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Was it really a moose attack?
By craigmedred on July 8, 2016 • ( 1 Comment )
Ivory carver Fred Mayac with some of his art/courtesy Alaska Fur Exchange
Fifty-year-old Fred Mayac may never be able to tell authorities what happened to him in Anchorage's Campbell Creek Estuary Park in June where he was first thought to have been the victim of an assault, then a bear mauling, and finally a moose stomping.
A month on from when Mayac was found beaten and bloody on the edge of a dirt road along the park near the west end of an upscale Anchorage neighborhood, the ivory carver originally from Nome remains unconscious in an Anchorage hospital.
Meanwhile, questions have arisen about what exactly happened to him only about a half mile from where President Barack Obama late last summer enjoyed a private dinner with a handful of Alaskans at a mansion on the shores of Campbell Lake.
"We've had detectives here a couple times," Wayne Hanson, Mayac's one-time employer at Arctic Bed and Breakfast, said Friday. At least once the detectives brought along mug shots of people who might be somehow involved with Mayac.
Hanson admits to being skeptical of the moose story.
"It wasn't no moose," he said. "Some guy picked (Mayac) up here."
Police seem to have backed away from the moose theory, too.
"This case is still open and under investigation," Anchorage Police Department spokeswoman Jennifer Castro said in an email response to questions on Friday. "We've never officially called it anything. I believe that Fish and Game provided their own conclusions. But we are still reviewing evidence and have not ultimately determined what happened to the man."
That is somewhat different from what APD said in a "Community Message" posted on June 9 reporting a critically injured and then unidentified man had been found in the Campbell Lake area a day earlier.
"Police conducted a search in the area to determine any possible clues as to what happened to the man" that statement said. "After further investigating and working with medical staff at the hospital, it was determined that the male was likely attacked by a bear. Police have notified Fish and Game about the incident."
Fish and Game investigated, shot a black bear that didn't seem afraid of people before the investigation was complete, and eventually concluded there was no evidence any bear was involved in the attack on Mayac. That left only one possible wild animal that could have done the damage – a moose.
Ken Marsh, the spokesman for Fish and Game, then put out a press release saying a "Moose Likely Responsible."
"No evidence indicating the presence of a bear was found at the scene" that statement said. "Conversations with Anchorage police later confirmed that a moose had been seen in the vicinity of the attack on the night the man was injured. Officers said the animal had appeared agitated.
"Prior to concluding their investigation, biologists received additional information about injuries sustained by the man in the attack. The injuries were consistent with those of a moose attack. Biologists found nothing to suggest any of the injuries were caused by a bear."
But the possibility that a human or humans was likely responsible appears to be now under investigation.
Hanson suspects that the individual who picked Mayac up at the B&B is somehow connected to whatever happened near Campbell Lake. Maybe, Hanson said, someone thought Mayac had valuable ivory or a stash of money from his carving business.
"There was a big shop out behind my place where he worked," Hanson said. Mayac spent his time there when he wasn't busy as night manager and housekeeper at the budget-priced B&B on Arctic Boulevard in Midtown only about a block from the Northern Lights McDonald's Restaurant in an evolving part of the city once known for its massage parlors.
A preschool and childcare center now butts up against the businesses that used to attract a lot of male traffic, but some rough edges remain in this part of the state's largest city.
"Some other guy got worked over with a hammer here the other day," said Hanson, who believes there are good reasons to believe something other than a moose attack might have happened to Mayac.
Unfortunately, Mayac might never be able to tell anyone what because he is in a coma.
"It's very unusual for a coma to last more than a few weeks at most," according to the HealthTalk.org. Most people unconscious for that long are considered to have slipped into a vegetative or minimally conscious state, although there is always hope for recovery.
People who have suffered traumatic brain injuries have been known to regain consciousness months later, and there is a record of at last one patient regaining consciousness after 20 months.
Hanson has been a regular visitor to see Mayac where he is on life support at the Alaska Native Medical Center. Hanson remains hopeful for his friend though he noted that "nothing has changed very much.
"He is still in a coma. He has a lot of tubes coming out of him."
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Interesting. So this call could be a case of Alaskan's obsession with bear attacks? Not surprising. Blame the bear first. Blame humans as an afterthought. There are 330,000 people living in Anchorage and 100? bears. And humans consistently attack and kill way more people than bears do. But when we get a chance, we ignore statistics and immediately blame a nearby bear and shoot it dead. Doh!
Possibly this same mindset played out on the Nome-Council Road with the disappearance of Joseph Balderas. There was a massive search of the backcountry near where his vehicle was found. Folks I talked to suspected that he must have been attacked by a bear. But what did he do for a job? He was a clerk for a court judge. Any chance someone saw him in a court room as the judge he worked for sentenced a friend or relative? Any chance that same someone saw the perfect opportunity for revenge when they spotted this guy running down the road 45 miles out of Nome with nobody around? As in Anchorage, humans kill way more than bears. So instead of a massive backcountry search, perhaps they should have been checking every truck bed in Council and Nome for blood. And checking with everyone that travelled the road, and possibly had a motive, during the day he disappeared. But why take the effort and do that when you can easily just blame a bear.


