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From refugee to entrepreneur – update on our Syrian project
The situation for Syrian refugee adolescents is desperate. According to our charity partner Unicef an estimated 84 per cent are not engaged at all in their community and are at a risk of being exploited or falling into negative ways of coping with their daily reality. These young people have already lost a huge part of their education, opportunities are limited and there are many obstacles in their way.
But at the foundation we believe all children have a right to a bright future and no more deserving than children who have innocently been caught up in war. That is why we are so delighted that you have helped us support the One x Unicef innovation project for the last two years. This is the first of its kind program providing Syrian young people living in the refugee camps in Jordan with the innovative social entrepreneurship skills they need to make a lasting sustainable impact within their current community and on their future return
"I face many challenges on daily basis, including going to school, since walking sometimes becomes painful. Bicycles are the main form of transportation in the camp. But people with prosthetics, like myself, can't ride regular bikes easily because it's more difficult to have as much control over it. I enrolled in this program to find a solution for girls and boys like me. This idea of a bike, it makes me feel like I can be like everybody else. I don't want people to see me as someone who can't – the opposite,
disability is in society's mind."
Eman Al Sheyyaba
You'll be delighted to hear that things on the ground have been going really well. 249 young people took part in the first phase, a 12-week human centred design training programme where they were inspired to consider entrepreneurship as an alternative to a traditional career beyond the camps. The curriculum covered a range of topics including how to have the mindset of an innovator, how to search for and understand problems in their community, how to determine customers and stakeholders, build prototypes and test ideas, develop a business model and pitch ideas. At the end of 12 weeks a total of 84 teams were formed who pitched their ideas. Following this 20 selected teams went onto the Changemakers Lab which provides unique 'post-programme opportunities' to youth to build their own businesses, enter employment, or become community leaders. Youth entrepreneurship is an important way to address high unemployment.
Thank you for helping to open up the world to these young people. We look forward to sharing more of their success as the programme progresses.
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Gerrymandering: GOP power grab
Republicans who have controlled the state Legislature for all but four of the past 27 years have been able to do so partly because of gerrymandering.
Several generations of GOP legislative leaders steadfastly have rejected creation of a nonpartisan citizens commission to draw new electoral maps every 10 years, following each census.
In 2011 the Republican majority devised a legislative district map so badly gerrymandered that the state Supreme Court precluded its use in the 2012 elections. The final map for the 2014 elections — the current map — skews Republican by more than 8 percent, according to the nonpartisan, nonprofit Princeton Gerrymandering Project.
The proposed new map was produced by a commission comprising the partisan leaders of legislative Republican and Democratic caucuses and a court-appointed independent chairman, former University of Pittsburgh Chancellor Mark Nordenberg — the key player. According to the Princeton group, it would shrink the GOP edge to 1.2 percent.
Cynically playing on the public's preference for an independent commission, Republican legislative leaders have concocted a constitutional amendment to create a fake one.
The legislative majority alone would appoint members to a "citizens commission," but that majority would retain the right to throw out the commission's work and adopt its own map. Attacking the judicial branch, the amendment also requires that if the Supreme Court invalidates a map, the legislative majority would draw the replacement.
Republican state Rep. Seth Grove of York County, the sponsor, said, "We'll … have the final check to make sure there's no skulduggery at the end of the day," apparently by guaranteeing skulduggery at the beginning of the day.
"It's a power grab disguised as reform," said Michael Li, a redistricting expert at New York University's Brennan Center for Justice.
To emphasize that, the amendment would require the districts to be redrawn immediately if voters approve it. That means the legislative majority itself would redraw the districts for 2024 rather than after the 2030 census.
And, of course, the cynics aim to place the measure on the 2023 primary ballot, to take advantage of typical low turnout in an off-year primary to preserve minority rule.
Pennsylvanians have a history of reflexively approving amendments. If this one makes the ballot, they must reject it to prevent Pennsylvania from replacing representative democracy with cynicism as its form of government.
* Guest editorial by the Scranton Times-Tribune, Pennsulvania.
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As LaMelo and Lonzo square off, LaVar Ball deserves some love
Jay Busbee
8 January 2021, 12:50 pm ·6-min read
LaVar Ball has inspired plenty of two-word declarations in his time as America's Reigning Sports Dad — "You're crazy" and "Please leave" come to mind, along with others we can't print on a family website. But today, as two of his sons square off for the first time in the NBA, only two specific words will suffice:
Friday night, Lonzo Ball's Pelicans will take on LaMelo Ball's Hornets in New Orleans. In the grand scheme of the NBA, it means very little; neither team is above .500 at the moment. But for the Ball family, it's a pinnacle, a realization of dreams and a testament to the power of determination … even if that determination ticks off pretty much the entire basketball world.
"Everything my dad does is definitely planned," Lonzo Ball once said on the premiere of the family's reality TV show "Ball in the Family," "so even if people think he's crazy, he knows what he's doing."
Knowing what you're doing is one thing. Actually getting it done against astronomical odds … well, that's something else entirely.
I know, I know. LaVar Ball needs to hear more praise like a bonfire needs more gasoline. Complimenting the man only feeds his three-sizes-too-large ego. But sometimes, the people who always tell you they're right actually turn out to be right.
Lonzo, LaMelo, LiAngelo and LaVar Ball in 2017. (Joshua Blanchard/Getty Images)
Just for a moment, put aside LaVar's braying and boasting, the absurd my-sons-will-own-the-world declarations, the sputtering attempts to create a full-service family brand.
Think for a second about how many Sports Dads and Moms there are out there screaming in the stands of America's ballparks, courts and football fields. Every single one of them believes their little gem is going to make it to the big leagues, cashing seven-figure checks and garnering seven-figure follower counts.
Now think about how many of those Lil' LeBrons and Tiny Taurasis actually make it to the pros. One out of a hundred thousand? One out of a million? Each year in the NCAA, for instance, only 1.2 percent of men's basketball players on NCAA teams actually reach a major pro (i.e. NBA) level … and that's for players good enough to make a college team.
Now think about how many players each year go in the top three of the NBA draft. (You probably don't need advanced statistics to figure this one out.)
And now, think about a family that's done that not just once, but twice in the last four years.
The Ball brothers took wildly different routes to the same endpoint, Lonzo pursuing a typical one-and-done college path, LaMelo literally wandering the world thanks in part to LaVar's detonation of his eligibility. But the whole way, they had their father serving as hype man, laying groundwork and setting off fireworks overhead.
"I've told them this since Day 1," LaVar once told TMZ, "since they've been babies: 'Somebody's gotta be better than Jordan, why not you?'"
That hasn't quite happened, but failure to attain immortality isn't necessarily a failure to succeed on more human terms. Lonzo's now a reliable pro, a key cog in the Pelicans' machine, an effective supporting player while Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram command the spotlight. Through three years, he's on a performance arc similar to longtime "That Guys" like Tony Allen and Iman Shumpert, players who fit systems well enough to stick around in the league for a decade-plus.
LaMelo's tougher to chart, since he's only played eight games in his entire pro career. He's already lit up Twitter with some of the wildest passes this side of Patrick Mahomes, though it remains to be seen if the rest of his game will warrant those kinds of hallelujahs.
And let's throw a bit of love to the middle Ball brother, LiAngelo, who — while not presently in the NBA itself — has enough game to earn a brief invite to the Pistons camp earlier this season, and a reported G League slot. That, in turn, prompted a tweet from LaVar that, let's be honest, any parent would be proud to post:
PROUD‼ We're just getting started. pic.twitter.com/WmcCOAsUot
— Lavar Ball (@Lavarbigballer) December 3, 2020
At this point LaVar can't realistically take credit for the ongoing success of either Lonzo or LaMelo; they're their own men now, in the hands of teams that have a vested interest in furthering their growth as players and as brands. What got them to this point won't get them to the next level.
Matter of fact, you could make the argument that LaVar's incessant boasting made the road that much harder for Lonzo and LaMelo. Critics took every chance to roast their games from any possible angle, and teams knew that the Balls were a package deal … getting one of the children meant putting your team's every decision under the father's hypercritical eye and megaphone judgment.
"I've been living with him since I've been born. He's always been like that," Lonzo told reporters in 2017, sounding as weary as one can in text form. "I let him do all the talking and I just try to play."
Tunnel vision only lasts so long, though, and the strain of living up to LaVar's grandiose vision has worn on the family. Lonzo, the trailblazer, has had some public splits with LaVar over the management of his own personal brand relative to LaVar's Big Baller endeavor. All three Ball sons have, at times, sported the gear of other shoe and equipment companies.
Big Baller Brand itself has flourished, floundered and relaunched, rife with allegations of embezzlement and corruption. LaVar, chastened and more quiet these days, insisted last year that BBB is worth a billion dollars, but nobody's really listening to him on that score anymore.
The big picture, though, is this: the gyms of America are littered with guys who think they were good enough to play in the League. Talent alone isn't enough. You need drive and motivation, and you need a champion in your corner, too. And whatever else you can say about LaVar Ball, the man can champion the hell out of a cause he believes in.
So for one night, at least, LaVar Ball can take a well-earned victory lap. We're sure it won't go to his head at all.
How high is LaMelo's ceiling? (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Jay Busbee is a writer for Yahoo Sports. Follow him on Twitter at @jaybusbee or contact him at jay.busbee@gmail.com.
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Happy Cloud Names Dilek Ilboga VP of Business Development
NEW YORK – June 7, 2013 – Today Happy Cloud, Inc. announced the addition of industry veteran Dilek Ilboga to its New York office as vice president of business development. Dilek's experience developing licensing relationships and driving new partnerships will help Happy Cloud with its upcoming launch of a games on-demand service, and allow the company to continue evolving the cloud gaming space with its cutting-edge technology.
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Redwell Brewery saved from closure after falling into administration
Redwell Brewery was placed into administration this month but has been purchased by a team of investors, the Norfolk craft brewery has revealed.
The investment secures the futures of the four staff still employed by the brewery which has suffered a turbulent time in recent years. The brewery was founded in 2013 by Amy Hancock and Patrick Fisher and quickly established itself as a recognised brand with its beers being sold in supermarket chains Aldi and Tesco. However, rapid growth and a number of high profile trademark disputes caused the brewery to run into financial difficulties and it was eventually placed into administration on Monday (4 December).
Keeping the brand alive
After a bidding process led by the administrators a group of local investors led by John Hughes and Warren Thorp have been appointed the new owners of the business. The investors are currently speaking to Redwell's suppliers and local customers with the aim of keeping the brand alive in Norwich and beyond. Explaining the decision to go into administration Hancock said: "It became clear the only way to continue brewing, save jobs and fulfil customer orders was to place the company into administration. It was an extremely difficult decision to make. I've put everything into Redwell and will walk away with nothing but I desperately wanted the name to live on."
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She continued: "I'm still massively proud of the brand I co-founded and felt the most important thing was to protect the jobs of our incredibly loyal staff by securing the future of the business, even though this means it is no longer mine."
Speculation has been rife about the brewery's future after a classified advert was placed on the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) website last month. The advert offered potential investors the chance to buy "an East Anglian based award winning craft brewery" for an offer in excess of £30,000.
The administrators of Craft Brewing Company LImited, which owned Redwell Brewing, are working to maximise realisations in order to pay back creditors, the brewery has said.


