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Breaking News!....... Principal - Julie Awarded Mayors Lifetime Achievement 2020
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The TipToe Teaching Family
Below you will find profiles of our fully qualified, professionally trained teaching team.
Julie Barker
Principal - AISTDDip, ALCM, ALAM, MBTDA Examiner Thurrock Mayors Lifetime Achievement Winner 2020
Julie started dancing at the tender age of two, in a local school. Her passion for dance and performing grew as she got older, taking classes all Musical Theatre Genre, passing exams along the way.
Julie gained professional experience through TV commercials and shows, film , stage shows, and pantomime. In 1986, Julie was studying for her teachers qualification with ISTD, when a dance school locally announced they would be closing due to teacher relocation. Julie saw this as a perfect opportunity, and with the support of her then teacher, she opened what soon became known as Tip Toe Stage School.
Julie continued to gain professional experience, and was determined to gain all her qualifications to build a great school. Gaining Distinction (Highest mark) in her Associate Diploma with the ISTD, and for her Associate LAMDA Speech of Verse and Prose and for her LCMM Musical Theatre Associate Diploma, Julie had all the tools to inspire the next generation of performers.
Julie believes that Continued Professional Development is key to keeping your school and ideas fresh and up to date. With this in mind, she embarked on her BTDA teaching diploma, which she successfully achieved. Most recently, Julie has studied to become an examiner for the BTDA and has been visiting other studios to examine their students for the past five years.
Julie was awarded the Mayors Civic Award for community impact in 2015, then recognised as the best dance teacher for young people, at the SEEA Youngstars Awards 2017, two accolades she holds very dear. But in Feb 2020, Julie was awarded one of the most amazing acolades of her career! Julie was announced as the winner of the Mayors Lifetime Acheivement Award at the Civic Ceremony!
Julie loves learning new things in the dance world, and has recently been instrumental in devising the new Musical Theatre Program of Study for BTDA and is working with the team at BTDA to devise a new Contemporary Program of Study.
"Dance Is an outer expression of an inner feeling!" A great lady once told me this, and it has stuck with me, its just dancing.... Strive to inspire, and be the best version of yourself.
What is your favourite TipToe performance?
All of them but you'd be hard pushed to beat New York!
What makes a good performer?
Simple - passion & dedication. Plus hardwork and commitment.
What are three things that every performer should remember when they go on stage?
Your underwear - yes it's happened! To enjoy it and give and earn mutual respect from EVERYONE involved in making your performance happen. From chaperones, to dressers, tech crew and your other dancing colleagues - no one is more important than the other
What is your favourite musical?
What advice would you give to our young performers?
Make every performance YOUR best and don't judge yourself against anyone else. Be the best YOU can be.
Sam Chitty
Vice Principal - MBTDACert, RSA Exercise To Music LCM LSSTDip
Sam started dancing at the age of 5 and has been a part of the Tiptoe family for over 20 years.
At the age of 18 Sam took a short break to continue her studies but soon returned to teaching and gained her BTDA Dance Teachers qualification with Distinction (Highest Mark). She has performed on West End stages such as Her Majesty's Theatre and the London Palladium, resulting in overseas performance in Disneyland Paris and most recently New York's Broadway. Although dance is her main passion,she has also gained qualifications in Musical Theatre pushing herself out of her comfort zone; namely Singing! 😉
Teaching at Tiptoe allows Sam to influence the school using her full-time role in Primary Education, she shares her knowledge, creativity and teaching techniques with bothstudents and colleague's. This influence sees some amazing results through our performances and examinations.
Sam has most recently completed a Dance Movement Therapy course and is currently studying for her Special Educational Needs Diploma (SEND). This echo's the school'sethos of providing an inclusive environment for all pupils to learn. Sam believes that Continued Professional Development is key to any teaching environment. It not only keeps you up to date but reminds students that you are 'never too old to learn!'
Sam is proud to be a part of a teaching team that offers a wide variety of experiences and skills which can be reflected in the support and advise given to students and their families. However, her main motivation comes from the students themselves. Their drive, passion and determination to achieve, however big or small, is all the encouragement she needs to inspire her teaching!
Richard Quincey
Vice Principal - ALAM, ALCM, BA Performing Arts
Quincey go into performing arts in his early teens and was really passionate about drama and singing.
This grew with Quincey taking on dance lessons to support his love of musical theatre.
He went on to Palmers College to complete theatre Studies and then Middlesex university where he got a degree in Performing arts. During this time he appeared in many shows from Sweeney Todd to Blood brothers but all time attending Tip Toe as a pupil and supporting in their productions be it Oliver or Bouncers.
He continued to progress with grades in tap however his strength was in drama with LAMDA and singing LCMM where he managed to achieve a teachers qualification. It is with Tip Toe Stage school that Quincey has had the pleasure of dancing at such prestigious venues from The London Palladium to the royal albert hall.
Quincey went on to work in the entertainments industry as an extra in things such as Holby City to The Bill, he then went for a summer Job as an actor at the London Dungeon in 2001 and still works there today!
In fact Quincey is now the Head of Performance for both the London Dungeon & Shrek's Adventure London where he has the pleasure of leading a team of over 100 actors in performing shows to thousands of guests daily. He writes shows for Many other London attractions including the London Eye and is regularly consulted on performance aspects for other areas in Merlin entertainments.
Quincey loves to teach drama and singing at Tip Toe with ages as young as 5 and right up to 50+ all the time sharing his experiences and enjoying the fun that these disciplines give to people. He loves being part of the teaching team at Tip Toe and is proud of the calibre and consistency of the performances that Tip Toe produce. The Tip Toe family also includes his two daughters, his sister and even his Dad. (A truly family affair)
Quincey loves to see how at any age you can enhance your own wellbeing by being part of a community and doing something that makes you happy. Ronnie Barker (One of Quincey's heroes) once said "to get a job where the only thing you have to do in your career is to make people happy well is the best job in the world" and seeing everyone achieve so much either through their own development with exams or progression with their ability on stage being part of Tip toe is such a rewarding experience.
It's going back a bit but it has to be bouncers - it means a lot to me as this was one of the first times I really felt that this is what I want to do for a career.
Lots of things from performance skills, characterization etc however I have to say respect; respect for an audience to ensure you give it your best, respect for fellow cast and of course to teachers and practitioners.
To give energy Find your own 💯 that works for stamina and wellbeing, but never give the audience anything but your best
Rent. For me it came when I was training in musical theatre and it inspired me massively.
What advice would you give to a young performer?
Listen. Listen to advice, to teachings and to audiences reactions.
Lauren Cooke
Vice Principal - Romford Branch - ABATD BA Hons LIDTA ID
Lauren started dancing at the age of two, she went on to study drama and singing. Lauren performed in her first professional stage show "Annie" at the tender age of six, where she first met Julie.
Lauren continued to study performing arts, taking exams in all genre. At the age of 17 she became a qualified teacher with the BATD.
Lauren gained valuable experience performing in various professional Theatre productions and Pantomimes, TV commercials and stage shows.
After college, she went on to gain her BA Cons degree in performing Arts and then worked extensively as a dancer and choreographer, including European Holiday hotels, aboard cruise ships, music videos, music festivals, corporate events.
Lauren has taught for many companies and schools in her time and has enjoyed adjudicating competitions. As part of her continued Professional Development, Lauren has successfully gained her Licenciate qualification with the IDTA and most recently with the ID Dance Company.
A firm belief is thatyou never stop learning, as part of this ethos, she regularly attends workshops and Syllabi updates.
Lauren opened SmoothMoves Academy in 2008, with branches in Epping and Beckton, then amalgamated to Romford. In 2013, Lauren was blessed with beautiful twins, soon after, SmoothMoves became a part of Tip Toe and is now a fully established Romford Branch.
Lauren is proud to be Vice Principal of the school and run our Romford branch.
Since Lauren was little, Julie has been a great teacher, mentor, cheerleader and inspiration. Laure has learned a great deal from Julie and her ethos of teaching. She is proud to call Julie a friend, and is so pleased to be teaching alongside her. Lauren always strives to inspire her students to be the "best they can be" whilst doing something they love in a fun friendly, safe atmosphere.
1. Whats your Favourite tiptoe performance?
Not sure I have an ultimate favourite. Tbh I love our annual shows. After all the hard work from every single person involved it is always such an adrenalin rush performing with everyone.
2. What makes a Good performer?
Personality, hard work and passion. Also stretched feet 😜
3. what are three things to remember when you go on stage.
⁃ If you show emotion and mean it the audience will too.
⁃ Listen to the music
⁃ Enjoy it!!
4. Whats your Favourite musical
I have a few favourites, 1) Rent, I actually did 3 final uni dance assessments to Rent songs. 2) Fosse, technically not a musical but a collection of all of Bob Fosse's best dances 3) and Annie, this has a special place in my heart for many reasons.
5. What Advice would you give to young performers.
If you love dancing then dance, regardless of how experienced or talented you are, do it. Listen and learn and develop as much as you can. Even when you are older and experienced you can always learn new things, you will never know it all.
Festival Captain - MBTDA AIDTA
Elena started at Tip Toe as soon as she could walk, she would be in the baby class running around in her nappy! And through the years Elena has been through all the graded exams, all the performances and seen the school develop into how we are today.
Elena did a lot of professional performances when She was younger including adverts, short films and a west end musical, Billy Eliott.
Elena currently takes the lead of our festival team at the school. Organising all externals performances and competitions. Knowing that she is potentially helping to shape someone's future through these experiences, makes it all worthwhile.
What makes us different to everyone else is the fact that we truly have that family feel to the school, of course students come to get a great dance education, but they also make their best friends for life.
Favourite Tip Toe performance?
I think it's got to be New York. As much as I love our main shows, New York was just something special. Us all being there together right in the middle of time square, in a lovely new theatre, it was just so special.
Hard work. No one is born amazing at performing, performing you have to work at. And performing is totally different to just dancing, 'performance' changes a dance into a piece of art.
3 things to remember on stage?
-Smile!
-This should be the best time you've ever performed it.
-Enjoy it!
Favourite musical?
Recently this has changed to Dear Evan Hansen - absolutely amazing! However, I love Les Mis, Waitress and Billy Elliot is something special.
Advice?
Give it! If you enjoy dancing, whether it's as a hobby or a future career, just give it. You need to work so hard to constantly better yourself. Don't compare yourself to others. You should always be striving to be better than you were the time before, but never compare yourself to your team mates.
Our teaching team
Kaz Keeley BTDA
Danielle Watts BTDA
Adult Tap Teacher