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Kyle Lent
Producing, Recording, Mixing
I've been a musician and recording engineer for more than twenty years. I started, like many in this field, by listening to Beatles vinyl and wanting to know how they made those sounds! For me, playing an instrument was always intertwined with wanting to be able to record those sounds. In middle school, I got a little Fostex 4-track recorder and spent my time recording and bouncing tracks down. Since then, I've made it into my full-time job and joy to work with artists in producing, recording, and mixing their records.
I live in Austin, TX with my wife and two daughters, and work out of my studio, The Audio Village, which I've owned and operated since 2005 and done dozens and dozens of records over the years.
I also work on staff at The Austin Stone as Director of Music, where I produce, engineer, and mix our records, most recently With/In (Capitol; Re:Think). I also manage our label, Austin Stone Music, working with dozens of songwriters, as well as a team of talented promotion, resource, marketing, and legal folks!
Here are some projects I've been a part of recently, in various capacities. Click on a link to listen in Spotify (most can be found on any streaming platforms).
Sincerely, Logan Daniel Garza, forthcoming full-length
First single, "Any Other Way", out now
"The Wait Is Over"/"No Hay Más Espera", Austin Stone Worship (Capitol/Re:Think)
With/In, Austin Stone Worship (Capitol/Re:Think)
"My Heart Now" & "Nothing Can Separate" , Lumins (Capitol/Re:Think)
"A Human Disaster" & "Shine", Aaron Peace
Austin Stone online services
"Graves Into Gardens" & "Touch of Heaven", JARRYD
Go Conference 2020 & 2019, SEBTS
Every Moment, Garden City
Nothing To Lose, Flatland Holler
Some Things Never Die, EVERS
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The Reveille Vol 3, Austin Stone Worship (Capitol/Re:Think)
Everflow, Austin Stone Worship (Capitol/Re:Think)
I've owned and operated The Audio Village since 2015. Our current location is in south Austin, TX on a 5-acre property. It's a relaxing place to come and create, away from the city, but only a short drive into downtown Austin. The Audio Village has a 25′ x 25′ tracking room, as well as a 19′ x 10′ control room, and a 16′ x 13′ lounge.
The studio is a Pro Tools based studio, built around a Toft console and utilizing a highly hybrid approach: we have tons of analog outboard gear as well as extensive software, including plug-ins and soft synths. We also have a Yamaha Baby Grand in the tracking room, as well as tons of instruments, guitars, amps, Rhodes, etc. For a full list of gear, visit The Audio Village. I would be honored to have you come record with me or work on a mixing project together.
Additionally, I often do a lot of "distance" work, where I may record guitars/bass/keys/drums/etc. for a client who does not travel to Austin. Other times I may consult on the production of a project, even helping with budget, workflow, royalty structure, etc. We can figure out a great way to solve any needs you may have! Send me a message and let's figure it out!
What kinds of services do you offer?
Over the years, I've done work in just about every avenue of record-making. I own a studio and do lots of production and engineering, and work extensively in post-production in mixing. But I've also done lots of songwriting, arranging, performing; I also do a lot of "distanced" guitar, keys, and percussion tracking (taking existing productions and recording these elements at my studio in Austin.) Further, I am actively involved many things in the non-"creation" side of record-making, including helping project manage records, develop marketing strategies and plans, and communicate with labels.
Most often these days, I tend to mix records more than anything, just given the nature of distance and availability of all parties! But I'd love to work with you to figure out how I can best serve your project. Send me a message!
Why shouldn't I just produce/record/mix/etc myself? Why are some things worth outsourcing?
Obviously, it is up to the artist to decide what parts of their production they want to do themselves, and what parts they want to bring someone in on to assist. Simply put, I've learned, in over 20 years of record-making, that almost always, collaboration is better. With rare exceptions, it leads to better art overall.
It can be difficult to let go of parts of the process, but typically, trusting someone who isn't as "connected" to the songs as you may be has a huge benefit: they have an objective opinion that you may not. If you've written the songs, arranged the songs, and worked on the songs for years, sometimes the best thing you can do for the songs is allow a professional with a fresh eye a chance to speak into what will make the songs better.
Personally, I highly believe that hiring a Producer is important unless you really feel confident in putting together a project and balancing the technical aspects with the feeling you're going for. I always advise someone to hire a Mixing Engineer to mix their project: unless you have extensive skilled training, Mixing is a combination of technical and creative needs. And again, a Mixing Engineer will hear the songs fresh, without subjectivity, and bring out the best in what has been recorded.
What does it look like to have you mix a song/abum?
It depends on how far along you are in the process and what all I can help with. Most often, I am sent either Pro Tools sessions or audio files via Dropbox or similar, and I'll go from there. I am happy to do drum editing and vocal tuning if that is needed. Additionally, I am happy to add percussion elements to help round out the production, but obviously only if the artist/producer want.
Once we have the final set of tracks, I usually prefer to do a first pass mix on one song (usually the single or the song that is most representative of the whole project), and make sure that it is going in the direction that the artist/producer want. Depending on schedule, mixing the first pass of the first song on a project usually takes two or three days.
What are your rates?
I don't ever want budget to be a primary reason to not be a part of a project, especially one that I love, so please contact me and let's discuss your budget and what is realistic!
Can I be present when you're mixing?
I always leave it up to the artist/band if they want to be present for this incredibly important process; it is, after all, your music. Anyone who wants to be present at any part in the process is more than welcome to!
However, I generally suggest that the best option is for artist/band to be present after the first pass is already completed, once revisions begin. There are a lot of reasons why, but the summary version is that since everyone has their own way of working, those rhythms can often clash in a counter-productive way.
I have a way of working and need to follow that process for the mix to go as smoothly as possible and get the best result, and it can be understandably hard for all those present not to interjection during the process as they hear something. Sometimes the mixing process is a roundabout one: what I try in one moment may be abandoned altogether in the next hour, but sometimes you have to take that detour! That can be hard for those present to be patient through it.
So I usually suggest letting me take a crack and the first mix by myself to get us to a solid first mix as quickly as possible, and then jumping in togethe to tackle revisions.
How should I prep my songs for you to mix?
Here's a pretty extensive document I have on the subject to set everyone up in the best way possible!
Mix Prep
How many revisions do you do for mixes?
In this day and age, limiting the number of revisions on a mix is mostly counterproductive to me! It made sense in the days where mixes were 100% done on analog gear that had to be recalled. However, these days, that is a rarity, and even with analog gear that I may use, I print stems for easy recall and later adjustments.
With that in mind, I don't have a hard and fast number of revisions for a mix, but I do suggest going into the process with the mindset of doing the original mix (Mix1), followed by no more than 3 revisions (Mix2, Mix3, and Final Mix). While there's nothing magical about that number, without a "deadline" (albeit self-imposed), the truth is that we could probably iterate and iterate forever! Imposing a limit on ourselves helps get to the focused goal faster. That being said, I will be happy to revise until you are satisfied!
What sorts of deliverables will I get once a song/album is mixed?
I'm happy to deliver anything specific you need, but in general, I'll provide you with the following of the final mixes:
Final Mix
Final Mix – Vocal Up
Instrumental mix
TV Mix (no lead vocal)
Stems in 48kHz/24-bit
What's a spec mix? Do you do them?
"Spec" mixes usually occur when an artist/producer isn't quite sure who they want to mix their project yet, and have several mixing engineers mix one song to see which feels closest to what they're wanting. The mixing engineer only gets paid for the mix if theirs is used.
I'm usually happy to do a spec mix to see if I may be a good fit! I understand the need for finding the best fit for your music. However, I would say that it usually depends on my schedule an availability on whether or not I am able to accommodate this request! Contact me and let's chat.
Can I send you tracks and have you add guitar/piano/drums/programming/etc.?
Absolutely! I do this all the time. In this day and age, collaboration in this style is more and more common. I track guitars, keys & programming a ton, and since I own my own studio with a great sounding room, we can easily get acoustic drums (or other instruments) tracked. I have tons of gear (guitars, pedals, amps, keyboards, synths, grand piano, Rhodes, etc.) as well as tons of soft synth/emulations to get any sound you're looking for.
What is mastering? Do you master as well?
Mastering is the process of taking the final mix (stereo left & right) and adjusting it to sound best, usually with EQ & compression, be brought up to standard levels (mixes are usually much quieter than what you would hear on the radio or Spotify), and tie the whole project together from song to song so it sounds and feels cohesive. It's an incredibly important step in finishing off your record.
While I have mastered things occasionally, I highly recommend that you hire a mastering engineer to master the mixes that I do for your project. Mastering is such an important and fine art, it is better left to those who specialize in such things. I do not recommend using an "online" mastering tool. While they have their purpose, they do not come close to replacing an actual human being who is making intricate and detailed tweaks to your beloved songs! I have several mastering engineers who I trust and would highly recommend.
Will you consult on production from a distance if I/we cannot come to Austin?
I would love to hear from you and help with your project in any way I can!
© 2020 Kyle Lent