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Tesco volunteers helps Salford food bank appeal get off to a roaring start
Twenty five volunteers held collections for Salford Central Foodbank at the Salford Shopping Centre and Cheetham Hill branches
Katie Fitzpatrick
Salford Central Foodbank volunteers Mike Davies and Karl Smith with some of the parcels packed for Christmas
Salford Central Foodbank has got off to a roaring start with its Christmas appeal.
The food bank held a collection at Tesco's Salford Shopping Centre and Cheetham Hill branches, where volunteers collected two tons of food and Christmas goodies.
The food bank, which has joined forces with the Salford Advertiser for its Christmas appeal, will now distribute the donations to people in crisis over the festive season.
The three-day Tesco collection, held by 25 volunteers, was hailed a big success but project co-ordinator Scott Tulloch says there is still a long way to go to ensure people don't go hungry.
He said: "We are giving out half a ton of food a week so we still need a lot more.
"We had a positive response to our three day Christmas collection at Tesco but we need to feed people into the new year. January can prove even more difficult for people."
Food bank volunteers are already giving out the food parcels for Christmas and will be working until Christmas Eve.
Scott added: "At the collection we got all the food we need on a regular basis, such as tinned meat. We also got Christmas selection boxes and puddings.
"These parcels will put smiles on people's faces for Christmas."
You can help the appeal by donating non-perishable food items such as tinned vegetables, custard, gravy and ham, as well as items to help families celebrate Christmas together such as crackers, chocolates, selection boxes, Christmas cake and gifts of toys for children.
The food bank, based at Mocha Parade, Lower Broughton, gives parcels to people struggling for reasons ranging from redundancy, job loss due to injury or sickness, receiving an unexpected bill or having benefits altered or stopped.
This year, the charity has fed 2,600 people in crisis, with 1,000 of these being hungry children.
Salford Central Foodbank, which serves the entire city, gave out enough food for 30,000 meals purely from donations.
The food bank is open from 2pm to 4pm on Tuesday and Friday and from 1pm to 3pm on Monday at The Sanctuary Centre at Salford Quays.
Anyone wishing to donate can call in, email Scott at scott@salfordcentral.foodbank.org.uk or info@salfordcentral.foodbank.org.uk or call 0161 637 4500.
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# Meta-info

Author: Nelson Brochado

Created: 20/01/2017

Updated: 15/03/2022

# Description

Unit tests for the functions in the ands.algorithms.recursion.palindrome
module.
"""

import string
import unittest
from random import choice, randint

from ands.algorithms.recursion.palindrome import (is_palindrome,
                                                  iterative_is_palindrome)

def make_test(func: callable):
    class TestIsPalindrome(unittest.TestCase):
        @staticmethod
        def generate_palindrome(n: int):
            """Generates a palindrome of size `n`"""
            assert n > 0
            if n == 1:
                return choice(string.ascii_letters)

            p = []
            for _ in range(n - 1):
                char = choice(string.ascii_letters)
                p.insert(len(p) // 2, char)
                p.insert(len(p) // 2, char)
            return "".join(p)

        def test_empty_str(self):
            self.assertTrue(func(""))

        def test_size_1(self):
            self.assertTrue(
                func(TestIsPalindrome.generate_palindrome(1)))

        def test_size_2(self):
            self.assertTrue(
                func(TestIsPalindrome.generate_palindrome(2)))

        def test_size_2_not(self):
            self.assertFalse(func("xy"))

        def test_random_size(self):
            n = randint(3, 100)
            self.assertTrue(
                func(TestIsPalindrome.generate_palindrome(n)))

    return TestIsPalindrome

test_is_palindrome_recursively = make_test(is_palindrome)
test_is_palindrome_iteratively = make_test(iterative_is_palindrome)

if __name__ == '__main__':
    unittest.main()

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The Peugeot HR1 is a concept car that was designed by Peugeot for the 2010 Paris Motor Show. It is a supermini SUV and features an innovative hybrid powertrain. Instead of using a diesel linked to an electric motor like in the Peugeot 3008 and Peugeot 508, it uses a 1.2-litre petrol engine. CAR compared the car's styling being "sort of like the shrunken Range Rover Evoque."