Kaz started dancing at the age of 4 in the first baby class at TipToe, and has been here ever since. She certainly feels at home here with her second family.
While at TipToe Kaz has had some great opportunities to dance in some fabulous places, including The London Palladium, Her Majestys Theatre, The royal Albert Hall and
While at TipToe Kaz has had some great opportunities to dance in some fabulous places, including The London Palladium, Her Majestys Theatre, The royal Albert Hall and the O2 Arena. Also she got to travel with them and shine with her fellow dancers at Disneyland Paris and Boradway in New York. In 2012 she has the amazing experience of performing in one of the biggest national television events, the opening ceremony for the Olympics and paralympics.
After Kaz left college with a BTEC in Performing Arts, she went to work for the London Dungeon as an Actress. Throughout her time there she agined experience in training and auditioning new memebers of the team. After 6 years she moved up into more of an operational role within the visitor attraction .
Kaz has worked through many grades in all aspects of musical threatre, her favourite being drama and tap. This is why she has enjoys teaching the Adult tap class or over 10 years now. Teaching the Adult tap class gives her great plessure as every year she sees improvement esp their confidence. She feels its a great way to socialize and learn a new skill as well, 'you are never too old to learn'.
Its deffently a family affair as Kaz teaches her Dad, but also performs with her brother, nieces and her son attends drama and singing to.
• Whats your favourite TipToe performance? Ah this is hard as I have got over 30 years to choose from, I love the big Ballets as I think they are really beauitful. But the one that come to mind is the first time we performed Think when I fell over on my bum, we all just had the biggest smiles on our faces due to laughing so much :)
• What Makes a good perfomer? Dedicat
ion and hardwork but also to enjoy what they are doing, if they are having the best time on stage then the audience will have the best time watching them. • What are the three things to remember when you go on stage?-We are all apart of a team (a family), share the experience with them, work with them and recpect them.-Go out and give it your best.-Be prepared for anything, sometimes things go wrong (hats fall off, umbrellas dont open or you just fall over)
• Whats your Favoutite musical? I have lots, I like the oldies such as Sining in the Rain, 42nd street and an american in paris.
• What advice would you give to our young performers?Practice, practice,practice.
Dan started at Tip Toe 15 years ago where she attended classes once a week. She soon got the bug and did more and more classes before working her way up to being a teacher in the school.
A primary school teacher by profession, so dan uses all of her teacher training in the classes to create a fun, yet educational class. Dan said
A primary school teacher by profession, so dan uses all of her teacher training in the classes to create a fun, yet educational class. Dan said I "love teaching at Tip Toe because we get so many students, from all over Thurrock and Havering that truly get absorbed into this family, fun learning environment."
We get to perform at some amazing venues and all over the world and I'm not sure how many other schools can say that.
Favourite performance:
New York - it's by far the biggest adventure and experience for us all!
Good performer?
Someone that has personality, stage presence and a big smile.
Sister Act!
Work hard, but have fun.
Chelsea Easey
Rhianna Holgate
Teacher in Training
Rhianna started dancing at the age of 3 years old and her love for dance has grown massively. Over the years, Rhianna has grown to love drama&singing as much as she loves to dance. Her passion for all three subjects has grown massively as she's got older.
Rhianna has been a teaching assistant with TipToe for over 2 yea
Rhianna has been a teaching assistant with TipToe for over 2 years now starting from assisting on a Wednesday and Thursday to now assisting on a Saturday and on a Friday with the Romford Branch. With all of these successes, Rhianna has also been given her own tap class and baby class on a Saturday.
Rhianna has been nominated for many awards with her dance school and has now been nominated for awards such as 'Best Dance Soloist' at Youngstars. Rhianna has been awarded for great achievements throughout the years and we cannot wait so see what happens for her in the future.
Rhianna loves learning new things in the dance and teaching world as to progress to be the best version of herself.
What's your favourite TipToe performance?
* Not sure, I have had multiple amazing TipToe performances. However, I absolutely loved performing in DisneyLandParis with my dance school and making more and more amazing memories.
* In my opinion, I think personality, hard work and passion as well as perseverance because there will be many obstacles in the way and you need to try and push through it and not give up.
What are three things to remember when you go on stage?
* Believe in yourself because no one will ever be better at anything other than you if you put your heart into it. Enjoy yourself on stage! And finally, pointing your toes and stretching your feet!! Extension is key!
What's your favourite musical?
* I have many favourites, 1) Six The Musical, I absolutely loved going to see six it was amazing and such an enjoyable performance to watch. 2) Lion King~ the musical, The set, the costumes, EVERYTHING! was brilliant. I couldn't get enough of it. 3) Best till last!... Wicked the musical. All I can say is wow! The vocals were breathtaking, the storyline was amazing and I am just so glad I went to see it.
What advice would you give to young performers?
* If you love dance then dance, if you love to sing then sing, if you love to act then act. Believe in yourself and whatever you put your mind to you will be able to achieve it. Make every performance your best and don't let anyone take that away from you because the only person who can is YOU
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Dress & the Suffragettes
Englefield Green Attack
Elsie Duval's Prison Diary
Selected Resources
The 2017/18 Olive Matthews costume exhibition, Fashion & Freedom, examines female clothing from the 1840s to the 1980s from the standpoint of the progression of female emancipation. No exhibition which purports to explore the history of women's emancipation can ignore the Suffragette Movement and the fight for votes for women. After all, this display commemorates the centenary of the 1918 Representation of the People Act; an important landmark in the progress towards equal voting rights.
This article focuses on the Votes for Women campaign, and tells the story of some of the local areas's more militant suffragettes.
Suffragettes preparing and counting tickets, 1909. © Museum of London
The conscious fight for women's rights arguably began with the first great feminist, Mary Wollstonecraft, who published Vindication of the Rights of Woman in 1792. Thereafter there was (sometimes heartbreakingly) slow progression towards greater equality. As the women's movement gradually gained strength, with calls for reform on many different issues, there was a growing realisation that the vote was a key point around which support for women's rights could be galvanised and pressure brought to bear. With no right to vote and consequently no say in the policies of the government, women were effectively excluded from full participation in society. 'Votes for Women' was a rallying cry, but to the women who uttered those words it represented far more than the simple legal right to take part in elections. Upon this slogan hung the hopes and ideals of a generation of women who saw the vote as one aspect of much greater social reform which had the potential to change their lives. They were living in a society which sought to belittle and banish them to the side-lines, and they wanted change. The history of the fight for women's suffrage is a long and complex one; pressure groups from various standpoints fought in different ways for a common cause. However, after a long and bitter struggle, the vote was eventually won for all women over the age of 21 in 1928.
The call for votes for women was there from early on in the history of the women's movement. The first petition for women's suffrage was presented to parliament during debates over the First Reform Bill of 1832. Needless to say this was unsuccessful, and by the Second Reform Bill of 1867, a new petition was put forward by John Stuart Mill, which was again voted down. This is the point at which more serious pressure groups for women's suffrage began to be formed in different cities across Britain, with Manchester and London leading the way. Millicent Garrett Fawcett became active in the movement at this point and after further parliamentary petitions failed, she eventually became
President of the amalgamated societies in 1897, forming the NUWSS – the National Union of Women's Suffrage Societies. This group sought to lobby government, MPs and opposition parties to further the cause. They advocated a gradual and persuasive approach which, though perhaps more palatable to the men they were trying to win over, failed to bring tangible success. This 'constitutional' approach alone would not bring the mass of followers required in order to make the law-makers, and society as a whole, take notice.
All this was to change, however, when the Pankhurst family entered the fray. Emmeline Pankhurst quickly became an active and powerful personality within the movement and, disagreeing with the party politics and methods of the NUWSS, she founded a separate group - the WSPU or Women's Social and Political Union - in 1903. The activities of this group, which became progressively more radical as the years went on, have come to define what many people mistakenly understand to be the actions of the entire women's suffrage movement. Mrs Pankhurst and her daughter Christabel, alongside her other two daughters Sylvia and Adela led a campaign which captured the imaginations of many women across the country (although Sylvia and Adela were to disagree with many of the methods and views of their mother and sister). The powerful and memorable slogans 'Deeds Not Words' and 'Votes for Women' were devised by the WSPU. They organised many mass rallies, demonstrations and acts of defiance. They also published a widely read magazine entitled Votes for Women, an example of which is displayed nearby, and established the famous Suffragette colour scheme of purple, white and green. Christabel Pankhurst was to emerge as a potent driving force within the movement, and it was her actions which catapulted the WSPU into the headlines when, in 1905, she and Annie Kenney were arrested and imprisoned for assaulting a police officer at a Liberal party meeting. The outrage caused by their imprisonment garnered the movement an enormous amount of publicity and gained them many followers.
Christabel had understood that martyrdom resulting from provocation was an extremely powerful tool in the fight for the vote. Her actions, which gained widespread publicity and sympathy for the cause, earned the WSPU the support of some, though not all, of the wider suffrage campaign societies. From 1905 onwards, law-breaking and increasingly militant activity became a hallmark of the WSPU campaign. Many activists were arrested and imprisoned for breaking the law. By 1909 frustration with the government had mounted further and prisoners began to go on hunger strike. There was awe at the resolve of these prisoners and horror at the torture of force-feeding. As successive attempts to gain the vote failed, so militancy and criminal activity escalated. 1912 saw a mass window smashing campaign and this was followed in 1913 by bombing and arson attacks. This was also the year that Emily Wilding Davison died from her injuries after running in front of the King's horse on Derby Day.
The British declaration of war against Germany in 1914 changed everything. Emmeline and Christabel Pankhurst called a halt to the WSPU campaign and pledged their wholehearted support for the war, though some other branches of the women's movement favoured pacifism.
In the background, Millicent Fawcett and the NUWSS continued to fight for the vote and this, combined with the undeniable patriotism, hard work and support of women towards the war effort, eventually won the male establishment round. The Representation of the People Act gained royal assent in February of 1918. Women over the age of 30, who met certain property qualifications, at last gained the vote. The struggle finally came to an end in 1928 with the Fifth Reform Bill which gave equal voting rights to all men and women over the age of 21.
Grace Evans, Keeper of Costume, has produced a booklet detailing the story of the Englefield Green attack, including additional information and images, which is available to purchase in the museum shop and online.

