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import unittest

from citest.base import (
  ExecutionContext,
  JsonSnapshotHelper)

import citest.json_contract as jc
import citest.json_predicate as jp

_LETTER_ARRAY = ['a', 'b', 'c']
_NUMBER_ARRAY = [1, 2, 3]

_LETTER_DICT = {'a':'A', 'b':'B', 'z':'Z'}
_NUMBER_DICT = {'a':1, 'b':2, 'three':3}
_MIXED_DICT = {'a':'A', 'b':2, 'x':'X'}
_COMPOSITE_DICT = {'letters': _LETTER_DICT, 'numbers': _NUMBER_DICT}

class FakeObserver(jc.ObjectObserver):
  def __init__(self, fake_observation):
    super(FakeObserver, self).__init__()
    self.__fake_observation = fake_observation

  def collect_observation(self, context, observation):
    observation.extend(self.__fake_observation)
    return observation.objects

class JsonContractTest(unittest.TestCase):
  def assertEqual(self, expect, have, msg=''):
    if not msg:
      msg = 'EXPECTED\n{0!r}\nGOT\n{1!r}'.format(expect, have)
    JsonSnapshotHelper.AssertExpectedValue(expect, have, msg)

  def test_clause_success(self):
    context = ExecutionContext()
    observation = jc.Observation()
    observation.add_object('B')
    observation.add_object('A')
    fake_observer = FakeObserver(observation)

    eq_A = jp.LIST_MATCHES([jp.STR_EQ('A')])
    verifier = jc.ValueObservationVerifierBuilder('Has A').EXPECT(eq_A).build()

    clause = jc.ContractClause('TestClause', fake_observer, verifier)

    expect_result = jc.contract.ContractClauseVerifyResult(
        True, clause, verifier(context, observation))
    result = clause.verify(context)
    self.assertEqual(expect_result, result)
    self.assertTrue(result)

  def test_clause_failure(self):
    context = ExecutionContext()
    observation = jc.Observation()
    observation.add_object('B')
    fake_observer = FakeObserver(observation)

    eq_A = jp.LIST_MATCHES([jp.STR_EQ('A')])
    verifier = jc.ValueObservationVerifierBuilder('Has A').EXPECT(eq_A).build()

    clause = jc.ContractClause('TestClause', fake_observer, verifier)

    expect_result = jc.contract.ContractClauseVerifyResult(
        False, clause, verifier(context, observation))
    result = clause.verify(context)
    self.assertEqual(expect_result, result)
    self.assertFalse(result)

  def test_contract_success(self):
    context = ExecutionContext()
    observation = jc.Observation()
    observation.add_object('A')
    fake_observer = FakeObserver(observation)

    eq_A = jp.LIST_MATCHES([jp.STR_EQ('A')])
    verifier = jc.ValueObservationVerifierBuilder('Has A').EXPECT(eq_A).build()

    clause = jc.ContractClause('TestClause', fake_observer, verifier)
    contract = jc.Contract()
    contract.add_clause(clause)

    expect_result = jc.contract.ContractVerifyResult(
        True, [clause.verify(context)])

    result = contract.verify(context)
    self.assertEqual(expect_result, result)
    self.assertTrue(result)

  def test_contract_failure(self):
    context = ExecutionContext()
    observation = jc.Observation()
    observation.add_object('B')
    fake_observer = FakeObserver(observation)

    eq_A = jp.LIST_MATCHES([jp.STR_EQ('A')])
    verifier = jc.ValueObservationVerifierBuilder('Has A').EXPECT(eq_A).build()

    clause = jc.ContractClause('TestClause', fake_observer, verifier)
    contract = jc.Contract()
    contract.add_clause(clause)

    expect_result = jc.contract.ContractVerifyResult(
        False, [clause.verify(context)])

    result = contract.verify(context)
    self.assertEqual(expect_result, result)
    self.assertFalse(result)

  def test_contract_mixed_object_failure_ok(self):
    context = ExecutionContext()
    observation = jc.Observation()
    observation.add_object('A')
    observation.add_object('B')
    fake_observer = FakeObserver(observation)

    eq_A = jp.LIST_MATCHES([jp.STR_EQ('A')])
    verifier = jc.ValueObservationVerifierBuilder('Has A').EXPECT(eq_A).build()

    clause = jc.ContractClause('TestClause', fake_observer, verifier)
    contract = jc.Contract()
    contract.add_clause(clause)

    expect_result = jc.contract.ContractVerifyResult(
        True, [clause.verify(context)])

    result = contract.verify(context)
    self.assertEqual(expect_result, result)
    self.assertTrue(result)

  def test_contract_mixed_clause_failure_not_ok(self):
    context = ExecutionContext()
    observation = jc.Observation()
    observation.add_object('A')
    fake_observer = FakeObserver(observation)

    verifier = (jc.ValueObservationVerifierBuilder('Has A and B')
                .contains_match([jp.STR_EQ('A'), jp.STR_EQ('B')])
                .build())

    clause = jc.ContractClause('TestClause', fake_observer, verifier)
    contract = jc.Contract()
    contract.add_clause(clause)

    expect_result = jc.contract.ContractVerifyResult(
        False, [clause.verify(context)])

    result = contract.verify(context)
    self.assertEqual(expect_result, result)
    self.assertFalse(result)

  def mixed_exclude_helper(self, strict):
    context = ExecutionContext()
    observation = jc.Observation()
    observation.add_object('A')
    observation.add_object('B')
    observation.add_object('C')
    fake_observer = FakeObserver(observation)

    # We dont expect to see B in the list.
    # This can be interpreted two ways -- strictly or not strictly.
    # Strictly means no results should ever contain B.
    # Non strict means some result should not contain B.
    builder = jc.ValueObservationVerifierBuilder(
        'Test Excludes', strict=strict)
    builder.excludes_path_value(None, 'B')

    clause = jc.ContractClause('TestClause', fake_observer, builder.build())
    contract = jc.Contract()
    contract.add_clause(clause)

    # Doesnt matter whether strict or not since this is checking cardinality
    # over the entire list via the excludes clause.
    expect_result = jc.contract.ContractVerifyResult(
        False, [clause.verify(context)])
    result = contract.verify(context)
    self.assertEqual(expect_result, result)
    self.assertEqual(False, result.valid)

  def test_contract_mixed_exclude_strict_not_ok(self):
    self.mixed_exclude_helper(strict=True)

  def test_contract_mixed_exclude_not_strict_ok(self):
    self.mixed_exclude_helper(strict=False)

  def test_multiple_required(self):
    context = ExecutionContext()
    observation = jc.Observation()
    observation.add_object('A')
    observation.add_object('B')
    observation.add_object('C')
    fake_observer = FakeObserver(observation)

    eq_A_or_B = jp.OR([jp.STR_EQ('A'), jp.STR_EQ('B')])
    builder = jc.ValueObservationVerifierBuilder('Test Multiple')
    builder.contains_path_pred(None, eq_A_or_B, min=2)

    clause = jc.ContractClause('TestClause', fake_observer, builder.build())
    contract = jc.Contract()
    contract.add_clause(clause)

    expect_result = jc.contract.ContractVerifyResult(
        True, [clause.verify(context)])
    result = contract.verify(context)
    self.assertEqual(expect_result, result)
    self.assertEqual(True, result.valid)

  def test_contract_observation_failure(self):
    context = ExecutionContext()
    observation = jc.Observation()
    observation.add_error(
        jp.PredicateResult(False, comment='Observer Failed'))
    fake_observer = FakeObserver(observation)

    eq_A = jp.LIST_MATCHES([jp.STR_EQ('A')])
    verifier = jc.ValueObservationVerifierBuilder('Has A').EXPECT(eq_A).build()

    clause = jc.ContractClause('TestClause', fake_observer, verifier)
    contract = jc.Contract()
    contract.add_clause(clause)

    expect_result = jc.contract.ContractVerifyResult(
        False, [clause.verify(context)])

    result = contract.verify(context)
    self.assertEqual(expect_result, result)
    self.assertFalse(result)

  def _try_verify(self, context, contract, observation,
                  expect_ok, expect_results=None, dump=False):
    """Helper function for a verifier result on a given observation.

