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School board, supervisors tour new career and technical education facilities
Published 12:40 pm Wednesday, December 6, 2017
Representatives from Isle of Wight County's School Board and Board of Supervisors toured the division's new in-house career and technical education facilities on Wednesday and observed current CTE students in action.
The tour began at the school board's central office in Smithfield around 9 a.m. Its first stop was the new farm adjacent to Windsor Elementary School, where a team of agriculture students from Windsor and Smithfield high schools were working to construct fencing. So far this semester, the students have successfully constructed several goat sheds and installed a water line between fields for irrigation.
"It's not just plants and animals, you have to maintain equipment and facilities," said Lynn Briggs, the division's director of community and media relations. "The [CTE] courses all have that mechanical component."
According to Daniel Judkins, the division's farm manager, interest in the agriculture CTE program is building among students. Recently, a class of ninth grade science students visited the farm to conduct soil tests, and several students asked about taking agriculture as an elective next year after the exercise was complete. Elementary students have also visited the farm this semester to learn about weather.
"We're trying to include every grade level," he said.
Judkins co-teaches each agriculture class with Windsor High School's agriculture teacher, Jason Brittle. When inclement weather prevents students from working outside, they hold classes inside Windsor Elementary School in a classroom that Principal Ellen Couch has set aside for the agriculture program.
While the farm is not a certified organic operation, Judkins said that he prefers not to use pesticides on foodstuffs, and that he and Brittle have been trying to do everything as naturally as they can for safety reasons. Some of the program's inaugural crop of collard greens have been sold to division employees and others have gone to the culinary arts program at Smithfield High School. The division hopes to eventually sell the produce students cultivate to the general public and use the proceeds to help fund the agriculture program.
The next stop was Windsor High School, where board members toured the division's new building trades area, cosmetology lab and greenhouse. Building trades classes were being held outside that day, with students working to construct wooden sheds from the ground up. One will be given to the school's horticulture class once completed. The school hopes to sell the others, with the revenue going to the building trades program.
"These are top of the line sheds," said WHS Principal Laura Sullivan. "They're doing everything correctly."
Building trades students have also constructed picnic tables this semester, some of which the Town of Windsor has requested for use in one of its parks.
In the cosmetology lab, students were learning to apply chemical relaxers to hair. Cosmetology instructor Danielle Gibson said that in addition to learning the practical aspects of running a salon, her students also regularly practice for the cosmetology certification exam, a written test that Virginia requires for anyone to receive his or her state cosmetology license. The test includes anatomical knowledge of the face and scalp and knowledge of how hair functions on a cellular level.
"We're not doctors, but we're still working with humans," she said.
The final stop was Smithfield High School, where the board members toured the school's maker's space, nursing area, welding lab and culinary arts kitchen. All CTE programs at Windsor and Smithfield are open to students enrolled at either high school.
The tour concluded with a four-course lunch catered by the division's culinary arts students. Dishes included Oysters Rockefeller, Southern Cobb Salad, Cattleman's Ranch Filet wrapped in Smithfield bacon and banana and Hershey bread pudding, served with sea salt caramel ice cream, topped with soda pop sauces.
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Today, I traveled across town to my favorite local buying club to stock up on high quality grassfed meats and jersey milk cheeses. I make this trip every few months and save myself a small fortune. In fact, I have no doubt that I spend at least half what a typical family of five would spend at a regular grocery store buying cheap, processed foods. It is a great source of pride for me to feed my family so well and still be super smart about how much I spend. All you Healthy Home Economists out there know exactly what I'm talking about .. it's a game isn't it? Finding top quality and getting great deals is a super satisfying way to shop!
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Q: "expected ':' before '.' token" When trying to dismiss UIPopover I'm getting a compiler error when i try to build the following code. Its a simple View (UntitledViewController) that has a navbar with a bar button item which calls showPopUp that creates and displays a pop up with my other view (popoverview).
Popoverview has a button which calls hidePopOver which im trying to make close the pop up , but I'm getting this compiler error:
"expected ':' before '.' token"

on this line:
[UntitledViewController.popOver dismissPopoverAnimated:YES];

If i comment out the line of code or put an NSLog it works fine
UntitledViewController
/*--UntitledViewController.h--*/

#import <UIKit/UIKit.h>

@interface UntitledViewController : UIViewController {
    UIPopoverController *popOver;
    IBOutlet UIBarButtonItem *popOverbutton;
}

@property (nonatomic, retain) UIPopoverController *popOver;
@property (nonatomic, retain) IBOutlet UIBarButtonItem *popOverbutton;

-(IBAction)showPopUp;

@end

/*--UntitledViewController.m--*/

#import "UntitledViewController.h"
#import "popoverview.h"

@implementation UntitledViewController
@synthesize popOverbutton, popOver;

-(IBAction)showPopUp {
      popoverview *popView = [[popoverview alloc] initWithNibName:@"popoverview" bundle:nil];
      popOver = [[UIPopoverController alloc] initWithContentViewController:popView];
      [popOver presentPopoverFromBarButtonItem:popOverbutton permittedArrowDirections:UIPopoverArrowDirectionUp animated:YES];
 }
 ...

popoverview
/*--popoverview.h--*/

#import <UIKit/UIKit.h>

@interface popoverview : UIViewController {

}
-(IBAction)hidePopOver;
@end

/*--popoverview.m--*/

#import "popoverview.h"
#import "UntitledViewController.h"

@implementation popoverview
-(IBAction)hidePopOver {
    [UntitledViewController.popOver dismissPopoverAnimated:YES]; (ERROR "expected ':' before '.' token")
}

A: Since "dismissPopoverAnimated:" is an instance method, you need to do something like:
[self.popOver dismissPopoverAnimated:YES];

A: UntitledViewController is a class. You need an instance if you want to access a property.
UntitledViewController * vc = [ UntitledViewController new ];

Then you can access the property on the instance:
vc.popOver

Objective-C does not support class variables, nor class properties.

A: You need to create an instance of UntitledViewController before you can access its properties.
UntitledViewController* myInstance = [[UntitledViewController alloc] init];
[myInstance.popOver dismissPopoverAnimated:YES];

A: You are trying to access the popOver propert of the class UntitledViewController. Classes don't have properties or instance variables. You need an instance of the class UntitledViewController.
So you need add a UntitledViewController instance to popoverview and use that.

A: you havent declared UntitledViewController in your  popoverview class.
If you want to hide that specific popOver from popoverview class, you need to have a reference to the UntitledViewController instance that has that specific popOver.
Aside: work on your naming conventions.

A: In this line:
[UntitledViewController.popOver dismissPopoverAnimated:YES];

You are referencing the class UntitledViewController, not an instance of that class.