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Yes, this is going to be a rant post!
This JEP has been authored by none other than Brian Goetz and endorsed by Mark Reinhold himself(Yikes!).
I will straight away come to the points why I(no-one) vehematically (n:vehement) oppose this improvement!
Code is read more than just written.
There is max context when someone is writing an implementation for a method! All context needs to be dumped then and there. By bringing in this change, all this context will be lost for ever!
This change introduces the idea of "I know its suppose to return X", there will be no way to verify the claim, except the compiler-interpretation.
Such changes belittle the language semantics! Well remember this: Milk of a lioness can be held in a gold container only else it goes sour! Java respects this semantics as of now! (Its really cool!).
You can leverage power of automatic type suggestions while one is on RHS of the equation/statement, which has given a great boost to the language via lambdas. LHS *has* to be clearly defined.
Following are demo videos showing how easy and quickly one can do an alt-enter in your favorite ide and have the LHS of the assignment automagically inferred!
1/No copy pasting a feature from any language just because its cool!
This JEP is not only killing Readability, but its not consistent across the language.!? There goes universality and compatibility into the garbage collector!


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anonymous in Royal Festival Hall - July, 1970
from Southbank Centre Archive:
"My first visit to RFH was in July or August 1970. I sat behind the orchestra and heard a performance of Bruckner's 7th. My lasting memory is of the cymbal player's steel nerves in leaving it to the last few seconds before standing up for his moment of glory in the slow movement. "
Southbank Centre (ed.), Southbank Centre Archive. In Southbank Centre Archive. https://led.kmi.open.ac.uk/entity/lexp/1423605653928 accessed: 1 February, 2023 (Southbank Centre Archive, http://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/about-us/history-and-archive/southbank-centre-archive)
location of experience: Royal Festival Hall
Symphony no 7
written by Anton Bruckner
Date/Time July, 1970
Originally submitted by Ivan Hewett on Tue, 10 Feb 2015 22:00:54 +0000
Approved on Tue, 26 Jan 2016 12:12:49 +0000


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package org.chocosolver.util.objects.setDataStructures.nonbacktrackable;

import org.chocosolver.util.objects.setDataStructures.ISet;
import org.chocosolver.util.objects.setDataStructures.SetFactory;
import org.testng.annotations.Test;

import java.util.HashSet;
import java.util.Set;

import static org.testng.Assert.assertEquals;
import static org.testng.Assert.assertTrue;

/**
 * @author Alexandre LEBRUN
 */
public class ConstantSetTest {

    @Test(groups = "1s", timeOut=60000)
    public void testSize() {
        ISet set = create();
        assertEquals(set.size(), 3);
    }

    @Test(groups = "1s", timeOut=60000)
    public void testIterator() {
        ISet set = SetFactory.makeConstantSet(new int[]{0, 5, 14, 8});
        Set<Integer> reached = new HashSet<>();
        for (Integer i : set) {
            reached.add(i);
        }
        assertEquals(reached.size(), set.size());
        for(int i=-5;i<=20;i++){
            assertEquals(reached.contains(i),set.contains(i));
        }
        assertEquals(reached.size(), 4);
        assertTrue(reached.contains(0));
        assertTrue(reached.contains(5));
        assertTrue(reached.contains(14));
        assertTrue(reached.contains(8));
    }

    @Test(groups = "1s", timeOut=60000, expectedExceptions = UnsupportedOperationException.class)
    public void testAdd() {
        ISet set = create();
        set.add(6);
    }

    @Test(groups = "1s", timeOut=60000, expectedExceptions = UnsupportedOperationException.class)
    public void testRemove() {
        ISet set = create();
        set.remove(5);
    }

    @Test(groups = "1s", timeOut=60000, expectedExceptions = UnsupportedOperationException.class)
    public void testClear() {
        ISet set = create();
        set.clear();
    }

