THIBODAUX, La., – As part of the U.S. Justice Department's National Reentry Month, the Thibodaux Day Reporting Center will host a special event that will encourage community members and business leaders to mentor a DRC program participant. The Mentor-A-Participant Event will be held on Monday, April 22, at the DRC, located at 1000 Plantation Road, Suite E.
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Mentors are being asked to make a $25 donation to mentor a participant, with proceeds being pledged to the Autism Society, which is also conducting a national awareness campaign.
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Abortion referendum goes hand in hand with loss of faith in Ireland
As the Catholic Church lost influence through the years, moral relativism replaced Christian doctrine in a secular society.
By Judie Brown
May 29, 2018 (American Life League) — The heartbreaking results of the vote in Ireland last week will leave an indelible and devastating mark, not only on families, but on the entire country.
Thousands of words have been written about the loss of the pro-life campaign in Ireland, but I have not seen a single word about the underlying cause of this outcome.
It was said in times past that Ireland "is a Catholic country," but was it really? And is it still?
We examined a secular history of the country and found these interesting details:
Irish society also changed rapidly in the late 20th century and the early 21st century. The Catholic Church lost a great deal of its influence in Ireland and church attendance fell sharply. Today Ireland is an increasingly secular society.
Meanwhile Mary Robinson was elected the first woman president in 1990. In 1995 the Irish people voted in a referendum to allow divorce.
Shortly after the Irish people voted last week, The Catholic Thing published these insightful words:
Ireland's Catholic hierarchy was in no position to sway either debate. In 2010, Benedict XVI censured their collective malfeasance in the child-abuse scandal. He told the bishops, "you and your predecessors failed, at times grievously," noting that their "grave errors of judgment" and "failures of leadership" had "undermined your credibility and effectiveness." The Irish faith has brilliant and energetic lay defenders and many wonderful priests and religious, but little ecclesial voice.
That "little ecclesial voice" is actually a whimper, and it has been declining for many years.
Add to that the secularization of the country, the growing wealth, and declining Church attendance, and one thing is clear. The die was cast in Ireland years before this vote was ever taken. As has happened in other Western nations over the years, the action of abortion has become the issue of abortion as those who are assigned to teach Catholic doctrine chose to focus on other things instead.
Debates in the public square were never balanced, and as hard as the Irish pro-life leaders worked, the people chose to shut down individual conscience and reason in favor of the siren song of the culture of death. As BioEdge reports, "According to exit polls, women were strongly in favor of repeal, with 70 percent in favor, and 30 percent against. About 65 percent of men voted in favor of repeal. The highest Yes vote was in the capital, Dublin, where some 77 percent voted to repeal."
Moral relativism in all its twisted reality beat back the truth of Christian doctrine. It was a sad day for Ireland and a sad day for preborn babies. For Ireland and for all of us, this is a time for weeping, for discernment, and for vowing to never stop fighting.
There is an Irish poem that dates back to medieval times. Its words are such that everyone, not just the voters in Ireland, need to study. The message is addressed to Christ, the Lord in whom all things — including a conversion of hearts — are possible:
Grant me tears, O Lord, to blot out my sins; may I not cease from them, O God, until I have been purified. May my heart be burned by the fire of redemption; grant me pure tears for Mary … When I contemplate my sins, grant me tears always, for great are the claims of tears on cheeks. Grant me tears when rising, grant me tears when resting, beyond your every gift altogether for love of you, Mary's Son.
Let us pray for Ireland, for an end to abortion, and most of all for a renewal of faith as we evangelize for truth and justice.
abortion, benedict xvi, bishops, catholic, eighth amendment, ireland, secularism
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Effect on Expansion of Regional and Urban Railways and Strategy of Seoul Government
Submitted by siadmin on Wed, 02/12/2020 - 08:42
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Recently road congestion, environmental concerns, energy usage and resource depletion due to the increasing number of automobiles has meant that the attention on and importance of railroads are at an all time high. To reduce commute times and improve metropolitan transportation, the government is planning to expand the number of regional railways that serve new cities' transportation needs while continuing to support current urban railways in a balanced development plan based on creating efficient infrastructure.
At this time many of the railways that were previously planned have actually been implementing while many of the rail projects being pursued currently will be completed in the next 10 years and affect existing operating Seoul railways and buses. These railway projects, which will open before 2030, are expected to increase the number of railway passengers by about 2 million. As a result, it is expected that the city's public transportation system will change drastically in the next 10 to 20 years. In particular, the GTX (Great Train Express) will produce a paradigm shift that will bring about major changes to the metropolitan transportation system beyond simple improvements to transportation facilities and will completely change the existing public transportation system in Seoul.
If the number of railways in the Seoul metropolitan area is continuously increased, transportation problems in this area can be solved, but the existing Seoul public transportation system, which must finally accommodate the demand for additional railway capacity will have a critical impact, such as increased congestion. While accommodating the additional demands on the railway system, it is expected that the infrastructure will have to accommodate various problems caused by the current congestion and the design of a single stations due to the laws and guidelines that relate to existing facilities in Seoul. Restrictions that exist due to the planning of current stations and routes not reflecting their usage levels. The biggest problem faced is simply the "average peak rate", which is a result of the underlying design of the current subway lines, being able to meet the peak demand. At this time the characteristics of each station, such as the level of congestion or level of station facilities, were not considered in their initial planning. In addition, the system has problems with efficiency and operation as it was designed without properly considering the adequacy and operation problems of extensions to the urban railway. What is more when planning additions to the urban railway network due consideration must be given to overlapping, existing public transportation services, such as buses.
This study comprehensively summarizes the Seoul Metropolitan Government's policies related to railways in terms of the public transportation system and analyzes the problems that are occurring during the current operation of urban railroads and related factors. The city government's presented ideas should be considered and implemented before it is too late for the Seoul Metropolitan Government to build the railway network of the future. However, as railroad policy is pushed ahead faster than expected, the Seoul Metropolitan Government has yet to make a detailed review of the aforementioned points, which is likely to cause more problems in the future. Accordingly, the Seoul Metropolitan Government should organize its countermeasures and plan in detail the future direction of development to meet the growing needs of our public transportation system.


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Q: Elastic search un-searchable feild? I have an index with a mapping field of type text, its called ean_code, but when I try to retrieve documents querying this field, it says 0 results.
I am running the command:
GET <index-name>/_doc/1877

This gives me back:
I can clearly see the ean_code is there, but when I try running this query:
POST <index-name>/_search
{
  "query": {
    "match": {
      "product_sale_elements.ean_code": {
        "query": "9004464248405"
      }
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It says 0 hits. What am I missing? Why can't this field be searched upon?
Here is the mapping:

