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Amy McIntosh
Acting Assistant Secretary
Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development
Enable evidence-based decision making
By September 30, 2015, the percentage of select new[1] (non-continuation) competitive grant dollars that reward evidence will increase by 70%.
[1] "New competitive grant dollars that reward evidence" includes all dollars awarded based on the existence of at least "evidence of promise" in support of a project, per the framework in the Education Department General Administrative Regulations (34 CFR Part 75). Consideration of such evidence appears through: eligibility threshold (e.g., in the Investing in Innovation program); absolute priority; competitive priority (earning at least one point for it); or selection criteria (earning at least one point for it). The percentage is calculated compared to the total new grant dollars awarded.
Through its mix of grants, contracts, and internal analytic work, the Department of Education (ED) will support the use of research methods and rigorous study designs that provide evidence that is as robust as possible and fit for the purpose. This goal will track whether ED is increasing its internal capacity to make competitive grant awards based on the existence of (and amount of) evidence in support of projects, where appropriate.
KEY BARRIERS AND CHALLENGES
The process to collect data and track progress against the goal is still under development, and using evidence to award competitive grants entails a shift in culture and capacity building across ED to do it well. Additionally, goal targets are based on reasonable projections about which competitive grant programs may make new awards in this fiscal year, but the actual dollar amount awarded will depend on final appropriations amounts and other funding decisions and trade-offs. Grantees vary in their comfort with and understanding of evaluation and use of evidence, yet ED has limited resources to support grantees in conducting rigorous evaluations that would produce evidence of effectiveness.
EXTERNAL STAKEHOLDERS
There is an increasing emphasis among stakeholders on the importance of using evidence to support government program funding decisions, and ED regularly engages the field on this topic. A number of outside organizations have convened experts to discuss how to encourage such decisions. In addition, philanthropic and congressional actors prioritized using evidence to support decision-making and have encouraged the field to do the same. Finally, ED has worked with the National Science Foundation to develop a common evidence framework around which to organize research investments and grants. Indeed, ED is considered a leader on the issue among federal agencies, and external groups are eager for ED to deepen and broaden its efforts.
The Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) provides all discretionary grant programs across ED with a common framework regarding the use of evidence within ED competitions. Establishing this common framework has been an ongoing endeavor – building off of evidence concepts created in FY10 through the Investing in Innovation program, ED established common evidence standards for all discretionary programs to use in FY13, and began including them in competitions in FY14. The evidence framework includes four tiers of evidence and EDGAR allows programs to use the tiers of evidence as priorities or selection criteria, as applicable (see 34 CFR 75.210 and 75.226), which facilitates appropriate matching between the evidence available and intended program outcomes. This is valuable for the strategic impact of the competitions and will help ED track how different programs are using evidence to inform discretionary funding decisions. In Q3, programs using evidence in their competitions began to finalize their funding decisions in order to make awards by the end of Q4. The Evidence Planning Group (EPG) at ED continues to meet with these programs, as needed, to provide guidance on questions as they come up, and to begin planning discussions for competitions in FY16.
Since beginning to use the common evidence framework in FY14, ED has continued to work on sustainable, scalable solutions to the challenge of completing evidence reviews and providing technical assistance to applicants. For example, historically, for discretionary grant programs that used an evidence framework, ED staff has explained the evidence requirements to applicants via webinar. ED is now exploring more sustainable solutions that can be used for multiple competitions, including a series of videos or an interactive infographic to ensure applicants better understand the evidence framework.
Also, in FY13, ED piloted an evidence review process using WWC contractors to review studies cited by applicants. IES staff used these WWC reviews to provide user-friendly documentation to discretionary grant program offices and to enter the results of the studies put forward by applicants into the WWC's public database of reviewed studies. The process worked smoothly. The Policy and Program Studies Service (PPSS) has taken on an expanded role in conducting literature reviews in preparation for grant competitions. The purpose of these reviews is to summarize the state of research in a field in order to determine levels of evidence required for "entry" and "exit." In addition, in Q3 IES announced a new WWC contract that would add additional resources to support evidence reviews. In FY14, evidence reviews were estimated to cost programs about $2,500 per study, but the new contract has allowed IES to bring that estimate down to $1,350 per study, regardless of the level of rigor. Finally, in planning for FY16, EPG has begun to design a strategy that would allow programs using less rigorous evidence to use a panel of external experts, rather than IES contractors. While still in early planning stages, we think this approach, if implemented well, would further reduce the costs for programs, making evidence-based grant making a more affordable option. Evidence-based grantmaking is an iterative process, and ED has consistently focused on refining the process over the course of FYs 14 and 15 in order to improve performance toward this APG.
EXTERNAL FACTORS THAT ED CAN AND CANNOT INFLUENCE
Some ED programs are specifically designed to produce evidence, and more evidence is appearing on a regular basis. ED can and will use its grant making authority to incentivize and, when appropriate, require evaluations designed to produce evidence of what works. (EDGAR enables grant programs to do this through selection criteria aligned to EDGAR's evidence framework.) However, the amount of evidence available in specific fields is highly variable. Accordingly, some grant competitions will enjoy a more robust evidence base supporting proposed interventions than others, especially in the short and medium term. To some extent, ED can influence the evidence base through its continued work to support rigorous evaluations of projects designed to answer key policy questions. However, rigorous research done well can take time, and it may be several years before ED-funded studies are available to push the field in new directions. In addition, ED is dependent on Congress to appropriate funding for discretionary grant programs.
Progress toward goal: The Department of Education (ED) surpassed the goal of increasing the percentage of select new (non-continuation) discretionary grant dollars that reward evidence to nine percent. In Fiscal Year (FY) 2014, 15.92 percent of ED's discretionary dollars was awarded to new projects with supporting evidence of effectiveness. Data for FY15 will not be available until Quarter 1 of FY16, but the Department thinks, based on internal projections and on past performance, that it will again meet its target.
The strategic objective to which this agency priority goal contributes aims to improve the use of research. As such, in addition to the APG metrics, ED includes metrics specific to the Education Resource Information Center (ERIC) and the What Works Clearinghouse (WWC). As of Q4, the number of full-text of peer-reviewed education research resources reached 36,197 and the number of reviewed studies in the WWC reached 10,889. As of Q3, we have already surpassed our FY15 target for both metrics.
ED's Evidence Planning Group (EPG) continues to identify opportunities for discretionary grant programs to use evidence-related priorities or selection criteria in competitions. In FY15, five competitions in the Office of Innovation and Improvement (OII), the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE), and the Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE) are planning to use evidence in competitions through a mix of eligibility requirements, absolute or competitive preference priorities, and selection criteria. In addition, EPG continues to meet with each grant making office in ED to discuss appropriate uses of evidence in FY16 competitions. In Q4, the following discretionary grant programs rewarded evidence in their FY15 competitions:
Supporting Effective Educator Development
TRIO -- Student Support Services
Strengthening Institutions Program
In addition, in Q1 of FY16, the Investing in Innovation (i3) program will reward evidence.
In FY15, ED moved toward a new standardized process for collecting input data relevant to this APG. EPG collected relevant data on each contributing throughout the year, and followed up with those programs early in FY16 to confirm that the amounts awarded to evidence-based projects was accurate. EPG continues to engage internal stakeholders to critically assess validation and verification processes.
As of the end of FY15, ED surpassed this APG. However, the work is far from over. We note that EPG continues to meet with program offices in ED to discuss each program's strategy for incorporating use of evidence in their work, and how EPG can be supportive in that process. ED has proposed an updated version of this APG for FY16-17, signaling its continued commitment to this work.
Increase the percentage of select new (non-continuation) discretionary grant dollars that reward evidence
Baseline Year: 2012
Baseline Data: 6.50%
FY15 Target: 11%
"New discretionary grant dollars that reward evidence" includes all dollars awarded based on the existence of "evidence of promise," "moderate evidence of effectiveness," or "strong evidence of effectiveness" in support of a project, per the definitions provided in the Education Department General Administrative Requirements (EDGAR) (34 CFR Part 75). Consideration of such evidence appears through: eligibility threshold (e.g., in the Investing in Innovation program); absolute priority; competitive preference priority (earning at least one additional point for it); or selection criteria (earning at least one point for it). The percentage is calculated compared to the total new grant dollars awarded, excluding awards made by the Institute of Education Sciences, the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, and technical assistance centers, with some exceptions.
Frequency: Annually* (since this metric is annual in the system it automatically is set to 2014-Q4 for the fiscal year quarter)
Indicator target and actual value information
Fiscal Year Quarter
Period Ending (Month, Year)
Target Value
Actual Value
Explanation of Actual
2014-Q4 September, 2014 9% 15.9
ED exceeded the FY 2014 target by six percentage points.
2015-Q4 September, 2015 11% 29.44
In FY15, ED incorporated elements of the EDGAR evidence framework into eight competitions across three program offices. ED is pleased with this increase and continues to work on the back end to ensure that all funded evidence-based projects are carried out with appropriate fidelity to the cited evidence.
Indicator Statement:
The percentage of select new (non-continuation) discretionary grant dollars that reward evidence
Indicator Overview:
Unit Of Measurement: Percentage of discretionary grant dollars
Indicator Reporting Frequency: Annually
Indicator Direction: INCREASING
CONTRIBUTING PROGRAMS
Major Discretionary Programs Supporting Goal 5 (http://www2.ed.gov/about/reports/annual/2015plan/2013-2015-apr-app-plan-...):
National assessment
Research, development, and dissemination
TRIO – Student Support Services
For additional programs see Appendix C of the Department's FY2013 Annual Performance Report and FY2015 Annual Performance Plan (http://www2.ed.gov/about/reports/annual/2015plan/2013-2015-apr-app-plan-...).
Continuous Improvement of the U.S. Education System
Enhance the education system's ability to continuously improve through better and more widespread use of data, research and evaluation, evidence, transparency, innovation, and technology.
Data Systems and Transparency
Facilitate the development of interoperable longitudinal data systems for early learning through employment to enable data-driven, transparent decision-making by increasing access to timely, reliable, and high-value data.
Provide all education stakeholders, from early childhood to adult learning, with technical assistance and guidance to help them protect student privacy while effectively managing and using student information.
Research, Evaluation, and Use of Evidence
Invest in research and evaluation that builds evidence for education improvement; communicate findings effectively; and drive the use of evidence in decision-making by internal and external stakeholders.
Accelerate the development and broad adoption of new, effective programs, processes, and strategies, including education technology.
To achieve the president's 2020 college attainment goal, the nation's education system will need to graduate many more college-ready students from high school, ensure they have access to postsecondary education, and support them as they complete their degrees—all while facing resource constraints. When other sectors of the economy need to become better, faster, or more productive, they innovate, often relying on technology for help. The education sector is no different, and the need for innovation—and its benefits—spans grade levels, curricular areas, and student needs.
A 21st-century infrastructure that harnesses modern technological advances and provides easy access to high-speed Internet can serve as a platform for greater innovation in education. Accordingly, the Department will continue to focus on ways to improve schools' technology infrastructure and effective use of technology. It will also continue to work with Congress to establish a new advanced research projects agency for education that will use directed research and development activities to pursue breakthrough technological innovations in teaching and learning.
Technology holds the potential to expand all students' opportunities to learn, including by supporting personalized learning experiences, providing dynamic digital content, and delivering more meaningful assessments. Technology can also help districts and schools support teachers in becoming more effective and better connected to the tools, resources, and expertise students need and help them meet more rigorous college- and career-ready standards. Technology can also help schools by providing students and school library media specialists with increased access to academic tools and other resource-sharing networks. Technology can also help schools by providing students and school library media specialists with increased access to academic tools and other resource-sharing networks. Technology-enabled instructional and assessment systems will be pivotal to improving student learning and generating data that can be used to continuously improve the education system at all levels. Innovative technology must be matched by innovative educational practices to maximize its potential to improve learning and instruction for all students, and it must be accessible to all students, including students with disabilities. Leadership is essential to ensure that innovative applications are disseminated and brought to scale.
FY14-15 Enable evidence-based decision making