    @Test(groups = "1s", timeOut=60000)
    public void testDuplicates() {
        ISet set = SetFactory.makeConstantSet(new int[]{0, 5, 5, 8});
        assertEquals(set.size(), 3);
    }

    private ISet create() {
        return SetFactory.makeConstantSet(new int[]{0, 5, 8});
    }
}

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaGithub


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Before me, the undersigned authority, on this day personally appeared __________________________________________ , known to me and who, being by me duly sworn, on oath deposed and said: "My name is _________________________________________________ and I own and occupy as my residence homestead the following property: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The above property is my principal residence and is qualified for a residence homestead exemption. I hereby exercise my right pursuant to Property Tax Code Section 33.065 to defer or abate any suit to collect taxes on a portion of the tax due on this property until such time as it ceases to be my residence homestead. The tax deferred is the amount of tax imposed on the portion of the appraised value of my homestead that exceeds the market value of any new improvement plus 105 percent of the homestead's appraised value in the preceding year. I understand that 8 percent interest per year will accrue on the deferred or abated tax. I also understand that the additional penalty for attorney fees (if applicable) is imposed only if the tax remains delinquent on or after the 91st day after the deferral or abatement ends."
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The e-bike movement has been enjoying a massive popularity boom of late. When bikers are preferring to have a little pedal assistance to everywhere, from the daily commute to cruising through city streets, why not have it too while conquering the mountain trails? You know, just for fun? We have also written a complete guide about the best full suspension mountain bikes.
How Much Stronger Is Carbon Fiber Than Aluminum
As with anything, there is still room for improvement. There is no handlebar mounted digital display, and the only way to tell your speed is to mount a phone or bike computer to the bars. Specialized has changed the location of their battery charge and output mode display, however, which is now conveniently located on the top tube where you can see it while riding. The new motor is an improvement over the previous, but it still lags a little in engagement compared to the competition and the climbing performance is hampered by the drive unit's slightly more abrupt cutoff. Overall though, the Specialized still proved to be the test team's favorite for its versatility and well-rounded performance. We loved it, and we think you will too.
Awesome ebike for the price...one issue that should be addressed is that the front wheel on the fork is facing backwards as shown on the the picture and on the video...the fork needs to be turned around so the disk break on the bike should be on the left side so as you pedal and make turns your foot does not hit the tire...for shipping purposes it was turned around so to fit in the shipping box...any reputable bike shop will correct this and also make minor tuneup and adjustments as needed as this is new out of the box and isn't tuned up like new bikes purchased at bike store...it is not safe riding the bike with the front wheel fork backwards...I luv this bike...safe rideing to you...
Do You Need Insurance For An Electric Bike
The electric mountain bikes are excellent bikes that deliver great speed and longer rides. This is due to the powerful battery that will assure you of longer runtime. The bikes also use the Shimano speeds, which allow you to easily shift the speeds. In addition to this, the electric mountain bike is also very safe due to the perfect braking system. This makes them safe for all riders. With the LED headlights, you will find them appropriate for night rides.
Are Scooters Allowed On Bike Trails
The final appearance of both the FullSeven and the Yamaha PW-X on the countdown. This top notch 27.5″ wheeled shred sled is another perfect fire road rider for the intermediate rider looking to step their game up. One thing I didn't mention before but I wanted to let you all know is that I think the FullSeven geometry this year allows the bikes to be more accessible to riders of all sizes. Traditionally, most companies offer one or two options for female riders. Haibike does offer the FullLife models, but the FullSeven series by and large offers better components and a very similar geometry. I think that's great.
He put in countless hours of work designing the drive system, motor, and controller. One challenge was addressing how the high motor torque would affect the ultra-light frame he chose, a Scott Scale made from carbon-fiber which was outfitted with the lightest components available on the market. Schiltnecht named his creation the Montanara Volta (Volted Mountaineer), and it weighed in at an incredibly light 7.66 kilograms…including a 240 watt-hour battery.
How Much Does It Cost To Charge An Electric Bike
A sleek affordable commuter from Yamaha, a household brand name going for a balance of price, performance, efficiency, and a purist feel, for years they did their homework studying their applications on Haibike, Giant, etc, using data and analysis to make offerings of their own. The PW SE motor is smooth and very efficient, coupled with the protected PW-X display,…...
A: Electric bikes are designed with compact electric motors which are usually attached to the back of the front wheel and housed in a hub. There are a number of controls with a user interface which is where all the motor operation is done by the rider. Here one can control the speed, braking and other things such as battery management. Some e-bikes have other electric components such as a sensor which also help in geometry and stabilization.
Can You Use Scooters On Pavements
This thing is also kitted out with a full SRAM groupset, RockShox Yari RC front shocks, Custom Fox Float suspension at the rear and enormously punchy SRAM disc brakes at the front and rear. Fundamentally, it's a mighty off-road machine with pro-spec kit that introduces a new style of trail riding, allowing adrenaline junkies to ride further, climb harder and descend faster than ever before.
Where Are Yakima Racks Made
X-Treme Scooters Folding Electric Mountain E-Bike offers a comfortable ride with front and rear suspension. It is an ideal bike for the college students, campers, and anyone who wants a portable and lightweight mode of transportation. This E-bike works on a motor of 300 watts. The best thing about this bike is it allows you to fold it after reaching the destination. It gives you a speed of about 20 mph with a 7-speed Shimano tourney gears. You can adjust the seat according to your ease.
Does Mongoose Make Good Bikes
The Haibike AllMtn line makes an appearance again with this incredible price-point option. The AllMtn 6.0 is a nice option with entry level components but the same aggressive build as the rest of the AllMtn line. And when I say entry level components, I definitely don't mean that as a negative. You still get 150mm of travel with a Suntour Aion 35 RC suspension fork, a RockShox Deluxe RT rear shock, Magura MT32 hydraulic disc brakes, and Shimano Deore M6000 drivetrain with 20-speeds.
This lithium-ion battery bike has a range of nearly 30 miles per charge. As an added bonus, it also operates on three distinct models. You can take it off-road without worrying about damaging the frame on rougher surfaces thanks to its durable mountain bike frame. Features include a 17-inch mountain bike frame that fits most riders between 5'2 and 6'2, and a height-adjustable seat.
How Many Calories Do You Burn On An Electric Bike
What Does Gt Bikes Stand For
I'm currently looking at the M2S All-Go. Carbon Fiber, cool looking design, stated 33 lbs with a stiff fork for $2250. I haven't seen anything that light that comes even close to that price. The luna Bike Grit I think it's called is in the same category, a bit cheaper but over 40lbs. I also have a significant number of stairs to haul the bike up so I'm in the same boat.
Is Electric Scooter Waterproof
The newest electric mountain bike from Ancheer provides the joy of mountain biking with some advanced features that make it more enjoyable and let the riders to have the control of their rides. At less than $800 price and with mid-range features, it may not compete with the XF800 or BAFAG models, but it provides good value for the money, nonetheless.
With most ebikes the choice of motor defines aspects of the frame geometry and to a lesser degree the suspension characteristics of the bike. Not with new Rock Mountain Altitude Powerplay. With its bespoke motor Rocky has been able to design an ebike that reflects the ride quality of a highly evolved 150mm trail bike. With instant power pickup, extended battery life and streamline proportions it's not just the handling of the Rocky that will get you charged up for riding. It's the best bike in this test by some margin, but we had an issue with the motor momentarily cutting and raising questions over it's reliability.
How Long Does An Electric Bike Last
How Much Does It Cost To Charge Battery
The Merax bike is a sturdy, basic bike for those who want nothing more than a couple of wheels capable to roll over rough ground for a budget price. 36V 8.8Ah Li-ion battery is conveniently placed for easy access and charging, but it is also removable and securely locked by key. Convenient placement. It takes 6-8 hours to charge the battery from 0%-100%, and you can expect to travel up to 22–28 miles on a full charge.
The durable bike has been designed from the best quality of material for longevity. It is constructed from the high-strength carbon steel frames, which keeps it stable. Besides this, it also an adjustable saddle that can be moved up or down depending on the users' height. With the wider tires, the bike moves smoothly for a great ride. Lastly, it is also very safe and available in different colors.
Can You Ride Electric Scooters In The Rain