    Args:
      contract: The jc.Contract to verify.
      observation: The jc.Observa
      expect_ok: Whether we expect the contract to succeed or not.
      expect_results: If not None, then the expected ContractVerifyResult.
      dump: If True then print the expect_results to facilitate debugging.
    """
    verify_results = contract.verify(context)
    ok = verify_results.__nonzero__()

    error_msg = '{expect_ok} != {ok}\n{failures}'.format(
        expect_ok=expect_ok, ok=ok,
        failures=verify_results.enumerated_summary_message)
    if dump:
      print('VERIFY_RESULTS: {0}\n'.format(verify_results))
      print('\nEXPECT: {0}\n'.format(expect_results))
      print('OBSERVATION: {0}\n'.format(verify_results.observation))

    self.assertEquals(expect_ok, ok, error_msg)
    if expect_results:
      self.assertEquals(
          expect_results, verify_results,
          'EXPECT\n{0}\n\nACTUAL\n{1}'.format(
              expect_results, verify_results))

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

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I would like to move the "Things to Do" section with all of it's functionality to a new Wedding Website page I made, "Learn more about the venue," since I don't think it really belongs under "Details" and it is making my "Details" page insanely long, because all of our accommodation suggestions are on that page too.
Along the same lines, this would allow users to be able to duplicate the Things to Do page in order to create a Places to Eat page with the same functionality.
I believe this change was suggested before and was incorrectly marked as "completed". Completed makes it sound like the change was made, which it wasn't, so "Under Review" or "currently denied" would have been more appropriate, and still would have allowed users to comment and upvote.
"It would be nice to be able to drag and drop the pre-created pages onto a different page on the website. I also do not see a place where I can "duplicate" a pre-created section theknot had created on the website. Whenever I want to create a new section, it's only a standard/basic format. Having this would be helpful."
Is it possible to have the address collection feature prompt guests who RSVP to enter their pertinent details for mailing of physical invitations?
We would like to use the site as a "save the date" as well as for logistical data. It would be great to allow the function of collecting their data we need without having to send out the link/landing page for the "address collection" to individuals.
Is this already possible and perhaps I'm overlooking a step or a feature not available at this moment?
This is a common request and our team is working on making improvements every month that may include this ability some day. We want the free websites to be just what you need and really appreciate your patience and feedback here.
We trust you have found a way to make the site work for you in the meantime. Enjoy!
For the reception dinner, my guests need to chose an appetizer, a main/entree and a dessert. I can only add the options all in one slot. Is there a way to make them select one from each of those categories for the same event?
I would like to be able to have a link the directly opens the RSVP prompt so that my save the dates can include a direct link for people who just need to quickly RSVP. Thanks!
I like that guests can enter their email when RSVP-ing and get reminders. It would be even better if I can see who selected the option for a reminder and also have their email populate in the Guest entry in the Guest List Manager.


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Building 23 (MS 23-11)
Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering with focus on mobility, networking and security
In 2002, Carnegie Mellon University established its Silicon Valley campus at Moffett Field in Mountain View, California to offer its world-renowned part-time and full-time master's programs in software engineering, software management, information technology, and innovation management; to perform innovative research that connects it to local companies; and to support the careers of all Carnegie Mellon alumni. Our part-time graduate programs in Software Engineering and Software Management are designed specifically for working professionals and feature pragmatic, project-based curricula. The programs' flexible schedules and web-enabled materials ensure that students are able to conveniently fit their coursework around their work schedules. Both our MS in Software Engineering and MS in Software Management part-time programs are designed to fit your busy schedule and advance your career. Our part-time programs are focused on providing you with a pragmatic and personal educational experience that will immediately improve your technical expertise and your effectiveness in software-intensive businesses. Both programs can be completed remotely from off-campus. In addition to our full-time programs in Software Engineering and Software Management here at the Silicon Valley campus, we offer full-time master's programs in Information Technology and Innovation Management as well as a ground-breaking Ph.D. program in Mobility, offered through the main campus's CyLab. Each of these programs is bi-coastal, combining the rich heritage of the main campus in Pittsburgh, PA with the exciting career and research opportunities of Northern California.
Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)
International Student Requirements:
TOEFL - All international applicants MUST provide TOEFL scores from tests taken within the last 1-2 years. International applicants whose undergraduate degree was completed in the United States, or who attend an institution whose primary language of instruction was English, or whose mother language is English, may petition for a waiver of this requirement.
Average Cost per Credit (Graduate): 382
In State Tuition (per year): 55050

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« Ré-volt des machines » est le dixième Deck de structure de Yu-Gi-Oh! Jeu de cartes à jouer sorti en France. Il contient 40 cartes (37 différentes) dont 7 nouveaux monstres, 4 nouvelles magies et 1 nouveau piège. Il est sorti juste après La Rage du Dinosaure (neuvième Deck de structure). Toutes les cartes du Deck sont des cartes communes, sauf Dragon Gadjiltron Rouages Ancients.

Comment jouer ce Deck
Voici à peu près ce qui est écrit dans le manuel d'utilisation du Deck :

Note : afin de ne pas violer les droits d'auteur, le texte a été modifié, mais il veut toutefois dire la même chose que l'originel.

Liste des cartes

Monstres

 Dragon Gadjiltron Rouages Ancients (ATK :  ; DEF :  ) Ultra rare
 Chimère Gadjiltron Rouages Ancients (ATK :  ; DEF :  )
 Ingénieur Rouages Ancients (ATK :  ; DEF :  )
 Soldat Amorceur - Dynamo Redoutable (Atk : 0 ; DEF :  )
 Chasseur Mécanique (ATK :  ; DEF : 800 )
 Gadget Vert (ATK :  ; DEF : 600 )
 Gadget Jaune (ATK :  ; DEF :  )
 Gadget Rouge (ATK :  ; DEF :  )
 Soldat Canon (ATK :  ; DEF :  )
 Gear Golem, la Forteresse Mobile (ATK : 800 ; DEF :  )
 Plateforme de Soutien des Engins Lourds (ATK : 500 ; DEF : 500 ) x2
Golem Rouages Ancients (ATK : 3000 ; DEF : 3000 )
 Bête Rouages Ancients (ATK :  ; DEF :  )
 Soldat Rouages Ancients (ATK :  ; DEF :  )
 Rouages Ancients (ATK : 100 ; DEF : 800 ) x2
 Canon Rouages Ancients (ATK : 500 ; DEF : 500 )

Magies
 Atelier Rouages Ancients
 Tank Rouages Ancients
 Explosif Rouages Ancient
 Poing Rouages Ancients
 Usine Rouages Ancients
 Perceur Rouages Ancients
 Château Rouages Ancients
 Typhon d'Espace Mystique
 Limiter Removal
 Violent Orage
 Contrôleur d'Ennemi
 Changement d'Arme
 Machine de Duplication
 Pot d'Avarice

Pièges
 Fortin, la Forteresse Ambulante
 Offrande suprême
 Armure de Sakuretsu x2
 Micro Rayon
 Métalmorphe Rare
 Tir de Couverture
 Lancement !

Notes
 Le deck comprend un tapis de jeu, le deck de 40 cartes, un livret de règle et un guide pour bien utiliser son deck et le renforcer.
 « Ancients » ne prend pas de « t » au singulier comme au pluriel. Il a été ici ajouté puisque c'est le nom de la carte (il y a donc une erreur de français).
 C'est la première apparition en France des « Gadgets »
 "Fortin la Forteresse Ambulante" est la première Carte Piège, en France, qui devient un Monstre lorsqu'elle est activée avec
gardana cyber ombre * Un jeu de mots constitue le nom de ce deck (la « Révolte » devient la « Ré-Volt », le volt étant une unité de mesure pour l'électricité). Ce jeu de mots n'est pas présent sur les boîtes japonaises.
 Les canons apparaissant sur les monstres de la famille "Rouages Ancients" ont été censurés pour paraître moins réaliste.

