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Blair Van Zetten
Blair Van Zetten is the President of Oskaloosa Food Products Corporation located in Oskaloosa, Iowa. Oskaloosa Foods is an industry leader in dried, liquid and frozen egg products that serves both domestic and international markets. Van Zetten's start in the egg business was alongside his father who started the company in 1938. Returning to work alongside his dad at the operation in 1975, he took control of the company in 1980 upon his dad's passing.
During his career he has served on many industry-related boards including the American Egg Board and the Iowa Egg Council. He is a past-chair of the American Egg Board and the United Egg Association. He is a current board member of the United Egg Producers and serves as the treasurer of the board for the US Farmers and Ranchers Alliance. As a founding member of the Egg Industry Center board, Van Zetten acted as its first Chair serving from 2008-2011. He remains an active and committed member of EIC to this day currently serving as its Vice Chair. Van Zetten was named Urner Barry's Egg Person of the Year in 2016 and was inducted to the Iowa Poultry Association Hall of Fame in 2019.
Van Zetten has served as the past president for the Oskaloosa Chamber of Commerce, the Oskaloosa Community Development Board and the Forest Cemetery Board. He is a past chair of the TruBank Board of Directors. He serves as an elder in the First Presbyterian Church and was named Oskaloosa Citizen of The Year. He and his wife have three sons.


We are going to explore minoxidil as a treatment for hair loss and explain how Hair Restoration Laboratories has developed the most effective minoxidil-based product available.
While the FDA has approved minoxidil as a hair loss treatment, the medical community is not in agreement as to how it exactly stimulates hair regrowth. Some theorize that minoxidil promotes blood flow to hair follicles and increases both the size of the follicles and the diameter of the hair shaft. This stimulates hair growth and prolongs that growth.
During initial clinical testing, minoxidil was only tested on males. Because subjects only used it in the crown of the scalp, it has only ever been approved to help regrow hair in that area–and not along the hairline or the center of the scalp. Minoxidil was subsequently approved to be used at a 5% concentration, for both men and women for hair loss and thinning caused by genetics.
Unfortunately, standard minoxidil is quite limited in its effectiveness. Minoxidil does not do anything to stop hair loss as it does not address the actual cause of genetic hair loss-Dihydrotesterone ("DHT"). Even if you use minoxidil religiously, eventually, your hair follicles will become overwhelmed by DHT, leading to hair miniaturization. To properly stop and reverse hair loss, you must block DHT.
Unfortunately, DHT causes havoc for hair follicles. It connects to them and triggers a process called "miniaturization". As the hair follicles become miniaturized, they will grow in thinner and thinner. In the long run, the hair turns out to be so thin and feeble that, once it drops out, it essentially does not regrow once more.
In order for men and women to prevent and reverse hair loss, Hair Restoration Laboratories has combined FDA approved 5% minoxidil with powerful ingredients that have the ability to block DHT. Unlike regular 5% minoxidil, the Treatment contains multiple, potent DHT blockers. The minoxidil with DHT blockers also contains essential vitamins, nutrients, and other ingredients to dramatically increase the strength, health, and thickness of your hair.


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The term "window wall" has become increasingly popular in the construction industry, typically referring to a large section of horizontal glazing installed between building slabs. This simple concept has a broad reach and can involve many different products and configurations. With little consensus, it is important for project teams to consider: What is a window wall, and what do I need to know for my project? In this presentation, we will explore glazing product types – windows, storefronts, and curtain walls – and the distinctions they have in window wall applications. We will also review the subtleties of each of these systems to help designers, owners, and contractors balance constructability, schedule, and cost.
Identify and understand the typical design and performance characteristics of window wall systems, including standard industry terminology.
Learn the applicable industry standards that govern the design, testing, and installation of window wall systems.
Understand the range of available window wall systems, the variability in system design, and relative performance differences between systems.
Learn design strategies to provide optimal performance of window wall systems and understand common construction and in-service issues with some typical window wall systems.
Participants will earn 1.5 AIA/CES Learning Units (LU/HSW) for their attendance.
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Route 1 Design gallery of art prints produced from original digital art created by graphic artist Jeffrey Schipritt.
© All Rights Reserved. This original art may not be copied, published, or in any way redistributed without permission of the artist.
Everything is a story. Nothing is arbitrary.
Contemporary, hard edge, rich color field, flat surface, and craft as important as art. My background in graphic design has had an obvious impact on my art.
Design without gimmickry, using simplicity, shape and color tell the story. Culture, too, has had an impact on my art. Concepts and palettes are influenced by the primal, often allegorical nature of portrayals found in Eskimo, Japanese, New Guinean, African, and Australian Aboriginal societies.
An artist is an observer, translating impressions into media. I am sensitive to concerns presented through cultural appropriation. I respect these influencing cultures, study them to understand their history, and am thankful for their impact on life and art.
Art is a never-ending journey. These works reflect continuing efforts to grow from graphic designer to visual artist.
Below are some of my latest digital illustrations and designs originally created as vector art in Adobe Illustrator. The art is then printed with pigment inks on smooth matte finish 100% cotton rag paper.
Please contact me for additional information regarding prints from my original digital art.
Click the art images to link to a larger view.
Exuberance needs not be graceful.
You worship the sun, yet rain is the gift.
Contact the artist at Route 1 Design for additional details, ordering information and the availability of these original art prints.


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Q: Change color of text when div is transitioning through it I want to implement a navbar element highlight using a div that moves (via transitions) to the selected element when you click on it.
But in addition, it should change the color of the text it passes through.
See this example (the red highlight is currently moving from "First" to "Second Text", coloring the text inside the highlight white):

I've made a small codepen to showcase a solution I came up with, which utilizes position: absolute and overflow: hidden.
See here: https://codepen.io/JZ_CodePen/pen/JjMzpye
Is there a simpler / more professional way to implement this?

A: That is the best way. Using position: absolute and overflow: hidden is great. You are also using the onclick event of JavaScript, which makes it even better. One thing you could do is change the text-color of the text onclick, but then that would make the whole thing white instead of partially like you want.

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The Power of a Nudge to get People using your Club
The Power of a Nudge…
When you doubt the value of a CRM system look at the evidence.
Whether it provides your exercise team with an organised way to email their clients or to provide you with an organised way to schedule motivational calls to your members, remember this US walking study.
Unable to push herself to exercise, Ruthanne Lowe joined a research study aimed at motivating the sedentary with a surprisingly simple technique—an occasional telephone reminder.
"It really did work," says Ms. Lowe, a 66-year-old housewife in San Jose, Calif. Three years after the study ended, she says, "I'm doing more exercise than I ever did in my life.
The study, conducted by Stanford University, belongs to a growing body of research showing that small amounts of social support, ranging from friends who encourage each other by email to occasional meetings with a fitness mentor, can produce large and lasting gains against one of America's biggest health problems—physical inactivity.
Only 48% of Americans say they meet the federal recommendation for exercising half an hour most days of the week, and the actual percentage is believed to be much lower. Exercise researchers estimate that nearly all sedentary people at one time or another have resolved and failed to maintain exercise programs.
In the Stanford study, 218 people were divided into three groups. After an introductory session, during which Ms. Lowe established a goal of walking half an hour most days of the week, a Stanford health educator called her and other members of her group every three weeks, on average, for a year to ask about their compliance and to cheer them on. A second group of participants received calls not from humans but from a computer programmed to make similar inquiries.
The caller, whether human or computer, asked the participants to recite the amount of exercise they performed during the past week. Participants were then congratulated on any exercise performed and asked how the level might be increased in the week ahead. When lapses occurred, as they invariably did because of illness, travel or unforeseeable events, the goal was to impress upon participants the importance of resuming the workout as soon as possible. All questions were designed to encourage rather than to scold.
After 12 months, participants receiving calls from a live person were exercising, as a mean, about 178 minutes a week, above government recommendations for 150 minutes a week. That represented a 78% jump from about 100 minutes a week at the start of the study. Exercise levels for the group receiving computerized calls doubled to 157 minutes a week. A control group of participants, who received no phone calls, exercised 118 minutes a week, up 28% from the study's start. "When you knew you were going to have to report back on what you had done, it motivated you," says Ms. Lowe.
It's clearly the small things, the top of mind touches that make the difference in making customers advocates of your club.
It can't be stressed enough the importance of staying in touch with your new inexperienced members. If you want to reduce attrition and increase the magnetic pull of your member referrals, then use these techniques to support your new members and help them get results. The evidence of this study and many others clearly support it.
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Some of the biggest Week 1 trends failed to pan out as the season opened, but there are plenty of interesting trend angles to explore in Week 2.
The Browns and Rams had been the worst Week 1 teams to bet on over the past decade, but both covered the spread in Week (although they lost to the Eagles and Lions respectively).
The Patriots trend toward September OVERs also crapped out as they won easily in Tennessee, but the game went UNDER 47 points.
In fact, most of the trends we identified a week ago failed to continue in Week 1.
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This week, there are a handful of perfect trends, but will they still be perfect on Tuesday morning?
Of note, there has never been an OVER play in the Tampa vs New York Giants series (12 games dating to 1984). Many eyes are on the Raiders, who are a road favorite for the first time since 2005, but they have struggled mightily in the role.
And there are a pair of 100 per cent angles in the Titans vs Chargers game. Tennessee is 0-7 SU & ATS vs Chargers since 1998 and San Diego has played 10 straight home UNDERs as a favorite.
Check out all the latest Week 2 NFL betting trends and see the latest NFL odds here at OddsShark.com.
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Waclaw Mayzel descibed as the first the process of the mitotic division in animal cells (the frog, rabbit and cat cornea). He published his observations in the journals: Medycyna, czasopismo tygo- dniowe dla lekarzy (1875; 3(45), 409–412 dated 25. 10. 1875) and in Centralblatt f. die Med. Wissenschaf- ten (1875; 50: 849–852). Scan of his original paper archived in the Jagiellonian Library follows the present article.
Endothelium is not only a layer of cells separating lumen of vessel from surrounding tissues. It begins to notice its role in many biological processes. This paper presents the role of endothelium and vessels in development, tissues and organs formation and maturation.
The paper describes function of endothelium and its role in vessels formation during embryonic development and regenerative or pathological processes of further life.