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            Classes

                A2AContext

                A2AIssuerResponse

                – A2AStepupResult

                A2AVerificationRequest

                APDUCommand

                Address

                ApduPackage

                ApduResultMessage

                Asset

                BaseLogsOutput

                CardInfo

                CardMetadata

                Commit

                CommitMetrics

                CommitStatistic

                ConnectDeviceOperation

                Country

                CountryCollection

                CreditCard

                Device

                EncryptionKey

                ErrorResponse

                FitpayBlockEventListener

                FitpayConfig

                – Web

                FitpayEvent

                FitpayEventBinding

                FitpayEventDispatcher

                FitpayEventsSubscriber

                – EventType

                FitpayNotificationsManager

                FitpaySDKLogger

                FitpayWeb

                HendricksCard

                HendricksCategory

                HendricksFavorite

                HendricksIdentity

                HendricksObject

                HendricksPaymentDeviceConnector

                – Command

                – BLEPackage

                IdVerification

                Image

                ImageWithOptions

                Issuers

                – Country

                – CardNetwork

                Link

                MockPaymentDeviceConnector

                – TestingType

                NotificationDetail

                Payload

                PaymentDevice

                – ErrorCode

                – SecurityNFCState

                – DeviceControlState

                – ConnectionState

                – PaymentDeviceEventTypes

                Province

                ProvinceCollection

                ResetDeviceResult

                ResourceLink

                RestClient

                – ErrorCode

                RestSession

                – ErrorEnum

                – ErrorCode

                ResultCollection

                RtmMessage

                RtmMessageResponse

                ScannedCardInfo

                SecureElement

                SessionData

                StreamEvent

                SyncManager

                – ErrorCode

                SyncRequest

                SyncRequestQueue

                TermsAssetReferences

                Transaction

                User

                UserEventStreamManager

                VerificationMethod

            Enumerations

                A2AVerificationError

                APDUPackageCategory

                APDUPackageOperation

                APDUPackageResponseState

                APDUResponseType

                CommitType

                CreditCardInitiator

                DeviceResetStatus

                EventStatus

                ImageAssetOption

                LogLevel

                NonAPDUCommitState

                NotificationType

                NotificationsEventType

                ProvisioningFailedReason

                RelativeWebPath

                StreamEventType

                SyncEventType

                SyncInitiator

                SyncOperationConnectionState

                TokenizationState

                VerificationMethodType

                VerificationResult

                VerificationState

                WVDeviceStatus

            Protocols

                APDUResponseProtocol

                AssetRetrivable

                FitpayA2AVerificationDelegate

                FitpayCardScannerDataSource

                FitpayCardScannerDelegate

                FitpayCardScannerPresenterDelegate

                FitpayEventListener

                FitpayEventTypeProtocol

                IFitpayCardScanner

                LogsOutputProtocol

                PaymentDeviceConnectable

                RTMDelegate

                RestRequestable

            Structures

                PlatformConfig

            Type Aliases

                SyncEventBlockHandler

                SyncRequestCompletion

CreditCard

@objcMembers open class CreditCard: NSObject, ClientModel, Serializable, SecretApplyable

Undocumented

                    creditCardId

Undocumented

Declaration

Swift

open var creditCardId: String?

                    userId

Undocumented

Declaration

Swift

open var userId: String?

                    isDefault

Undocumented

Declaration

Swift

open var isDefault: Bool?

                    created

Undocumented

Declaration

Swift

open var created: String?

                    createdEpoch

Undocumented

Declaration

Swift

open var createdEpoch: TimeInterval?

                    state

Undocumented

Declaration

Swift

open var state: TokenizationState?

                    causedBy

Undocumented

Declaration

Swift

open var causedBy: CreditCardInitiator?

                    cardType

Undocumented

Declaration

Swift

open var cardType: String?

                    cardMetaData

Undocumented

Declaration

Swift

open var cardMetaData: CardMetadata?

                    termsAssetId

Undocumented

Declaration

Swift

open var termsAssetId: String?

                    termsAssetReferences

Undocumented

Declaration

Swift

open var termsAssetReferences: [TermsAssetReferences]?

                    eligibilityExpiration

Undocumented

Declaration

Swift

open var eligibilityExpiration: String?

                    eligibilityExpirationEpoch

Undocumented

Declaration

Swift

open var eligibilityExpirationEpoch: TimeInterval?

                    targetDeviceId

Undocumented

Declaration

Swift

open var targetDeviceId: String?

                    targetDeviceType

Undocumented

Declaration

Swift

open var targetDeviceType: String?

                    verificationMethods

Undocumented

Declaration

Swift

open var verificationMethods: [VerificationMethod]?

                    externalTokenReference

Undocumented

Declaration

Swift

open var externalTokenReference: String?

                    info

Card information

parsed from encryptedData or top level object if card is from Commit

Declaration

Swift

open var info: CardInfo?

                    topOfWalletAPDUCommands

Undocumented

Declaration

Swift

open var topOfWalletAPDUCommands: [APDUCommand]?

                    tokenLastFour

Undocumented

Declaration

Swift

open var tokenLastFour: String?

                    provisioningFailedReason

The reason a card provisioning failed. Returned in the payload of a non-apdu commit

Declaration

Swift

open var provisioningFailedReason: ProvisioningFailedReason?

                    expMonth

The credit card expiration month

Declaration

Swift

open var expMonth: Int?

                    expYear

The credit card expiration year in 4 digits

Declaration

Swift

open var expYear: Int?

                    acceptTermsAvailable

returns true if acceptTermsResourceKey link is returned on the model and available to call

Declaration

Swift

open var acceptTermsAvailable: Bool

                    declineTermsAvailable

returns true if declineTermsResourceKey link is returned on the model and available to call

Declaration

Swift

open var declineTermsAvailable: Bool

                    deactivateAvailable

returns true if deactivateResourceKey link is returned on the model and available to call

Declaration

Swift

open var deactivateAvailable: Bool

                    reactivateAvailable

returns true if reactivateResourceKey link is returned on the model and available to call

Declaration

Swift

open var reactivateAvailable: Bool

                    makeDefaultAvailable

returns true if makeDefaultResourceKey link is returned on the model and available to call

Declaration

Swift

open var makeDefaultAvailable: Bool

                    listTransactionsAvailable

returns true if transactionsResourceKey link is returned on the model and available to call

Declaration

Swift

open var listTransactionsAvailable: Bool

                    verificationMethodsAvailable

returns true if getVerificationMethodsKey link is returned on the model and available to call

Declaration

Swift

open var verificationMethodsAvailable: Bool

                    selectedVerificationMethodAvailable

returns true if selectedVerificationKey link is returned on the model and available to call

Declaration

Swift

open var selectedVerificationMethodAvailable: Bool

                    webappCardLink

returns the templated URL if webappCardKey link is returned on the model

Declaration

Swift

open var webappCardLink: Link?

Lifecycle

                    init(from:)

Declaration

Swift

public required init(from decoder: Decoder) throws

                    encode(to:)

Declaration

Swift

public func encode(to encoder: Encoder) throws

Public Functions

                    getIsDefault()

Undocumented

Declaration

Swift

@objc open func getIsDefault() -> Bool

                    getAcceptTermsUrl()

Get acceptTerms url

return acceptTerms url

Declaration

Swift

@objc open func getAcceptTermsUrl() -> String?

                    setAcceptTermsUrl(acceptTermsUrl:)

Update acceptTerms url

param acceptTermsUrl url

Declaration

Swift

@objc open func setAcceptTermsUrl(acceptTermsUrl: String)

                    getCard(_:)

Get the the credit card. This is useful for updated the card with the most recent data and some properties change asynchronously

Declaration

Swift

@objc open func getCard(_ completion: @escaping RestClient.CreditCardHandler)

Parameters

                                completion

CreditCardHandler closure

                    deleteCard(_:)

Delete a single credit card from a user’s profile. If you delete a card that is currently the default source, then the most recently added source will become the new default.

Declaration

Swift

@objc open func deleteCard(_ completion: @escaping RestClient.DeleteHandler)

Parameters

                                completion

DeleteCreditCardHandler closure

                    updateCard(name:address:completion:)

Update the details of an existing credit card

Declaration

Swift

@objc open func updateCard(name: String?, address: Address, completion: @escaping RestClient.CreditCardHandler)

Parameters

                                name

name

                                address

address

                                completion

UpdateCreditCardHandler closure

                    acceptTerms(_:)

Indicates a user has accepted the terms and conditions presented when the credit card was first added to the user’s profile

Declaration

Swift

@objc open func acceptTerms(_ completion: @escaping RestClient.CreditCardTransitionHandler)

Parameters

                                completion

AcceptTermsHandler closure

                    declineTerms(_:)

Indicates a user has declined the terms and conditions. Once declined the credit card will be in a final state, no other actions may be taken

Declaration

Swift

@objc open func declineTerms(_ completion: @escaping RestClient.CreditCardTransitionHandler)

Parameters

                                completion

DeclineTermsHandler closure

                    deactivate(causedBy:reason:completion:)

Transition the credit card into a deactived state so that it may not be utilized for payment. This link will only be available for qualified credit cards that are currently in an active state.

Declaration

Swift

open func deactivate(causedBy: CreditCardInitiator, reason: String, completion: @escaping RestClient.CreditCardTransitionHandler)

Parameters

                                causedBy

deactivation initiator

                                reason

deactivation reason

                                completion

DeactivateHandler closure

                    reactivate(causedBy:reason:completion:)

Transition the credit card into an active state where it can be utilized for payment. This link will only be available for qualified credit cards that are currently in a deactivated state.

Declaration

Swift

open func reactivate(causedBy: CreditCardInitiator, reason: String, completion: @escaping RestClient.CreditCardTransitionHandler)

Parameters

                                causedBy

reactivation initiator

                                reason

reactivation reason

                                completion

ReactivateHandler closure

                    makeDefault(deviceId:_:)

Mark the credit card as the default payment instrument. If another card is currently marked as the default, the default will automatically transition to the indicated credit card

Declaration

Swift

@objc open func makeDefault(deviceId: String? = nil, _ completion: @escaping RestClient.CreditCardTransitionHandler)

Parameters

                                completion

MakeDefaultHandler closure

                    listTransactions(limit:offset:completion:)

Provides a transaction history (if available) for the user, results are limited by provider.