Source
 Manuel d'instruction d'utilisation du Deck ;
 Numéro 7 d'un magazine (Dragon Blanc) qui parle des jeux de cartes à collectionner.

Voir aussi
 Deck
 Yu-Gi-Oh! Jeu de cartes à jouer
 Fureur des Profondeurs
 Triomphe du Guerrier
 Jugement du Magicien
 Forteresse invincible

Yu-Gi-Oh! Jeu de cartes à jouer

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February 4, 2020 February 1, 2020 Stuart Mitchell
With the start of a new decade, 2020, and the golden anniversary of Title IX on the near horizon, 2022, the Women's Sports Foundation (WSF) is staking a bold stand to gain true, lasting equity for girls and women in sports and beyond. Today the Foundation released its new national research report – Chasing Equity: The Triumphs, Challenges and Opportunities in Sports for Girls and Women – a comprehensive analysis of the current landscape and all its challenges, barriers, progress and opportunities, accompanied by a robust aggregate of calls to action to drive change. Putting knowledge into immediate action, the Foundation is also launching The Equity Project, a bold initiative designed to reach new heights in the fight for equal access to sports and physical activity for girls and women, to help spur unlimited possibilities in every facet of their lives. Both build on WSF's rich history of protecting Title IX and promoting gender equity for girls and women in sport.
Taking stock of where the U.S. currently stands in achieving gender equity in sport requires study, transparency and candor, hallmarks of WSF's approach to tackling societal issues. Comprehensive information in real time is vital for effective decision-making to achieve equity. The Chasing Equity Report examined the U.S. through a broad lens focusing on five core spheres of impact including: Girls' Sports: Access and Opportunity; Title IX: Awareness, Education and Compliance; Mental and Physical Health, and Safety; Leadership, Pay Equity and Workplace Bias; and Media Coverage.
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Participation and opportunity
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70% of female sports leaders say lack of women's sports media coverage limits girls' sport participationii
87% of all three NCAA divisions combined offered disproportionately higher number of athletic opportunities to male athletes compared to their enrollmentiii
83% of college coaches say they have never received formal Title IX trainingiv
31% of female coaches believe they risk losing their job if they spoke up about Title IX and gender equityv
Working in sports
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60% of female sports leaders report being paid less for doing the same job as a manvii
To learn more and download the Chasing Equity Report and summary, please visit https://www.womenssportsfoundation.org/what-we-do/wsf-research/.
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Home > CoA provides important ruling on interpretation of Trade Union Rulebooks in Kelly v Musicians' Union
CoA provides important ruling on interpretation of Trade Union Rulebooks in Kelly v Musicians' Union
Oliver Segal QC and Stuart Brittenden represented the Union, instructed by Victoria Phillips, Thompsons Solicitors LLP. Judgment in Kelly v Musicians' Union [2020] EWCA Civ 736 was handed down on Thursday 11th June 2020.
When will delay prevent a trade union from disciplining a member?
This was in issue before the Court of Appeal in Kelly v Musicians' Union [2020] EWCA Civ 736. In the wake of the #MeToo campaign, in 2016-2017 the Union set up a "safe space" for its members to report incidents of sexual harassment at work. A number of members raised complaints against the Appellant, which had occurred more than 28 days prior to them being reported to the Union. Disciplinary proceedings were instituted, resulting in the Appellant being expelled from the Union. His status as an Approved Contractor was also removed, although this was a separate contractual arrangement arising independently of the Rulebook and membership.
The Union's Rulebook made the following specific provision as to when the Union was under a duty to commence a disciplinary investigation:
Where a complaint of an alleged disciplinary offence is made to the General Secretary within 28 days of the alleged offence and there appear to the General Secretary to be reasonable grounds to think that a member might be guilty of a disciplinary offence the General Secretary shall investigate whether charges are justified.
The Certification Officer ("CO"), expressing some degree of unease, upheld the Appellant's complaint under s. 108A TULR(C)A 1992 that the Union had acted in breach of its Rules in disciplining him for offences that were reported to the General Secretary more than 28 days after they had happened. The CO issued a declaration to that effect, and various enforcement orders reinstating the Appellant's membership as well as an enforcement order restraining the Union from using any information considered within the disciplinary process to terminate his Approved Contractor status.
The Union's appeal to the EAT was upheld and the decision and enforcement order set aside by Soole J. The Appellant appealed to the Court of Appeal. Following a remote hearing, Singh LJ gave the lead judgment (with Floyd and Carr LJJ concurring), rejecting the appeal. The approach to be applied when construing the language of Union Rulebooks is to consider "the reasonable expectation of union members" and "common sense" [47, 49].
Materially, Singh LJ accepted that a distinction had to be drawn between whether the Union was under a duty to investigate, and whether it possessed a residual power to investigate a disciplinary offence. The existence of a prescribed duty did not necessarily negate or extinguish the Union's power to take a step. At [53] Singh LJ reasoned:
… The effect of [the rule] is to impose a duty on the General Secretary to investigate whether charges are justified ("shall investigate") where two conditions are satisfied. One condition is that there must appear to be reasonable grounds to think that a member might be guilty of a disciplinary offence. The other condition is that the complaint must be made within 28 days of the alleged offence. Where either of those conditions is not satisfied, the duty does not arise. However, the absence of a duty does not entail the absence of a power. The error into which the Certification Officer fell was to confuse the concept of a duty with the concept of a power.
This reasoning may resonate in the wider employment context (depending upon the drafting) where disciplinary rules or grievance procedures specify what appear to be time limits.
However, the extent of the Union's power to initiate disciplinary proceedings outside of the 28-day time limit was not boundless. The rules of natural justice are engaged. As Singh LJ observed at [57] "… it would be irrational for the Union to launch an investigation unless it appears that there are reasonable grounds that an offence has been committed."
Additionally, according to Singh LJ at [59] "there could in principle be circumstances in which the delay in the making of a complaint is so long that it would be unfair and/or irrational for the Union to investigate and/or lay a charge." As Singh LJ observed, this was not a problem unique to trade unions. That sentiment could apply with equal force to an employer seeking to discipline an employee for an historic offence. A fair hearing may not be possible, because crucial witnesses may no longer be available or for some other reason. Everything will depend on the facts of a given case.
The CA confirmed that the Certification Officer did not have the power to restrain the Union from using the information lawfully obtained during the disciplinary process for the very different purpose of exercising its contractual power to remove a person from a list of Approved Contractors.
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Prima di essere coinvolto nella serie Trailer Park Boys, Tremblay e il suo futuro collega attoriale Robb Wells possedevano una catena di pizzerie chiamata JR Capone's. La sceneggiatura di Trailer Park Boys è stata scritta da Tremblay insieme a Robb Wells e al terzo co-protagonista della serie Mike Smith. Oltre alla serie tv il cast ha recitato nel'omonimo film del 2006, girato per la maggior parte nel comune di Halifax. Tremblay e Wells sono inoltre apparsi nel film del 2002 Virginia's Run come personaggi secondari.

Nel 2010, Tremblay è apparso con molti dei suoi ex compagni del cast di Trailer Park Boys nella serie The Drunk and On Drugs Happy Fun Time Hour, mentre nel 2011 insieme a Robb Wells e Mike Smith ha dato vita allo spettacolo comico dal vivo Drunk, High and Unemployed, messo in scena in una tournée negli Stati Uniti.

Tremblay si è riunito con il cast di Trailer Park Boys per la presentazione in anteprima su Netflix dell'ottava stagione dello show il 5 settembre 2014, a cui sono susseguite diverse fino al rilascio della dodicesima il 30 marzo 2018.

