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5 x 9cm 6-layer 0.007" design rule pcb Done on OrCAD!!
1. When designing my pcb I got stuck with the DRAM design (I'd never done DRAM before, only SRAM). Looking for a solution I found the LART pages, and 'borrowed' part of their DRAM interface circuit!
2. Once my pcb was built, I found that my ARM Multi-ICE JTAG emulator wouldn't work.....so I downloaded the Jflash JTAG driver, modified the code for my hardware layout, and for Atmel PEROM flash.
3. The GNU toolchain (GCC 2.95.2) works absolutely perfectly for me when cross compiling under Linux Mandrake 2.4.3-20mdk, thanks to Russell King, the LART people, and others.
4. blob. After playing with my own bootloader for a while, I grabbed blob2.02 and again modified it for my hardware (memory locations and flash device type) - it works fine for me!
5. When I designed my pcb I definitely wanted to run linux on it, but had no idea how to get started. What did I need? Well a quick look at the LART website showed me exactly how to compile my own linux kernel. I just needed to change some memory and other hardcoded definitions in the kernel source, and compile as if I had a LART (it was far easier starting from a known point - the LART - that was close to my system, than starting from scratch).
6. Finally a RAM disc. Luckily those wonderful people at Lineo have been sponsoring the development of Busybox (a single executable that can perform the function of, and hence replace, a whole bunch of other programs). Also TinyLogin (similar) and uClibc. In my system with 1MByte of flash storage, there's no way I could link against Glibc.
(No that's not a mistake, the gzipped ramdisk is really 114K and not 1.14Meg because, although it expands to a 1.2MByte ramdisk, that ramdisk is only 26% full).
Big disclaimer - I can't really do much with this setup since the ramdisk lacks lots of things like sz, rz, bash (I'm using the lash shell built in to busybox), but at least it boots, and it's very stable.
I've been running linux on x86 for around 6 years now, and ran it on StrongARM first in about 1995 (along with RiscBSD- both on my RiscPC). I've been building embedded systems for quite a while, but this is the first time I attempted to run linux on one (building a StrongARM system was also a first for me).


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Govt not seeking help from Russia to build new small nuclear power stations - Mantashe
Government's new energy plan includes new nuclear stations
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Coal will 'be around for a long time', says Mantashe on energy mix
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Government has not been engaging with Russia on a plan included in its latest energy blueprint to build new small nuclear power stations, according to Mineral Resources and Energy minister Gwede Mantashe.
The minister on Friday briefed media on the final Integrated Resources Plan 2019, which was approved by Cabinet earlier in the week and gazetted on Friday.
The long-awaited plan is the overarching blueprint for SA's future electricity generation, and includes details on projected electricity demand, cost estimates, and from what sources power will be generated.
The plan promotes a diversified energy mix for SA's future energy needs, with coal remaining the chief contributor of energy for the next decade. Other sources include renewables, gas, hydro and nuclear.
READ: Coal will 'be around for a long time', says Mantashe on energy mix
Mantashe told journalists on Friday said that nuclear power is globally accepted as a clean source of energy, and can contribute significantly to reducing emissions. Although the cost of commissioning and decommissioning a nuclear-power plant is expensive, plants deliver the "most reliable, efficient and cost-effective" electricity.
The IRP states that the deployment of additional capacity from nuclear technology should be done at a scale and pace that "flexibly responds to the economy and associated electricity demand."
Koeberg power station, outside Cape Town will reach the end of its life by 2024. And government is in talks with Eskom, which owns the power station, to extend its design life by 20 years.
The energy blueprint also makes provision for the development of small modular nuclear reactors, as these units are considered a more manageable investment that larger fleets.
READ: Government's energy plan includes new nuclear stations
Asked on Friday if government had any suppliers in mind to build the small nuclear units, and if the country had reached out to Russia in particular for advice, Mantashe slammed the question as "cynical".
In April 2017, a Western Cape High Court set aside the previous process South Africa had embarked on to secure a total of 9.6 GW of new nuclear energy. SA had signed cooperation agreements with Russia, the US and South Korea, but the court ruled that the agreements were unlawful,as Fin24 previously reported.
Mantashe on Friday said government had not engaged with any interested parties yet.
"We are talking of acquiring nuclear at a pace and cost country can afford. The IRP was approved [by Cabinet] on Wednesday, we are gazetting it today. Only now are we going to start doing practical work on the provisions of the IRP," he said.
"We don't have Russia sitting somewhere doing designs for us. We are going to talking to as many people as possible," he added.
The IRP 2019 does not make provision for additional capacity for nuclear energy for the next decade, in part because of the long construction times for nuclear power stations.
"Due to the relative marginal cost of generation, in comparison to other options, no new capacity from nuclear comes through before 2030 but there is a scenario that builds new nuclear capacity post 2030," the document read. Government will plan to look into this for the energy mix beyond 2030.
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Old soldiers
War heroes no longer dominate American politics as they once did
They are now outnumbered by lawyers, bankers and business folk
United StatesAug 22nd 2020 edition
FOR TWENTY years Elaine Luria sailed the seas with America's navy, rising to the rank of commander. In January 2019, two years after retiring, she entered the House of Representatives as a member for Virginia's 2nd district, one of 96 ex-servicemen and -women in the 116th Congress. Veterans like Ms Luria remain over-represented in politics—they make up 7% of the adult population but nearly three times that share of Congress—but their numbers have dwindled over the years. That reflects electoral attitudes to military service that are more ambivalent than America's esteem for veterans might suggest.
For much of American history, soldiers have dominated the country's legislative branch. The first Congress, in 1789, was stacked with veterans of the revolutionary war: almost three in five of its members had fought in that conflict or previous ones. In the 20th century, a steady succession of wars in Europe, Korea and Vietnam, fuelled by a national draft, supplied an even larger stream of lawmakers with military experience. Between 1965 and 1975, seven out of every ten members of both houses were veterans, rising to four-fifths of the Senate in the latter year.
Their ranks have thinned ever since. Veterans lost their majority status in the House at the turn of the 1990s and in the Senate a decade later. Today 18% of the House and 19% of the Senate have done military service. Veterans are now comfortably outnumbered by lawyers, bankers and business folk, having once dwarfed them. The obvious explanation for this reversal of fortunes is that, with the end of the draft in 1973 and a shrinking army, there are fewer veterans to elect. There were over 26m of them in 2000 (13% of the adult population); now there are 18m (7%). But their share of seats in Congress has fallen even faster than their share of the population.
Part of the answer is that women, who entered Congress in growing numbers from the late 1980s, are under-represented in the armed forces, making up just 16.5% of the army. Another factor is that the cost of a campaign has spiralled over the years, says Rebecca Burgess of the American Enterprise Institute, a think-tank. And because today's soldiers and sailors tend to run for office more quickly after leaving service than their counterparts who served in Vietnam, this can leave them with weaker networks. Though Ms Luria represents a navy-dominated district of Virginia in which she put down roots 20 years ago, she points out that many of her globetrotting peers might find it harder to feel the call of service to a particular community.
When veterans do run for office, their service is respected but not necessarily rewarded. In surveys, the public are considerably more enthusiastic about the idea of a veteran candidate than about business executives or religious leaders, according to Jeremy Teigen of Ramapo College of New Jersey. But studies by Mr Teigen show that these feelings wane at the ballot box.
In the first post-9/11 elections for the House of Representatives, in 2002, veteran Democrats collected just 2% more of the vote than non-veteran Democrats, even when accounting for other factors. In 2006 veteran Republicans took 1.3% more of the vote than non-veteran Republicans. At the last mid-terms in 2018, veterans had no edge at all. Notably, every combat veteran running for the presidency since 1990 has lost, sometimes to draft dodgers.
That might be seen as a welcome development. In June, Mike Mullen, a former chairman of the joint chiefs of staff, lamented that "too many foreign and domestic policy choices have become militarised". Yet the paradox is that the absence of military experience among lawmakers and leaders could compound the problem. A study published in 2002 by Christopher Gelpi and Peter Feaver found that, between 1816 and 1992, as the percentage of veterans in Congress and the White House decreased, the probability of America getting into a military tangle actually went up.
Contrary to stereotype, those who have never worn a uniform are typically more willing to countenance intervention for humanitarian or nation-building purposes, says Danielle Lupton of Colgate University in New York state. A paper by Ms Lupton analysing votes in the House of Representatives during the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq finds that lawmakers with military experience are also more likely to favour congressional oversight of operations and limits on deployments.
Even if veterans no longer stand astride American politics as they once did, they continue to play an outsized role. That is clearest in primary elections, in which parties choose their candidates. Regardless of whether they win or lose in November, veterans are disproportionately likely to put themselves forward as candidates in the first place and to be selected by parties, says Mr Teigen. A country founded on a fear of standing armies has not lost its fondness for those who marched in its ranks.■
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The program deepens and improves the knowledge and skills of students in the sphere of Lingustics. The lectures are oriented to contemporary linguistic theories, as well as to theoretically rationalized generalizations of development trends in Bulgarian language. A practical course on editing and rectification of different types of texts is also included in the program.
The program answers the growing social and academy necessity of creating specialists, capable to think the literature in a broad cultural context. The lectures are focused on connections between literature and ideology, literature and identity, literature and other arts, literature and media. Students will attend courses on contemporary Western-European and world literature.
Interdisciplinary program, intended for additional practical and theoretical qualification of foreign language specialists, who will be able to participate actively in contemporary inter linguistic and intercultural communication. Students graduate the program with a diploma for different languages (English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Greek, Russian) interpreters-editors. The program actively interacts with European teams of interpreters.
The program is oriented to students with interests in literary studies, film critical studies, theatre critical studies, visual arts and media. It introduces students to the pressing for contemporary culture questions of interaction between words and images. The transformation of the literary text into visual art and movies is scrutinized in theoretical and historical aspect. The programs offers courses which examine the theory of film art and the language of films, as well as courses, dedicated to some film genres and other visual arts. The specific character of literary adaptation and film translation is also considered.
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The program is oriented to students with interests in creative writing and literary critics. Notorious Bulgarian writers participate in it, introduce the students into the "workshop" of the creative work and direct them in acquiring the secrets of author's "craft". The program broadens their literary culture and prepares cultural journalists, specialists in the field of publishing industry and the art of writing.
The program examines major and current problems of Slavic and Balkan Middle Ages, of Old Bulgarian literature and culture, of Old Slavic literary language constructing and functioning. The students are made familiar with the technique of scientific research, a practicum of academic writing and computer processing of Middle Age texts is also included. Graduated students from this program will be able to work as scientists, journalists, editors, lecturers, librarians, administrators, etc.
The program is specialized both in the field of Computational Linguistics and in the sphere of electronic processing, analysis and publication of the texts. It examines the issues of language structure from the standpoint of contemporary computer technologies. Students acquire professional qualification in the main directions of computer appliances in Humanitarian Studies - processing of the natural language, electronic publications, problems related to cyberculture and net literature.
The program aims at extending the knowledge of history of Bularian literary language, history of art, ethnology and ethnography. It also makes students familiar with European and Bulgarian legislation related to preservation of literary and culture heritage.
The program is directed to consolidation of professional philological and methodical competence of bachelors of Bulgarian Philology and of teachers in Bulgarian language and literature in secondary school. Students acquire knowledge and skills that allow improving of the educational process by contemporary educational technologies.
The program prepares qualified specialists in the field of Russian language. New trends in Linguistics and the Theory of Translation, as well as some applied aspects in studying of Russian language are presented. Graduated students from this program could work as translators of fiction, specialized and business texts and also as interpreters from and to Russian language.
The program offers extensive research in the field of Russian anthropology and folklore and of Russian literature from 18th - 20th century. The dialogue between Russian literature and European literature, the Russian literature and other arts: theatre, cinema, music are examined.
The faculty offers 9 from these master programs for students with bachelor's or master's degree of non-philological subjects. Students will have one additional semester with basic philological courses. After that they can continue their education with other students from programs for specialists.