Design elements from the car were later used in the Peugeot 2008, which went into production in April 2013. The concept is  long; shorter than the Nissan Juke but longer than the Citroën Lacoste. The Lacoste is the HR1's sister car, and is also a hybrid. The vehicle was also displayed at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, having been announced the previous month.

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Museo Soumaya
Blvd. Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra 303, Granada, 11529 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
| +52 55 1103 9800
Sun, Mon, Wed - Fri 10:30am - 6:30pm
Sat 10:30am - 8pm
The Museo Soumaya, financed by Carlos Slim, the richest man in Mexico, has the ambitions of the Guggenheim Bilbao from the outside. It's a stunning building whose sweeping, soaring curves couldn't help but make it an instant landmark near Polanco, one of Mexico City's ritziest neighborhoods. Inside, the museum recalls the Guggenheim New York, with galleries off of a ramp which spirals down (or up) the building. Unfortunately the museum's permanent collection isn't as impressive as those at either Guggenheim. The Soumaya does have some strengths—one of the world's largest collection of Rodins and some especially noteworthy colonial Mexican works—but it can feel hit or miss, with many undistinguished pieces. Slim's museum is free, however, so you won't regret paying admission even if you just pass through quickly to take in the building itself and some highlights.
Julie Schwietert Collazo
Mexico City's Museo Soumaya
What kind of art does the richest man in the world collect? Visit Museo Soumaya to find out; it's where the eclectic artwork collected by Carlos Slim is housed. The museum, which opened in Polanco in 2011, is free and features a diverse range of work from an equally varied span of time, countries, and artists, including the second largest Rodin collection outside France and work by Mexican masters, among them, the muralists Diego Rivera and David Alfaro Siqueiros. The building itself, designed by Mexican architect Fernando Romero, is worth the visit; an unusual shape, the exterior of the museum is lined with hexagonal aluminum tiles that look like mirrors. The design has been celebrated and criticized equally, but one thing's for sure: it is eye-catching.
Tanvi Chheda
Mexico City has a colorful legacy of art and architecture. Today, museum buildings are often impressive landmarks on their own. Here's a place where art and design align. Built by business mogul Carlos Slim Helú in memory of his wife, the aluminum-tiled Museo Soumaya is like a modern Taj Mahal. Inside the hourglass-shaped building, Slim Helú's 66,000-piece collection features paintings by da Vinci, Picasso, and Dalí and sculptures by Rodin.
The Soumaya Museum is impressive inside and out.
The Soumaya museum in Mexico City holds an impressive collection of over 66,00 works. Some of the most famous artists can be found. During my visit I saw pieces by Diego Rivera, Dali, Rodin, and Van Gogh. The most interesting part of my experience was without a doubt the museum itself, it's architecture captivated me completely. The museum's name is an homage to Carlos Slims late wife whose name was Soumaya. As you may or may not know, Mr. Slim is one of the richest people in the world and this entire project cost about $800 Million to build and organize. Fernando Romero is the architect and did a great job of evoking a sense of movement. The museum looks like a different shape when you look at it from different angles! Did I mention that entry into the museum is free? Score!
John Galante
An incredible find in Mexico City
When you are in Mexico City, one of the must visit sites, is the Museo Somaya. Carlos Slim, Mexico's wealthiest man, named this incredible museum after his wife, and showcases his incredible collection of paintings, sculptures, coins, textiles and objects of art. Several floors, in all white, wind around so viewers and get close to the art yet have the space to take it all in.
Eat Lunch Inside Museo Soumaya
As a solo traveler in Mexico City my goals were to practice my Spanish and meet locals. While visiting Museo Soumaya in the fancy Polanco neighborhood on a weekday I noticed lots of business professionals coming in to eat lunch at the cafeteria. I bought a meal ticket for 100 pesos from the museum shop and joined the crowded communal setting. I had a great time chatting with a couple of local businesswomen and hearing about Mexico City businesses and their culture.
The food served in the cafeteria was delicious and there were many options. On the day I went there were five main dishes, two desserts, as well as salad and fresh fruit. Since everything is included in the meal ticket you can feel free to pick up two or three dishes to try. The only possible downside is that there was only one drink option besides water, a fruit punch, and the museum does not allow beverages to be brought in.
As for the museum, take the ramp up to the top floor to see Renoir, Degas, Monet, and Rodin all in one room. On the other five floors you will find a lot of Mexican artwork and religious pieces. As a lover of architectural design, I also really enjoyed the museum's contemporary structure.
While in the area check out the Polanco neighborhood to see how the Mexican 1% lives and do some window shopping in the city's own Rodeo Drive, Avenida Presidente Masaryk.
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Outstanding Art Collection
The Museo Soumaya has a collection of over 66,000 pieces of art, the majority of which consists of European works from the 15th to the 20th century.The museum also holds Mexican art, religious relics, and historical documents and coins.
The world's largest collection of pre-Hispanic and colonial era coins is displayed here, as well as the largest collection of casts of sculptures by Auguste Rodin outside of France.
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2017 was an interesting year for everyone, Goodlyffe included and 2018 is set to be even more so. Since our last blog post we have been busy with interviews, planning workshops, launching new initiatives and organising events! Here is a quick overview of what we've been up to.


