How Do Christians Fit Christ In Christmas?
Re-posting this blog post from last year and adding the sentiments of Rachel and Joseph, now ages 25 and 29 respectively. Both are thankful we did not do "Santa Claus" and our Christmas gift giving was and is minimal. Christmas is not about giving or getting gifts, but about giving of ourselves to each other.
The only difference between the majority of American Christians and the rest of the population–in their Christmas traditions–is their addition of celebrating the birthday of Jesus, for a few moments on Christmas Day and attending their churches' special Christmas concerts or dramas.
After Charles and I were married, before children came along, we decided we would NOT include Santa Claus as one of our Lloyd Family Christmas traditions. My well-to-do family had lavished my sister and I with extravagant Christmases lauding Santa as the most incredible gift-giver of all. Santa easily took the place of God, in our lives, growing up. My parents were avid church-goers and God was a part of our lives, albeit a very small part, as relating to Christmas and throughout the year. Charles' family, on the other hand, were nominal in their focus on Santa and kept Christ the center of their Christmas traditions.
When Rachel and Joseph grew older our decision did bring with it some challenges as we had to train our children not to reveal the "precious secret" to their classmates at school or to their cousins. We simply told them each family made decisions for how they would celebrate Christmas and explained why we had decided not to 'follow the crowd' on this one. This was not the only decision we made where we had to explain why we did something this way while other families, yes Christian, did it that way.
I never will forget the time Joseph asked me why our family was different from other Christian families. It was the last day of school, just before Christmas break, when he was 13. His question caught me off guard. I did ask him for clarification, but his was a simple answer and I no longer remember it. I proceeded to explain to he and Rachel–she was in the car with us–that their daddy and I tried to make decisions based on the love Jesus Christ has shown us. "We are so very thankful for His sacrificing His life for us, that we want to show Him our appreciation by living lives that we believe are pleasing to Him. While that is our goal, we still make mistakes…but, ultimately that is our motive for the decisions we make." I have no idea if this was a sufficient answer for him or not, but I have never had him ask that question again.
After becoming a follower of Christ, at the age of 14, my perspective on my family's money and their lifestyle began to change and my innate desire to get more and more began to wane, as Christ became my central focus. I wish I could say that I always made wise financial decisions, over the years, but that just is not true. However, things, for me, have lost their priority and the quest for deeper relationships has taken over. Yes, on occasion, I do regress to allowing my "want-er" to kick-in, but it isn't long until the Holy Spirit reminds me of my much needed refocusing and a clear realization that, "I really don't need ____ and it would probably do nothing more than collect dust or get stained".
Please do not misunderstand me and think we did not give gifts at Christmas, because we did and we do. But, to keep from succumbing to the added pressures of shopping only during the Christmas season, I bought our children's "Christmas" all throughout the year. Typically, I would be finished with my Christmas shopping by October every year, taking advantage of sales all year long instead of having to fight the temptation to impulse-buy amidst the BLING of Christmas from Thanksgiving to Christmas Eve. Now the Christmas BLING starts just after Halloween (this year, 2013, it started with back to school sales). I would often buy Rachel and Joseph things they needed, like socks, underwear, shoes, and place those under the tree, in addition to a few toys and books. Since Charles and I never felt the need (oh, we felt it, but resisted) to have the newest and best, when it became available, our children never expected to receive the newest and best at Christmas or any other time of the year.
I wish I could tell you that our family has done some incredible self-less acts of kindness during the Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons, through the years, but we really have not. I hear incredible stories of how families give-up their Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day to serve those less fortunate, but we have never done that…not yet, anyway.
As I listened to Christian radio this week, during their prayer time, I was struck by a prayer request that was shared. "Please pray for our family as my husband has been laid-off and we do not want our children to suffer without Christmas presents this year." Why is it Christian parents feel so much pressure and place so much value on the presents? I have copied part of an article and a chart below **** forecasting what the average family will spend on Christmas gifts this year. Keep in mind this does not include money spent on decorations or for food.
I know these are cliche', but when has there ever been a more appropriate time in our lives to be more concerned about His presence and not the presents? Are we just "fitting" Christ in our Christmas traditions or is He, truly, our reason for the season?
It is not too late to change your focus…mom and dad, grandmom and granddad. One friend has already informed me, this year, their family is making a change–to break the American tradition from getting to giving. Their children are older, high-school-age and under, but they all agree it is time for a change.
Let me encourage you to not make drastic changes, but instead deliberate changes. Change is best received when it is wrapped in a process. And remember God is always focused on the process. The process of getting us from here, right now, to that ultimate goal of becoming more like Christ to the world around us. He is in our every moment, every day and He wants us to take notice of that fact.
Christ is our ultimate example for how we should give. His everyday life was given for others and through His death He has given us life, abundant life! Not just salvation and eternal life, life abundant…for today! We do not give to earn His love or approval, but we give out of a heart full of gratitude for all that He has done for us and all that He is doing and all He will do. Our acts of service–our giving–and our obedience let Jesus know that sacrificing His life for us was not in vain. His gifts—keep on giving! Will yours and mine?
Here is a link with multiple scriptures related to Our Giving.
Shoppers around the country say they are planning to spend an average of $854 for gifts this holiday season, up from $646 last year according to the twenty-seventh annual survey on holiday spending from the American Research Group, Inc.
In telephone interviews with a random sample of 1,100 adults nationwide conducted November 11 through 14, 2012, the average planned spending of $854 for 2012 is up over 32% from average planned spending in the 2011 survey and the planned spending matches planned spending of $859 in 2007.
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Amado, właśc. Amado Benigno (ur. 14 stycznia 1903 w Manaus, zm. 10 września 1965) – piłkarz brazylijski grający na pozycji bramkarza.

Kariera klubowa
Amado występował w CR Flamengo, gdzie występował w latach 1923–1934. W barwach Flamengo zadebiutował w wygranym 3-1 meczu derbowym z São Cristóvão FR 6 maja 1923. Z Flamengo zdobył mistrzostwo stanu Rio de Janeiro – Campeonato Carioca w 1927. Ogółem w latach 1923–1934 Amado wystąpił w barwach Flamengo w 124 meczach.

Kariera reprezentacyjna
W reprezentacji Brazylii Amado zadebiutował 24 lutego 1929 w wygranym 4-2 meczu z urugwajskim klubem Rampla Juniors. Był to jego jedyny występ w reprezentacji.

Bibliografia
 Miniencyklopedia Piłka Nożna nr 1/2004, roz. Historia meczów reprezentacji Brazylii 1914-2004, cz.1 (1914–1929), Oficyna wydawnicza ATUT, Wrocław 2004, ISSN 1644-8189, s. 67.