The distance range of an electric mountain bike refers to the distance you can travel on a single battery charge given a specific set of circumstances. All of the e-bikes we tested have roughly the same battery storage capacity, except for the Bulls E-Stream, but external variables like rider weight, pedaling input, terrain, trail conditions, and weather conditions may all affect the length of time or distance that a battery charge will last. To compare the distance range of the models in our test we had the same tester take each of the bikes out in their highest support setting and do laps on a very steep paved hill until the batteries ran down from fully charged to completely dead. When we finished, we recorded the distance and vertical gain that each model was able to complete and easily, and objectively determined our winner.
Achesin electric mountain bike is designed with an ergonomic design that makes it very stable and easy to ride. Like most of the mountain bikes, this one is built with a good double-layered aluminum alloy wheel which makes it easy to maneuver, lightweight and durable. With its powerful motor and battery system, you can easily cover between 25 to 50 kilometers depending on the nature of the terrain.
Recovery from injury will be faster – Injury and biking go hand in hand. When you are hurt, you cannot ride a regular MTB although biking can actually help your body to gain the fitness. An e-bike can be your best companion to your fitness-regain journey. As you can choose the assistance level, it will be easy to keep up with your trail mates without pushing yourself too hard.
Are Track Bikes Good For Commuting
As a serious,but aging cyclist, have been considering the purchase of an electric assist bike for some years. My primary concern was that the bike needed to provide enough power to assist me to tackle some very steep hills and my weight is near 220 lbs. Having no experience with electric assist, I anticipated the 500 watt motor rating of this ... full review
How Far Can A Bike Go
The bike has three speed modes: low, medium and high. The top speed is about 18 miles with motor only and 25 mph with pedaling. The range you can get out of the motor is about 30 miles, but since you can pedal it just like the traditional bike after the battery dies, there is really no limit to how far you can go. 21-speed gear shift system allows you to be in full control of your ride, and front and rear disc brakes protect your safety. The Ancheer electric mountain bike is also equipped with LED headlight and horn.
What Is The Range Of A Zero Motorcycle
Firstly there's a magnetically-fired locking pin in the rear wheel, triggered by kicking a button on the hub. This is fairly secure in itself and almost impossible to remove without destroying the bike. In London, we'd pair it with a more traditional bike lock so there's a more obvious visual deterrent, though a LED matrix screen on the frame does issue a warning to would-be tea-leafs.
Should I Fill Tires To Max Psi
Are Electric Scooters Eco Friendly
Alright guys and gals, it's 2018 and there are more choices for electric mountain bikes than ever before. Nearly every major brand has significantly expanded their lineups. This means that you'll get better bikes at better price points. Still not sure if you should upgrade to an electric mountain bike? It's the 21st century people! As the crew at Bulls says, "it's not cheating, it's just more fun." The point of these bikes is not ruin other people's fun by going at unsafe speeds, it's to make your ride easier and your day last longer! Check out our top 10 electric mountain bikes for 2018 to see which bikes will get you out on the trails for thousands of miles.
Which Thule Bike Rack Is Best
Bottom Line	The Specialized Turbo Levo Comp returns to our e-bike test with a well rounded performance that earns it our Editor's Choice Award, again.	The Bulls E-Stream Evo AM 4 is a brawler on the descents with an impressive distance range thanks to its large battery storage capacity.	The Giant Trance E+ 2 Pro is well rounded and reasonably priced earning it our Best Buy Award.	The Instinct Powerplay Alloy 50 is close to greatness but is held back by its controls and components.	The Ghost Hybride SL AMR S1.7+ looks interesting on paper but doesn't come together well on the trail.
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Assembly was pretty simple and straightforward, there are some videos online explaining it. Definitely important to know how to switch it on, though -- pressing the "M" button for two seconds with the key in the "on" position. Despite being a heavy bike, it's very quick and nimble. I ride about 15 miles per day and was able to get two trips out of it before charging, riding fast. My only complaints are the squeaky brakes, and the front fender. Said fender is a bit too close to the tire on the front wheel and doesn't mount very securely, so it kept making very loud noises as it would catch the tire whenever I went over a bump or had to brake hard. I just took it off for the time being.
Are Road Bikes Faster Than Hybrids
There are various kinds and classifications of electric bikes on the market, but the most common type is the Class 1, or pedal assist, bikes which have motor units that are activated by pedaling and are limited to lower speeds. In the US, Class 1 electric bikes, the type tested and reviewed here, are limited to a top speed of 20 mph, and their motors are designed with a speed governor to regulate this. These types of e-bikes resemble modern mountain bikes, but they have significant battery packs, and small motor units integrated onto and into the frame design. The e-MTB pedal-assist motor is typically built around the bottom bracket and provides varying levels of pedaling "support" directly into the drivetrain while the cranks are turning. Most drive unit systems offer several support settings that provide pedal assistance between 25% and 100% of the user's pedaling input.
There's much less of a sensation of the Electrified S2 'fighting back' once you hit 15.5mph, as well. That's helped by the automatic 2-speed gear box, although this does take some getting used to. Because its cogs are very different sizes you can end up with all sorts of cadence problems as it auto-shifts from high back to low. With practice you can avoid this, or of course you could in theory fit a second cog that's closer in size to the first.
Why Are Bikes Eco Friendly
The 13amh battery is nestled at the down tube frame on a battery bracket, which you can remove quickly if required. The battery is powerful enough to provide life juice to the bike for a long distance. The trip distance is 25 miles in full electric mode and 50 miles on the assist pedal. The battery comes with a 48V 2.0A charger and it survives more than 500 times of recharge cycles.
Before this test we thought more travel on an e-bike would obviously be better. After all, with the motor flattening out the climbs, why not have the extra suspension firepower to smooth out the descents? Sounds reasonable, doesn't it? But in the case of the Specialized Turbo Kenevo Expert, the extra travel and weight make the bike less effective and less engaging on all but full-on downhill tracks. And if that's your bread and butter, the Kenevo could well be the perfect topping. Here in the UK though, the Vitus proved more versatile, just as capable and way better value.
How Far Can An Electric Bike Go
What Is The Lightest Weight Folding Bike
The above electric mountain bikes are the best selections on the market today. They are safe and durable bikes that will guarantee safe rides. They are also built from strong and sturdy metallic frames to offer long-term service. In addition to this, the electric bikes are ideal for riding on different terrains. This is due to large wheels, which provide smooth rides. They are also user-friendly electric bikes that are
Descents on such a heavy bike are less fun. Getting the rear wheel off the ground on short notice, or whipping it around turns is very hard. I like to use my rear tire and brakes to steer—locking the brakes in tight corners at speed, then letting off and pedaling out. On very loose and exposed trails, using that approach on the Turbo Levo doesn't work, once the rear starts to loose traction, it's just all over. Perhaps this could be combated with lower rear tire pressures; we were running 20 PSI.
Does Cycling Up Hills Get Easier
The electric motor is located just above the bottom-bracket, and it assists him with a range of power from 250-watts up to 400-watts, applied directly to the outer chainring. The power is not activated by pedaling through a pedelec sensor like many commercial E-bikes available in Europe. Instead, he chose to use a thumb throttle, which he has hidden under a classic bicycle bell.
Can Electric Scooters Be Used Manually
Speaking of which, if you're used to non-electric cycles, be aware that e-bikes are heavy and capped at 25kph or 15.5mph. In many cases, that means the bike starts to feel like its actively fighting against you, if you try to push the speed higher than that by pedalling. That's especially true with heavier bikes, for obvious reasons, and can take a while to get used to.
What Is The Best Hardtail Mountain Bike For Under 1000
I rubbed my eyes in astonishment as an elderly man shot up a steep path at high speed in the forests of Kusnachtertobels, just east of Lake Zurichsee. A faint high-frequency hum revealed that he was accelerating with more than just his own muscles. Once he came to a stop, he smiled mischievously at the faces of stunned bystanders. The man on this carbon-fiber E-bike is Jean-Pierre Schiltknecht, a 74 year-old avid mountain cyclist. The wily senior assured me he has been active with mountain cycling "Since the inception of the sport!"
What Is The Cheapest E Bike
Merax e-bike features a 7 speed Shimano gear system, aluminum alloy frame, front fork suspension and CST Jet brand tires. This bike is absolute great value for the price, although it does not come fully assembled and it does take some time to get the disc brakes sorted and the shifting tuned. But directions provided were accurate, tools are provided, and you will be able to take it out on trails or around town in no time.
How Much Power Does An Electric Bike Use