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Former Five Finger Death Punch Matt Snell joins the killing of Devil Hill
In a new interview with the former Bas Musician magazine Five finger death punch Guitar player Matt Snell Discuss his participation in Kill Devil HillPreviously appeared group, Pantera Guitar player Rex Brown The legendary drummer Vinny Abyss.
Said (as written by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). "There are some small tweaks left, so we're working on a release plan for that. [Producer] Chris Collier This record has already done. I've been a little busy with work [new] Corn He scored, so we were sent back for a few weeks, but he's done that now. So the record is amazing. It actually looks great. I'm very excited about it."
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Snell He added, "I remember listening to an old man under register [while I] I'd drive to work, and I'm, like, "Man, I'd really like to be in a band like this." I think that was something I postponed to God, because he gave it to me."
Shortly after he left Kill Devil Hill In early 2014, Vinny He said the group's inability to gain much traction with their music was a major factor in his decision. However, recently, Vinny It was suggested that he quit the group because he "can't handle" the fact that some of his bandmates were always late because Kill Devil Hill Activities for an hour and a half or even longer.
Vinnywho has played with him black sabbathAnd gave And heaven hell, the left Kill Devil Hill March 2014. Since then it has been replaced by the aforementioned Johnny Kelly (DanzigAnd type o negative).
Kill Devil Hill He released his second album, "Rise of the Revolution", in October 2013 via Century Media Records.
Back in 2019, Zafon confirmed that Kill Devil Hill have recruited Nico Darnes To play the bass after leaving Brown.
Five finger death punch We parted ways Snell in December 2010 but did not announce his exit until April 2011. Five finger death punch guitar player Zoltan Bathory Later said shy gun killer who – which not shiny He was fired, adding that the guitarist "was not a member of the writing," ensuring that the band's sound was not affected.
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Q: Java Swing Multiple ActionListeners I am trying to keep actions separate as possible but am coming across the problem of an action firing off before the other. Right now I have a button that has two action listeners added.
JButton button = new JButton ();
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button.addActionListener (new Action1 ());
button.addActionListener (new Action2 ());

2 is happening before 1. How can I guarantee the order? Is there a way to have an action that triggers other actions?

A: Usually, event sources make no guarantees about the order in which listeners are notified. And that is for a reason: the pattern/concept is about decoupling the listener code, i.e. listeners should be independent of each other.
If Action1 and Action2 really need to coordinate their work, the code should not be spread in two places.

A: If the two actions are dependent in their order, then it is functionally one action. I would only register the first actionlistener and call the second one directly from within the first one or - even better - write the code in one single actionlistener.

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Welcome Back! Classes will resume on Monday, January 7th. I hope that each of you had a wonderful break. We have a new face at JMG. Mr. Bill Biggerstaff will be our Principal for the remainder of the school year.
Mr. Biggerstaff is originally from Mounds, IL. He began his teaching career at Egyptian High School where he also coached basketball. He spent the last 22 years of his career as a school administrator in Missouri including 11 years as a Superintendent. The School Board and I are very excited to have him on board.
When you get a chance, please take the time to stop by and meet Mr. Biggerstaff.


