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Blowing the budget: The estimated cost of hosting the 2020 Olympic Games has skyrocketed since Tokyo won the bid in 2013. | AFP-JIJI
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Reassessing the negative impact of hosting the 2020 Olympics
by Philip Brasor and Masako Tsubuku
Special To The Japan Times
Online: Mar 25, 2017
The estimated cost of the 2020 Olympic Games has increased astronomically since Tokyo won the right to host it. On Dec. 22, Asahi Shimbun reported that the estimated price could be as much as ¥1.8 trillion. The original bid estimate for constructing new Olympic venues was ¥499 billion and that is now ¥680 billion. Transportation costs have increased from ¥23.3 billion to ¥140 billion, security from ¥20.5 billion to ¥160 billion and "software" expenses from ¥257 billion to ¥520 billion.
Of this, the Tokyo 2020 Organizing Committee has said it will pay ¥500 billion, meaning that the remaining ¥1.3 trillion will be split somehow between Tokyo and the central government, which doesn't want to pay anything because, according to the Olympic charter, the games are the responsibility of a city, not a country.
When people complain about the high cost, supporters of the games respond by saying that the Olympics will bring a lot of money to Tokyo and, by extension, Japan. This argument is couched in terms of keizai kōka, or "economic effectiveness." According to the March 7 edition of the Nihon Keizai Shimbun, Tokyo estimates the nationwide economic effectiveness of the 2020 Games to be ¥32.3 trillion over an 18-year period from 2013 to 2030. In addition, the Olympics will generate 1.94 million jobs during that period.
Initially, this money would be in the form of direct investment for things associated with the Olympics: ¥5.2 trillion for the country, of which ¥3.4 trillion would be spent in Tokyo. Then, after the Olympics have finished, there would be money generated through the games' legacy, which would bring ¥27 trillion to the country, of which ¥17 trillion would go to Tokyo. Most of the direct investment would go into construction of venues, as well as security operations, transportation and marketing. Legacy effectiveness would be in the realms of transportation and other new infrastructure maintenance, barrier-free measures, tourism, revenues for use of venues built for the Olympics and increased interest in sporting events.
A representative of the Tokyo prefectural government told the Nikkei Shimbun that these figures were based on the economic effectiveness resulting from the 2012 Olympics in London, but admitted that they were subject to variables such as changes in economic growth and the "Olympic backlash." The Bank of Japan made a more sober assessment, saying it expected a total increase of up to ¥30 trillion in GDP due to the Olympics from 2014 to 2020, which would calculate out to about ¥4 trillion a year. The Mizuho Research Institute was a bit more optimistic, saying the cumulative Olympic-related GDP increase for this period would be ¥36 trillion.
However, sportswriter Masaru Ogawa brought up an important point in a piece in the March 13 Tokyo Shimbun. All the estimates for economic effectiveness take into consideration the "positive" side of the balance sheet and none of the "negative" aspects. It's important to remember that some people's and organization's livelihoods will be adversely affected by the Olympics, and none of those possible effects have been factored into the keizai kōka numbers. For instance, some media have reported how the Japan Exhibition Association sent a petition with 80,000 signatures to Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike in January asking that the Olympics cut back on its use of the Tokyo Big Sight convention and exhibition complex, which will house the main media and broadcast centers for the Olympics. The association's members will not be able to use the facility, one of the largest of its kind in Japan, to stage exhibitions for at least 20 months, and will thus lose an estimated ¥1.2 trillion in sales. Tokyo is now studying the feasibility of building a makeshift exhibition center in the vicinity, but it would only be about one-fourth the size of Big Sight and cost about ¥10 billion.
Ogawa outlines other areas of negative economic impact. While the Athletes Village is open for business a large-scale security campaign will be in force throughout the city. A good portion of this campaign involves limiting traffic so as to prioritize Olympics-related vehicles and fortify anti-terrorism measures. Such limitations will infringe on the activities of businesses, in particular those that rely on distribution of goods throughout Tokyo. The security situation will also discourage people from shopping or dining in Tokyo.
In terms of public money, Ogawa mentions that Tokyo tax revenue normally used for welfare and education will be diverted to pay for sports venues that will either be torn down right after the Olympics or maintained with even more public funds. For instance, construction and rehabilitation of facilities outside Tokyo, whose costs were not added until after the city won the right to host, will eventually cost Tokyo taxpayers ¥200 billion, even though they receive no direct benefit from them because of their remote location. Money for welfare and education go directly to residents, who spend it on goods and services that benefit the city's economy as a whole. Construction and maintenance costs, however, go straight into corporate coffers with no guarantee they will trickle down into the economy.
In his 2016 book about the Olympics, Smith College professor Andrew Zimbalist discusses the "illusion" of economic effectiveness associated with the games and applies them to Tokyo. Zimbalist points out that no host city since 1960 has ever stayed within its proposed initial budget — Athens, he says, ended up spending 10 times — and, in fact, in order to pay off some of the enormous debt generated by the games, many ended up slashing public services, including those related to health and education, in order to stave off bankruptcy. Even the much-ballyhooed windfall of increased tourism is deceiving. During the summer of 2012, London actually saw a net 6.1 percent decrease in visitors compared to 2011 due to security jitters, thus negatively affecting theaters, concert halls, museums and retail outlets.
Media critic Minako Saito, in an online review of Zimbalist's book, says host cities understand this negative dynamic when they shape their bids and purposely try to emphasize lower costs, which will invariably rise with time. The International Olympic Committee understands it as well. The bid itself is a symptom of the problem, since it diverts human resources, such as public officials, engineers and laborers, from other, more productive economic activities.
Sportswriter Ogawa says we need to take a "broader view" of the economic effectiveness of the Olympics, and not just in terms of how much money is moving from one pocket to another. It's a valid assertion, but a bit too late. Such considerations should have been discussed openly before Tokyo even made a bid for the games.
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package com.iyuanfei.extension.fun;

import android.content.Context;
import android.util.Log;

import com.adobe.fre.FREContext;
import com.adobe.fre.FREFunction;
import com.adobe.fre.FREObject;
import com.iyuanfei.extension.AirExtensionContext;

public class GetPhoneNumber implements FREFunction {

	public static final String KEY = "getPhoneNumber";

	public String tag;
	@Override
	public FREObject call(FREContext arg0, FREObject[] arg1) {

		AirExtensionContext ctx = (AirExtensionContext) arg0;
		tag = ctx.getIdentifier();