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Here's how Amsterdam built an archipelago to solve its housing crunch
By Kindra Cooper • July 20, 2015
The islands of Ijburg, with Center Island jutting out to the right (Courtesy Amsterdam)
Amsterdam's overflow population will soon have a roof over its head—and artificial sand bars beneath its feet. Europe's boldest engineering and housing program yet proposes a series of artificial islands built over Ijmeer Lake, with shoreline houses occupying sand bars made using a so-called "pancake method."
A mixed-use city block in the still-growing Ijburg neighborhood (Courtesy Amsterdam Architecture Tours)
The local vernacular refers to a method of spraying sand through porous screens to form a layer of batter-like sludge. As the layer settles and drains through the fine mesh, it hardens and another layer is sprayed on top. Pancake by pancake, the artificial island rises until it is six-and-a-half feet above water level.
An Ijburg home by Architectenbureau Marlies Rohmer built on an artificial island (Courtesy Architectenbureau Marlies Rohmer)
So far, six of the total 10 planned islands are complete, although not entirely built up or populated to maximum capacity. The islands are covered with low and medium-rise housing and self-build plots, while floating homes flank its edges. The three main islands contain urban streets and mid-rise buildings, with the smaller islets between the main islands and the coasts featuring a more suburban character.
(Courtesy Architectenbureau Marlies Rohmer)
On the islets, low-rise single-family homes line the shore, which will soon receive a cover of foliage and reed banks. Each island is thin in order to maximize views of the Ijmeer, but environmentalists still bristle at the threat posed to one of the scenic highlights of the Netherlands – also a vital habitat for birds. Construction of the final four islands, knowns as Ijburg Phase II, is finally due to commence after an interval of more than a decade.
Officials commend the interim between Phases I and II as a learn-and-grow buffer against construction pitfalls associated with the pancake method. In bad weather, the screens holding the island's shape would rip and leach sludge onto the lake bottom, threatening the integrity of the island and the mussel beds below. To avoid these goof-ups for the next big island on the assembly line, called Center Island (Centrumieland), the Dutch government amassed public input for a year while consulting with the Amsterdam Architecture Center.
Slated to begin construction in 2017, after the last pancake layer dries, Center Island will host 1,000–1,200 homes. A range of local architects undertook designs for housing across the various islands, from MaccreanorLavington to Atelier Kempe Thill, VMX, and Architectenbureau Marlies Rohmer.
Ijburg under construction in November 2004 (Courtesy Wikimedia Commons)
A 1,967-foot breakwater has been built to the east of the island to protect the sludge screens by sheltering them from the current. Future islands will feature more vegetation cover, with more low than high-rise settlements and a band of green around their fringes to preserve lakeside views. Meanwhile, developers have considered a uniform implementation of solar cells and district heating, while ceding more real estate to self-builders, who are more likely to install well-insulated, eco-friendly heating and wastewater systems.
Today, three more islets called Outer, Middle and Beach Islands (Buiteneiland, Middeneiland and Strandeiland) are also in the pipeline. The first island was inhabited in 2002, and the city's tram network extended to the islands in 2005, bringing the former backwater within 15 minutes of Amsterdam's Central Station.
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March 2017 issue
Back to university
An intellectual property specialist who moved to a leading educational institution – where she once studied – tells of the challenges and attractions of her post, in this month's in-house interview
20th March 2017 | Leigh Chalmers
Where do you come from and what was your career path to your current position?
I was born in Edinburgh and brought up in Penicuik, Midlothian. I studied at the University of Edinburgh and trained at Dundas & Wilson in the city (with a brief stint in London for one of my seats). I had a previous in-house experience fairly early on in my career, at a small medical devices company, but otherwise worked in private practice at a variety of firms for around 12 years before moving to my current position.
Following qualification I specialised in intellectual property work, becoming a Law Society of Scotland accredited specialist in intellectual property law, and this work brought me into close contact with a number of higher education institutions in Scotland including the University of Edinburgh. I was always inspired by the work that went on in the sector and, as an intellectual property lawyer, it is fantastic to be dealing with cutting-edge innovators and academics so enthusiastic about their research.
How is your in-house legal team structured? What input do you have in strategy and governance?
The structure of the in-house Legal Services team at the University of Edinburgh has evolved significantly in the past couple of years. When I joined the university there were no in-house solicitors but there were a number of solicitors in Edinburgh Research and Innovation Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of the university which supports its research and commercialisation activity. Those lawyers joined me in the early part of last year and we are now a team of nine practising solicitors supported by a legal administrative team.
We do not currently recruit trainees, but we do recruit interns, law students, from the university's internship programme.
The interns shadow us and are tasked with specific projects which gives them a bit of understanding of operating in a small practice.
The team works very closely with the university's Governance and Strategic Planning unit and also with senior management of the university, and it is important for our advice to be strategic. We strive to work in partnership with our colleagues at the university and not just as providers of legal advice. I attend the University Court (the university's governing body) and some of the University Court committees where the key strategic decisions about the university are made, so Legal Services has a voice in these forums and an input into strategy.
What is a typical working day? What motivates you on a Monday morning?
I have read lots of your interviews with in-house lawyers and I think the response to this question is usually that there is no such thing as a typical working day. While it might sound trite, it is very true. The university has a community of around 50,000 people, so there is no telling what any given day will bring. It could be working with colleagues to secure funding for groundbreaking research projects, supporting colleagues working hard on our extensive capital programme, or dealing with the wide array of regulatory, legislative or compliance matters that impact the university. It's incredibly varied. I can be dealing with a major strategic project in the morning and complex student and staff issues in the afternoon.
What was the biggest change for you when you moved in-house? And what do you really enjoy about working in-house?
The biggest change for me was having to deal with such a wide array of legal issues and not having specialist teams on hand, like in private practice, to refer work to. However, that is also the biggest attraction of my post. I really enjoy the diversity and the challenge, and it's pretty handy having a fantastic law library and amazing online resources at our fingertips.
Has your organisation experienced any major change recently? What are the current hot legal topics in your sector?
The university, like many organisations, is heavily impacted by the political environment. We also have to grapple with existing and new legislation and embrace the global presence and impact of the university, which makes for a very diverse portfolio.
What is your most unusual or amusing work experience?
I would say starting work for the university and working on the opposite side of the Old College Quad from the Law Faculty where I once studied. I visited the law library quite early on, and it was quite nostalgic seeing the students chatting and cramming for exams and thinking back to when I was in their shoes. I find working in Old College inspiring. The building itself is historic and very grand, and is filled with amazing paintings and sculptures. The Quad is used by the university and by the community for a variety of events including the Fringe, and the always popular Edinburgh Legal Walk in October each year usually starts in the Quad with some great photo opportunities! It has also been used as an open air cinema, exhibited the Kelpie maquettes, and one of my earliest experiences at work here was seeing the terracotta warriors lit up in the Quad. It was overwhelming!
What makes a good in-house lawyer, in your sector in particular? What is your career advice for young lawyers who want to start an in-house career?
A good in-house lawyer has to be prepared to embrace significant challenge and roll their sleeves up and get on with it. It is extremely important to trust your own judgment and be prepared to make a call on things. You are not just giving advice – you also have to act on it and see things through to the end with your colleagues. My advice to anyone wanting to start an in-house career is to be brave. Don't be daunted by areas of law you think you know nothing about – you'll know more than you think. Have confidence, and importantly build strong relationships with your colleagues.
Does Scottish legal education and training provide the necessary skills for working in-house in your organisation?
Yes, although I am dual qualified and that can help when dealing with English solicitors. I work in fields which are similar throughout the UK and internationally, and Scots law is well regarded. I think more work could be done on the practical application of legal knowledge. This has certainly improved, but it is key for lawyers to be career-ready. I think there is quite a difficult transition to make from law student, where there is much more emphasis on legal interpretation and analysis and how to present a series of propositions, to being a practising solicitor. Clients want advisers to understand their perspective and look for pragmatic, risk-based advice: How can I apply that? What are the risks if this course of action is taken? Universities are aware of this and a lot of work is being done. I think the ILC seminars pitched at different levels can also help.
What are the key challenges for you and your team in 2017? How does the future look for in-house lawyers?
I think the future looks bright for in-house lawyers. More and more organisations are realising the value of having their lawyer as part of the team, and being part of the team enables in-house lawyers to gain a wider and deeper understanding of what matters to the organisation they are in. That understanding adds significantly to the quality of the legal advice that can be given.
What do you look for when you seek external legal advice from solicitors? How do you see the in-house/external legal relationship changing?
The university works with a panel of external legal firms. I consider these firms to be an extension of the in-house team, so close working relationships are essential. The relationship should be one of mutual support and respect.
Have you seen the profession develop in terms of diversity since you qualified?
Diversity is a key strategic objective of the university and we work hard to create an environment which fosters diversity and inclusion across the entire university community – staff and students. I think the legal profession in general has made some inroads here but I suspect more could be done, particularly at the upper levels of the private practice profession.
How does your team use technology solutions to help with its work? What has your team done that is innovative?
We have an excellent Information Services department that supports innovation throughout the university, and are currently exploring various systems to improve our internal working practices. We are a relatively new team and these things take time, but we operate in an extremely innovative and leading learning environment and it is our intention to make the most of what is available to us.
What keeps you busy outside the office?
Definitely being with my family. I have two young children, so there is never a dull moment.
Leigh Chalmers, Director of Legal Services, The University of Edinburgh Questions put by Sharon Wares, solicitor, The Highland Council, In-house Lawyers' Committee member and also a graduate of the University of Edinburgh
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I live in Pittsburgh, PA. I am originally from Idaho my mom is Donna C. Wondering if you are Leann's sister.
Let me know. Just making sure before I send your blog to our quilt group.
Oh my goodness....what part of Idaho? Yes, my little sister is LeAnn Price. They live in Shelley, ID. Do you mean my friend Donna from Firth??? What a very small world. I love your mom!!! Thanks for sending my blog on! Hope to hear from you & your guild again!
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Hi Vicki - Yes, I can quilt with minky. I just have to use the same color thread as the minky for the quilting. It has a tendency to pull up to the top and cause little dots of minky. With the same thread color you avoid seeing the dots! Send me your email address and I'll send my mailing address. thanks!
Kathy, I have a small quilt (52x71) the back is only 74 inches wide. Will this work or do I need to buy something wider. I could sew leaders on the back if that would work also.