An increasing number of landlords across Canada are refreshing old office space with new build outs in order to attract smaller companies and growth tenants and to remain competitive in markets filled with new office towers and high vacancy rates.
While this concept of office staging isn't relatively new, Werner Dietl, executive vice-president and regional managing director in CBRE's downtown Toronto office, has flagged it as a growing trend over the past 18 months.
According to CBRE's recently released report, Office Staging, fit-outs, primarily a residential practice, are notably increasing in established markets across Canada.
Overall, repositioning small, vacant spaces around the modern needs of potential tenants, from breakout rooms and kitchens to a mix of open concept and private office areas, helps larger landlords compete with other co-working spaces. And landlords of Class B and C properties can better compete with new builds by offering tenants modern amenities and layouts. Startups and smaller enterprises need flexible and creative options. The idea is that if landlords can quickly provide this ready-to-go space with a short-term commitment, as a result, they are also cultivating partnerships and opportunity along the way. According to CBRE Research, one-third of co-working users expect to graduate to leased offices. Until then, these tenants might not want to sign a ten-year lease or may look to Class B buildings, or even alternative environments.
Efficiency is another attractive element from a tenant perspective. The construction and design timeline to process plans and carve out a suite hinders a company or new division from smoothly transitioning into a functional business.
"Larger tenants typically want to build out their offices themselves, whereas growth tenants are focusing their energy on their company growth and don't want to be bogged down with the hassle of designing their office space," Bob MacNicol, senior vice-president of Brookfield Properties, said in the report.
At least in Toronto, it is estimated that office staging costs a landlord between $50 to $100 per square foot, which is often less than what a tenant would pay because landlords are experienced with build outs and economies of scale. They have also developed relationships with contractors whom they use on various projects, which create better bargaining power. Landlords can expect to get a return on their investment after units are turned over because only minor renovations are usually needed. Meanwhile, higher rental rates ($4 to $10 per square foot) offset the price of the initial renovation.
Growth tenants also create a hedge amongst other tenancies, differentiating landlords against others in the marketplace. These types of tenants are necessarily industry specific, but particularly in Toronto and Vancouver, they tend to work in high tech and media. Dietl says landlords don't necessarily need to know what kind of growth tenants will be moving in, as long as there is an open plan that can accommodate work stations versus the more traditional private boardroom style.
When creating that space, it is advised not to build it out too excessively. Tenants are attracted to open concept with flexibility to lay out collaboration spaces to share ideas. The space needs to be left open to plan for that type of work station, along with the furniture designs and equipment that may come with it.
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Mike Benteau, president of paint contractors Elite Trade Painting, provides some tips to keep in mind when considering your property's next paint job.
Cool roofs have replaced traditional asphalt roofing, which was the norm for decades thanks to there being little concern for insulation and heat loss.
As Canada moves to adopt a "net-zero energy ready" model by 2030, changes to the National Building Code will hold new property constructions and retrofits to more stringent energy usage guidelines.
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Wavies, our curl pattern isn't consistent. I know all about it. It's one of the hallmarks of being a wavy. But it drives you CRAZY. I've been there. Perfecting my hair on the daily, and whipping my waves into shape with every wash day! But if you've been following my wavy hair journey on Instagram , you know I'm entering into a new phase of my journey--one of real acceptance, and embracing my texture, despite its imperfections. It's not easy. So while I may not be in pursuit of perfection as often as I used to be, I know there will always be those special occasions where I do need to make sure these waves look as consistent as possible, all around my head. So if and when you're in the same boat, here are my very favorite techniques for achieving defined waves.
Enhancing waves and curls start in the shower--with your conditioner, and then leave-in and product applications. Squish to Condish was created by stylist Melissa Stites, and you can read about her exact method on her blog.
Allegedly named after NaturallyCurly CurlTalk contributor Smasters467, the curly girl who created and shared the benefits of this method in the hair forum several years ago, Smasters very simply involves applying a second layer of product to your halfway-dry hair. You can either choose to air dry or diffuse or a combination of the two. In my experience, it works best to apply a hold product (as opposed to a moisture product), such as mousse, custard or gel--whatever you've used that day, or whatever you have handy, with wet hands to minimize frizz. I just smooth it over and scrunch it in, in large sections, then finish diffusing. If you just have a straight section or two you're dealing with, you could apply it just to those sections to 'even out' your curl pattern. If you'd like to see a demonstration, here's a video of mine on the subject.
The back of my head is much less textured than the front. Allowing my wavier front pieces to air dry while diffusing just the back is another way I can create a more consistent curl pattern all around my head. If you have a similar problem--a large, straighter area--diffusing just that section can help encourage and 'set' additional texture to help match your curl pattern around the rest of your head. Sounds kooky, but give it a shot!
This trick is for those straight pieces--the small curl clumps here and there that just refuse to curl. Of course, you could do them all over, like Ava, below, or just on a piece to touch up here and there. Personally, I like to fix these pieces once the rest of my hair is already completely dry so I can easily see which curls need the most work. It's simple: Take a dab of gel, enhancer, custard--whatever 'hold' product you like--and smooth it down that curl clump (a curl clump is just a group of hairs with the same curl pattern that usually stay together), twirl it around your wet/damp finger (to help prevent frizz) until your finger touches your scalp. My personal favorite product to use for this purpose is Raw Curls Anti-Frizz Spray. From here you can hold it for 10-20 seconds and then gently unwind it from your finger and leave it to 'set', or use a bobby pin or other clip to secure it against your scalp for a few minutes. (I quickly show how I do this in my Holy Grails video.) The longer you leave it the curlier it will be. If it's too curly once you remove the pin, just smooth down it with a little water to elongate the curl.
What are your go-to techniques for getting defined waves? Let me know in the comments below.


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One of the primary benefits associated with tiled floor surfaces is the simple maintenance. Tiles have been used for years and years to provide a durable layered surface that is hygienic and easy to completely clean. Not needing any special cleaning alternatives, tiles are easiest to completely clean than most floors options.
Choosing ceramic or porcelain tiles, no matter – they can be very easily fixed if damaged. Continue to keep an additional box of tiles for future fixes because often there are differences between two batches. You can choose from a number of colours and designs, for indoors and outdoors. Timber look tiles especially are extremely popular as a patio flooring option. Tiles also offer the advantage of being waterproof, if you have a dishwasher or washer leak, they can be easily washed without harm. Not everyone prefers this kind of flooring, because of their harsh mother nature. They are considered as not suitable for a comfortable living.
Timber floor coverings options come in two types. Wood flooring is constructed as an individual little bit of timber and the constructed wood is made up of four to five layers of timber fused together.
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I Agree With Kyle: Kendrick, Bullpen Unravel in 12-6 Loss
By Justin Klugh
"Yeah, it was a bad outing.–Kyle Kendrick"
Cole Hamels gave the Phillies the chance to win the series, and Kyle took that chance, threw it a slow-moving, ill-advised fastball up in the zone, and watched it circle the bases, laughing at him relentlessly.
It's hell being Kyle. Just ask Kyle.
""I guess that's how it is with me. It's been, 'What have you done for me lately?"–Kyle Kendrick"
It's also, "Oh, that's right… you've been horrible."
That's unfair. Kyle is a career space-filler. And he doesn't have the versatility or raw talent to be the guy he is always asked to be. He didn't ask the Phillies to trade Joe Blanton or get hurt all the time. He just gets handed the baseball and told where to stand.
Sometimes he even does that well.
Not last night though. Jimmy Rollins led the party off with a home run, giving the Phillies an immediate taste of victory. It would turn to ash in their mouths as Kendrick trotted out to the mound in the second inning, during which he walked three Braves and surrendered three hits, leading to an ungodly amount of Braves. In the fourth, he got dinged by past and future Phillie Michael Bourn to make it 6-1.
This year, each sign of hope, each positive step, has been equalized by a gaping hole. Ryan Howard heroically tied the game with a three-run home run in the fifth; a glorious statement to a Braves team convinced they were at the controls of a steam roller. Unfortunately, the bullpen took over from there–obviously they weren't going to let Kendrick back out there–and provided about as much dominance as Kyle.
For 2.2 innings, Raul Valdes and Michael Schwimer combined for no hits, no runs, and four K's. Very nice, fellas.
Over the next 3.0 innings, Antonio Bastardo, Josh Lindblom, and Jeremy Horst combined for three hits, six runs, and SIX WALKS.
So naturally we lost the game and Chipper Jones got to go home cackling like an idiot.
DOM WATCH 2012: Another RBI double.
When It All Went Wrong
Oh I don't know, maybe at some point during one of the SIX GOD DAMN WALKS given up the by the bullpen, someone came up with the theory that "Hey… we may not pull this one out."
Most Attractive Play
Howard's three run shot had all the staying power of his Game One of the 2011 NLDS home run. Unfortunately it became far less relevant.
His defensive prowess, however, will always be news.
The lineup, for trying.