Taylor, JA 1985, 'Food and foraging behaviour of the lizard Ctenotus taeniolatus', Australian Journal of Ecology, vol. 11, no. 1, pp. 49-54.
A sample of 261 Ctenotus taeniolatus revealed that this species of skink is principally insectivorous, the most common foods being lepidopteran and coleopteran larvae, orthopterans and formicids. The occurrence of these foods in the diet followed seasonal patterns. The prey of adults and juveniles did not differ qualitatively, although adults were capable of eating a greater diversity of prey sizes than juveniles. Lizards used both sit-and-wait and active foraging strategies, with adults and juveniles exhibiting these behaviours in different ratios.


All growing cities in the world are struggling with similar challenges. Nairobi and Stockholm have more in common than you think.
Both cities are wrestling with issues of sustainability, social inclusion and economic segregation – how can the city grow and at the same time be sustainable, safe and attractive for all? How to combat social, ethnic and economic segregation is a highly relevant issue for both Nairobi and Stockholm. Are we all parts of the same city? Who is the city? For you?
The Who is the City? exhibition provides a perspective on the role of culture as a driver of urban and social development. Here we encounter stories, thoughts and impressions from Nairobi and Stockholm. Questions of identity, participation and a socially cohesive city are highlighted through artistic processes.
This is a multidisciplinary exhibition, and those involved are student architects from KTH, choreographer Björn Säfsten with dancers, artist Cyrus Kabiru, designer Samir Alj Fält with Design Lab S, video artist and film maker Erik Rosshagen, photographer Magnus Rosshagen with his students from the Media Upper Secondary School in Nacka, artist Saadia Hussain from Förorten i Centrum, culture critic and author Ingela Lind, photo and video artist James Muriuki, performance artist Miriam Syowia Kyambi, film maker Teddy Goitom from Stocktown and architects Ulrika Stenkula and Victoria Walldin from White arkitekter, illustrator Vanja Larberg, writer Per Wirtén, art historian Lydia W. Muthuma and actor Robert Fuchs.
Who is the City? features several different activities such as exhibitions, programmes, workshops and hybrids. The project was initiated in 2011 and is a partnership between the GoDown Arts Center in Nairobi, the Swedish Centre for Architecture and Design and the Mimeta organisation, and it is supported by the Swedish Postcode Lottery's Culture Foundation. During the summer the urban festival Nai Ni Who took place in Nairobi (www.nainiwho.com). In 2013/2014 the project moves on to Stockholm in the form of the performative exhibition Who is the City? at ArkDes.


Polymer clay is a craft room staple in my house. Most kids love play dough, but mine are all about the clay. I love that with clay you have the freedom to experiment, create whatever is in your imagination, and if it doesn't turn out quite like you expected you can roll it into a ball and start all over again. My favorite thing about polymer clay though is that once you've created exactly what you want, you can bake it and it becomes a permanent reminder of time that you spent crafting with your kids.
Bean and I first started playing with clay to make beads for jewelry. It was an easy way to experiment with how to soften the clay, mix colors together and form it into a simple shape. Later, when she start collecting Littlest Pet Shop and Shopkins figures we started trying to recreate her favorite characters out of clay.
Recently, we received some Sculpey Eraser Clay for a gift and my kids have had so much fun creating their own rubber erasers.
I always love the little characters that we make out of clay so much, and wanted to come up with a fun way to display them. In my latest contributor post at MomResource.ca I share my tutorial for how to make a DIY 4D Greeting Card using polymer clay, artists canvas from the dollar store, a bit of paint and a glue gun! I had so much fun creating this project. I originally imagined the card to just have two owls on it, but kept adding, and adding, and adding to it!
Head on over to MomResource.ca to get the full instructions on how to make this DIY 4D Greeting Card that would be perfect for Father's Day!
Disclosure: I am a paid contributor for MomResource.ca. As with every post on Hello Creative Family, all thoughts and opinions are 100% my own.
Like this project? We think you'd love these polymer clay crafts too!
What a novel and adorable idea! And you know the kids would have fun, and it is a card that can stay year round for all to see!
So cute! I need to have my daughter do something like this. It's totally up for creative alley! Visiting from Inspire Me Monday party.
This card is so cute. I will match the colors I make the owls to those owls on the hatboxes which will be holding my twin niece's birthday gifts. Thanks for the idea!
That is such an adorable idea! I've seen 3D items with cards but on the inside, never outside. Very creative!