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How Important Is Kissing to a Relationship?
March 24, 2017 by Ashley Papa
There is nothing like a good lip-lock with someone you're really into. But other than simply feeling good, kissing is also an important part of our romantic relationships. Even a study by Oxford University shows that kissing helps us size up potential partners and, once we're in a relationship, it may be a way of getting a someone you're interested in to stick around. So if you're wondering how important kissing is to a relationship, the answer is very.
"Kissing is a big decider of attraction and is a much more pleasurable experience when you're genetically compatible," says love biologist, Dawn Maslar. "Each kiss is a mix of chemicals clues, textures, and tastes that can enhance the attraction or derail it. That's probably why in a Gallup poll 59% of men and 66% of women lost interest after a bad first kiss. It wasn't necessarily about being a bad kisser, but rather not reinforcing the attraction."
It's no surprise that couples who kiss more often tend to be more satisfied with their relationship. But here are six more reasons that show how important kissing is in a relationship you may not have thought about.
1. It increases happiness and provides stress relief.
Kissing naturally relaxes us and is an instant pick-me-up. "When we kiss, it stimulates our brain to release a cocktail of feel-good chemicals that both calm and excite us at the same time," says marriage and family therapist Dr. Sheri Meyers. "When this happens, the desire to connect, bond, and get close to our partner is elevated."
2. It's free, fun, and can be experimental.
Kissing is a great way to express yourself and bring some spontaneity to your relationship. "Take time to explore, taste, lick, and touch each other's lips. See if you can discover something new, like kissing your partner while gazing into each other's eyes. You may find it's a more personal and a deeper experience," says Meyers.
3. It's an escape for both of you.
Often in our hurry-up-and-go lifestyles, kissing our significant other may seem like a passing thought or even a waste of time. But it's the one chance—besides sex—that allows us to disconnect from our busy lives. "Allow kissing to be a moment in itself, without having to lead to something more. Stop thinking about your to-do list when you're in a kiss. Be present and experience all of the sensations. Being in the experience fully will build connection and intimacy," says relationship expert, Marni Battista.
4. It's communication without the talking.
A kiss can communicate that you love and miss a person, and even that you're ready to get busy in the bedroom. It can convey tenderness, passion, and enthusiasm. At the same time, how you kiss can also show another that you're bored or not really feeling it. That said, be mindful of how you kiss your love. "Being able to slow down for a long passionate kiss allows you to take a minute to truly be with your partner as his/her lover."
5. It spurs arousal.
A deep, sensual kiss sets the stage for heightened sexual pleasure. You can show what kind of lover you'll be, since kissing is a good indicator of how great the sex will be. If a partner seems distant or not all there when you're kissing, there might be just as much disconnection during sex. If the kiss is slow and passionate, lovemaking may be just as tender.
6. It keeps the relationship connected and strong.
The more time and effort we put into making sure we kiss our partner throughout the day, the stronger the relationship will be overall. Meyers explains that lips are filled with sensory nerves that send a huge amount of biological information to our brains, prompting it produce oxytocin. "This hormone is most commonly known as the love hormone because it creates intimacy, trust, and builds healthy relationships. The higher those levels, the higher your capacity to love," she says.
So next time you're about to lock lips, remember that it's a fun moment between you and someone special but it's also an important, healthy part of your relationship together. Don't brush a kiss aside as something unimportant, take a little time to do it right. Your lips will thank you.
Ashley Papa
Writer and Author
Ashley is a relationship writer and author of her first novel "Vixen Investigations: The Mayoral Affairs". She writes about it all: sex, love, dating, marriage, and "crimes of the heart".
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The explosion of open API's into wider use has been predicted for years, but if the experience of Programmable Web is any indication, the tools have finally arrived. There were 1,019 new APIs added to our API directory in 2010, two times the number added in 2009. Greater trends on the web are being played out, as social APIs were the most popular and the influence of mobile is clear, writes Adam DuVander, PW's Executive Editor. With all the growth in API's, that means there's even more data out there just waiting to be harnessed.
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Tony Nethercutt, who has held executive sales posts at AdMob, Yahoo and YouTube has signed on with mobile ad network Mojiva as General Manager. Read more in the release.


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Q: What is wrong with this code? How can i correct it? I'm completely new to PHP. So yeah this code might totally make no sense. But anways. I want to ask for help. If someone can tell me what is wrong and or just write correct code.
Basicly what i try make code to do is check if user is logged in, if not then show he login and register link.
If he is logged in then show him his username.
Here is PHP code:
<?php

    require("common.php");

    if(empty($_SESSION['user']))
    {
        echo("Login");
        echo("or");
        echo("Register");
    }

    else
    {
        echo 'Username: ' . $current_user->user_login . "\n";
    }
?>

Code from HTML:(Code that i use to include this code. Not sure if its also...)

Thanks for answers Still not working tho :(
Here is current code, I edited how you guys adviced.
<?php
    session_start()

    require("common.php");

    if(empty($_SESSION['user']))
    {
        echo 'Login';
        echo 'or';
        echo 'Register';
    }

    else
    {
        echo 'Username: ' . $current_user->username . "\n";
    }
?>

A: Are you sure session are starting automatically?
Otherwise you need to add this:
Edit: And also remove the parentethis around echo, it's built-in the language, it's not a function. And escape quotes as well.
<?php
    session_start()

    require("common.php");

    if(empty($_SESSION['user']))
    {
        echo "Login";
        echo "or";
        echo "Register";
    }

    else
    {
        echo 'Username: ' . $current_user->user_login . "\n";
    }
?>

You can also add a php.ini and use session auto_start.
http://www.php.net/manual/en/session.configuration.php#ini.session.auto-start

A: Try this:
if(empty($_SESSION['user']))
{
    echo 'Login';
    echo ' or ';
    echo 'Register';
}

A: First, you need to escape the double quotations in all the escape statements as this:
echo "Login";
echo "or";
echo "Register";

You don't need the parentheses for echo.
Second, in order to use the $_SESSION variable, you need to start the session before that using the function session_start().


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But Root was to add just 11 more runs before he charged at de Grandhomme and only managed to loft the ball to Sodhi at mid-off. The tourists were then three for 68 in the 17th over and the run rate slowed when Ben Stokes joined Eoin Morgan.
The ruling came down just hours before the start of the game, with head coach Tyronn Lue remaining cryptic when speaking about the decision. How does one - effectively - throw soup? Smith is expected to practice on Friday (Saturday, Manila time).
With the ability to still take a knee for a touchback when the ball is kicked into the end zone on a kickoff, this proposed rule change would essentially allow every drive to begin at the 25-yard line without a return if the offense so chooses.


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Mapfre Takes Prologue Victory
In a slow, but thrilling light air finish to the Volvo Ocean Race Prologue, Mapfre edged out Team Brunel to take yet another win.
By Volvo Ocean Race
Prologue onboard Brunel. Photo by Rich Edwards/Volvo Ocean Race. 09 October, 2017
In a down to the wire battle between Mapfre and Brunel, the Spanish team was able to pull just slightly ahead to take the prologue win.Rich Edwards/Volvo Ocean Race
The Spanish MAPFRE team won the Volvo Ocean Race Prologue Leg on Wednesday, holding off a late charge from Team Brunel after Race Management shortened the course, converting the compulsory gate at Cabo de Gata into the finishing line.
For skipper Xabi Fernández and his team, it's a continuation of the success MAPFRE found on Leg 0, where the team was the overall winner of the four-stage leg.
"It's all good on board," Fernández said shortly after crossing the 'virtual' finishing line.
"It's been really good training. It's been a close race and I'm really happy with the team's performance."
Close behind the winner was Team Brunel.
Both of the leading teams owed their performance in large part to a decision they took early in the leg, shortly after the start, when they hugged the coast of Portugal in contrast to the rest of the fleet further offshore.
The coastal route paid in a big way, and less than 24-hours after the start, MAPFRE and Team Brunel held a decisive lead over the fleet, turning this into a two-boat race for victory.
But the chasing pack had a hard-fought battle for third place, with team AkzoNobel squeaking in just ahead of Turn the Tide on Plastic and Vestas 11th Hour Racing.
Leg Zero, prologue start on-board Brunel. Drone photos, Brunel in foreground, fleet in the distance. Photo by Rich Edwards/Volvo Ocean Race. 08 October, 2017
Team Brunel finished just 7 minutes behind Mapfre.Rich Edwards/Volvo Ocean Race
"We had a very good race, very enjoyable. Good close racing," said skipper Simeon Tienpont. "We were in the game all the way. MAPFRE and Brunel went a different route which worked out for them, but with the rest of the fleet we took the best we could out of it and I'm very confident after finishing in third place."
At the back of the pack, Dongfeng Racing held off Team Sun Hung Kai / Scallywag.
With the shortened course putting the finishing line some 120 miles away, the teams will now motorsail to Alicante, the start port of the Volvo Ocean Race. The event Race Village opens Wednesday evening, with entertainment, ceremonies and fireworks.
The teams are expected to arrive beginning in the pre-dawn hours on Thursday, ahead of practice racing on Friday and the MAPFRE in-Port Race Alicante on Saturday. Leg One of the Volvo Ocean Race starts on 22 October.
Volvo Ocean Race Prologue Leg – Positions and finishing times (UTC), 11 October
Mapfre; finished 09:49 UTC
Team Brunel; finished 10:06 UTC
Team AkzoNobel; finished 12:44 UTC
Turn the Tide on Plastic; finished 12:53
Vestas 11th Hour Racing; finished 12:59
Dongfeng Race Team; finished 13:09
Team Sun Hung Kai / Scallywag; 13:17