A: Since product_sale_elements is of type nested you need to use a nested query, like this:
POST <index-name>/_search
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What Is Multiple Myeloma? Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
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Multiple myeloma is an oncologic disease; in other words, it's a human cancer. It originates in the bone marrow which is the tissue that forms the blood cells that will later circulate throughout the body.
The bone marrow is found inside the bones of the body and, from there, originates cells that are transferred to the blood tissue. Among these cells, one variety are the plasma cells. These are the culprits of multiple myeloma by multiplying abnormally in excess.
Under normal conditions, plasma cells have the function of fighting infections. They accomplish this task through the production of substances known as antibodies. Antibodies recognize the infectious agents that are trying to make humans sick and attack them.
In multiple myeloma, as there's an abnormal amount of plasma cells, and, in turn, there's also an abnormal production of antibodies. This doesn't generate greater defenses; on the contrary, it favors infections and the complications derived from them.
Risk factors for multiple myeloma
There are a number of factors that make it more likely for a person to develop multiple myeloma. Among them we can name the following:
Age: The older you get, the greater the chance of getting this cancer although those over sixty-five years of age are the most affected.
Family history: There are families with a certain predisposition to the disease. It's not a determining factor, but having a parent or sibling with the disease increases the risk.
Being male: Men have a higher prevalence of this cancer than women.
Being of African-American descent: African-Americans are a group with a higher risk of suffering multiple myeloma than the rest of the population.
Sometimes the diagnosis of multiple myeloma is delayed because of nonspecific symptoms. However, this is a disease in which most of the signs can be confused with other diseases. If the physician doesn't have a clear suspicion, or doesn't detect something unusual in the complementary methods, there's a risk of delay.
Among the most common symptoms, we can list the following:
Bone pain: Primarily in the bones of the trunk of the body, thorax and back.
Gastrointestinal changes: This includes vomiting and constipation.
Lack of appetite: Lack of hunger, if sustained over time, leads to weight loss.
Repeated infections: Weakened defenses, as already explained, favor the entry of microorganisms that generate infections. These microorganisms can produce common infections that don't resolve quickly.
Diagnosis of multiple myeloma
The first step in diagnosing multiple myeloma is to suspect it. This is very difficult because of the non-specific symptoms of the disease. On the other hand, the results of a laboratory test requested for another reason may guide the physician's suspicion.
The laboratory test par excellence is the search for the monoclonal antibody. This is an abnormal protein that has been named the M protein and, if it appears, it's indicative of multiple myeloma.
The second step in the diagnostic process is the bone marrow biopsy. This involves taking a portion of the bone marrow, extracting it from inside a bone to examine that tissue under a microscope. Thus, it's possible to closely observe the condition the plasma cells are in.
The sample taken is also usually subject to the following tests:
Cytogenetics: This is an analysis of the DNA of the aspirated cells.
Immunohistochemistry: To differentiate normal cells from abnormal ones.
Flow cytometry: In order to determine if the abnormal cells are from multiple myeloma or another blood cancer such as lymphoma.
Treatment for multiple myeloma
The treatment of multiple myeloma requires a multidisciplinary approach involving different specialists. The oncology team treating these patients includes hematologists and, when possible, hematologists with experience in this oncologic disease.
Radiotherapy is one of the therapeutic options. Multiple myeloma is sensitive to medical radiation, which can reduce the extent of the disease and also control the bone pain generated by the disease.
Chemotherapy is indicated in people where multiple myeloma has progressed. Unfortunately, survival rates are low in patients undergoing chemotherapy. It's estimated that at more than five years, less than one-third of patients survive.
Lastly, a treatment that's very effective, and that has many scientific studies to support it, is transplantation. In this case, doctors perform bone marrow autotransplantation.
Multiple myeloma is a serious disease. Like all cancers, it requires a timely diagnosis to improve the chances of survival. So, if you have symptoms that make you suspect it, or a family history of the disease, it's best to consult with an expert and clear up any doubts.
In conclusion, when facing any suspicions, medical professionals can guide the diagnostic process to perform the necessary tests. If necessary, they can order the best available treatment which is continually being studied and reviewed. Remember that routine check-ups are also helpful in these types of diagnoses.
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Q: PayPal Recurring payments/subscription I need to create a subscriptions system in my app, where users can subscribe to a certain package and they must be billed monthly.
Moreover, I need to charge their credit card automatically, and without requiring them to have a PayPal account.
I read about https://cms.paypal.com/us/cgi-bin/?cmd=_render-content&content_ID=merchant/erp_overview, but is seems it's not available anymore as I click on sign up and it gives me an error ("Sorry, this feature is not available at this time.").
Then I've read about PayPal Standard Payments, which have a subscription method (https://developer.paypal.com/docs/classic/paypal-payments-standard/integration-guide/subscribe_buttons/)
From what I can read there is that this is what is suitable for my use case, and it says that I need to enable the above mentioned service, which it doesn't work.
Can someone point me in the right direction on what service should I use from PayPal in order to implement recurring payments (basically my users will subscribe themselves to a service on my website, and I need to charge them monthly).
Thank you.

A: If you're wanting to handle credit cards directly I would highly recommend going with Payments Pro w/ Recurring Payments APIs.
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I have an 00 gpr with the IR stage 2 kit, (cut plate & 12/19) Well I need more. The ski currently gps's at 70.3 @ 6970rpm.
What items should I look into next?
Also what can I do to get the rpms up.
what compression are you running? do you have stock reeds on there?
What Miami1300 said, and, have you rejeted your carbs?
I would add the Vf3's and 3 degree key for extra rpm's.
05 pump upgrade would be another mod to look into, just depends on what you want out of the boat.
I still say I wouldnt put a key in a 1200. I think Ben has figured out how to do it, but I am still having a few minor problems with mine. I should be able to dome more testing before too long with a different combo.
And if he is having problems turning the concord, there is no way he can turn a Dynafly.
VFIII's are a good option to look at.
If he gets the rpm's up, which is what his goal is, the dynafly will be OK.
Don't just throw money at the ski looking for speed. Maximize what you have NOW first.
If I was going to bet on it, I would say this is probably goping to be your problem. Be sure to check for anything that would cause drag also. Shoe hanging down, shoe not being sealed, plate angle being wrong, etc. All of these things will cause a loss in speeds. You should have no problem turning that prop with the mods in Carl's stage II kit.
Instead of using a 3 degree keyway on a 1200 I think you would be better off simply swapping the OEM CDI for an aftermarket CDI. This gives you improved timing AND better control over the power valves.
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Theta Mu Mu of Omega Psi Phi to host free produce giveaway at the Randallstown Public Library.
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Like many across the country in the face of the pandemic, our local families continue to be in need. The Theta Mu Mu chapter of Omega Psi Phi (Baltimore County) is gearing up to answer the call, yet again. The chapter's social action committee will be leading another food drive, sponsored by the Maryland Food Bank.
Here are the details for this weekend's "We Care" Baltimore County Food drive:
When: Saturday July 31, 2021, 11:00 AM until supplies are gone
Location: Randallstown Public Library Parking Lot 8604 Liberty Road Randallstown, MD 21133
For more information: alonzochester@gmail.com
The fight continues.
Many continue to struggle finding work as the workforce has crumbled at the hands of the coronavirus.
Last month, the Maryland Department of Labor reported a slight rise in the local unemployment rate. The Department recorded 210, 325 unemployed marylanders in June. That's an increase from May where 191, 496 were unemployed. It goes without saying that limited employment causes food insecurity and that many families now spend their days concerned about where their next meal is coming from.
"We understand that we have people in need in our communities. Not only in Baltimore City, but Baltimore County and many other surrounding counties," said Bro. Alonzo Chester while preparing for their first 'We Care' drive in March. "There are more people who suffer disparities than we know. Black, white, brown, or any people of color. Their stories don't make the media or mainstream conversation. The underprivileged neighborhoods we see, many of us have grown up in and faced some of the same challenges through life. We are here to provide support and service to our Baltimore County Community. To not only speak that we care, but to show it. To be visible and offer support." Chester serves as Theta Mu Mu's Social Action committee Chairman.
The chapter's commitment to the community is one that we all hope can be contagious. Our families and neighbors are still under tremendous pressure from all sides of society. An added dose of humility is certainly beneficial to us all.
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Having the right speakers for your home theater room – correct size, proper sound output, and fitting aesthetics – brings the entire room together in one cohesive piece. When looking at new home speakers, consider the size of the room, the appropriate speaker size, the number of speakers that you are going to be using, and what is within your price range for sound equipment. You may also want to consider more aesthetic items like speaker placement and the overall look of your home theater design with speakers.
When it comes to finding home speakers, the first thing to do is analyze the size of the room. You want to take a good look at how much space you have, and then do some calculations about your speaker placement and number of speakers. For instance, if the room is very large, you are going to want to place your speakers much higher. If it is small, speakers on the floor will cut down on echoes and make it easier to align your entire sound system. In-wall speakers are another option that will allow you to have quality sound from all parts of the room without dealing with the potential clutter of floor standing speakers.
The next thing to consider is the size of the speakers themselves. Each speaker type (front, side, subwoofer) come in different sizes depending on how they will be mounted, the quality of the sound and the type of application they will be used for. Larger speakers may be able to give you richer, deeper sound but that sort of sound may not be necessary for the size and layout of your particular home theater room. Additionally, quality speaker manufacturers are improving on the sound quality of smaller speakers every year. Large room sound may soon not require the use of large floorstanding or cabinet speakers. Consider the size of the in-wall speakers you prefer as well. The size of the speaker will equate to the portion of your wall that will need to be removed in order to place the speakers. A custom home theater installer can help with defining the parameters for the home theater speaker size best for your home.
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Speakers for any home theater are no longer outside of many people's reach. Home theater equipment is available in a wide range of pricing suitable for any budget. Quality speakers by top-brands are available within the range of average home owners and top of the line speakers are also available for audio junkies who have a fine ear for sound and a fascination with the technology. Don't let pricing stop you from getting the right type of speakers for your home. Talk to a custom installer about your price range and what is most important to you when it comes to the sound quality in your home theater.
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Q: Hello ListView Tutorial Problem I am having a couple problems with the code from the tutorial: ListView Tutorial. The code snipets giving me problems are:
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Toast.makeText(getApplicationContext(), ((View) view).getText(),

