did not spark sales. Really? That's a surprised? No one lined up for Fish McBites? No one in the entire company thought this might be a bad idea?
Meanwhile, as Chick-Fil-A, In-n-Out Burger and Krispy Kreme roll out their brands, people line up – some for days in advance of the stores opening. What is the difference? In a word, it is probably focus. The latter examples, for the most part, focus on their core businesses. It could be argued that Chick-Fil-A is getting close to expanding too far out of their comfort zone. If you have been to the Dwarf House, which actually predated the fast-food version of their stores, then you probably know what I mean. They would probably be better to get rid of some of their products rather than continuing to expand the lineup.
McDonald's is probably no different.
I talked about bus routes in Charlotte a while back. I would have to assume that other cities have the same problem, but I could be wrong – I've lived here for a while now, so the rest of the world may just be a part of my imagination now.
Regardless, I've noticed that not only do I see the city bus stopping every few hundred feet, but the school bus will stop about as often. Worse, the bus stops almost as soon as it pulls out of the school. Seriously?
Though sports are often in the news – almost always daily – recent announcements make things all the more interesting.
In Charlotte, the Carolina Panthers are seeking money for stadium upgrades. This is interesting on several fronts. One, because what we see as outsiders is that the team did not necessarily ask for the money – the city very nearly offered it. The first mention of the money was an article that essentially suggested the city would be open to offering money to the team if they were interested.
True or not, who in their right mind would turn down free money if it is offered?
I noticed the other day – okay, it has probably been a couple of months and I'm just getting around to addressing the problem – that Quicken has started to miscalculated the principal and interest on a loan (specifically a mortgage – I don't know if it's a problem on all loans).
So I did the first thing most people will do: I searched online for the solution. The most common suggestion was to remove the loan and add a new one. While that will work, it means at best that you get a new loan, and I don't like that. It's messy.
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Navy Family Study
Project Directors:Linda M. Williams, Ph.D., Benjamin E. Saunders, Ph.D.
This longitudinal study examined family violence within the Navy and was designed to help Navy leaders develop their family advocacy program.
The Navy Family Study (NFS) was conducted by the Wellesley Centers for Women in collaboration with the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), under a contract with the U.S. Department of the Navy.
The Navy Family Study (NFS) was a longitudinal, prospective study of a sample of 530 Navy families referred to the Navy's Family Advocacy Program (FAP) for at least one of three types of family violence, parent-child sexual abuse (CSA) (18.5%), parent-child physical abuse (CPA)(38.9%), or spousal/partner violence (PV)(42.6%). This FAP sample of families was assessed soon after the report of family violence to FAP and evaluated at an additional three follow-up assessment points. Interviews commenced in March 1998, and continued to May 2004.
In the second part of the study, a comparison sample of 127 Navy families who had no history of being reported to FAP and who were matched on several important demographic variables to the FAP sample were recruited into the study and assessed on one occasion.
NAVY FAMILY STUDY GOALS
The Navy Family Study had several important goals.
Goal 1. Gather descriptive information about Navy families reported to FAP
Using in-person interviews and standardized assessment instruments, the NFS was designed to develop a descriptive profile of families reported to FAP. Information gathered includes victimization and other trauma history of all family members; history of familial and non-familial violence perpetration; marital and family history; personal history; history of previous FAP involvement; and Navy career history.
Goal 2. Gather descriptive data about FAP families over time
The NFS assessed the functioning of families for three years after a report to FAP for family violence. Information gathered over time included individual functioning of the family members (victims, offenders, non-offending parents/spouses); parent-child relationship functioning; marital/sexual functioning of parents; family life changes; recidivism for family violence; and functioning after FAP interventions.
Goal 3. Are the goals of the Navy Family Advocacy Program being achieved?
The NFS examined the type and level of services provided to families and any association between services received and outcomes. The NFS was designed to examine the extent to which the following FAP goals were achieved:
Identify, assess, and intervene in cases of family violence, including spousal violence, child physical abuse, and child sexual abuse
Provide information, referral, intervention, and treatment in cases of family violence
Prevent future incidents of family violence
Promote appropriate marital and parent-child relationships
Help maintain healthy, safe, functioning Navy families
Goal 4. Prepare assessment instruments for use with FAP clients
The NFS developed and refined assessment instruments to be used in FAP practice settings. These include testing measures for screening for prior abuse, victimization, and trauma, assessing personal history, and diagnostic assessment.