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Five star display by Reilly
COMRIE Rovers did not have long to wait to open the scoring at the Laggan Park on Saturday.
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Comrie Rovers 6 - 2 Logie Harp
Peter Reilly's goal on four minutes resulted from a fine passing move involving many players, including good lead-up play from Shaun Ward, with Reilly adding the final touch from 18 yards out with the left foot.
Fifteen minutes later Rovers were awarded a free-kick outside the box and Reilly stepped up, guiding the ball home this time with a right-footed strike.
And when the referee blew for a foul in the box it was Reilly again who slotted home for his hat-trick with a great right-footed finish.
Graham Abernethy supplied a through ball to Shaun Ward, who found the net from six yards out with a speculative, right-footed effort.
Logie Harp replied before half time, making the score 3-1 as the teams went in at the break.
The second half also started well for Rovers when a through ball from Colin Cruickshanks found Peter Reilly just inside the box, from where he finished well with a right-footed effort.
The visitors tried hard to breach Comrie's defences and sneaked in another goal as Rovers started to tire.
This was enough to revive the home side and minutes later a cross from Zbigniew Ksiazak saw Keiran O'Donnell on the receiving end and he headed the ball home from close range.
The last goal of the match saw a number of players involved in the build-up before Peter Reilly hit a left-footer from long range, with an assist by Zbigniew Ksiazak.
The super striker was pronounced man of the match for his five-star display.
Afterwards manager Peter Reilly snr told the Herald: "Logie Harp are a good side that play in the first division in Dundee. They came up to us on the back of a 3-3 draw with Coupar Juniors.
"The difference on Saturday was in the finishing and a good all-round team performance from the Rovers."
Mr Reilly hopes to have two more new signings for Saturday's away game at Breadalbane, kick-off 2pm.