Do not wear too much jewelry at once. Despite the fact that jewelry is sold in sets, you should follow the "rule of three" – no more than three jewelry at a time. The larger the jewels, the smaller they should be. Remember that everything that you wear at a certain point should ideally be combined with each other in color and style.


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HomeMori Hosseini makes the case for Embry-Riddle & Volusia County's future
Mori Hosseini makes the case for Embry-Riddle & Volusia County's future
Post Date:August 6, 2016
Headline Surfer video / Mori Hosseini - ever the businessman - makes passionate pitch to Volusia County for public-private venture with Enbry-Riddle Aeronautical University, with up-front monies now with return on investment down the line with the prospect of higher paying jobs. Hosseini gets unanimous support. Above, labs for research would be expanded, and at left, start-up enterprises would be welcomed with start-up funds with the mandate up freont that they stay in Volusia County.
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Having already secured seven partnerships for its planned research park, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University administrators appeared Thursday in front of the Volusia County Council asking for $1.5 million and to purchase county-owned land for half its value adjacent to the Daytona Beach campus.
And they brought a businessman to make the pitch. Not just any every-day businessman, mind you, but one of the most powerful and passionate, who happens to be the chairman of the board for ERAU -- Mori Hosseini of ICI Homes.
And Hosseini delivered a promise on their behalf: $1.8 billion value in economic development and creation of jobs with salaries as high as $100,000, as the return on their investment down the line.
Hosseini said Volusia County was there for Embry-Riddle in moving from Ohio to Daytona Beach 50 years ago and now the county could help the university position itself for the future, beginning now.
"We are going to the next level," Hosseini said.
The $1.5 million would assist companies using the research park who need additional startup funds.
Rodney Cruise, ERAU's vice president for administration and planning, said the prerequisite for dispensing of the funds is that the businesses must stay and grow their enterprises here in Volusia County.
In addition to the $1.5 million requested from the county, Hosseini and Interim President Karen Holbrook asked to purchase county-owned land at the southeast corner of the intersection of Clyde Morris Boulevard and Bellevue Avenue that is adjacent to the campus. The land is valued at $800,000, but they want to purchase it for half that amount, considering the land is of little value otherwise to the county, which has used it to perform oil changes on vehicles, etc..
Embry-Riddle's vision for a research park started 11 years ago when it purchased land it purchased land, and having invested $2 million toward the project, Hosseini partnering up with the county could "foster the commercialization of new technologies and bring as many as 1,500 high-paying jobs to the area."
Here's a synopsis of what's in play: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University's John Mica Engineering and Aerospace Innovation Complex will bring together venture capitalists, scientists, students, faculty and engineers for research and development projects. The Mica complex — poised to anchor the west side of ERAU's 17-acre, roughly $32 million research park will include multiple high-tech labs allowing researchers to study everything from thermal energy to robotics.
With $4 million pledged for economic development, in the county's tentative budget of $849 million, the $400,000 from the land sale would go into that fund, while the $1.5 million asked for would come out.
County Council members were unanimous in support of the plan. "We need to make sure we embrace Embry-Riddle," at-large Councilwoman Joyce Cusack said. "This is a part of a journey we must take to ensure our children's dreams become a reality." Councilwoman Deb Denys applauded it as "visionary," making clear for emphasis, "I'm tired of supporting minimum wage jobs. This is exactly what we should be supporting."
County Council members were unanimous in support of the plan: "We need to make sure we embrace Embry-Riddle," said at-large Councilwoman Joyce Cusack, shown far left. "This is a part of a journey we must take to ensure our children's dreams become a reality."
Councilwoman Deb Denys, shown here right of colleague Joyce Cusack, applauded it as "visionary," making clear for emphasis, "I'm tired of supporting minimum wage jobs. This is exactly what we should be supporting."
The county will formally vote on the request at an upcoming meeting.
Henry Frederick is publisher of Headline Surfer®, the award-winning 24/7 internet news outlet in Daytona Beach, Florida, via HeadlineSurfer.com. Specializing in breaking news & investigative reporting, Frederick is among the Sunshine State's most experienced reporters with dozens of journalism-industry awards.
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Is There Future in Content Writing?
If you're considering a career in content writing, the answer to this question might surprise you. There is a constant demand for content writers across various industries. Not only is the job interesting, but it also offers a variety of opportunities to expand your knowledge and skills. In this article, we will discuss what's in store for content writers in the media, IT, and PR industries. Hopefully, you'll find this article to be helpful in your decision-making process.
Demand for content writers in the media industry
As media companies continue to invest more money in online content, demand for content writers in the media industry is increasing. This is due in part to the increased need for quality content. Content writers need to be able to present their thoughts in a logical way. As a result, the industry is in need of content writers who can help them make the right impression on their audience. This article will discuss the benefits of content writing jobs in the media industry and how you can start a successful career as a content writer.
Content writers are a vital part of any media program, from news websites to YouTube shows. They also write news content, and SEO knowledge is essential. They should be able to use a variety of writing styles to best suit their clients. Good language skills and a working knowledge of grammar are a plus. In addition to these skills, a content writer must have strong attention to detail. They must also have the ability to write effectively and efficiently.
While hiring a content writer may seem expensive, it could save a business a lot of time in the long run. After all, time is money in the digital age. If you are writing about a technical topic, you might end up losing the interest of your audience. Content writers are trained to present complicated subjects in a way that appeals to a wide audience. This allows them to gain exposure to a wide audience.
Content writers are also essential to a brand's digital presence. Content can affect the personality and reputation of a company, so it is vital to understand how to use these tools to boost your brand's visibility online. Many people dream of publishing their own book, and a published author can make an incredible income from their book. However, in order to achieve success in this field, you must understand the intricacies of digital marketing and SEO.
The importance of content writing in the media industry is well-documented. It helps connect brands with their target audience and enhances engagement with their targeted audience. Bill Gates compared the role of content on the internet to that of broadcasting. Content writers communicate ideas and opinions in a way that moves an audience to take action. Additionally, content writers help brands establish their reputation as authoritative voices. Because they are trusted by their audience, audiences gravitate towards brands that have an authoritative voice.
Content writers in the media industry are also in demand if they are capable of creating long-form articles. However, not all writers have the stamina or vocabulary to produce long-form content. These writers can write eBooks, white papers, and skyscraper content. If you're looking for a job as a content writer in the media industry, consider becoming a social media expert. It's not enough to have a blog – you have to be on top of the latest trends in social media.
Demand for content writers in the IT industry
A career as a content writer is a good choice for those who want to write about a variety of topics. As a content writer, you will be tasked with writing articles, blog posts, and other types of content. Content writers must have strong writing skills and a keen understanding of what makes for engaging content. They must also keep up with the latest trends in digital marketing and SEO best practices. If you want to work in the IT industry, you should consider becoming a content writer.
Content writers can find plenty of work in the IT industry, from blogs to web pages. Typical jobs in this sector are full-time, and you will often be required to work overtime to meet deadlines. Many companies and organizations require content writers to conduct research to understand their audience and what they're looking for. Some content writers also need copy editors to make sure their work is error-free. Whether you're working as an independent writer or with a team, it's essential to keep up on three trends that will influence your work in the IT industry.
Businesses are in need of content to keep their online presence alive. Content is important for both businesses and consumers. People enjoy researching products and services online before making a purchase. It helps them decide which products to purchase and which to avoid. With more people conducting research online, content writers are in demand. But how can you become a content writer in the IT industry? Here are some reasons why. So, what do you need to know about content marketing?
Content writing is crucial for the success of content marketing campaigns. Content writers are the one responsible for driving traffic to the websites of businesses and converting those readers into customers. So, if you have the talent and experience to craft compelling content for your readers, you will find plenty of work in this field. If you're interested in a career as a content writer, be sure to keep up with the latest trends in content marketing to remain relevant and competitive.
As the digital world continues to grow, content writers will be in greater demand than ever. As content marketing strategies have become increasingly important for businesses, content writers have a vital role to play in connecting brands with their consumers. Whether you're a small or large business, content is vital to a company's brand reputation. Providing informative and entertaining content for customers helps a company build a relationship with its customers.
The content marketing industry is growing rapidly, and there's plenty of work for brand journalists and freelance writers. It's a lucrative industry, and there's no doubt that it will only continue to grow and expand in the coming years. By using the skills of content writers in this field, you'll be sure to earn more money in the long run. The future is bright for content writers in the IT industry!