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Frank Ribéry – Can Bayern Replace the French Winger?
Fussballstadt 0 October 2, 2017 7:12 pm
Manuel Veth –
Game one after the short Carlo Ancelotti era ended in disappointment. Guided by interims coach Willy Sagnol Bayern München squandered a 2-0 lead at the Olympiastadion in Berlin drawing Hertha Berlin 2-2. The result means Bayern are now five points behind leaders Borussia Dortmund. But the result was not the only disappointment of matchday 7 for Bayern München. The club also lost star winger Frank Ribéry to an LCL tear.
Ribéry sustained the injury in the 61st minute of the game after he stepped on the ball and hyperextended his knee. 34-year-old former French national team player was then unable to walk off the pitch and had to be carried off seemingly under a lot of pain. On Monday Bayern München announced that Ribéry had raptured the LCL, but that the ACL is intact. Ribéry will now undergo a conservative therapy in which he will try to stabilise the joint with muscle training.
Frank Ribéry holds his left knee just moments after hyperextending the joint. (ODD ANDERSEN/AFP/Getty Images)
Even with conservative treatment, the injury means that Ribéry will be out for at least the rest of Hinrunde. On top of that, there is no guarantee that the therapy will work and there is always a chance that Ribéry might have to be operated on the joint after all. Either way, Bayern will now face the task to replace the winger until winter break.
Bayern Lack the Depth to Completely Compensate Ribéry
While in the long-term the club was facing this prospect anyways in the short-term Bayern lack the depth to compensate his injury fully. The most logical replacement for him would be Serge Gnabry. But the German national team winger did not feel that Ancelotti was the right coach for his development and instead joint 1899 Hoffenheim on loan until the end of the season.
Kingsley Coman, of course, is the logical replacement on the wing. The French winger, however, has failed to consistently show that he can be a long-term replacement for Frank Ribéry and also prefers to play on the right wing rather than Ribéry's left-side. Short-term Bayern have no choice unless of course, the new head coach decides to promote from within.
The other player, who could play there, is James Rodriguez. But the Colombian is not a winger and prefers to play at the centre of the pitch behind a natural striker. Lacking pace and the ability to take on players one-on-one James is not the natural replacement for Ribéry either. One solution would be to move Thomas Müller to the wing and James to the centre of the pitch. But Müller prefers having the freedom to roam and exploit space wherever it becomes available.
Short-term Bayern might be alright with this kind of setup, but as mentioned on the latest Gegenpressing – Bundesliga Podcast Bayern are currently just one significant injury away from facing a major headache for the rest of the season. It was one of the major criticisms by Robert Lewandowski in an interview with Der Spiegel a few weeks back. The Polish striker bemoaned the lack of investment by Bayern München this summer pointing out that the club may struggle to be competitive with the likes of Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid, Barcelona and the big English clubs.
Lewandowski Criticized the Club Because of the Transfer Strategy
Lewandowski was heavily criticised for his statements—looking at the squad now it becomes apparent that he had a point. Even more importantly Bayern have failed to buy a replacement for Lewandowski as well. An injury to Lewandowski at the moment would seriously endanger any of Bayern's goals for the season.
Frank Ribéry had to be carried off the pitch. (ODD ANDERSEN/AFP/Getty
With Bayern to likely present, a new head coach over the international break the club will want to address some of the shortcomings in the winter. Until then this might be a good time to integrate some of the youth players into the squad. The likes of Fabian Benko, who already trains with the first team, Timothy Tillman and perhaps even 16-year-old Oliver Batista Meier could become options in the short-term for the club.
Long-term Bayern might target Julian Draxler, Julian Brandt and Leon Goretzka to replenish the stock. Also keep an eye on Serge Gnabry, who stock at Bayern has now risen—especially as prospective head coach Thomas Tuchel has apparently made the phasing out of Robben and Ribéry one of his conditions to sign at the club. Either way, these are fascinating days at Bayern as the club is coming to terms with a new reality.
As for Ribéry. He was always one of the most beautiful players to watch in the league. His absence will be missed, not just by Bayern fans, and we are hoping for a speedy recovery and great ending to what was an illustrious career.
Manuel Veth is a freelance journalist and social media junior editor at Bundesliga.com. He is also a holder of a Doctorate of Philosophy in History from King's College London, and his thesis is titled: "Selling the People's Game: Football's transition from Communism to Capitalism in the Soviet Union and its Successor States," which will be available in print soon. Originally from Munich, Manuel has lived in Amsterdam, Kyiv, Moscow, Tbilisi, London, and currently is located in Victoria BC, Canada. Follow Manuel on Twitter @ManuelVeth.
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According to 2016 crime data released by the FBI, more people were arrested for cannabis possession than any other violent crime in the United States.
Cannabis possession accounted for more than 5 percent of all arrests last year with more than one in 20 arrests involving a cannabis possession charge. Roughly 1.5 million people were arrested for drug-related offenses in 2016 and the data had risen slightly every year.
An August poll from Quinnipiac reported support for social cannabis use among Americans landed around 60 percent, but the crime data indicated there hadn't been significant changes to policing cannabis on a national level.


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Kenny Kosek is one of America's finest fiddlers. He has played and recorded with numerous bluegrass and new acoustic bands, including Country Cooking, Breakfast Special, Bill Keith and Tony Trischka. In addition, he has worked with artists as diverse as Laurie Anderson, Steve Goodman, John Denver, James Taylor, Jerry Garcia, Loudon Wainwright III and The New Blue Velvet Band. Kenny has played in several Broadway musicals, including "Big River," "Foxfire" and "The Robber Bridegroom," and is the author of the book "Bluegrass Fiddle Styles" (Oak Publications). His solo CD, "Angelwood," is on Rounder Records.
Look for a new CD "Ragged But Right" as well as the reissue of "Almost Acoustic" - live recordings by the Jerry Garcia Band featuring Kenny. Culled from concerts at the Wiltern Theater in LA, the Warfield Theater in San Francisco and the legendary "Jerry on Broadway" at the Lunt-Fontaine. Available via Dead.net.
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package io.druid.query.aggregation;

import com.fasterxml.jackson.annotation.JacksonInject;
import com.fasterxml.jackson.annotation.JsonCreator;
import com.fasterxml.jackson.annotation.JsonProperty;
import com.google.common.annotations.VisibleForTesting;
import com.google.common.base.Joiner;
import com.google.common.base.Preconditions;
import com.google.common.collect.ImmutableList;
import com.google.common.collect.Lists;
import com.google.common.primitives.Doubles;
import io.druid.java.util.common.ISE;
import io.druid.java.util.common.StringUtils;
import io.druid.js.JavaScriptConfig;
import io.druid.segment.ColumnSelectorFactory;
import io.druid.segment.ObjectColumnSelector;
import org.mozilla.javascript.Context;
import org.mozilla.javascript.ContextAction;
import org.mozilla.javascript.ContextFactory;
import org.mozilla.javascript.Function;
import org.mozilla.javascript.ScriptableObject;

import javax.annotation.Nullable;
import java.lang.reflect.Array;
import java.nio.ByteBuffer;
import java.security.MessageDigest;
import java.security.NoSuchAlgorithmException;
import java.util.Comparator;
import java.util.List;
import java.util.Objects;

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            fieldNames,
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            {
              @Override
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              {
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  {
    try {
      MessageDigest md = MessageDigest.getInstance("SHA-1");
      byte[] fieldNameBytes = StringUtils.toUtf8(Joiner.on(",").join(fieldNames));
      byte[] sha1 = md.digest(StringUtils.toUtf8(fnAggregate + fnReset + fnCombine));

      return ByteBuffer.allocate(1 + fieldNameBytes.length + sha1.length)
                       .put(CACHE_TYPE_ID)
                       .put(fieldNameBytes)
                       .put(sha1)
                       .array();
    }
    catch (NoSuchAlgorithmException e) {
      throw new RuntimeException("Unable to get SHA1 digest instance", e);
    }
  }

  @Override
  public String getTypeName()
  {
    return "float";
  }

  @Override
  public int getMaxIntermediateSize()
  {
    return Doubles.BYTES;
  }