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Posted on January 3, 2022 by necsociety
We are delighted to announce Alison Oliver, RN, BSN, RNC-NIC, has joined the NEC Society's team as our Development Coordinator. Alison is a Registered Nurse with 13 years of experience working with NICU babies and families. Her career began at Penn State Children's Hospital where she took a special interest in caring for infants affected by NEC. Three years into her nursing career, Alison moved to San Diego, CA where she worked for Rady Children's Hospital both at the bedside and as a Newborn Screening Nurse Coordinator. In 2019, Alison transferred to the UC Davis NICU, where she continues to work alongside an incredible team of clinicians. For years, Alison has witnessed the devastating outcomes of NEC and is committed to doing all she can to build a world without this menacing disease.
Alison shares, "I am honored and thrilled to join the NEC Society's remarkable team. I have held too many babies who have tragically died of this disease. I have witnessed the incessant pain on patient-families. And, I know the heartache of healthcare providers who do everything we can to prevent and treat NEC. I am eager to use my skills and background to help build a world without this devastating disease."
As our Development Coordinator, Alison's work will focus on building meaningful relationships with patient-families, clinicians, and others who share our vision of a world without NEC. She will also identify new funding opportunities and help ensure the NEC Society has adequate resources to advance its work. By working hand-in-hand with the NEC Society's Board, Staff, and Council, Alison will help us build a financially sustainable organization that is equipped to accelerate the most urgently needed research, education, and advocacy.
Jennifer Canvasser, Founder and Executive Director, shares, "NICU nurses are essential to building a world without NEC. Nurses intimately understand the experience of being blindsided by a NEC diagnosis. Alison will use her years of expertise and insight as a nurse to help us become more impactful. For years, our initiatives and projects have been limited because we haven't had adequate support. Alison will accelerate our pace and capacity so we can better prevent NEC and improve outcomes for babies and their families. We are grateful to the CZI Rare As One Network for the funding that has allowed us to welcome Alison to our team!"
Necrotizing enterocolitis is a devastating intestinal disease that affects vulnerable infants during their first weeks and months of life. The NEC Society was established in 2014 and brings together patient-families, clinicians, scientists, and other diverse stakeholders to build a world without NEC. To learn more and get involved visit NECsociety.org
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Hillsong Justice - Assault with Act of Indecency Results in Return to Ministry
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You see, we are not like the many hucksters who preach for personal profit. We preach the word of God with sincerity and with Christ's authority, knowing that God is watching us. - 2Corinthians 2:17 (NLT)
Hillsong is an international source of rank heresy and unchristian behavior. Founded in 1983 by Brian Houston, Hillsong has grown to cover the globe and is well known for their NYC and London locations as well as their home in Australia. They have become home to several celebrities such as Justin Bieber and Kevin Durant. And why not? They present as the quintessential carnal church that appeals to our flesh and refuses to address our sin. This is the same church that had the "Sleezy Silent Night" production a few Christmas' ago. London once mixed in the club song, "You Got To Move It, Move It" with their worship. Scandals have dogged them since their beginning, with Founder Brian Houston still answering questions about the pedophile abuse churchgoers suffered under his father. More recently we saw a New Jersey Hillsong married pastor step down after sending pictures of his genitalia to a female congregant. Then of course there was the very public embarrassment of Carl Lentz, pastor to the stars who could never answer straight questions about sin. We didn't realize it was because he was having his own affair on his wife at the time.
People ask all the time whether they or their church should listen to Hillsong music, which generates so much of their revenue. The obvious answer for discerning Christians is absolutely not. First of all, you provide money directly to their demonic ministries but beyond that you endorse them tacitly. People see who you listen to and assume they are ok. This is especially true if you are a church. Does Hillsong have some biblical songs? Of course they do! Even false teachers routinely preach correctly! The theology for their songs however must come from their experience as congregants of Hillsong. The same goes for outfits such as Jesus Culture and Bethel Church and Elevation music with Steven Furtick. The bottom line is we should not be listening to sketchy worship music that could be doctrinally wrong and only serves to bring more people to those ministries.
So, what happened this time at Hillsong? A pastor's daughter from Pennsylvania named Anna Crenshaw decided to study abroad at Hillsong in Australia. I can only imagine growing up in churchianity and the heart of the purpose driven explosion, the opportunity to study at Hillsong must have been very coveted. One night at Hillsong she was asked by Jason Mays if she would be staying the night at a party they were both at. Mays probably seemed safe enough being the married son of the head of Human Resources for Hillsong as well as an employee of the church and worship leader. Yet the reports show that while the males at this party were allowed for some reason to have one drink, Hays kept indulging to the point of drunkenness. In a 2018 statement, Crenshaw states:
"Jason grabbed me, putting his hand between my legs and his head on my stomach and began kissing my stomach. I felt his arms and hands wrapped around my legs making contact with my inner thigh, butt and crotch," - Anna Crenshaw
Apparently, another male removed Anna from any further harm as the incident was witnessed by many. Hillsong went into defense mode trying to rehabilitate Mays at Crenshaw's expense. Despite this Jason Mays pled guilty to "assault with an act of indecency" in 2019. Yet even this is downplayed by Houston and Hillsong by declaring it was not the higher charge of sexual assault. Hillsong and even the magistrate tried to minimize this act as a "hug gone wrong." Seriously? Then why in the world would you charge him with an assault? Why after three months had passed since the incident did Hillsong place Jason's wife as the leader of the ministry Anna was serving in? Why had no one spoken to Jason's wife up to that point about the entire incident? When Anna met with the pastoral care team they suggested she find another ministry now that Jason's wife was there. Nothing like victimizing the victim. There would be one Sunday that the two worked the same service and as a result, Jason's lawyer called the police to complain that Crenshaw was going out of her way to be around his wife and family. Who was the perpetrator again? Jason Mays was and he soon returned to leading worship after all this and remained employed by the church. When asked how these things could be true, Brian Houston had the nerve to respond:
"The Lord has forgiven Jason and we felt he deserved another chance after we weighed up the judge's findings and comments. As well as giving consideration to the suspension Jason had served and the conditions he had met. He was restored to paid work and volunteering, which we believe to be in line with biblical principles of discipline and restoration. One thing I do know is that we are not talking about a sexual predator here. We're talking about a young man, young married man who did something stupid. Got much drunker than he should, which is an issue that we should keep addressing, and got himself in a bad situation." - Brian Houston
Really? A 23-year-old married worship leader and employee commits an assault with an act of indecency on a woman not his wife, then tries to downplay it, then has his lawyer call the police to victimize her further, and you think this is within the biblical standard for discipline and restoration? It is not surprising as this is the norm for apostate churches today. The primary focus is on protecting the brand. Secondarily, the focus is on this unbiblical form of restoration. Throw enough shade at the victim and they will go away but it is crucial that the accused return to their previous role to give the appearance that nothing was ever wrong. In November 2006 Ted Haggard was the head of the National Association of Evangelicals and then he was accused by a male prostitute of paid homosexual sex with crystal meth for decades. Haggard denied until he could not and then stepped down in disgrace. Just three years later and to this very day however, Ted Haggard is still an evangelical pastor. Mark Driscoll stole $250,000 in tithe monies and wrecked the faith of thousands in Seattle yet just a couple years later he would open a new church in Arizona, where he serves until this day. Tullian Tchividjian returned to ministry after an affair declaring it was ok because the woman's actions were consensual! Nothing to do with his wife at the time! Israel Houghton? Still out there making money from "Christian" music despite his messy divorce and unfaithfulness. This is simply how the Evangelical Industrial Complex operates. The official response from Hillsong to the 60 minutes expose left much to be desired. First there was the excuse making for the perp:
There are several reasons why Jason Mays was given another opportunity to remain on staff including the comments of the magistrate who chose not to record a conviction, asserted the "low level objective seriousness of the offence" and acknowledged that it occurred in the presence of several other people who did not fully corroborate her version of the events. Jason was placed on a two-year good behaviour bond for 'assault with act of indecency' (not sexual assault), including stringent requirements that he has followed diligently. Additionally, the Magistrate spoke to the significant punishment already received through his employer (Hillsong) with suspension relating to paid work and volunteering activities. Jason works in an administrative role and is not, and never has been, in a leadership position. One of the cornerstones of our Biblical beliefs as Christians is forgiveness and redemption. It is important Jason is allowed this as well. - Hillsong Church
So, based on the actions of the worldly magistrate you restored Mays? Who cares what the world thinks? Who cares if they minimize an assault with an act of indecency? Should the church? Is your defense essentially, well yeah he assaulted her but it wasn't rape! Is that the pathetic standard you set as an international church with the world watching? The cornerstone of Christian teaching is indeed forgiveness and redemption but not as it relates to ministry positions of employment with the church. God will forgive Jason and still redeem him if his repentance was real. That does not mean he must be restored somehow to where he was when he made the offense! God might very well forgive a contrite Tullian Tchividjian but he should never preach again! Also, from the Hillsong statement:
"In relation to Ms Anna Crenshaw, when she brought the initial allegation to our attention, we immediately began an investigation. Care was extended to Ms. Crenshaw throughout the process. At no time was she discouraged from filing a formal complaint or participating in legal proceedings, and it was Hillsong that reported the matter to police." - Hillsong Church
Was it care to initially pretend the incident was not serious? Was it care to insist on putting the perpetrator back on stage to sing? Was it care to move the perpetrator's wife into a direct leadership role over the victim? You are patting yourself on the back for not breaking the law regarding attempting to discourage her? How low have you set the bar for yourself? Do you want to know what you taught young Jason Mays?
"This story of ours has evolved into a weapon that's been used against the Church," - Jason Mays
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Brazil Political crisis: Minister José Dirceu leaves the government
The Brazilian Minister of Civil Affairs José Dirceu announced this evening his resignation from the government of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
During his discourse José Dirceu said that he will return to his earlier position as a representative in the national congress allied with the Workers Party. He said that he will defend the government against those "who want to interrupt the democratic process and want to destabilize the government of president Lula". He said that he is leaving with "clean hands", "a heart without bitterness" and with "a raised head".
Dirceu is the victim of a serious political crisis in Brazil because of accusations of governmental corruption. Dirceu was one of the most important ministers in President Lula's government.
The crisis worsened after declarations of Roberto Jefferson, president of the PTB, a party allied with the PT. This Tuesday, Jefferson said to a Congressional Commission that minister José Dirceu and the President of the Workers' Party, José Genoíno, were involved in the payment of bribes to Brazilian congressional representatives.
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"New denunciations of political corruption create severe political crisis in Brazil" — Wikinews, June 6, 2005
"Corruption endangers Brazilian government" — Wikinews, May 29, 2005
"Brazil: Chief of staff resigns" — UPI, June 17, 2005
"Brazil's cabinet chief of staff resigns" — Agencies, China Daily, June 17, 2005
Eraldo Peres. "Brazil's Cabinet Chief of Staff Resigns Amid Vote-Buying Scandal" — AP, June 16, 2005
"Íntegra do discurso de José Dirceu" — Partido dos Trabalhadores, June 16, 2005
Nelson Motta e Ana Paula Marra. "José Dirceu anuncia afastamento da Casa Civil" — Radiobras, June 16, 2005
Fabíola Salvador. "José Dirceu pede demissão" — O Estado de São Paulo, June 16, 2005
Ana Paula Ribeiro. "Após escândalo do "mensalão, José Dirceu deixa ministério da Casa Civil" — Folha de São Paulo, June 16, 2005
Nelson Motta and Ana Paula Marra. "Official: Brazil aide to quit amid scandal" — Reuters, June 14, 2005
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Growing your hair out can seem like it takes forever. In fact, the average rate that our hair grows is about 0.5 inches per month and 6 inches per year. Try these foods for hair growth and see if that rate improves for you!
No matter how hard we wish for it, it will always be a long process. If it wasn't, imagine how much money you would need to spend on hair clippers or getting it done by a stylist. Yikes!
There's actually an old rumor out there that getting your hair cut regularly will speed up its growth. This is unfortunately a myth. While cutting your hair can make it appear thicker, it does not make it grow faster.
So, what does make it grow faster?
Believe it or not, what you eat plays a huge role in the health of your hair. If you can make sure you're getting the proper vitamins and minerals in your diet, you will be giving your hair what it needs to stay healthy. Having healthy hair will result in optimal hair growth and will ensure that you get those 6 inches per year or more!
Things like biotin, zinc, iron, vitamin A, C and E are all essential for achieving healthy hair, nails and a healthier you overall!
With that being said, we're going to look at 10 super healthy, vitamin packed foods that will get you on track to a longer and healthier head of hair.
A deficiency in zinc and omega-3 fatty acids has been known to contribute to hair loss. There are a variety of nuts that contain these nutrients such as walnuts, almonds, pecans and cashews.
Nuts make great snacks and you can even get all of the essential nutrients from almond milk. This is probably one of the easiest foods you can add to your diet!
Hair is made of a protein called keratin, so what better food to eat for hair growth than a protein rich one like eggs!
Not only are they high in protein but they also contain biotin which helps strengthen hair and nails.
There are a ton of different ways to cook them and they can be used in all sorts of different recipes. Eggs are a must have in any diet!
Omega-3 fatty acids promote healthy, lush hair and salmon is rich with them. Your body can't produce these fatty acids on its own so it is important to add foods to your diet that contain them. Aside from that, they have been known to reduce bad cholesterol and lower inflammation.
Salmon may be on the pricey side but you do not need to consume a large amount to get your daily dose. One to two servings a week would suffice.
Chances are you've heard of this one before. Avocados are an extremely healthy fruit that is surprisingly very popular. They contain healthy fats and vitamin E, the latter of which is important for maintaining a healthy scalp.
People think that having healthy hair is most important for hair growth and tend to overlook that their scalp needs some love as well. Vitamin E helps protect your scalp from free radicals and impurities that can affect your hair growth.
Sweet potatoes contain beta-carotene which the body converts to Vitamin A. This is an essential vitamin for preventing dry and broken hair. They are inexpensive, taste amazing and are a great food to add to any fall dish!
Sunflower seeds are another food that is rich in Vitamin E. They are also a popular snack that is inexpensive.
You'll often see people eating them right out of the bag but when you buy them in their shell-less form they are a great addition to pretty much any salad.
Don't be afraid to get creative and add them to different dishes!
Oysters may be the most expensive food on this list, but they are also the best source of zinc. Zinc is a nutrient essential for preventing hair loss as it helps strengthen hair follicles which are what keeps your hair in tact. That's why one of the most common supplements for early stage hair loss are zinc supplements.
It also helps balance your hormone levels which is a common culprit when it comes to hair loss.
Beans are a great source of protein, zinc, biotin and iron. All those things together make for a powerful food when it comes to healthy hair. It's also a great option for vegans to get the protein you might be missing out on.
In addition, it's arguably the cheapest food option on here in terms of how much you get for the money.
With the fall season just around the corner, I think a hearty chilli may be in order!
We've been talking a lot about protein so you shouldn't be surprised to see red meat on the list. Red meat contains protein, we all know that. But, it is also rich in iron as well.
Iron helps your body deliver oxygen to its cells, including hair follicles. Having a lack of protein and iron in our diets has been linked to hair loss.
Spinach is a fantastic superfood that yields a ton of health benefits. It is rich in iron, vitamin C, beta-carotene and antioxidants which all support healthy hair and its growth.
Spinach is super easy to cook and can also be used in a ton of dishes or just simply as a side. You should have no problem adding this one to your diet!
Those are just 10 out of many different foods that contain healthy nutrients that help with faster hair growth and even help aid in hair loss. Not only that, but they are foods that should be incorporated into everyone's diet because of their long-term health benefits.
Whether you're experiencing issues with your hair or not, eating these foods daily can have profound effects on your health overall. I highly recommend giving them a try!
Thanks Amelia! I'll ultimately defer to the author, Adam, for this question. However, based on my knowledge I would say that the foods take care of the nutrients to promote proper nutrition as the baseline for new growth. While it isn't the best practice to wash your hair every day, if your hair needs a wash I don't see the need to wait any period of time. Thoughts Adam?
Thanks for your valuable suggestion about Best Foods For Hair Growth.
Hey Amelia. Glad you enjoyed the article! Ashley is correct. These foods act as a baseline to ensure that you're getting the proper nutrients for optimal hair growth. With that being said, there is no need to wait any amount of time to wash your hair. Just incorporate these foods into your diet and wash your hair as you normally would. I would suggest investing in a good shampoo that contains natural ingredients and oils like jojoba oil and sweet almond oil as they promote healthy hair. Hope that helps!
Hi Ashley, Thanks a lot for sharing such an informative article about hair grow foods. I love hair care. I worried about hair grow and strong. Now I follow your 10 best foods for my hair. I hope it will help me to grow hair and strong.