Watch the latest & new episode (ep 19) promo of HUM TV drama series, O Rungreza.
In the last episode, we watched that Sassi is chasing her dreams and she is ready to do anything for achieving her motives. She goes go the office of Wajeeh in awkward dressing. He seems to be impress from her and admires her changed personality. Khayyam does not like extreme boldness of Sassi and he is fed up of her foolish activities. He calls her and convince her politely to stop this but she does not pay heed on him and replies she won't change her path. Mumtaz also breaks her silence for the first time and taunts on her husband by saying that you should change yourself first then ask it from others. Khayyam keeps quiet on this comment of his wife. But Sassi is also the daughter of Khayyam and stubborn like her. She does not accept her father's decision and disobey him.
Then here comes Qasim's turn to stop Sassi from destroying her life, but she does not pay attention on his advices and takes him so lightly that makes fun of him and laughs at Qasim. Teepu forbids Sassi for going to Wajeeh's place, but she does not admit his order and openly says that she loves her and she will not stop going there.
Will Qasim convince Sassi for changing her mind?
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Reaffirming longstanding Brunei-UK defence ties
The Ministry of Defence of Brunei Darussalam (MinDef) and the Ministry of Defence of the United Kingdom (UK) held their 16th Joint Defence Committee (JDC) meeting at the Ministry of Defence Main Building in London yesterday.
The meeting was co-chaired by Permanent Secretary (Policy, Finance and Administration) at the MinDef Colonel (Rtd) Norsuriati binti Haji Sharbini and Head of Indo-Asia Pacific at the Ministry of Defence in the UK Jonathan Knight. Defence and military officials from both countries were also in attendance.
During the meeting, both sides reaffirmed the strong and longstanding defence relations between the Sultanate and the UK and expressed their satisfaction on the active defence and military interactions that have taken place in recent years, despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The JDC meeting also discussed ways to enhance bilateral defence cooperation and exchanged views on areas of mutual interest. The convening of the JDC demonstrates both countries' strong commitment to their overall defence relations and contributions to regional and global peace and security.
The defence relations between Brunei and the UK are strengthened by various defence agreements and encompass a wide range of interactions, including exchange of visits, joint military exercises, trainings, courses and meetings.
The JDC between the two countries was established in December 2002 and the last meeting was held in the Sultanate on September 27, 2018.
Permanent Secretary (Policy, Finance and Administration) at the Ministry of Defence Colonel (Rtd) Norsuriati binti Haji Sharbini in a group photo. PHOTO: MINDEF


JAIPUR JP to ETAWAH ETW train timings, routes, stops, and complete info.
As of now, 4 trains run between from JAIPUR (JP) to ETAWAH (ETW).
The fastest train from JAIPUR (JP) to ETAWAH (ETW) is JU-HWH SUPFAST (12308) that departs at 02:10 and arrives to at 08:40. It takes approximately 06:30 hours.


Over the past decade more and more organizations have recognized the importance of the project management approach to meeting organizational goals, increasing productivity and optimizing resource utilization.
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General understanding of how an organization is structured and operates, so as to enhance communication amongst stakeholders.


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In late spring 2009 the World Health Organization (WHO) declared that an H1N1 flu pandemic was underway. The U.S. Public Health Emergency for 2009 H1N1 Influenza expired on June 23, 2010. On August 10, 2010, the WHO declared an end to the 2009 H1N1 pandemic globally. Internationally, the 2009 H1N1 viruses and seasonal viruses are co-circulating in many parts of the world. It is likely that the 2009 H1N1 virus will continue to spread for years to come, like a regular seasonal influenza virus.
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ParentMap 2019 Superheroes The Xbox Adaptive Controller Team: The Empowerers
A Q&A with the director of product marketing with the Xbox XAC team
By Alayne Sulkin
The Xbox Adaptive Controller Team, L to R: Navin Kumar, Bryce Johnson, Evelyn Thomas, Scott Wang, Gabi Michel, Chris Kujawski, James Shields, Matt Hite, Kris Hunter (horizontal), Leo Del Castillo, Bree White, Yaron Galitzky | Photo credit: Will Austin
Ask anyone who watched the Super Bowl this year what they will remember about it months from now, and they may be more likely to mention the inspirational advertisement about the Xbox Adaptive Controller (XAC) than any highlight of the game itself.
In the ad, kids with physical disabilities exult in playing video games with their peers using the new controller, which was designed for gamers with restricted mobility and is compatible with most existing assistive technologies (i.e., switches and other devices that enable people with mobility limitations to control a video game using different parts of their body, such as their feet, head or mouth).
The campaign engendered a collective, simultaneous "aha" and "aww" moment for viewers, and it signals that Microsoft embraces not only the need for affordable accessibility solutions to empower the tens of millions of video game players with disabilities, but understands the life-changing experience and social connection afforded by accessibility technology for people with impairments. As the Super Bowl ad states, "When everybody plays, we all win."
Kris Hunter, a director of devices UX research and accessibility with the team, gives credit where she believes it is due: "The real superheroes are the gamers, caregivers and nonprofits that have spent years hacking together solutions — they are the ones who inspired us to create the adaptive controller. Without their passion and their engagement and help developing the adaptive controller, it probably would not have happened."
Navin Kumar is a director of product marketing with the Xbox XAC team, and we talked to him about the company's focus on inclusive design and its mission to use the power of video games to improve the quality of life of people with disabilities.
Meet our other 2019 Superheroes!
Your team is making game playing more accessible to people and kids with disabilities. Where else in the gaming industry are you seeing an emphasis on inclusivity and accessibility?
I think there's a lot of great games out there that are making accessibility improvements. For the last few years, there's a franchise of ours called "Gears of War" that has included a variety of accessibility features — things like color-blind mode, separate audio adjustments for different audio streams within the game so players can listen to voices differently, and sound effects. They're adding subtitles, they're adding different layouts for individuals who can't reach all of the buttons and triggers. They're also adding audio cues in the game to help visually impaired gamers with wayfinding. They've been doing this for quite a while, so I'd say they're at the forefront of this focus on inclusivity.
Did you have any idea that the Super Bowl commercial was going to command so much attention?
That was a surprise to us, too. We didn't know what the impact would be. I've heard internally that we generated over 600 different media articles and a lot of recognition for it being one of the most memorable commercials of the Super Bowl, if not the best thing about the Super Bowl.
What makes you most proud about the work you do?
Getting positive feedback from our fans. The thing with the gaming industry is that fans will tell you whether or not they love your product. I get a chance to interact with our fans at different events. I read their comments online, and when we hear that our products are making a difference in their lives or in how they interact with one another, it's rewarding. Feedback like this also helps us think about opportunities that we can develop going forward.
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Saxon has released an official video for the title track of their forthcoming 21st album.
The New Wave of British Heavy Metal was in full swing by May 1980.
Days after being admitted to the hospital for treatment to repair a brain aneurysm, Saxon drummer Nigel Glockler has undergone a second round of surgery.
British heavy metal band Saxon have postponed the remainder of their 2015 tour dates after drummer Nigel Glockler was hospitalized.
Saxon's 'Crusader' clearly possessed every ingredient required of a classic heavy metal album.


Shreveport Police are investigating a wreck that left one man dead early this morning. The single car crash happened in the 600 block of Fairfield Avenue just before 3 am.
According to officers investigating the wreck, the victim was allegedly involved in a fight at Josh's Lounge in downtown Shreveport shortly before the crash occurred. During that altercation, police say the man produced a gun and fired it into the air before speeding away from the scene. No one else was injured during the wreck.
SPD has not yet released the name of the man killed in the accident. An investigation into the incident is ongoing.