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The Department of Geological Sciences at the University of Florida, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences invites applications for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-accruing position at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning August 16, 2021. We invite applicants in all areas of observational, theoretical and computational geosciences who specialize in using artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in their research. We particularly encourage applicants in the areas of natural hazards, climate change, solid Earth geophysics, remote sensing, or allied Earth system fields. The Geological Sciences department at UF has developed a strong expertise in high-performance numerical computing of Earth System dynamics, providing an ideal context for future work and collaborations involving AI/ML research in the Earth Sciences. This position is part of a new AI/ML hiring initiative at the University of Florida (https://ai.ufl.edu) coinciding with the development of the new HiPerGator AI NVIDIA GPU SuperPod architecture, the world's fastest supercomputer in higher education (https://news.ufl.edu/2020/07/nvidia-partnership/). Applicants should have a PhD or have completed the PhD requirements by August 2021. The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, and includes a full benefits package.
The successful candidate will have a strong, established research program in some aspect of AI/ML that complements current Departmental research endeavors, a compelling plan for future research, and the ability to contribute significantly to graduate education and the mentoring of graduate students. The University and Department are committed to introducing AI/ML widely and at all levels of instruction. Information about the Department can be found at geology.ufl.edu.
The Department of Geological Sciences is committed to maintaining an environment that welcomes diversity of ability, class, ethnicity/race, gender identity and expression. We particularly welcome applicants who can contribute to such an environment through their scholarship, teaching, mentoring, and professional service. Please see http://geology.ufl.edu/department/diversity-equity-and-inclusion/ for more information about diversity and inclusion in the Department of Geological Sciences. The University and greater Gainesville community enjoy a diversity of cultural events, restaurants, year-round outdoor recreational activities, and social opportunities.
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Applications will be reviewed beginning February 1, 2021, and the position will remain open until filled. Only complete applications will be reviewed at this time. Applications received after this date may be considered at the discretion of the committee and/or hiring authority.
Inquiries about the position should be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Raymond Russo (rrusso@ufl.edu).
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In the space of a few months, Beth's sister dies of breast cancer, she herself is diagnosed, and after a double mastectomy her husband leaves her. She returns to live with her grandmother and withdraws into herself, only venturing out for her job as a dog trainer.
When her grandmother gives her a trip to Australia for her birthday she is reluctant to leave the austere life she has built for herself after the divorce. But despite her misgivings a week later she finds herself driving along a dry dusty road in the Margaret River wine making region of Western Australia, her destination a small cabin on a working farm.
As she settles in, she makes new friends, among them Clayton who runs a vineyard in the area. Their attraction is immediate but her scars run deeper than the surgeons knife, and for his part Clayton's mother died of cancer and he is terrified of starting a relationship with Beth only to have her taken from him.
Summer Harvest is something of a hybrid. It combines the best elements of Contemporary Romance with what is essentially Women's Fiction and it manages to effortlessly avoid the pitfalls of both. I wouldn't call it a fun read, it's serious and occasionally emotionally fraught but ultimately it's emotionally satisfying and I loved it.
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This book is on the top of my reading list for this year.


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Taylor Swift And Katy Perry Feud Was Fueled By John Mayer
Loren Petisce
Loren Petisce Published: September 10, 2014
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Taylor Swift and Katy Perry seem to be in a feud, and it all started with John Mayer.
PageSix, during her new Rolling Stones interview, Taylor Swift mentioned an enemy that was her inspiration for her new song "Bad Blood". Later on, Katy Perry tweeted
this which is believed to be a direct 'dig' at Taylor.
Oh, we're just straight-up enemies. And it wasn't even about a guy! It had to do with business.
In the interview, Taylor Swift had this to say regarding Katy Perry, "Oh, we're just straight-up enemies. And it wasn't even about a guy! It had to do with business. She basically tried to sabotage an entire arena tour. She tried to hire a bunch of people out from under me. I don't think there would be any personal problem if she weren't competitive."
Of course the two stars both had previously dated John Mayer, and that may have something to do with the feud as well.
Taylor and John Mayer started dating in 2010. After they broke up, she released the song "Dear John" that took major jabs at the singer about his manipulation of her and playing his "dark and twisted games".
Katy and John Mayer started dating in 2012. That was when John admitted he was really humiliated by Swift's song. After that, Katy slowly started to give Taylor the cold shoulder. Taylor also stated in the interview that she thought her and Katy were friends but at award shows, she always felt like Katy was insulting her.
It was also reported a while back that a few of Taylor's dancers left to go with Katy during her tour.
Unfortunately, reps for both singers weren't able to be reached for comment.
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Click here for more information from the City of Dallas about watering your lawn.
Regular garbage and "bulky trash" pick-up is handled differently in BTW. Each is a service of the City of Dallas. Both the Grey Garbage bins and the Blue Recycling Bins will be emptied every Friday for our neighborhood. You should have both bins out at the edge of your driveway by 7:00 am on Friday mornings.
It is against City of Dallas law to place large items or bulky trash out on the side walk in front of one's home more than 4 days prior to the pick-up week in question. In other words, no sooner than the Thursday before the Monday of the pick-up week. Violators can be - and often are - FINED by police and/or codes inspectors for violations of this city code.
The City will issue you a free blue rolling cart to hold your recyclables. To request a rolling cart, contact the City at 214-670-5111 or 3-1-1, or visit the City of Dallas Recycling website.
Recycling is easy! There is no need to separate glass from plastic or paper. Just toss all the recyclable materials into the cart and place it by the alley.
Paper products may also be placed in the recycling bins located in the parking lot at Mitchell Elementary School at the corner of Voss and Briargrove.
To find out where to recycle electronic and computer equipment, paint and household chemicals, or other hazardous materials, consult your BTW Directory or visit the City of Dallas Recycling website.
Also, note that UPS stores will accept Styrofoam packing (solid or "peanuts") for recycling in any of their stores. This material lasts virtually forever, so please try to keep it out of our landfills.
Plastics, glass, and cans should be rinsed. Lids are not recycled. Aerosol cans should be empty.
Bulky trash and large items that cannot fit into the containers with rollers are picked up only once per month. Items of this sort must be placed on the sidewalk in front of your house. Monthly pick-ups occur beginning at 7am on the first Monday of each month. Watch for the reminder signs which will be posted around the neighborhood.
This link takes you to an interactive city map where you can input your specific address and get the exact information on garbage days for your address, recycling day, etc.