		FREObject result = null;
		try{
			Context context = ctx.getActivity();
			PhoneInfo phoneInfo = new PhoneInfo(context);
			String phoneNumber = phoneInfo.getPhoneNumber();
			if(phoneNumber!=null)
			{
				Log.d(tag, phoneNumber);
			}
			result=FREObject.newObject(phoneNumber);
			phoneInfo.remove();
			phoneInfo=null;
		}catch(Exception e){
			Log.d(tag,e.getMessage());
			e.printStackTrace();
		}

		return result;
	}

}

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Courts and Criminal Justice in America, Third Edition is the collaboration of the most popular criminal justice authors of the century. Featuring a balanced and modern presentation, this book not only looks at the basic structure of the court system and court process, but also covers cutting-edge topics and all sides of the most controversial issues facing courts today. This student-friendly text does not presuppose any knowledge about the courts or how they operate. Highlighted controversial cases illustrate the tremendous power that the court system has to regulate citizens' lives, to shape what is acceptable and what is forbidden, and to ensure that criminal justice policy balances both rights and liberties. Extensively revised throughout, the Third Edition features new and updated statistics, chapter-opening stories, and Courts in the News and What Will You Do? features that challenge readers to think critically and draw their own conclusions. This respected author team delivers the most comprehensive introduction to America's courts, their personnel, and the context in which they operate on the market today.
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For Emily, the chicken coop was more than a learning experience.
Emily Blevins joined the FFA and started taking agriculture classes at Seaman High School in Topeka, KS, as a freshman. She thought it would be fun, but never expected it to have such a big impact on her life. The introduction of the student-run chicken coop has only magnified that impact on her and other students.
Emily's teacher, Megan VanGordon, wanted her students to get more first-hand experience with animals. That's why she proposed the class build a chicken coop. The coop would be entirely student operated. VanGordon hoped it would be a way to make kids who haven't necessarily grown up around these animals fall in love with agriculture. For Emily and many other students, it has done exactly that.
Emily says that she gets to care for the chickens on a daily basis. She and the other students are responsible for feeding them, tending to the coop, and they even have to vet the chickens if any fall ill. They're getting exactly the type of hands-on experience that their teacher, Mrs. VanGordon, thought would be so beneficial.
Now that Emily is close to graduating, she's made it clear that she wants to do something involving agriculture. Many of her classmates feel similarly. Emily says, "It kind of turned my whole world upside down — in a good way."
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Q: aligning plots in pgf plots and a couple other associated questions I am fumbling my way through pgfplots. I have 3 plots on a page. I have a few issues:

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*The bars in the plots are floating above the axes to various degrees. How do I anchor the bars down to the axis?

2.I want more spacing between the upper barcharts and the lower barchart, how do i achieve this? I tried \vspace to no avail.
Please see my MWE
\documentclass{article}
\usepackage{booktabs, caption}
\usepackage{tabularx}
\usepackage[online]{threeparttable}
\usepackage{siunitx}
\usepackage{graphics}
\usepackage{adjustbox}
\usepackage{pgfplots}
\pgfplotsset{compat=1.9}
\usepackage{amsmath}

\begin{document}

\begin{tikzpicture} [baseline]
    \begin{axis}[
      x=1.5cm,
      bar width=.4cm,
       %enlarge x limits=1,
      xticklabels={0,1,2,$\geq3$},
      title= \textbf{\# of cats per week for whom I was directly repsonsible},
      title style={align=center,text width=5.2cm},
      enlargelimits=.15,
      ylabel=\textbf{Frequency},
      xlabel=\textbf{\# of cats},
      xtick={0,...,3}, % To make sure the tick labels match the data points
      xticklabel style={text height=2ex},
      nodes near coords,
      nodes near coords align={vertical}] % Make all letters the same height so they align properly
        \addplot[ybar] coordinates {
            (0, 4)
            (1, 9)
            (2, 26)
            (3, 33)
        };
    \end{axis}
 \end{tikzpicture}
\hspace{1cm}
 \begin{tikzpicture}[baseline]
        \begin{axis}[
          xshift=4em,
          x=1.5cm,
          bar width=.4cm,
           %enlarge x limits=1,
          xticklabels={0,1,2,$\geq3$},
          title= \textbf{Avg \# of cats from whom I obtained a complete physical exam and presented the results to the Vet was:
          },
          title style={align=center,text width=7cm},
          enlargelimits=.15,
          ylabel=\textbf{Frequency},
          xlabel=\textbf{\# of cats},
          xtick={0,...,3}, % To make sure the tick labels match the data points
          xticklabel style={text height=2ex},
          nodes near coords,
          nodes near coords align={vertical}] % Make all letters the same height so they align properly
            \addplot[ybar] coordinates {
                (0, 3)
                (1, 17)
                (2, 20)
                (3, 31)
            };
        \end{axis}
\end{tikzpicture}
\vspace{5pt}
 \begin{tikzpicture}[baseline]
        \begin{axis}[
          xshift=4em,
          x=1.5cm,
          bar width=.4cm,
           %enlarge x limits=1,
          xticklabels={0,1,2,$\geq3$},
          title= \textbf{Avg \# of procedures (e.g., lumbar punctures) that I was allowed to perform was:},
          title style={align=center,text width=7cm},
          enlargelimits=.15,
          ylabel=\textbf{Frequency},
          xlabel=\textbf{\# of procedures},
          xtick={0,...,3}, % To make sure the tick labels match the data points
          xticklabel style={text height=2ex},
          nodes near coords,
          nodes near coords align={vertical}] % Make all letters the same height so they align properly
            \addplot[ybar] coordinates {
                (0, 53)
                (1, 8)
                (2, 7)
                (3, 3)
            };
        \end{axis}
\end{tikzpicture}

\end{document}

A: As shown in https://tex.stackexchange.com/a/208681/32374, you need to change how you specify the enlargement of the axes. Instead of enlargelimits=0.15, use
enlarge x limits=.15,
enlarge y limits={0.15, upper},

Then, I had to specify also ymin=0. I also edited your axes to use the ybar style instead of the plots, since this sets up the tick marks and such so they (IMHO) look a little better.
For the second issue, you simply need to move the second graph to a new paragraph by inserting some extra blank lines. Then your \vspace will work. See the fixed example below. Note that I "minimized" your preamble a bit for this example.
Finally, the most recent version of pgfplots as of this writing is 1.11 - is there a reason you don't use this one?
\documentclass{article}
\usepackage[margin=1in]{geometry}
\pagestyle{empty}
\usepackage{pgfplots}
\pgfplotsset{compat=1.9}