Demand for content writers in the PR industry
Content writers are in constant demand in the PR industry. Their duties include writing press releases, email correspondence, stories, and other content. PR firms and companies need content writers for many different types of projects. While they may be familiar with writing articles, they aren't necessarily familiar with the public relations field. In the past, content writers were only responsible for marketing emails or articles, but the industry has become a much more diverse environment, and content writers are needed for a variety of different tasks.
Cybersecurity is another industry that requires content writers. Almost every news organization or company has a blog to keep people up-to-date on cybersecurity. This is an industry that affects every employee and company, and the public as a whole. Cybersecurity is especially important in times like the COVID-19 pandemic. Content writers are in demand for such projects, and they are required to stay abreast of changing technology and the latest developments in the industry.
There are several niches in the PR industry, and content writers with specializations in any of them can earn high-paying positions. Social media writers can easily manage social media accounts, while technical writers can communicate complex topics in plain language. Both marketing and public relations can require technical writers to understand and communicate the complexities of the industry. Whether writing for an educational site or a news site, technical writers can help make the most of both.
Content writers with specialties in finance, economics, and investment are in high demand, thanks to the proliferation of mobile devices. The ability to write about financial concepts and investments is important to organizations. Those with a background in finance can adapt the financial writing skills that they already have. If you love writing, but would like to branch out into another area, you can take up this training. You might be surprised by how much demand there is for content writers in this industry.
Cybersecurity is another area in which content writers can shine. The content must be accessible to the public, be factually accurate, and captivate their attention. In addition, it should also be original and reflect the company's viewpoint. For example, a small law firm can hire a content writer to write a blog post or an article. But what is a content writer? It depends on the type of writing project.
A degree in marketing or business doesn't always translate into a job. But the digital economy is quickly replacing old school jobs. Content writing, meanwhile, doesn't require specific degrees. A basic knowledge of English language and basic grammar rules can help you get started. This career can be highly rewarding. But if you have a passion for content writing, you can get a job in the PR industry. But don't be discouraged if your degree isn't in the field of PR.
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Europe Edges Toward 5G Restrictions After Blast of U.S. Lobbying
Alyza Sebenius and Natalia Drozdiak
Bloomberg December 9, 2019
(Bloomberg) -- U.S. officials flooded Europe last week, and by the time they had departed, their efforts to persuade their allies to cut back in using Huawei Technologies Co. equipment appeared to finally be gaining traction.
Europe has been caught between two major world powers, China and the U.S., over the question of whether to include Huawei in the roll-out of its future 5G mobile networks. Many European countries don't want to anger Beijing, a significant trading partner, while the U.S., an important security ally, has repeatedly said it may reassess intelligence sharing with countries that utilize Huawei in their 5G networks.
But on Tuesday the European Union agreed its member states should adopt a "comprehensive and risk-based" approach to the security of 5G, which includes using only trustworthy parties for components critical to national security, and should consider the laws of a supplier's home country before buying their products.
A day later, following a NATO summit U.S. President Donald Trump and German Chancellor Angela Merkel discussed "the need to exclude untrusted providers," a White House spokesman said in a statement. The discussion came as the country's largest phone carrier, Deutsche Telekom AG, announced it had stopped orders for 5G equipment due to Huawei's uncertain status. Merkel has previously insisted that individual vendors such as Huawei should not be banned from the outset.
While American diplomats see the new EU security conclusions as a sign of progress, it's not yet certain it will lead to a change in Huawei's status in Europe. Under current EU law, only member states can ban vendors from their markets. The countries are expected to agree to recommendations by the end of the year. These could include flagging specific vendors as untrustworthy, or suggesting updates to EU or national legislation.
The ambiguities of European regulation haven't stopped U.S. officials from declaring some form of victory.
"We were very pleased to see the conclusions on 5G that the EU council released," Rob Strayer, the U.S. State Department's deputy assistant secretary for cyber, said on a conference call with reporters Thursday.
Keith Krach, the State Department's under secretary for economic growth, energy, and the environment also told reporters in Paris: "I would like to salute the EU leadership on the position they've taken on securing 5G."
For their part, EU officials said member states agreed to the 5G conclusions to safeguard the region's own interests, not to appease any outside powers. They added that the U.S. and China weren't mentioned in the discussions leading up to the agreement, nor were there any real controversial issues among the member states.
Part of the U.S. optimism comes as European companies begin to turn their back on Huawei. Deutsche Telekom said it was hoping for "political clarity for the 5G build-out in Germany as soon as possible" as it announced it had stopped orders on 5G equipment due to Huawei's uncertain status. No other major European telecommunications company has announced a full ban, although Vodafone Group Plc in January suspended purchases of Huawei gear for the core of its European networks.
A key issue for European and U.S. officials is a 2017 Chinese law that mandates any organization and citizen to support and assist national intelligence in their investigations. The U.S. has argued that allies should only purchase equipment from countries that have independent court systems. Strayer has said he isn't trying to get allies to ban a particular company, but instead, is urging allies to adopt a common security standard -- which Huawei doesn't meet.
"We've said for some time that we want to maintain our very close cooperation on law enforcement and military matters with governments around the world," said Strayer said on Tuesday in an interview with Bloomberg TV. "But when we're not able to share information securely, as would be the case when they have untrusted vendors in their 5G networks, we're going to have to reassess how we share that information in the future."
A Huawei spokesman pointed Bloomberg News to a statement in which the company welcomed the EU's "fact-based approach," adding that the Chinese company is a trusted partner throughout Europe and that its 5G solution is "safe and innovative."
The political agreement by the European member states aims to set one approach on 5G across capitals, preventing any one country from being singled out or becoming a potential target for retaliation by China or the U.S.
In the U.K., a key U.S. ally, Conservative party politicians are burnishing their hawkish security credentials during a general election campaign by dangling the prospect of a ban on a Chinese supplier. Prime Minister Boris Johnson, speaking at the NATO Summit in London on Wednesday, said he didn't want Britain to be "unnecessarily hostile to investment from overseas," but "we cannot prejudice our vital national security interests."
U.K. Chancellor of the Exchequer Sajid Javid appeared to echo Johnson's stance. "When it comes to our national security, no cost is too high," he said, speaking to LBC radio. The Conservatives are capitalizing on data that shows opposition Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn polling badly on whether he can be trusted on national security issues.
It wasn't all a success for the U.S., however. The following day, Johnson was seen using what appeared to be a Huawei P20 smartphone to take selfies. His office said that the phone belonged to a staffer.
--With assistance from Kitty Donaldson and Rudy Ruitenberg.
To contact the reporters on this story: Alyza Sebenius in Washington at asebenius@bloomberg.net;Natalia Drozdiak in Brussels at ndrozdiak1@bloomberg.net
To contact the editors responsible for this story: Giles Turner at gturner35@bloomberg.net, Andrew Martin
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Diversity makes teams better. Remarkable progress can happen when inclusion is at your organizational core.
Theodore Melfi's Hidden Figures is the film adaptation of the incredible true story of the women who crushed stereotypes to become recognized as some of the greatest intellectual minds at NASA. When our Waggl team saw this film, it resonated with us immediately because we share core values like inclusion and the importance of culture and progressive leadership.
The story illustrates the value inherent in diversity and the remarkable progress that can be made when inclusion is at your organizational core.
The year was 1961. Katherine Johnson was part of a group of female African-American mathematicians working at NASA during the "Space Race." These women were segregated from the rest of the NASA staff, working in a different wing of the Langley campus. This was an unfortunate societal norm at the time – and it was detrimental to NASA's innovative and ambitious objectives.
Sometimes, it takes a perfect storm of circumstances to reveal rare talent within a workplace. Decades before the film's events, President Roosevelt had declared there must be a push toward innovation in federal agencies. The nation's young men were being sent to war instead of sent to work, and women found themselves with an opportunity to be compensated – albeit at a lesser scale.
The precursor to NASA, the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA), had hired Johnson and her colleagues. The space race intensified, and Johnson was called in to double-check the equations of the first IBM computer calculating trajectories. No one could have predicted just how important Johnson's talents and insight would have been not only to Shepherd's orbital journey but also to the Apollo missions. NASA had overlooked the tremendous resources already existing within its workforce for years.
In addition to Johnson, Hidden Figures also details the journeys of Mary Jackson, the first female engineer at NASA, and Dorothy Vaughn, who rose in the ranks to become a predominant computer programmer and supervisor.
We cannot create true progress and transformation without addressing the injustices of past, because the echoes of those injustices still resonate in business practices today. However, we ca honor trailblazers like Katherine Johnson by creating accessible platforms that deliver real change to organizations.