Declaration

Swift

open func listTransactions(limit: Int, offset: Int, completion: @escaping RestClient.TransactionsHandler)

Parameters

                                limit

max number of profiles per page

                                offset

start index position for list of entities returned

                                completion

TransactionsHandler closure

                    getVerificationMethods(_:)

Provides a fresh list of available verification methods for the credit card when an issuer requires additional authentication to verify the identity of the cardholder.

Declaration

Swift

open func getVerificationMethods(_ completion: @escaping RestClient.VerifyMethodsHandler)

Parameters

                                completion

VerifyMethodsHandler closure

                    getSelectedVerification(_:)

Provides a user selected verification method

Declaration

Swift

open func getSelectedVerification(_ completion: @escaping RestClient.VerifyMethodHandler)

Parameters

                                completion

VerifyMethodsHandler closure

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2nd Master (CEMS) or Internship(s)?
I need an advice and I would love to hear from you. I have been reading the forum intensively and I finally decided to sign up!
I'm an Italian and Swiss citizen, Master in Finance graduate (Bocconi BSc in Finance Undergrad, ESADE MSc in Finance Grad), currently spending the summer doing an internship in a Stock Exchange.
I'm currently enrolled (and already paid) in a 2nd 1-year MSc, but this time in Business Management (CEMS+Aalto University), where I'm supposed to start in September.
Previously, I have done 2 summer internship, one in IB in a boutique in Zurich (IB Business Mgmt), and one -unrelated to finance- in the shipping industry in New York.
Currently, I'm working in Italy for the Italian Stock Exchange for a 6-month internship (but I'm allowed to leave earlier if I want).
The "problem" is that I received an offer for a 6-month internship (with future career opportunities) at the IB boutique where I worked for the summer during my undergraduate years.
The only "compromise" I found is to take the 2nd master and, while studying, do the CFA and learn "my" IB boutique main language (Deutsch, since it is in Zurich).
Keep studying for another year and a 2nd master, or start working?
Do you think they would understand if I explain them both (actual employer and boutique) the situation?


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Echo Park: Los Angeles, California
One of Los Angeles's first suburbs, the Echo Park neighborhood is a vibrant mix of cultures, incomes, architecture, commercial activity, and social activism that has retained its unique character and charm for more than a century.
Contributing to the neighborhood's eclecticism and unique sense of place — and reasons for its selection as one of 10 APA Great Neighborhoods for 2008 — are its varied topography, historic architecture, and engaged citizens who, over the years, have gone to great lengths to protect and preserve their historic arts community.
Carroll Avenue, in Angelino Heights district of Echo Park, is a quaint and historic block that includes the highest collection of Victorian houses in Southern California. Photo Courtesy of Arthi Varma.
Bounded by Temple Street to the south, North Alvarado Street to the west, Interstate 5 to the north and Park Drive to the east, Echo Park is just two miles northwest of downtown Los Angeles. The neighborhood became the set for many silent film productions made during the 1920s as the movie industry shifted to California. A number of celebrities have made the neighborhood their home, including writer Ayn Rand, actors Steve McQueen and Leonardo DiCaprio, singer Linda Ronstadt, and director John Huston.
The neighborhood's connections to the film industry aside, its first residents were by and large middle class and white. After World War II, Latinos began moving to the area and now represent more than half of the nearly 30,000 residents. Altogether, three-quarters of current Echo Park residents speak a language other than English at home.
Angelino Heights near Echo Lake is the neighborhood's most picturesque area. More than 50 Victorian homes grace this historic district, which was established in 1983 as the city's first Historic Preservation Overlay Zone. One entire block of Angelino Heights, which also includes Craftsman-style bungalows, brownstones, and Streamline Moderne architecture, is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
The Angelino Heights Historic Preservation Overlay Zone (AH HPOZ) was expanded in 2008 and covers 235 parcels bounded by West Sunset Boulevard to the north and a local shopping destination — Echo Park Avenue — on the west.
The neighborhood's hilly terrain has not impeded building. Many houses are designed to complement the steep slopes and take advantage of views. In some cases, buildings curve in harmony with the crest of a hill. In others, front doors lead not to a street but to public stairways that enable pedestrians to traverse the neighborhood's hillsides.
Echo Lake, originally a man made reservoir became public city park in 1892. Boathouse dates to 1932. Photo Courtesy of Arthi Varma.
Many of the neighborhood's two dozen-plus stairways are modest, while others are landmarks that reward climbers with spectacular views of the Los Angeles skyline and Hollywood Hills. The Baxter Steps — all 230 of them — are the tallest in the city.
Unlike many areas of Los Angeles, several parks are close by including Echo Lake and Elysian Park, the city's second largest. The park at Echo Lake, home to the city's annual Lotus Festival, includes an 1896 boathouse and the 1934 Art Deco statue, Lady of the Lake.
There's been a long history of citizen activism in Echo Park. During the 1990s residents drew attention to safety issues, which has help lower property and personal crime rates in the neighborhood to approximately 20 percent below the city's average.
Residents also keep a close eye on affordable housing. Some of the neighborhood's more affordable homes have been stabilized with the help of the city-supported historic preservation efforts. In 2005, for example, the city approved a small lot subdivision ordinance that encourages the creation of several units on one parcel. To some degree the typical size of an Echo Park home — just three rooms — has helped keep prices from rising significantly compared with other parts of the city.
Such activism and meaningful community participation inspires motivation, commitment, and public debate, which are vital to keeping Echo Park a great place to live.
"For generations people have come to Echo Park, raised their families, started vibrant businesses, and given back to the neighborhood and the city as a whole," says Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa. "Today kids, parents, and grandparents representing numerous background and cultures come together in Echo Park, making this community an outstanding example of the great neighborhoods found throughout Los Angeles."
Residents and tourists look for the freshest produce at Waverly's Farmer's Market. Photo Courtesy of Arthi Varma.