\begin{document}

\begin{tikzpicture}[baseline]
    \begin{axis}[
        x=1.5cm,
        bar width=.4cm,
        %enlarge x limits=1,
        xticklabels={0,1,2,$\geq3$},
        title= \textbf{\# of cats per week for whom I was directly repsonsible},
        title style={align=center,text width=5.2cm},
        % Change these lines
        enlarge x limits=.15,
        enlarge y limits={0.15, upper},
        ymin=0,
        ybar,
        %Change the above lines
        ylabel=\textbf{Frequency},
        xlabel=\textbf{\# of cats},
        xtick={0,...,3}, % To make sure the tick labels match the data points
        xticklabel style={text height=2ex},
        nodes near coords,
        nodes near coords align={vertical} % Make all letters the same height so they align properly
    ]
    \addplot[black, fill=none] coordinates {
        (0, 4)
        (1, 9)
        (2, 26)
        (3, 33)
    };
    \end{axis}
\end{tikzpicture}
%
\hspace{1cm}
%
\begin{tikzpicture}[baseline]
    \begin{axis}[
        xshift=4em,
        x=1.5cm,
        bar width=.4cm,
        %enlarge x limits=1,
        xticklabels={0,1,2,$\geq3$},
        title= \textbf{Avg \# of cats from whom I obtained a complete physical exam and presented the results to the Vet was:
        },
        title style={align=center,text width=7cm},
        % Change these lines
        enlarge x limits=.15,
        enlarge y limits={0.15, upper},
        ymin=0,
        ybar,
        %Change the above lines
        ylabel=\textbf{Frequency},
        xlabel=\textbf{\# of cats},
        xtick={0,...,3}, % To make sure the tick labels match the data points
        xticklabel style={text height=2ex},
        nodes near coords,
        nodes near coords align={vertical}
    ] % Make all letters the same height so they align properly
    \addplot[black, fill=none] coordinates {
            (0, 3)
            (1, 17)
            (2, 20)
            (3, 31)
    };
    \end{axis}
\end{tikzpicture}

\vspace{1in}

\begin{tikzpicture}[baseline]
    \begin{axis}[
        xshift=4em,
        x=1.5cm,
        bar width=.4cm,
        %enlarge x limits=1,
        xticklabels={0,1,2,$\geq3$},
        title= \textbf{Avg \# of procedures (e.g., lumbar punctures) that I was allowed to perform was:},
        title style={align=center,text width=7cm},
        % Change these lines
        enlarge x limits=.15,
        enlarge y limits={0.15, upper},
        ymin=0,
        ybar,
        %Change the above lines
        ylabel=\textbf{Frequency},
        xlabel=\textbf{\# of procedures},
        xtick={0,...,3}, % To make sure the tick labels match the data points
        xticklabel style={text height=2ex},
        nodes near coords,
        nodes near coords align={vertical} % Make all letters the same height so they align properly
        ]
    \addplot[black, fill=none] coordinates {
    (0, 53)
    (1, 8)
    (2, 7)
    (3, 3)
    };
    \end{axis}
\end{tikzpicture}
\end{document}

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Combat Patrol at Cold Wars 2016
Author: hawksgameclub Published Date: March 21, 2016 1 Comment on Combat Patrol at Cold Wars 2016
A narrow miss against two Polish vehicles
Last weekend was Cold Wars in Lancaster, PA. Due to family commitments, I was only able to attend on Saturday, when I ran three back-to-back Combat Patrol ™ games. In addition to my games, Zeb Cooke ran a Winter War game with 28mm figures, Dave Wood ran two Boer War games, and Duncan Adams ran his Napoleonic game (see previous posts). Running three back-to-back games on Saturday had the benefit of limiting the amount of time I had to spend money in the dealers' hall, but it also limited my ability to take pictures. The picture above is the only one I remembered to take of the Poland 1939 game.
A wide shot of the Russian initial setup
In my first game a Russian column was pushing up this road through the snow, but the Finns had other ideas. The Finns began the game hidden in the various wooded areas. In addition to some satchel charges and Molotov cocktails, the Finns had a single anti-tank gun.
The Russians advance
The Russian tanks were mostly road-bound, as they had to suffer bog checks if they left the road. The Finns had also mined one of the frozen lakes. The Russians immediately spread out their infantry to try to clear the wooded areas.
The Finns welcome the Russians to Finland
The hidden anti-tank gun brewed up one of the Russian light tanks. By the end of the game, most of the Finnish infantry had been badly mauled, but the Russians had also taken heavy casualties. I called it a narrow Finnish victory.
My second game was based on a scenario from the Skirmish Campaigns book on Poland 1939. The Poles launched a local counter attack to knock the Germans on their heels. It was a bloody affair with nearly every tank on both sides wiped out. While I was running this game, Zeb was running his Winter War scenario. I understand it went quite well, but I was busy running my own game and didn't get a chance to see it.
My third game was based on another Skirmish Campaigns scenario and was set in France in 1940. The French launched a local counter attack. According to the scenario, the Germans had a 75mm gun, which in 1940 was a monster. The gun took out two Somuas and two Char Bs. The French continued to advance up the road into the teeth of the AT gun while pumping HE shells into the anti-tank gun's position. Luck was not with the French as after pumping six or seven HE rounds into the position and driving off the crew once, they were not able to knock out the crew. The Germans had lost all of their tanks (35(t)s and 38(t)s) by the end of the game. The French objective was to push two vehicles across the table, but they only got one off the table, and their remaining Somua was still in the kill zone of the AT gun, so I called it a German victory, but it was a close run affair.
In all three scenarios, the rules worked pretty well. There was a bit of not seeing the forest for the trees. I have been working on an optional rules supplement to handle a few "corner cases" that are not fully addressed in the rule book, but in general, they held up well in a variety of situations. In the France 1940 scenario, the French players were upset that they were unable to knock out the AT gun, which was a result of really poor luck. Still, I think they came close to winning and could have won if they had done something other than continuing to charge up the road straight at the AT gun and had instead sought some cover, they may well have won the game. Players tend to ascribe tactical failure or bad luck to the rules being broken, and this was no exception. An odd situation occurred that I may address as an optional rule, but again players tend to latch onto one tree and forget about the forest. Also, in the Finland game, players kept complaining that they wanted to gunk up the game with additional modifiers that favored them. (They would likely have been just as vocal about opposing those same modifiers if they had been on the other side.) While most of the players were very happy with the rules, a few folks didn't appreciate the streamlined nature of the rules or the fact that a lot happened in a short period of playing time. At the same time my France 1940 games was going on, I kept an eye on a France 1944 game, and while the players had a great deal of fun, there wasn't a lot of movement. The card mechanic is really unique, and I have found that sometimes players really fight it and don't try to get their heads around it.