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Services: November 2011 at Audley and Dresden
Being one parish.
Synaxis of the Holy Archangels Michael and Gabriel...
Services for October 2011 at Audley and Dresden.
Name Days in October
Saints of Britain
Mon.7th 6.30pm Great Vespers of Saint Michael at Dresden.
Tues. 8th 10.30am Divine Liturgy of Saint Michael at Audley.
Fri. 11th 11am Memorial at the Dresden Church War Memorial.
Sat.12th 12.30 Saint Michael's Feast at St. Marina's Hall, Longton. A bring and share meal with a collection for the church.6pm Great Vespers.
Sun. 13th 10am Matins;
11am Divine Liturgy. Audley
10.30am Baptism of Dylan Edward Jai Jones;
11am Divine Liturgy. Dresden
Mon. 15th Beginning of the Nativity Fast.
Mon. 21st 10.30am Divine Liturgy: Entrance of the Most Holy Theotokos into the Temple: Liturgy at Dresden.
Fri. 25th 11am Akathist at Audley
As one parish of the Holy Archangel Michael, with two churches and two priests, Great Feasts will be shared between the two churches. So, both churches having as their Patron the Holy Archangel Michael, Great Vespers with Litia and Artoklasia will be served at Dresden and the Divine Liturgy with Panikhida at Audley on 7th and 8th November. The Entrance of the Mother of God into the Temple being on a Monday, there will be no Great Vespers, but the Divine Liturgy will be served at Dresden. We welcomed Edwin, Maurice, into the Holy Orthodox Church and our parish of Saint Michael at Dresden. I should have invited all of you to be there but left it to your own perception. Dylan Edward Jai Jones, the son of Paul Dominic and Jayne, will be baptised at Dresden on Sunday 13th November as indicated on the service listing for November. The day before we will have celebrated our Parish Feast with a "bring and share" lunch at Saint Marina's hall in Longton. I hope that there will be many occasions when we will all be together at Audley and at Dresden, for worship, fellowship, study, fundraising and many other things.
An evening study group has formed and meets at Hugh and Imogen Maxfield's house every Thursday.Time: 8pm—9:30pmAddress: 1 Cappers Lane, Betchton, Sandbach, CW11 2TWContact: Fr. George 07551456454
Congratulations to Matthew and Kayleigh who have got engaged!
Name Days in November.
3rd Winifred Carson
8th Gabriella Bostan; Victor's Gabriella
11th Martin Shorthose
13th Ioannes Harvey
14th Philip Boothby
16th Matthew Carson; Matthew Cooke
20th Edmund Maxfield
30th Andrew Ayoub; Andrew Davidchack; Andrew Onofrei; Andrew Robinson
Synaxis of the Holy Archangels Michael and Gabriel and All the Bodiless Powers—8th November
On this day we celebrate the archangels and these are:
Michael: "Who is like God"
Gabriel: "Power of God" or "man of God"
Raphael: "God's Healing" or "God the Healer"
Uriel: "Fire" or "Light of God"
Salathiel: "One who prays to God"
Jegudiel: "One who glorifies God"
Barachiel: "The blessing of God"
Jeremiel: "God's Exaltation"
We celebrate all the angelic hosts in November because it follows nine months after March, in which month the world was created. Nine months for the nine orders of angels as outlined by Saint Dionysius the Areopagite. These orders are: six-winged Seraphim, many-eyed Cherubim, Godly Thrones, Dominions, Virtues, Powers, Principalities, Archangels and Angels.
It was Saint Michael who first cried out "Let us attend! Let us stand aright; let us stand with fear". This is heard every Sunday and the response is the same one given by the Angelic host, "Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of Sabaoth: heaven and earth are full of Your Glory."
Sat. 1st Pilgrimage to Holywell. No local services.
Sun. 2nd 10am Matins; 11am Divine Liturgy.
Wed. 19th 9am Divine Liturgy at Audley
Sat. 22nd 6pm Great Vespers.
Sun. 23rd 10am Matins; 11am Divine Liturgy.
Fri. 28th 9am Divine Liturgy at Audley.
Sat. 29th 6pm Saint Demetrios Commemoration of the Dead and Great Vespers.
Sun. 30th 10am Matins; 11am Divine Liturgy
Name Days in October.
12th Wilfred Maxfield. 18th Dr. Lucas Joy.
23rd Jacovos Harvey. 26th Claudiu
28th Terence.
19th Metropolitan Gabriel (2007).
Future Dates.
November: Parish Feast Meal will be a "bring and share" on Saturday 12th November at 12.30pm at Saint Marina's Parish Hall in Longton.
Finances.
Now that we have two churches and two priests, it is time for all of us to look at our giving to the Church in order to make the work of the Church possible.
In these difficult times, we need, more than ever, to remind ourselves that we put our trust in God, not in our own ability to supply our needs. Give freely and God will abundantly supply your needs. Be sensible and thrifty, and sparing in your giving, and you show your lack of trust in God.
Swanwick Deanery Conference 2012.
Father Gregory has booked Swanwick on the same basis as last time.... 80 places (expandable) at £130 with usual concessions and day attending rates, Monday 30th April (4pm) to Wednesday 2nd May (Lunch)... a non-fasting Paschal time.
The theme will be "Christian discipleship" and the following areas will be covered by quality speakers:-
Personal Vocations; Family Life and the Single State;
The Ascetical Life; The Kingdom of God and the World.
Saints of Britain: Wilfrid of York—October 12th
Saint Wilfrid was born in Northumberland in 634 and was educated at Lindisfarne and then spent time in Lyons and Rome. He returned to England and was elected abbot of Ripon in 658 and introduced the Roman rules and practices and was the architect of the definitive victory of the Roman party at the Conference of Whitby in 664.
He was appointed Bishop of York and took possession of his See in 669. He laboured zealously and founded many monasteries, though he had to appeal to Rome in order to prevent the subdivision of his diocese by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Saint Theodore. While waiting for the outcome of the case, he was forced to go into exile. This did little to shake his zeal and he worked hard and long to evangelize the pagan south Saxons until his recall in 686. In 691 he had to retire again to the Midlands until Rome vindicated him once again. He was reconciled to his fellow bishops at the Council of Nidd in 706.
He went to his rest in 709 and is remembered for his courage and zeal.
Saint Paulinus of York—October 10
A monk in Saint Andrew's monastery in Rome, he was sent to England in 601 by Saint Gregory the Great to assist Saint Augustine of Canterbury. He laboured in Kent until 625 when he accompanied Ethelburga to Northumbria where she married King (later saint) Edwin. Paulinus was successful in converting Edwin and large numbers of his people to the Christian faith. Edwin was defeated in 633 by pagan Mercians and Paulinus was forced to leave his See in York and return to Kent. There he took up the See of Rochester which he held until his death in 644.
Holy Fathers Spyridon and Nicodemus, Prosphora-bakers of the Caves—October 31
Saint Spyridon was a Godly man born in the early twelfth century. He was ignorant of book learning and his speech was rustic. Nevertheless, he was wise in spirit and his fear of God led him to the Monastery of the Caves where he became a monk and learned to read, committing all the Psalms to memory. He would chant the entire psalter once a day during his work.
His job became to bake the prosphora for the services, a work which Spyridon enjoyed. One day, while he was going about his work, he lit the oven to bake prosphora, and flames burst out and began to burn the roof of the building. Saint Spyridon took off his mantia and covered the mouth of the oven. Then he ran to the well, drew together the sleeves of his hair shirt, and filled it with water. He quickly returned to the fire calling for the brothers to come and help him put out the fire. When they arrived they were amazed that Spyridon's shirt had held all the water for extinguishing the flames, and his mantia had not caught fire.
Saint Spyridon's helper was St Nicodemus. They were very close friends and prayed and laboured together. They baked prosphora for thirty years before reposing peacefully .
of Canterbury. He laboured in Kent until 625 when he accompanied Ethelburga to Northumbria where she married King (later saint) Edwin. Paulinus was successful in converting Edwin and large numbers of his people to the Christian faith. Edwin was defeated in 633 by pagan Mercians and Paulinus was forced to leave his See in York and return to Kent. There he took up the See of Rochester which he held until his death in 644.