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*Illegal modifier for parameter COUNTRIES; only final is permitted

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I'm not really sure what to do to resolve them. I am very new to Java and Android programming so please explain it in detail. I would put the entire project in here but I am not quite sure how to package it and put it on here. (Like I said, I'm a Newbie). Thanks in advance.
package com.android.hellolistview;

import android.app.ListActivity;
import android.os.Bundle;
import android.widget.AdapterView;
import android.widget.ArrayAdapter;
import android.widget.ListView;
import android.widget.TextView;
import android.widget.Toast;

public class HelloListView extends ListActivity {
    /** Called when the activity is first created. */
    @Override
    public void onCreate(Bundle savedInstanceState) {
          super.onCreate(savedInstanceState);

      setListAdapter(new ArrayAdapter<String>(this, R.layout.list_item, COUNTRIES));

      ListView lv = getListView();
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      lv.setOnItemClickListener(new OnItemClickListener() {
        public void onItemClick(AdapterView<?> parent, TextView view,
            int position, long id) {
          // When clicked, show a toast with the TextView text
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              Toast.LENGTH_SHORT).show();
        }
      });
    }

private void setListAdapter(ArrayAdapter<String> arrayAdapter) {
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}
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        "Angola", "Anguilla", "Antarctica", "Antigua and Barbuda", "Argentina",
        "Armenia", "Aruba", "Australia", "Austria", "Azerbaijan",
        "Bahrain", "Bangladesh", "Barbados", "Belarus", "Belgium",
        "Belize", "Benin", "Bermuda", "Bhutan", "Bolivia",
        "Bosnia and Herzegovina", "Botswana", "Bouvet Island", "Brazil", "British Indian Ocean Territory",
        "British Virgin Islands", "Brunei", "Bulgaria", "Burkina Faso", "Burundi",
        "Cote d'Ivoire", "Cambodia", "Cameroon", "Canada", "Cape Verde",
        "Cayman Islands", "Central African Republic", "Chad", "Chile", "China",
        "Christmas Island", "Cocos (Keeling) Islands", "Colombia", "Comoros", "Congo",
        "Cook Islands", "Costa Rica", "Croatia", "Cuba", "Cyprus", "Czech Republic",
        "Democratic Republic of the Congo", "Denmark", "Djibouti", "Dominica", "Dominican Republic",
        "East Timor", "Ecuador", "Egypt", "El Salvador", "Equatorial Guinea", "Eritrea",
        "Estonia", "Ethiopia", "Faeroe Islands", "Falkland Islands", "Fiji", "Finland",
        "Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia", "France", "French Guiana", "French Polynesia",
        "French Southern Territories", "Gabon", "Georgia", "Germany", "Ghana", "Gibraltar",
        "Greece", "Greenland", "Grenada", "Guadeloupe", "Guam", "Guatemala", "Guinea", "Guinea-Bissau",
        "Guyana", "Haiti", "Heard Island and McDonald Islands", "Honduras", "Hong Kong", "Hungary",
        "Iceland", "India", "Indonesia", "Iran", "Iraq", "Ireland", "Israel", "Italy", "Jamaica",
        "Japan", "Jordan", "Kazakhstan", "Kenya", "Kiribati", "Kuwait", "Kyrgyzstan", "Laos",
        "Latvia", "Lebanon", "Lesotho", "Liberia", "Libya", "Liechtenstein", "Lithuania", "Luxembourg",
        "Macau", "Madagascar", "Malawi", "Malaysia", "Maldives", "Mali", "Malta", "Marshall Islands",
        "Martinique", "Mauritania", "Mauritius", "Mayotte", "Mexico", "Micronesia", "Moldova",
        "Monaco", "Mongolia", "Montserrat", "Morocco", "Mozambique", "Myanmar", "Namibia",
        "Nauru", "Nepal", "Netherlands", "Netherlands Antilles", "New Caledonia", "New Zealand",
        "Nicaragua", "Niger", "Nigeria", "Niue", "Norfolk Island", "North Korea", "Northern Marianas",
        "Norway", "Oman", "Pakistan", "Palau", "Panama", "Papua New Guinea", "Paraguay", "Peru",
        "Philippines", "Pitcairn Islands", "Poland", "Portugal", "Puerto Rico", "Qatar",
        "Reunion", "Romania", "Russia", "Rwanda", "Sqo Tome and Principe", "Saint Helena",
        "Saint Kitts and Nevis", "Saint Lucia", "Saint Pierre and Miquelon",
        "Saint Vincent and the Grenadines", "Samoa", "San Marino", "Saudi Arabia", "Senegal",
        "Seychelles", "Sierra Leone", "Singapore", "Slovakia", "Slovenia", "Solomon Islands",
        "Somalia", "South Africa", "South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands", "South Korea",
        "Spain", "Sri Lanka", "Sudan", "Suriname", "Svalbard and Jan Mayen", "Swaziland", "Sweden",
        "Switzerland", "Syria", "Taiwan", "Tajikistan", "Tanzania", "Thailand", "The Bahamas",
        "The Gambia", "Togo", "Tokelau", "Tonga", "Trinidad and Tobago", "Tunisia", "Turkey",
        "Turkmenistan", "Turks and Caicos Islands", "Tuvalu", "Virgin Islands", "Uganda",
        "Ukraine", "United Arab Emirates", "United Kingdom",
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A: I also had a problem with the emulator. I got the "application has stopped unexpectedly..." message.
I had the same line as you:
public class HelloListView extends ListActivity {

In my HelloListView Manifest I had the following line:
<activity android:name=".HelloListViewActivity"

As I changed it into:
<activity android:name=".HelloListView"

the application started working in the emulator. Renaming the class to HelloListViewActivity might also do the same trick. Didn't try that yet...

A: Toast.makeText(getApplicationContext(), ((View) view).getText()

Should be
Toast.makeText(getApplicationContext(), ((TextView) view).getText()

The View class does not implement a getText method, while TextView extends View and implements the getText method.   In your code you are casting the View to a view, which really isn't doing anything.  It needs to be casted to a TextView to work properly.
I'm thinking you may be placing your COUNTRIES String array in the wrong place also.
Paste all your HelloListView code in your question if you still can't fix it.
Also, this might be a good read for you: http://developer.android.com/guide/topics/ui/index.html

A: view has not the method getText(), TextView has the method getText(), TextView extends View,
so you code must like:
Toast.makeText(getApplicationContext(), ((TextView) view).getText());

you must read the api of android SDK.

A: The code for the array should be after the onCreate method.

A: Change this: public class HelloListView extends Activity{
 to: public class HelloListView extends ListActivity {
and add:
view source
print?
1   import android.widget.ArrayAdapter;
2   import android.app.ListActivity;


We will be camping on the Thalle La trek. Camping is a low environmental impact way of seeing a country. You use less water and electricity then a hotel, as well as having an outstanding natural experience.
Travelling with us to Pakistan, you will be contributing our foundation, which has supported the Kalash during environmental crisis. In 2013 and 2015 the Kalash Valleys in northern Pakistan saw huge floods that washed away homes, village buildings and the local primary school. In the village of Balanguru – one of three villages in the Kalash Valleys – five luckless houses, close to the river's edge were destroyed along with the bridge that connected the village to the road. Thousands of tons on mud spewed into other buildings – including the temple of the family, Justak Khan.
Concerned that the situation was getting worse with the annual floodwater eating away at the riverbank, Saifullah Jan, the chief spokesperson for the Kalash and friend of our tour company owner for over 20 years, approached us to see if we could help. He felt if something wasn't done soon the village of Balanguru could be swept away. We started a Kalash Wall Fund and dedicated our annual 'Evening of Adventure' at the Royal Geographical Society in March 2017 to the cause. With guest speakers, including the legendary writer, actor and traveller Michael Palin, who visited the Kalash during his Himalayan series, we raised over £7000 on the night. With further generous donations after the event we met out £9000 target and the construction work on a new flood defence wall could begin.
With the funds raised and the wall built all in a matter of seven months, it was a fantastic result! The Kalash are a vulnerable people that live in a vulnerable world. Over the years they have done so much for us, welcoming our tour company and our travellers into their community and homes. It seems only right we could continue to do something positive for them and help protect a community and its environment brick by brick.
On day 3 you will have the opportunity to visit projects in Khaplu. Bara wool spinning centre is a centre which teaches and promotes the culture of wool spinning in Pakistan. The Khaplu Women's Vocational Training Centre aims to educate women and promote women's rights in Pakistan, a country in which boys are often prioritized for education over women.
By visiting local shepherds on our Thalle La trek, we are able to put much needed funds directly into the local communities, as well as cross cultural barriers. In addition all foods are produced locally so several members of the village benefit financially, which improves several familys' standard of living. The great thing about this kind of interactive tourism is that everyone gains – the locals financially and us from the fuss they make of us!
More than 2 years on from the devastating floods that hit the Kalash Valleys, in northern Pakistan, the children of Balanguru Village are still without a primary school building. Flooding destroyed much of the already fragile infrastructure in July 2013, including homes, communal buildings, water channels and crops. The small primary school building was washed down the valley, leaving students without their classrooms. Since then the children have been taking classes outdoors (and in tents) with no formal school setting. While the Pakistani government has agreed to provide a new building, parents and Kalash leaders are understandably concerned about re-building the school on the same exposed plot of land for fear of future flooding.
Our tour company Foundation set up a Kalash Land Appeal to raise the £5000 needed to purchase an alternative piece of land and accommodate the primary school students in a much safer environment. With the generous support of our clients who have visited the people of the Kalash and various fundraising events we hope to raise the funds this year. The total raised to date is now over £3500 and with your help we can hit our goal.