Many economists are forecasting a downturn, if not a full-blown recession, over the next 12-24 months. We have seen one of the longest expansionary phases in recent history, Leading indicators have softened in many countries, stock markets are volatile, and several risks cloud the horizon. Naturally, business leaders are considering how to best position themselves for harsher macroeconomic conditions. If history is any guide, many companies will prepare too little, too late, and too defensively. Yet our analysis of more than 5,000 companies across the last four business cycles suggests that slowdowns bring opportunities as well as challenges: some companies were able to actually benefit competitively during and after a downturn, and a common set of actions led to that success.
Many economists are forecasting a downturn, if not a full-blown recession, over the next 12-24 months. We have seen one of the longest expansionary phases in recent history, leading indicators have softened in many countries, stock markets are volatile, and several risks cloud the horizon. Naturally, business leaders are considering how to best position themselves for harsher macroeconomic conditions.
If history is any guide, many companies will prepare too little, too late, and too defensively. Yet our analysis of more than 5,000 companies across the last four business cycles suggests that slowdowns bring opportunities as well as challenges: some companies were able to actually benefit competitively during and after a downturn, and a common set of actions led to that success.
Today's business landscape has several unique features, which will add new complexities on top of the historical playbook. This makes it important for business leaders to prepare for the specific circumstances of the next downturn, as well as exploiting the right lessons from the past.
We studied all U.S. public companies with greater than $50 million in annual sales during the last four downturns—including not only recessions but also periods of substantially slowing growth (we define downturns to include recessions (periods of negative GDP growth) as well as periods of cumulative decline in annual GDP growth of at least 1 percentage point over two years) —and found that nearly three-quarters of those companies experienced a decline in revenue growth. However, 14% of companies were able to not only accelerate growth but also increase profitability.
The competitive stakes are high: those 14% of outperformers grew sales by 9% annually during the downturn and increased earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) margin by 3 percentage points on average, while all other companies' sales declined by 2% and EBIT margin declined by 2 percentage points. Competitive volatility—as measured by the change in composition and ranking of the Fortune 100—rose by 30% in recent downturns, also suggesting opportunity for some. Notably, competitive volatility rose by just as much during more moderate downturns as in deeper recessions.
They acted early. Leaders may understandably be reluctant to take major actions until they see clear evidence that they are affected by economic headwinds. However, we found that the companies that proactively recognized the threat—by discussing the possibility of a downturn in their earnings calls before the economic recession officially began in Dec. 2007—achieved 6 percentage points better Total Shareholder Return (defined as total returns to investors including capital gains and dividends) in the downturn than companies that did not address the challenge early.
They took a long-term perspective. Leaders have to attend to short-term issues during a downturn to make sure their business remains solvent. But substantial competitive opportunities await the leaders who can also keep one eye on the long-run picture. We used natural language processing algorithms to assess companies' long-term orientation from SEC filings, and we found that companies with a longer-term perspective achieved 4 percentage points higher annual growth during the downturn as well as 2 percentage points higher total shareholder return.
Though historical lessons can help business leaders prepare for a slowdown, there are several unique features of today's business landscape which also need to be taken into account.
The spread of performance across companies, as measured by the average difference in EBIT margin between companies in the top quartile of their industries compared to the bottom quartile, is greater than at any time in recent history. Corporate cash and debt are both at record highs, and companies at extremes of the balance-sheet spectrum will have different concerns: highly leveraged companies perform significantly worse during downturns, controlling for industry and other factors. Because businesses are stating from very disparate positions, they will need to customize their responses accordingly.
De-average your response. A company's various geographic and business units may be affected very differently by a downturn. For example, although growth is expected to slow in most developing countries, the IMF projects it will accelerate in India and Africa and remain strong in Southeast Asia. Downturns will also have sector-specific effects: while discretionary consumer products sectors have been strongly affected by past downturns, consumer staples sectors (like food products) have been less exposed. Leaders need to understand the specific environment in which each of their businesses operates and choose their resource allocation, as well as their approach to strategy, accordingly.
Build resilience to the unexpected. There's a lot of uncertainty facing the global economy. Leaders need to ensure that their business can withstand many different scenarios, not only a singular forecast. For example, companies that preserve financial buffers will be better able to respond to unanticipated threats or opportunities, and those with shorter planning cycles can better adapt to new information. And stress testing against a range of scenarios can help test resilience.
The next downturn will challenge many companies, but a few will emerge stronger, competitively and financially. Leaders who leverage lessons from the winners in previous downturns, as well as attending to the unique features of today's environment will be in the best position to succeed.
Kevin Whitaker is the head of strategic analytics at BCG Henderson Institute.
Christian Ketels is the chief economist of the BCG Henderson Institute.