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Master of Dungeons
Chapter 11 - The First Dungeon (Part 1)
Fiction Page
Hi guys! It is Author-sama again. I am sorry it has taken so long to get this chapter out, but here you go!
Ten pages of prime writing, straight from me to you! Hahahaha.
In case any of you guys haven't heard the news yet, my computer is basically dead. The fan in my graphics card died over a month ago, and I ended up setting a big box fan up against the open side of my tower to keep it cool enough to function. That worked for a while, but my graphics card finally kicked the bucket.
I don't have any integrated graphics, so my computer is all but useless at the moment. I've been stuck writing on my mom's old All-In-One PC, but I don't get to use it as much as I'd like between working and all the time her or her new fiance are on it. I just finally got this chapter finished this morning after working on it in bits and pieces for a while now.
I'm not going to ask for help getting a new one though. I've already earmarked over $1000 at the start of August to do a complete rebuild of my computer. The pieces I have chosen on NewEgg.com is going to make it beastly. Haha. New motherboard, CPU, RAM, harddrives and graphics card. Just about everything but the tower and the power supply.
If anyone is into Geek Speak, let me know and I'll be more than willing to over my rebuild. Otherwise I'm going to leave out the nerd talk here. Lol.
This chapter does answer some of the questions left over from the last one, and digs a bit deeper into the world of Eternia as well. There isn't any action yet, but it is coming, and soon!
The world will shake and tremble and things will go horribly wrong! Hehehehehehehe.
As for other news, I've hired someone to do some real proofreading/editing on Part 2 of Universe Online for me, so I'm hoping to have that up on Amazon by the end of the month or the start of next.
As always, thank you for your support and I hope you enjoy the chapter!
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"You know this quest you set us on is going to get us all killed, don't you?"
Her question was spoken softly, and for a moment Edwin wasn't sure he'd even heard her right as he turns to look at her again. Her face was the same...
… Except for her eyes, which has turned golden in color and glow slightly in the darkness.
He doesn't say anything for a long moment, before dropping his head in a nod that is followed by a sigh.
"I fear so, yes. Goddess Urmis."
The rich, full laugh that comes from the Princess/Goddess actually startles Edwin a bit, but he still ends up cracking a grin of his own.
"It seems you are more knowledgeable than I anticipated, Edwin Cast. It has been centuries since I last spoke in the mortal world, much less with a Demon Lord." The Goddesses tone is amused and wry, but there is a hint of exasperation there, as well.
"You can thank my manservant, Lucien. He informed me earlier that he thought the Princess may not just be a Priestess, but a medium as well. It seems he had met another one a long time ago, of the god Kritin."
"Ssssh!" She snaps at him, coming around to place a small, almost delicate hand against his lips. "Be careful what names you say around a medium! It can draw unwanted attention."
Edwin freezes up for a moment, having gotten a sudden chill down his back. The goddess had moved much more quickly than he'd expected, and there's a steely, powerful tone in her voice that makes him want to obey without thinking. He does eventually force himself to nod and she slowly removes her hand.
"Mediums are not limited to the possession of only one god. Angela's faith makes it easier for me to do so, but others can still force their way in if given cause. The god whose name you just mentioned is one of those that does not care regarding the damage they can cause to the vessel, which tends to happen when two of us fight over a medium."
Aaah. He nods again, this time more forcefully.
"I understand. Truth be told, I'm still not quite used to the idea that the gods are real and physically active in the world. The world I came from has had many come and go, but more from a philosophical standpoint. We'd found no evidence that they'd literally walked the earth."
Edwin's words get another, softer chuckle of amusement from Urmis, and she does seem to relax a bit and turns back to looking out across Jottenhiem as it stretches out below them.
"I figured as much. We have heard other stories of such, from other travelers from other worlds. The consensus is that their worlds do have their own gods, but they are unable to manifest due to a lack of mana. The faith of their worshipers feed them, but it is never really enough to do more than influence the physical world. Eternia is something of an oddity; a wellspring of mana that tends to be rare elsewhere."
Edwin listens to her, his face taking on the thoughtful cast of a man who'd just learned something. In a way it made sense, but he had never been overly religious. Lip service, to be sure. He knew a bit about Earth mythology, and the idea that every god from every pantheon was once a living being was a new take on what otherwise had just been a curiosity for him. It would take him quite a while to ponder through all of that, one way or another.
*DING*
The Gods of Eternia
New Codex Entry
There are many gods within the world of Eternia. Some are bound to specific places, and others are bound to ideals or ideologies. Very few walk the world, however, as manifesting takes a great amount of power and stored magic in the form of mana. People who are 'mediums' allow for a middle ground, as a god can possess their bodies for a time with a limited amount of power.
Many high ranking priests and priestesses are mediums for this very reason.
You currently know of two gods:
Kritin, God of Blood and Warfare.
Urmis, Goddess of Healing.
+1 Intelligence
+1 Wisdom
New information about the Gods of Eternia has been added to the Codex menu.
Edwin's thoughts are interrupted when a new message pops up in front of him, and it brings him back to the here and now as he reads it quickly then swipes it away. For the moment the only god that matters is the one speaking with him. That thought brings back a sobering thought of its own, and he quickly turns to look at Urmis, who's residing in the very lovely body of an Imperium Princess.
"What do you know about the Citadel Dungeon, Goddess Urmis? Outside of some old records, we really don't have much to go on, and anything you may know could mean a big difference once we make our raid."
He finally gets back to the topic at hand, shunting the other thoughts aside so he can think about them later instead of wasting the opportunity he has right now.
"The Dungeon of Parin Dark is the first Dungeon ever constructed, as a experiment to the viability of the idea. The Citadel was built on top of it to seal it, and Jottenhiem was originally built as the city to support it. Unlike the other dungeons, this one has no oversight, and grows over time. Its tunnels go far and deep in and under the mountains. The Heart Crystal at its center is old and weathered, nearly mad from isolation and the magic that bids it in place. Parin has become twisted, corrupted with the magic that bound it here. She is weakened, but has found ways of siphoning off the mana of the creatures she binds to the dungeon."
Edwin isn't the only one to cringe at that thought, with Urmis/Angela also making a very real look of distaste on her face.
"Her minions are barely living things any more. She has forcefully absorbed so much mana from them overtime that they have become empty vessels, without conscious thought. This has made them unique, however, when combined with the original magic of the Dungeon. They fear no pain or death, and thus can only be de-summoned for a time. The cost to re-summon them is very low because they are merely shadows of what they once were. And they are many."
"But more than that, Parin has learned to gain greater influence over the Dungeon and the area surrounding it, including the Citadel here. The reason why it was forgotten that a Heart Crystal was at the center of it was because of her influence. She makes it difficult to remember or recall, and this influence will only get stronger as you work your way deeper into the depths. Parin will seek to trap you with illusions. Thankfully her domain has to be physically mined out instead of shifted with magic, so she cannot make the Dungeon itself change."
Edwin blows out a breath and bows his head, closing his eyes for a moment in the cool night air as he listens to the goddess explain the things he'd only been able to guess at. The real question, however, is what to do once they get into the Dungeon. It was a question that has been nagging at him ever since he offered up this quest.
"You do not need to show mercy, Demon Lord."
Urmis' voice causes him to look up again at her, a startled look on his face that makes her giggle rather cutely.
"Parin offered herself up to help control this Dungeon, and in that she acquitted her duty. The neglect and abandonment that followed was not of your doing, thus you need not be crushed under the guilt of ending it regardless of how much it may pain you. There are no easy answers in this situation."
Edwin however cannot help but frown, before he shrugs one of his shoulders. His face turns into a mask of concentration as he uses his mana to gather up enough of his mist to pull open the top of his robe, exposing the vivid black markings circling around his chest along with the shining blue facet of the crystal embedded just over his heart.
Urmis sees it and lets out a hiss of surprise, blinking her golden hues before leaning over to look closer, one of her small hands reaching up as if to touch it, although she does refrain after a moment of hesitation.
"I'm already carrying Jottenhiem. I was hoping to take Parin, too. I am not sure if it would be enough to break the magic that binds her to the dungeon, but leaving her alone is no longer an option. But if she is as corrupted as you said, then I fear that her death may be the only way to salvage the situation."
He cannot help but admit to what he had in mind, although he isn't sure if he could do it at all. Taking Jottenhiem had been a fluke, if nothing else, and he still doesn't understand that part of his power. But it is still an option, at least to him.
"I have never seen such a thing before... Nor the black markings, which are of a sigil I've never seen either. You are full of surprises, Edwin. If you believe that you can take Parin without being forced to destroy her, then do it. Heart Crystal's are rare, far more rare than gods, and are powerful in their own right. However, know that I will not blame you if you are forced to come to a different decision."
She looks honestly surprised, and stares at his broad, muscular chest for several longer moments before looking away.
"My time grows short, and I have something else to tell you. Do not trust Justin Steele, Angela's cousin. He seeks fame and glory above all other, and sees both you and Angela here as stepping stones to gain what should rightfully be his. At least in his own mind. He will go forward into this endeavor in order to gain access to the riches held within the Dungeon, but he may also decide to sabotage anything you wish to do contrary to his own desire. Be careful."
Edwin also agrees with Urmis' take on Angela's cousin, although more for the fact that he seems like an asshole and a prick than anything truly dangerous. Then again, he'd died previously from the same sort of people, so he plans to keep a watchful eye on Justin all the same.
"I understand. I'll be careful."
Urmis nods to him then smiles, looking up at Edwin.
"Please look after Angela here, as well. She can be headstrong or demure as the situation calls for it, but she just truly wishes for the independence she's been denied as part of the royal family. I'd rather not see her hurt. I've become quite fond of my Priestess."
Urmis steps back from the railing and swirls around as if taking a dancing step, causing the end of her robes to flutter up in the breeze like a skirt. At the same time she's raised her arms above her head and gives Edwin a look of like 'Isn't she just so cute?'. Edwin actually chuckles a little once he's turned around to watch her.
"Oh, one last thing. Think of it as a gift." Urmis says, stopping her light playing and suddenly stepping up toward Edwin. Before he could stop her she's reached up and grabbed his face, only to follow her hands and kiss him fully on the lips. He's so startled that he isn't able to respond. That moment of hesitation gives her more than enough time to bite his lower lip, drawing just a drop of his blood which she licks before pulling back.
"Don't neglect your growing harem too much, 'kay? Your current form not withstanding, you make more than a few women quite happy."
The bite on his lip heals over quickly, and for a moment all he can do is stare at her dumbly, which brings another girlish giggle from Urmis before she winks at him. Then, just as suddenly as she had appeared, the golden hue of her eyes switch off back to Angela's more normal gray-silver color.
"She... she didn't! Oh, Urmis! Tease! Flirt! Get back here!"
Yep, Angela is definitely back, and apparently knows what all had happened. Especially because Angela is blushing furiously and looking both shy and angry at the same time. Edwin though just shakes his head while blowing out his breath. It helps to cover up the chuckle that he felt obliqued to squash.
He has no idea what the goddess was hinting at, however. He isn't dense, and knows that several of the women around him are interested, but Delora was the only one he'd ever felt the need to push into a physical relationship with. No doubt the three girls on his list are making plans of their own now that he's shown to be sexually interested, however.
No doubt the fight between Delora, Cernette, and Allisa is going to be intense. At least once he gets his body back anyway.
You have gained the Goddess Urmis' blessing!
Health regeneration is doubled so long as you continue to maintain the Goddess Urmis blessing.
"Urmis is definitely something." Edwin cannot help but point out once he dismisses the notification. Health regeneration is a good bonus to have, regardless of what it casted him. That and the fact that Urmis' kiss had not been chaste in any way, shape, or form.
"She's a nosy busybody is what she is! If I didn't like healing others so much I'd seek service with another goddess to get away from her and her pranks."
Angela is still huffing and has already started to pace back and forth across the balcony, only to blush again every time she sees Edwin standing there, watching her. She can definitely tell he is amused, but is quite thankful that he isn't poking fun at her for it. If anything, he's shown admirable restraint, and isn't even blushing himself.
"Well, giving a kiss was more than worth gaining Urmis' blessing. That and she didn't act all high-and-mighty. I'd probably kick a more self-important god."
That makes Angela snort and finally stop her pacing, although she is now refusing to look at Edwin at all.
"There are quite a few of those out there, Edwin. Urmis is more levelheaded and compassionate by comparison. You should be thankful for that." She tells him quite openly, even dismissively when she mentioned the other 'gods'.
He doesn't miss that, and a slight frown crosses his lips before he shrugs.
"Back on my world there were two major religions that both had various offshoots and sects within them. Both of them were monotheist, and the worshipers practically despised one another. Several of our largest and longest wars happened between the two. When neither side could destroy the other outright, they turned to small teams of terrorists, saboteurs to inflict as much economic and social damage as possible against the other. And to scare the masses that had started to slowly move away from religion all together. It was all a big mess. I imagine it is quite different and yet similar here."