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Barry Ptolemy
Director, Producer, Futurist
At age 12, Barry Ptolemy was first inspired to create films by Steven Spielberg on the set of E.T., where he worked and studied closely alongside the director. After attending USC film school, Barry founded his first production company Waterland Productions in 1994 where he directed and produced a slate of award winning national commercials, TV shows, and films. There, he created the hit show Adventures Television, which was featured on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno on Thanksgiving Day 1995.
In 2006, Barry's interest in the sciences and technologies led him to read Ray Kurzweil's The Singularity is Near, upon which his first feature, TRANSCENDENT MAN, is based. The film, which had its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival as well as stops at AFI and Sundance, went on to monumental success when it opened in theaters nationwide.
Transcendent Man debuted at the top of the charts on Amazon and iTunes where it remained the top documentary in the country for 13 weeks. The film became one of the biggest selling documentary DVD's of the year in retail stores such as Best Buy, Barnes and Noble, Target, Walmart and Blockbuster Video and was watched by millions on Netflix. IDA called Transcendent Man, "One of the best documentaries of the year!" and Ain't it Cool News said, "Not only is Transcendent Man the best film of the year it just might change your life forever!"
Barry appeared on CNN, FOX and MSNBC, as the film quickly became the most talked about documentary in the country. The film and its subject Ray Kurzweil went on to appear on The Colbert Report, Real Time with Bill Maher, The Jimmy Kimmel Show, Howard Stern, PBS and Nightline to name just a few. In addition the film was discussed in a TIME magazine cover story, quickly cementing Barry as a nationally recognized filmmaker.
Barry went on to produce and appear in Transcendent Man LIVE: A Conversation About the Future from Lincoln Center in New York alongside Ray Kurzweil, Michio Kaku, Deepak Chopra, Steve Wozniak, Bill Maher, Quincy Jones, Elon Musk and Vice President Al Gore. Distribution partner Fathom Events aired the event live in over 450 movie theaters nationwide and was sold out in many.
Barry also directed the Internationally renowned video "We Are The World 25 For Haiti" with Lionel Richie and Quincy Jones, which aired during the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic Opening Ceremonies. Recently, Barry gave a TED talk on The Future Of Education, which has been widely viewed. Barry is a contributor to many TV shows and films on the subject of accelerating technologies. He has appeared on Charlie Rose and Big Think. He was recently named one of the new "power directors" by L.A. Confidential Magazine.
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The Fools' Hall of Fame is the title of an American song. There has been more than one composition using this title.

Versions
In 1957 the composition written by Danny Wolfe was recorded by Rudi Richardson on the Sun label in an R&B style. Shortly it was also recorded by both Roy Orbison and Johnny Cash on the same label, but not released. This song has become an early R&R classic mainly because of Roy's reissue, although it had never charted.

In 1959 Pat Boone recorded a different composition by Aaron Schroeder and Wally Gold, as a Pop ballad. It charted at #29 US.

In 1962 Paul Anka wrote a third composition which he released, an uptempo Pop song.

American songs


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Film and television actress. First appeared on TV as a child, followed by films in her teens. Established her reputation in the TV play Cathy Come Home and Up the Junction (both 1965). Film successes in the 60s include Poor Cow, I'll Never Forget What's 'Is Name (both 1967) and The Fixer, (1968). Later troubles with drink and drugs led to her death from an overdose.
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3. You can now start to add detail, smaller particals and some dodges. This effect is easy, but it really depends on how much time you want to spend doing it. It really starts to look good on 3D explosions in abstracts. I went ahead doing a little more detail using the same techniques and styles.


The MHRA is launching an 'Innovation Office' to help organisations who are developing innovative medicines, medical devices or using novel manufacturing processes to navigate the regulatory processes in order to be able to progress their products or technologies.
The main aim of the 'Innovation Office' will be to promote early dialogue between innovative organisations and the MHRA to help facilitate their understanding of the regulatory considerations applicable to their innovation. For example the MHRA can advise on the development of innovative products like advanced therapies, nanomedicines and drug device combinations.
The 'office' will be a web-based portal accessed via the MHRA website. Developers of such technologies will be able to fill in a simple form which will be submitted confidentially to the most appropriate person at the MHRA.


working on some Ebola Outbreak tasks.
That's also why I'm writing this email, I have a few questions.
information is available or just leave it alone?
when the map gives me a basic idea about how the landscape looks like.
drawing these areas or just skip it?
active layers". I guess I'm doing it right...?


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Math at a Catholic School - Forward Jokes!
Little Tommy's parents had tried everything to help his math grade: tutors, flash cards, "Hooked on Math," special learning centers, everything. Finally, they enrolled him in the local Catholic school.
The very first day, he came home with a very serious look on his face, went straight to his room, and started studying. His mother was amazed. Books and paper were spread out everywhere and Little Tommy was hard at work. As soon as dinner was through, he marched right back up to his room without a word and studied some more.
This went on for weeks until Little Tommy proudly brought home his report card and showed it to his parents: An A in Math!
"Tommy! This is great! I'm so proud of you! Son, what was it? What helped motivate you? Was it the nuns?"
Little Tommy shook his head.
"Well, then, was it the books? The discipline? The structure? The uniforms? What?"
Little Tommy looked at her and said, "Well, Mom, it's like this. When I saw that guy out in the lobby nailed to a plus sign, I knew they weren't screwing around!"


KScripts is for mobile app developers looking for the power of writing custom business logic in a high level language, but without the hassle of managing the infrastructure. Along side the core mBaaS features with a growing set of platforms and libraries supported we offer one of the most powerful and comprehensive backend platform for your clients mobile app.
KScripts effectively opens up the Kumulos backend platform to mobile apps and games developers and provides a whole new stack of features and mobile app development functionality.
It lets you interact with the database in a way you would a programming language. You can run custom SQL queries, iterate results, manipulate data, interact with third party API's to do exactly what you need.
Heres a brief example. Lets imagine a taxi booking app.
Taxi App uses Kumulos to run all its Backend needs, which include some KScript API methods that would be difficult to create on a standard mobile backend service. For example, if, when you make a booking, there are no taxis available the app will show the user a "pending" notification. This notification will stay on the screen for a maximum of 6 minutes to allow a taxi company to perhaps free up a cab for you. If, however, there is nothing after 6 minutes, the app will then tell the user that there are no taxis available currently.
This is a simple if function with a timer attached, but it would actually be quite difficult to implement with standard API methods. With KScript, just a few lines of code and the custom API has been created. The suite of APIs that serve the Taxi App for iOS are also used by a web administration panel used by the taxi companies to respond to booking requests.
For a relatively simple mobile app like the Taxi App, the developer would created around 20 custom APIs (kScripts) that let them finely tune the Backend workings of the app to do just what they need them to do. For something more complex, say a social media app, it could be closer to 150 KScripts, but by doing that they've cut their development time by at least third.
Flexibility and ease of use puts KScript leaps and bounds ahead of the competition in terms of creating a more efficient and headache-less environment for mobile app developers to build in.


Professor Louie & The Crowmatix at Steel City this Saturday Night 11/26 - OneNineFourSixZero - Phoenixville Reviews, Events, + more!
Professor Louie & The Crowmatix have been creating fine music at "The Rock 'n' Roll Barn" for the past three decades, ever since they first served as backup musicians for The Band. Now, as part of their Hurley Mountain Tour, their coming to Steel City Coffee House on Saturday November 26th at 8 PM.
Music from Hurley Mountain, their 12th CD, is inspired by the beautiful farmlands next to their recording studio in the Catskill Mountains. It's a spirited collection of 11 originals and three select tunes (including Jimmy Reed's "You Got Me Dizzy"), a musical short story that brings listeners along on a day spent by Hurley Mountain. Professor Louie's accordion captures a tranquil "Golden Morning" sunrise over the Hurley fields and ends the CD with "Goodnight Hurley Moon." Along the way, it's a day in the life of a close-knit agricultural community where folks are bonded by daily events, hard work, history, family and simple pleasures.
This mix of originals, traditional tunes, heartfelt vocals, blistering guitar riffs, solid backbeats, bluesy passion, romantic ballads, and Celtic, Gospel and work song influences conveys the timeless beauty of rural life in these United States. The Crowmatix bring fans inside the musical heritage that has shaped their sound and made them one of the Hudson Valley's most beloved bands.