When was the last time you heard a really funny joke? Could you tell it to an audience right now? And therein lies a mystery.
It ought to be easy to change a mind. Any mind. At least your own mind, right?
Our own Sonny Dyon, who has Millennials in his home, office, movie studio, and probably yard, was once a youthful overachiever himself. Here are his five tips for helping the new generation on the block fit into your team.
They're not going to get off your lawn, much less out of your home, office, or target market. So here are a few Internet-tested tips and hints for working with the newest generation.


Killing Fear part 7: Speak.
So, what our undiscussables? Here's one. Talking. Speaking where we might be heard is a point of our professional fear.
In the past few years I've publicly griped about the American Chemical Society (hi, ACS guys! *waves*), Elsevier, EBSCO, Proquest, the quality of LIS education in America, Taiga, bad information policy legislation, the professional skill set of new librarians, whatever has me enraged at the moment. And some people have openly warned me off talking about these topics (hi ACS guys!), saying I should consider my actions before committing such a political act. And I say that saying true things, in public or in private, is not a political act, or a wrong one.
But we, librarians, seem to think it is. In fact, in June of 2012 at an ALA ERP training for librarians who want to participate in the work of our Committee on Accreditation, someone said that if a program has challenges, the ERP can say so, because it's okay to write down true things. This was said to a group of librarians who had volunteered to participate in the evaluation and judgement of our graduate schools, and yet the panelist felt strongly that the group needed to be told it was totally okay to say true things in that context. In what world is it NOT OKAY TO SAY TRUE THINGS? Not one I want to live in.
I think these all apply, in some way, to the way librarians move through the world, and how we choose to speak.
We are a timid lot, afeared of rocking the boat. Why? What are we afraid of? Are we afraid of changing? Are we afraid of appearing to change? Do we not believe we can be something other? And why is truth now political? Where is our professional courage and self-confidence? If we're going to muster the courage to translate our ideas into action, I strongly believe that we must acknowledge our culture of silence, and of fear, and the timidity of action that results.
I've been glared at and talked down to for daring to say true things in public, and I know others have had worse happen to them. But still, even so, a hundred other librarians could be talking, if we weren't so scared of the consequences. More voices could be speaking in their own ways, measured, wild, or somewhere in between, if the powers that are in librarianship weren't stifling them. We are all capable of speaking up, so I ask librarians to please consider: why aren't you? Do you know why you've made your choices? Do you know what the worst is that could happen, and if you could handle it?
And library leaders, my peers, I ask of you: why aren't your people speaking up and speaking out? Do you know what you're doing to others by your actions and attitudes? Have you looked at, questioned, and affirmed your decisions lately?
Some librarians have asked and answered these questions already. Some have really valid reasons for their silence, and I respect that. I know we are not all empowered to shout from the hilltops, and doing so is unwise for many. What I also know, and don't respect, is that we have a culture of silence by default, propagated and promulgated by the leaders in our field. So to my peers in positions of power and authority I say: stop that. Stop stifling open communication. Stop enforcing awkward silence on our profession. To librarians, I ask: consider where your fears are rooted, and consider whether that's where you want to settle.
YES! I have often received "the glare" for speaking truth in meetings where everyone else kept quiet and let shallow thinking and even untruth go unchecked. (Such comments have also garnered the only criticism on my annual evaluations.) I'm pretty heavily introverted and do not spout off easily–I suspect librarianship has an atypically large proportion of similarly reticent personalities. But to anyone who is silently considering what you might have said if you were to speak your professional expertise, I remind you as I remind myself: listen to the people who ARE speaking–usually a lot, and loudly–and be sure they are really communicating what needs to be heard. If they're not, you gotta make those comments and accept those glares. If you don't speak, there are always other people whose words will speak for you.
I get the feeling there's not enough specificity under a lot of that fear. Or that the fears, when specified, will prove prima facie absurd.
1) I agree with Tedd. Along those lines, "Listen for what's not being said, and then say it" has often been my most effective meeting technique. It often turns out there are a lot of people not saying it, and they're grateful someone did.
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Private Acts: Court System — District Attorney General
The office of district attorney general, including assistant district attorneys and criminal investigators, is covered by title 8, chapter 7 of Tennessee Code Annotated. Section 16-2-506 of T.C.A. establishes the judicial districts of the trial courts and establishes the number of assistant district attorneys general and criminal investigators in each judicial district. According to T.C.A. §16-2-506, Grainger County is in the 4th judicial district. Secretarial assistance to district attorneys is authorized, but subject to the approval of the executive director of the district attorneys general conference, the comptroller of the treasury, and the commissioner of finance and administration. T.C.A. §8-26-101(2)(G) – (1)(K).
The following acts once affecting Grainger County are no longer in effect but are listed here for historical purposes.
Acts of 1817, Chapter 65, established solicitorial districts throughout the state. The counties of Hawkins, Grainger, Claiborne and Campbell composed the second solicitorial district.
Public Acts of 1931, Chapter 64, created the office of assistant attorney general in Grainger County, which at the time was in the second judicial circuit.
Public Acts of 1975, Chapter 253, created the office of one additional assistant district attorneys general for Grainger County, which at the time was in the second judicial circuit.
Public Acts of 1977, Chapter 377, created the office of full time assistant district attorney general for Grainger County, which at the time was in the second judicial circuit.
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Gaming the Game: How One Guy on 'Jeopardy' Hacked the System
By Neha Prakash 2014-02-05 19:29:24 UTC
Who is Arthur Chu?
Jeopardy fans will quickly identify the clue associated with that answer: A rockstar shaking up the classic game show.
See also: 'Jeopardy' Lays Down the Law on 'GIF' Pronunciation
Chu, a 30-year-old insurance compliance analyst and aspiring actor, has won $102,800 over the course of four Jeopardy appearances last week. The dollar amount didn't set any records — but Chu's methods of achieving success, called the "Forrest Bounce," has everyone rethinking the game.
The strategy is named after Chuck Forrest, who used the tactic on Jeopardy in 1985. It requires the contestant to be unpredictable, jumping around to different categories and dollar amounts, as opposed to the more traditional way of playing — beginning with the $200 question and working down the column. The strategy isn't against the show's rules, it's simply unorthodox (and forces host Alex Trebek to stay on his toes).
Chu has also been hunting down Daily Doubles. He managed to identify them three times in just one game last Wednesday, and as another part of the strategy, he bets odd amounts during his Daily Doubles ($5 on a sports question) or final wagers ($8,600 to make sure he'd only tie with another opponent).
"The more unpredictable you are, the more you put your opponents off-balance, the longer you can keep an initial advantage," Chu told Mental Floss. "It greatly increases your chance of winning the game if you can pull it off, and I saw no reason not to do it."
While Chu may be sitting pretty with his prize money, more traditional fans of the game are outraged, calling him a "hero villain" and "swag lord." Others are praising him for his smart use of "game theory."
Chu will return to Jeopardy on Feb. 24 to defend his title.
BONUS: 9 Booze-Filled Versions of Classic Childhood Games
How to Turn Your Childhood Games into Drinking Games
1. Pokemon
Redditor menace64 created the ultimate Pokemon board game designed to help you imbibe. He writes, "Start in the top left, roll a die, drink. It basically boils down to that. Two notes of caution: 1) Stick to beer, or you simply won't finish (I've only seen someone finish with hard liquor once); and 2) Stock up more than you think you'll need beforehand. This game has a tendency to dry up entire supplies of alcohol. It's brutal."
(h/t Reddit)
Image: menace64
2. Hot Potato
Partiers should sit or stand in a circle and pick a song that everyone knows well. Fill a flask with your drink of choice and seal it tightly - make sure nothing will spill! When the group begins to sing the chorus, pass the flask around the circle. Whoever is stuck with the flask when the chorus ends has to drink. Bottoms up!
(h/t Man Cave Daily)
Image: Flickr, J. Lightning
3. Operation
Unless you were a particularly steady-handed kid, you probably hit the buzzer too many times to count when playing this game as a kid. The adult version of the game barely changes - just take a shot every time the buzzer goes off, thus decreasing the probability that your poor patient will ever make it off the operating table.
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Image: Flickr, pinguino k
4. Jenga
Drunken Towers is a sloppy twist on the wooden block game Jenga.
Each player takes turns carefully pulling blocks out of the tower. Before you place the block back on top, you must complete the task written on the block. Tasks include taking shots, linking yourself to a partner ("When I drink, you drink,") and reversing the direction of the game. Order a set here or create your own using personalized commands. And you thought this game was tough while sober?
Image: Flickr, Ian Wilson
5. Battleships
This game requires some significant prep time and 32 separate shot glasses, but the nostalgia factor makes your effort worthwhile! Check out the set-up and game instructions at Celebrations.com.
(h/t Celebrations.com)
Image: Flickr, BankKnowsBest
6. Tic Tac Toe
Tic Tac Toe might have seemed boring as a kid, but that doesn't have to be the case today. Order this specialized Tic Tac Toe shot glass kit from Gadgets and Gear, or replicate the game on your own. The adult version requires the loser to drink one shot for every move on the board! If it's a tie, each player drinks one shot for each of their own moves. This game gets intense pretty quickly, so be careful about playing too many rounds.
(h/t Gadgets and Gear)
Image: Gadgets and Gear
7. Twister
Even while sober, Twister tends to induce the same symptoms you get after a few drinks, like giggling and falling down. Play as usual, but every time someone falls, they have to take a shot.
Image: Flickr, nigejones
8. War
This drinking game is modeled after the original card game. Divide the deck in two. Each person flips over one card at a time. Whoever has the lowest card value surrenders their card and takes a drink. If both players draw the same card, each person counts out three cards face-down and one face-up. The person with the higher-value face-up card wins all cards on the table. The game ends when one person holds the whole deck - or when one person can't keep track of which numbers are low and which are high!
(h/t Made Man)
Image: Bev Sykes
9. Charades
Charades can get pretty raucous by itself, but why not give the game a boozy boost? Set a time limit for guessing each charade - let's say one minute. If the audience correctly guesses the charade in time, the actor has to drink. If the audience fails to guess it, they have to drink.
Image: Flickr, skpy
Topics: Conversations, Jeopardy, Television, Culture
Video: YouTube, Play Jeopardy