Because a security is a financial instrument, it has certain qualities that make it valuable in the market and sells or buys it because of its core capabilities. Securities that are difficult to trade on a typical financial market are commonly referred to as non-marketable securities. In particular, you may be concerned that employees claim that their contracts are contracts to be followed with care. The law was amended in the United States on March 26, 2013, so that the first person to introduce it is the person who benefits from patent protection. Imagine my disappointment that there would be no lump sum payment even if the case had already been resolved.
There are consequences, your credit can take a penny for a result. Of course, you have to pay a registration fee. Interest rates and maturity depend on the banks. The exchange is intended to serve those who are not yet covered by their employer and who are not covered by a government program such as Medicare or Medicaid. The first shares purchased by investors are those that are then traded in the securities industry.
Only adequate security is given. During an audit, it must be an ISA standard or national auditing standards and, in the case of a legal audit, it must not be restricted in any way. Full disclosure will take place, this is an earlier conclusion.
Without a conflict of interest policy, you can have an employee establish a business relationship with another organization that is putting your business at risk, but you are not eligible because your policy was not detailed. It is important for each partner to know what he expects of others. If a partner is disappointed with the way the club evolves, this tends to eliminate interest over time.
The first company will always be the hardest to receive. Many companies like to take their money and help them get a patent. You must arrange to meet with manufacturers to discuss pricing and to exercise due diligence to ensure that you are not in a strong competitive position. You want to list an article. There are many people who will say that the customer is always perfect. If there are things I can not share for privacy reasons, I can consider some suggestions that will help you get the most out of your DircTV services.
With the ubiquitous nature of social networks such as Facebook and Twitter, it's also important to keep experts online. Most information about the organization is ads and statements without support. More and more people think that chemtrails are real.
If you can not, there are many ways to earn a degree for a lot less. It was reasonable to show them honest results. The likely outcome of all your climate decisions will be to increase carbon dioxide emissions and accelerate the day when the weather will become unstable. Every time you make a decision, this decision directly or indirectly affects countless men and women. The vast majority of people may not see sharp declines in premiums or appreciable premium growth. Unfortunately, many people agree with them. The people who voted for him.


Hats Off to Halloween is an unusual four-way geometric design. The four witch hats and the corner pumpkins are set up with a precise back-stitched outline that ensures that each shape is identical. The striking seasonal composite border has six steps and the simple oblique couched rows in the background area echo the slant of the witch hats. The corner pumpkins are shaded in Wildflowers.


James Harden went from a sixth man to a leading scorer when he was traded from Oklahoma City to Houston. Now, he's more than just a scorer—he's the NBA's most valuable player. By Lee Jenkins.
Thanks to a selfless coach, the sons of Mexican migrants in a dirt-poor California town turned their backs on drugs and gangs and built an athletic dynasty. But what would they do without him? By Gary Smith.