  @Override
  public String toString()
  {
    return "JavaScriptAggregatorFactory{" +
           "name='" + name + '\'' +
           ", fieldNames=" + fieldNames +
           ", fnAggregate='" + fnAggregate + '\'' +
           ", fnReset='" + fnReset + '\'' +
           ", fnCombine='" + fnCombine + '\'' +
           '}';
  }

  private JavaScriptAggregator.ScriptAggregator getCompiledScript()
  {
    if (compiledScript == null) {
      throw new ISE("JavaScript is disabled");
    }

    return compiledScript;
  }

  @VisibleForTesting
  static JavaScriptAggregator.ScriptAggregator compileScript(
      final String aggregate,
      final String reset,
      final String combine
  )
  {
    final ContextFactory contextFactory = ContextFactory.getGlobal();
    Context context = contextFactory.enterContext();
    context.setOptimizationLevel(JavaScriptConfig.DEFAULT_OPTIMIZATION_LEVEL);

    final ScriptableObject scope = context.initStandardObjects();

    final Function fnAggregate = context.compileFunction(scope, aggregate, "aggregate", 1, null);
    final Function fnReset = context.compileFunction(scope, reset, "reset", 1, null);
    final Function fnCombine = context.compileFunction(scope, combine, "combine", 1, null);
    Context.exit();

    return new JavaScriptAggregator.ScriptAggregator()
    {
      @Override
      public double aggregate(final double current, final ObjectColumnSelector[] selectorList)
      {
        Context cx = Context.getCurrentContext();
        if (cx == null) {
          cx = contextFactory.enterContext();

          // Disable primitive wrapping- we want Java strings and primitives to behave like JS entities.
          cx.getWrapFactory().setJavaPrimitiveWrap(false);
        }

        final int size = selectorList.length;
        final Object[] args = new Object[size + 1];

        args[0] = current;
        for (int i = 0; i < size; i++) {
          final ObjectColumnSelector selector = selectorList[i];
          if (selector != null) {
            final Object arg = selector.get();
            if (arg != null && arg.getClass().isArray()) {
              // Context.javaToJS on an array sort of works, although it returns false for Array.isArray(...) and
              // may have other issues too. Let's just copy the array and wrap that.
              final Object[] arrayAsObjectArray = new Object[Array.getLength(arg)];
              for (int j = 0; j < Array.getLength(arg); j++) {
                arrayAsObjectArray[j] = Array.get(arg, j);
              }
              args[i + 1] = cx.newArray(scope, arrayAsObjectArray);
            } else {
              args[i + 1] = Context.javaToJS(arg, scope);
            }
          }
        }

        final Object res = fnAggregate.call(cx, scope, scope, args);
        return Context.toNumber(res);
      }

      @Override
      public double combine(final double a, final double b)
      {
        final Object res = contextFactory.call(
            new ContextAction()
            {
              @Override
              public Object run(final Context cx)
              {
                return fnCombine.call(cx, scope, scope, new Object[]{a, b});
              }
            }
        );
        return Context.toNumber(res);
      }

      @Override
      public double reset()
      {
        final Object res = contextFactory.call(
            new ContextAction()
            {
              @Override
              public Object run(final Context cx)
              {
                return fnReset.call(cx, scope, scope, new Object[]{});
              }
            }
        );
        return Context.toNumber(res);
      }

      @Override
      public void close()
      {
        if (Context.getCurrentContext() != null) {
          Context.exit();
        }
      }
    };
  }

  @Override
  public boolean equals(Object o)
  {
    if (this == o) {
      return true;
    }
    if (o == null || getClass() != o.getClass()) {
      return false;
    }
    JavaScriptAggregatorFactory that = (JavaScriptAggregatorFactory) o;
    return Objects.equals(name, that.name) &&
           Objects.equals(fieldNames, that.fieldNames) &&
           Objects.equals(fnAggregate, that.fnAggregate) &&
           Objects.equals(fnReset, that.fnReset) &&
           Objects.equals(fnCombine, that.fnCombine);
  }

  @Override
  public int hashCode()
  {
    return Objects.hash(name, fieldNames, fnAggregate, fnReset, fnCombine);
  }
}


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Q: Scheffe's Theorem I saw a statement of Scheffe's Theorem as follows ([1, p84]):

... we need a simple result called Scheffe's Theorem. Suppose we have probability densities $f_n$ , $1 \le n \le \infty$, and $f_n \to f_\infty$ pointwise as $n \to \infty$. Then for all Borel sets $B$
  $$
\left| \int_B f_n (x)dx - \int_B f_\infty(x) \, \mathrm dx~\right| \le
\int_B |f_n(x) − f_\infty(x)| \, \mathrm dx
=\int 2 (f_\infty(x) − f_n(x))^+ \, \mathrm dx \to 0
$$
  by the dominated convergence theorem, the equality following from the fact that the
  $f_n ≥ 0$ and have integral $= 1$.

I feel that to use dominated convergence theorem, and to make the last equality work, we need one more condition that $\int f_\infty(x) \, \mathrm dx < \infty$. Or in this case actually this condition is not necessary?

A: The condition that $\int f_\infty < \infty$ can be deduced from the other assumption. By assumption, we have $f_n \to f_\infty$ pointwise and each $f_n$ is a density. Hence $\int f_n = 1$ for all $n$. From Fatou's lemma it follows that
$$\int f_\infty = \int \liminf f_n \le \liminf \int f_n = 1.$$