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Canadair Regional Jet je serija regonalnih potniških letal kanadskega proizvajalca Bombardier. Dizajn je baziran na poslovnem letalu Canadair Challenger. CRJ so izdelovali v dveh serijah krajši CRJ100/200, in seriji 700, ki obsega CRJ700, CRJ900 in CRJ1000.

Bombardier je zasnoval CRJ na bazi poslovnega letala Canadair Challenger, ki ga je Canadair kupil od Billa Leara (Learjet) leta 1976. Širok trup Challengerja je dovolj širok za 4 sedeže, zato so hoteli letalo enostavno podaljšati do 24 sedežnega Challenger 610E, kar pa se niso zgodilo. Ideja pa je ostala. Leta 1987 se je pojavila ideja za bolj ambiciozno podaljšanje, kar je vodilo do programa Canadair Regional Jet, enega izmed najbolj uspešnih regionalnih letal.

CRJ100: Prvo letalo 50-sedežno letalo CRJ100 je prvič poletelo maja 1991. Ima dva GE CF34-3A1 turbofan z 41.0 kN (4.180 kgp / 9.220 lbf) potiska. CRJ100ER ima 20% več dosega in CRJ100LR 40% več dosega kot originalna različica.

CRJ200: je identičen CRJ 100, razen da ima bolj učinkovite motorje.

Tehnične specifikacije serije CRJ100/200

Tehnične specifikacije serije 700

Sources: CRJ700, CRJ705, CRJ900, CRJ1000
Notes:
 Delta Connection branded CRJ900 aircraft seat 76 passengers and four crew members in a combined first/coach class configuration.

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Glej tudi
 Bombardier CSeries
 Airbus A320
 Antonov An-148
 Boeing 717
 Boeing 737
 Comac ARJ21
 Mitsubishi Regional Jet
 Suhoj Superjet
 Irkut MS-21
 Tupoljev Tu-334
 Embraer Regional Jet
 Embraer KC-390
 Embraer E-Jet E2

Potniška letala
Letala Canadair

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A short description of G61: A rich lace covered bodice and three quarter length sleeve with a swirling motif which falls over the top of the skirt. A particular feature of this dress is the motif decorated bow. Pretty satin covered buttons complete this lovely style.
Little Folk are leading Communion dress specialists in Ireland. Our girls communion 2019 range which features new innovative designs is in store now. We invite you to browse our collection of girl's communion dresses from the 2019 collection in our featured gallery of photos. Every few days we'll upload a new communion dress style with a description. We welcome you to visit the store at 4 Meath street, in Dublin's Liberties for our staff to assist you in picking the dress of your dreams. For any inquiries on a particular dress style below, simply contact us by phone, facebook or email.


1 of 5 Heat oven to 350 degrees . In a bowl, combine masa harina and salt. Pour 2 cups boiling water over masa harina; stir well. Mix in melted butter. Cover dough with plastic wrap and let rest for 15 minutes.
2 of 5 Shape dough into 8 balls. Place each ball between 2 pieces of plastic wrap and carefully flatten with a pan to form disks measuring 3 inches wide and 1/2 inch thick. Mend any cracked edges with your fingers. Place arepas on a baking sheet; cover with plastic wrap.
3 of 5 Heat 1 tbsp of the oil in a cast-iron skillet or saute pan over medium heat. Add 4 arepas to skillet. Cook 5 minutes on each side, until golden brown. Transfer back to baking sheet. Add remaining 1 tbsp oil to skillet and repeat cooking with last 4 arepas. Place baking sheet with all 8 arepas in oven and bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
4 of 5 Meanwhile, slice chorizo lengthwise, then cut each of those pieces in half on the bias (there should be a total of 8 pieces). In the same skillet, cook chorizo over medium heat until hot and browned, about 6 minutes.
5 of 5 Slice hot arepas lengthwise about three-fourths of the way through. Fill each with a piece of chorizo, avocado and cheese. If desired, drizzle with tomatillo salsa. Serve immediately.
Per Serving: 4 g fiber, 21 g carb., 4 g sat. fat, 20 mg chol., 291 mg sodium, 7 g pro., 13 g Fat, total, 226 kcal cal.


New pictures of Niagara Falls show the attraction looking like a set straight out of Disney film Frozen.
Temperatures in Ontario, Canada, have dropped to -18C, resulting in the Falls looking even more photogenic than they did earlier this month when they first froze over.
Large chunks of ice have formed with the water flowing around them, while surrounding trees and rocks are submerged in snow.
There's also footage of the Chicago River locked in a deep freeze – a boat can be seen making a path through the ice as it goes.
Locals have been told "not to breathe too deeply outside" due to the extreme cold.
Closer to home, parts of England and Wales are on amber alert after the Met Office warned of potential snow and icy conditions until 9pm on Friday.


Is a Artois Hound Mix the Right Dog Breed for You?
Is the Artois Hound Mix right for you?
All mixed breeds are individuals but if you have a dog that appears to be mostly Artois Hound, you're getting a lot of DNA from a scenthound probably related to the better-known Bloodhound.
While it's impossible to predict the exact traits inherited by a mixed-breed dog, the Artois Hound mix will likely be a large, recognizable hound.
While it's impossible to predict the exact personality of a mixed-breed dog, you're getting a lot of DNA from a pack-hunting scenthound rarely kept as a single pet. Be able to leash train to keep your dog from taking off after every interesting smell.
Inflammation = a localized physical condition in which part of the body becomes reddened, swollen, hot, and often painful, especially as a reaction to injury or infection. Inflammatory joint disease can be caused by infection or immune-mediated disease. Immune-mediated polyathritis is fairly rare in dogs, but still occurs sporadically. Adequan is made from bovine cartilage and it resembles by its composition to normal cartilage so it is easily integrated into the joint. Adequan is made more than 20 years ago for control of the symptoms of noninfectious degenerative joint problems aka arthritis. Its main role is to lubricate the joints, stop inflammation (by stoping prostaglandins E2) and stopping the degenerative process and also promote re-building of some elements of the cartilage. Adequan is given every 3-4 days (twice a week) up to 8 times. The dosage is 2 mg/lb body weight (.02 mL/lb, or 1 mL per 50 lb). This therapy is maybe pricey, but it shows very good results and movement improvement..