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Wisconsin Indian Education Association Indian Mascot and Logo Task Force
Teach Respect - Not Racism
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Engage: State.Tribal.Local Government
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Explore materials, documents, videos, and speeches created and compiled to share for educational purposes. To view the contents, click the document and video links. When using these materials, please reference appropriately.
Common Themes is comprised of responses to common questions or statements made to support the continued use of an "Indian" mascot, nickname, or logo.
The Position Statement is a document that outlines the purpose of the "Indian" Mascot and Logo Task Force and includes ways in which interested people can get involved with the issue.
Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council and Wisconsin Indian Education Association wrote a Brief of Amici Curiae in response to a court case. Educators use it as a teaching tool.
Whose Knowledge is Constructed? Authentic Research and Reporting and Reporting and Elevating the Significance: What's Wrong with Indian Mascots? are written by Sandy Shedivy to supplement a presentation at the National High School Journalism Convention in Indianapolis, IN in November, 2016.
Taking a Stand is a video created by the Wisconsin Education Communication Board as part of the series Engage: State, Tribal, and Local Government. The video highlights work done by a class of high school investigating the "Indian" Mascot and Logo issue.
KICK is a professional theatre performace produced by Encompass. One actor plays multiple roles in exploring various perspectives surrounding the use of an "Indian" mascot by a high school. The link on this page connects to a video clip created by Encompass.
Letters Sent to Wisconsin Public School Districts from State Superintendents
Superintendent Burmaster - December, 2005
Superintendent Benson - April, 1994
State of the Tribes Address (excerpts) to Wisconsin State Assembly - Presented by Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council President, Ray DePerry; 3-8-2005
If you have a lesson plan you would like made accessible to others, submit for approval by the WIEA Indian Mascot and Logo Task Force to barb@munson.net.
For more information contact: barbara.e.munson@gmail.com © Barbara Munson 2016


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Soo Locks Visitors Center Update
The Soo Locks Visitors Center and Observation Deck are currently closed to the public due to COVID-19. However, the Soo Locks Park is still open and is a great place to see freighters.
A Wonder of Engineering & Human Ingenuity
Affectionately called the "Linchpin of the Great Lakes" by the United States Army Corps of Engineers, the Soo Locks are an engineering marvel with roots dating back to the mid-1800s. Each year it's estimated that 500,000 people visit these iconic locks that connect Lakes Superior and Huron.
Thanks to the Soo Locks freighters over 1,000 feet in length can traverse freely along the St. Marys River all the way from Duluth, Minnesota outward into the Atlantic Ocean and beyond. Roughly 7,000 vessels pass through the Locks yearly hauling nearly 86 million tons of cargo. See how freighters, barges, tugboats and more are lifted and lowered the 21-foot difference between Superior and Huron here.
Most ships utilize the Poe Lock (1,200 feet) which was rebuilt in 1968 to accommodate larger and more modern ships. The MacArthur Lock (800 feet), constructed in 1943, is still in operation as well. It is the lock closest to Sault Ste. Marie, which the observation deck in the Soo Locks Park overlooks, and was named after General Douglas MacArthur. The Davis and Sabin Locks were built in 1914 and 1919 respectively. Currently, only Soo Area Office vessels use the Davis while the Sabin was officially decommissioned in 2010 after being inactive since 1989.
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See the ships & explore the park
Take in the sights, sounds and vibrating feelings of being up close and personal with some of the Great Lakes largest freighters with the observation platform located in the Soo Locks overlooking the MacArthur Lock. The Soo Locks aren't just for mammoth lake freighters either. Catch unique vessels such as tall ships, sailboats, cruise ships, and military crafts lock into Lake Superior or Huron.
The Soo Locks Park has many great vantage points to take in the sights of the historic locks too. A few steps from the water's edge the park boasts shady grass, defined walkways, manicured gardens and democracy of trees representing those found throughout the Upper Peninsula.
Also on the grounds, the historic 1899 US Weather Bureau Building houses the administrative office home of the Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society. Open year-round, the building offers a public exhibit, museum store sales area and access to the Shipwreck Society's noted Great Lakes Images and Papers Collection.
90% Of The United State's Iron Ore Moves Through The Soo Locks
Duluth, MN To The Atlantic Ocean Is 2,332mi Or 7 Days
Soo Locks Have No Pumps They Are 100% Gravity Fed
Poe Lock Requires 22 Million Gallons Of Water To Lift/Lower A Boat
They are closed from January 15 to March 25 for repairs
It Would Take 584 Train Cars To Move 70,000 Tons Of Cargo Or One 1,000ft Freighter
The Paul R. Tregurtha Is The Largest Freighter On The Great Lakes At 1,013.5ft
The Bedrock Is 1,000 Ft Thick And Is Made From Reddish Sandstone
SEE HOW THEY WORK
The First Locks
During the region's earliest days, the Ojibway Indians who lived nearby portaged their canoes around the "Bawating" (rapids) to reach Lake Superior from the St. Marys River. When the settlement of the Northwest Territory brought increased trade and large boats it became necessary to unload the boats haul the cargoes around the rapids in wagons and reload in other boats.
In 1797, the Northwest Fur Company constructed a navigation lock 38 feet long on the Canadian side of the river for small boats. This lock remained in use until destroyed in the War of 1812. Freighters and boats were again portaged around the rapids. Congress passed an act in 1852 granting 750,000 acres of public land to the State of Michigan as compensation to the company that would build a lock permitting waterborne commerce between Lake Superior and the other Great Lakes. The Fairbanks Scale Company, which had extensive mining interests, in the upper peninsula, undertook this challenging construction project in 1853.
The State Lock was the first chamber built-in 1855. Thanks to the State Lock the 21-foot difference in water levels was tamed, and easy transport between the two Great Lakes became possible.
The Federal Government & The Soo Locks
The Federal Government took control of the property and the lock system in the 1870s. Boats that passed through the State Lock were required to pay a toll of four cents per ton until 1877 when the toll was reduced to three cents.
Within a few years, commerce through the canal had grown to national importance and the need for new locks became clear. The funds required exceeded the state's capabilities and in 1881, the locks were transferred to the United States government and were placed under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The Corps has operated the locks toll-free since that time.
The Weitzel Lock opened in 1881 and control of the Soo Locks was handed over to the US Corps of Engineers. The original Poe Lock, named after Orlando Poe, was completed in 1896.
Call (906) 253-9290 to find out when the next ship will pass through or check out our handy guide.