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Black Workers See Higher Rates of Employer Retaliation for Raising COVID Safety Concerns
Survey Details Troubling Treatment of Whistleblowers by Employers and Managers
New York, NY—In a national survey on workplace retaliation during the pandemic, Black workers were twice as likely as white workers to report that they or someone at work may have been punished or fired for raising concerns about COVID-19 spreading in the workplace.
Of all respondents, Black workers were most likely to answer "yes" or "maybe" when asked if they or anyone at their company had been punished or fired for raising COVID safety concerns. One in five Black workers (19 percent) answered as such, compared with 1 in 10 white workers (9 percent), and one in eight workers (12 percent) overall.
Read the survey report from the National Employment Law Project.
Respondents shared troubling descriptions of treatment by employers and managers in response to concerns raised, including employer hostility toward workers who speak up, terminations of workers who raised health concerns, threats of termination for taking time off, and spreading misinformation about federal worker protections.
"Unfortunately, workplace retaliation during the pandemic is not as uncommon as you might think," said Irene Tung, senior researcher and policy analyst with NELP and lead author of the study. "Our survey shows two parallel dynamics are at play: vocal workers are being punished, and other workers are staying quiet to avoid job repercussions."
"Too little attention has been paid to the connection between workplace repression and virus transmission. For Black workers, this problem is worsened by our country's long history of systemic racism in the workplace and in the labor market—making it particularly difficult to speak up about COVID-related concerns," said Tung.
The survey results included these key findings:
Sixty-three percent of respondents indicated they have concerns about COVID-19 exposure at their workplace. Just over one in four (27 percent) raised concerns with their employer and received a satisfactory response, but a comparable number (24 percent) had concerns that were not addressed, either because they were unsatisfied with the employer's response or because they did not raise concerns for fear of retaliation.
Black workers were more likely to have concerns (80 percent) and twice as likely as white workers (18 percent) to have unresolved concerns, with 39 percent reporting they were not satisfied with the employer's response or did not raise concerns for fear of retaliation.
One in seven Black workers (14 percent of Black survey respondents) avoided raising concerns to their employer for fear of retaliation—more than twice the average rate of 6 percent for all survey respondents. While a 6 percent rate appears modest, even a conservative estimate means this represents 1.9 million U.S. workers—an alarmingly high number in terms of potential viral spread.
Three in four Black workers (73 percent) have gone to work even though they believed they were seriously risking their health or the health of family member, compared with 64 percent of non-Black Latinx workers, 49 percent of white workers, and 56 percent of workers overall.
While many employers have permitted or even encouraged workers to raise concerns about COVID transmission at work and have responded appropriately, NELP's survey results suggest a substantial subset of employers has not. Perceived retaliation in the workplace can have a chilling effect on workers' willingness to raise concerns, which in turn can result in dangerous conditions worsening.
"Policymakers must aggressively protect workers against workplace retaliation if we are to effectively contain the pandemic," said Laura Padin, senior staff attorney with NELP and coauthor of the study. "We are calling for critical reforms such as 'just cause' employment protections, which require employers to give advance notice and a good reason before they can terminate a person's employment; a presumption of retaliation if an adverse employer action takes place within 90 days of a worker raising safety concerns; and a robust right to refuse dangerous work."
"Our survey results suggest that virus transmission in the workplace may be exacerbated by employer repression and that the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on Black communities may be related to greater exposure of Black workers to repressive workplace environments," said Padin. "These findings are especially important now, as more businesses reopen and the dangerous implications of penalizing workers for raising health and safety concerns will only grow."
The NELP survey was conducted from May 8 to May 11, 2020 using Google Consumer Surveys to ask 1,137 respondents about retaliation in the workplace during the pandemic. Google Consumer Surveys collects responses from internet users who visit news and other internet sites.
READ THE SURVEY FINDINGS:
– Data Brief: Silenced About COVID-19 in the Workplace
– Spreadsheet: Survey Crosstabs
Coronavirus, Polling, Safety & Health
Data Brief
Silenced About COVID-19 in the Workplace
Worker Safety & Health During COVID-19 Pandemic: Rights & Resources
FAQ: Immigrant Workers' Rights and COVID-19
Protecting Worker Safety & Health in the COVID Crisis: A State & Local Model Policy Response


Hans Nicolai Cormontan was parish priest of Undal, as well as a priest at St. Olav's church of Avaldsnes (on the west coast of Norway) from 1807-1814. He was born in 1755. He was the son of Paul Kristian Hansen Cormontan and Mette Christine Hertzberg . Hans Nicolai Cormontan married Nicoline Meldal , daughter of Theodorus Bergmann Meldal and Nicoline Paludan . Hans Nicolai Cormontan died in 1827.
Nicoline Meldal was born circa 1774. She was the daughter of Theodorus Bergmann Meldal and Nicoline Paludan . Nicoline Meldal married Hans Nicolai Cormontan , son of Paul Kristian Hansen Cormontan and Mette Christine Hertzberg.
Even Meldal Schjelderup Cormontan was parish priest of Arendal. He was born Sept. 4, 1798 in Øvrebø. He was the son of Hans Nicolai Cormontan and Nicoline Meldal . Even Meldal Schjelderup Cormontan married Lovise Augusta Hirsch , daughter of Patroclus Hirsch and Kirstine Müller . Even Meldal Schjelderup Cormontan died February 14, 1893 in Franklin, Renville County, Minnesota, USA, at age 94.
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We are so excited that Jennifer Lillis and her DNA Partner, April, have shared their experience as a DNA team! Watch the video to hear their story. You can find out more about DNA teams at argyleumc.org/dna.
Our names are Bret and Dianne Lane, we joined Cultivate pretty much at the beginning in 2015.
We were not really sure what we were looking for, but knew we wanted to be more involved in Argyle UMC and meet people around our age that we could connect with. What we found were different people with different backgrounds brought together by faith. It is nice to be able to share and grow your faith with a diverse group of people. We have enjoyed not only growing in our faith with the different topics and bible studies that we have done, but also have enjoyed getting to know the members of Cultivate with various different social activities such as a crawfish boil and attending a performance of The Nutcracker in which one of the members had a role.
We hope as we grow our faith and our family that Cultivate will continue to be a place where we can come to be grounded in God's word and apply it in our everyday lives as well as continue to meet new people and grow friendships we know will always be special to us.
Cultivate was formed in Fall 2015 to fill the desires of adults in their mid-20's to 30's to have a Life Group that they could call their own. Within this Life Group, we wanted to create a space in which we would "cultivate" our own relationship with Jesus, as well as serve others in need. Cultivate welcomes those who are married or unmarried, have kids or do not have kids; we support each other in this stage of life with fellowship and social activities outside of class in addition to our regular meeting on Sundays at 11am. Our Life Group incorporates multimedia presentations and discussion about the challenges that Christians face, such as prayer, discipleship, and service. We invite you to come "grow" with us!
Our Journey together began just a few months ago when several families joined together to form a brand new Life Group at Argyle. We are a group of some singles and some couples with the unique feature being that our ages cross the life span. And our faith journeys cross the spectrum from college degrees with an emphasis on religion to those who have been in a Christian walk all during their life but never studied the Bible in a group. We are loving our journey in Journey!
We enjoy hearing the exploits of young parents, the trials of young professionals with their work lives, the travels of grandparents and the joys and concerns of all of our members. We construct a prayer list each week and remember those who our class lifts up. Socials are planned around food….a nice Methodist tradition. We welcome any and all to come visit and pack light for your Journey.
Joining the Circle of Friends has enabled us to establish personal relationships and go deeper than the superficial passing conversations on the way in and out of worship. The class has created a safe forum to be vulnerable, ask questions, and work through the details of what Christ has done in both of our lives. Additionally, several of the men in the class have formed an accountability group that meets during the week for coffee. We discuss life issues and practical ways to further the Kingdom as disciples of Christ.