To debut the new 2016 products, World Kitchen took over a New York City townhouse and transformed it into a unique showcase of the latest kitchen product innovations.
Note: I was invited as media to this event. Any personal views expressed are always 100% my own.
For the first time, the company united all brands, as Pyrex®, Corningware®, Corelle®, Snapware®, Baker's Secret® and Chicago Cutlery®, under one roof so attendees could enjoy snacks and cocktails while previewing the new wares.
I started by first checking out this awesome bridal mannequin decked out all in Corningware!
Then I checked out the Pyrex lounge along with various houseware and kitchen items including these vintage designs, which reminded me of my mom's cookware back in the day!
I also got a custom mini cutting boards with my initials etched.
Market Street New York Corelle™: The latest dinnerware line from the Corelle brand brings to life the historic charm and refined taste of the brand's birthplace – Corning, N.Y. Available August 2016. 5 piece settings go for about $60.
PRIME by Chicago Cutlery™: Launching in October 2016, these exceptional knives feature patented Responsive Touch Technology™ which responds to the contour and grip of your hand. They are made with black German Stainless Steel for elevated sharpness and durability. Individual knives have varying costs, sets run about $350.
Vintage Charm™ Inspired by Pyrex® Opal Glass: This latest collection re-imagines time-honored Pyrex "opal glass" patterns from the '50s and '60s, creating a modern twist on this American classic with six designs that are perfect for modern entertaining.
Baker's Secret® Bake & Serve™: Featuring a serve-ready design, this lightweight bakeware is an alternative to traditional ceramic, with oven-to-table functionality and superior non-stick performance for easy cleaning.
Pyrex® Gadgets: Coming this spring, Pyrex Gadgets help write the next chapter for an iconic kitchen brand. Building on 100+ years of trust and innovation, this line was designed to simplify cooking tasks, by saving prep time and valuable drawer space. Each streamlined design is also dual material for both flexibility and firm control.


Xenarc Technologies Corp. extended the versatility of its iconic 700 series line of displays with the introduction of a 7" LED LCD screen with HDMI input and Capacitive Touchscreen. The unit uses the latest 7" LCD Panel with a 1024x600 native resolution while incorporating our latest LED backlight technology for increased brightness and an ambient light sensor which dims the backlight automatically when required. In addition, Chip Monolithic Ceramic Capacitors are used though out the unit for improved stability and durability especially in extreme temperature conditions.
This versatile product incorporates the innovation of our HDMI 7" models along with a Capacitive Touch-Screen panel. Capacitive senseing provides a more responsive touch interface than resistive touch. It achieves this by using the capacitance of human skin to detect the proximity or position of the input. Proximity sensing allows the touch interface to work even if protective glass or coating is used over the display. Use the convenient touch-screen as your input device, control your mouse cursor or the mini on screen keyboard that comes with your operating system. The touch screen utilizes the USB port as the interface. You can connect several 700CSH monitors to your computer and the touchscreens would work simultaneously through the multi-monitor support.


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Maurice Smith's mom says Alabama blocking DB's transfer to Georgia
By John TaylorAug 2, 2016, 11:29 PM EDT
It appears the Nick Saban–Kirby Smart rivalry of mentor-pupil is getting a heated off-field start ahead of wherever it winds up being on the field.
In June, reports surfaced that Maurice Smith had been given permission to pursue a transfer from Alabama, even as the defensive back's family left the door open for a return to the Tide. Georgia, headed by Saban's former right-hand man Smart, was mentioned as a potential landing spot for the soon-to-be graduate transfer as a possible return faded.
However, it was reported last month that UA had steadfastly declined to, for whatever reason, release Smith from his scholarship. Smith went through an appeals process to secure a release that has, thus far, been unsuccessful.
Tuesday night, Smith's mother confirmed to DawgNation.com that her son "wants to go to Georgia. Period." She also confirmed that the university in general and Saban specifically are, essentially, being absurdly obstinate when it comes to a player who has one year of eligibility remaining, a year in which the Tide and Bulldogs won't face each other yet again, transferring to Athens and the former Tide defensive coordinator's program.
From the report:
The university is continuing to be resistant to any request to release my son. That's where we are," Samyra Smith said. "In (Saban's) mind, the best decision is for him to stay here. And he doesn't think anything other than that is best for the kid. …
"They're being difficult. Intentionally," Samyra Smith said. "It's his choice. It should be his choice, if he wants to leave here, he should be able to do that. ….
"He wants to go where he feels like he'll have the level of success he wants to have. It may work, it may not. But it should be his choice.
If how Smith's mother's framing of the situation is even remotely accurate, it's the bushiest of bush league moves by Saban. Petty, even. Or even worse.
Especially as, in mere days, the student-athlete involved in this hostage situation will be a graduate of his former school. Why he can't move on to the school of his post-graduate choosing is one of the greater hypocrisies of the current NCAA model.
Even more hypocritical? Chris Black, who announced his decision to transfer from Alabama last December, landed at Missouri as a graduate transfer in February — without Saban or the university blocking his move to the SEC East school.
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ANAHEIM — Orange County Buddhist Church, 909 S. Dale Ave. in Anaheim, will hold its annual Obon Festival on Saturday, July 19, from 2 to 9 p.m. and Sunday, July 20, from 2 to 8:30 p.m.
The Obon dance will take place both days from 7 to 8:30 p.m., preceded by a performance by OCBC's own Daion Taiko at 6:30 p.m. Dance practices have concluded, but everyone is invited to participate whether they know the steps or not.
In addition on-site dining, OCBC offers a takeout service. Enter the parking lot from the south gate and your order will be taken. Raffle tickets may be dropped off at the same time. The menu includes beef and chicken teriyaki, ika teriyaki, dango dogs, Imagawa yaki, Spam musubi, Oriental chicken salad, oden, udon, teriburgers (beef and chicken), udon and won ton.
The festival also includes games for kids, a boutique for handcrafted items, and delicious homemade desserts.
For more information, call (714) 8279590 or visit www.ocbuddhist.org.