Edwin really doesn't know why he's even talking about it, to be honest. He'd never been overly religious, with one church seeming just the same as any other, regardless of which god, messiah, or incarnation of the same damned thing they represented. At least Christians had stopped the whole hanging, beheading, and burning at the stake thing.
Islam still has a way to go in that regard, at least with the extremists that had still been a problem when he was alive on Earth.
"Yes. It has been a long time since there's been any real fighting between the churches of the various gods here, but it has happened. The kingdoms of the Southern Land tend to be more interested in trying to fight over the Spine than within their borders, even if it is against each other. I cannot say for sure, but I know the various demon cities and clans and races also fight amongst themselves, but as individual warriors instead of with armies. Similar to the Trail of Strength I heard you underwent soon after arriving here."
Angela's admittance wasn't really that much of a shock to him by now. In a way, the Southern Land kingdoms remind him of Rome, where almost all the fighting was done on the borders, well away from the civilian populations so they wouldn't have to see the carnage. No doubt that kept most of the commoners well away from the evil 'demons', even though one kingdom may be fighting another on land they don't even own.
It makes him sigh.
"Good to know that the humans here can be just as messed up as the demons, and that both are just as bad as the humans from my old world."
Angela looks thoughtful for a moment, but simply nods, not able to say anything back about that.
"We have work to do in the morning, so it is time to get some rest. We have a dungeon to raid." Edwin finally says after a few moments of awkward silence, turning from the railing of the balcony overlooking the city. He summons his mana to pull his mists back together then starts to float his way back inside, leaving the priestess to watch him go.
The next morning the Citadel was bustling with activity, even more so than was normal. A lot of people knew something was up, and that it involved the Adventurers that had been called in the day before. Something was going on, and people being the naturally nosy beings they are, many of them wanted to find out what it was all about. Those involved however had been instructed not to say a thing.
That included the fully armored and armored contingent of Jottenhiem guards that had been billeted in the little-used barracks the night before. The stragglers took a while to get there, having been so spread out in their various tasks. The guards just didn't have enough trained troops yet, and with quite a lot of area to patrol they had been spread out far and wide to maximize their effectiveness. That, however, meant that it could take a while for messages to reach them, and then even longer for them to report in to find out what was going on.
Thankfully the entire group hand picked by Cormic was professional, so none of them complained even if not all of them had been allowed a full nights rest. Everyone did get a big, hearty breakfast, and was allowed a few hours of free time to rest up or restock whatever necessities they required for the days ahead.
The others were catered to as they required, with the Citadel's quartermaster making quite a bit of gold off of everything sold from the stores, limited as they had been. Potions, weapons, gear... the human Adventurer's and the guards went through it all and what wasn't in stock was quickly ordered from places down in the city. Lucien had set the budget for all of that, but did let slip that Edwin was basically paying himself back for everything the guards and Adventurer's purchased.
That had drawn a bit of a chuckle from, the two of them.
Still, the atmosphere was heavy and tense, expectant on the outside and focused on the inside. Even though Edwin had managed to sleep quite well the night before, he hadn't forgotten the Goddess Urmis' rather dire warning. And that worry was eating at him quite a bit even though he could do nothing else about it.
They were all going to die.
However, Angela had admitted that such portents are not really prophecies, or set in stone. They tend to be more of a feeling, a hunch that could go either way. She wasn't overly worried, although she had blushed when he'd cornered her to ask just before breakfast.
Edwin had eaten in his study, while the Adventurer's and guards had eaten in the hall off the kitchens. Mostly it had been for a moment of privacy, something he hadn't really had since he woke up to his change. Lucien or one of the others had constantly been around him, making sure he didn't get hurt or something equally unpleasant happened to their weakened ruler... but Edwin had needed some time and space to simply sit and think.
The fact that everyone was almost outrageously busy this morning gave him the perfect excuse for that.
First thing Edwin had done was pull up his Status Screen, which he'd been almost hiding from. He knew that things were bad, and didn't really want to face just how bad they are. But here, by himself, he finally bites the bullet and checks to see just how far he'd fallen.
STATUS SCREEN
NAME Edwin Cast RACE Void Demon
Demon Lord / Master of Dungeons 10
Physical Attributes Strength Dexterity Constitution
Totals 74 (10) 56 (10) 93 (20)
Mental Attributes Intelligence Wisdom Charisma
Totals 64 44 60
Applied Attributes Health Mana Stamina
Totals 750 930 750
Leadership Luck
Unused Stat Points 5
(LOCKED)
Demon's Tail is a unique combination trait that allows the growth of a freely shape-shifting, prehensile tail; which can be used both in combat and out. The tails limitations are directly connected to the levels of the skills associated with it.
Skills unlocked: Tail Whip, Tail Manipulation, Tail Enhancement, Tail Morphing.
Blessing of Goddess Urmis'.
He was quite surprised at the much bigger holographic blue panel that pops up in front of him, and it takes him a moment to realize that the new additions show his purchased traits, of which his tail is currently locked, as well as Urmis' blessing. It shows permanent editions. That is pretty cool.
Just like he had thought however, his physical attributes are all in the tank. It has barely left him as strong as he had been when he was first summoned to this world. Only his constitution is greater than that starting point, but even then it is offset by his current weakness to light.
He does make sure to read over everything, before finally dismissing it with a thought. There's no reason for him to become despondent simply because of a temporary situation, right? He has to force himself to not fall into a depressed spunk by blowing out a hard breath and sitting up straighter in his chair.
There's still work to be done, and he isn't about to fall behind by becoming depressed over what is already arguably spilled milk. Heh. Do they even have that saying here in Eternia? Edwin isn't sure, which brings a chuckle of the ribald humor to his lips.
He finishes eating and then sets the plate and cup aside on the coffee table in front of his usual chair, then forces himself up and out of his seat. It is time to prepare, and now that he's done with his moping, he's already starting to think about how he can be of use without physically being able to take action.
The one thing he thinks of is using his magic.
His magic is the one thing that the incomplete transformation he's undergoing hasn't tampered with, and he tests it to make sure by summoning a ball of flame that winks into existence in front of his hooded face. It works just fine, and he dismisses it even while producing a wide, feral grin. Which thankfully no one is able to see.
He can use that.
"Jottenhiem, is there any way to store spells for later use? Like a scroll or a gem that someone can make?"
His sudden question of his full time companion causes a startled reaction that he can feel in his chest, before he hears the 'hmmm' of thinking echoing up to his ears.
"There are, but none you are able to produce at the moment. Scroll Making is a delicate, time consuming process that most magic users scuff at. Alchemists make low level ones to sell to the general population or guards or Adventurer's; but they are limited due to how much mana and resources they have on hand. I don't think that is what you have in mind, however."
Well, if nothing else, Edwin got to learn something new today. Although it shouldn't have surprised him that there was alchemy in this world, it was the first he'd heard of it. He does doubt that it is anything like what he is familiar with, as well.
"Yeah... I need a way to store an already prepared and casted spell for later use so I can preserve my mana. Moving around actively requires to me to use my mana, which means that if I run out I'll be immobilized, and yet not being able to assist in the fighting is a bit much for me."
He explains his thought, and is a bit taken back when Jottenhiem breaks out in childishly cute giggles. What'd he say?
"Oh, sorry, Edwin. I thought you were just being funny there for a moment. All you need is a Mana Crystal to store your excess mana so you can use it later when you need to. It is much more efficient than making something to store spells."
He could clearly still hear the humor in her tone though, and he has to shake his head to keep a frown from forming. It seems that Jottenhiem wants to drag this out for some odd reason.
"Yeah, that'd definitely be helpful. Any idea on where I can find one of those?"
His own wry tone makes her laugh even more, the brightened blue glow of her amusement shines even through his black robe. Thankfully it doesn't hurt him, although it should.
"You already have one, silly! I possess the same ability to store mana that Mana Crystal's do, but in far larger quantities. Hahaha. So sit back down and I'll show you how to do it. Where did you think I put all the mana I siphon off of you ever since we bonded?"
Edwin does as directed, and learns how to open himself up enough to directly connect to the Heart Crystal embedded in his chest. The process turns out to be quite simple, if a little involved. He simply ends up thinking of it like having a battery inside of his body where he can store the excess power.
He ends up staying there for several hours, pouring almost every drop of his mana into Jottenhiem's crystal and feeling that he'd barely poured a cup of water into the parched desert. She literally sucked every bit of it up and still had room for more. And more. And more. And even more.
Putting mana in was easy enough, but getting it out again was a tad trickier. Jottenhiem really couldn't help him there, because it was something she'd never tried before, either. All of her contractors put mana in, but only Edwin had ever tried to pull mana out.
He does eventually figure out how to do it, and is more than a little surprised when it finally occurs.
[tr][td4]You have gained the Mana Manipulation skill!
By practicing a way to store and draw mana from the Heart Crystal Jottenhiem, you have gained an innate understanding of the structure of mana and how it is used both inside the body and out.
Skill Name: Skill Rank: Skill Level: Skill Experience:
Mana Manipulation Beginner 1 11.0%
The skill that governs your understanding of mana and it's aspects that affect both the living and the inanimate world around you. A very useful skill to have for the aspiring magic user, but also for those involved in Alchemy and other scholarly pursuits.
Increases the efficiency of magic.
Increases the regeneration of mana.
Increases the ability to use raw mana.
Increased sensitivity to the flow and control of mana.
Mana Sight (10 feet).
Almost as soon as the message pops up in front of him, his entire view of the world changes. Where before he could see everything physical, now it was like a lense had been put in front of his eyes. Vivid colors that seem to flow like currents pushed about by the air swirl in every direction.
Some squirm, some wiggle. Others are dispersed like clouds or mists. Some of them worm away in converted patterns while still others drift or seem to strain to remain stationary in the air. Everything is covered in riot of colors, which of which have their own textures.
Even his body is covered in the colors, and looking down at his chest and stomach he can see the hazy soup of black that hangs heavy and limp. The parts of his body that is currently mist gives off an almost black light glow, while what he could see of his remaining flesh gives off a steady pulse of the same color.
"Cool... Now how do I turn it off?" He cannot help but mutter to himself, although there's a slight grin stretched across his lips.
He looks back at the panel, which he hadn't closed yet, and tries to touch the Mana Sight segment. But nothing else comes up. There isn't any other information at all available, nor does it say rather or not the Sight is an ability or a skill in and of itself.
That is a tad confusing, and more than a little disconcerting.
One thing is immediately clear though. The different colors of the mana he can now see corresponds to the elemental affinity of that mana. And if there's raw mana in the atmosphere, why can't someone use it instead of their internal stores?
Something to work on later, at any rate.
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"DIANA" MOVIE AIRING DIRTY ROYAL LINENS OR IS IT JUST A BIG SCREEN TABLOID?
Prepare to clutch your pearls and let your good scotch breathe Royal fans! Unfortunately, we may rue the day this film hits the theaters.
It's been nearly 16 years since a fatal car crash claimed the life of Lady Di and now her life is about to be immortalized on the big screen by Naomi Watts. Though I love Watts, I'm not too keen on seeing a big screen exploitation piece on the private dalliances of the beloved classy lady, Princess Diana. However, our infatuation with her life, her children and new grandchild continues to give the media and Hollywood endless opportunities to make a buck. I can't imagine what it must be like to live under the constant scrutiny of the media. But, I'm sure one day I'll find out––I am after all a filmmaker and author.
The film "Diana" is already receiving poor reviews. Critics have called the film "atrocious and intrusive." Naomi Watts has received far more sympathetic critiques on her portrayal of the late princess. Peter Bradshaw of The Guardian writes, "Watts makes a decent fist of playing Diana––she wears the clothes well (especially the glamorous ones) and the hair looks first-rate." However, he adds, "There's something missing…what's the point of Diana? It's hardly fascinating. It doesn't offer new facts about the Princess's life. And certainly doesn't explain her complexity or contradictions. That would take a different, better film altogether."
Princess Diana's ex-lover Pakistani Dr. Hasnat Khan says the film is 'completely wrong' and in a rare interview with the British tabloid The Mail On Sunday stated the film is "based on gossip and Diana's friends, talking about a relationship they didn't know much about…It is all based on hypotheses and gossip." Well they've got a bloody cheek! What kind of friends are they, eh?
Admittedly, when I first saw the preview for the film I thought to myself, "beautiful cinematography–maybe I'll give it a look-see." However, in the back of my mind I could hear Michael Jackson's Dirty Diana song playing over the dialogue! One can't help but to wonder if this is just a glorified tabloid piece better suited for reading while on the loo––excuse me royal fans, I should say ON THE THRONE.