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This time, it's an illustrated guide, so you began by making 3D models of the Pokémon.
When it comes to 3D models of Pokémon - and this is going back a while - you and I worked together to establish a system for doing lots of modelling for the Pokémon Stadium8 and Pokémon Snap9 games for the Nintendo 64 system. 8Pokémon Stadium: A fighting game and illustrated guide released for the Nintendo 64 system in April 2000. With this software, players could battle Pokémon in 3D and manage Pokémon Box cartridges for the Game Boy system using the Transfer Pak. It is compatible with the , , , and games. 9Pokémon Snap: A camera-style action game released for the Nintendo 64 system in September 2000.
That's right. (laughs) We made a team at Creatures called the "Pokémon Modeling Center" and made lots of models there.
In the Nintendo 64 days, there were staff members involved with modelling Pokémon, and they participated this time, too.
So when it comes to turning Pokémon into 3D, you have quite a long tradition and lots of experience, so we felt like we could just hand it off to Creatures.
How many people worked on it this time?
Aside from development of the illustrated guide, there were about 30 modellers, as well as 5 people in charge of motion.
We had all hands on deck.
When that many staff members are involved, it's hard to pull the quality together. Especially with software like Pokémon, not only do lots of characters appear, but each player has his or her own favourites, so you can't pour all your strength into one particular Pokémon.
That's right. We divided up the work in the art team. I didn't instruct it, but we gave Pokémon with complicated shapes to people who were good at drawing difficult models, and we gave cute Pokémon to people who were cut out for that kind of work, doling them out according to the designers' strengths.
So at first it was important to decide who would handle which Pokémon. How did you feel with regard to making software for the Nintendo 3DS hardware?
For the Nintendo 3DS system, we are able to use new graphics technology equivalent to a programmable shader10, so I think the graphics are strikingly rich. 10Programmable shader: A shader is a graphics processing circuit or program mainly for representing light and shadow in graphics. A programmable shader allows programmers to determine how they would like the effects of light and shadow to be calculated. The high degree of freedom makes a wider variety of effects possible. The shader in the Nintendo 3DS system is not a programmable shader, but the hardware is capable of performing the types of calculations used by a programmable shader.
Another characteristic this time is self-shadowing.
Could you explain to readers of "Iwata Asks" what self-shadowing is?
Normally when you apply shadows in CG (computer graphics), the model casts a shadow on the floor or ground. Self-shadowing, just as its name suggests, allows models to cast shadows on themselves. For example, many Pokémon have big ears.
Video: The shadows cast by a Pokémon's ears will now fall on its back.
The shadows cast by a Pokémon's ears will now fall on its back.
Shadows falling on yourself is only natural in the real world, so we hope players will pay attention to such fine detail.
Yes. Shadows were also necessary in AR.
By adding shadows, I think we were able to create a greater sense of reality, as if the Pokémon is right there.
animation for each of the various Pokémon . I hope people will watch those from various angles, too.
How did you decide on that animation? Each Pokémon has its own movement, and the Pokémon are new this time, so there wasn't anything to use as reference, was there?
But you didn't want to do that?
Each Pokémon has its own characteristics, so, without establishing any firm restraints regarding similarity, length, and so on, we asked the art team to make the data.
You added the animation without making them all the same, but rather in consideration of how each of their characteristics could be made to stand out.
That's right. To make their characteristics stand out, a few ended up quite long.
You want to see all the animations for the Pokémon you have collected.
Yes. What's more, when you look at the Pokédex on the lower screen, there's text telling you everything about it - what kind of abilities that Pokémon has, what kind of moves it has learned, and how it evolved - so even if you don't play the game, you will learn details about what Pokémon are like as living creatures.
When you touch someplace you're curious about, it jumps to even more detailed information.
Yes. For example, if you touch the name of a move, you can see what kind of move it is and a list of the Pokémon who can learn it.
And another feature of this software is how you can view it in six different languages!
I see. So it's convenient for people in Pokémon license management.
Pokédex 3D is quite handy at work!


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If not riding, what's better than talking about all things bikes? Members can join the discussion in one of our Google Groups.
The Waterloo Cycling Club discussion forums are implemented using Google Groups in the waterloocyclingclub.ca domain. They are setup with varying degrees of security as it relates to the subjects in particular groups.
On the topic of security, one setting you should pay special attention to is display name. Members have asked for more information about fellow club members. So, for private club groups, consider linking to your Google Profile. However, for more public groups, you may prefer to use a Display Name you provide.
Members are added by an administrator to the member only forums according to their wishes as indicated at registration time. Email notifications and wishes to leave the group is done using the Google Group self serve. For details see Online Services Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).
For information on setting display name, please refer to Googles Help Article: Groups Help - Find and join a group.
There are some topics that members would just like to keep within the club. At the top of this list are discussions around things like race tactics and future plans such as upcoming rides.
Ride - Ride details are in our Ride with GPS club. See Activities for more help in getting started with Ride with GPS. If you have questions that are not answered there, you can ask them here.
Race - A place for members to discuss, strategize, and share racing experiences.
WCC General Private - Catch all for member discussion on topics that don't fit into the more focused group. This includes things like private announcements, tales from the saddle, lost and found, buy and sell, etc. This is similar to the WCC general public group, but this is only visible to WCC members.
There are times where we want to be able to share what is going on in the club with the greater community. The Tales from the Saddle posts are one such example.
WCC General Public - A place for the broader community to learn from members of the Waterloo Cycling Club. Opinions expressed are those of the individual posting. Only members can post in this group, but information is publicly viewable.
The public has asked to interact directly with members. If you would like to join in this discussion, you can join, leave, or configure your membership in these groups using Google's self-serve.
Fully public discussion forum under consideration.
Some members of the club have created speciality groups outside of Waterloo Cycling Club domain. Here are the ones we know about.
KWCX is a regional group, focused on cyclocross racing and related topics. It's primarily made up of WCC members, but some competing team "frenemies" have found their way onto the list. The group is most active in August through November while CX season is underway. Discussion may range from tire pressure, to sharing pro race videos, tire pressure, 1x vs 2x drivetrains, tubular gluing, and of course, tire pressure. Address is: KWCX@googlegroups.com To join, you can send a request to kevinagibson at waterloocyclingclub dot ca.


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Q: Problem with wait inside canActivate guard for change Behavior Subject I have problem with my guard in Angular. I would like to block enter to route when some condition are not met.
I have a subject: testSubject$ = new BehaviorSubject<any[]>([]);
This subject is updated after resolver is finish. I know that guard is performed before resolver, so I would like to listen this testSubject$ and react when value is coming.
I tried something like this:
  canActivate(route: ActivatedRouteSnapshot, state: RouterStateSnapshot): Observable<boolean> {
    const path = route.parent.routeConfig.path;
    return this.checkMode(path)
  }

  checkMode(route) {
    return this.testService.modeSubject$.pipe(
      takeWhile((data) => !data.filter(mode => mode.key === route).length, true),
      tap((el) => {
        if(el.filter(mode => mode.key === route && mode.value === 'view').length){
           this.router.navigate(['panel']);
           return false
        } else {
          return true
        }
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   );
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but it doesnt work as I expected and doesnt check this condition after testSubject$ is updated.
I just would like to check this modeSubject$ until some value come and then decide that user can enter to route or not.