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HomeNBAHow Game 4 Became Kris Middleton's All-Star Resurrection
How Game 4 Became Kris Middleton's All-Star Resurrection
Was Giannis' Injury a Blessing in Disguise?
September 7, 2020 Henry Curi NBA 0
By: Henry Curi
Before heading into Game 4, the Milwaukee Bucks found themselves in a 3-0 deficit against the Miami Heat. Role players were lacking in productivity and head coach Mike Budenholzer's style of coaching was in question. When Giannis Antetokounmpo re-injured his ankle in the first half of that Game 4, it seemed like all hope was lost for the Bucks. But their second-best player in Kris Middleton unleashed his all-star prowess in a do or die situation. As he propelled his team to a 118-115 victory to avoid the sweep.
Middleton is no Middle Man
Middleton put out an absurd stat line of 36 points, eight rebounds, and eight assists, hitting heavily contested clutch shots down the stretch. But his most notable stat of the night came in his minutes, as he played an overall 48 minutes in regulation and overtime. Before this, he played only 37 minutes or less in the first three games of the series. This not only had Budenholzer's decisions under fire but capped Middleton's ability to produce on the floor.
In Game 3, he was only able to get 16 shots up and come out with 18 points. But with the Greek Freak out, the team looks at Middleton to be the main man to isolate and create his own shot. Something he couldn't do as much with the MVP on the floor on top of Budenholzer's minimal minutes tactic.
Miami is known to have a stifling defense in clutch moments. Players like Jimmy Butler, Jae Crowder, and Goran Dragic have been able to suffocate the perimeter to secure their prior wins. But Middleton, a second-round pick in 2012, showed Erik Spoelstra's squad that Antetokounmpo isn't the only player they need to worry about.
This game didn't just result in the Bucks season staying alive, but it is the perfect scenario Middleton needs in order to individually progress if this series continues to extend.
It plays out perfectly. Giannis out, win or go home, came down to the wire. All Middleton needed to do was execute, as he did that and more. This added confidence moving forward will only better his team's chances to pull off the miraculous comeback and win the series. A feat no team in NBA history (0-139) has been able to accomplish.
Victory's Overall Team Effect
It was noticeable that Middleton's own assurance began to waver facing the number one defensive team in these playoffs. But he isn't the only one to benefit from this pivotal mental boost.
The Bucks had six players in double figures, getting significant minutes increase as well. Second-year guard Donte DiVincenzo hit the most pressure-filled free throw of his brief career to give the team a chance in overtime. Brook Lopez drained two crucial three's to close the gap as well. Eric Bledsoe was also a huge catalyst, coming out with 10 boards despite being the smallest player on the floor. And George Hill was able to facilitate with 12 points in 37 minutes of play.
Middleton is to no surprise with Milwaukee's ability as a whole. They are the best team in the league for a reason.
He stated in a post-game interview, "We're a complete team. He's [Antetokounmpo] the MVP, should be again this year. But we still have a hell of a team behind him….We're going to fight to win every night."
As their season still holds life, the Greek Freak's return is still questionable. Budenholzer needs to use this game as his realization to keep his best players out there longer in these playoffs. But more importantly, Middleton needs to continue playing like the all-star he is. Because his teammates know that they need him now, more than ever.
Game 5 is on Tuesday.
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"Vampires live forever, especially these from Hel(l)sinki" – The 69 Eyes sold out show in Tavastia
Author Marlena Darocha - 4.9.2022
It's 33rd year of music existence one of the most famous Finnish bands, goth'n'roll masters The 69 Eyes. They've celabrated long music career here, where they truly belong, in cult Tavastia. On 2nd of September Helsinki Vampires gathered many fans, not only Finnish. Tavastia was full of black mass. Quite long setlist was a journey across many albums. We heard also new songs, "Drive" and "Call Me Snake". I can say, that only here, in legendary Tavastia, songs like "Brandon Lee", "The Chair", "Wasting The Dawn", "Betty Blue", "Dance D'Amour", "Gothic Girl" or "Framed In Blood" taste so good… You can catch a piece of this unique atmosphere here, on photos below:
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VV – Sunday service in the key of Love Metal
The third and the last sold out show of the VV solo tour Tavastia stint was an eclectic and ecstatic gathering that followed the exact same script as the previous two nights. Kælan Mikla started the night with their hypnotic set that was both visually and audio wise very interesting and fresh. The post punk...
Swedish metal genious hits Helsinki: Check out photo's from Pain's Tavastia show
Pain showed us amazing show in front audience at Tavastia, Helsinki, Finland On January 19th. Detset set the house on fire before Pain jumped on stage.You can check out the photo galleries from the show below: Detset PAIN AJ Johansson Photo and Video 11,99 €23,99 €41,99 €
Beyond the Heartagram: Ville Valo live at Tavastia, Helsinki
It was a rainy night on Friday the 13th in Helsinki, but while the rain poured outside, it didn't bother the fans waiting in line to enter the legendary Tavastia club. Despite being mid-January, the atmosphere already seemed similar to the old good times of Helldone, for a few reasons: fans from all over the...
The 69 EYES announce European tour for March 2023
Helsinki's longest serving gothic rock vampires The 69 EYES are proud to announce that they will embark on a European tour in March 2023. Besides some classics fans can expect as bloody appetizer some songs taken from their long-awaited new album, which will be released next spring via Atomic Fire Records. Jyrki 69 comments: "Time to drag our vampire...
Only the strong will survive: Video report from Stratovarius live at Tavastia, Helsinki 11.11
Stratovarius, one of the biggest names in the power metal scene, played their first show of their Finnish tour at Tavastia, promoting their brand new album "Survive". The show took place on Friday, November 11th, with a new setlist filled with songs from the latest record and classics such as "Father Time", "Eagleheart" and "Unbreakable"....
Video report + interview: Erja Lyytinen at Tavastia, Helsinki 23.10
Erja Lyytinen played at Tavastia on Sunday, October 23rd, to promote her newest album "Waiting for the Daylight". Chaoszine was there to make a live report and had a little chat before the gig with the Queen of Blues. The guitarist/singer commented about her current tour, feedback on the new record and plans for the...
The 69 Eyes release new single "Gotta Rock" after appearance on national Finnish TV show
The 69 Eyes are unstoppable at the moment and have returned with yet another new song today – the first one off their upoming, still untitled new album that will see the light of day in early 2023."Gotta Rock" lives up to its name – it was premiered on the biggest Finnish TV primetime show "Vain Elämää"...
Video report + interview: Wolfheart at Tavastia, Helsinki 22.09
Wolfheart played at Tavastia on Thursday, September 22nd, to promote their newest album "King of the North" and also start the European Tour. Chaoszine had a little chat after the gig with the leader of the pack Tuomas Saukkonen. The guitarist/singer commented about the feedback on the new record and plans for the rest of...


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Govt reduces fuel prices
The government of Nepal has once again been forced to reduce the fuel prices less than a week after the decision to hike them.
A Nepal Oil Corporation board meeting held on Saturday made a decision to cut down the price of petrol by Rs 20 per litre and diesel and kerosene by Rs 29 per litre, according to the corporation. Earlier, a meeting of the top leaders of the ruling alliance this morning had urged the corporation to roll back its decision to hike the fuel prices.
The new tariff will come into effect after Saturday midnight, and a litre of petrol and diesel/kerosene will be available for Rs 179 and Rs 163 respectively, according to the officials.
Just on Sunday (June 19), the government hiked their prices to Rs 199 and Rs 192 respectively from the existing Rs 178 and Rs 165 respectively. The decision was widely protested.