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Category Archives: Transfer News
Why Arsenal Might Be In Big Trouble After Signing Aubameyang
Posted on February 1, 2018 by Mike | afc4life.co.uk
So yesterday marked the official confirmation of one of the worst kept secrets in transfer history, when Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang arrived at Arsenal to join ex-Dortmund midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan at the club.
In terms of outgoings, we sadly saw Olivier Giroud move to Chelsea in a bittersweet move – he was "an Arsenal man" as Arsene put it and it'll be strange to see him at Chelsea. I'm not convinced he'll see more playing time their either than he did at Arsenal but we'll wait and see.
So once the dust has settled the fact is this. We've got Alexandre Lacazette who cost in excess of £50 million and brought in similar player in Aubameyang, for slightly more.
So where is Arsene Wenger going to play them?
Added to the fact we have Mesut Özil and Henrikh Mkhitaryan, we have an extremely lopsided team. And Arsene won't change his philosophy and play 2 strikers will he?
If those four players are in the starting lineup then that only leaves 2 midfield spots – one which will go to Granit Xhaka who needs at least a couple of players next to him to carry the defensive burden and he won't get that as he'll be next to one of Jack Wilshere or Aaron Ramsey.
Has Arsene Wenger lost the plot?
And added to this, where is our Plan B now?
By getting rid of Olivier Giroud we have no Plan B, no alternative when Plan A doesn't work. What are we supposed to do now if we can't break a team down or we're losing a match?
We can't bring on our super sub now can we?
Spending money usually excites the fans, and with good reason, but this January window reeks of desperation and I'm not convinced things are going to get better before they get worse…
Posted in NewsNow, Transfer News	| 11 Replies
Thank You For The Memories, Alexis…
Posted on January 23, 2018 by Mike | afc4life.co.uk
So it's official, Alexis Sanchez has joined Manchester United while Henrikh Mkhitaryan has gone the other way in a straight swap deal.
He joined in the summer of 2014 and was our second biggest "marquee signing" after Mesut Özil the season before.
A lot of Arsenal fans will have negative feelings towards the Chilean forward but for me I can't help but love him. Over the last few seasons, he is one of the very few players (perhaps the only one) who gave 110% every single time he put on the Arsenal shirt. He was a winner, someone who thought giving everything was the bare minimum and demanded the same from his teammates. And while his winning mentality was a hit with the fans, it didn't go down so well with his fellow players.
The problem was that Alexis Sanchez was at a team with serious deficiencies and while there were rumours of dressing room unrest, he just displayed how the fans felt. Like him, we were sick of the mediocre performances from certain other players and the fact that we would make the same defensive errors time and time again. While it's never good to show the world your anger and distain for how things are on the football pitch, there must have been a point where Alexis Sanchez thought enough is enough and just snapped – hence the theatrics at Bayern Munich.
Arsenal are a club where harmony is encouraged and while there's nothing wrong with that, it encourages a lack of winning mentality or seriousness because no-one wants to rock the boat. But that's the problem with Arsenal these days and why we're stuck in a rut.
Do you think Tony Adams, Patrick Vieira, Thierry Henry, Dennis Bergkamp and Sol Campbell would settle for the lack of effort and desire from the players? The problem wasn't Alexis Sanchez, but the Arsenal team he joined. If he arrived at Arsenal 10 years earlier he would have fit right in – and probably won a hat full of trophies.
On departing, Alexis Sanchez gave the following statement on Instagram:
"Gracias por todo Gunners ! I want to say thanks to the Technical Staff, to the medical team and all teammates with whom I shared many nice things for the club and especially those people who do not see themselves on the covers, but without them nothing would be possible, which are there to prepare food for us and take care of us day by day, those who keep our shoes clean and the grass in the best conditions. Many thanks to you for helping us to improve every day. Thank you very much ????.
"There are people (former club players) who have spoken with no knowledge of what happens inside the club and cause damage. I must say I always gave 100%, until the last day, when I asked to the Mister to be in the team, because I wanted to be a contribution.
I remember today, a conversation I had with Henry, a historic Arsenal player, who changed club for the same reason and today is my turn.
"Thanks for everything Gunners! All we achieved and the good moments that I gave to the club, I want to dedicate it to the fans, they are the most important. Thanks for every time you sing Alexis Sanchez Baby."
And can you blame him for leaving? Forget about the fact he turned down Manchester City (or they pulled out of the race) the fact is both Manchester sides have a much better chance of winning anything compared to Arsenal, whatever the massive wages he's on.
Robert Pires even said today that he thinks that Alexis Sanchez's move to United wasn't motivated by money but by the desire to win things. Jose Mourinho is a serial winner and won't tolerate the kinds of mistakes we seem to make on a regular basis.
For me, Alexis Sanchez was sensational for us and seeing him in a Manchester United shirt hurts more than seeing Robin van Persie in one. Van Persie was a sign of the times when we struggled financially, selling off players like Cesc Fabregas and Samir Nasri in those years, yet this one stings because we don't have money problems. Financially, we can compete but players want more than that – players want to win trophies and sadly, it's clear that isn't happening at Arsenal.
I wish him all the best, even though it will be so sad to see him in the red of Manchester.
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Arsenal Won't Sign Aubameyang, Mkhitaryan or Malcom
The January transfer window is well and truly underway and it looks increasingly likely that Arsenal will lose Alexis Sanchez to Manchester United. But then again who knows as Arsenal have a habit of mucking up transfer deals and will probably just lose Sanchez in the summer instead for nothing.
Theo Walcott looks like he's moving to Everton, and we've already sold Francis Coquelin to Valencia. So what about incoming transfers?
Unless you've been living under a rock we've been linked with several high profile names, including Aubameyang, Mkhitaryan and Malcom.
Depending on which "reports" you've read and seen, we are apparently "confident" in bringing in Aubameyang and Malcom, while the Mkhitaryan deal is muddying the waters because of his high wages.
Before you waste any more time on worrying or hoping about Arsenal's transfer dealings, let me save you the trouble:
Henrikh Mkhitaryan won't be joining Arsenal for several reasons. Firstly he's on mega money at Manchester United. And secondly his agent is Raiola who is notorious in only getting his players the absolute best deals, usually with the richest clubs in the world (PSG, Manchester United, Real Madrid, etc.) and we're not in that bracket. He would want something stupid like a £5 million 'agents fee' to see the deal go through so that's no happening.
Then we come to Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. Arsenal seem to think somewhere in the region of £55 million would be enough for Borussia Dortmund to sell but they're not exactly skint after selling Dembele and Mkhitaryan in recent seasons.
And then finally, there's Malcom:
Bordeaux president Stephane Martin on Malcom: "We did not sign him to an extension to let him go this winter. We have never had a discussion with Arsenal. They can always try, but they will struggle to take him from us." pic.twitter.com/t10cqNoT81
— Squawka News (@SquawkaNews) January 16, 2018
To me, it's all just a smoke screen from Arsenal to hide the fact we've been playing absolutely shite recently and to appease the fans.
Here's what will happen: Arsenal linked to Mkhitaryan, Aubameyang, Malcom and Martial to appease the fans. But then "fail" to get any of those because "other parties" made things difficult. Then Alexis Sanchez still leaves and we're left with no replacements. https://t.co/WnSJNV3se5
— Mike (@afc4life_uk) January 16, 2018
The bottom line is that Arsenal are probably a"making enquiries" but ultimately they'll be unsuccessful.
Can anyone remember Luis Suarez? Gonzalo Higuain? N'Golo KAnte? Xabi Alonso?
And just to add to the "complications"…
Mkhitaryan's agent, Mino Raiola, has had his say on the transfer saga involving the Manchester United player and Alexis Sánchez ???? pic.twitter.com/W7fPRj2SYS
— BT Sport Score (@btsportscore) January 16, 2018
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Where Will Alexis Sanchez End Up This January? Vote Now!
So the speculation surrounding Alexis Sanchez has been ramped up since his omission from the Arsenal squad that faced Bournemouth.
Reports are suggesting that Manchester City have resigned the fact that he won't be going to The Etihad, which leaves Manchester United as a possible destination, or possibly staying at Arsenal until the summer.
Where do you think Alexis Sanchez will end up? Cast your vote below and leave your thoughts in the comments section!
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Alexis Sanchez to United? Theo Walcott to Everton?
If you were going to put money on the destinations for Alexis Sanchez and Theo Walcott this January, then you would put it on Manchester City and Southampton.
We all know about the ongoing links with Manchester City for Alexis and it was reported that Theo to Southampton was done deal and all we needed was Walcott's signature.
However, it seems as if the vultures are circling (in a sense).
Manchester United have apparently made contact with Arsenal and are keen to hijack the Sanchez deal, which would be typical Jose Mourinho. And the BBC have just reported that Everton are in negotiations to sign Theo Walcott.
Manchester United certainly have the money to tempt Alexis so it'll be interesting what happens there and will say a lot about how Sanchez is thinking. If it's about trophies, playing beautiful football and being re-united with Pep Guardiola then he will go to The Etihad. But if it's about one big final deal then Manchester United would be the choice – and it could be argued that he would probably get more playing time at Old Trafford.
A lot has been made about his relationship with Guardiola and the time they spent at Barcelona but correct me if I'm wrong but didn't the Spanish manager sell him after only one season together?
Anyway, the one thing for sure is that Sanchez won't be seen in an Arsenal shirt for much longer.
Then we come to Theo. Southampton did seem to make sense as he wouldn't have to uproot his family from London to the North but the Everton story is gaining traction. But if he did go to Everton I would understand why.
He'd play with Wayne Rooney which is a big pull whatever you think of him and also work with Sam Allardyce, as opposed to Mauricio Pellegrino, which is a no brainer really. Especially when the Argentinian managers future is far from certain. Working with Big Sam and getting more playing time will be in Theo's thinking if he wants to reignite any slim chance he has to make the England squad for the World Cup.
So there we have it – where do you think Alexis Sanchez and Theo Walcott will end up this January? Or maybe they'll both stay?
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FTDI has USB to UART/Serial converter chips which can be used with our modules running WinCE Image. FTDI also provides the needed drivers. As per FTDI website drivers are supported for WinCE5.0/6.0/7.0.
For FTDI USB to UART Chips, check here.
For FTDI Drivers, check here.
For readily available USB to RS232/RS485 modules, check here.
FTDI USB to UART solution can be tested using any Colibri Module (PXAxxx, Txx, VFxx) with Colibri Evaluation Board V3.1. We have an FTDI chip (only RXD, TXD) on board which is primarily provided for debug port access via USB (Laptop/PC do not come with CoM/Serial port these days). The FTDI chip RXD and TXD is connected to JP17 and JP19 on the Colibri Evaluation Board. You can directly connect these signals to the TXD and RXD signals of UART_A on the Colibri Evaluation Board or you can use the signals to connect to your own UART device. Please check Colibri Evaluation Board schematic for details.
Installation of FTDI driver is quite simple, extract the driver files, put the FTDI_SER.DLL & FTDI.REG files in "\FlashDisk\System" folder (in case you don't find System folder, create it), double click on FTDI.REG file to import the registry, save the registry using save registry tool (Start > Programs > ColibriTools > SaveReg). Now plug in the cable (USB-B to A type Cable - connect X27 and USB HOST port (X31, X32)), you will get one UART/Serial port extra. Now you can test your application.
Colibri PXAxx modules (WinCE 6.0 Image Version 4.2/Bootloader 4.3).
Colibri T20/T30 modules (WinCE 6.0, 7.0 Image Version 1.2, Bootloader 1.2).
Colibri VF50/VF61 modules (WinCE 6.0/7.0 Images Version 1.0 beta 5).
Silicon Labs offers several single-chip connectivity bridge solutions to support USB to serial protocols.
USB to Serial Chips. Quad chips do not have WinCE driver support.
WinCE Drivers can be found here.
Single USB - UART Evaluation Kit.