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Energy, Environment, Technology & Society
How could we use space's challenging environment to our advantage?
If we are going to be a space-faring species, we need to understand what's out there.
Could plasma power new types of space missions? | Unsplash/Juskteez Vu
When explorers venture into the great unknown of outer space, they must bring along everything they need.
This adds expense and complexity to an already ambitious endeavor — and limits where spacecraft can go. As a way to ease that packing burden, Sigrid Close, associate professor of aeronautics and astronautics at Stanford University, is finding ways to treat the space environment as a collection of resources.
"For us to be a space-faring species, we need to better understand what's out there," said Nicolas Lee, research engineer in Close's lab and her former graduate student. "We want to open up access to the solar system in a way that takes advantage of the space environment, while also protecting our spacecraft from it."
The Space Environment and Satellite Systems lab members don't expect to pluck food and water from the cosmos. Instead, they are focused on plasma — the collection of gaseous charged particles that surrounds planets and asteroids. They think plasma could power longer range spacecraft or enable a new way of surveying asteroids for mining, an application that could provide possible materials for use on Earth and in space.
"We like ideas that verge on science fiction," Close said. "We have to do work that's revolutionary, rather than only evolutionary, if we're going to get to that next step in space exploration."
Plasma power
We can witness plasma as lightning and in neon signs but it's also abundant throughout the universe in places with strong magnetic fields — the sun is big ball of plasma and the Earth's upper atmosphere is plasma, too. The Close lab has set its sights on plasma because spacecraft are regularly immersed in it.
One idea the researchers have is to power spacecraft or their subsystems with plasma. As spacecraft venture farther from the sun, they cannot rely on solar power. But in passing by certain planets, like Jupiter and Saturn, they can become surrounded by higher density plasma, which causes the vehicles to build up a negative charge. The researchers are hoping they could capture that charge to power spacecraft on their way out of the solar system.
"If it works, it has the ability to expand the types of missions that we can actually fly," said Sean Young, a graduate student working with Close on this project, which is part of a NASA Space Technology Research Fellowship. "We could do many missions with CubeSats — small, modular satellites — in the outer solar system that we wouldn't be able to do now."
As for its role in asteroid mining, the lab scientists think the small plumes of plasma that an asteroid emits after a meteoroid strike could reveal the materials within. Working off this idea, they have proposed a parent spacecraft that distributes 10 to 20 small sensors around an asteroid to report the location, timing and speed of plasma that washes over them. These measurements could indicate whether the asteroid contains water, organics or any elements of interest.
This set of spacecraft and sensors would weigh somewhere between one-fifth and half as much as systems currently sent to explore asteroids, which means one mission could send out several sets to explore multiple asteroids at once. The project is called Meteoroid Impact Detection for Exploration of Asteroids (MIDEA) and is part of the NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts Program, which funds radically innovative visions that are in the early stages of development.
Our connection to space
Close pictures her work as part of a larger story of aspirational space research that has previously led to versatile innovations, including GPS, laptops, water purifiers, wireless headsets and artificial limbs. Where some only see the hype around setting up colonies on the moon or Mars, Close sees technologies that could someday allow people to stay on Earth in the face of extreme environmental changes.
"Many people don't understand why we spend our resources on space research and exploration when we could use them on something else," Close said. "But we've all benefited so much from the space program and there's so much more to discover."
Sigrid Close, associate professor of aeronautics and astronautics and, by courtesy, of electrical engineering.
Aeronautics and Astronautics, Electrical Engineering
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Speaking from Silence
"OUR JOB is to love others without stopping to inquire whether or not they are worthy. That is not our business and, in fact, it is nobody's business. What we are asked to do is to love, and this love itself will render both ourselves and our neighbors worthy," thus wrote Thomas Merton, one of the most influential American Catholic authors of the 20th century.
In the twenty-three years after Thomas Merton's 1968 visit with the Dalai Lama in Dharamsala, India, the leader of Tibetan Buddhists never forgot Merton, nor their encounter. In his autobiography, Freedom In Exile, (published in 1991) the Dalai Lama described Merton in these glowing words: "More striking than his outward appearance, which was memorable in itself, was the inner life that he manifested. I could see that he was a truly humble and deeply spiritual man. This was the first time I had been struck by such a feeling of spirituality in anyone who professed Christianity... It was Merton who first introduced me to the real meaning of the word 'Christian.'"
Many regard Thomas Merton as the most influential American Catholic writer of the 20th century. Before his premature death at the young age of 53, Merton would write a best-selling autobiography, dozens of books, hundreds of poems and scores of magazine articles, all exploring and expanding what it means to live an authentic spiritual life.
Wayward youth
Thomas Merton was born in Prades, France, on January 31, 1915. His mother, Ruth, was an American and his father, Owen, a New Zealanader. Both parents were aspiring but struggling artists. When Thomas was 6, his mother died of stomach cancer (1921). Ten years later, his father also died after a brief illness. By age 16, Thomas Merton was completely orphaned and taken in by an aunt and uncle in London.
He received a scholarship to Cambridge. His first year, however, was not devoted to studies but to campus social life. Lured by alcohol and the friendship of women his grades suffered and his scholarship was not renewed. His family insisted he return to the United States, and made it possible for him to enrol at Columbia University, where he eventually earned both a bachelor's and a master's degree in English literature.
Trappist monk
While at Columbia, Merton was drawn to socialist and Marxist political theory, as well as to Roman Catholic theology. In 1938 he was formally received into the Catholic Church, culminating in months of serious study and reading of Catholic writers. Three years later he entered the Abbey of Gethsemani in rural Kentucky, where he joined The Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance (also known as 'Trappists'). Merton took the vows of the Cistercians: poverty, chastity, stability, fidelity to monastic life, and obedience. Contrary to common perception, the Cistercians do not take a vow of silence, but Trappist monks speak only when it is absolutely necessary. Small talk and idle chatter is discouraged. In 1949, he was ordained to the priesthood. and given the name of Father Louis. At the Abbey, Merton engaged in daily prayer, meditation, and labour. Recognizing his writing talents and believing they would be helpful to others seeking spiritual direction, Merton's superiors insisted that he continue writing.
Action and mission
In 1948 he published his autobiography The Seven Story Mountain. It chronicled his conversion to Catholicism, and became an unlikely best seller appealing to a generation of post-war readers thirsting for spiritual values. The success of this book gave him access to a wide range of persons – poets, writers, Buddhists, Jews, Hindus, Sufis, social activists – with whom he began to meet and correspond. These activities kept him engaged with the world while at the same time living a monastic and contemplative life.
As important issues, such as civil rights and the Vietnam War emerged, Merton felt he needed to move from silence and solitude to action and mission. In a 1961 letter written to the Catholic social activist Dorothy Day, he said: "I don't feel that I can in conscience at a time like this, go on writing just about things like meditation, though that has its point. I cannot just bury my head in a lot of rather tiny and secondary monastic studies either. I think I have to face the big issues, the life-and-death issues."
War is our enemy
Thus as the Vietnam War expanded and exploded on the American conscience, Merton could not remain silent, and he became an eloquent voice for peace and non-violence. In No Man Is An Island, Merton discounted the idea of an enemy writing: "Violence rests on the assumption that the enemy and I are entirely different: the enemy is evil and I am good. The enemy must be destroyed but I must be saved. But love sees things differently. It sees that even the enemy suffers from the same sorrows and limitation that I do. That we both have the same hopes, the same needs, the same aspiration for peaceful and harmonious human life. And that death is the same for both of us. Then love may perhaps show me that my brother is not really my enemy, and that war is both his enemy and mine. War is our enemy. Then peace becomes possible."
As the Vietnam war intensified, so did Merton's feelings about the insanity of that war, and of war in general. Writing for the Catholic Worker magazine, Merton challenged Christians to struggle against war: "What is the place of the Christian in all this? Is he simply to fold his hands and resign himself to the worst, accepting it as the inescapable will of God and preparing himself to enter heaven with a sigh of relief?... Or, worse still, should he take a hard-headed and 'practical' attitude about it and join in the madness of the warmakers, calculating how by a 'first strike', the glorious Christian West can eliminate atheistic communism for all time... The duty of the Christian in this crisis is to strive with all his power and intelligence, with his faith, hope in Christ, and love for God and man, to do the one task which God has imposed… work for the total abolition of war. There can be no question that unless war is abolished the world will remain constantly in a state of madness."
Silence & prayer
In the last three years of his life he lived privately in a hermitage on the Abbey grounds in order to further deepen solitude in his life. Though he wrote and spoke out on social issues, Merton also valued meditation, contemplation, reflection and silence. Writing specifically to a group of students at the University of Louisville, he challenged them to discover the power of silence: "We are perhaps too talkative, too activistic, in our conception of the Christian life. Our service of God and of the Church does not consist only in talking and doing. It can also consist in periods of silence, listening, waiting… silence has many dimensions. It can be a regression and an escape, a loss of self, or it can be presence, awareness, unification, self-discovery. Negative silence blurs and confuses our identity, and we lapse into daydreams or diffusive anxieties. Positive silence pulls us together and makes us realize who we are, who we might be and the distance between the two."
Along with silence, prayer was an important spiritual discipline for Merton. When the Pakistani Sufi scholar Abdul Aziz corresponded with Merton and asked about his prayer life, Merton explained: "Strictly speaking I have a very simple way of prayer. It is centered entirely on attention to the presence of God and to His will and His love… my prayer tends very much toward what you call fana (annihilation of the self). There is in my heart this great thirst to recognize totally the nothingness of all that is not God. My prayer is then a kind of praise rising up out of the center of Nothing and Silence... it is not 'thinking about' anything, but a direct seeking of the Face of the Invisible, which cannot be found unless we become lost in Him who is Invisible."
As a Trappist monk and a Roman Catholic priest, Merton reached out pastorally to individuals in need. For example, when Martin Luther King, Jr., was assassinated on 4 April, 1968, Merton wrote this kind and tender pastoral letter to Coretta Scott King: "Let me only say how deeply I share your personal grief as well as the shock which pervades the whole nation. He has done the greatest thing anyone can do. In imitation of his Master he has laid down his life for his friends and enemies... he will go down in history as one of our greatest citizens. My prayers are with you and with him. May he find the rest and reward which God has promised to all who trust in His mercy. This morning my Eucharistic offering will be for him and for you."
A similar letter of pastoral concern was written to Ethel Kennedy after the killing of Robert F. Kennedy on 5 June, 1968. "It is hard to say anything that is capable of measuring the shock and sorrow of Bobby's tragic immolation. Nowadays we tend to expect almost anything, but there was something particularly awful and traumatic about this, just because Bobby represented a very real hope for the whole country and for the world... Naturally I have said Masses for Bobby and I remember all of you at the altar. More and more we are forced to realized that God is our only real hope in the stark mystery of what we are all up against... Courage and peace be with you. My love to all the family, and God bless you."
Interest in Buddhism
Merton increasingly became curious about Asian religions, especially Buddhism, so he reached out to various Buddhist leaders such as Thich Nhat Hanh, D. T. Suzuki and the Dalai Lama. In November of 1968 he travelled to India, where he had been invited to speak at a meeting of Asian Catholic monks. He made arrangements to spend eight days in Dharamsala, the headquarters of the Tibetan Government in Exile and residence of the Dalai Lama, who was then a young man of 33. Merton spent his time there in prayer, meditation, and meetings with Tibetan masters. He was also given three hours to converse with the Dalai Lama, whom he described as deeply "monastic and mystical." The Trappist monk and the Tibetan leader "spoke almost entirely about the life of meditation."
It was obvious that Merton was intrigued and impressed by the spiritual similarities between the meditation of Tibetan monks and those of Christians practicing mediation in monastic settings. In a letter from Asia written to friends, Merton said that "my contacts with Asian monks have been very fruitful and rewarding. We seem to understand one another very well… they are specialists in meditation and contemplation. This is what appeals to me most. It is invaluable to have direct contact with people who have really put in a lifetime of hard work in training their minds and liberating themselves from passion and illusion."
Sadly, Merton died while on that Asian trip. On 7 December,1968, he arrived in Bangkok, Thailand, where he was accidentally electrocuted, the result of a defective wire on a fan. Merton was 53 years old. Editors of the New York Times felt that Merton's impact and influence as a spiritual writer merited an obituary on the front page of their newspaper. His body was flown back to the United States on a military plane, and he was buried on the grounds of his beloved Gethsemani Abbey.
LIVING THE LEGACY
The International Thomas Merton Society (ITMS) came into being in 1987 to promote a greater knowledge of the writings of Thomas Merton. It is governed by a volunteer board. The Society awards grants to researchers and scholarships to youth. It encourages a variety of activities such as Merton retreats. Local Chapters and global ITMS Affiliates reflect a wide range of personal interest and approaches to Thomas Merton.
Members of the ITMS receive information about events connected with Thomas Merton at international, national, regional, and local levels. Members receive The Merton Seasonal and ITMS Newsletter. Members can also purchase The Merton Annual at a special rate. Members have access to the rich collection of Merton manuscripts, photos, drawings, and memorabilia at the Thomas Merton Center at Bellarmine University in Louisville, Kentucky.
To celebrate the 100th anniversary of Thomas Merton's birth, the ITMS is hosting its biennial meeting at Bellarmine University, which is nearby Merton's monastery, the Abbey of Gethsemani. The conference, Merton 100: Living the Legacy, runs June 4-7, 2015. Plenary speakers include the Rt. Revd. Rowan Williams, Fr. Bryan Massingale, Christine Bochen, and James Finley. Members of ITMS receive a discount to attend. For more information, please visit: www.merton.org/2015.