On Military Matters brought 16 copies of the starter set (printed rule book, one activation deck, and two action decks) and sold more than half. Of course, I would have liked for them to sell out, but I think that was a solid showing.
I also recruited someone to start working on the modern Afghanistan and Iraq supplements for the game. There are a lot of issues to work through, so don't expect this in the next month, but it is definitely moving forward now. So, while I am working on the South Pacific WWII, there are folks working on Napolenoics, British Colonial (Boers, Zulus, and the Sudan), the Falklands and other post-WWII British campaigns, and Modern Afghanistan and Iraq. I am looking for someone who wants to go after Grenada and Panama, so I can concentrate on my favorite campaigns of WWII: Finland (done), France 1940, and Poland 1939.
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Are You Being Overcharged on Your Navient or Sallie Mae Student Loans?
You may be paying more on your student loan than you think to Sallie Mae and Navient. Sallie Mae, founded in 1973, entered a merger of sorts with Navient in 2014. Navient took over Sallie Mae's federal loan servicing business, and now handles billing and servicing on millions of federal student loans. Sallie Mae offers private student loans which are later securitized, or broken up and sold to investors.
Both companies have publicly asserted that the interest on student loan debt is based on 365.25 days per year. Despite this claim, since 2013, the companies have apparently calculated interest on student loans somewhat differently—and definitely in their favor while charging higher interest than promised. This miscalculation has resulted in consumers who already struggle under the weight of student loans paying even more in their monthly payment than they legally owe in both interest and late fees.
Just last year, Sallie Mae and the federal government reached an agreement after the nation's largest student loan lender was accused of cheating student loan borrowers. Sallie Mae was ordered to pay $3.3 million in fines, as well as to refund up to $30 million in late fees. The company was also ordered by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to pay $96.6 million in restitution and penalties for wrongly processing monthly student loan payments.
Sallie Mae attempted to hide illegal banking practices during the split to Navient.
Sallie Mae borrowed a whopping $8.5 billion at 0.23 percent interest from the Federal Home Loan Bank in Des Moines. The money was earmarked to originate new private student loans. The company ended up putting more than $2.5 billion in their pocket by loaning the money out to students at 25 to 40 times the interest rate they paid.
Although these student loans account for only 23 percent of their portfolio, Private Education loans account for almost 60 percent of the company's net income from interest.
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By refusing to work with student loan borrowers, Sallie Mae stands to make even higher profits in the future since the debt cannot be discharged through bankruptcy.
A California class action lawsuit against Sallie Mae/Navient alleged the 5 percent late fee charged for each missed payment on a private student loan is equivalent to an annual interest rate of 120 percent.
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Just finished assembling the frame. looks like a tank! lol.
I really have a hard time bending the arms! I decided to build a wooden brake for these arms (gave my hands a hardtime).. Bolted up with M4 x 10mm screws.
Need to put some rubber grommets on the 12mm holes. I also need some paper sanding on the arms to have those aluminum residue from machining removed-- to also have a matte finish look..
You can see the stack-up plate installed inside the centerpiece. I am planning to put the flight controller here. The metal screws will be replaced by nylon screws..
I need some ideas on mounting the landing gear to the quadcopter frame.. one of my option is connecting these using a rubber with double sided. or installing 8 anti-vibration balls like this one.. from goodluckbuy.
The whole assembly weights at 500g.. i will update the weight again after finishing all accessories. By the way, the total length motor-motor is 560mm.. Is this heavy for this size?
I am still waiting for some parts.. next will be landing gear and frame connection.
This a real nice and true DIY project. Keep creating and report back once fully assembled and flown !
Thanks Hugues. I will surely keep you guys posted.
Looks bullet proof :)).Good work. keep us updated. what ever you do , make sure antennas hang out and are safe from damage.
Really nice clean design and execution.
The fact that you are using bendable (not T6) aluminum does mean that in the event of a hard crash, things might get bent, but you can probably straighten back out a few times anyway.
The Flamewheel F450 Quad frame weighs 282g and the F550 hex weighs 478g and of course, CF frames tend to be lighter.
But yours looks like a very sturdy frame and the extra arm length for a quad means you could accommodate larger propellers and motors which mean you could end up with a substantial lifting capacity and reasonable efficiency.
What is the motor center to edge of where your arm member joins the frame center and motor to motor centers on a side.
That will determine the largest propeller you can accommodate and I am guessing around 14 inches or so tipt to tip on the side.
You might want to use a motor that could accommodate the largest propellers that would fit.
You could start with somewhat smaller propellers, because they would handle better (12" x 4.5) maybe).
Motors 3S or 4S 600 to 920 KV at least 120 watt and 30 amp ESCs.
Other stuff will probably work, these are just my thoughts that might help you get it in the ball park.
@ Morli.. lol... thanks for the reminder..
@ Gary, Yes the reason that I did not use T6 aluminum is because of its tempered state-- very hard to bend, unless you anneal it. All the process will become complicated for a DIY. I used 3003 aluminum.
Wow you guessed it right! 14 inch prop is the largest that the arm can accommodate. Thanks for the tips. I am looking at sunnysky 2814 700KV on a 4S battery. T-motors 3508 are also in my option.
that's really a tank just landed in your garage! congratulations Reggie!
@ CliffiN. Yup a heavy quad. from the start I already knew this quad will way around 450 to 500g. way too heavy compared to 3dr quad (below 450g).
4S and those motors sound about right, T motors are seriously expensive but really well made though.
I presume you are talking about the 3508 T motor in the KV700 class too, looks good and shows 60 OZ max thrust with an APC 12 x 3.8 prop, that ought to get you off the ground in a hurry good efficiency at 1/2 throttle too.
I'd plan on trying a variety of props between 12" and 14" some are bound to work much better than others.