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Burial at Sea second episode released
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Patrick Mercer (born 26 June 1956) is a former UK Conservative politician and former Army Colonel. He was shadow minister for Homeland Security between 2003 and 2007 during which time he was quoted widely on security and terrorism issues.
The Standards Committee had planned to suspend Mercer from the House of Commons for six months; the longest such suspension meted out to an MP since 1947, with the exception of former Labour MP Denis MacShane, who was convicted of criminal offences.
Mercer however resigned as an MP days before the suspension was due to be handed down, prompting a by-election in his Newark constituency.
Mercer went to private school in Chester. He joined Sandhurst in 1975, suggesting that he spent a year there in-between school and university, after which he attended Exeter College, Oxford. He received an MA in modern history in 1980. Mercer then joined the British Army. In 1986 he was part of a military training team in Uganda and in 1988 he attended the Army Staff College in Camberley, where he was later an instructor between 1994-95. He also taught at the Army's University at Cranfield. During the 1990s Mercer completed nine tours in Northern Ireland and commanded a battalion in Bosnia, Canada and Tidworth.
Mercer has denied claims that he was in the Force Research Unit (FRU) while in Northern Ireland. He stated: "'I was never a member of the FRU. I have had plenty to do with them in the past, as with all the intelligence agencies in Northern Ireland, but I never served in the unit.'"
According to the Observer, Mercer said he had contacts with the FRU while serving as a staff officer at HQ Northern Ireland at Thiepval Barracks in 1990-91. He denied suggestions that he was one of the people in a group photograph of the FRU posted on the Cryptome website. he said: "Where the confusion arises is that Cryptome knows that I was in the Province and they have obviously put two and two together and made five."
He left the Army and became the Defence Reporter for BBC Radio 4's Today Programme. He reported from a number of trouble spots, notably Kosovo. Upon being selected as the Tory's candidate in Newark, he left the Today Programme and became a freelance journalist writing for the Daily Telegraph. He was also part of the King's College London Team that had been sent to design defence policy for East Timor. In June 2003, Mercer was appointed to a newly created front bench position – Shadow Minister for Homeland Security - a position he held until March 2007 when he was demoted by David Cameron after saying that during his Army career he had seen "a lot of ethnic minority soldiers who were idle and useless, but who used racism as cover for their misdemeanours." He is now a member of the Home Affairs Select Committee.
Mercer was also connected to another dubious terrorism expert called Simon Barrett, a former advisor who set up a number of alarmist organisations promoting confrontation with Iran before spending a period working at the neoconservative Henry Jackson Society. Spinwatch uncovered evidence that one such organisation, Réalité EU, was a covert propaganda operation run by a pro-Israel organisation in the United States (see Tom Mills and David Miller, Réalité-EU: Front group for the Washington-based Israel Project?, Spinwatch, 30 October 2009).
Mercer has also worked as a consultant for the private security firm Blue Hackle  which was principally involved in Iraqi corporate protection.
↑ 4.0 4.1 Henry McDonald, MP: 'I was not in covert army squad', The Observer, 17 October 2004.
↑ Abul Taher, 'Glen Jenvey, man behind Sun's Sugar splash, arrested over religious hatred', Guardian, 31 December 2009.
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Many things have happened since we've arrived in Montpellier. Not only we took part in an awesome photo-shoot with our dear friend Alessandro, but also we gained new travel companions and through rain, fog and mountains we made it to Portugal, which gave us more than we could have ever expected. Curious? Keep on reading!
We left Nantes ready for new adventures on our way to Portugal. But we didn't expect our beloved motorcycle to fail us like this; not only we had to change the bearing that broke on Saturday in the afternoon, but also because of that we were stuck in Porto, waiting for Monday and for Gaia to get fixed. Well, you know what they say: if life gives you lemons… Was it a good or a bad thing? Just read and see for yourself!


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Because only another human being can understand what you're trying to do, it takes a real editor to help you do it right. Human expertise are used to ensure quality and accuracy of the end result. Online and offline editing tools don't usually interpret complex, fancy designs and layouts very well because they can't see the "big picture", whereas a human editor can. Most software won't notice if a name is spelt incorrect, or if a sentence is broken up over multiple lines incorrectly. It won't tell you if the layout just won't work they way you are trying, instead if will just print it as you provided it. One very good example of why a human editor are better than automated software is highlighted in a case of a lady who recently came to us wanting a canvas printed with three of her children featured in it. She had previously gone to a larger company who mass produced giftware products and they didn't review the project before printing it, therefore two of the children were partially cut off the sides of the canvas. She reluctantly enquired through us about printing the picture for her again, but was worried that the outcome would be the same. We assured her that we have humans that edit every single project to ensure accuracy and quality. The size and shape she initially desired was not suitable for the shape of the photo she provided, so we gave her alternative sizing choices to choose from before proceeding to print her canvas. She was extremely satisfied to say the least with the completed product. Another much simpler example was of one of our customers who initially used an overseas company to purchased a coffee mug featuring a photo on both sides. This particular company offered a really good price, much cheaper than many local companies, which is what drove the customer towards their website. The online tools enabled easy uploading of their photo, positioning of the photo on a mug template and then following through to complete the order. Unfortunately the online tool was not 100% accurate and the product they received in the mail didn't look quite like how they designed it online. Since this item was a gift for an upcoming friends birthday, redesigning and reordering from this company again was too late. Human editors can be perceived as slowing down the ordering process, however we believe that if they help you achieve a higher quality and accuracy, then why would you waste your time or money elsewhere. DigiGifts staff work with you to get your design right before sending it to the printer.