In Limburg, a bizarre new coaster is built. In the field of attraction builder Vekoma appeared in recent days, a test setup of a mysterious prototype. It is unclear for some rollercoaster it goes.
Dubai summer temperatures can soar well above 100 degrees but you'd never know it from inside IMG's World of Adventure.
The world's largest indoor theme park is set to open later this month. The 1.5 million-square foot facility features roller coasters, thrill rides, a haunted house so scary you have to be 15 or older, Marvel superheroes and Cartoon Network characters—and even live animals.
We have learn't that Alton Towers planning application for Secret Weapon 8 the long-awaited wooden rollercoaster, has now been approved by Staffordshire Moorlands District Council.
Construction is expected to start next month which is scheduled for a 2018 opening.
How big could Tayto Park be?
With populations of 5 million and 9.5 million people, Norway and Sweden are home to 3 and 4 successful theme parks respectively but until relatively recently Ireland didn't have any, that has before Tayto Park opened its doors in 2010.
Plans could move forward next month for a brand new Flamingo Land theme park - and this time it would be indoors.
Skin Snatchers has been announced as the brand new live action horror maze joining Alton Towers Scarefest.
Alton Towers Scarefest will return for Halloween 2016 on 8th-9th, 15th-16th and 21st-31st October. This year's event includes Skin Snatchers, Sub Species: The End Games and Terror of the Towers: What Lies Within. There will also be plenty of family frights, including Skelvin's Spooky Storytime, Phil & Franklyn's Ghoul School, and Patch's Trick-Or-Treat Party!
The themed hotel is UK's first to be designed exclusively for young families.
A new CBeebies Land Hotel designed exclusively for youngsters is opening at Alton Towers.
The new hotel will be built near CBeebies Land which was launched at Alton Towers Resort two years ago.
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When it comes to keeping your calorie intake under control, simple changes to your regular diet can reap big rewards in terms of fat loss. One of the biggest challenges people often face (myself included) is preventing yourself from feeling hungry between meals. These hunger spikes can cause moments of extreme weakness and can easily see you nipping to the corner shop & eating a few hundred calories of junk.
When you have made changes to you diet to reduce calories in your breakfast and lunch, late morning & late afternoon can be full of temptation. For me, late morning was my weak point. I have found that having a protein shake as part of my regular calorie controlled breakfast keeps me feeling full and hunger free all morning. This often has the knock on effect of me not feeling particularly hungry at lunchtime. As I work behind a desk in an office – I always pop out to buy lunch, a lack of extreme hunger again really helps you stick to a controlled meal…shopping for food when hungry makes it much harder to be controlled in your choices.
If you find that your weak point is late afternoon – try having a protein shake to finish your lunch instead. Protein shakes are very filling & in the case of most vegan protein shakes, only contain about 110Kcal…about the same as a tiny 'diet' snack bar which is far less filling. Your body also takes a lot longer to digest and process protein, so you also feel fuller for longer.
One final trick that can help you last between meals without snacking is to drink cold water – this will help feel that your stomach is full whilst slowing your metabolism down a little.
We'll go into other simple diet changes in other posts, but it is important to remember that it is much easier to lose and keep off body fat long term by making small changes to your lifestyle. By doing this you can take control of your body & the way you look.


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  constructor(notification) {
    this.data = notification;
  }

  getData() {
    return this.data;
  }

  getTitle() {
    return this.data.title;
  }

  getMessage() {
    return this.data.body;
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"I think he should be a little embarrassed by that. I thought the Welsh are meant to be tough," the recently retired Gerrard chipped in.
The Liverpool legend was not fouled by Ramsey's antics and lashed out at him. The LA Galaxy player confirmed that he met with MK Dons management over possibly taking over the League One club but he said the offer came too soon.
Former Manchester United defender and fellow retired Three Lions player Rio Ferdinand seemed to agree with Gerrard.
"I think there was a bit of overreacting from Ramsey. I think if he was a foreign player we'd be going mad," Ferdinand said.
Olivier Giroud, who tussled with Cavani at the tunnel, scored the penalty, equalizing for the Gunners after they had gone down courtesy of Cavani's 18th minute opener. Marco Veratti own goal gave Arsenal the lead in the 59th minute, while Luka Moura kept PSG's hopes of topping the group alive as he forced Alex Iwobi to score an own goal as well.
Coach Unai Emery would be happy with the 2-2 draw at the Emirates as both sides struggle for the top spot in the group. Cavani lost two chances to send PSG ahead but he would be consoled with the fact that PSG are ahead due to better head-to-head record.


Up to the preceding article, places where losses occur were discussed and methods for determining losses by calculation were explained. From this article, we will calculate the heat produced by losses thus determined, and will describe how to determine whether values are within maximum ratings for the conditions of actual use, and explain approaches to dealing with cases where maximum ratings are exceeded and the like. Originally, the reason for determining losses (efficiency) is to check whether the junction temperature Tj of an IC chip or transistor chip exceeds the maximum rating and confirm that a power supply circuit operates reliably and safely under the required conditions.
The results calculated in "Example of Power Loss Calculation for a Power Supply IC" are used. The conditions for which losses were calculated and the loss calculation results are indicated as well.
As in the table on the right, the output current IO is 2 A. The maximum ambient temperature of use is set to 85°C. Under these conditions, we consider the HTSOP-8 package for the power supply IC. The HTSOP-8 is a standard surface-mount SO package, with a metal plate exposed on the rear surface.
Heat calculations ultimately determine the junction temperature Tj of the IC chip. Many IC data sheets provide graphs of allowable losses, but allowable losses also ultimately depend on Tj. Below is an equation for calculation of Tj. Of course this equation is not particularly special, but is merely a general equation representing Tj.
Thermal resistance information is needed for calculations. In many cases, IC data sheets provide this information together with conditions. Below is an extract from a data sheet. A graph of allowable losses under these conditions is also provided.
We see that the thermal resistance θja differs with the number of layers of the mounting board. Here, a single-layer board is assumed, and so "condition ①" is used in calculations.
Tjmax is 150°C, and so the result is completely beyond what is acceptable. We tried inserting numerical values into the equation and calculating, but upon arranging the conditions, this result came up. The 1.008 W line that is added to the allowable loss graph already exceeds the allowable loss for condition ①. The position of intersection of the line for Ta=85°C and ① indicates the allowable power under condition ①, and it is clear at a glance that 1.008 W far exceeds this. Moreover, once it is understood that θja is 189.4°C/W, Tjmax rises above 150°C merely due to the heat generated for a loss of 1.008 W, and so from the calculations it is clear that in actuality, under these conditions, the device cannot be used.
However, the calculations are necessary in order to clarify what is possible, to what extent it is possible, and how to proceed to make it possible.
We have determined that, in order to complete the design while satisfying the required specifications, measures to address heat generation are necessary. In the next article, we will describe an example of such countermeasures.
・Losses are determined for use in thermal design.
・Heat dissipation measures are taken in order that Tj does not exceed the absolute maximum rating.


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Good news on the doorstep…Monday's Oklahoman (June 22) has as its lead story the movement in the Oklahoman Democratic Party to open its primaries to registered independents.
New Democratic Party Chair Mark Hammons promotes the idea and expresses optimism that delegates to the continuation of the recessed May state convention will embrace the change on July 25 when the state convention is reconvened.
Oklahoma Democrats have been marginalized in recent elections, and now have no representation in Congress, no statewide elected officials, and a tiny and shrinking minority in both houses of the state legislature.
The Brennan Institute, Change Oklahoma, the Brennan Society, and others have been working for four months or longer to open Democratic Party primaries in Oklahoma. More recently, many current and former elected officials and party leaders have publicly joined the cause.
Opening our primaries is the right thing to do.
Democrats have always favored more participation in our democracy and easier access to the political process. We are the party promoting voting rights. Defending the status quo will only accelerate the marginalization and slow implosion of our electoral fortunes.
Let's support this idea and the positive leadership of our new state chair and give success a chance. Our lives and the life and health of our state is at stake. Act like your life depends on it…because it does!
Note: An emeritus professor at the University of Central Oklahoma and Oklahoma City University, Guild was on two occasions the Democratic nominee in the state's Fifth U.S. Congressional District.