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Bid to build new Sandown hotel on green belt land
A BID to build a 109-bedroom hotel on green belt land in Esher would save the commercial viability of the town's best-known asset, says the director of Sandown Park Racecourse.
But public support is crucial if a proposed full planning application is to be successful.
With race days at Sandown limited to 29 per year to preserve the turf quality, Sandown Park is becoming increasingly reliant on conferences and exhibitions to make ends meet.
However, the changing nature of technology means video-conferencing has replaced shorter meetings and, if conferences are booked, they are usually required over more than one day, giving rise to the need for overnight accommodation.
To keep pace with the changing market, Sandown Park now plans to demolish its 21-bed Sandown Park Lodge Hotel and build a 109-bedroomed replacement.
David Mackinnon, managing director of the racecourse, said: "There is a shortage of hotel accommodation in Surrey in general and in this area in particular and without that accommodation we cannot hope to increase our viability as a conference venue."
But Sandown Park lies entirely within the green belt and, to get plans approved, the organisation will have to prove there are "special circumstances" to allow the development.
Although the proposals have been years in the offing, Mr Mackinnon wants to ensure members of the public are actively involved and the views of the people and businesses of Esher are taken into account.
"We have not submitted a planning application yet," he said. "First, we want to consult properly with the people of the town to ensure their views are taken into consideration."
Sandown's proposals include the demolition of the current lodge and its replacement with a new hotel, improved pedestrian access between the town centre and the racecourse, the replacement and relocation of the public toilets, upgrading of the bus stop and improved landscaping along Ports-mouth Road, and the relocation and improvement of the jockeys' hospital and the stable lads' and girls' canteen, currently housed behind the lodge.
The full proposals will be on display at an exhibition today (Wednesday), between 4pm and 8pm, in the Solario Suite, First Floor, Sandown Park grandstand, and on Saturday, between 11am and 4pm, at Sandown Park Lodge.
Mr Mackinnon said: "We wanted to make sure the members of the community had a chance to comment on our plans before we submitted a planning application.
"We believe that is the right way round to approach this, as Sandown Park always aims to be a good neighbour.
"When we do put in an application, it will be for full planning permission."
A leaflet describing the proposals and giving an open invitation to attend the exhibition has been delivered to 4,000 businesses and homes around the town.
Mr Mackinnon added: "We hope as many people as possible will come and see the proposals and let us know what they think of them."
Sandown Park Racecourse


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Q: Compare to newline windows C++ I have this simple code:
string isNewline(string text)
{
    string toReturn;
    text == "\r\n" ? toReturn = "(newline)" : toReturn = text;
    return toReturn;
}

this function never returns a "(newline)" string, so I'm guessing that my comparison with newline character is wrong. How can I correct this?
PS. Windows function

A: There is nothing wrong with your isNewline function.
The problem is how you get the string to be passed to isNewline function.
I suspect you use something like getline(fin,aLine)  to get the string like below?
while(getline(fin,aLine)){
   cout<<aLine<<endl; //aLine will never contain newline character because getline never save it
   cout<<isNewline(aLine)<<endl; // so this will never output "(newline)"
}

getline does not save the newline character into aLine

A: #include <string>
#include <iostream>
using namespace std;

string isNewline(string text)
{
    string toReturn;
    text == "\r\n" ? toReturn = "(newline)" : toReturn = text;
    return toReturn;
}

int main() {
    cout << isNewline( "\r\n" ) << "\n";
    cout << isNewline( "zod" ) << "\n";
}

prints:
(newline)
zod

Note that you really want to be passing the string as a const::string &

A: Is not a good ideia to use assignment inside a conditional operator.
But, there are anothers way to do the same thing. Look..
Use this:
string isNewline(string text)
{
    return (text == "\r\n" ? "(newline)" : text);
}

or
string isNewline(string text)
{
    string toReturn;
    toReturn = text == "\r\n" ? "(newline)" : text;
    return toReturn
}

I hope help you!