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Ely Warren Wyman
Warren Wesley Wyman
Birth 20 Feb 1896 Blandford, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States
Died 28 Aug 1977 Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States
Buried Green River Cemetery, Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States
Father Ely Wyman, b. 12 Oct 1854, Blandford, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States
Mother Abbie Innez Aldrich, b. 7 Jul 1856, Avon, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Family Eva Adella Robbins, b. 18 Apr 1895, Russell, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States
Married 28 Sep 1913 Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States
1. Ely Warren Wyman, b. 26 Jan 1916, Blandford, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States
2. Warren Wesley Wyman
3. Varian Blanche Wyman, b. 10 May 1919, Blandford, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States
4. Robert Vernon Wyman, b. 9 Oct 1928, Westfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States
Eva Adella Robbins
Birth 18 Apr 1895 Russell, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States
Died 11 Nov 1980 Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States
Family Warren Wesley Wyman, b. 20 Feb 1896, Blandford, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States
Ruth Harriet Ashenbach
Birth 30 Dec 1916
Family Ely Warren Wyman, b. 26 Jan 1916, Blandford, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States
Married 27 Jun 1936 Nassau, New York, United States
1. Living
2. Warren Wesley Wyman, b. 30 Nov 1941, Shelburne, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States
Father Ely Warren Wyman, b. 26 Jan 1916, Blandford, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States
Mother Ruth Harriet Ashenbach, b. 30 Dec 1916
Birth 30 Nov 1941 Shelburne, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States
Died 12 Jun 2020 , , Massachusetts, United States
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Name Ely Warren Wyman
Born 26 Jan 1916 Blandford, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States
Died 2 Jul 2006 Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States
Person ID I32848 Wyman
Father Warren Wesley Wyman , b. 20 Feb 1896, Blandford, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States , d. 28 Aug 1977, Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States (Age 81 years)
Mother Eva Adella Robbins , b. 18 Apr 1895, Russell, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States , d. 11 Nov 1980, Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States (Age 85 years)
Family Ruth Harriet Ashenbach , b. 30 Dec 1916, d. 14 Feb 2003 (Age 86 years)
2. Warren Wesley Wyman , b. 30 Nov 1941, Shelburne, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States , d. 12 Jun 2020, , , Massachusetts, United States (Age 78 years)
Born - 26 Jan 1916 - Blandford, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States
Died - 2 Jul 2006 - Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States
Buried - - Green River Cemetery, Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States
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Ely Warren Wyman 1916 - 2006 GREENFIELD- Ely Warren Wyman, 90, of 316 Log Plain Road, died Sunday, July 2, 2006. Ely was born in Blandford, MA on January 26, 1916 to Warren Wesley Wyman and Eva (Robbins) Wyman. He attended Westfield schools and graduated from Westfield High School in 1934. Ely married his high school sweetheart, Ruth Harriet Aschenbach, on June 27, 1936. Ruth and Ely had two sons, Warren Wesley and Charles Ely. Ruth predeceased him in 2003. Ely, a member of Local No. 98, first became an operating engineer for Lane Construction Co. In 1939 his father started W.W. Wyman Construction and Ely worked there until World War II, when the business closed. He then went to Syracuse, NY to assist in building runways for bombers until the war ended and the family business could resume. He and Ruth owned several trailer homes to move from construction job to construction job until the boys were of school age and they bought their first home at 126 Maple St. in Greenfield. In 1957, they moved to 316 Log Plain Road where Ely lived until his death. Here he fostered some interesting hobbies. At one time, Ely had as many as 15 beehives. He was a member of the local beekeepers' association and sold some of his honey. Also, he was a Ham Radio Operator with the handle 'K1PCW' and talked to his radio buddies each night up until his death. In 1958, Ely's father retired from W.W. Wyman Construction and Ely was Assistant Treasurer and in charge of equipment maintenance until his retirement in 1972. He then worked for his friend Henry Wing at Chauncy Wing & Sons for a short time followed by working at Greenfield Farmers' Exchange as a mechanic in the lawn mower repair shop. For a time Ely also conducted a saw sharpening business at his home. Ely is known in the local community for his participation in old car clubs, especially Yankee Motor Club where he showcased his 1921 Nash which he had purchased and restored. Ely was very proud of the fact that the Nash was the only vehicle to be driven in the 200th and 250th Greenfield Anniversary parades. In the 90s he added a 1967 Chevrolet Impala to his collection. Ely leaves his sons, Warren W. of Greenfield and Warren's wife, Bernadette and Charles E. of Norwich, VT and Riverside, CA and Charles' wife, Carol. He leaves his beloved grandchildren who remember him fondly as 'Gramp,' Tom Wyman of Greenfield, MA, Mindy Wyman Horgan of Cincinnati, OH, Marc Wyman of Denver, CO and Kristin Wyman of New York City. He also leaves six great-grandchildren, Justin, Jordan and Jocelyn Wyman and Eddie, Brady and Ruby Horgan. Ely also leaves a devoted and loving caretaker, Mary Seaman, and a loyal dog, Taffy. Calling hours will be at the Walker Funeral Home, 14 High Street, Greenfield, on Thursday, July 6, 2006, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Funeral will be at Second Congregational Church in Greenfield on Friday, July 7, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ely's memory may be made to: Holy Trinity School, Beacon St., Greenfield, MA or Second Congregational Church, Court Square, Greenfield, MA. Burial will be in Green River Cemetery at the convenience of the family.
Published in The Republican on 7/4/2006.
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Public and Political: General: Political: Correspondence M-Q., Jan 1949 - Dec 1949
Scope and Contents Correspondents include: Sir Shenton Thomas on Malaya's [later Malaysia] war effort; Edward Mallalieu; Patrick Buchan-Hepburn [later 1st Lord Hailes, Conservative Chief Whip] (7); 6th Lord De L'Isle and Dudley [earlier William Sidney, later 1st Lord De L'Isle] on a fund for the defence of Field Marshal Fritz von Manstein; Prime Minister Clement Attlee on currency for Princess Margaret's trip to Italy; Douglas Marshall (4); Moss Turner-Samuels; John Langford-Holt; Lieutenant-General Sir...
Speeches: House of Commons and Non-House of Commons: Speech notes and source material., 18 Feb 1950 - 26 May 1950
Scope and Contents Speech notes and typescript for WSC's speech (24 April, House of Commons) entitled "The Budget" on subjects including: the Government's overspending, inflation and its effects on wage- earners; Government borrowing and payment of war debts; poor future prospects for the economy; the rise in the petrol ration and the house-building programme; Government taxation on high incomes, petrol and on transport vehicles; WSC's recommendations for cuts in expenditure on defence, the National Health...
Dates: 18 Feb 1950 - 26 May 1950
Speeches: House of Commons and Non-House of Commons: Speech notes and source material., 02 Jun 1950 - 28 Jun 1950
Scope and Contents Speech notes and typescript for WSC's speech (7 June, Women's Central Advisory Committee, Albert Hall [London]) entitled "General Election Results" on subjects including: the country's general vote against socialist policies; the part played in political life by women; the Government's abandonment of its policies, including both the petrol ration in Britain and New Zealand, and also nationalization, except for the nationalization of steel; socialist restriction of freedom; the Conservative...
Dates: 02 Jun 1950 - 28 Jun 1950
Speeches: House of Commons and Non-House of Commons: Speech notes and source material., 26 Feb 1949 - 29 Dec 1950
Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHUR 5/38A-C
Scope and Contents Danish proofs for WSC's speeches (9 - 11 October, Copenhagen [Denmark]). Also includes letter from Paul Monrad, publisher of the speeches in Denmark.Speech notes for WSC's speech (10 October, Copenhagen University) entitled "Honorary Degree Conferment" (of WSC's honorary doctorate of philosophy) on Britain's debt to the ancient Danes, WSC's own perseverance after the academic failures of his youth, the privilege of university education, the balance between sciences and arts, the advantages...
Dates: 26 Feb 1949 - 29 Dec 1950
Subject: International cooperation X
Labour relations 1
Trade unions 1


Interventions taken by regulators in the coming weeks to regain control of NHS finances could result in some providers having fewer clinical staff, HSJ has been told.
Efforts to reduce the provider deficit are set to focus on 30-40 trusts where the pay bill either increased substantially last year, or which have planned for growth in 2016-17.
In an exclusive interview, Jim Mackey, chief executive of NHS Improvement, said trusts exceeding the ratio of one nurse to every eight patients could be told "we can't afford that".
Mr Mackey said some of that pay bill growth might have been justified, but his team are in the process of exploring where growth that took place last year can be "corrected", and planned growth for 2016-17 can be "mitigated".
He said "it is possible" this will lead to fewer clinical staff on wards, adding: "I can think of a couple of providers that went beyond the safe staffing requirement.
Mr Mackey said NHS Improvement would scrutinise pay costs across the entire provider sector, not just acute trusts.
The NHS provider sector reported a deficit of £2.45bn in 2015-16, leaving the Department of Health with a huge financial hole to fill in its year-end accounts, which are due to be published this month.
The sector has planned for a deficit of £550m this year, but regulators expect this to reduce to £250m.
A key principle for NHS Improvement was to bring "more fairness and equity" between providers, Mr Mackey said. "If you're an organisation that has exercised real restraint, and next door an organisation is performing the same or better and has exercised less restraint, that's potentially quite toxic".
The process, he said, is about "just restoring good discipline, good governance, and good processes that have continued to exist in our best providers".
He said substantive staff as well as agency workers accounted for the pay growth, but he would be "surprised if there was a provider that actually has to have a huge lay off process". He suggested numbers could be reduced by voluntary redundancies or leaving roles vacant.
There was expected to be an announcement later this week, dubbed a financial "reset", which will outline the consequences for providers that fail to improve their financial situation.
HSJ understands the consequences would involve an assessment of board capability and potential changes to senior personnel, with consideration given as to whether the organisation should be merged or taken over by another trust.
"You'll not be locked in a situation for months on end with lots of advisers' reports, because that's rarely worked.
He added that some providers were "on the edge of going out of business" and were close to not having enough cash to pay staff.
In recent years the system has moved from it being rare for a trust to need cash bailouts from the Department of Health, to it having "almost become the norm".
Mr Mackey also emphasised the efforts providers were already making to control their costs, and said the rest of the health system needed to contribute.
"The financial problems facing the NHS cannot be blamed on just providers," he said. "The provider sector is just part of a much bigger system and the picture on NHS finances is more complicated.
"The vast majority of providers are working extremely hard to be part of the solution and in the last year we've made a great deal of progress towards getting the provider side back in balance.
"From a budget of £110bn for the NHS, providers make up roughly two thirds of that. There is a whole third of that NHS budget where until now there has not been as much focus in terms of financial discipline.
If many finance directors believe in the rationale of STPs, why are they less confident about how they can be achieved?
Can we expect nursing associates in the NHS by spring 2017?
The Department of Health paid £3.1bn in working capital loans to trusts in 2015-16, HSJ analysis of official data shows.