City of Arvada's Channel 8 covers local Paul Sullivan in this 3 min featured piece. From his early beginnings at Arvada West High School to how he works from his current Colorado Studio.
Bringing the dead to life: Go behind the scenes of the animation The Book of Life with concept artist Paul Sullivan. Featured article released in today's 2D Artist magazine with a 13 page spread interviewing Paul about his early career through to his currently released project The Book of Life. Buy the full magazine online here. Or find it in bookstores near you!
Here is the next film I have been Production Designing, working with the Director of the book of life Jorge R Gutierrez on his new "Kung Fu Space Western" At the top of the article is an early development piece I did for the show! Exciting!!!
Congratulations to the winners of this years Annie Awards! Especially, Paul Sullivan, Sandra Equihua and Jorge R.Gutierrez for winning Best Character Design in an Animated Feature Production award! See the Full List here.
For many viewers, the 42nd Annual Annie Awards began after 7 on Saturday evening in Royce Hall on the UCLA campus, but the real show started almost two hours before, when the red carpet rolled out – and the celebrities started arriving.... Read the Full article here.
5 Annie Award Nominations "The Book of Life"
The International Animated Film Society, ASIFA-Hollywood Annie Award nominees were announced today.The Book of Life has been nominated in the following five categories! We could not be more proud of our crew!
The Texas-based VFX studio, Reel FX, was founded in 1993, but it made its first entrance into the world of in-house animated features in November 2013. Its release was Free Birds, a quirky holiday tale of time traveling turkeys set to save Thanksgiving. It's been less than a year since then, and the studio has already released its second in-house animated movie, The Book of Life this October. With just three weeks in, the film has shown some positive results both critically and financially, already grossing over $80 million worldwide at the time of this writing.
Read the full in depth article here.
Concept Art World does a featurette on Paul Sullivan. check out the full article here.
From Mexican folk art to Sergio Leone to Radiohead, the director Jorge R. Gutierrez reached far and wide for inspiration in making "The Book of Life," his first 3-D animated feature. The story of a woman and the two men who pine for her in a small Mexican village is at the heart of this mythic adventure, which has tinges of spaghetti westerns and makes room for magic, bullfighting and pop music.
The official website for The Book of Life showcases some wonderful concept art and illustrations art directed by Paul Sullivan. Read the full article here.
Animated characters are often inspired by animals, toys or fairy-tale princesses. But in "The Book of Life," an animated fantasy due Oct. 17, writer-director Jorge Gutierrez found his muses in an unexpected and vibrant new place — the world of Mexican folk art.


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Meet a Shocker: Ashley Carpenter
December 6, 2021 — Ashley Carpenter learned more about biological sciences after she did WSU's National Student Exchange Program where she studied forestry. Carpenter is one of more than 1,100 students eligible for fall 2021 graduation.
Meet a Shocker: Brittany Spires
December 6, 2021 — Balancing work, being a mother of five and being an honor roll student is not always an easy feat, but Brittany Spires learned a good support system can help you along the way. Spires is soon to graduate with a degree in psychology. Spires is one of more than 1,100 students eligible for fall 2021 graduation.
Bloomberg Finance Lab to provide powerful, real-time analytics to WSU's Barton School
Dec. 3, 2021 — The same data, software and tools used by the world's leading business and financial decision-makers can now be accessed in the Koch Global Trading Center of the W. Frank Barton School of Business at Wichita State University.
Meet a Shocker: Aunjnae White
Dec. 6, 2021— Aunjnae White, a first-generation student, will work at a domestic violence shelter following graduation with a degree in psychology from WSU. White is one of more than 1,100 students eligible for fall 2021 graduation.
Meet A Shocker: Christopher Wright
December 6, 2021 — Christopher Wright not only has a job as a Communication and Navigation technician in the Air Force but is now graduating with a physics degree. Wright is one of more than 1,100 students eligible for fall 2021 graduation.


Each year, top chefs and restaurateurs from around the globe gather for the highly anticipated World's 50 Best Restaurants awards. This year, the ceremony took place in Bilbao, Spain and saw a familiar name take out the top spot.
Chef Massimo Bottura's Osteria Francescana was named as the world's best restaurant, beating out last year's winner, Eleven Madison in New York City, which came in fourth in this year's list. This is the second time the Moderna-based Italian restaurant (which has three Michelin stars) has won the accolade, having also received it in 2016.
Not only did Osteria Francescana take out the top prize, it was also the only Italian restaurant in the top 35. The rest of the top 10 was filled with two restaurants from Peru and France, three from Spain, one from Bangkok and the aforementioned USA-based eatery.
Now, find out which Michelin-starred chef is opening his first restaurant in the Middle East.


Our experts conducted a two-day intensive workshop in Belgrade from 10 till 12 April to assist the Belgrade-based Center for Research, Transparency, and Accountability (CRTA) in enhancing its existing media monitoring efforts focusing on detecting and exposing the dissemination of disinformation, particularly disinformation from abroad. The workshop was held thanks to the support from the National Democratic Institute (NDI) Serbia. Our experts also assisted CRTA in the design of an overarching strategy to detect, define and expose disinformation, misinformation, fake news and related news items. The strategy incorporated existing best practices, recent examples, and leading theories in the field. Moreover, our experts also helped in the creation of a structured methodology to capture, define and utilize relevant disinformation/misinformation/fake news.


Rent Villa De Suma in Seminyak From Bali Luxury Villas!
Villa De Suma is tucked into the prestigious Laksmana Estate in Seminyak, Bali. De Suma is a stylish 4 bedroom villa just a few minutes stroll from the golden sandy beach of Petitenget and fashionable 'eat street'. Combining rustic design elements with beautiful antiques and the sheerest of contemporary comforts, this fully staffed, pool Villa de Suma appeals to everyone. Families will find a luxury escape that's also kid-friendly, while groups of friends will discover a gorgeous base for indulging in the tantalising delights of cosmopolitan Seminyak, with some of the island's most famous restaurants, bars and iconic beach clubs in walking distance.
Translating as 'flower' in Sanskrit, stunning Villa De Suma blends old world glamour with modern luxurious comfort. Hand-picked antiques and ethnic artefacts evoke the magic and the mystery of Indonesia and the Orient, while a team of dedicated staff provide the warm hospitality that Bali is famous for. Imbued with a charismatic rustic elegance, rich textures are revealed in volcanic lava stone, recycled ironwood pillars, and a magnificent walled garden adorned with staghorn ferns, palms and tropical shrubs.
Located in the heart of lively Seminyak, yet hidden away in a peaceful private estate, Villa De Suma offers the best of both worlds. It is hard to imagine a better location from which to enjoy all that Seminyak has to offer, from surf beaches to world-class restaurants, beach bars and boutiques. Yet when its time to chill, just swing back the beautiful antique Chinese doors and retreat into your own private hideaway. The 12-metre swimming pool surrounded by a wide ironwood deck, sun loungers and lush vertical garden, provides an idyllic setting for lazy sunny days and balmy evenings illuminated by flickering candles and hurricane lanterns. With an iPod dock and Bose speakers to hand, you can choose your own holiday soundtrack.
Four spacious, modern bedrooms are located in two double-storey sleeping pavilions at either end of the pool, making the villa a fair share for groups or families. The main pavilion is the epitome of tropical living with its whirring fans, fresh coastal breeze and dining table for eight. A talented private chef is on hand to prepare gourmet meals, seafood barbecues and Indonesian banquets from a suggestion menu, but you may prefer to wander down the lane to sample Eat Street's eclectic range of restaurants. Should you wish to explore the island's mystical volcanoes, picturesque rice fields and fabled temples, Villa De Suma's friendly manager will be happy to arrange transport or tours.
Above Rates are quoted in US Dollars per night and are subject to 15.5% tax & service charge. Rates are valid until 16 June, 2018.
15 minutes (3.1 km) drive to Seminyak Center, 10 minutes (1.5 km) drive to Seminyak Night Life, 30 minutes (11.7 km) drive to Bali's Ngurah Rai International Airport.