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HS Baseball Recaps: Bradford Pulls Away from Brookville Late
A look at Wednesday's high school baseball action.
BRADFORD 6, BROOKVILLE 1
BROOKVILLE, Pa. – A four-run seventh inning helped visiting Bradford break open a close game and get a 6-1 win at Brookville Wednesday.
The Owls led by just a run, 2-1, going to the final inning before erupting for the four runs thanks in part to a crucial Brookville error.
Connor Veceilio had a key two-run double in the seventh for Bradford.
Andrew Bacha and Adam Cary each had two hits to lead the Owls, while Isaac Gaylack added a pair of RBIs.
Logan Thrush was 3-for-4 with a run scored for Brookville, while Kyle Dunkle was 1-for-2 with an RBI.
Bacha got the win going five innings and allowing one unearned run on four hits and a walk while striking out five. Danny Manion picked up the save.
Ben Reitz took the loss going 6 ⅔ innings and allowing six runs, two earned, on seven hits and three walks while striking out seven.
DUBOIS CENTRAL CATHOLIC 12, BROCKWAY 4
DUBOIS, Pa. – Thomas Grecco got the win for DuBois Central Catholic in a 12-4 win over visiting Brockway Wednesday.
The Cardinals used a balanced hitting attack to get the victory.
CLARION-LIMESTONE 17, VENANGO CATHOLIC 5, 6 INNINGS
OIL CITY, Pa. – Sam Leadbetter was 3-for-5 with a double, three runs scored and two RBIs to lead visiting Clarion-Limestone to a 17-5, six-inning win over Venango Catholic Wednesday.
Riley Hummell scored four times for the Lions while going 2-for-5 with a double and two RBIs, while Alex Acree drove in two and was 3-for-4 with a run scored. Brady Himes added a double and three RBIs while going 3-for-4 with a run scored, and Colby Himes was 2-for-4 with a run scored and an RBI. Cole Grenci scored three runs as a courtesy runner for Taylor Smith, who was 1-for-3 with two walks and a run scored of his own.
Smith pitched three innings giving up three unearned runs on two hits and two walks while striking out five. Acree went a scoreless inning to get the win striking out three, and Leadbetter finished off allowing a pair of runs while striking out three in two innings of work.
Ian Hidinger was 2-for-3 with two RBIs to pace Venango Catholic, while Josh Puleo was 1-for-4 with three runs scored.
HOLLIDAYSBURG 8, DUBOIS 4
HOLLIDAYSBURG, Pa. – A five-run first inning helped Hollidaysburg overcome an early 3-0 hole and get an 8-4 win over visiting DuBois Wednesday.
Nick Labrasca drove home a pair of runs and was 1-for-4 with a double for the Beavers, while Adam Bankovich was 2-for-4. Ryan Pasternak also had a double and an RBI for DuBois, and Tate Rutherford was 2-for-3 with a double.
Labrasca took the loss.
Check out D9Sports.com for more District 9 softball recaps from Wednesday.


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New UC President presents unique opportunity to shape future of system
As the new decade begins, the UC has an opportunity for improvement. After careful reflection on previous shortcomings, the Editorial Board hopes that new leadership implements appropriate changes as the system enters a new era.
UC President Janet Napolitano's last day in her position is on Aug. 1. Student input and needs must be at the forefront of a search for a new UC president. The special committee to consider the selection of a president met with advisory groups consisting of "faculty, students, staff, alumni, campus chancellors, laboratory directors and vice presidents" to discuss the criteria of the position in early November, according to the one update on the search since Napolitano's resignation in September. But it's neither clear how involved students were in these advisory groups nor how open the committees were to ensuring student voices were representative of a diverse UC student body.
While there was a public forum held at UC Davis during Fall Quarter, it took place on the Friday of finals week, when very little students were in town or available to attend and voice their concerns. With town halls planned across the UC for early 2020, the special committee must ensure a diverse turnout of the "constituent groups of the university," it hopes to hear from.
Since the UC president is at the helm of the most prestigious public university system in the nation, the Editorial Board believes the new president should have a background in education and a comprehensive understanding of the flaws and inequalities that come along with it. With a student population of about 280,300 on their hands, the president should also be able to stand up to the federal government when the well-being of UC students is at risk, as was the case when the Trump Administration ended the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA, program.
The past three years have also seen six walkout strikes led by AFSCME 3299, the UC's largest union representing about 26,000 employees. Tensions have been high as workers demand more pay and an end to the outsourcing of jobs. Many workers and advocates have taken issue with the UC's unwillingness to even meet at the bargaining table. The UC has an obligation to conduct fair and ethical negotiations with all of its unions.
Given the UC's failure to meet its various waste free goals and in light of worsening climate change, the UC should reapproach its methods of reaching sustainability in a way that is more comprehensive and involves commitment at all levels across each campus. With tuition the highest it's ever been in the system's history, the dream of affordable higher education is becoming less and less attainable.
Student resource centers — spaces where traditionally marginalized students are able to find community — are plentiful on this campus but must receive more support in general and especially at other campuses that lack some of these resources. Along the same vein, the UC must continue hiring diverse faculty members to build up a staff that reflects the diverse student body they are teaching.
It is essential that the UC system commits to being transparent and accessible to everyone involved in its bureaucracy on issues from tuition, to waste free progress, to labor rights, to the UC president hiring process and on. No one can be left in the dark. The whole is no greater than its parts.
Written by: The Editorial Board
Brian Riley
What's almost never discussed is the way student body governments are structured to be viewed as and function mainly learning experiences, not truly representative bodies, democratically. The only time that the administration really takes seriously actions of student body governments is when the students play "hardball." Hardball shouldn't be the first recourse, but should definitely be resorted to when necessary.