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Conservation easement testimony elicits…
Conservation easement testimony elicits impassioned plea from Sonnenberg
By Jeff Rice | ricej@journal-advocate.com | Sterling Journal-Advocate
PUBLISHED: December 20, 2018 at 2:41 pm | UPDATED: May 8, 2019 at 12:48 pm
At the end of a long day, Alan Gentz sat before the remnants of the Joint Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources and recounted the story he had told numerous times before to legislative committees – the State of Colorado promised him income tax credits in exchange for putting some of his land into a conservation easement, but when the economic crash came the state broke its promise and clawed back those tax credits.
Gents wants either his money or his land back.
When it was over, state Sen. Jerry Sonnenberg, R-Sterling made an impassioned plea to his fellow legislators to help him "fix this."
Gentz, his wife Julie, and Lamar farm owner Jillane Hixon testified Wednesday before the joint committee at the invitation of committee chairman Sen. Jerry Sonnenberg, R-Sterling. Their testimony came at the end of a six-hour wait while the committee heard a series of mandatory reports from state agencies. They'd been told the hearing would begin at 10:30 a.m. but, on arrival, discovered their testimony wasn't scheduled until 4 p.m.
Finally, shortly before 5 p.m., Hixon was called to tell her story. Most of the score of legislators who'd started the day had drifted away as the day wore on, and only a handful were present to hear Hixon's testimony.
In a nutshell, Hixon saw the conservation easement as a way to save her wheat farm in southeastern Colorado. By turning some of her land over to the state in a conservation easement, she could reap hundreds of thousands of dollars in income tax credits. Although she had no need for the credits herself – "We're farmers, we don't earn enough to pay taxes," she said – the law allowed her to sell the tax credits to wealthy Coloradans, raising needed revenue to keep the farm going.
But when state officials realized how much they were giving away in forgiven income taxes, they retroactively rejected the land appraisals on which Hixon's tax credits were based. Her 30 tax credit buyers sued her, the state demanded its money back with interest and penalties, and Hixon's farm teetered on the brink of foreclosure. She had to re-mortgage her farm to pay back the tax credits after years of legal wrangling. And although she'll be paying on that debt for the next 20 years, the state refuses to relinquish its hold on the acreage she committed to the conservation easement.
Hixon is one of nearly 800 landowners now suing the state in federal court over the broken promises of tax credits.
"They pulled 800 of us through a knothole," Hixon said, describing the years of stress she's endured dealing with the situation.
Julie Gentz of Sterling, along with her husband Alan, told a similar story. They, too, have joined the federal lawsuit, although they managed to settle with the state.
The three weren't there just to complain, however, They also had some recommendations – suggestions they'd made to the Conservation Easement Oversight Committee to be include in a "working group" report, but were never included in the final report.
First, they want to be made whole, preferably by returning to them the tax credits originally granted and later clawed back. Failing that, they want the conservation easements extinguished.
They also want the third-party sale of tax credits prohibited. Hixon and the Gentzes said the only people who benefitted from third-party sales are so-called tax credit brokers who arrange the sales for a fee, but have no liability of the credits are later disallowed.
And they want the conservation easement system moved out of the Department of Regulatory Agencies and into the Department of Agriculture, since the vast majority of the land protected by conservation easements is farm and ranch land.
At the conclusion of testimony Sonnenberg voiced his frustration with what he sees as an ongoing injustice that some state officials seem to have no interest in righting.
"We sat down in a room and hashed out an agreement, and that was (House Bill) 1291," he said. "Part of that agreement was a working group, which somehow became a survey. (CEOC) followed the letter of the law, but they did not honor our agreement."
He then issued an impassioned plea to his fellow legislators.
"How do we deal with those people we have destroyed?" Sonnenberg said. "How do we make these people whole? That was supposed to be part of this discussion. These people have been wronged and they need your help. I need your help. I ask that we work together to resolve this."
Rep. Dylan Roberts of Steamboat Springs, the lone remaining Democrat on the panel at the end of the day, promised his support.
"I want to work with Sen. Sonnenberg on this," he said. "This is not a partisan issue, and thank you, Senator, for your passion."
Rep. Kimmi Lewis, R-Kim, who has previously tried to push through bills to repair the conservation easement system, said she would again introduce legislation in January "to clean up what's been done."
Sonnenberg said he will submit his own report, based on input from a working group he convened in October, sometime during the coming legislative session.
Jeff Rice: 970-526-9283, ricej@journal-advocate.com
Jeff Rice is a reporter for the Journal-Advocate. He rejoined the paper in July 2016.


ESMA published its annual market share calculation for the EU registered credit rating agencies (CRAs). The purpose of the market share calculation is to facilitate issuers and related third parties in their evaluation of a CRA with no more than 10% total market share in the EU.
The CRA Regulation, under Article 8d, specifies that issuers or related third parties are required to consider appointing a CRA with no more than 10% total market share whenever they intend to appoint one or more CRAs to rate an issuance or entity. The publication aims to guide the user through the requirements of Article 8d. It also provides background and guidance on how the market share calculation is performed and should be used. This market share calculation is valid for use from its date of publication and applicable until the date of publication of the next market share calculation in 2018. This document provides a list of CRAs registered in the EU alongside their percentage of total market share. It provides an overview of the type of credit ratings offered by each CRA registered in the EU, along with a breakdown (by type) of credit ratings as a percentage of the overall issuance of each CRA. The document also covers details on the Common Supervisory Approach and Standard Form adopted by ESMA members in respect of Article 8d.


Restores the grandfathering of properties, including when they are resold by the current owner. The measure also rolls back full-risk rates increases for properties that have been resold since the law was passed in mid-2012.
Caps the annual increase at 18% for any individual policy per year, and sets a minimum annual increase to average 5% across a property class.
Clarifies that rates for properties newly mapped into special flood hazard areas will get the grandfathered rate for one policy year and then see the standard rate increases.
Mandates that the FEMA administrator must try to minimize the number of insurance policies that annually cost more than one percent of the value of the property being insured.
To help pay for the changes, the bill calls for charging every flood policy a surcharge; $25 on residential properties, and of $250 on businesses and second homes. Revenue from the assessments would be placed in the NFIP reserve fund.
Allows for premiums to be paid in monthly installments.
Eliminates the mandatory requirement that policyholders buy coverage for detached buildings such as sheds and garages.
Adds requirements to mapping procedures, including that FEMA must notify each affected community of a new model that will impact their rate and provide a 30 day period for such communities to consult with FEMA regarding the appropriateness of the model.
FEMA will have 18 months rather than two years to complete the long-awaited affordability study.
The bill does not repeal the Biggert-Waters provision mandating that those with a second home in a flood zone and those with properties that have repeatedly been flooded will continue to have their premiums increase until they reach actuarial rates.
The House bill as released goes even farther than the Senate bill. The House leadership had originally planned to vote on their bill last week but couldn't because they lacked the votes necessary in the Republican caucus to pass the legislation. Since then leadership has been in negotiation with House Democrats making numerous edits to the legislation in an effort to secure Democratic votes.
Democratic support will be necessary for the bill to pass, since conservative groups, such as the Club for Growth, have come out firmly against it. The job is made more difficult because the leadership is bringing the bill to a vote through an expedited process called suspension of the rules, which means they will need a two-thirds majority to pass it instead of the usual method of a simple majority.
House Republicans are also being mindful of the need for the Democratic-controlled Senate to pass anything they produce out of the House. This reality is another reason why House leadership has tried to gain Democratic support for any bill they bring to the floor. The Senate passed bill from late January was a nonstarter in the House. Key senators have now indicated their willingness to consider the House modification bill being written now—if it passes the House.
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