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IPFS News Link • FBI
Target Liberty: Stone's Demand To Release His Testimony Wants Public To Learn The Truth
12-26-2018 • https://stonecoldtruth.com
Target Liberty has exclusively obtained the letter, sent by Roger Stone's attorney, Grant J. Smith, to Chairman Devin Nunes of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, demanding the release of the transcript of Stone's testimony before the committee.
The demand comes on the heels of reports that special counselor Robert Mueller has sought and obtained a copy of the transcript and on the heels of leaks about the testimony which Stone alleges have taken his testimony out of context.
It appears that committee members and their staffs, the special counselor and Stone's enemies are all now in possession of the official transcript. Only the public remains in the dark, darkness that keeps the public from fully understanding the full context of statements made by Stone during his testimony on this very important matter which may have consequences for the President of the United States and Stone.
Grant J. Smith Attorney-at-Law
VIA E-MAIL The Honorable Devin Nunes,
Chairman United States House of Representatives
Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence
HVC-304 Washington, DC 20515
Re: Demand for Full Public Release of Stone Transcript
Dear Chairman Nunes:
This letter is directed to you in your official capacity as the Chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence ("HPSCI" or "Committee"). As you know, I am counsel to Roger Stone and was one of the two attorneys present with Mr. Stone throughout his voluntary interview before the Committee on September 26, 2017 ("Interview").
On December 19, 2018, a substantial number of national news publications and network news programs reported that the Special Counsel's Office ("SCO") has requested a certified or "official" copy of the transcript of the Interview ("Transcript") and the Committee is expected to take up the request in executive session today.
As you know, Mr. Stone wanted the Interview to be conducted by the Committee in an open public hearing, rather than in a confidential closed session. Mr. Stone's request in this regard was denied by the Committee and the Interview, in fact, occurred in a closed, confidential session. Upon the conclusion of the Interview, Mr. Stone immediately requested that the Committee publicly release the transcript of his testimony. The Committee declined this request and has since held the Transcript in secret, available only to authorized members or staff of the House of Representatives and only available to Mr. Stone or his designated legal representative(s) in the form of a physical, in-person review, by appointment, at the Committee's secure office facilities.
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'Anthony Quinn Warner' Was a Talented Guy
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Yesterday, the Alliance for Aviation Across America, the League of Rural Voters and the Air Care Alliance released the results of a survey indicating that the majority of voters are opposed to privatization of the air traffic control system. The survey, conducted by Global Strategy group, included responses from 800 registered voters nationwide.
Survey participants were specifically asked their opinion on the proposal to privatize operations of the national air traffic control system "by taking it from the FAA and turning it over to a non-profit corporation that would be responsible for all aspects of air traffic control." A total of 62 percent were either somewhat or strongly opposed to the proposal. In a similar survey conducted last year, that number was 55 percent.
The survey also indicated that voters rate the FAA favorably, with 80 percent of those polled giving the FAA a positive rating in its operation of the air traffic control system. Overall, voters gave the FAA a 74 percent positive rating.


The debate over how to create and sustain brand loyalty among a customer base is constantly present in today's marketing conversations. Today's buyers demand the lowest price, authenticity, convenience and a real connection to the brands they purchase. Buyers progress from "like to love" if brands deliver on these key demands.
I've been thinking that this is no different to how individuals choose the cities in which they live. Of course, career, education, family, etc. contribute, but for a city to acquire and maintain their customer base (its citizens), they have to compete just like any other brand. And this is where I think Atlanta is on a roll! Organizations like ChooseATL, Invest Atlanta and Plywood People know this and play important roles in our branding our city.
Every day we see Atlanta making strides in improving and preserving its brand loyalty. The people who live in and around metro Atlanta are falling in love with their city all over again. Want to know why?
Georgia's capital has become a burgeoning scene for world-class restaurants, concerts, breweries, art and cultural festivals. With markets like Ponce City and Krog Street, new sports stadiums for the Braves and Falcons, walking and bike paths via Piedmont Park and the Beltline, Atlanta is flourishing. And we have Ford Fry! Through these competitive offerings, the city has captured the adoration of its dwellers.
While these amenities bring unlimited enjoyment to weekends, weeknights and free time, Atlanta is also home to a prosperous work force. Delta, The Home Depot and Coca-Cola are just three of the sixteen Fortune 500 companies headquartered here. Add in the countless maturing startups such as Mailchimp, Kabbage and Pardot and collaborative work spaces for every shape and size, you can easily see why industry is booming. Not to mention, Georgia's film industry now ranks third behind New York and California.
Atlantans are creative. They are innovative. They are determined. And we can't wait for what's next in our city! Unique features, abundant options, affordability – and most importantly an authenticity that can truly be felt among its residents – Atlanta is well on its way to creating a brand that inspires unwavering loyalty.
Marketers, what other brand lessons can we learn from our city?