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A new book tells 80 years of Chicago history through more than 100 defining photographs
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Famed photographer Ansel Adams once said a good photograph is knowing where to stand. A new book out this week showcases the jaw-dropping and redefining moments in Chicago's recent history, all from talented newspaper photographers, like Pulitzer-Prize winner John White, who knew exactly where to stand to get their shot.
The book, "Chicago Exposed: Defining Moments from the Chicago Sun-Times Photo Archive," begins with Chicagoans heading off to World War II and concludes with photos from the COVID-19 pandemic and protests in 2020. After sifting through millions of photos, the editors selected about 100 stills that show major events, such as shoppers on State Street finding out that President John F. Kennedy was killed and Martin Luther King Jr. in Marquette Park after he was hit by a rock.
"Photographers create magic almost every day. And that's really the essence of the book," said "Chicago Exposed" editor Richard Cahan.
Cahan and Chicago Sun-Times editorial writer Lee Bey, who wrote the introduction for the book, recently joined WBEZ's Reset to discuss the project. Here are a few highlights from the interview.
The cover of the new book 'Chicago Exposed: Defining Moments from the Chicago Sun-Times Photo Archive.'
On the selecting a photo of Mamie Till Mobley at her son Emmett Till's funeral for the cover
Richard Cahan: I think that's a very important time in American history. This was taken just days or just hours after she decided to open up the casket of her son so the whole world could see what it looked like. And it was her bravery, it was her stand that really changed the course of civil rights. And so I think it's one of the most important Sun-Times photographs.
Lee Bey: I'd never seen that particular photograph before. We're talking about one of the most photographed women of that age and, and I'd never seen that photograph before. And I was struck by it, saddened by it. Part of me didn't want to see it, didn't want to show it and then accepted the fact that it's history and it belongs and she played the role in history and she belongs.
On what you can expect to see inside
Cahan: These are not pretty photographs of Chicago, they really are revealing looks at who we are as a people, as a culture and I think that a hint, some of the photographs, even though they might have been taken in the 1940s, they hint at life in 2021.
Bey: Typically when we showcase Chicago … We try to showcase the city at its best, right? And always at its best, and showing the good side and this book doesn't do that, but these are important images. There's a set of images in here that are beautiful, but they're real. And I guess that's really the point of it isn't us putting on airs, it isn't us showing the John Hancock building for the 50th time — it's showing the city, warts and all, and drawing inspiration and knowledge and history from that.
Demonstrator at the Democratic National Convention fights off tear gas near the Conrad Hilton Hotel, August 1968. Chicago Sun-Times photo by Duane Hall
On pairing the photos with short essays by people like former Obama adviser David Axelrod and Congressman Bobby Rush
Cahan: Instead of just showing photographs, we wanted to connect people to the people who are either on the scene or who are most experts in each of the photographs, so it's been a search for the last year or so about who could best write about each photograph. Sometimes it's historians, sometimes it's reporters, sometimes it's the photographers who took the photographs. Richard Derk wrote about the day that he photographed John Wayne Gacy in the back of a police vehicle. And I think they get real new insight to each of these photographs.
Police keep White and Black students apart at Tilden High School, 4747 South Union on Oct. 6, 1969. Chicago Sun-Times photo by John H. White
On the legacy of Sun-Times photojournalists showcased in the book
Bey: I (worked at the Sun-Times) when John White, Bob Black, Brian Jackson and others were there. They could be in the community and stroll through the community and cover the community and … you could see the respect that they garnered. And that only comes when people know that you see them, you recognize them, and you recognize them with respect and truth.
This interview has been edited for brevity and clarity.
via WBEZ Chicago
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Marketers are always on the hunt for the latest in innovative tech in a quest to snare prospective customers with the wow-factor.
Augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) are two such technologies touted as the next to revolutionise the retail landscape, however, a new study by Censuswide and payments provider Klarna suggests customers don't share the same enthusiasm.
By Mark Jones, 11 October 2018, 1 comment. Categories: Advertising, Advertising Technology, Customer Experience, M-Commerce.
It's been a big week for visual search.
In a partnership with Amazon, Snapchat announced it was testing a new tool allowing users to take a photo of a product or barcode and, if recognised, launch an Amazon product page to learn more and (hopefully) make a purchase.
By Mark Jones, 27 September 2018, 0 comments. Categories: Advertising Technology, E-Commerce, M-Commerce, Search Marketing.
Are retailers losing control of the customer journey to pervasive social platforms?
By Graham Cooke, 29 August 2018, 1 comment. Categories: E-Commerce, M-Commerce, Social Media Marketing.
mCommerce - the digital trend that retailers cannot afford to ignore with over 25% of the world's population (1.6 billion) using their mobile devices to make purchases. It's certainly not replacing ecommerce, but a larger proportion of online sales are now coming from mobile devices with recent trends show that online shopping via a desktop and laptop has decreased by 15% in 2018, compared to smartphone transactions, which have doubled.
By Olga Adamkiewicz, 09 May 2018, 0 comments. Categories: Commerce, Content Marketing, Customer Experience, M-Commerce, Mobile Marketing.
It's no secret that games consoles dating as far back as the Sega Mega Drive and Nintendo SNES have enjoyed pride of place in living rooms around the world, providing a welcome dose of entertainment and a brief escape from reality.
By John-Paul Burke, 12 March 2018, 1 comment. Categories: M-Commerce, Mobile Marketing.


worpswede wrote: I still listen to Bennett era Wilco just felt the need to qualify this. It's the post YHF output that hasn't stood up on repeated listenings for me and I used to be a bit more tolerant of the band. I can't believe that Tweedy views his most recent work as anything comperable with that era of the band. I wonder how that feels. And it's a shame that we won't be able to test the theory.
I made a playlist of all the Wilco/Tweedy songs post-YHF I like. It's called The Art of Almost Being Wilco. Most of it is the acoustic stuff, which means I am probably an old man now.


OMAHA, NE — Erica Johnson's passion for video began at age 14, when her father became a pastor, and needed her help building his ministry.
"My brother, sister and I all got separate sections, and I got media," she remembers.
Her assignments included setting up microphones, running cameras and mixing audio levels during church services.
"That's where I really got my first taste in it, and realized this is something I love to do, but didn't make the connection that I could make this a career," she says.
She thought her calling was to work with children as a pediatrician, so she headed off to a large out-of-town university.
Two years of pre-med studies later, she made a change of plans and returned home.
"I stuck with the program for about two years, and then was like, I don't think I'm –this- interested," she says.
Erica jumped right back into her audio-visual duties at her father's ministry, and expanded her responsibilities along the way. She eventually began editing videos of services, and built a website for the church.
She saw an ad for Interface Web School, enrolled and completed the Summer 2015 Front-End Web Development course.
Word spread of her newly-minted skills. Soon, Erica was not only developing sites for around a dozen churches, she was managing their social media as well.
But she was still mainly drawn to working with video.
After dabbling in some shorter-form stories, Erica produced an hour-long documentary featuring women struggling with fertility issues. The response she received showed her passion for video was putting her on the right path.
Now, she owns and runs her own video production company, EBE Films, and she says her coding skills have been crucial.
"I remember sitting there amazed. For some reason, I never put the two together. For some reason, when I see animation, I don't think, 'you can make that with code.' I didn't connect the two," she said.
Now, she says she can go into editing systems like After Effects and Adobe Premiere, and use them more efficiently.
She says it helps to think like a coder to edit various effects.
"So you aren't necessarily typing a line of code, but the parameters it gives you that it can change make sense more quickly if you understand what code looks like, and how you would adjust it," she says.
Beyond that, she says any video producer has to know enough to get their work online.
"You do, to a certain extent, need to know code to code your videos to embed them into websites. Yes, there's YouTube and things like that, but even if you put it up on YouTube, you can get an embed code, but…sometimes you have to alter that code," she says.
Erica says she often spreads the word that web development is a sought-after skill.
"It's worth it. It's a skill that can be adapted to so many different things that it will almost always be in demand. It's definitely not a waste of time. You're going to use it eventually," she says.
So who should consider web development classes?
"If a person likes to work with their hands, if they are a visual learner, it would be perfect for them, because it's visual. You input certain specifics and literally see what happens," she says.
Erica Johnson is the owner of EBE Films, where she wears several hats, including Director, Filmmaker, Video Editor and Videographer. You can connect with her on Facebook or LinkedIn, and also browse her work on YouTube.
Interface Web School offers part-time, evening web development classes. For information on upcoming courses, click here.