We are indeed privileged to dedicate this edition of the Koren Talmud Bavli in honor of the generous support of Leo and Sue Noé of London.
The name Noé is synonymous with philanthropy. Te family's charitable endeavors span a vast range of educational projects, welfare institutions, and outreach organizations across the globe, with a particular emphasis on the "nurturing of each individual." Amongst so many others charitable activities, the Noés have been deeply involved with Kisharon, which provides the British Jewish community with vital support for hundreds of people with learning difculties and their families; they provide steadfast support of SEED, which stands at the forefront of adult Jewish education in the UK; and Kemach, an organization in Israel that "helps Haredi students sustain themselves in dignity," providing both professional and vocational training for the Haredi community in Israel.
The Noés are not simply donors to institutions. Tey are partners. Donors think of a sum. Partners think of a cause, becoming rigorously and keenly involved, and giving of their time and energy. We are honored that they have chosen to partner with our two organizations, Shefa and Koren Publishers Jerusalem, enabling us to further and deepen learning amongst all Jews.
Leo and Sue are the proud parents and grandparents of fve children and their families. Te next generation has been taught by example that with life's gifs come the responsibilities to be active within and contribute to society – both Jewish and non-Jewish – as is consistent with the noblest of Jewish values.
The Talmud is the cornerstone of Jewish culture. True, our culture originated in the Bible and has branched out in directions besides the Talmud, yet the later's influence on Jewish culture is fundamental. Perhaps because it was composed not by a single individual, but rather by hundreds and thousands of Sages in batei midrash in an ongoing, millennium-long process, the Talmud expresses not only the deepest themes and values of the Jewish people, but also of the Jewish spirit. As the basic study text for young and old, laymen and learned, the Talmud may be said to embody the historical trajectory of the Jewish soul. It is, therefore, best studied interactively, its subject mater coming together with the student's questions, perplexities, and innovations to form a single intricate weave. In the entire scope of Jewish culture, there is not one area that does not draw from or converse with the Talmud. Te study of Talmud is thus the gate through which a Jew enters his life's path.
The Koren Talmud Bavli seeks to render the Talmud accessible to the millions of Jews whose mother tongue is English, allowing them to study it, approach it, and perhaps even become one with it.
This project has been carried out and assisted by several people, all of whom have worked tirelessly to turn this vision into an actual set of books to be studied. It is a joyful duty to thank the many partners in this enterprise for their various contributions. Tanks to Koren Publishers Jerusalem, both for the publication of this set and for the design of its very complex graphic layout. Tanks of a different sort are owed to the Shefa Foundation and its director, Rabbi Menachem Even-Israel, for their determination and persistence in seting this goal and reaching it. Many thanks to the translators, editors, and proofreaders for their hard and meticulous work. Tanks to the individuals and organizations that supported this project, chief among them the Matanel Foundation and the Noé family of London. And thanks in advance to all those who will invest their time, hearts, and minds in studying these volumes – to learn, to teach, and to practice.
Ого! Очень нравится структура текста, отличная полиграфия, обилие поясняющих рисунков! Эх, на русском и не снилось такое шикарное издание!
Очень удобное издание для изучения Традиции - ориг. текст, перевод, обширные комментарии. Пусть это и не научное (т.е., критическое) издание, но для начинающих - самое то! Жаль только, что на русском вышли лишь неск. томов (включая совершенно бессмысленную Антологию Аггады), и - увы! - не в годы моей молодисти. Я тогда Светония да Плутарха читал (даже в ночные смены на заводе), а мог бы еще до прихода в Церковь читать то, что следует!
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Training Is Just the Beginning: Strategies for Sustaining Coaching in a Large Organization
Over the past three years, internal Coaching trainers at Isabella Geriatric Center in New York have trained over 1,000 employees in the PHI Coaching Approach to Communication. Now that the initial training roll-out is complete, the trainers have turned their attention to an even greater challenge: sustaining the impact over time.
Isabella's trainers (in partnership with PHI) have offered a variety of Coaching "boosters" to leaders and department heads. But how do you offer boosters to over 700 frontline staff — especially given the real and inevitable limits of time and other resources?
At Isabella, the trainers have decided that one way to support frontline staff is to focus on enhancing the skill and commitment of supervisors. This is because frontline staff is most likely to adopt behaviors if they are modeled by those who support them. These supervisors also ultimately have responsibility for holding frontline staff accountable for using the skills they learned in training.
Boosters for Nurse Supervisors
The first series of boosters were designed for the nursing department. The Coaching trainers initially had hoped to offer in-person boosters to Charge Nurses, but discovered that it wasn't feasible because of coverage challenges. Instead, Coaching trainer and Staff Development Associate Michael Johnson worked with the Director of Nursing to develop a practical format for boosters for Isabella's Nurse Supervisors. They agreed that he would lead a 20-30 minute booster at regular staff meetings every other month.
"My goal for the boosters is for the nurse supervisors to use each other as a resource," Johnson said. "I give them time to talk about what's up for them, and then we practice how they might handle particularly challenging situations."
Boosters for Frontline Supervisors
Two additional Coaching trainers have developed a booster series for frontline supervisors in auxiliary departments. The booster sessions are scheduled every other month for two hours.
"We always come to the sessions with some content to share, but we also save time for the supervisors to just share with each other," said Sarah Crespo, Communications and Community Relations Manager. "We want them to find support in each other and ultimately to see each other as a resource."
Marilyn Howard is Director of Staff Development and Crespo's partner in designing and delivering these boosters. She points out that supervisors need support in learning the relational aspects of their role. "Most of them were promoted because they do the tasks well," she points out. "But a lot of a supervisor's job is managing relationships. And that doesn't always come naturally."
Early Impacts
The boosters described in this article help ensure that the Coaching skills are utilized by key managers and supervisors. "I think most of them are becoming more self-aware about how they supervise," Howard said. "And when they need help now, they're more likely to ask for it."
The boosters also help the participating supervisors and managers develop stronger ties with each other. "When we began, they didn't see themselves as a group," Crespo said. "Now they see that they have a lot to learn from each other."
"My goal is for the Nurse Supervisors to learn to rely on each other for support and guidance when they're facing a challenging situation," Johnson said.
In the long term, the trainers hope that the supervisors and managers will develop strong enough support mechanisms amongst themselves that on-going boosters won't be needed. In the meantime, the trainers will continue to develop the Coaching skills of these critical supervisors and managers.
— by Renya Larson, PHI Organizational Change Consultant


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S.Toraighyrov
Pavlodar State University
PSU strategic plan
Statutes of S.Toraighyrov Pavlodar State University
Collegiate Governing Bodies
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S. Toraighyrov Pavlodar State University (PSU) is one of the largest universities in Kazakhstan. PSU is an educational, scientific and cultural center recognized at the regional and national levels.
S. Toraighyrov Pavlodar State University was established in May of 1996 on the basis of the Industrial Institute established in 1960 based on the Resolution of the Council of USSR Ministers of September 20, 1960. The institute was located in two residential buildings and 10 single-storey barracks of the 24th Military School. There were 3 faculties (Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering and Energy Engineering) and 400 students. The courses were taught by 16 teachers and only one of them had the title of Associate Professor.
Pavlodar State University named after Sultanmakhmut Toraighyrov is an institution of higher education with a great and glorious history: for more than half a century, it has been training highly-qualified specialists working all over the country. Nowadays, PSU is a multi-functional innovative university, the leading university of the region, the largest research center, widely known for its innovations and achievements in the Republic of Kazakhstan and beyond.
S. Toraighyrov PSU is an undisputed leader among educational institutions of the Pavlodar region not only because of the number of students, but also for the quality of educational services. The University trains specialists in different areas, it has 66 Bachelor's degree programs, 46 Master's degree programs, and 4 Doctoral programs. The courses are taught in the state and Russian languages by 567 lecturers, including 47 Doctors of Sciences, Professors, and 227 Candidates of Sciences, Associate Professors. The scientific and research work of the University is carried out at 41 departments and 13 research centers, Yertis Scientific and Technological Park, Regional Center for Innovations and Technology Transfer, and Student Research Center.
S. Toraighyrov Pavlodar State University achieved international recognition in the process of integration into the world educational space, it is a full member of the European educational process. PSU was awarded the European Quality prize at the Oxford Summit of Leaders in the Field of Business, Science and Arts.
According to the annual general ranking, S.Toraighyrov PSU is among top five best multidisciplinary universities of Kazakhstan.
S. Toraighyrov Pavlodar State University is a member of the Bologna Charter of Classical Universities of the World, a member of the International Association for the Exchange of Student Internships LAESTE, Siberian Open University Association, Association of Universities of Kazakhstan and Shanghai Cooperation Organization.
In 2011 and 2012, PSU successfully passed the International Accreditation of Educational Programs: the work of the University received a high grade from the International Accreditation Agency (ACQUIN) (Germany) and the Agency for Higher Education Quality Assurance and Career Development (AKKORK) (Russia).
The main areas of the research work carried out at S. Toraighyrov PSU are energy and energy-saving technologies, construction, mechanical engineering, pedagogy and psychology, environmental monitoring, environmental protection, irrational use of natural resources, the economic problems of the region, sociolinguistic and linguoculturological studies of the problems of higher education and specialists training.
1. Rector of S. Toraighyrov Pavlodar State Univeristy is Meyram Mukhametrakhimovich Begentayev;
2. Vice-rector for Research and Innovation of S. Toraighyrov Pavlodar State University is Nurlan Telmanovich Yerzhanov;
3. Vice-rector for strategic development, educational and social work of S. Toraighyrov Pavlodar State University is Arman Aytmukhametovich Akishev;
4. Vice-rector for academic work of S. Toraighyrov Pavlodar State University is Petr Olegovich Bykov;
5. Vice Rector for administrative affairs of S. Toraighyrov Pavlodar State University is Yertarghyn Toyganuly Shakhman.
Location of the University
How to Get to PSU
Electronic Telephone Reference Book of the University
140008, Pavlodar, 64 Lomov St.
Tel.: 8(7182) 67-36-85, fax: 8(7182) 67-37-02
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S. Toraighyrov PSU
140008, Pavlodar, 64 Lomov Str.
S.Toraighyrov Pavlodar State University, 2009-2019