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We'll just have to keep trying…and make that sacrifice.
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Today we looked at plates made from sketchbooks of the old master draftsmen (Rubens, Poussin, Da Vinci and Dürer to name a few) and talked about their methods. Looking at their notebooks and seeing these experimental studies, one becomes overwhelmed by their genius. Here is Rubens' study grafting a lion to a man's face to make him look more courageous. This face would become Hercules.
And in this one, a horse's face is grafted to a man's to emphasize nobility.
Juliette narrated that the time these guys were living was on fire. Everything was happening and they were into everything. Artists were tapped for all manner of commission. Michaelangelo was asked to design a snowman. They had Botticelli designing Halloween costumes for a festival. Looking at these notebooks, you really come to understand more about the artists' thought process, they begin to feel more alive and accessible through the sketches.
I haven't ever seen anything like that. Fascinating.


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With so much to see and do and with regular festivals and events taking place throughout the year, it really is worth treating yourself to a couple of nights stay in this beautiful city.
A beautiful Georgian city set in the middle of glorious countryside
Historically, Bath has always been a city known for pleasure and relaxation, even as far back as Roman times and was incredibly popular during the Georgian era as a country retreat for London's high society. It's really no wonder that so many people visit the city for fun and for a laid-back break from their day to day lives. Bath is a city that celebrates its heritage while also providing entertainment for visitors of all ages, embracing both the modernity of 21st century Britain while remaining true to its heritage.
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Bath's history is a huge draw to the city, from its beautiful sandstone buildings, its association with Jane Austen, the Abbey and of course the ancient Roman Baths. The waters that so beguiled the Romans still amaze visitors today, you can see how the Romans did it at the Roman Baths in the city centre where you can learn about the history of the benefits of the spa water for which Bath is famous. You can even taste it if you're brave enough! For those that want to experience the well-being and health benefits of the spa waters in a more modern setting will love visiting the Thermae Bath Spa, which houses the only natural thermal hot springs in Britain that are used by the public.
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Visiting the city will open your eyes to a remarkable collection of museums, galleries, theatre productions, sports, live music and more, all set against the backdrop of this rolling hills and beautiful architecture. The stunning Georgian buildings are straight out of a Regency novel and you'll see why Jane Austen was so taken with the place, you'll even recognise some spots from her books. No visit is complete without visiting the iconic Royal Crescent, once home to John Cleese and Nicolas Cage, overlooking the majestic Victoria Park. You'll also want to visit the Abbey, the weir and of course, there is plenty to see beyond the city. You're close enough to iconic attractions such as Stonehenge, Longleat, Wells, Bristol and Lacock to be able to use Bath as the base for your travels.
With so much to see and do and with regular festivals and events taking place throughout the year, it really is worth treating yourself to a couple of nights stay in this beautiful city. Your choices of accommodation are just as endless as the sights you are here to see.
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Google Is Pushing An Omni-Channel Mindset. Are You Ready?
by AdExchanger // Monday, February 25th, 2013 – 12:05 am
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Today's column is by Heather Pidgeon, VP of Services at iProspect.
Imagine seamlessly delivering relevant content to customers and prospects based on their location, historical behavior, and current actions. Content that removes the boundaries and friction that interrupt engagement with your brand. Content that influences customer behavior. An omni-channel marketing strategy is the next evolution in customer acquisition, conversion, and retention and something marketers across all verticals should be working towards. A seamless experience, no matter how they encounter a brand, is the expectation of today's real world customer.
Take the example of a leading online retailer. On their well merchandised and personalized website, a customer sees a promotion code for 20% off online orders. The customer doesn't convert at that time because they have to run an errand. While they have down time, they pick up their mobile phone expecting to find the same promotion showcased on the website… but do not. This causes frustration and increases the possibility of loss in conversion simply because they are unable to use the promotion code on their mobile device. This is a result of a channel specific strategy, opposed to an omni-channel strategy that would ensure a seamless experience, no matter where they are accessing the website.
With Google's announcement of Enhanced Campaigns, marketers are forced to start thinking more in line with an omni-channel strategy. The changes offer advertisers new bid management features based on a customer's location, device, and time of day and are aimed to simplify AdWords account structures and help advertisers identify and optimize toward new opportunities for success in a multi-device world.
That's the upbeat view.
The changes have also drawn a flurry of negative opinions – in particular the removal of the device targeting functionality. Advertisers will no longer be able to target or exclude devices (desktops, smartphones, tablets) at the campaign level -- all keywords will trigger ads across all devices. That includes a loss of tablet-specific options, and so brands will be forced to re-create a mobile strategy in a new format. And advertisers who do not have a smartphone strategy will be forced to come up with one.
Google's announcement has not been met with open arms (to put it nicely), which leads me to contemplate: Is it "forced fun" or a true game changer?
From the marketer's perspective, the changes within Google can be viewed as exciting, forcing the move towards an omni-channel world. Or it can be viewed as a wolf dressed in sheep's clothing.
Migrating to this new structure will cause some agony simply because it's different. Enhanced Campaigns will shift our thinking towards that of a channel-agnostic, relevance-based and customer-centric strategy. We will need to reevaluate messaging and closely manage the device integration – even when updating ad copy it will need to be thought of in terms of the campaign, no longer looking at things channel-by-channel or per device, but rather where the customer is. It's now about delivering a seamless experience regardless of how people are shopping.
Enhanced campaigns challenges us as marketers to step out of our comfort zone - our siloed world – and think about how to approach a device-agnostic world. Savvy marketers always knew this is a direction that was important to work towards. Despite it being inconvenient and painful, we now have to make the change a little faster than we may be comfortable with.
This new approach that we'll have to take, whether we like it or not, will inevitably cause us to think of the consumer first and adjust our approach accordingly.
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A Road Less Traveled: We've seen our Graci!
We were finally able to go and see Graci. It took a little longer than we had thought because they had a little scare with her blood pressure dropping, but she is doing fine now. They had her covered with her cute blanket and she actually looked very good (considering). She's a little pale and puffy, but I think she looks better than last time. Right now she is still on a ventilator, and she's already communicated that she's not happy about that. She signed that she wanted a drink, and I told her we'd have to wait until the vent is out-- and I could see her fighting tears. She has several IV's in different places and four tubes coming out of her chest/abdomen. This was easier to see this time as we have gone through it before. I did ask her if she's hurting, and she shook her head, "no." She is resting well, though she is pretty aware of what's going on. She's barely opening her eyes, but she shakes my hand and tells me (by me guessing) what she wants-- which is usually to sing to her. Sadly, I forgot her CD's-- so we won't have those until morning. Jeremy was only able to be with Graci for 5 minutes before the combination of sickness, lack of sleep and stress made him feel like he was about to pass out. He headed home and hopefully he can get a good night's rest and come back refreshed and feeling better tomorrow.
It felt so good to have Graci communicating a little bit-- even if by nods and shakes of the head. It is SO NICE this time that she can understand English and have the comfort of having things explained to her.
Parents have to be out of the ICU from 7-8 for the nursing shift to change-- so that's why I'm here typing right now. It was hard to leave her because I could tell she wanted me to stay. I'll be so happy when she can move out of ICU and have her own room that has a bed for me so I don't have to leave her.
"He healeth the broken hearted and bindeth up their wounds."
Oh my goodness! What a blessing to be able to communicate easily with Graci! Such a blessing probably would have been overlooked had it not been hard the last time. Christi, we love you. Your family is an inspiration to all of us. You are so strong. I can't imagine. Graci, you are so brave! We love you!
She is so strong. I'm so glad that she is doing good right now. Please keep us updated. We love you and our prayers are with you!!
Thanks so much for all the updates. I happened to look on your blog this morning and didn't even know she would be having her surgery today. So the girls and I immediately began praying for her while she was in surgery. We love you, Graci, and we're so glad that you came to visit us and see Brigham receive his name and blessing. We hope you'll come again soon.
(sigh of relief) - and prayers for Jer to get a little strength back (I can relate to his wanting to be there!) and for you to keep your strength up - don't forget to rest when you can too mom! Prayers for the rest of the kids - it's hard for everybody - prayers to the staff caring for your girl - and for Graci too! Finally - one of thanksgiving for what ya'll have recieved so far!