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public class Lazy<T> implements Function<Supplier<T>, T> {
	private volatile T value;

	@Override
	public T apply(final Supplier<T> supplier) {
		final T result = value; // Just one volatile read
		return result == null ? maybeCompute(supplier) : result;
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	private synchronized T maybeCompute(final Supplier<T> supplier) {
		if (value == null) {
			value = Objects.requireNonNull(supplier.get());
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Dix·ie
A region of the southeast United States, usually comprising the states that joined the Confederacy during the Civil War. The term was popularized in the minstrel song "Dixie's Land," written by Daniel D. Emmett (1815-1904) in 1859.
Any one of several songs bearing this name, popular as Confederate war songs.
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"Dixie." YourDictionary. LoveToKnow. www.yourdictionary.com/Dixie.
Dixie. (n.d.). In YourDictionary. Retrieved from https://www.yourdictionary.com/Dixie
(plural dixies)
(military) A large iron pot, used in the army.
From Hindi.
(informal, US) The southern United States; the South.
(informal, US) The southwestern corner of Utah.
(US) A female given name transferred from the place name.
Unknown for certain; may come from the Mason-Dixon line, the boundary between the northern states and the southern states or from the slang term dixie for a Louisiana $10 bill that had the French word dix printed on it .
During the weeks leading to the Iraq invasion, band member Natalie Maines announced during a London concert that the Dixie Chicks were "ashamed the President of the United States is from Texas," Maines' home state.
While you have to respect the Dixie Chicks for standing up for what they believe, it makes you wonder if they understand the meaning of loyalty to the fans who are directly responsible for their fame and fortune.
He married multiple times to some of Pine Valley's most popular leading women including the legendary [[Slideshow:Susan_Lucci_Images|Erica Kane]], Brooke English, Liza Colby, Dixie Cooney and Krystal Carey.
You are also within easy reach of signature American entertainment such as the Carolina Opry and Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede, not to mention countless restaurants to appease any taste buds.
He found himself playing backup and session musician again, playing live and in studio with big name artists such as Alan Jackson, Brooks and Dunn, Charlie Daniels and The Dixie Chicks.
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Anyone want to save $100 per year on automobile insurance?
Well, you will get less insurance protection than you need.
Oh, and did I mention your taxes will go up significantly because people without adequate insurance protection will now tap into the public purse?
In other words, paying less for automobile insurance gets you less in insurance coverage and results in increased government spending (also known as higher taxes).
Wouldn't you expect the Ontario government to quantify and evaluate the impacts of a reduced mandatory automobile insurance product before making massive reductions to mandatory automobile insurance coverage?
Not so. The Ontario government, through its June, 2016 automobile insurance reductions, adopted this "cutting corners" philosophy as its ill-conceived solution to reducing automobile insurance premiums.
Now, the Ontario government has gone a step further by considering additional automobile insurance "cost cutting" measures recommended by their advisor, David Marshall.
The recommendations by Marshall will be up for public consultation later this month.
Surely, no one will be surprised when the Ontario government announces more changes and claims victory on this issue just in time to sweep this issue under the rug before the next election.
Let me be the first to congratulate the Ontario government for reducing automobile insurance premiums by increasing taxes.
What's next? Reducing hydro bills by increasing taxes, or has that already happened, too?
Actually, there is one even easier way to immediately reduce auto insurance premiums — enforcing a restriction on insurers' true profit to reasonable profit expectations.
(See the comprehensive study conducted by York University Schulich School of Business Professors Fred Lazar and Eli Prisman outlining excessive profits by insurers).
Unfortunately, the Ontario government appears completely unwilling to challenge insurers' profit reporting despite compelling reasons to do so.
Injured motorists have significant care needs.
If those needs are not covered by insurers then the costs are absorbed in large part by various government-funded agencies.
No consideration has been given by the Ontario government to the financial and practical impacts of the June, 2016 automobile insurance changes, nor to Marshall's recommendations, on government agencies paid for by the taxpaying public.
For example, one of the June, 2016 changes was a major reduction in non-earner benefits paid to injured persons such as students, who have suffered a "complete inability to carry on a normal life".
Obviously, these accident victims have been severely disabled in order to qualify for that benefit.
But the June, 2016 changes limit non-earner benefits to less than a total of $20,000 when previously non-earner benefits for an injured student could have been worth roughly $500,000.
Now, the injured student, who is severely disabled and permanently unable to work, ends up on Ontario Disability, which ends up covering the same $500,000 in benefits over his or her lifetime.
Another June, 2016 change that was mean-spirited and unnecessary was halving the benefits available to the most seriously injured persons in car accidents, referred to as "catastrophically impaired" persons within the legislation.
With significantly less benefits available, the catastrophically impaired accident victim's care, housing, transportation and treatment needs are all absorbed by the taxpaying public through government assistance such as CCAC, subsidized housing, Wheeltrans, ODSP and increased reliance on OHIP (leading to longer wait times at hospitals and reduced access to physicians).
The care needs of car accident victims are real.
The goal of the automobile insurance system should be to provide a product that gives accident victims a legitimate chance to maximize their recovery and to live with dignity and independence, without having to feel like a drain on the public purse.
Reducing automobile insurance premiums by ignoring the costs transferred onto the public system is a shell game, much like the shell game associated with insurer profitability.
The ORA invites all FSCO licensed auto sector healthcare providers to share their experience. Click Here to complete the survey and have your say!
The Ontario government hired expensive consultants to justify and monitor its auto insurance cost-cutting program. Their work relied heavily on the auto industry's supplied data and input, freedom of information documents reveal. Ontario Finance made no secret that the industry lobby group, the Insurance Bureau of Canada, whose member companies supplied the data, was their best expert consultant in helping them set policies for car insurance rates and benefits. Here's what those consultants spent and did.
First up was consultant Dr. Pierre Cote, a medical administrator, who was hired twice by Ontario Finance. He began by chairing and directing a 2011 catastrophic impairment (CI) panel whose members he helped select. Sitting right on the panel were a Financial Services Commission (FSCO) and Finance Ministry senior official, with data from the insurers. The panel helped define and justify restricting and confining the amount of payments to be capped at $1 million for those having serious major auto injuries.
Cote's second job in 2012, for $2.8 million, with his selected team making $4,765 per day, was to develop a minor injury (MI) protocol. The data his team put together was used to help determine what drivers would receive for minor injury claims capped at $3,500. The only observers listed for his review were Aviva, a top auto insurance company, and the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC).
The second consultants hired, despite Finance having its own staff actuarians, was the actuarial firm Oliver Wyman. They got a five-year (2012-17) $1,101,750 contract. Wyman relied on auto industry firms' data without conducting independent audit and verification work. Ontario Finance refused to publicly release Wyman's 10-year projections or their 2013-15 passenger auto insurance company reviews that included Aviva, Belair and Intact.
KPMG's two 2014 reports and one 2015 report, again done without independently verifying the data large insurance companies like Aviva and Intact supplied to it, concluded the government auto insurance reductions and rates were fair, and further reductions in coverage were needed. York University professors Fred Lazar and Eli Prisman saw KPMG's work assignment as very subjective and their analysis as deficient in that it greatly underestimated the auto industry profitability.
KPMG was also the Ontario government's chosen consultant back in 2011 advising it on tightening up worker compensation benefits, a report that the Ontario Network of Injured Workers Group (ONIWG) criticized.
The fourth consultant, David Marshall, came from being Workplace and Insurance Board (WISB) president and CEO from 2010 to January 2016. Marshall earned $400,000 a year there and was paid an incentive bonus of $400,000 on top of his salary for lowering costs. According to the ONIWG, under Marshall, short- and long-term benefits and services were drastically cut back, many more claims were denied and there were fewer services, vocational retraining, and medical assistance available.
So when cabinet announced Marshall's appointment in October 2015 at a $1,975 daily rate to bring auto insurance costs down further, this was warmly welcomed by the IBC president and by Intact Insurance, one of Ontario's largest insurance companies.
Marshall's work proceeded in total secrecy in the Minister of Finance's office. His April 2017 report was quietly released, recommending the WSIB system of "neutral," "fair" and fast settlements that IBC favoured and applauded. IBC praised his report for suggesting further clamping down on auto insurance claims and payouts and for recommending a new, even weaker regulator agency to replace FSCO.
It's time that Ontario stopped getting advice that helped make it more captive to industry demands. Instead, the next government needs to bring in a transparent arms-length system of independent analysis and review for better auto insurance coverage and rates.
There's no really big news (as in new information) about auto insurance in today's budget. And maybe that's good news.
The government says that it is "committed to finding ways to lower auto insurance rates and improve health outcomes for victims of auto accidents without reducing benefits"; it's good to see that in writing after years of benefit cuts.
The budget references the Marshall report, highlighting recommendations re programs of care and the establishment of Independent Medical Examination Centres. However, the budget does make clear the report has yet to be consulted on in the coming months.
The budget also referenced the establishment of the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA), legislated in December 2016. The FRSA will be assuming responsibility for regulating auto insurance, and presumably providers. The budget says the FSRA Board should be in place this spring and will then begin to develop its mandate.
So chances are there may not be many developments that will concern us, other than consultation for a number of months.
I was amused to read maybe the only specific innovation made in the budget for auto insurance consumers: drivers will now be able to use their phones to show electronic/digital proof of insurance. It is the government's expectation that insurers will pass along to consumers the savings they realize from not having to send these pink pages. Seriously?
The Ontario Rehab Alliance commends Mr. Marshall for his thorough and thoughtful review of Ontario's Auto Insurance: Fair Benefits, Fairly Delivered.
This report rightly focusses on the needs of injured persons and the importance of eliminating obstacles to timely access to treatment. The ORA urges consultation with stakeholders and cautious consideration by government on of how to bring about the suggested changes.
– acknowledgment that the focus should be on the non-minor, serious and catastrophically injured as these cases are often unique and cannot be addressed by common treatments.
We fully understand the emphasis on programs of care, evidence based practice and outcome-based treatment but caution that the 'absence of evidence is not necessarily evidence of absence'. Compared to other aspects of healthcare such as pharmacy or surgery there is much less research into rehabilitation and fewer studies, often with very small and specific sample sizes. Consequently, clinicians in this field rely heavily on evolving best practice guidelines within their disciplines. Highly prescriptive and narrowly described programs of care must be adopted cautiously so that effective treatment is not compromised by a tool meant to facilitate it.
The ORA agrees with Mr. Marshall that there is much to learn from the experience of other sectors and settings, such as the WSIB. However, it must be kept in mind that the mandates of the insurance schemes are quite distinct: return-to-work is a much more straightforward and arguably more measurable outcome than the return-to-daily-life goal following an auto accident, of which employment is merely one component.
We support the call to simplify the legislation and regulations and provide consumer education as key components of a system with enhanced transparency, accessibility and accountability.
We appreciate the vision of the improved system that Mr. Marshall offers and we look forward to working with the government and other stakeholders to explore how best the bring this about.