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Bradley Beach Names New Administrator
in Bradley Beach
David G. Brown II
By PETE WALTON
David G. Brown II is the new borough administrator in Bradley Beach.
The Long Branch native is the former administrator in Roselle and most recently served as executive director of the Linden Roselle Sewage Authority.
Since January 2018, Brown has worked as the part-time purchasing agent for Bradley Beach. He will continue in that role and become the borough's new grants manager as well when he comes to the borough full time on March 23.
Brown replaces Kelly Barrett, whose retirement as administrator was approved by the Borough Council at its meeting earlier this week. Deputy Municipal Clerk Erica Kostyz has been performing borough clerk duties since Barrett's departure on March 2.
Mayor Gary Engelstad announced the hiring of Brown at the meeting, though no formal action was taken on the appointment.
"This was not a unilateral decision but one that is based on the strong endorsement by all members of the council," the mayor said.
"We made a great choice," said Councilman John Weber.
Councilman Tim Sexsmith said Brown was "head and shoulders above" the other candidates for the job.
"There were a number of strong candidates but Dave was the best of them," Councilman Randy Bonnell said, while Councilman Al Gubitosi called Brown "the cream of the crop."
"He has sewage authority experience, public works leadership, downtown revitalization experience, planning board experience, [and] code enforcement experience," Engelstad said. "He has initiated several state noticed best practices in the areas or purchasing and local public contract laws."
Brown is a graduate of Long Branch High School and Kean University, where he received a master's degree in public administration. He served as a specialist in the New Jersey National Guard and worked for the U.S. Army in the acquisition center at Fort Monmouth.
In 2016, Brown was appointed as a commissioner on the Monmouth County Board of Taxation. He served as treasurer of the Monmouth County Democrats from 2012 until January 2017, when he ran successfully for the party chairmanship. His wife, Tasha Youngblood Brown, is vice president of the Long Branch Board of Education. They have three children.
According to the resolution regarding Barrett's retirement, she will be paid her salary as administrator and borough clerk through Aug. 18, 2021. Barrett was the long-time municipal court administrator prior to her most recent roles.
A borough ordinance allows retiring employees with more than 25 years of service "the option of accepting a cash separation payment for accumulated sick leave or terminal leave time equal to the employee's total accumulated sick leave." The council subsequently capped accumulated sick leave payments in the borough at $25,000.
Barrett chose the terminal leave option.
Borough Attorney Greg Cannon said the council has asked him to review the ordinance regarding payments for employees with more than 25 years of service.
The retirement resolution specified that copies of the agreement would be sent to attorney Peter C. Lucas, who is representing Barrett in a gender discrimination suit against the borough, and to Kevin B. Riordan, who is representing the borough in the matter.
Legal proceedings on the suit are ongoing.
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Eugene nursing homes offer residence and social, medical and custodial care to patients with advanced care needs. Nursing homes, also called skilled nursing homes, give treatment to patients with acute, sub-acute, chronic, terminal and temporary health conditions. Physicians, nurses, nursing aids, social workers, therapists, specialists, non-medical personnel, dietitians and other interdisciplinary workers meet the daily needs of each patient.
Many area nursing homes contain expert care units for the treatment of specific diagnoses, such as memory loss or kidney disease. Eugene skilled nursing facilities also provide the basic amenities of short-term and long-term care. Some facilities have the capability to accommodate patients in need of either type of care.
Short-term care exists to aid patients in need of rehabilitation from aneurisms, heart attacks, falls, strokes and other acute medical events. 75 percent of short-term visits are preceded by a hospitalization. During short-term care, nursing professionals work closely with patients and their families to design a course of treatment that will quickly and effectively get them to a certain level of health. These plans will give patients personalized access to physical, respiratory, occupational and speech therapies. Discharged short-term patients receive guidance to find suitable assisted living or in home care options.
Hospital care is the important initial component of a short-term patient's medical care. Informed physicians and specialists can also give patients recommendations and referrals to area nursing homes with reputations for quality care. The best Eugene area hospitals, based on patients' hospital experiences, are Sacred Heart University District and Sacred Heart Medical Center - Riverbend.
Long-term care concentrates on managing, observing and evaluating the health of patients with serious medical conditions. Often, long-term patients transition to nursing homes because they outgrew their previous type of care. Health problems like Alzheimer's, dementia, multiple sclerosis, diabetes and general physical decline have complex symptoms that require collaborative and extensive forms of treatment. Doctors and nurses are there to give check-ups and continuous care. They also perform medical procedures like routine blood testing, wound care, intravenous therapy, injections and colostomies. Patients that need assistance with activities of daily living are treated by non-medical caregivers. Recreational officers provide a certain level of social stimulation throughout the home by coordinating events, activities, games, trips and dinners.
Eugene area nursing homes cost over $400 above the Oregon median. Private and semi-private SNF rooms cost $8,083 and $7,270 per month, respectively. Homemaker services and home health aide have monthly costs of $4,147 and $4,290, respectively. Assisted living facility bedrooms cost $4,362 per month.
Paying for nursing care is a substantial burden for many seniors and their families. Medicare insurance only covers 100 days of nursing stays in one benefit period. The last 80 days of that period are subject to a daily co-payment fee. Those with less assets and income may qualify for Medicaid. Medicaid provides for a large percentage of the cost, although it is not accepted at all locations. Long-term care insurance has the biggest safety net of any coverage option.
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Assyrian Federation of Germany Meets With Chairman of Parliamentary Group
Posted 2019-06-02 13:23 GMT
From left to right: Shlimon Younan, Ralph Brinkhaus and Michael Poll. ( AINA)
Gütersloh (AINA) -- On Tuesday, May 28 representatives of the Assyrian Federation of Germany (AFG) welcomed the chairman of the Parliamentary Group of the Christian Union (CDU / CSU), Mr. Ralph Brinkhaus, at the offices of the Federation in the city of Gütersloh.
The focus of the meeting was to have an exchange with regards of various government-financed projects in which the Federation actively participates, while briefly presenting an assessment of the efforts spent over the last three years.
During the meeting, Aziz Said, Chairman of the Federation, Michael Poll, Federal Office Manager of the Federation, and Jessica Knaup, Project Staff, highlighted the positive developments in the integration efforts of the AFG. Mr. Brinkhaus' last visit to the AFG office was in 2016, when the Assyrian Federation was engaged in an earlier government-funded project to help develop structures for migrant organizations.
Meanwhile and after three years of successful work, the Assyrian Federation extended its involvement to 15 currently funded integration projects nationwide. "The qualifications of the AFG for the integration have been essential for our success, as we have direct contacts to refugees from Syria, Iraq, Turkey, Lebanon and Iran accross Germany," said Aziz Said.
"As a cross-denominational organization, we focus on refugees from different states and are happy to be able to make an important contribution to their integration in Germany with little resources that we have," added Michael Poll.
Mr. Brinkhaus was pleased with the growth of the projects and the diverse ideas presented related to the integration work of the Federation. He encouraged the Federation's representatives to "continue their efforts in the field of integration."
The aim of the Federation is now to consolidate the previous structures of integration into the majority society. "The structural consolidation of migration work also requires good ideas and volunteer support," empasized Said and Poll. Through its asscociations,the Federationhas been able to motivate many volunteers.
The Assyrian Federation of Germany and its European section was established in 1979 as an umbrella organization for the various associations in German-speaking areas, including Austria and Switzerland,
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What Else Should You Watch?: Attack on Titan
Despite its major setbacks, Attack on Titan has a lot to like about it. From the epic music to the incredible slugfests between humanity's last hope, the 3D maneuver gear and the Titans, There is something for everyone. But while we're waiting on season 3 to start in 2018, you might be craving something similar. Hello everyone, and welcome to What Else Should You Watch, the Post series where I take a series and give you recommendations based on that show. Without further ado, here are some things to watch after Attack on Titan.
If you've been paying even a little attention to popular anime in the last couple years, you'll have at least heard of this show. Since it's first episode back in 2014, Tokyo Ghoul became a smash hit among fans, but just in case you haven't seen it, go watch it.
It stars Kaneki Ken, a university student who finds a cute girl at his local coffee shop and decides to take her on a date. Little does he know, she's actually a Ghoul, a creature that looks like a human but needs to eat human flesh to survive. Unfortunately, he realizes a little too late and gets attacked by his date. He manages to survive the ordeal, but in the process, he becomes a Ghoul himself.
Like Attack on Titan, Tokyo Ghoul is a seinen action series, and also like Attack on Titan, one with a lot of blood. Between fighting other ghouls and fighting an organization that hunts ghouls, Kaneki and his newfound group of Ghoul allies have to spill a log of blood, and it gets pretty graphic.
This isn't to say, though, that everything else about the show is bad. On the contrary, it's quite good, but the gore is certainly one of its main appeals.
If an ever looming threat of giant creatures coming to murder you and your family is more your speed, then you might want to check out Black Bullet.
Set in the near future, Black Bullet details the lives of private agents who are tasked with eliminating humans who have turned into monsters because of a disease known as "Gastrea." The last remaining human city in Japan is surrounded by Varanium, the only metal that can repel these monsters. There is also a certain segment of the population known as cursed children. They are called as such because they were born from mothers who were infected while they were in the womb, and because of that have superhuman abilities.
The show, for whatever reason, has flown a bit under the radar, remaining in relative obscurity and not being discussed as much as it probably should. It's filled to the brim with awesome gunfights and badass little girls. I mean, what more could you want?
In all seriousness, though, Black Bullet is worth your time. Its story is an emotional rollercoaster that will have you very confused by its admittedly less than stellar ending. But watch it anyway. Just trust me on this one.
Did you ever play Call of Duty and wonder "How cool would this game be if it were only grenades?" Well, even if you haven't been in that scenario, you'll want to check out Btooom!.
Taking the battle royale format to a whole new level, Btooom follows the story of a Pro-Gamer, who is number one at Btooom!, a game where you must kill the opposing team using different types of grenades. One day, this gamer gets dropped off on an island, where he finds out he must play a real-life game of Btooom!
A lot of the entertainment value of this show actually comes in seeing the different types of grenades the characters use, and how each one helps them in a given situation because most of the time they will need to use them. In order to leave this real world Btooom! they must gather seven of the chips that have been implanted in them in order to track their movements. It's a fustercluck of explosions, murder, and crazy psychotic 12-year-olds.
What do you think of these recommendations? Which of these have you seen, and which ones do you like? Let me know in the comments. Thanks for reading and bye for now, Friendos!
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3 thoughts on "What Else Should You Watch?: Attack on Titan"
kingdylbag13 says:
All my friends tell me I should read Tokyo Ghoul but I've never gotten around to it
Ya Boy Jack says:
I actually did read it as well. The manga admittedly fills a few more holes story wise than the anime
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We are finding that more and more employers are switching from paying wages based on set schedules to only paying for work performed. Although the practice has been in place for years, it seems to become more prevalent during tough economic times. Whether the practice is allowed under the FLSA (Fair Labor Standards Act) and Florida Statute 448.08 depends on the circumstances.
In a recent case, our client was employed to load and unload cargo planes at Miami International Airport. Because planes departed and arrived on rough schedules, he often had no work to perform for long stretches of each 8 hour shift. For the first two years, he was paid for each hour of his shift, work or no work, including overtime wages. This all changed one week without warning when his paycheck was nearly half the normal rate. He learned that the employer had changed its policy to limit wages to work performed, cutting out idle time pay. Instead of being paid for 48 hours a week, the minimum amount of time he was required by the employer to be at the airport, he was only paid for 24 to 30 hours, a substantial difference. We sued the employer for overtime wages under the Fair Labor Standards Act and unpaid wages under Florida Statute 448.08. The case ended up settling on terms favorable to our client.
Another case involves an auto mechanic who, although required by the employer to be onsite, only got paid when he worked on vehicles rather than while waiting for assignments.
Who wins, the employer or the employee, depends on whether the employee was engaged to wait or was waiting to be engaged. The determination is not always clear cut. Some cases are more difficult than others. The above examples were complicated. Clearer examples include a court reporter sitting around waiting for a deposition to start, a factory worker waiting for a machine to be repaired, and a fireman playing chess while waiting to be called to action. In these examples, the employee is engaged to wait and entitled to wages while waiting.
No matter how difficult are the economic times, employers must not be allowed to take advantage of its workers. A fair day's work deserves a fair day's pay.