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Totem: The Return of the G'psgolox Pole (Home Video Use Only) UNAVAILABLE
UNAVAILABLE This title is no longer available from GoodMinds Totem: The Return of the G'psgolox Pole is a powerful story of the Haisla and their efforts to repatriate a totem pole from Folkens Museum Ethnografiska, Sweden. Carved by Chief G'psgolox after the loss of his family due to smallpox, the pole was surreptitiously removed from its home. With the blessing of the Canadian government, the pole was taken to Sweden to be preserved in a museum in 1929. The people of the village after returning from a fishing trip learned of the theft.
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First Wives Club: Coast Salish Style, paper ed
First Wives Club: Coast Salish Style contains ten short stories by Sto:lo poet, playwright, and author Lee Maracle. This collection includes the title story, in which Maracle explores views on sexuality, relationships, love, family, loss and healing in Salish and First Nations cultures. The last story, Canoe, is a moving story about a son who has recently lost his mother, and a step-father still grieving his wife.
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Northwest Coast Indians (First Nations of North America), paper ed
Northwest Coast Indians is one of the information books in the Heinemann Library series, First Nations of North America. Books in the series offer information to grade four to six students about the cultural history of the major cultural regions of North America. This title discusses the Pacific Northwest culture region, including the Chinook, Coast Salish, Haida, Kwakwaka'wakw, Makah, Nuu-chah-nulth, Tlingit, and Tsimshian First Nations.
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My Life with the Salmon, paper ed
Diane Honey Jacobson's latest book, My Life with the Salmon, is an important comment about First Nations efforts to save the salmon and her personal youthful journey to find meaning and a sense of place in life. Like the style in her first book My Life in a Kwagu'l Big House, Diane's style in My Life with the Salmon is full of action, amazing adventures and fascinating connections between land, water and people. In My Life with the Salmon, we follow Honey through sometimes hilarious and sometimes difficult periods but we always learn a life lesson.
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Are Email Marketers Missing Their Share of the $41.1 Billion Advertising Spend?
Doug Morneau
As the world of digital advertising and marketing has planted its stake firmly in the ground in support of "NATIVE" (Sponsored) Advertising, the consumers have made it clear that they support the move.
The line between online content written by journalists and story-like ads that are paid for by specific corporations can be blurry, but according to a new study, consumers don't seem to mind -- as long as the content meets certain criteria.
"What we found is that if there is useful information contained in the advertisement and there is a recognized brand logo, then the credibility of the company is not damaged," said study co-author Sun Joo "Grace" Ahn, assistant professor of advertising in UGA's Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication. "In our study, we found that when we honestly tell people that a company is sponsoring the ad, their perception of that company didn't change." - The University of Georgia - November 14, 2016
While Native Advertising seems to be the new shiny object, it's not without its own marketing spin …. If I recall just a few years ago and for the last 20 years before that, we referred to this as sponsored advertising.
How Big is the Spend on Native Advertising in the USA?
Spending on native advertising in the U.S. is projected to reach $32.9 billion in 2018, a 31% increase from last year, according to estimates from eMarketer. Marketers' spending on native ads rose about 50% in 2017 and 64% in 2016.
In 2019, native ad spending will increase to $41.1 billion, at which point native ads will account for 61% of total digital display ad spending in the U.S., according to the forecast. - The Wall Street Journal - WSJ 2019-04-11
Four Ways Native Advertising in Mobile Impacts Brands
Awareness: In a study of 1000 users of a travel app, Yahoo found that native ads increased top of mind brand awareness by 114% relative to the control group and by 279% when used in conjunction with a paid search campaign.
Recall: A test by mapping app Waze, found that branded pins that were included within maps were recalled more than twice as effectively as unbranded counterparts.
Engagement: Yahoo discovered that native adverts on mobile garnered three times as much attention as other traditional mobile ads. Additionally, a study from Celtra found that consumers were 40% more engaged with a native mobile advert than with a traditional mobile banner creative.
Intent & Action: Pinterest reports that 53% of daily users subsequently purchased online or in-store as a result of seeing mobile native advertising on the platform.
Email News-Letters Have the Consumer Trust
The recent article by Ray Schultz in Media Post spoke to consumer trust in email newsletters.
Where do consumers go for reliable information in this age of fake news? They don't say social media.
The winner was email newsletters.
"It has to do with trust. Of 1,000 consumers polled, 58% say trust in the publisher sending the email entices them to read it — the number one reason."
How Adults Consume and Filter Information Online, a study commissioned by PowerInbox and conducted by Mantis Research.
Now, while I'm busy placing native ads for clients around the globe in more traditional forms - on websites, podcasts, and print publications, it seems the email marketing client-side world has not taken notice.
That raises the question … are Email Marketers Missing Their Share of the $41.1 Billion Advertising Spend?
Media buyers and email marketers have the opportunity to:
Leverage existing consumer trust in email newsletters?
Use an advertising type that the consumer approves of?
Grow their in-house email list by marketing to consumers who are active subscribers to other publishers email lists?
It wouldn't be fair to go any further without a couple of points of clarification on a topic that at best the industry doesn't agree on common terms.
Solo Email
Dedicated Email
Email List Rental
Sponsored Email
Native Email Advertising
Depending who you ask, what websites, email service providers, agencies, we all may be talking about the exact same topic.
Email sponsored email or list rental as it's sometimes referred to, is really another form of influencer marketing, leveraging the influence of a chosen brand or publisher who sells advertising in their own email newsletter.
The email is sent by that publisher or brand provides the advertiser access to both individual consumers (B2C) as well as businesses (B2B) who have self-identified specific areas of interest or problems based on the publisher's email list that they have subscribed to (permission).
There are two ways to do native advertising using email – programmatically or one-off long-form. The one-off long form is typically called "list rental." This is when a marketer approaches a publisher or brand that owns an email list and pays them to send out an organic-looking email on their behalf. - Native Advertising in Email - Native Advertising Institute
Email list rental and sponsored email is the traditional way of advertising to email subscribers on a third party email newsletter.
Renting an email list or buying a sponsored solo email, as the term implies, means the email list owner/publisher sends your email marketing message once to their house list.
Marketers only acquire the contact information of the prospects if they respond to your marketing message. You never actually see the email list. Instead, you send your marketing message to the list owner, and that owner broadcasts your email message.
Open Rates & CTR
What can you expect for open rates and click through rates partnering with publishers to set up your native or sponsored advertising within their email newsletter?
I spoke with Fast Company a few weeks ago as I was setting up a media buy for a client. Their numbers are pretty sweet.
Its popular-email newsletters have an average open rate of nearly 40% and an average CTR of 9.05%.
Closing thoughts.
When I began my career selling advertising, my sales manager said:" If you want to hunt elephants, make sure you go to elephant country".
Translated, don't try and convince businesses that don't see the value in advertising to advertise, instead find companies that are spending lots of money advertising and convince them to spend some of their budgets with you.
The same is true with sponsored email advertising. It's going to be easier to convince a consumer that has subscribed to one brand's email newsletter to subscribe to your email than it will be to convince someone who doesn't subscribe to email newsletters to join your list.
This may be our finest hour as all the planets align for email marketers to add this form or media buy to the marketing mix.
Native advertising has been growing year after year (media buyer with the budget to spend)
Consumers are more concerned with the quality of content and the value it brings than the fact that it's sponsored.
Increased trust in email newsletters over social media.
Huge publishing brands at the table with great subscriber relationships that are willing to work with marketing teams (like you and me) to help you get your message in front of the publishers' email newsletter subscribers.
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Such great content. I have struggled with the best way to leverage email marketing. I don't want to alienate, but instead I want to engage. I've debated on email newsletters for some time. I knew they were effective, but it's great to see they still are.
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Fantastic! Thank you for sharing. Knowing what advertising works and what does not is on ongoing battle for me. Reading this peaks my interest and would love to learn more about building out a native advertising campaign.
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Yes, that's right, Daniel Clowes in person! The author and screenwriter behind the incredible graphic novel turned motion picture Ghost World is going to be giving a talk at the historic Unity Temple designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. The event is in conjunction with the release of Clowes' latest book "The Death-Ray" and will also feature the cartoonist Seth (Gregory Gallant) and his newest release "The Great Northern Brotherhood of Canadian Cartoonists".
I had the pleasure to attend an event similar to this featuring Chris Ware and Charles Burns last year, and it was really cool. They each gave really funny laid back slideshow presentations explaining their work, and their approach to composing and writing graphic novels. They spoke candidly and openly about the difficulties of the medium and the challenges that writing a visually based book can have. Following the talk was an open Q&A session for even the geekiest of comic book and graphic novel fans to sort out their internal curiosities. If you are free tomorrow night and want to go to an amazing event in an even more amazing architectural space, check this out!
The event is only $10, and begins at 7 pm! Plus, your ticket stub can be redeemed for $10 off either of the books by Seth and Clowes.