Arizona Christian University Music Programs are designed to identify and develop God given talents within each individual. Our Faculty and staff are committed to offer customized programs which nurture and facilitate musical creativity and spiritual growth.
Our goal is to offer a Biblically integrated music education that prepares students for ministry and professional occupations. All music majors acquire core skills in music theory, ear training, basic piano, music history, music technology, and private lesson instruction. Each Semester students are required to participate in performance ensembles that might include, Praise Bands, Advance Bands, Chorale, Vocal Ensembles, Musical Theatre and the launch of the new Firestorm Pep Band and expanded jazz band. The Music Department offers a Bachelor's of Science in Music with numerous emphases.
This emphasis is designed to equip students for advanced studies in music. In this program you will gain a strong foundation with Music Theory, Music History, Conducting, Ensemble Performance and focused study of your Primary Instrument. Other music elective classes could include Music based Technology, Composition and Orchestration, Worship Music, and Music Education. You will graduate having completed course work necessary to qualify for Graduate level Master Programs.
In this program students will develop the discipline and skills needed to fulfill the role of Worship Leader in a Modern Church. You will study Worship Leading, Praise Band development and rehearsal techniques, worship planning, song arrangement, technologies used in music production, recording and development of customized Backing Tracks, and develop a personal and Biblically based Philosophy of Worship. All ACU programs emphasize a strong foundation in Theory, Private Voice and instrumental development, with ample opportunities for weekly participation in Praise Bands and other performing ensembles.
Similar to the Modern Worship Degree, students will be prepared to work in a Church setting fulfilling the role as Worship Pastor. In addition to some exposure to modern styles of worship, the focus will be on Traditional worship forms. This program will give you the professional skills needed to plan and facilitate worship experiences, build and administrate a Worship Department, direct a choir, rehearse and lead a Praise Band and develop a Biblical based Philosophy of Worship.
This program is designed for musicians that require the tools of music technology to develop their Art. You will receive a strong musical foundation and learn the technical knowledge to compose, multitrack record, digital audio edit, MIDI program, and mix and Master on Digital Audio Workstations. When you graduate you will have the analytical and professional skills for a music production focused career such as Producer, Music Director (MD), recording and mix engineer, studio musician, composer and arranger, and more.
Gain the knowledge to become an arranger, orchestrator, composer and songwriter. This program will give you a strong and comprehensive foundation in music theory and analysis. You will also acquire the skills to use modern technology to notate, orchestrate, develop and record your musical ideas. Courses in Arranging, Orchestration, Private Composition Lessons, and Film Scoring will prepare you to fulfill your musical goals.
This program prepares students for work as vocal artists in the Classical genre, and as foundation for private voice studio. You will learn traditional aspects of vocal technique, performance practice in solo and ensemble classical styles, and preparation for professional auditions. You will graduate having completed course work necessary to qualify for Graduate level Master Programs.
This emphasis prepares students for work as vocal artists in the commercial music industry or in a modern church worship setting. Instruction in contemporary music styles, including jazz, pop/rock, and musical theater, will prepare you to develop an understanding of music theory and practice in these various genres and styles. Through cross training using classical vocal models alongside jazz and rock vocal models students you will be encouraged to develop your own unique voice with special attention given to voice health and function. Additional coursework includes band development, rehearsal, recording, arranging, and performing.
This Program is designed for students wanting to teach music in Charter or Public schools. You will receive a strong musical foundation in Theory, History, Private Lesson instruction, and Performance Ensemble experiences. You will also develop skills in General, Choral, and Instrumental Methods.
NOTE: To teach in a Public school you will need to include Education as a double major or enter a Post Baccalaureate Education program (this generally requires an additional year with coursework and student teaching).
accompanist studies, sight reading, etc. This is a practical and well rounded program that prepares Pianist to succeed in a diverse musical culture.
Demonstrate musicianship mastery in: Theory (reading, singing, analyzing, composing), History (events and style characteristics by time period), and Literature (genre, composer and representative works).
Exhibit career specific music technology skills to write music, produce live or recorded music, and share music.
Present excellent solo and ensemble performances that are self-committed audience-communicative, and collaborative. Excellence applies to all performance arenas in music.
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Gerald comes to ACU as assistant professor of Music and serves as the Music Department Chair. He brings a wealth of music performance experience, recording, producing, and practical worship experience to the University. Before coming to ACU Gerald was on staff as Worship Leader for over 20 year at a local Valley church. Furthermore, he owns and operates a recording studio that has recorded Local and National Artists since the 90's. In addition to Chair and Teaching duties at the University, he continues to stay involved in recording projects, church music leadership, and local guitar performance events. Currently, Gerald is the Music Director for the Saturday service at Scottsdale Bible Church. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Theory and Composition from Warner Pacific College, a Bachelor of Arts in Music Education from University of Calgary, a Master of Arts in Music in Choral Studies from California State University in Long Beach, and completed all coursework for a Doctorate of Musical Arts in Choral Studies from University of Southern California.
Associate Professor Libbie Kent has been full time music faculty at Arizona Christian University since 2003, having taught university music theory, sight singing, and instrumental music courses for twenty years. At ACU she has previously served as department chair, served on numerous university committees, and produced/conducted 15 theatre works, including Gilbert and Sullivan operettas, and musicals such as Singing in the Rain, and Oklahoma!
She has a Master's of Music from Arizona State University in Music Theory and Composition. Before coming to ACU Ms. Kent taught full time at Grand Canyon University and at Chandler-Gilbert Community College. In addition to teaching, Ms. Kent has served as Choir and/or Instrumental Director at Grace Community Church (Tempe), First Baptist Church (Tempe) and Hillside Baptist Church (Phoenix). She has performed violin as a member of Symphony of the West Valley, Mesa Symphony, Lyric Opera Theatre and in concert/opera/theatre pit orchestras.
Ms. Kent published as editor two volumes of "Integrated Music Theory: A Collection of Music Theory Materials," targeted for music theory sequences at schools such as ACU. Her original musical compositions have been performed at Arizona State University, Grand Canyon University, and Bavarde Summer Music Festival. Her orchestral work, Trilithon, was selected for the "New Artists' Series" at Merkin Hall, New York City. Her ballet, Three Stones, commissioned by DeVere Dance Company, was performed at Herberger Theatre in Phoenix, in association with Ballet Arizona.
Kira Z. Rugen is the Director of Choral Activities and Musical Theater at Arizona Christian University. Previously, Kira served as a faculty member at Grand Canyon University, where she taught music history, conducting and music education courses, and as a Faculty Associate at Arizona State University where she conducted Schola Cantorum (undergraduate music majors) and Choral Union the 100+ member community choir. Additionally, she is the Artistic Director of Solis Camerata, an early music professional choir which has concerts around the valley and performs with the Phoenix Symphony for Final Fantasy and Zelda, and Game of Thrones live concerts. Kira's compositions are commissioned and performed frequently including a premiere of her piece, Saint-Brieuc Magnificat, in France, November 2017. As a professional singer, she is in her thirteenth season as a soprano with the Phoenix Chorale, under Charles Bruffy, with whom she has won two Grammy Awards. Furthermore, she has performed for the Norvis Early Music Course in Durham England, Carnegie Hall's Young Artist Concert Series with Ton Koopman, Korea's Incheon International Choral Festival, and with Anúna (Ireland's National Choir) under Michael McGlynn throughout Ireland, Japan and China. She earned her BA in Vocal Performance and Choral Conducting from Weber State University, a Master of Music in Choral Education and a Doctorate in Choral Conducting at ASU.
Juliana Witt is a Phoenix-based teaching artist and activist who channels energy from nature and humanity into musical art. As a pianist, organist and composer, she strives to initiate change based on the belief that all humans are innately creative and that the world is a place better when humans are tapped into that creativity. Her local performance activities include performances in Prism's New Music Festival, Spark! Dance Festival at Mesa Arts Center, ASU's Lyric Opera Theatre, Ballet Arizona, Rosie's House, and prepared piano improvisation concerts at local venues. She is also the founder of the Teaching Artist Collective of Arizona, an organization that seeks to support teaching artists in the Phoenix Valley. She is very passionate about continuing education and artistry for teachers and making the freelance artist life sustainable.
Outside of the Valley, she has performed with the Pacific Symphony in Irvine, CA, New York, including two original shows produced by Lincoln Center Education, an Iceland tour with violinist Chrissie Gudmundsdottir, a Europe tour with Violinist Anna Sabelfeld and a U.K tour with her trio, Dionysus, an ensemble dedicated to new music and commissions.
She is currently studying Collaborative Piano in a DMA program under Dr. Andrew Campbell at Arizona State University. She holds degrees in Piano Performance and Collaborative Piano and also completed a Professional Artist's Certificate in Collaborative Piano at University of North Carolina School of the Arts. She has studied with Dr. Allison Gagnon, Dr. Karen Savage, Dr. Jeffrey Savage, Dr. Kenon Renfrow, David Lehman.
Born into a musical family, Martha has loved to sing for as long as she can remember. Her first solo, when she was two years old, was intended to be a duet with her big sister. From what her parents say, she took the microphone away and sang her own song! She started playing guitar at age 13 and quickly fell in love with the freedom she felt in communicating to audiences through music. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Music Education from Arizona Christian University, in Phoenix, AZ, and her Master's degree in Contemporary Commercial Voice Pedagogy from Shenandoah University, in Winchester, VA. She is also certified in all levels of Somatic VoiceworkTM /The LoVetri Method for Contemporary Commercial Voice. She has studied and performed a diverse selection of solo music including selections from Rock, Pop, Jazz/Blues, Country, Folk, Musical Theater, Christian and Classical styles. Martha also has a love for song writing that was birthed out of jam sessions with her rock band that rehearsed in a friend's garage. She has recorded one full length album entitled "Anthem to You" and she is currently working on a new EP to be released next year! Martha has over 14 years of worship leading experience in Arizona and Virginia, and as a sought after performing artist, she regularly sings for churches, retreats, and events. Her eclectic love for musical styles, functional vocal technique, and song writing influences her ability to train and coach singers to find their own unique vocal identity.


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Monday, Aug. 22nd, 2022
Oliver Langelid (Submitted by Creston RCMP)
RCMP want your help finding a Creston man who failed to appear in court on sex offences.
Oliver Ole Langelid, 71, is wanted on a bench warrant. He is accused of sexual interference of a person under 16 and sexual assault. The online court database says both offences occurred in Creston on Jan. 1, 2013.
Langelid was supposed to make a first appearance in court on July 7.
He's described as six-foot-one (185 cm), 174 pounds (79 kg) with greying brown hair, blue eyes, and a beard.
Police say Langelid was last known to be in Creston. If you know where he is or may be, you're asked to contact RCMP at 250-428-9313


Discussion in 'Other Racing' started by BartonWorkman, Mar 11, 2019.
Rossi was written off as a fluke when he won the Indy 500, but he has definitely proven that he is the real deal.
It is interesting to see how Rossi compares with the other ex-F1 drivers currently in Indycar--recent arrivals Ericsson and Chilton but Sato and Bourdais as well. Alex has some serious chops.
really enjoying watching Rossi's career. Looks like he is committed to IndyCar for the long term but it would be nice to see him back in F1 towards his peak in a competitive car. I don't think Bottas, Gasly, or Grosjean are any better than Rossi.
I would be interested to hear Alonso's take on Rossi.
Rossi would have been more successful in F1 now, he was not ready when his name was called.
I'm happy the ex-F1 drivers are coming to Indy Car, makes the series better IMO.


Most conservatives lack appeal because they lack the ability to make their case. The right cannot survive simply by vilifying the left. Those of us right-of-center must be ready to give an answer in defense of our beliefs. It's not enough to cling to traditional values. We must possess informed and compelling language. Do you know your history? Are you able to show why socialism doesn't work? In this episode, Stephen challenges listeners to examine the foundations of their beliefs and fill in the gaps in their education, as needed.