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Theatre organs provide unique sound and visual stimuli and are often the basis for wanting to see and hear the many various installations and instruments, presented by a group of talented performers. The ability to witness these presentations are possible by use of the internet, sound and video media, and by attendance at on-going performances across the world. The choices presented are provided here to enable the curious or committed advocate to explore and enjoy the unique sounds of a theatre organ. Originally titled the "unit orchestra" it combines the sounds of orchestral instruments like clarinet, saxophone, tuba, violin and flute with the varied rhythmic sounds of the jazz orchestra's many percussive instruments. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Words can't describe the sounds of the theatre organ. To understand what a Theatre Organ is, you have to hear and see one.
To find a Theatre Organ in your area, visit our Where Are They pages.
...or you can watch the Dickinson (Delaware) Theatre Organ Society's YouTube page (including their recent live concert-cast).
...or you might find a local chapter of ATOS in your area.
...or you could listen to Theatre Organ Radio.
...or take a look at some of the videos below.
Once you hear or see, you'll believe. Should you want to learn more, visit our History of the Theatre Organ pages. Or consider joining ATOS.
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Jelani Eddington
Jelani Eddington plays the Main Title from the Star Wars Symphonic Suite at the 5/80 Sanfilippo Wurlitzer theatre pipe organ in Barrington, Illinois. Video by Donnie Rankin/DR4 Productions LLC and audio by Josh Richter.
Simon Gledhill and Richard Hills
'Spectre on the Spree!' by Louis Mordish, played by Simon Gledhill on the Holbeach Studio Organ and Richard Hills on the Steinway piano, with assistance from Robert Rowley.
Behind the Scenes with organist Ken Double and the Atlanta Fox Theatre's Mighty Mo' organ
We went backstage at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta to talk with Ken Double, the masterful organist who plays the beloved "Mighty Mo." The world's second largest theater organ, it utilizes 3,622 pipes ranging from the size of a ball point pen to 32 feet tall and wide enough for a man to stand in, and, says Double, "It is a privilege to play."
David Gray at Dickinson High School, Wilmington, Delaware
A few moments with David Gray prior to his concert for the Dickinson Theatre Organ Society on November 22, 2014.
Bumble Boogie - Nathan Avakian
Nathan Avakian performs on the Orion Centre Wurlitzer in Sydney.
A Tribute to the late organist Buddy Cole, by TheatrePierre
"When the Leaves Are Turning" was a beautiful song composed and arranged by Hollywood Organist/Pianist Buddy Cole. It was featured on Buddy's concept album, "Autumn Nocturne". Here, the new Paramount 450 Virtual Theatre Pipe Organ faithfully recreates Buddy's own arrangement.