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WHEREAS it is the intention of the Mayor and Council of Cherry Hill Township to focus attention on noteworthy occasions and events; and
WHEREAS April has been designated as Autism Awareness Month across the United States, in order to highlight the growing need for public education about autism, a complex brain development disorder that affects more than 2 million Americans, including 1 in every 68 American children; and
WHEREAS today, the students, faculty and staff at Kingston Elementary School have come together to raise awareness of this important issue; and
WHEREAS recognizing that autism is often diagnosed at an early age, Kingston Elementary School offers a host of special education and early-intervention programs to help our young people with autism to succeed, and to foster an understanding of autism among its students; and
WHEREAS the goal of this special event is to teach the Kingston community, particularly the students, "How to be a Friend to Someone with Autism"; and
WHEREAS the Mayor and Council wish to recognize Kingston Elementary School for its efforts to promote autism awareness throughout the month of April, and all year long.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, CHUCK CAHN, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the Township of Cherry Hill, County of Camden, State of New Jersey, do hereby proclaim the month of April 2014 to be
in the Township of Cherry Hill and do urge all citizens to join with me and Council in gratefully acknowledging the standards of civic responsibility set by Kingston Elementary School, and in thanking all those involved in organizing and participating in this event.
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GENEVA – Anyone hoping to bring to justice whoever downed Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 must face sobering facts.
The crash scene is compromised, key evidence may have disappeared altogether and political complexities could block an international court from hearing the case.
If Russian nationals were involved in the disaster that claimed 298 lives, they could prove untouchable: The Russian constitution forbids extradition of its citizens.
And, as legal heir to the Soviet Union, Russia has never paid a ruble in compensation to families of the 269 people killed in the 1983 shoot-down of a Korean airliner by the Soviet Air Force.
What's more, as a permanent member of the U.N. Security Council, Russia has the right to veto any attempt by the United States or another member of that body to bring a case before the International Criminal Court. There are other avenues to get there, but they are fraught with problems.
The airliner's destruction over eastern Ukraine on July 17 might qualify as a war crime or a crime against humanity, but winning a guilty verdict would be difficult because it would require proving there was a systematic or widespread attack against civilians, experts said.
And if pro-Russian rebels in the self-styled "Donetsk People's Republic" were behind the plane's downing by a missile, as U.S. authorities suggest, they may be out of legal reach for the foreseeable future. They also still control the site where the Boeing 777 crashed.
"I think the key decision to be made by the prosecution is actually whether there is sufficient basis to begin criminal investigation," said Goran Sluiter, professor of international law at Amsterdam University. "And a key factor would be how feasible it will be to collect the evidence."
Despite the long odds, many are hungry for justice.
"Malaysia Airlines was a clearly identified commercial jet," said Tony Tyler, CEO of the global airline industry's Geneva-based International Air Transport Association. "And it was shot down — in complete violation of international laws, standards and conventions — while broadcasting its identity and presence on an open and busy air corridor at an altitude that was deemed to be safe."
European Union foreign ministers unanimously demanded on Tuesday that those responsible be brought to justice, and that everyone cooperate with the investigation.
The Dutch national safety board has announced it will lead an international team of 24 investigators. The Dutch have already delivered the plane's voice and data recorders to British investigators, who plan to retrieve information on the flight's last moments and check for signs of any tampering.
U.S. officials in Washington have cited communications intercepts, satellite imagery and social media postings as evidence Russia created the "conditions" for the downing of the Malaysian Airlines plane by a missile. But one cautioned that there likely won't be a "Perry Mason moment" that clearly reveals who was to blame, like in the TV shows and stories featuring the fictional criminal defense attorney.
If there were direct evidence of Russian involvement, experts say it might be possible to bring the case before The Hague-based ICC, even over Russia's objections. Ukraine and Malaysia aren't members of the court, but could temporarily submit to its jurisdiction.
However, as long as the Netherlands or other countries pursue a national prosecution in the Ukraine jet crash, the ICC won't get involved, since it exists to hear cases as a last resort.
The lack of security at the two main wreckage sites — and images of separatist rebels rifling through the debris in the days after the attack — have stirred fears that vital evidence was contaminated or may have disappeared altogether.
Carsten Stahn, an international criminal law expert at Leiden University in the Netherlands, said the compromised evidence — common to wartime situations — shouldn't stop crime experts from being able to piece together what happened and taking it to court.
"One of the closest precedents is the Lockerbie attack," Stahn said, referring to the 1988 Libyan plot that brought down a Pan Am jumbo jet, killing 270. "That led to a Scottish trial in the Netherlands. This incident might lend itself to a similar formula."
Malaysia could also bring a civil claim against Russia in an international court if it could be shown that that country aided or abetted the attack. That could lead to a settlement and payment, as happened after Iran Air Flight 655 was shot down accidentally by a U.S. Navy guided missile cruiser in 1988.
Sluiter, the Amsterdam-based law professor, said even if evidence is missing, forensic experts can still determine a lot, such as the size and impact of the suspected missile, by sorting through debris. He also said that pursuing the case as a war crime would entitle it to the benefits of the Geneva Conventions, which oblige other countries to arrest or extradite suspects.
"The starting point from the Dutch prosecution service seems to be that we are talking about a war crime," noted Sluiter, adding that Dutch courts can try suspects even if they are never arrested or are absent at trial.
Prosecution by a country like the Netherlands would likely rely on phone intercepts, satellite imagery and witness accounts, said Michael Scharf, interim dean of Case Western Reserve University School of Law. He suggested the case would be best pursued as an alleged act of terrorism under the 1973 Montreal Sabotage Convention, which covers the bombing of civil aircraft.
One reason: The treaty grants jurisdiction to any country whose aircraft was bombed or that suffered the loss of victims — in this case, primarily Malaysia and the Netherlands.
"Nearly every country in the world, including Russia, is a party to this counter-terrorism treaty," Scharf said. "The convention applies to bombings of civil aircraft, whether the bomb is planted aboard the plane or is fired from the ground."
"If the perpetrators or their superiors become known," he said, "it is likely that the Dutch will ultimately issue an indictment and arrest warrants, and that Interpol will issue a Red Notice, which is the equivalent of an international arrest warrant."


Went out to DFO today because I haven't been shopping in a long time. I don't usually shop at DFO but I felt like a change of scenery to the city and local shopping center.
I even met up with a high school friend and we went together.
Unfortunately I didn't buy much =( I was really looking forward to going to Forever New but it was a bit of disappointment when I didn't see anything I liked.
Not quite a fan of the frame style but look, a bow!
My fave pair of the 3 sunnies. Color. Style. Design. Perfect.
It came with these flimsy cases that are terrible and offer no proper protection so I'm off to look for a nice one!


Vincent Cassel is outstanding in this engaging French crime saga. The direction is okay except for the clunky action scenes. Cassel is mesmerizing! And it looks cool too 'cause it's French, and set in the 1950s through 1979. Gangster film lovers: you will enjoy this one.
See MESRINE: PART ONE: KILLER INSTINCT first.


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Nintendo 3DS Era
Annoying Niggling Nitpicks from a Snarky Nohrian Knight.
By Selena4Lyfe, March 18, 2016 in Fire Emblem Fates
I think I've got the most important nitpick on this list: Odin doesn't say "my spell hand fizzles!".
Done with everyone's shit
Location: Garreg Mach Monastery
Yee. "MY TOME HAND TWITCHES" not being a thing, saddens me deeply.
Selena4Lyfe
Goddamnit, I couldn't resist! xD
Hey, can someone help me understand something regarding Sophie's apparel design?
...Why doesn't she seem to wear pants or shorts as a paladin? She wears the armored boots, of course, but no shorts or pants or...whatever. I don't necessarily have a problem with it in a manner of sex appeal, though it is a tad distracting when I notice it, but practically, wouldn't that be rather uncomfortable? Having your inner thighs rubbing against the saddle?
saisymbolic
Location: A sunny place
This just makes me miss the artist for FE9/10 even more, honestly. Senri Kita, come back to me!
Anyways, that no-pants-cavalier crap started in Awakening with Sully. She did not get pants unless she was a GK. Cherche had pants in her base class but lost them when she reclassed to WL, I think. I don't know what is up with no pants while being on a mount. A character can look attractive while having on pants. A character can wear something functional and still look attractive.
Rezzy
Radiant Knight
Location: Rides the Pale Green Horse
I like 90% of Sophie's design, it just looks like she sat in a bidet full of acid. I'm not going to go SJW, and I enjoy dressing in a good skimpy female armor cosplay myself, but if you're going for a heavy armor style, don't leave a huge gap in the pelvic area. It makes no sense and looks dumb. I don't mind Charlotte's outfit, because that's how Barbarian/Fighter/Berserkers look and it compliments the overall design of lightly armored warrior.
Basically, I don't mind fan service, but if you're going to be in heavy armor, don't have this awkward heavy armor-fan service hybrid. Even a low cut armored breast plate wouldn't be so bad, since it's at least ascetically pleasing. A breast plate and skirt combo would also look nicer, but this looks like some took a bite out of the plate mail to get a cheap perma-panty shot.
Yeah, I like Sophie's design, too. I don't mind Charlotte or even Camilla. I love the latter two, in fact. Then, I look at Effie and I can't help but think that, all they had to do was color her bare legs the same color as her underwear and it literally would have been the same.
Like, there are ways to do fanservice but just omitting pieces of armor is not the way to do it. Like, take Camilla for example. While I do love her current design, I still think she would have looked sexier with some leather pants/tights on. They still are not proper for mounted riding but, at the very least, I can stretch my suspension of disbelief for it because, hey, it isn't just her battle panty-clad bottom.
Self-Keeping Secret
In Revelations, you can't tell any of the allies you recruit about Valla because of the curse, but any point during the game, even before Ch. 18, you can scout for enemies to grind on in the Ch. 7 Canyon Valley, which is in Valla.
In Revelations, when Zombie Sumeragi is hooded, he's clean shaven, but when he takes off his hood, he's got this spike goatee and mustache combo? It kind of doesn't work that way.