An increasing number of residents are being priced out of city limits as rental rates continue to rise in Berkeley.
Berkeley has the 10th-highest income inequality in the country, according to a ranking of 300 cities with more than 100,000 people in the United States by Bloomberg. According to FiveThirtyEight, a high concentration of students tends to drag down a city's median income.
Yet Berkeley has an exceptionally high median household income compared with other cities ranked in the top 25, which means that a large portion of Berkeley's population has relatively high incomes.
Public officials say increases in rental pricing and decreases in government housing regulations and subsidies disproportionately affect low-income earners and minorities.
Home to the University of California's flagship campus, Berkeley is an attractive destination for those looking to relocate, with its well-connected public transit system linking the city to the booming tech industry in Silicon Valley, according to Stephen Barton, former deputy director of the Berkeley Rent Stabilization Program.
"We, the people, create tremendous value and make places desirable," Barton said.
Such factors have contributed to an increase of approximately 57 percent in Berkeley's monthly median rental price for housing, from $740 in 2000 to about $1160 in 2012, according to U.S. census data. In the same time, the city's median household income increased by just 32 percent.
Igor Tregub, vice chair of the Berkeley Housing Advisory Commission, added that demand far outstrips the supply of housing available, allowing landlords to raise rent higher than some tenants are able to afford.
Although some current tenants are protected from the rapid rent increases by city rent control laws, many others rent single-family homes or newly built apartments where rent is not controlled.
In the past, Berkeley has had varying levels of success in mitigating the housing market's impact on low-income residents.
In 1973, City Council declared a housing emergency in Berkeley when it found rents were steadily rising and quality housing availability was declining.
The "victory part" of this story, Barton said, is that eventually the local government voted for a strong rent control ordinance in 1980 — one of the largest affordable housing programs in Berkeley — that at the time prevented rent from rising faster than the cost of earning a reasonable profit when adjusted for inflation and maintaining the property.
Yet by 1995, state legislature overrode Berkeley's strict rent control laws on vacant apartments, forcing cities to enact policies of "vacancy decontrol," which allow a unit's rent upon vacancy to be stabilized at the new, raised market price.
Barton said Berkeley had higher retention of black renters than neighboring communities during the 1980-1995 strict rent control period, prior to vacancy decontrol.
Vacancy decontrol went into effect in Berkeley in 1999, right around the "dot-com" bubble that led to rising rents in the Bay Area.
"When previous minority tenants moved, they weren't replaced by more minority tenants but (by) higher-income tenants," Barton said, adding that tenants have historically been less likely to be part of a minority population.
The combination of these factors has exacerbated the presence of what Barton referred to as "de facto segregation" in Berkeley.
According to U.S. census data, in 1970, more than 20 percent of Berkeley's population was black. By 2010, the percentage had halved, even though the city's population remained fairly level.
It is the failure to mitigate the effects of such policies, widening income disparity and a booming regional economy that has brought Berkeley's affordable housing crisis to its historical apex, said City Councilmember Jesse Arreguin.
But Sid Lakireddy, president of the Berkeley Property Owners Association, said the housing crisis is as much about an overall insufficient number of units being developed within city limits as it is about increasing rents pricing out low-income earners. A result of the strong rent control period, he said, is that very few new apartments were built in the city.
"The only true fix to the housing crunch is always to build more," Lakireddy said.
Lakireddy, however, said bureaucratic roadblocks make for slow construction of new housing.
Both Arreguin and Tregub said there is "no silver bullet" that will solve the burgeoning affordable housing crisis in Berkeley.
Arreguin has proposed raising minimum wage to address income inequality. He also said strengthening anti-eviction laws in the city to protect tenants might improve the situation.
Yet Lakireddy said tenants from the strong rent control period continue to rent units — paying as little as one-third of current market rates — even if they no longer use the units as their primary residences. Tenants are incentivized to stay, while property owners are incentivized to have these tenants move so that rent may increase to market value.
The number of low-income tenancies from the period of strong rent control, according to a 2013 Rent Stabilization Board report, is 2,200.
By not freeing up these spaces — which can sometimes even be vacant — Lakireddy said, this hurts potential new tenants because they are limiting the housing supply.
To address housing issues in the city, Tregub favors increasing the city's "affordable housing mitigation fee" — a levy imposed on developers for every unit they build with the intention to rent at market rate. The fee is put toward building new housing units for low-income earners.
Many proposed solutions rely on policy changes, which would pit proponents against a wealthy real estate industry, Barton said.
Budget cuts, legal obstacles and the interests of powerful industry notwithstanding, public officials remain optimistic.
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Q: How can I reduce the size of an AVR ethernet bootloader? I am writing an ethernet capable bootloader for an AVR ATmega328 MCU. I am currently running over the 4k size limit and need some design advice.
Bootloader requirements:

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*Needs to be able to update the application via a simple UDP based messaging protocol (similar to TFTP).

*As the device operates in a variety of LANs, it should support DHCP.

With my current code, I need about 4k for the Ethernet driver, DHCP, ARP and UDP support.
Plus 1.5k for the actual messaging and app programming.
Compiler optimizations are turned on.
My current considerations to proceed are:

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*The code is not particularily optimized, so I guess I could save some bytes by following AVR035. I doubt I can save enough code size going this route though.

*I could simply extend the bootloader area by reserving 2k from the top app memory area for the bootloader. I need to be extra careful then to not overwrite that area when programming though. And, I would end up with a large, complex bootloader which probably has bugs, which I cannot update in the field.

*I could move some functions from the bootloader to the app. DHCP could be a good candidate: The app obtains a IP address via DHCP and stores it into EEPROM. The bootloader then can simply use the stored IP address and does not need to do DHCP itself. This could be dangerous though if the app fails e.g. by software bug or random corruption.

Which route would you suggest? Are there other ideas I should consider?

A: I managed to reduce the size of the bootloader to around 3k. Here is what I did, maybe it helps someone with a similar task:
I removed DHCP and ARP support from the bootloader. I make the assumption that I can always reach the device via UDP broadcast, so I don't need it to obtain an IP address when running the bootloader.
I also did a lot of code tweaking, which helped reduce the size some more. The removal of DHCP/ARP was the biggest chunk, however.

A: One approach that might sometimes be useful (even not for the original asker, for others who need tiny boot loaders) is to have a two-part bootloader.  One part would be in "permanent" memory, and would basically just have enough smarts to send a broadcast packet, listen for a reply, and throw a suitable-looking received reply into memory and execute it.  Otherwise, it would perform a checksum on the second part, executing it if it looks valid.  The second part would be in writable storage and could contain the logic for ARP and other such things.  That part could in turn be used to perform application updates.
Note that the second part may not fit entirely within a 1.5K Ethernet packet, but there should be no difficulty fitting enough logic within a 1.5K Ethernet packet to load a few more packets worth of boot-loader code (especially since the hardware will already be set up for that purpose).  The Apple II uses this type of approach to load from floppy.  A 256-byte PROM sets up a 128-byte table to decode 7-bit GCR data into 4-bit nybbles, advances the head mechanism outward a bunch of times, looks for a sector-zero header, and then reads 256 bytes of data to address $0800.  The code there is large enough to read the next 15 sectors from the same track (since the table it requires has already been produced), and the code within those 15 sectors can finish loading the OS.
Setting up a boot loader to work this way may be somewhat less convenient than having a "load everything in one step" loader, but it offers the advantage of allowing the unchangeable part of the boot loader to be very tiny.

A: I made a bootloader for the atmega328 that is updated via ethernet using TFTP.  I have DHCP in the application space and the results go into eeprom.  The bootloader reads the eeprom, so the bootloader effectively has DHCP as long as the application runs at least one time in the network.

A: Without seeing your code, or at least the layout of some of it, it is hard to say what you can change and omit/recycle.
Have you tried using different optimization's? On a 4k program I think I have seen variations of almost 1k by just changing the optimization used, (this was a while back, it may not have been that dramatic.) Although I doubt that would get you the ~33% reduction you would need. I would try to write or find some asm examples that may be smaller than what to compiler would make and use them in place of some of your code then recompile and see how much of a difference that makes.
You could also compile, step through the asm, pull out sections you like swap that in your code, then change the optimization, compile and repeat. But this would be tedious!
Your best bet is probably extend the bootloader area and make sure the bootloader won't overwrite this when it is being programmed.