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catching up with Ross Sewage
The last time I got tangled up with Creepsylvanian thrashers Ghoul, they threatened to kill and eat me. Frankly, I was lucky to escape with my skin (even if it was covered in food colouring). But when they announced they would be releasing their first comic book, written and drawn by Exhumed/Impaled bassist Ross Sewage, I had to find out more. Ross was kind enough to fill me in on how the idea for the book came about, its Kickstarter campaign, and the likelihood of a sequel.
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Dreams of Consciousness: Hey Ross, it's been over four years since we last talked. What have you been up to since then?
Well, in the last four years I've rejoined Exhumed after a 16 year hiatus and recorded two albums with them, toured all over the world with some personal heroes like Carcass and GWAR; I actually got to BE a slave for GWAR performing characters and such. I toured South America for the first time, and got to have my first South American diarrhea! For a week! And I guess I also wrote and drew up this ding dang comic book.
DoC: Tell me about the Ghoul comic that you wrote and drew - how did the idea for this come about, and how long have you been working on it?
I've actually been working on the idea of a Ghoul comic book for years. In the first iteration, I was working with some other people using a script that I wrote. I wanted to make a real anthology featuring multiple artists, with me drawing the bookend "host" pieces. But after long delays, getting ghosted on email and texts, and not receiving material, I realized the damn thing was never gonna get finished.
So I hunkered down, wrote a new script, and decided to tackle the whole shebang myself. It took me a few months to finish while also touring and playing shows. Doing it all solo, I felt I could better test the waters for such a concept and I wouldn't be dragging down any other artists or wasting their time if it fizzled.
DoC: What can you say about the plot of the Ghoul comic? How does the story tie in with the band's music?
This first issue features long-time Ghoul ally Baron Samedi recounting a few seemingly unrelated horror-filled stories. They all take place in Ghoul's country of Creepsylvania. The first one is around the time of the album Maniaxe and shows the other side of the story in the epic, first battle between Ghoul and their nemesis, Killbot.
The other stories feature characters from Creepsylvania's past, who should be familiar to Ghoul fans, alongside new characters in all new tales of terror. Ghoul and Creepsylvania have always had too many stories to tell just on LPs; the comic book is a way to finally bring those myriad stories to life in a different medium.
DoC: What is your background as an artist and illustrator? Have you worked on any other comics? Who would you say influenced your work?
I've been reading and drawing comics as long as I can remember. As teenagers, Matt Harvey and Col Jones of Exhumed and myself would have sleepovers and draw comics in-between role-playing games and watching horror movies. Then, they handed me a bass and band life subsumed any goals to try and actually break into the field of comics.
I did get a degree in art and had a story published in an old horror anthology, but my illustration and design work has been more focused on creating album and t-shirt art for the past 20 plus years. It's equal parts exciting and scary to go back to my first dream of creating comics, but the response has really buoyed my spirit.
DoC: At the time of my writing this, the Kickstarter campaign for the comic has more than quadrupled its original goal. With this in mind, are there plans for a sequel?
It's been a complete surprise. Some around me, including myself, were dubious about Kickstarter. I thought I'd give it a go, anyway. You can ask my friends; I was fully prepared for it to fail. I thought maybe it would get just past its funding goal. Within a week, we're in sight of quadrupling the funding goal and my jaw is still dragging across the floor. The response has been insane. Clearly, a Ghoul comic book was long overdue.
I opted to not make these numbered issues, though, because I didn't want to have the pressure to create some kind of serialized periodical. But with the interest shown, I really hope we'll be able to create more of these self-contained anthologies, continue to expand the real-life world of Ghoul, and bring in some other artists to contribute their visions of the splatter thrashing quartet.
DoC: What's next for you?
Next up is mailing out a shit ton of packages... so, so many packages. Then, just days after this Ghoul Kickstarter campaign and fulfillment is done, Exhumed will be releasing a new album called Horror. We'll be supporting that with a totally stacked tour featuring us, Gatecreeper, Necrot, and Judiciary.
I'll also be playing with Impaled at Quebec Death Fest and at a show also featuring Ghoul in Oakland on October 26... the day before the Exhumed tour starts! Shit, needless to say, my fall is packed to the brim with excitement and a lot of work to accomplish. I love not being bored.
If you wanna check out the Ghoul Kickstarter comic book campaign, pledges and ordering end September 26 and you can check it out at this link.
Regards, Herr Doktor Monsewer Ross "Cremator" Sewage Abwasser-Merde, Cessq.
GHOUL: The Comic Book Kickstarter Page
Ghoul on Indie Merch Store
Ghoul Official Website
Ghoul on Facebook
doktorsewage.com (Ross' art and music blog)
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Op de begraafplaats bevinden zich een paar perken met Britse oorlogsgraven, waartussen ook vier naamloze graven van Franse gesneuvelden liggen.

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Op de begraafplaats bevinden zich Britse militaire graven met gesneuvelden uit de Eerste Wereldoorlog. Er liggen 121 Britse gesneuvelden, waarvan 113 geïdentificeerde. Het grootste militair perk ligt in de noordoostelijke hoek van de begraafplaats, waar ook het Cross of Sacrifice staat; wat verderop liggen nog een paar kleine militaire perkjes tussen de civiele graven. De militaire perken werden ontworpen door Arthur Hutton en beslaan een oppervlakte van 431 m². De graven worden onderhouden door de Commonwealth War Graves Commission waar ze geregistreerd staan onder Bois-Grenier Communal Cemetery.

In de Eerste Wereldoorlog lag Bois-Grenier vlak bij het front, maar bleef het grootste deel van de oorlog in Britse handen. Er werden op de begraafplaats militairen begraven van oktober 1914 tot april 1918, toen het dorp bij het Duitse lenteoffensief enkele maanden in Duitse handen viel. Na de oorlog werden nog enkele graven van elders naar hier overgebracht. Er liggen ook 4 niet geïdentificeerde Franse soldaten.