What is the Best Rhodesian Ridgeback Dog Food?
The Rhodesian Ridgeback is a unique breed of dog developed in Southern Africa, easily identified by his red coat and the ridge of hair running down its back.
Originally known as the Rhodesian Lion Dog, the Rhodesian Ridgeback was developed by Boer farmers as a versatile hunting dog that could withstand extreme temperatures and survive when rations were low. They were used to protect property, to hunt game, and to be a companion to the entire family. Bred from a variety of breeds including the Mastiff, Great Dane, Greyhound, and Bloodhound, the Rhodesian Ridgeback also shares its ancestry with a half-wild native dog kept by the Khoikhoi people.
The Rhodesian Ridgeback is a large-breed dog standing 24 to 27 inches tall and weighing between 75 and 85 pounds on average. He has an average lifespan of 10 to 12 years and is generally healthy though, like all dogs, is prone to certain health problems. Providing your dog with a high-quality diet is the best way to maximize his lifespan.
Keep reading to learn more about your Rhodesian Ridgeback's dietary requirements and to see our top 15 picks for the 2019 best dog food for Rhodesian Ridgebacks.
Though all dogs have the same basic nutritional needs, the Rhodesian Ridgeback is unique in a few ways. The Rhodesian Ridgeback is naturally lean and muscular, so he needs plenty of protein to maintain a healthy body weight. Fat provides a concentrated source of energy. In most large breeds, it should be controlled to prevent obesity, but the Rhodesian Ridgeback is highly active, so he may need a little more fat in his diet than other large breeds.
Both protein and fat should come from animal sources to ensure digestibility. Quality proteins include things like meat, poultry, and fish while healthy fats include things like chicken fat and salmon oil. Your dog doesn't have specific needs for carbohydrates, but they can provide energy, fiber, and beneficial nutrients. Whole grains, vegetables, beans, and legumes are some of the best carbohydrates for dogs. Look for a recipe that provides 3% to 5% fiber and contains digestible carbohydrates.
Puppy Rhodesian Ridgebacks Diet– As a puppy, your Rhodesian Ridgeback needs a minimum of 22% protein and 8% fat in his diet to fuel his growth and development. A large-breed puppy recipe will contain the right ratio of nutrients to support growth without letting your dog grow too fast.
Adult Rhodesian Ridgebacks Diet – When your Rhodesian Ridgeback reaches his full size, switch to a large-breed adult recipe that contains at least 18% protein and 5% fat. More protein will help maintain lean muscle mass while moderate fat content will support your dog's needs for energy.
Senior Rhodesian Ridgebacks Diet – As your Rhodesian Ridgeback gets older, his risk for obesity increases as his metabolism slows down. Feed him a little less or switch to a senior or healthy weight formula.
A good dog food will meet your dog's basic requirements for protein, fat, and carbohydrates but your Rhodesian Ridgeback can also benefit from fresh fruits and vegetables and healthy supplements. Fresh fruits and veggies provide natural sources for key nutrients and they are more biologically valuable than synthetic supplements. Chelated minerals are mineral supplements that have been chemically bound to protein molecules which increases their absorption. Your dog can also benefit from prebiotics and probiotics for healthy digestion, and glucosamine and chondroitin for joint support.
The Rhodesian Ridgeback has a lifespan averaging 10 to 12 years which is on-par for breeds of its size. In comparison to other breeds, he is very healthy but there are a few health problems to be aware of.
Most of the health problems to which the Rhodesian Ridgeback is prone can be grouped into eye conditions, inherited health problems, and size-related issues.
Some of the eye problems to which the breed is prone include cataracts, entropion, and progressive retinal atrophy. A cataract is an opacity that forms in the lens of the eye and it can lead to a partial or total obstruction of vision – it is neither painful nor life-threatening. Entropion occurs when the eyelid rolls inward, irritating the eye, and progressive retinal atrophy is a condition in which the retina slowly degenerates, often leading to blindness.
Some of the other problems to which the Rhodesian Ridgeback is prone are inherited health problems like degenerative myelopathy, hip dysplasia, dermoid sinus and hypothyroidism. Degenerative myelopathy is a spinal cord disorder that, though rare, can be crippling. Dermoid sinus is a tunnel-like opening that forms between the skin and the spinal column which causes neurological symptoms. Hip dysplasia is an anatomical defect of the hip joint which allows the femoral head to slip in and out of place, causing inflammation and joint damage.
Due to its size and deep chest, the Rhodesian Ridgeback is also prone to a condition called gastric dilation or bloat. This is a condition in which the stomach fills with air and twists on its axis, cutting off blood flow and causing a life-threatening condition. It happens when your dog eats too much, eats too fast, or swallows too much air while he is eating. Make sure your dog eats smaller meals and don't use a raised bowl when feeding him.
When it comes to feeding your Rhodesian Ridgeback, your priorities will change slightly over the course of his lifespan. As a puppy, your dog needs a steady stream of energy to fuel his growth with plenty of protein to develop strong muscles. After 6 months or so, however, you may need to slow things down a bit because overgrowth can increase his risk for musculoskeletal issues later in life. The best way to ensure that his needs are met without going overboard is to start with a large-breed puppy recipe and stick to the feeding recommendations by age and weight.
When your Rhodesian Ridgeback reaches 12 months or about 75% of his full size, switch to a large-breed recipe. These are still high in protein to support lean muscle mass but with moderate fat content to control calories and prevent overgrowth. You should also look for joint-supporting nutrients like glucosamine and chondroitin. When your Rhodesian Ridgeback becomes a senior, you might need to scale back his feeding or switch to a large-breed senior recipe to prevent obesity.
Now that you have a better understanding of your Rhodesian Ridgeback's nutritional needs, you're ready to start shopping for dog food! Remember, the best Rhodesian Ridgeback food will be made with wholesome natural ingredients including high levels of premium animal protein, moderate levels of healthy fat, and digestible carbohydrates with nutritional supplements for support.
Overall Best Food for Rhodesian Ridgebacks: If you want to maximize your Rhodesian Ridgeback's nutrition, try this Wellness CORE RawRev Grain-Free Wild Game Recipe. This recipe features high-protein kibble mixed with freeze-dried raw pieces for a boost of nutrition and natural flavor. It contains grain-free carbohydrates like chickpeas and peas to ensure optimal digestion as well as plenty of supplemental proteins like lamb, turkey, wild boar, and rabbit. This recipe contains fresh fruits and vegetables as natural sources for key nutrients with plenty of essential fatty acids for energy as well as healthy skin and coat. It is also supplemented with chelated minerals and probiotics for healthy digestion.
Most Affordable Food: A high-quality dog food doesn't have to empty your wallet. This American Journey Chicken & Brown Rice Large-Breed Adult Recipe is a great choice for your Rhodesian Ridgeback because it contains nutritious natural ingredients in a recipe formulated for large breeds. It features real, deboned chicken as the first ingredient to provide the protein your dog needs for lean muscle mass. It contains digestible whole-grain carbohydrates as well as fresh fruits and vegetables to provide natural sources for key nutrients. This recipe is supplemented with plenty of omega fatty acids for energy as well as healthy skin and coat, plus it contains a special blend of fiber for healthy digestion.
Most Popular Food: If you're not sure what to feed your Rhodesian Ridgeback, you can't go wrong with a popular option like this Taste of the Wild High Prairie Grain-Free Adult Dry Food. This recipe features an assortment of roasted meats like buffalo, venison, and bison with grain-free carbohydrates to ensure maximum digestibility. This is a protein-rich recipe to support lean muscle mass with plenty of essential fatty acids for energy as well as skin and coat support. It contains fresh fruits and vegetables to provide natural sources of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, plus it is supplemented with both prebiotic fibers and probiotics to ensure optimal nutrient absorption and healthy digestion.