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OSHA is suspending enforcement of the government's new employer vaccine rule
Updated on: November 18, 2021 / 5:56 PM / MoneyWatch
Appeals court halts COVID-19 vaccine mandate
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The Labor Department's Occupational Safety and Health Administration said it is suspending its enforcement of the Biden administration's new rules ordering larger employers to either require that their workers get vaccinated against "emergency temporary standard" or undergo weekly testing.
OSHA, which posted the announcement on its website, added that it "remains confident in its authority to protect workers in emergencies."
The agency's decision to stop implementing and enforcing the new rule comes after a federal appeals court on Friday reaffirmed an earlier temporary halt to the Biden administration's vaccine rule and ordered OSHA to stop enforcing or implementing the regulation.
The future of the government directive remains uncertain, with the case headed to the Sixth Circuit Court in Ohio, which the National Law Review says comprises a majority of Republican-appointed judges.
Meanwhile, businesses across the nation have mounting questions over what this means for the new vaccine rule, a 490-page order with complex requirements that experts say will require time and effort to ensure compliance. Under the original plan, by December 5, employers with more than 100 employees must choose whether their workers must get fully vaccinated or undergo weekly testing,
By January 4, those businesses must implement the rule — a timeline that doesn't provide employers much leeway if the Sixth Circuit upholds the rule. Because of the tight deadline, employment attorneys have said they are encouraging businesses to move forward with compliance to avoid being caught unprepared if the regulation, also called an "emergency temporary standard" (or ETS), withstands legal challenge.
"A stay is not a determination of the merits of the ETS itself — a stay is a technical, procedural tool to prevent something from happening," said Chuck Kable, chief legal and HR officer at Axiom Medical, a company that provides occupational health services, on a conference call to discuss the status of the regulation. "The government will say, 'We want to push the play button, not the pause button'" and ask for the stay to be lifted, he said.
It's possible that the temporary halt to the regulation could be lifted, reaffirmed or partially lifted, said Holland & Knight partner and OSHA expert Gina Fonte.
"Generally the legal profession has been advising clients, 'You need to be ready,'" Fonte said. "Would you be prepared to be live if the court turns around and says everything is back in place tomorrow?"
December deadline
Kable thinks the Ohio court will rule on the stay within weeks, although maybe not before the December 5 deadline. But the issues involving the temporary stay will likely be resolved before the January 4 deadline for employers to institute the new COVID-19 rules.
"Obviously people are confused, concerned — they don't know what to do," he added. "But a prudent employer will take steps to prepare" in case the stay is lifted and the ETS moves forward, Kable said.
20 states see rise in COVID-19 cases 05:36
Companies that fail to comply with the COVID-19 order could face stiff fines — almost $14,000 for each employee who fails to comply with the rule and up to $136,000 for businesses that are found to be in "willful violation" of the requirements.
In the meantime, the case challenging the legal authority of OSHA to create and enforce the ETS could take months to play out, and is likely to end up before the Supreme Court, Kable said.
"Don't draw any inferences from OSHA saying they are suspending enforcement — they have to because a court said they have to," he added. "I've read the briefs, and my personal opinion is that the arguments presented by the government are strong and rational."
Red Cross sees uptick in blood donation after declaring crisis
Omicron could force more restaurant closures
New Virginia governor signs orders on critical race theory, masks
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The Maniacs captured live in a hot sweaty club doing what they do best- raw, bluesy rock with guitars to the fore!
Formed in 2009, Mark Doyle & The Maniacs is the brainchild of guitarist/producer Mark Doyle. Signed to RCA in the early '70s with his first band, Jukin' Bone (who played their own brand of fiery, Anglophilic blues rock), Mark has gone on to record and tour with artists as varied as Meat Loaf, Bryan Adams, Judy Collins, Leo Sayer, Kim Simmonds and Hall & Oates. A visit to the Discography page at Mark's website details the 65 albums that Mark has been involved in.
All three of the afore-mentioned discs received Syracuse Area Music Awards (SAMMY's) for Best Blues CD after their releases.
And now, in January 2017, a new live album from the current line-up of the band, recorded on a hot, steamy night at the Dinosaur Bar-B-Que. Two very good reasons to buy the new CD are the incendiary version of Jimi Hendrix's classic "Red House," and the almost 25-minute "Live Snakes Prelude - History of Rock and Roll," a truly spellbinding and jaw-dropping journey through the classic music of The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, Peter Green's Fleetwood Mac, Buffalo Springfield, Jimi Hendrix, and Led Zeppelin, to name a few.
If you are saving up for the new blues cd by The Rolling Stones, get this instead. Same background and influences, but this one rocks much more. This is the best sounding live cd of the 3 Mark has released. The mix is perfect; every instrument is crystal clear and the vocals are right out front. Two of the songs on here go back to MD&TM's first studio album in 2009, but they are done here with renewed vigor. Most long-time Mark Doyle fans (I go all the way back to 1967) always rave about his guitar work and they have loads of examples to keep raving with this set. Since Mark has been joined by the return of original Maniac Terry Quill on guitar, the two of them seem to be telepathically connected and they have never looked so happy together on stage. Speaking of telepathy, Frank DeFonda and Mark must have been twins in an earlier lifetime as they are locked in as one every single night in front of an audience. Frank's drumming blows my mind every time I see the band;he puts a mile wide smile on my face. He never overplays, but he sure as hell stokes the engine that drives this wild rocking train as it barrels down the tracks full steam ahead. Joel Kane's bass playing really serves the music perfectly, as well. That is an amazing rhythm section. His vocals have gotten a lot more assured, which allows Mark to stay focused on his guitar. Chuck Berry's "You Can't Catch Me" is a highlight for me here, thanks to Mark's superb ability to add his own personality to his interpretation on guitar. Especially surprising (and rewarding) is the cover of The Black Keys "Lonely Boy". It is a stone killer. I won't give any clues to the make-up of Live Snakes Prelude (aka History of Rock & Roll), but it has become the highlight of the live shows, evolving over the past 2 years into a powerhouse mash up of essential touchstones of Rock & Roll. You will be totally caught up playing "Name That Tune" as you listen to it. If you are among friends at the time, all of you will likely be trying to scoop each other getting the titles throughout the entire 24 minutes. I do have one complaint: never mind, I read the credits and found Mark's comment "Look for the second volume 2 Raw in 2017", which isn't all that far away. Gift yourself, gift your friends. They will enthusiastically thank you.
Everyone seems to be putting out a blues collection these days. Mark Doyle beat them all to the punch in 2009 with "Mark Doyle and the Maniacs – a Tribute to the 60's British Blues Boom". The Manics 6th CD, "Raw" is their 3rd live release, and live is the way to hear them at their best. Recorded at The Dinosaur BBQ in October, 2016, "Raw" is a 7 song sampling of the band's current live set.
As a guitarist, Mark Doyle is right up there with the great British players that have influenced him. Trading licks with Terry Quill (guitar, harmonica and vocals) pushes both guitarists into higher realms. With the solid bass playing of Joel Kane (who handles the majority of lead vocals) and the driving intensity of longtime ally Frank DeFonda on drums, there's not much more you can ask for.
From The Yardbirds' "I'm Not Talking'" to the 24 minute trip thru the 60's and early 70's "Live Snakes Prelude (History of Rock 'n' Roll)" every song, originals and covers, feels like the days most of us were first discovering this kind of music. Some other highlights include Chuck Berry's "You Can't Catch Me", "Lonely Boy", where the sounds Mark pulls from his Dan Dishaw "Custom" guitar are nothing short of unearthly. (Look out when he gets his hands on the upcoming Dishaw "MD Signature" model!), and a killer rendition of "Red House" that rivals Jimi's original.
Check out this CD and see Mark Doyle and the Maniacs live if you get the chance and be sure to bring your dancin' shoes. Look for "2Raw" coming in 2017. Keep rockin'!
Everyone seems to be putting ou a blues CD these days. Mark Doyle beat them all to the punch in 2009 th, "Mark Doyle and the Maniacs - A Tribute to the 60's British Blues Boom". MDATM's 6th CD "Raw" is their 3rd live release, and LIVE is the way to hear them at their best. Recorded at The Dinosaur BBQ in October 2016, "Raw" is a 7 song sampling of their current live set.
As a guitarist, Mark Doyle is right up there with the great British players that have influenced him. Trading licks with Terry Quill (guitar, harmonica, vocals), pushes both guitarists into higher realms. With the solid bass of Joel Kane (who handles the majority of lead vocals) and the driving intensity of longtime ally Frank DeFonda on drums, there's not much more you can ask for here.
From the Yardbirds' "I'm Not Talkin'" to the 24 minute trip thru the 60's and early 70's "Live Snakes Prelude (History of Rock 'n' Roll)", every song, original and covers, feels like the days most of us were first discovering this kind of music. Some other highlights include Chuck Berry's "You Can't Catch Me", "Lonely Boy" where the sounds Mark pulls from his Dan Dishaw "Custom" guitar are nothing short of unearthly (Look out when he gets his hands on the upcoming Dan Dishaw "MD Signature" model!), and a killer rendition of "Red House" that rivals Jimi's original.
Check out this CD and see Mark Doyle and the Maniacs live if you get the chance. Be sure to bring your dancin' shoes! Look for "2Raw" coming in 2017, and KEEP ROCKIN"!
Jimi. The prelude for Live Snakes has taken a life on it's own and to hear this history from Stones to Led Zep ( and everything in between is just brilliant.
The band has never sounded better.
Kudos to Dan Shaw, Jocko and you for a great recording, mix and mastering.
Crystal clear and really captures on how the band sounds live.


Solongo is a non-governmental organization founded by Ms. Margaret Sabwa, in Western Kenya, Sabatia Constituency, Chavakali division.
Our workshop programs are based in Chavakali at the Eldoret, Kakamega junction.
Various programs have been developed to help educate and guide the people to a brighter future.
Elections are held every 3 years The Patron/Chairlady presides over all executive committees and general meetings.
The Secretary handles all correspondences, issue notices for all general and committee meetings. She is also held responsible for maintaining records of all meetings.
The Treasurer receives and disburses all monies belong to the group and maintains accurate records for Auditors.
The Committee manages the group and distributes tasks to the members in order to optimize the group's objective. They also solicitate funds through HARAMBEE (a Kenyan tradition of community self-help events such as fundraising or development activities), loans and donors. The Committee will always have the organizations best interest at heart.