Coffee, tea, caffeine and whether you should drink it is such a contentious subject! Ask 10 people whether you should have it and you'll get 10 different answers. And really, it does depend on many things as to whether it suits you. I thought I'd share some of the physical effects and my guidelines for caffeine to help you make an educated decision about whether or not you can enjoy a cup in your day or abstain.
Caffeine is a psychoactive compound found in chocolate, colas (soft drinks), energy drinks, coffee and tea. Psychoactive means it is active or impacts the brain and nervous system. Caffeine is popular for its ability to temporarily counteract fatigue and improve focus.
Caffeine is a central nervous system stimulant. It impacts sleep, fatigue and mood through its effect on neurotransmitters like adenosine and dopamine. Remembering that sleep is essential for healthy mental function and for our bodies to repair and restore function.
Essential nutrients like electrolytes (magnesium, potassium, chloride and sodium) and B-vitamins are depleted with excessive caffeine use. This can be because of increased urination, stress hormone levels or gut irritation. As a gut irritant, caffeine can alter the health of our gut and microbiome which in turn impacts how well we absorb nutrients from our food. Nutrient levels and gut health also impacts mood, energy, sleep, the immune system, our general health and places stress on the adrenal glands. For most of us living a high-paced, modern life, we do not need any more stress on our adrenal glands! Our adrenal glands work hard to produce cortisol and other hormones needed when our body responds to stress.
When we're feeling tired or chronically fatigued, it can be tempting to use caffeine to stimulate our energy. However, this effect is temporary, and because of the impact on nutrients and neurotransmitter balance, the energy boost is short-lived and there is usually a rebound effect. This rebound effect means that you feel greater fatigue. So for people with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, adrenal fatigue, exhaustion or burnout; caffeine is discouraged.
Caffeine suppresses the appetite – which you may be doing intentionally if you are fasting or can be an unintentional side effect. When your appetite is suppressed, it can make it tricky for you to eat the amount of food needed for optimal nutrient intake. Caffeine can interfere with calcium absorption, so please be very mindful of this if you are at risk of osteoporosis or your calcium intake is already reduced.
The image below (credit healthline.com) explains some of the other side effects of caffeine. You'll notice that some of the things listed are positives, but this doesn't mean you should drink buckets every day! Stick with my guidelines (below).
Your body gets used to and depends on caffeine the more you drink it. So this means you'll need to drink more to get the same level of stimulation. It also means that if you stop drinking caffeine you may experience withdrawal symptoms like anxiety, dizziness, headaches, fatigue, or feeling sleepy. If you are going to reduce your caffeine intake, then it's best to do it slowly (decrease by 1/2 cup per day) to try and avoid withdrawal symptoms.
Some delicious caffeine alternatives are around these days. I like a mix of roasted dandelion root and chicory. You can find this in lots of health food stores, but I do like the Teeccino brand as it is in a teabag which makes it very easy to take out and about with you. Other ideas for reducing caffeine consumption are switching to decaf, dandelion chai, rooibos tea, and trying herbal teas like chamomile, peppermint, or any other mix you find that you like.
One cup per day. Sometimes two.
Not on an empty stomach, and ideally about 30 minutes (or more) after your meal.
Before midday if you want to sleep well!
If you're so tired and exhausted you feel like you need it – then please don't have it!
Organic, fairtrade beans for your coffee, and choose organic teas or chocolate products.
Soft drink – just nope, nope, nope.
Chocolate – organic please and low sugar which means it will have to be at least 70% cacao. That's right, no mars bars etc!
So what do you think? Will this information change your coffee consumption? I'd love to hear what you think.
If you're energy levels are rock bottom, instead of turning for the quick fix of caffeine, perhaps it's time to find out what is causing it. There are many underlying causes of fatigue, I work with many women in my clinic on just this. Using blood tests or other functional testing, along with taking a thorough history helps me work out what is the problem. By understanding the root cause, we can take steps to repair this and work to prevent it from happening again. Knowledge is power, and I love helping my clients to understand their bodies and how to keep them in balance and working optimally. If you'd like to work with me, then please get in touch, or look at my calendar to find a time that suits you.


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Will Trump Be Another Republican Nuclear Weapons Disarmer?
Republicans love nuclear weapons reductions, as long as they're not proposed by a Democratic president.
That is the lesson from decades of US nuclear weapons and arms control management.
If that trend continues, then we can expect the new Donald Trump administration to reduce the US nuclear weapons arsenal more than the Obama administration did.
What? I know, it sounds strange but the record is very clear: During the post-Cold War era, Republication administrations have – by far – reduced the US nuclear weapons stockpile more than Democratic administrations (see graph below).
Even if we don't count numbers of weapons (because arsenals have gotten smaller) but only look at by how much the nuclear stockpile was reduced, the history is clear: Republican presidents disarm more than Democrats (see graph below).
It's somewhat of a mystery. Because Democratic presidents are generally seen to be more likely to propose nuclear weapons reductions. President Obama did so repeatedly. But when Democratic presidents have proposed reductions, the Republican opposition has normally objected forcefully. Yet Republican lawmakers won't oppose reductions if they are proporsed by a Republican president.
Conversely, Democratic lawmakers will not opposed Republican reductions and nor will they oppose reductions proposed by a Democratic president.
As a result, if the Republicans control both the White House and Congress, as they do now after the 2016 election, the chance of significant reductions of nuclear weapons seems more likely.
Whether Donald Trump will continue the Republication tradition remains to be seen. US-Russian relations are different today than when the Bush administrations did their reductions. But both countries have far more nuclear weapons than they need for national security. And Trump would be strangely out of tune with long-held Republican policy and practice if he does not order a substantial reduction of the US nuclear weapons stockpile.
Perhaps he should use that legacy to try to reach an agreement with Russia to continue to reduce US and Russia nuclear arsenals to the benefit of both countries.
Thank you for this. Perhaps President Trump will also make some cuts to delivery systems. In the Pacific Northwest we have seen the seamless advancement of the Trident missile program, starting with the arrival and deployment of the C-4 SLBM at Bangor during the Reagan administration and later full support of the Bush and Clinton administrations, and the arrival and deployment of the D-5 SLBM in 2002 during the George W. Bush administration and later full support of the Obama administration. The Navy has continuously upgraded Trident missiles and submarines with the exception of a delay in upgrading infrastructure for the D-5 missile at Bangor in the 1990s and cuts in the total number of U.S. SSBNs from 18 to 14 submarines in the 2000s. The ongoing life extension program for the D-5 SLBM is expected to extend the life of the missiles to 2042.
The upcoming Ohio replacement submarine (or Columbia-class submarine) will be in service until around 2080, and if successful, will complete 100 years of SSBN submarine deployment at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor. Cuts to the $100 billion Ohio replacement program would be welcome.
However, the caveat is President-elect Trump isn't a Republican. All I'm suggesting is that he is just as likely to dump New START and add ten thousand new nuclear warheads to the American arsenal as he is reducing one. Historical data is useless trying to predict the future on this issue. Like the world, we will just have to wait and see.
I think you may be right, but if and only if he does not choose John Bolton as Secretary of State or DepSec. You'll remember is undying hatred of all arms control measures when he was Under SecState (T) and unconfirmed UN ambassador.
Bolton even withheld intelligence on Iraq from Colin Powell and got away with it.
I just finished rereading David Hoffman's book Dead Hand; it's fascinating for the insights into Reagan and his hatred of nuclear weapons.
If trump reduces our nuclear weapon stock pile then we will still be a superpower but Russia might see this as an opportunity to develop more nuclear weapons in secret. this does however reduce the risk of our nuclear weapons being stolen.


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Philadelphia Media Network to Cut 37 Newsroom Jobs
The Philadelphia Media Network Inc. (PMN) is looking to cut 37 jobs. CBS Philly says the already downsized company has a little over 60% of the employees it had 5 years ago - 550 jobs compared to 900. The company is offering voluntary buyouts. Philly.com reports that its parent company is seeking to make the cuts by the end of March.
There is also news that The Inquirer, Philadelphia Daily News and Philly.com are going to start sharing some news coverage. The two newspapers were once rivals.
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