Onderscheiden militair
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The future of the Oil and Gas in the post-COVID Economy: Ken Coates on the John Gormley Show
Canadians have a simple decision to make in the near future: will we support the oil and gas industry, or shut it down? MLI Munk Senior Fellow Ken Coates joins John Gormley to discuss how half-measures are damaging the livelihoods of people who depend on Canadian energy.
"It's a very substantial sector of the Canadian economy, but remember it's got so many different pieces, it's not just the oil coming out of the ground" explains Coates. "It's actually about the companies that provide all those services... [including everything ranging from] high-tech remediation to an engineering."
Coates goes on to discuss how the future of Canadian energy will tie into the post-COVID economy as Canada seeks to recover from the economic consequences of the lockdown. Coates believes our decision will become clear as Canada works towards economic recovery from COVID-19, but the half-hearted support from Ottawa has not inspired confidence in the sector.
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COVID-19 and the future of Canadian universities: Ken Coates in the Hill Times The path forward for Canada's universities is troubling, complex, and uncertain, writes Ken Coates in...
The future of Indigenous economic prosperity: New MLI paper by Ken Coates OTTAWA, ON (November 26, 2020): The COVID-19 pandemic, global economic factors, and domestic policy-making have...
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How Inclusivity Is Changing Communications
The way advertisers talk about gender and diversity is rapidly evolving, but can they sidestep a new set of clichés?
par Mark Tungate , Adforum 5 June 2019
Gender, inclusivity, women's empowerment: a concurrence of events has put these issues firmly on the agenda – and advertising may never be the same again. Particularly in terms of the Me Too and Time's Up movements, it seems clear that there is a distinct before and after.
There couldn't have been a firmer indication than Gillette's "We Believe" spot from Grey New York earlier this year. It addressed the Me Too issue head on; and while the approach was not exactly subtle, it was courageous for a brand that has long been associated with traditional masculine values.
Far more understated was a recent Gillette piece that acknowledged a broadminded attitude to gender among many – particularly younger – audiences. The spot from Grey Group Canada shows a transgender man shaving for the first time as his father looks supportively on.
On a slightly different note, a campaign last year for MGM Resorts in Las Vegas set out to make love songs more inclusive, inspired by the fact that Vegas is "the wedding capital of the world".
Spots that try to detonate stereotypes can be seen all over the world: here's one from Voskhod in Russia and Forte Bank that supports women entrepreneurs in a rather chic way.
Sport and physical effort make handy metaphors for achievement, so here's a recent example from the French bank Crédit Agricole and its agency BETC. The editing is as fancy as the footwork.
Soccer stars are one thing, but you wouldn't expect Barbie dolls to become templates for empowering young women. Yet on the toy's 60th birthday, that's exactly what's happening. Here are a couple of examples from BBDO agencies in San Francisco and Melbourne.
Brands that display unreconstructed behaviour are likely to face a backlash. The French beauty retailer Sephora decided to close all its stores in the United States for the day on June 5 to hold "inclusion workshops" for its employees.
The move came shortly after the R&B singer SZA tweeted that a branch of the store had racially profiled her by calling security and accusing her of stealing. The incident ended calmly but was widely covered in the media.
Sephora said its day of diversity training had been planned long before the story blew up, as part of its "We belong to something beautiful" campaign. The language of the project is a distillation of emerging tropes: "Standing fearlessly together to celebrate our differences…where diversity is expected."
See here: https://www.sephora.com/beauty/belong
In the United Kingdom, the mainstream fashion brand River Island is also doing its bit for inclusivity, with people of varied backgrounds, genders and body types strutting their stuff in its Labels Are For Clothes campaign.
We're certain that all of the above examples are sincere, but to sum up what many of us suspect about brands' attitudes to diversity, let's leave it to the razor-sharp British humour of AMV BBDO and its satirical film "Diverse-ish".
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John O'Leary is a partner in the tax services practice and leads PwC Ireland's financial services tax team. John specialises in insurance and banking and advises on structured finance transactions.
John has extensive experience advising on Irish and international tax issues and has assisted many insurance and banking MNCs to establish and develop EU headquarter operations in Ireland.
John is a regular speaker and presenter on international tax issues facing the financial services industry and is a member of the tax committee of the IFSC Insurance Group which advises the Irish government on tax policy for international financial services.
John is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland and an associate of the Irish Taxation Institute.
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Mark came to The Nature Conservancy after serving 14 years as the Executive Director for the Idaho-based Winter Wildlands Alliance. His recent accomplishments also include co-founding the Outdoor Alliance and the Idaho Outdoor Business Council. Prior to that, Mark served as President of the Utah Ski Association/Ski Utah and in communications positions with the U.S. Ski Team, 2002 Winter Olympic Games and Park City Ski Area.
Through these efforts, Mark has been a leading voice and advocate for federal and state conservation funding, public lands policy, climate science and engaging the outdoor recreation community in conservation. Mark feeds his passion for and commitment to Idaho's wild places through fly fishing, whitewater rafting, backcountry skiing, camping and hiking, most often with his wife, Dana, and teenaged children Asa and Eliza.
Mark understands that as the nation's fastest growing state, Idaho faces unprecedented challenges to the health of its lands, waters and wildlife. And he believes that The Nature Conservancy is uniquely positioned to meet these challenges. Mark earned a BA in Journalism from the University of Utah and a MFA in Nonfiction Writing from the University of Arizona.


Manchester, UK. EDM, a leading global provider of training simulators to the civil aviation and defence sectors, has been shortlisted for the Manchester Evening News Business of the Year 2017.
After a rigorous selection process involving the detailed submission of achievements over the past year followed by an in-depth interview with a judging panel at the MEN's offices, EDM was shortlisted for the award in the £10m to £25m annual turnover category.
This year marks the 25th year of these widely respected business awards for companies that have excelled within the Greater Manchester region over the past 12 months. The awards ceremony takes place at The Principal Hotel in Manchester on Thursday, 9th November. A total of 27 leading companies will battle it out on the night to win one of the prestigious awards in their chosen category.
EDM is a previous two-time winner of the Manchester Evening News Business of the Year having been successful in 2015 and 2009.
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Boulder judge finds King Soopers shooting suspect incompetent to stand trial
The ruling Friday came after a fourth doctor who did an evaluation came to the same conclusions as the other doctors.
Author: Janet Oravetz (9News), Jennifer Campbell-Hicks
Published: 1:44 PM MST December 3, 2021
Updated: 10:41 PM MST December 3, 2021
BOULDER, Colo. — A fourth doctor agreed with three other doctors and concluded that the man arrested and charged in connection with the deadly shooting at a Boulder King Soopers store earlier this year is not competent to stand trial at this time.
During a hearing Friday, prosecutors asked the judge to send the suspect to the state hospital in Pueblo, where they're hopeful he can receive treatment that will restore his competency so they can proceed.
"This case is by no means over," said Boulder District Attorney Michael Dougherty after the hearing. "This is certainly a delay, and it's upsetting to everybody. The victims groups, the families, the prosecution. But it's also a step we need to take to get him back here as quickly as possible so we can move forward and ensure that justice is done."
WATCH: Boulder District Attorney Michael Dougherty speaks out after the ruling
Ahmad Alissa is charged with 54 counts related to the March 22 shooting at the grocery store on Table Mesa Drive that left 10 people dead, including Boulder Police Officer Eric Talley.
The other victims include:
Neven Stanisic, 23
Kevin Mahoney, 61
Tralona Bartkowiak, 49
Rikki Olds, 25
Denny Stong, 20
Lynn Murray, 62
Teri Leiker, 51
Jody Waters, 65
Suzanne Fountain, 59
Eric Talley, 51
The next hearing on Alissa's competency is scheduled for March 15.
Previously, two court-ordered doctors found the suspect was "not competent to proceed," according to court documents. A doctor appointed by the defense team reached the same conclusion.
Dougherty emphasized that incompetency is different from insanity, which refers to a defendant's mental health at the time of the crime.
A competent defendant has a rational understanding of court proceedings, can communicate with their attorneys and assist with their defense.
The two doctors who conducted the evaluation found that Alissa could understand the charges against him, the potential sentence, and the roles of the judge and attorneys in the case, the documents say.
"However, the doctors conclude that their 'provisional' mental health diagnosis of Defendant 'limit[s] his ability to meaningfully converse with others,'" according to the court documents. "And that his 'superficial responses' to hypothetical legal situations indicate a 'passive approach to his defense' and 'potential over-reliance on his attorneys.'"
They concluded he was not currently competent to proceed, according to court documents.
RELATED: King Soopers shooting suspect to get 2nd competency evaluation
The conclusions from the evaluation were not a ruling in the case, and the process of determining the competency of the suspect continued with the judge ultimately granting a prosecution request for an additional evaluation which was the subject of Friday's hearing.
RELATED: Family of King Soopers shooting victim frustrated by delay over competency
Some of the charges the suspect faces include:
10 counts of first-degree murder
33 counts of attempted first-degree murder
One count of first-degree assault
10 counts of using a prohibited large-capacity magazine during a crime
Each first-degree murder charge carries a maximum sentence of life without the possibility of parole. Each of the attempted murder charges carries a sentence of between 16-48 years.
The lone charge of assault is related to a woman who fell while fleeing from the store and fractured a vertebra in her spine.
Aside from the weapons charges, each of the other charges represents a victim, according to prosecutors.
It was announced this week that the store where the shooting took place will reopen on January 20 after a major renovation.
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