Super Premium Food: For high-quality nutrition with maximum digestibility, try fresh food for your Rhodesian Ridgeback. This is a fresh food delivery service that prepares custom meals for your dog and delivers them fresh to your door in automatic monthly shipments. With several recipes to choose from, you can select the best option for your Sheltie and you can customize it if he has unique dietary requirements. Every package is properly portioned for your dog and arrives fresh, never frozen. Simply pour it into your dog's bowl and save the other packages in the fridge or freezer.
Best Food for Rhodesian Ridgebacks with Allergies: For Rhodesian Ridgebacks with food allergies, this FirstMate Grain-Free Pacific Ocean Fish Meal LID Large-Breed Recipe is a great option. Not only is it made with a single source of novel animal protein, but it contains a limited number of main ingredients. This recipe features wild herring for protein to sustain your dog's lean muscle mass with plenty of omega fatty acids for healthy skin and coat. It features grain-free carbohydrates to ensure maximum digestibility and it comes in a larger kibble size to control how much your dog eats at once. It also contains supplemental glucosamine.
Best Food for Rhodesian Ridgebacks with Sensitive Stomachs: If you're concerned about your Rhodesian Ridgeback's sensitive stomach, look for a highly digestible recipe made with wholesome natural ingredients. This Nutro Wholesome Essentials Lamb and Brown Rice Large Breed Recipe is a great option because it features deboned lamb as a high-quality source of protein with digestible brown rice for carbohydrate support. It contains a wealth of omega fatty acids for healthy skin and coat, plus natural sources of glucosamine for joint support. This recipe is completely free from by-products, fillers, and artificial additives so it won't upset your dog's stomach.
For complete and balanced nutrition for your Rhodesian Ridgeback, try this Wellness Complete Health Deboned Chicken & Brown Rice Large Breed Recipe. This recipe features wholesome natural ingredients like real deboned chicken, brown rice, oats, and more for a protein-rich recipe catered to the unique nutritional needs of large-breed dogs.
To maximize your Rhodesian Ridgeback's nutrition, try a premium-quality recipe like this Merrick Backcountry Raw Infused Large Breed Adult Recipe. This formula features high-protein kibble mixed with freeze-dried raw pieces for a boost of nutrition and flavor. It contains 38% protein with digestible grain-free carbohydrates as well as fresh fruits and vegetables to ensure complete nutrition.
For maximum protein and digestibility, consider this Blue Buffalo Wilderness Grain-Free Salmon Large-Breed Recipe. This recipe features real salmon as the main ingredient and it is grain-free which is good for dogs with allergies or sensitive stomachs. It contains an optimal blend of calcium and phosphorus for healthy bones and joints as well as omega fatty acids for healthy skin and coat.
Formulated specifically for large and giant breeds, this Holistic Select Lamb Meal Large & Giant Breed Puppy Recipe is a great option for your Rhodesian Ridgeback. It features lamb meal as a concentrated source of animal protein with digestible whole grains like oatmeal, brown rice, and quinoa. It also contains fresh fruits and veggies to provide natural sources of key nutrients and antioxidants.
For an affordable dog food that still offers decent quality, try this Simply Nourish Chicken & Brown Rice Large Breed Puppy Recipe. This recipe features protein-rich chicken as the main ingredient and as a natural source of glucosamine and chondroitin. It contains plenty of omega fatty acids for skin and coat with an optimal blend of vitamins and minerals for complete and balanced nutrition.
If you're worried about allergies or sensitive stomach, this Blue Buffalo Freedom Grain-Free Chicken Large Breed Puppy Recipe could be a good choice for your Rhodesian Ridgeback. It features protein-rich chicken as the main ingredient with grain-free carbohydrates for digestibility. It also contains omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids for healthy skin and coat with DHA and ARA for healthy brain and vision.
For nutrient-rich food catered to your senior dog's needs, try this Nulo Freestyle Grain-Free Cod & Lentils Trim Adult Recipe. This recipe features several sources of animal protein with digestible grain-free carbohydrates. It is made from 74% animal ingredients and is completely free from grains, chicken, and other common allergens. Plus, it is highly digestible with probiotics for support.
As an excellent source of holistic nutrition, this Halo Holistic Turkey, Turkey Liver & Duck Healthy Weight Senior Recipe would be a great option for your Rhodesian Ridgeback. It features whole poultry and grain-free carbohydrates to ensure digestibility with fresh fruits and vegetables to provide fiber as well as natural sources for vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
In addition to choosing a healthy and high-quality diet for your Rhodesian Ridgeback, you also need to think about the practical aspects of feeding him and keeping his food fresh. When it comes to feeding your dog, look for a fairly large dog bowl that can hold at least a cup and a half of food. Think about practical things such as durability and cleaning as well. Stainless steel and ceramic are very easy clean and they don't scratch which means there is a low risk for harboring dangerous bacteria. Stainless steel is the most durable and it is usually cost-effective as well.
In terms of food storage, the best thing you can do is place the entire open bag of dog food in an airtight container. As soon as the bag is open and the food is exposed to air, it will start losing some of its nutritional value over time. Fortunately, the bag is treated on the inside to help preserve the food, but you will lose that benefit if you pour the food into a new container. Try to buy your dog food in bags small enough to fit in an airtight container and store it in a cool, dry place.
How much food should I feed my Rhodesian Ridgeback? – The exact amount of food you give your Rhodesian Ridgeback each day will depend on his age, weight, and activity level as well as the calorie content of the dog food you choose. Generally speaking, however, you'll be feeding your Rhodesian Ridgeback between 2 ½ and 4 ½ cups of food per day divided into two meals. Start with a large-breed dog food and refer to the feeding recommendations according to your dog's age and weight to determine his daily portion.
How many times a day should I feed my Rhodesian Ridgeback? – Generally speaking, the Rhodesian Ridgeback does well with two meals per day, one in the morning and another in the evening. As a puppy, your dog may need an additional meal to sustain his growth and development. If you're using your dog for hunting or dog sports, he too could benefit from having his daily portion broken up into three meals instead of two – this can also reduce the risk for bloat.
What kind of food do Rhodesian Ridgebacks eat? – The best dog food for any dog is made from high-quality, natural ingredients and formulated to meet his nutritional needs. Fresh food is a great option for Rhodesian Ridgebacks because it offers the highest level of nutritional quality and digestibility. Because this is a large breed that eats a lot, however, it may be too expensive to feed your dog fresh food. If you can't afford fresh, buy the highest quality dry food you can consistently afford. A high-protein kibble mixed with freeze-dried raw pieces is a great option.
Do Rhodesian Ridgebacks need grain-free dog food? – There is a great deal of controversy surrounding the long-term safety of grain-free recipes for dogs, but the fact remains that there is no conclusive evidence as of yet.
Now that you know the basics about your Rhodesian Ridgeback's nutritional needs, you're ready to start shopping for the best Rhodesian Ridgeback food. Remember to look for a product that is made with wholesome natural ingredients including high levels of premium animal protein, moderate levels of healthy fat, and digestible carbohydrates with nutritional supplements for support.
If you're still not sure where to start in choosing the best Rhodesian Ridgeback dog food, try one of our top 15 picks reviewed above!