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212 Europa Ghia Cabriolet
Ferrari 212 Europa Ghia Cabriolet
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Introduced at: 1952 Geneva Motor Show
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Ferrari's earliest production cars all shared common components that were first found on the Ferrari 125 S. Their exact specification and dimensions varied to create individual models. From 1948 two distinct model lines were available; the 166 MM and the 166 Inter. Although both names refer to famous race victories (the 1948 Mille Miglia and the Copa Intereuropa that same year), only the 166 MM was sold as a full racing car. With a milder engine and a longer wheelbase, the 'Inter' was considered a road car.
Both models sported a 2-litre version of the Gioacchino Colombo designed V12 engine. The 166 in the type name referred to the unitary displacement of the engine in 'cc'. The milder street spec used just one Weber Carburetor. This was sufficient to draw 115 bhp from the all-aluminium single overhead camshaft engine. By comparison, the triple Weber equipped 166 MM engine was good for around 140 bhp. The engine was mated to a five-speed gearbox that was also built in-house.
Ferrari's first chassis design was even more universally used in those early years as the engine. The chassis frame was constructed from two elliptical steel side-members with several cross-members for added rigidity. At the front the suspension consisted of double wishbones with a transverse leaf spring and hydraulic shock absorbers. The rear suspension was even more straightforward with a live-axle and longitudinal semi-elliptic leaf springs. As was inevitable in the day, braking was provided by hydraulic drums.
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The U.S. city that can boast the most popular bicycle transit system in North America will be revealed soon as the Sportworks Rack and Ride Transit Challenge ended on August 31.
Running from May 1 through the end of August, the Challenge is simple: Which transit authority can encourage the most riders to incorporate bicycle and bus transit in their daily travel.
Agencies were divided into four categories depending on the total population the transit agencies service, from "Rural" of less than 50,000 to "Major Urban" of one million and over. Awards will be given in each category for percentage of bicycle boardings per total bus boardings and total number of bicycle boards. Twenty-four agencies participated and with only a few days left, three agencies are in a tight battle for first place.
"As we anticipated, the competition has been intense," says Lisa Falvy, Vice-President of Multi-Modal Products for Sportworks. "The 2005 Sportworks Rack and Ride Transit Challenge has given transit agencies an excellent chance to boast just how much bicycle ridership enhances their overall service."
According to statistics compiled by bikesontransit.org, the national average percentage of bicycle ridership per total bus boardings is just under 1/2 of one percent. The figure may appear low until you factor in that a bus bike rack can only hold two bikes (compared to 47 passengers) and that less than one percent of the population bicycles to work.
The 2005 Sportworks Rack and Ride Transit Challenge awards will be announced at the Sportworks booth #4543 at the International Public Transit EXPO in Dallas on September 27 at 2:00 p.m.
Sportworks is a proud member of Bikes Belong and the APTA.


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Trump Confident He Would Beat Oprah If She Ran For President
He NEVER stops talking...never.
By: Danielle Jennings
Source: Michael Kovac / Getty
As expected, #45 couldn't wait to give his opinion on the prospect of Oprah Winfrey running for president in 2020—and it's exactly what you'd expect from him.
Seeing as no one is better than him at anything and he has the uncanny ability to succeed at unprecedented high levels at all things, naturally Donald Trump thinks that he could easily beat Oprah if she did indeed decide to run for president.
It just kills him that after her incredibly inspiring speech at the Golden Globes, Winfrey received an overwhelming amount of support from many Americans for her to run for president. So naturally, he has to bring attention back to himself and let everyone know that no one can beat him at anything, including his current job for which he is laughably unqualified for.
As reported by Variety, while speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Trump addressed the possibility of Winfrey running for president, stating:
"I'll beat Oprah. Oprah would be a lot of fun. I know her very well," he told reporters on Tuesday. "I like Oprah. I don't think she's going to run," Trump added. He again said he knows Winfrey "very well," before repeating that he didn't think she would run.
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Meanwhile, Variety also reports what Winfrey's best friend Gayle King says about Mother O running. "CBS This Morning" host King, said she spoke to Winfrey on Monday night and she was "intrigued" by the idea of running, but doesn't think that her position has changed. Winfrey has previously dismissed the idea of running for office.
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Antonette Franceschi-Chavez and Marysol Perez: Finding Equity through Literacy
by Ali Scheinfeld | Aug 27, 2021 | Changemaker Of The Week
In the United States, the ratio of high-quality, age-appropriate books in low-income communities is one for every 300 children, facilitating a learning gap between privileged and underprivileged students. Antonette Franceschi-Chavez and Marysol Perez, both educators in the greater Los Angeles area, one of the most economically and culturally diverse areas in the country, have spent the past two years placing age-appropriate books in the hands of children in an attempt to keep the learning gap from growing.
Franceschi-Chavez and Perez met eight years ago while teaching in a predominantly low-income area. Having experienced schools in both lower and higher income areas, they immediately realized the struggles their students' families and colleagues faced to access high-quality texts at different reading levels, a non-issue in more affluent areas. After years of discussion, they decided three years ago that they had to do something.
Combining their education skills and shared passion for advocacy and supporting under-represented communities, the two women founded Equity Through Literacy, an organization that provides parents and families with the resources needed to bridge the literacy gap.
After a great deal of planning, organizing and researching, Equity Through Literacy was set to launch in the spring of 2020. At the onset of the pandemic, they were forced to pivot and focus on the immediate needs of children forced to school from home.
Since May of last year, Franceschi-Chavez and Perez have distributed over 6,000 new or like-new books and 2,500 backpacks with books, school supplies and PPE to children in pre-K through 12th grade in under-resourced communities.
"We're all expected to read and write right off the bat, but what we fail to realize is if we don't have the resources available to us, we feel disempowered," Perez said. "It's so much harder to catch up when you don't have the proper tools as a child. It impacts your entire life on a large scale."
Equity Through Literacy is also committed to ensuring that families are equipped with the tools needed to support their children in building their reading, writing and expression skills. A big part of that is providing children in Spanish-speaking homes with bilingual resources. By empowering families through their native language, they are able to create deeper connections at home and more valuable learning opportunities.
"I think that's such a powerful thing, to be able to provide a family with the resources that they need to empower them and let them know that they have the tools already in them, it's just a matter of seeking out ways to bring that to life," Perez said.
The two teachers said that many of the parents they work with are under the impression that if children are reading in English at school, they should be at home too, which creates a disconnect. Equity Through Literacy pushes families to embrace the cultural significance of experiencing another language and culture to build on language skills in a first or second language.
"We want to make sure parents understand that there's value in reading to them in their native language," Franceschi-Chavez said. "We try to remind them that it's important to speak to their children in Spanish and to read to them in Spanish to broaden their language skills, and to teach them how fluent readers speak. You're being an example of what a reader looks like to your child."
After establishing literacy as an anchor, the women were able to expand their focus to other needs, such as emotional wellness. They have planned two wellness days, collaborating with community partners and organizations that can provide different resources for mental health. The first wellness day featured six partners, and the upcoming wellness day will feature 14, showing how successfully the program is growing.
Wellness days connect activities such as art and sports to literacy for children as young as two, building the valuable vocabulary and abilities needed to express emotions and care for mental health as adults. Franceschi-Chavez reflected on a moment she observed between a family at an art workshop where children were asked to read a story and create an art piece based on how the theme of the story made them feel. She observed this family engage in beautiful conversation about what emotions were brought out and how colors can represent those emotions.
"That's what we're preparing them to do, to take a crayon and a blank piece of paper at home and talk to their children about their feelings and let them draw it out or color it and let them express it and just have that conversation to keep from bottling the feelings in," Franceschi-Chavez said.
Establishing Equity Through Literacy has been a long road, but through the help of community partners and the unwavering passion of Franceschi-Chavez and Perez, the organization has helped thousands of families.
"The Pollination Project was our first real grant, so it sparked everything from there. We're very grateful for the support," Franceschi-Chavez said.
"It definitely gave us a reason to keep going," Perez added. "Oftentimes the work that we do can take a toll, and The Pollination Project provided us with a little boost to keep going."
Before receiving a grant from The Pollination Project, they were relying entirely on book drives to gather supplies, and they often received unengaging, tattered, or non-age appropriate books. The grant allowed them to purchase high-quality books in both Spanish and English to distribute.
Franceschi-Chavez and Perez are committed to continuing to supply families with the resources needed to close the literacy gap, and hope to inspire others to do the same. They also hope to help the next generation of advocates grow.
"Marysol and I, one of the things I think we have grown from as parents, is instilling the same sense of giving community for our children," Franceschi-Chavez said. Her four-year-old son has a "plethora of books," and they've had valuable conversations about how other children may not be as lucky.
"We're already starting these conversations with our little ones to try and create a next generation of agents of change."


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