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SU in the News: Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Wednesday, January 5, 2011, By News Staff
SU NEWS AND EVENTS COVERAGE
Jan Cohen-Cruz, director of Imagining America and professor at Syracuse University, is quoted in the Chronicle of Higher Education on Imagining America's support of multidisciplinary research and academic work that happens outside of the classroom or laboratory.
National Parks Traveler reported on the research underway by Douglas Frank, professor of biology in The College of Arts and Sciences, in collaboration with National Park Service, that will focus on grazing areas most frequented by bison in Yellowstone National Park and the long-term stability of the park's grasslands.
The Cui Fei exhibition at the Warehouse Gallery was featured in the Jan./Feb. issue of YISHU-Journal of Contemporary Chinese Art.
PhysOrg.com reported on the new research by Patrick Mather, director of Syracuse Biomaterials Institute (SBI) and Milton and Ann Stevenson professor of biomedical and chemical engineering in the L.C. Smith College of Engineering and Computer Science (LCS), to apply the concept of functionally graded materials to shape memory polymers.
Philanthropy News Digest reported on the call for entries for the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications' fifth annual Mirror Awards.
The Engineer (U.K.) reported on the strategies for improving the efficiency of wind turbines developed by researchers from LCS.
Dan Klamm, outreach and marketing coordinator at SU's Center for Career Services; Me'Shae Brooks-Rolling, senior operations manager in the Burton Blatt Institute; and Anthony Rotolo, assistant professor of practice and social media strategist in the School of Information Studies (iSchool) contributed advice for job seekers in 2011 for a Post-Standard Moneywise article.
Jeffrey Hoone, executive director of Light Work and the Coalition of Museum and Art Centers at Syracuse University, and Anja Chavez, Warehouse Gallery curator of contemporary art, are included in a Post-Standard Stars magazine story on a 2011 wish list for area leaders in the visual arts.
FACULTY QUOTES
Horace Campbell, professor of African American Studies and political science in The College of Arts and Sciences, appeared on the Democracy Now! "War and Peace Report" to speak about Southern Sudan's week-long referendum on whether to break off from Sudan and form a new independent state. He additionally spoke on the program about the disputed November election in the Ivory Coast. Additionally, an opinion piece in the Daily Nation (Kenya) on Ivory Coast events and African politics mentions Campbell.
Eric Kingson, professor in the School of Social Work in the College of Human Ecology, appeared on the Fox News program "Your World with Neil Cavuto" to speak about Social Security reform.
Robert Thompson, director of the Bleier Center for Television and Popular Culture in the Newhouse School, commented for a CNN report (watch video clip) and was quoted in New York Times and New York Observer articles about Jon Stewart, journalism and comedy. Thompson is also mentioned in Los Angeles Times and Business Insider blog postings about media news, and spoke to Detroit's WJR-AM (listen to audio clip) about the popularity of television's "Jersey Shore" program and other "real housewives" franchises.
Rocky Ruggiero, assistant coordinator of the field studies program for SU Abroad in Florence, introduced a segment and provided commentary for a History Channel "Engineering an Empire" show (watch video clip) about Siena, Italy during the early Renaissance.
Ed Bogucz, executive director of the SyracuseCoE, was interviewed on WCNY's Central Issues year-end regional review of 2010 and forward look at 2011.
Grant Reeher, professor of political science in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, commented on the 2011 inauguration of Governor Andrew Cuomo following WCNY's broadcast of the Jan. 1 ceremony.
A photo of SU and SUNY-ESF students working on the installation of the Waverly Rain Garden accompanied a Post-Standard editorial on civic engagement.
Philip Arnold, associate professor of religion in The College of Arts and Sciences, authored a Dec. 31 Post-Standard op-ed about the passage of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
David Driesen, University Professor in the College of Law, authored a Post-Standard commentary on the REINS Act, a federal proposal to prevent expert administrative agencies from enacting any economically significant standards without Congressional approval.
Rick Wright, professor of television, radio and film in the Newhouse School, commented on 9WSYR TV about the removal of Navy officer Owen Honors from command of an aircraft carrier over videos he made and showed to the crew while serving as the ship's second-in-command.
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ZARA: A COOL BRAND? OR NOT?
Is ZARA a cool brand ?
Zara is certainly a rich brand for its founders Spaniards Amancio Ortega and Rosalia Mera and their heirs. 2ara rakes in nearly $19 billion in annual revenues according to its Wikipedia profile.
The Fast Fashion Retail giant, a global conglomerate with headquarters in Spain, is a brand much revered in many corridors the world over. Founded in 1975 by Spaniards Amancio Ortega and Rosalia Mera, the company boasts 3,000 or more brick and mortar stores across the globe including in countries like Singapore, Australia, Mexico, Romania, France, USA, Costa Rica, Morocco and South Africa. Even more store openings are being planned as we speak. And their store footprint is being expanded even further with its launch of its e-commerce platform in 2010.
The brand has come a long way since 1988 when the first store outside of Spain which happened to be in Portugal, was opened.
Who doesn't love Zara? Probably nobody. Everybody loves Zara in one way shape or form. From its sustainable sweatshirts, to the famous polka dot dress of 2019 to its pretty pearl embellished winter white sweaters, everybody is enamored with everything Brand Zara and its viral fashion DNA. For most shoppers around the world – and this includes men, women and children – Zara is a cool brand.
It is the world's biggest and most profitable fashion retailer and its parent company Inditex (owner of Zara, Massima Dutti and Bershka to name a few) and the biggest fashion group in the world leans, heavily on Zara to keep the company in the black.
In 2015 Zara was ranked 30 on a list of 100 best global brands by Interbrand a New York marketing company that ranks companies based on their "presence in at least three major continents" a bill that Zara fits resoundingly, as, except for Antarctica and Africa (sub-Saharan, that is – and excepting South Africa) the brand is a mastodon that is omnipresent in the retail universe world wide.
Has Zara been criticized over the years? Yes. The company and brand has been accused of everything from anti semitism to being an exploiter of underage children. In its factories in Turkey, accusations have been leveled against Zara that workers are not being paid a fair living wage. Not to mention reports about the environmental impact of some of its productions. Zara has been careful to keep most of the production of its products in countries in Europe and North Africa to avoid the "sweat shop" stereotype of producing in countries like Bangladesh, for example.
The company usually responds to quickly pull merchandise that is offensive to the public including in the way it was produced or the labor practices used to manufacture it. In addition, the company announced its plans to be totally non-toxic by 2020 in terms of chemicals used in the production of its clothing. The company also allows customers to return used clothing to any of its stores for recycling to reduce the landfill pile up that was common in the past. And in 2019 the company announced that it wanted to use only sustainable fabrics to make its clothes by 2025.
Whether or not Zara is a cool brand depends on who you talk to, obviously. But from the looks of it, the company seems to at least be making an effort.