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considering this problem, you may find it beneficial to evaluate your costs with (and without) Avenal water remediation services.
Consider this hypothetical example. A client in Avenal returns home after a fun-filled weekend trip to find the adjacent home's above-ground swimming pool sprang a leak. A big volume of water escaped and ran downhill into the customer's lawn, causing a flood there. Water collected around the yard deck.
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package org.springframework.test.context.web.socket;

import org.springframework.context.ConfigurableApplicationContext;
import org.springframework.test.context.ContextCustomizer;
import org.springframework.test.context.MergedContextConfiguration;
import org.springframework.web.context.WebApplicationContext;

/**
 * {@link ContextCustomizer} that instantiates a new {@link MockServerContainer}
 * and stores it in the {@code ServletContext} under the attribute named
 * {@code "javax.websocket.server.ServerContainer"}.
 *
 * @author Sam Brannen
 * @since 4.3.1
 */
class MockServerContainerContextCustomizer implements ContextCustomizer {

	@Override
	public void customizeContext(ConfigurableApplicationContext context, MergedContextConfiguration mergedConfig) {
		if (context instanceof WebApplicationContext) {
			WebApplicationContext wac = (WebApplicationContext) context;
			wac.getServletContext().setAttribute("javax.websocket.server.ServerContainer", new MockServerContainer());
		}
	}

	@Override
	public boolean equals(Object other) {
		return (this == other || (other != null && getClass() == other.getClass()));
	}

	@Override
	public int hashCode() {
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World Bank, BRICS bank to strengthen cooperation in infrastructure development
Source: Xinhua | September 10, 2016, Saturday | Online Edition
WORLD Bank Group and the New Development Bank (NDB) set up by the BRICS nations on Friday signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen their cooperation in addressing global infrastructure needs.
The memorandum, signed by World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim and NDB President K.V. Kamath, formalized the World Bank Group-NDB knowledge partnership, paving the way for the two institutions to explore country-level cooperation that would primarily focus on infrastructure, the World Bank said in a statement.
"Signing this agreement enables our institutions to strengthen our collaboration. When the world's multilateral banks work closely together, and support development that promotes inclusive growth in low- and middle-income countries, the poor and the vulnerable benefit the most," Kim said.
Under the agreement, the World Bank and the NDB will explore and pursue opportunities for the co-financing of projects, facilitate knowledge exchange regarding their operations in accordance with their respective policies and procedures, explore opportunities for advisory services and facilitate secondments and staff exchanges.
"We greatly appreciate timely support offered by the World Bank Group throughout our establishment process, and look forward to advancing and deepening our cooperation," Kamath said. "We at the NDB, will listen, learn and collaborate to promote sustainable infrastructure development in our member countries."
Headquartered in Shanghai, the NDB was jointly founded by the BRICS countries of China, Russia, Brazil, India and South Africa in July 2014 and became fully operational in February 2016. Aiming to promote infrastructure and sustainable development with an initial focus on BRICS countries, the bank also complements the efforts of other financial institutions to realize the common goal of global growth.


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Dawn Maracle and Alfredo Barahona of KAIROS. Photo: The United Church of Canada
Indigenous and Newcomer Friendships: Building Relationships of Solidarity
by Stephanie Strachan
Guests of the Festival of Faith were invited to participate in a workshop presented by Alfredo Barahona and Dawn Maracle that shared experiences with the KAIROS Blanket Exercise and the KAIROS project, Indigenous and Newcomer Friendships for a Just and Inclusive Community. While commissioners were beginning to gather for the first business of the 43rd General Council, these guests participated in personal and honest dialogue about colonization, reconciliation, and friendship-building.
Throughout the conversation, it became clear that newcomers to Canada—who are often not educated about the Indigenous peoples of this land, or even that there are Indigenous peoples—learn from the Indigenous peoples of Canada that stories and effects of colonization are largely similar. There has been genuine interest from both Indigenous peoples and newcomers to learn the histories of the other.
Barahona and Maracle educated members from the wider church about the limitations that colonial structures present to Indigenous peoples of any area of the world. These individuals, at different places in their journey to ally-ship, found that the intimate workshop provided a safe-space to discuss local and wider concerns for relations with Indigenous peoples.
Ultimately, global citizens will have to come together with an open, respectful frame of mind to begin to develop an anti-colonial framework of cooperation, common good, and collectivity.
"This is the time in history we're meant to come together," says Maracle. "We have to learn about each other, and we have to do it before it's too late."
As the proposed regions will be decided at this General Council, a workshop on Indigenous and newcomers friendship opens the door to deepening the communication and friendships between neighbouring communities.
Barahona remarked, "The notion of church as the centre of community versus community of the centre of the church determines how we operate and relate to people."
Alfredo Barahona and Dawn Maracle offered the following suggestions when making connections with local Indigenous peoples:
There is never one-way learning, especially for Indigenous peoples and newcomers. Indigenous and newcomer groups nearly always learn from each other.
Try to learn more than what has been taught to you.
Sometimes, you have to go where people are; you cannot always expect people—and relationships—to come to you.
Respect the moment and time when people in your community and surrounding communities are ready to teach you about their ways.
Newcomers are clearly aware that there is more in common than was previously known, but there is also shame and guilt for not being aware of colonial histories.
You can learn more about the KAIROS Blanket Exercise and the Indigenous and Newcomer Friendships program to help form healthy friendships in your local community.


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module NW.Error where

import Control.Monad
import Data.List
import Data.Maybe
import System.Directory
import System.Exit
import System.IO

import NW.Util

dbgMsg :: Bool -> String -> IO ()
dbgMsg b str
	| b = putStrLn $ "debug: " ++ str
	| otherwise = return ()

errMsg :: String -> IO ()
errMsg = hPutStr stderr . ("error: " ++)

errMsgn :: String -> IO ()
errMsgn = hPutStrLn stderr . ("error: " ++)

fatal :: String -> Int -> IO ()
fatal msg errNo = do
	errMsg msg
	exitWith $ ExitFailure errNo

-- | A more user-friendly way to generate a failure message upon a failed parse.
fail' :: Monad m => String -> [String] -> m a
fail' got expected = fail
	$ "got: " ++ squote got ++ " --- expected: " ++ optionalMsg ++ quoteExpected
	where
	quoteExpected = intercalate ", " $ map squote expected
	optionalMsg = if length expected > 1
		then "one of "
		else []

failIfNothing :: Maybe a -> String -> IO ()
failIfNothing a name = when (isNothing a) $ do
	errMsg $ "type " ++ squote name ++ " is Nothing"
	exitFailure

failIfEmpty :: [a] -> String -> IO ()
failIfEmpty a name = when (null a) $ do
	errMsg $ "type " ++ squote name ++ " is empty"
	exitFailure

fileExistCheck :: FilePath -> IO Int
fileExistCheck fname = do
	fileExists <- doesFileExist fname
	if fileExists
		then return 0
		else do
			errMsgn $ "file" ++ squote' fname ++ "does not exist"
			return 1

filesExistCheck :: [FilePath] -> IO Int
filesExistCheck fs = do
	errNos <- mapM fileExistCheck fs
	if (all (==0) errNos)
		then return 0
		else return 1