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Tesla, WD-40 Company And 40 Stocks Moving In Friday's Mid-Day Session
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Jul. 8, 2022, 12:20 PM
Aditxt, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADTX) shares surged 75.7% to $0.2812 after the company's Adimune therapeutic program completed a toxicology study indicating a favorable safety profile of ADI-100.
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But it's time for a revision of the old rules, for a new chapter in "The Amy Vanderbilt Complete Book of Etiquette" — I'd be happy to loan you a copy if you'd like to read it — which my grandmother gave to me for two consecutive birthdays. The conditions of modernity have ushered in a new fixture of the dining experience.
Now, between signing the check and sipping what's left of your watered-down iced tea, meals are punctuated by a three-minute period of absolute silence as everyone sits hunched over their phone screens, drafting the descriptions of their Venmo payments.
This phenomenon has become a ubiquitous and universal component of every meal I've shared in the past year. It has permeated the fabric of every social interaction that involves spending money. I put enormous weight on the content of these three-word descriptions — they must be at once witty and pertinent, eloquently articulated and sparingly worded.
But why do I care so much that the message accompanying the $5 I pay you for splitting the Uber ride home be peppered with puns? Why do I insist that the mundane transactions of fulfilling my IOUs should be injected with whimsy?
I have theories. On one hand, I see the artfully crafted wordplay or the thoughtfully organized string of emojis to be a sort of gratuity — a tip that I can offer to the person who so obligingly wielded their debit card for the good of the group. When someone agrees to foot the bill at a meal, I feel grateful to them and want to make the exchange as pleasurable as possible.
When I asked my best friend if she had any memos that she was particularly proud of, she recalled fondly the night that she had paid for her sister's fro-yo and doled out a charge for "Arch's de triomphe." Pretty good one.
Money is an uncomfortable subject as it is, and I think we craft our Venmo messages to dispel some of that tension. But there's another dimension to the app that influences the composition of our memos. By virtue of Venmo's organization, the interpersonal exchanges that we share with our roommates or siblings are immediately made public — posted into an endless newsfeed of chronologically-ordered transactions.
In turn, Venmo is a hub for novel, unadulterated glimpses into our friends' social lives. I know that my camp counselor just rented an Airbnb in Breckenridge, that my high school boyfriend ate ice cream last Tuesday and that my cousin forgot to pay her part of the water bill this month.
This is more than I could ever glean from any Instagram scroll-session or Snapchat story. The Venmo timeline is, ostensibly, completely lacking the conscious curation of other social media — it's not all vacation pictures and brunch spreads. It's the nitty-gritty of our everyday — the unexciting, the mundane.
But that's only on the surface. As users of the app, Venmo is not only the perfect place for the hopelessly nosy, but also for manicuring our own personas. When we write a clever payment description, we do so under the pretense of privacy — the message is directed as part of a personal exchange. Once it's posted though, it's available for everyone to see.
As a result, every Venmo payment is an opportunity for an "Oh, I didn't see you there" moment. "Oops! Did you see me being funny? That was just meant for my friend! I'm so embarrassed!" But I'm not embarrassed. I knew they'd see the pun — I wanted them to see the pun. How else could I let people know that I make great puns?
No other app can offer us this luxury — the chance to flex our best traits, our humor, our brimming social calendars — all under the guise of humility. There's a lot hanging in the Venmo balance.


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Should Switzerland Have A Single National Language?
The debate about speaking a single official national language has created a conundrum in the Swiss educational field. A number of arguments have recently been raised regarding the place of French in German-speaking primary schools. French was recently removed from the curriculum in Thurgau but that later changed after a vote in 2014.
Switzerland has four official national languages; these include German, French, Italian and Rumantsch. History has it that since 1848 Switzerland's founding fathers incorporated these languages to be officially spoken in the country, most recently however, Rumantsch was not recognized as a national language until 1938.
Switzerland's foundation grew up with all four official languages spoken. There was never a desire to supress one language over the other or exclude one or the other. Swiss German is spoken by 63% of the population, French by 23%, Italian by 8% and finally Rumantsch by 1 % of the population.
Swiss-German is spoken in Zurich; the most notable linguistic feature is the use of the dialect in spoken communication and standard German in writing. French is spoken in the west of Switzerland including Geneva, while Italian is spoken in Ticino, and Rumantsch in Graubunden.
There is increasing tolerance among the Swiss population for all the official languages. The Swiss constitution recognizes the rights of the various groups to communicate in their own language and provides assistance along with official documents in all of the national languages spoken in the country.
Foreigners usually assume that all Swiss people speak three or four official languages but that is not the case. The Swiss population tends to stay close to their language region and consume media and information in their spoken language. There are also bilingual people in the population who speak two or more of the official languages.
Having said that many might wonder should there be a need to pick up one official language. Currently neither the Swiss population nor its politicians see that coming; the country seems to enjoy the diversity of all four official languages. Nevertheless battles on language issues flare up from time to time in the media.
There were numerous attempts in the media to create an official national newspaper but many experts say that is impossible. Language specialists believe that fewer Swiss are bilingual and not fluent enough to speak two or more languages on radio and TV let alone write columns. This is where English comes in; it is used as a business language between German speakers and French speakers.
That is why the Swiss government is placing emphasis on English to be taught in primary schools. Choosing to learn English is practical in an ever increasingly global world, how primary school children will respond to that is yet to be seen. Bearing in mind that they also have to learn French or German, after all it might be too overwhelming for them to take it all in.


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Q: Pattern Recognition Puzzle I would like some help explaining the pattern on this puzzle. It is from a game on my phone and I can only use a number pad to answer. There are no negative signs.
Puzzle:
8    13
16   6
4    19
22   2
?    32

I noticed it decreases by two and increases by three in a zigzag manner but I do not see how it helps me determine the "?".
Through guessing I found the number to be 7, but I cannot explain it. Any input would be appreciated. Thank you.

A: The differences are 5,10,15,20,25 with the smaller number on the left, right, left, right, left.

A: The answer is $42$ of course, and the function is:
$$f(x)=\frac{839x^4}{7814016}-\frac{2075x^3}{279072}+\frac{55855x^2}{279072}-\frac{91127x}{28728}+\frac{84112}{2907}$$

A: i know the game :)
42 not working ;)
7 is right..
8  + 1*5 = 13 (first row)
16 - 2*5 = 6  (second row)
4  + 3*5 = 19 (3rd row)
22 - 4*5 = 2  (4th ...)
7  + 5*5 = 32 (5th row... and so on, +/- x*5)

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Q: Python: Mutating List In Place v. Mutating List Copy I am writing a calculator object that evaluates strings corresponding to ints/floats and operators in "()*/+". The functions excerpted below take a list of elements formed from the string containing only ints/floats and operators of the same rank (here * and /) and evaluates the expression, left to right, until there are no more operators.
def execute(s):
    while "*" in s or "/" in s:
        temp = []
        for i in range(len(s)):
            if s[i] == "*" or s[i] == "/":
                res = perform(s[i-1], s[i], s[i+1])
                del temp[-1]
                temp.append(res)
                for e in s[i+2:]:
                    temp.append(e)
                s = temp
                break
            else:
                temp.append(s[i])
    return s

def execute1(s):
    while len(s) > 1:
        while "*" in s or "/" in s:
            for i in range(len(s)):
                if s[i] == "*" or s[i] == "/":
                    res = perform(s[i-1], s[i], s[i+1])
                    s[i-1:i+2] = [None, None, res]
            s = [e for e in s if e != None]
    return s

The first function does not mutate the list in place (which is a bad practice, I've learned) but is slower than the second function (because it must make a number of passes through the list equal to the number of operations) and uses more memory (because temp is created and modified during each pass).
Is there a way of doing it that does not mutate the list in place and performs the evaluation in only one pass?

A: There is no problem mutating list as long as you're not iterating over it with a for-loop, and even then you can modify the list as long as you don't change the size of it.

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but ran into problems identifying the correct place in the copy of s to perform the substitutions

You can do it directly in s if you want to, you just need to keep track of where the current index (i below) is after mutating the list:
import sys

def perform(a, op, b):
    if op == '*':
        return a * b
    elif op == '/':
        return a / b
    raise ValueError('unknown op:', op)

def next_operator(lst, start, operators='*/'):
    nextop = sys.maxsize
    for op in operators:
        try:
            nextop = min(nextop, lst.index(op, start))
        except ValueError:
            pass
    return nextop

def execute1(s):
    i = 0
    while i := next_operator(s, i) != sys.maxsize:
        s[i-1:i+2] = [perform(*s[i-1:i+2])]
        i -= 1
    return s

output:
>>> execute1([5, '*', 3])
[15]
>>> execute1([2, "*", 3, "/", 4, "*", 5])
[7.5]
>>>