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Good Samaritan Church (Ambridge)
725 Glenwood Avenue, Ambridge, PA 15003
Sunday 11:00 a.m.
Monday 8:00 a.m.
Tuesday 6:30 p.m.
Confessions Tuesday 5:30 - 6:15 p.m. | Saturday 4:00 - 4:45 p.m.
Saint John the Baptist Church (Baden)
377 Linmore Avenue, Baden, PA 15005
Wednesday 8:00 a.m.
Confessions Sunday at 9:00 - 9:45 a.m.
Saints John & Paul Church (Franklin Park/Marshall)
2586 Wexford Bayne Road, Sewickley, PA 15143
Sunday 7:30 a.m. | 9:00 a.m. | 11:00 a.m. | 6:00 p.m.*
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Wittig given nod as Oak Hill fire chief
By Ann Fowler
Jeffrey J. Wittig, who has been part of the Oak Hill Fire Department (OHFD) for more than 15 years, was appointed Fire Chief by the Travis County Emergency Services District #3 (TCESD #3) board of commissioners effective January 23. He has served as Acting Fire Chief since November 2011.
Born in Victoria, Texas, Chief Wittig's family moved to Oak Hill in 1978. He earned the rank of Eagle Scout while in Oak Hill Troop 395. He was a freshman at Bowie High School when it first opened in 1988, and his class of 1992 was the first four-year class to graduate from Bowie.
Chief Wittig originally had a different career in mind: "I had intended to be a school counselor, but after sitting in traffic when the old Texaco station on 290 blew up, and then watching Oak Hill fire units block 290 for STARFlight to land, I knew I really wanted to be a part of helping others in the community."
He found the chance to help the community after earning a degree in Psychology from the University of Texas. During the ten years Chief Wittig spent working in procurement and management at UT, he became a volunteer firefighter with OHFD. As a volunteer, he participated in Oak Hill's fire training program. He was promoted to firefighter, firefighter II, lieutenant, and captain. He became part of the full-time staff in 2005 at the rank of Fire Captain.
Chief Wittig received an MBA from the University of Phoenix in 2005. He said, "After earning my MBA, an opportunity to work for the Department presented itself and it felt like the right decision for me and my family. Getting to work in the emergency services field in the area where I grew up and still live is great."
A year later, he was promoted to Assistant Fire Chief, assuming full management responsibilities of the department's administration. As Oak Hill has grown, so has its fire department. Chief Wittig said: "Fire service needs in the Oak Hill area have changed drastically over the 16 years I've spent with the Department. We went from an all-volunteer organization with trucks stationed at officers' homes to a combination paid and volunteer organization with two excellent stations, state of the art equipment, and training that is well known throughout the region for its successes."
The Oak Hill Fire Academy allows cadets seeking firefighting careers to train in the evenings and on weekends in the year-long program. Said Chief Wittig, "The leadership in the fire Academy is second to none and places emphasis on delivering high quality training." The Academy's ninth class began on January 28.
Chief Wittig described the services provided by OHFD: "Our department provides a vast array of services, including fire, enhanced medical responses with EMT-Intermediate level trained personnel on every truck, Hazardous Materials response, advanced training for new construction methods and new challenges with materials inside homes, and prevention efforts that strive to prevent emergencies before they occur — the area where we can be most effective."
OHFD services are constantly evaluated, according to the chief. He said, "The department will continue to evaluate its options to better secure the great services our community enjoys now for the future. We will be looking at working closely with other departments to help make sure that emergency services in our area will continue on during periods of economic difficulty or annexation by the City of Austin."
OHFD has a staff of 32 and is overseen by the commissioners of TCESD #3, who are appointed by the Travis County Commissioners Court. Chief Wittig said, "Commissioners volunteer their time and strive to serve the community, so our emergency services personnel are well trained, well equipped, and ready to respond."
He added, "The Board of Commissioners remains very committed to ensuring that services for our community remain at the high level they are offered now as well as taking care of the workforce so that continuity of the department doesn't suffer."
Chief Wittig is particularly proud of the way TCESD #3 manages the funds that provides emergency services. He explained, "This year in our annual audit performed by a third party auditor, we were informed that they consider TCESD #3 as a leader in how government accounting should be done; they use our department as a model when speaking to other clients about how to properly account for their funds in the governmental setting. This speaks volumes to the dedication and professionalism the Commissioners and administrative staff bring to the department to help maintain an effective government structure for our citizens."
Chief Wittig received the Chief Fire Officer Designation from the Center for Public Safety Excellence. In addition, he completed the Texas Fire Chiefs Academy by the Texas Fire Chiefs Association and is enrolled in the National Fire Academy's four year Executive Fire Officer Program. Chief Wittig holds certifications for Advanced Firefighter, Fire Officer II, and Fire Instructor II for the Texas Commission on Fire Protection; Emergency Medical Technician-Basic from the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians and the Texas Department of State Health Services; Juvenile Firesetter Intervention Specialist II from the Texas Fire Marshal's Office; Fire Officer IV from the Texas Fire Chief's Association; Incident Safety Officer from the National Fire Academy; and Communications Unit Leader from the Department of Homeland Security.