FINDINGS FROM THE NAVY FAMILY STUDY
Two reports describing findings on the adult sample and the child sample are available as free downloads:
Men and Women Referred to the Navy Family Advocacy Program: Violence, Mental Health and Assessment Services Received
The Navy's Future: Issues Related to Children Living in Families Reported to the Family Advocacy Program
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Selling Jonway 150cc for R8000 nearest cash offer. Paper work, everything is done, license till end of August 2019. Service is just been done, new tyres, new COB, new solenoid, new battery, new clock. Bike is in good condition, get on and ride. You can contact Tony on 081 478 7661 or Simone on 082 555 6082 for more information to view the bike and for an appointment.
Selling Jonway 150cc for R8000 nearest cash offer. Paper work, everything is done, license till end of August 2019. Service is just been done, new tyres, new COB, new solenoid, new battery, new clock. Bike is in good condition, get on and ride. You can contact Tony on 081 478 7661 or Simone on 082 555 6082 for more information to view the bike and for an appointment to view.
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CHICAGO | Two new studies find shortfalls in the Food and Drug Administration's approval process for heart devices such as pacemakers and stents.
Safety targets often weren't clearly spelled out in the research submitted by device makers, and important patient information was missing, according to one study conducted by researchers from the FDA and Boston's Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.
A separate analysis by researchers at the University of California at San Francisco found heart devices frequently got the FDA's blessing based on research done outside the United States in small groups of patients. Many device studies lacked standards most scientists expect: randomization and a clear goal.
Dr. Jeffrey Shuren, the FDA's acting device center director, said the agency is taking a close look at its device program and making changes. It wants manufacturers to adhere to tougher research guidelines that will be out in 2010, Dr. Shuren said.
The FDA, the nation's chief watchdog on device safety, approves products ranging from wrinkle fillers to artificial knees. Heart devices fall into a category of high-risk devices that require the toughest review before they can be marketed. They include implantable defibrillators, valves and stents, which are tiny mesh-metal tubes used to prop open arteries.
The new studies, published in separate medical journals, cap a year of scrutiny and criticism for the FDA's medical-devices division. In August, the head of that division resigned, months after scientists under his leadership alleged they were pressured to approve certain products. The year began with congressional investigators saying the FDA should take immediate steps to make sure the riskiest devices are evaluated through the most stringent process.
The new studies didn't examine the safety of the approved devices, and didn't look for differences in the approval process for items that were later recalled. Global sales for heart and blood-vessel devices were nearly $76.7 billion in 2008, according to market research firm BCC Research.
One of the new studies, published online Tuesday in the American Journal of Therapeutics, found about 40 percent of pivotal studies lacked precise targets for how safety would be measured. Studies also failed to fully account for what happened to all patients enrolled in the research and omitted important information on patients such as how many had heart disease or diabetes.
The second study appears in Wednesday's Journal of the American Medical Association. Researchers from UCSF examined summaries of the research behind 78 heart and blood-vessel devices. It found that many devices were approved based on small studies - 300 patients on average — and two-thirds were approved with results of just one study.


On 3.31.19, Nader Sahyouni guided us in a thoughtful and grace-filled examination of anxiety. How might God be inviting us to respond in prayer to anxious seasons?
For the full recap and prayer prompts visit http://www.practicetribe.com/anxiety/.


The management of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has released some vital instructions for 2018 Batch A Prospective Corps Members (PCMs).
The disclosure was made known in a statement issued on its authentic social media accounts.
Bear in mind that the NYSC had fixed March 26, for the commencement of online registration of 2018 Batch 'A' corps members nationwide.
The management of the scheme also disclosed that the registration will end on April 8, while the deployment and printing of call-up letters by its ICT department will thereafter begin on April 9 to 11.
The statement read: "This is to inform all 2018 Batch "A" PCMs that Online Registration begins on 26th March, 2018 and ends on 8th April, 2018.