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ELCA Churchwide Assembly calls sexism and patriarchy sins, condemns white supremacy
The ELCA's newly approved social statement — titled 'Faith, Sexism, and Justice: A Call to Action' — names patriarchy and sexism as sins and acknowledges the church's complicity in them.
Votes are cast during the ELCA Churchwide Assembly in Milwaukee, Wis., on Aug. 8, 2019. RNS photo by Emily McFarlan Miller
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MILWAUKEE (RNS) — A new social statement from the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America labels patriarchy and sexism as sins and acknowledges the church's complicity in them.
The social statement — titled "Faith, Sexism, and Justice: A Call to Action" — was approved by the ELCA's Churchwide Assembly with 97% of the vote Friday morning (Aug. 9) on the last full day of the denomination's triennial meeting at the Wisconsin Center in Milwaukee.
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Afterward, the assembly rose in a standing ovation and sang "Canticle of the Turning," with the lyrics, "Wipe away all tears,/ For the dawn draws near,/ And the world is about to turn."
And the Rev. April Larson, the first woman bishop in the ELCA, spoke about the changes she has seen in the church in the 50 years since Lutherans began ordaining women in the United States.
"What a time. What a day for me to be here with you, and I'm so thankful to God and to our wonderful church," Larson said.
"We are changing. We are being made new. God is busy with us."
Bishop Viviane Thomas-Breitfeld speaks at the ELCA Churchwide Assembly in Milwaukee. Video screenshot
The social statement, which focuses on issues related to justice for women, is seven years in the making.
When the task force that created it started its work, "women's justice issues were not dominant news," said Bishop Viviane Thomas-Breitfeld of the South-Central Synod of Wisconsin.
That changed in recent years, as the #MeToo and #TimesUp movements have drawn attention to sexism and violence toward women, said Thomas-Breitfeld, who co-chaired the task force on women and justice.
"It seems that our work flourished in the sweet spot of the shifting societal awareness," she said.
For the mainline Lutheran denomination, social statements like the one on women and justice are teaching and policy documents that provide a framework for members to think about and discuss social issues.
This is the 13th social statement adopted by the ELCA. Others include topics like race, ethnicity and culture; caring for creation; and human sexuality.
The 2009 ELCA Churchwide Assembly called for the denomination to write the latest statement, said Mary Streufert, director of the ELCA's Justice for Women program.
"The thoughtful foresight of the church to precede #MeToo — it's quite stunning to know that there is this proactive work as opposed to reactive work," Streufert said.
Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton, far left, addresses the ELCA Churchwide Assembly in Milwaukee, Wis., on Aug. 8, 2019. RNS photo by Emily McFarlan Miller
She said the statement offers an alternative way for the country to see Christianity's view of women. That's needed, she said, at a time when "the predominant Christian way to talk about gender puts men and women in a hierarchy."
A specially created task force consulted with experts both inside and outside the church about topics related to justice for women. Task force members also listened to fellow Lutherans about what they hoped the statement would express, Streufert said.
Most of the feedback the task force received was positive, according to the director.
She said that at least one retiring bishop told her, "I've been waiting all my life for the church to say something like this."
And task force member Bethany Fayard of the Southeastern Synod said she heard from a number of teens at an ELCA youth gathering about their experiences of bullying and sexual assault.
"Many came back multiple times because they felt like we were listening and that this church stands with them," Fayard said.
"This social statement is a declaration by the ELCA that we stand with all women. Here I stand. Let us stand together."
Fayard identified herself as a survivor of sexual assault in a different denomination. But it's not just survivors of gender-based violence who are harmed by patriarchy, she said.
"For too long, women and girls haven't been able to see God's reflection in ourselves," she said.
Attendees mingle between sessions during the ELCA Churchwide Assembly in Milwaukee, Wis., on Aug. 8, 2019. RNS photo by Emily McFarlan Miller
Serving on the task force challenged some of the preconceived notions held by William Rodriguez of the Florida-Bahamas Synod, he said.
Rodriguez — who teaches ethics, Christian ethics, theories of justice, Africana philosophy and philosophy of religion at Bethune-Cookman University — said his eyes were opened to some of the ways men interact with women that he never had thought about.
That includes telling women to smile or complimenting women's appearances — things men don't say to other men, he said.
He also began to notice little ways he treated his son and daughter differently.
"Through the process, I learned so much," Rodriguez said.
Thomas-Breitfeld, the bishop who co-chaired the task force, said task force members drew from a biblical understanding that God desires "abundant life for all."
"From the beginning, we wanted to signal that this issue is not only about women. The reason for this work was about all of us," she said.
The statement on women and justice isn't meant to sit on a shelf, Thomas-Breitfeld said.
Voting members address the ELCA Churchwide Assembly in Milwaukee, Wis., on Aug. 7, 2019. RNS photo by Emily McFarlan Miller
It calls on the ELCA to act to end gender-based violence, to encourage women and girls to pursue ministry and leadership roles in their congregations, to use "gender-inclusive and expansive" language for God and to address inequities in pay and hiring both inside and outside the church.
"We are not able to make the world perfect, but, my siblings, we are called to serve the world in love, including through implementing resolutions that keep us accountable as a church together," Thomas-Breitfeld said.
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The ELCA Churchwide Assembly meets through Saturday.
With more than 3.3 million baptized members, the ELCA is one of the largest Protestant Christian denominations in the United States. Its churchwide assembly includes 927 voting members from more than 9,100 congregations across the U.S. and the Caribbean.
Other actions that were approved by the Churchwide Assembly as of Friday morning include:
A resolution declaring the ELCA a sanctuary denomination — the first denomination in North America to do so, according to Living Lutheran.
A resolution condemning white supremacy, specifically calling out language that uses words like "invasion" in reference to immigrants or people of color and naming violent rhetoric in the name of Christian nationalism as "idolatry."
A resolution commemorating June 17 as a "day of repentance in the ELCA for the martyrdom of the Emanuel 9," who were murdered during a Bible study at Mother Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, S.C., by a white supremacist who was a member of an ELCA congregation. Two of the victims — the Rev. Clementa Pinckney and the Rev. Daniel Simmons — also had attended an ELCA seminary.
A "Declaration of Inter-Religious Commitment" approved in front of a large group of ecumenical and interreligious guests — something, ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton said, "we are not seeing enough of in our country."
A "Declaration of the ELCA to People of African Descent" that included a confession of the church's complicity in slavery, named racism as a sin, acknowledged the institutional racism that continues within the denomination and vowed to repent and work for racial justice.
And the re-election of Eaton — the first female presiding bishop of the ELCA and now the first to be reelected on the first ballot, according to the denomination.
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Jean Lalanne, né le  à Orthez (Pyrénées-Atlantiques), mort le  à Pau (Pyrénées-Atlantiques), est un général de brigade de la Révolution française, et un colonel de l'Empire.

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Général de la Révolution française promu en 1793
Naissance en octobre 1756
Décès en mars 1841
Naissance à Orthez
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Décès à 84 ans
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