Legendary industry bible DJ Mag brings the Dutch duo to Macau for the first time.
Clubbing bible DJ Mag are making sure the first Asia Music Conference ends in style this weekend. They've enlisted powerhouse Dutch duo Bassjackers – who have collaborated with everyone from Showtek to Moby – for the offical after party. And yes, it may be indoors, but you'll get in for free if you show up in your pool party get up.


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Is the Youghiogheny River navigable?
August 4, 2022 by Arnold Lynn
Amazingly 112 miles of the 132 miles of the Yough are navigable in one kind of a boat or another, beginning at the bridge in Oakland, Maryland the entire way to the mouth at the Monongahela River. The rapids on the river range from Class I to Class V rapids, so there's something for boaters of all experience levels.
1. Does the Youghiogheny River flow north?
2. How much water is in the Yough lake?
3. How did the Youghiogheny River get its name?
4. Does the Monongahela River flow north?
5. What lakes in PA are unlimited horsepower?
6. Can you use a motor on Blue Marsh Lake?
7. What is the horsepower limit on Lake Wilhelm?
8. Can you boat on Lake Ariel PA?
9. Can you kayak on ontelaunee lake?
10. Is Loyalhanna Lake open?
11. Can you swim in Yough Lake?
Does the Youghiogheny River flow north?
YOUGHIOGHENY WATER TRAIL – The Youghiogheny River, known as the Yough or "Yawk," is unusual in that it flows north for 132 miles, including 74 miles in Pennsylvania. It flows from Maryland and West Virginia to the Monongahela River at McKeesport, south of Pittsburgh.
How much water is in the Yough lake?
Youghiogheny River Lake
Max. length 16 miles (26 km)
Surface elevation 1,440 feet (440 m)
How did the Youghiogheny River get its name?
Its name is derived from the Algonquian word meaning "contrary stream." The former borough of Somerfield, Pa., the site of a pioneer ford, was inundated by the reservoir formed by a dam (completed 1948) on the Youghiogheny (there joined by the Casselman River) at Confluence, Pa.
Does the Monongahela River flow north?
Monongahela River, river formed by the confluence of the Tygart and West Fork rivers in Marion county, West Virginia, U.S. It flows 128 miles (206 km) in a northerly direction past Morgantown into Pennsylvania, past Brownsville and Charleroi, joining the Allegheny River at Pittsburgh to become a major headwater of the
What lakes in PA are unlimited horsepower?
Pennsylvania Great Lakes – Presque Isle State Park allows gas motors of unlimited horsepower except in the interior lagoons located between Marina Bay and Misery Bay.
Can you use a motor on Blue Marsh Lake?
Operation and/or parking of motorized vehicles off of roadways, around gates, fences, barricades or beyond restrictive signs is prohibited. Vehicles shall be used only for entry and exit.
What is the horsepower limit on Lake Wilhelm?
20 horsepower motors permitted – The 1,680-acre Lake Wilhelm has a 241-slip marina and a 48-space dry land mooring area available from May 1 to October 31. The marina has: 250 car parking spaces. 121 car/trailer parking spaces.
Can you boat on Lake Ariel PA?
Fishing, swimming and boating are available on Lake Ariel and several neighboring lakes. For those with a taste for more modern entertainment, the city of Scranton is just 30 minutes away.
Can you kayak on ontelaunee lake?
No boats or swimming are allowed in Lake Ontelaunee. The only activities you can indulge in around this area include fishing, hunting, hiking, strolling, and the likes. However, there are many other lakes and rivers nearby that you can boat, kayak, and swim in.
Is Loyalhanna Lake open?
The Bush Recreation Area Boat Launch will open for the 2020 season May 1st, restrooms on May 15th, and the campground will open May 22, 2020. Authorized by the Flood Control Acts of 1936 and 1938, Loyalhanna Lake is one of 16 flood control projects in the Pittsburgh District.
Can you swim in Yough Lake?
The Youghiogheny River Lake has swimming areas located at the Corps of Engineers Recreation sites. Mill Run Recreation area in Maryland has a swim beach as does the Youghiogheny Recreation Area. Swim beach areas have facilities like restrooms and change areas. However, there is no lifeguard on duty.
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Arnold Lynn has been an expert kayaker and paddler for over 20 years. He has competed in and won numerous competitions. Arnold loves to share his passion for the sport with others and enjoys teaching beginners how to get started.
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Christian boarding schools in Akron, Ohio. Free help finding the best Christian boarding school in Akron.
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We know, because we went through it with our boy. Raised in a Christian home and mostly home-schooled until high school, we suddenly found that we didn't know him. He had changed seemingly overnight. His marks in school started falling and his interest in sports and old friends shifted to a new group of friends — the kind parents are wary of — the kind of kids that got kicked out of a public school, so the local private school took them in.
Little did we know, our son was already heavy into smoking pot, huffing, drinking alcohol and just about everything else his new peer group dared him to do. The downward spiral was dramatic — all the way down to holes-in-the-walls rages, running away for days at a time, and finally threatening suicide. After months in counseling, the therapist proclaimed that there was nothing more he could do. He recommended a local residential program and school where issues could be dealt with and the influence of his negative peer group could be broken.
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Akron , is the fifth largest city in the U.S. state of Ohio and the county seat of Summit County. It is located in the Great Lakes region approximately Convert south of Lake Erie along the Little Cuyahoga River. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 199,110. The Akron Metropolitan Statistical Area covers Summit and Portage counties, and in 2010 had a population of 703,200. Akron is also part of the larger Cleveland-Akron-Elyria Combined Statistical Area, which in 2010 had a population of 2,780,440.
Co-founded by Paul Williams and surveyor of the Connecticut Western Reserve General Simon Perkins, Akron was settled in 1825 as a strategic point at the summit of the developing Ohio and Erie Canal. Williams arrived in the area during 1811 and suggested the settlement to Perkins who had been in Ohio since 1807. Due to Eliakim Crosby founding "North Akron" (Cascade) in 1833, "South" was added to Akron's name until they unified in 1836 becoming incorporated later that year.http://www.ci.akron.oh.us/history/timeline/index.htm] In 1840 Summit County formed from portions of Portage, Medina, and Stark counties. Akron replaced Cuyahoga Falls as its county seat a year later and opened a canal connecting to Beaver, Pennsylvania helping to birth the stoneware, sewer pipe, fishing tackle, and farming equipment industries.http://www.akronhistory.org/butler_clay_products.htm]http://books.google.com/books?id=HxsWAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA631&lpg=PA631&dq=Paul+Williams+founder+akron+ohio&source=bl&ots=eQBuRQUUlP&sig=UNuMkrSKahsRvcfe0527nvnwaJk&hl=en&ei=pQg9Tc-mGYaSgQfcvNjQCA&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=5&ved=0CDUQ6AEwBA#v=onepage&q=Paul%20Williams%20founder%20akron%20ohio&f=false] In 1844 Abolitionist John Brown moved into the John Brown House across the street from business partner Colonel Simon Perkins whom lived in the Perkins Stone Mansion. Numerous Congregational, Baptist, and Presbyterian churches erected between the 1870s and World War I were built using the Akron Plan.When Church Became Theatre: The Transformation of Evangelical Architecture and Worship in Nineteenth-Century America. Jeanne Halgren Kilde. Oxford University Press, 2005. ISBN 978-0-19-517972-9.p.185]
During the 1910-1920 decade Akron was the fastest growing city in the country and experienced a 201.8% population increase becoming a boom town. World-renowned industries including the cereal, lampDn, toy & marble, and tire & rubber were flourishing in the city at the time. It became "The Rubber Capital of the World" owing to its location along canals, railroads, and interstate.Clarify Having landmarks such as the All-America Bridge, Akron is one of the nation's pioneer cities producing the first championship teams for the American Professional Football Association (National Football League) and the National Basketball League (National Basketball Association).Clarify The University of Akron which has both the Goodyear Polymer Center and the National Polymer Innovation Center on campus, is the center of the Polymer Valley which is a leader in polymer research and production. In 2001 for its contributions to the Information Age Newsweek named Akron 5th on the list of ten high tech havens.http://www.newsweek.com/2001/04/29/a-new-brand-of-tech-cities.html] It was also granted awards by World's most livable cities, the National Civic League, and the National Arbor Day Foundation. Akron is also host to the All-American Soapbox Derby, the National Hamburger Festival, Founders Day(Alcoholics Anonymous), Road Runner Akron Marathon, and will be the venue for some events of the 2014 Gay Games.
Residents of Akron are referred to as "Akronites". Nicknames for the city include "The Rubber City" and "City of Invention". At one time home to all four major tire makers (Goodrich, Goodyear, Firestone, General Tire), it also gained the nickname "Rubber City".
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Q: Pivot_longer on integer and factor I have a dataset that looks like the following.
# A tibble: 1 x 4
  hhm1q001 hhm2q001 hhm1q002 hhm2q002
  <chr>    <chr>    <int>    <int>
1 blue     red      30       50

I have been trying to transform it to long using  tidyr::pivot_longer
my expected output looks like this:
  hhm   q001  q002
  <int> <chr> <int>
1 1     blue  30
2 2     red   50

I have tried the following code
HHS_long <- pivot_longer(HHS_all,
                         cols= starts_with("hhm"), #identifies the column from which to go from wide to long
                         names_to = ("hhm"), #name(s) of new column(s) created from cols=
                         values_drop_na = FALSE
)
head(HHS_long)

Unfortunately i get the following error
.Error: No common type for hhm1q101 <factor<b5064>> and hhm1q102 <integer>.
Not sure how to go around this, i get they are not the same class, but i have quite a lot of variable in the dataset and they are definitely of a different class.
Hope this is the correct format to posting.
Thanks for any help

A: I struggle a little bit when I use the new pivot_longer. Sometimes, I feel that renaming variable names before pivot_longer could make it much easier:
library(tidyverse)
HHS_all <- data.frame(hhm1q001 =  "blue", hhm2q001 =  "red", hhm1q002 = 30, hhm2q002 = 50)

df <- HHS_all %>%
  rename(q001hhm1 = hhm1q001, q001hhm2 = hhm2q001,
         q002hhm1 = hhm1q002, q002hhm2 = hhm2q002)

df %>%
  pivot_longer(everything(), names_to = c(".value", "hhm"), names_sep = "hhm")

# A tibble: 2 x 3
  hhm   q001   q002
  <chr> <fct> <dbl>
1 1     blue     30
2 2     red      50

A: I'm not familiar with the pivot_longer of tidyr and whether it would be able to do so. Using a combination of tidyr::separate and the melt and cast verbs from reshape2 I was able to produce your expected output:
df <- data.frame(hhm1q001 = "blue", hhm2q001 = "red", hhm1q002 = 30, hhm2q002=  50 )

df %>%
  mutate(id = row_number()) %>%
  reshape2::melt(id.vars = "id") %>%
  tidyr::separate(variable, into = c("hhm", "q00"), sep = 4) %>%
  tidyr::separate(hhm, into = c("prefix", "hhm"), sep = 3) %>%
  select(-prefix, -id) %>%
  reshape2::dcast(hhm ~ q00)


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Decolonizing Primary English Language Teaching Author: Mario E. López-Gopar
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Linguistic Diversity and Language Rights
This book tells the story of a project in Mexico which aimed to decolonize primary English teaching by building on research that suggests Indigenous students are struggling in educational systems and are discriminated against by the mainstream. Led by their instructor, a group of student teachers aspired to challenge the apparent world phenomenon that associates English with "progress" and make English work in favor of Indigenous and othered children's ways of being. The book uses stories as well as multimodality in the form of photos and videos to demonstrate how the English language can be used to open a dialogue with children about language ideologies. The approach helps to support minoritized and Indigenous languages and the development of respect for linguistic human rights worldwide.
This is a remarkable book. In a precise, theoretically well-documented, yet engaging narrative, the reader is situated within contexts where the voices of the participants (trainee teachers, young students and researchers) provide fascinating insights into how they experienced being confronted with a critical vision of English and their own languages from the perspective of colonial difference.
- Anne-Marie de Mejía, Universidad de los Andes, Colombia
This book represents an important addition to critical views of English language teaching. It is truly innovative, not only in its theoretical stance and in the research project which is at its heart, but also in the original way it is narrated. López-Gopar gives both a voice and a face to those who are usually silenced in ELT, making this book a highly engaging and thought-provoking must-read for all those involved in the field of English language teaching.
- Sue Garton, Aston University, UK
This book is a thrilling departure from mainstream academia in three ways: teaching English to underprivileged indigenous children in Mexico is a provocation for the status quo; teaching the Empire's language without reproducing its dominant values is close to blasphemy in the trade; and letting those children create their voice through empowerment in English stops just short of a pedagogical revolution. This action research boldly integrates Latin American theory on pedagogy and colonialism with Western critical thought.
- Rainer Enrique Hamel, Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana, Mexico
Mario E. López-Gopar is Professor at the Faculty of Languages of the Universidad Autónoma Benito Juárez de Oaxaca, Mexico. His main research interest is the intercultural and multilingual education of Indigenous peoples in Mexico.