How your office is arranged makes a great impact on how employees interact with one another. It can make or break rapport building, which is a key component in building a better company culture. Now, in sprucing up your layout, your goal is to maximise its flexibility. This means creating spaces for different work demands, like collaboration hubs for quick brainstorming sessions, individual workstations for concentration on the work at hand, meditation pods for relaxation, and so on.
The easier it is for employees to shift from one workspace to another, based on what they need, the happier they become and more engaged at work. Note also that distance is a key component in a layout. When workers are too far spaced out, this can impede rapport building. To ensure effective commercial fit-outs, Melbourne designers usually do test fits. You might want to consider partnering with such professionals.
Your office space is a platform to express who your brand is. It's a big chunk of canvas that can help remind people walking into your office what your organisation stands for. For employees, that's a good source of inspiration for tackling job demands. For clients, that could be mental prompts that would reinforce why they're doing business with you.
Go wild in branding your workplace. Paint your walls with your brand colours. Dedicate corners that could be murals for the core values of your company. Incorporate elements of your industry into the space. For instance, if you're in the tech industry, go for smart modular furniture that has built-in power outlets and plugs. The principle is to your territory. Own the space and make your business personality felt in the workplace.
Comfort as a design element is crucial in building a positive company culture. When people feel at ease with the space they're in, they work better and engage with people more often. The sense of physical safety translates to psychological safety, in other words.
Prioritise comfort in your office space and pay attention to your lighting. As much as possible, let in natural light, as this boosts people's moods. Do away with bright fluorescent lamps as these can trigger headaches and eye strains. Be strategic in placing lighting fixtures, considering the tasks of the people in the space. Incorporate nature into your design, too. Indoor plants and living walls can improve air quality, at the same time, make for a relaxing sight for stressed-out employees.
Remember, the way your workplace looks and feels can contribute positively or negatively to your organisation's culture. Keep an eye on the mentioned design elements in your next office renovation.


This is really a nice fone. Nokia rock!
people just look at the technical specs and forget the most important thing here. Maemo is not like any other phone OS out there. That's why the reviewer/pre-viewer was saying it's the next big thing. It's more like a full computer OS than a smartphone OS. If you have used an of the Nokia internet tablets, you would understand. It can even host USB, plug your USB drive, keyboard, etc.. like a netbook. Dualboot OS if you want. Some have even connected their Digital camera to an internet tablet. It's completely open. Just go google Maemo. Of course if you naturally hate Nokia, that's another story.
djmuzi, 20 Aug 2009why didn't no one write how big this thing is? Like the N97 or much bigger?It is a little smaller than N97.
@Spyros/Cesar.s.c.: You haven't yet tried the key pad, how come u r judging it?
And no, it is not the same features as N97, this one has far better processor, and much more increased RAM, higher resolution screen 800*400, totally different OS the Maemo (Fremantle), Rover's Resistive Touch screen, which is by the reviewer, is almost as identical in its touch experience as the iPhone, but for a different OS.
Really, I can't wait to put my hands on such a one.
Anonymous, 20 Aug 2009"Although the N900 has pretty different looks and feel, its touch experience is comparable to ... moreJust for you to know, resistive screens can be too responsive just like the capacitive ones. And if you have read the review you'd had known that the software of this device is not Symbian, it is Maemo (this version is called Fremantle) and it is an open source linux based system. So NOKIA is not dead, it is back again, and this time it will strike so hard!
It is a HUGE upgrade from N97. I'd say the difference between this and N97 is far bigger than the difference between N95 and N97. N900 is the TRUE N95-successor.
"Although the N900 has pretty different looks and feel, its touch experience is comparable to that of the iPhone, according to the source."
i doubt that its comparable to the iphone experience seeing as it still uses a resistive touch screen circa 1980!
nokia are dead in the water .
When is nokia announcing their next communicator? Its been ages since the release of e90. E90 specs is outdated compared to n900. Both e90 and n900 are basically serving same purpose of internet browsing but n900 is far far superior. E90 now looks like 9500 and 9300 .
A much better looking and promising and exciting looking UI into a nokia touchscreen phone (although its an internet tablet with gsm abilities fused into it, BUT IT DOESNT MATTER WHETHER ALL YOU GUYS DONT LIKE IT OR NOT, CAUSE I LIKE IT). So what it only has 5 mpx camera, so what it has dual LED flash and no xenon, its an internet tablet with gsm abilities at the end of the day, and besides the remaining features rumored seems to me spot-on. And its enough to win me over the iphone 3gs. TRUST ME GUYS, if this comes out, go for it. Its way better than almost all of the market touchscreen phones. Cant wait for the official photos, videos and live hands-on of this phone (i mean gsm internet tablet).
The gsm/3g is an huge and to Nxxx searies. That was one of the reasons i hawnt bought one yet.
Anonymous, 20 Aug 2009Good to see the kickstand. A small feature, but an effective one for a device with a large scr... moreWishful thinking. Next iPhone will probably keep looking the same as the two before it.
They've not left much time to promote this, and you can bet that people owning a N97 will be cheesed off if it's a better touchscreen device. Is there plenty of support for Maemo? Software?
Yes 256mb of ram and more. It doesn't come with a Xenon flash but will have 2 Led flashes which will make bright enough.
waiting to c how the new Maemo OS works... 5MP doesn't matter, but the most important thing is, does it has a XENON FLASH?
at that time, those satio and omnia hd is what?? mid-range phone XDXD??
Hi, there, my name is martin "symbian", i currently have shares in nokia based in finland and I can tell you this phone will be available to buy on the 12th september 2009 from nokia and other major retailers such as carphone warehouse. The phone is great as i have played with it, it comes with a 1000mhz processor, 260mb ram, 32gb internal memory and can expand upto 60gb, its a beauty. The N900 is far way better than the n97 and comes with more accessories than ever. I will be posting moe information later on this website as i cannot let to much slip away. They will be announcements and videos been released soon.
Good to see the kickstand. A small feature, but an effective one for a device with a large screen. Expect the next iphone to have one.


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How Do I Respond to Physical Abuse?
Let me begin by saying that I cannot think of a circumstance in a marriage or family that could justify abuse of any kind. That includes physical abuse, emotional, mental, or sexual abuse. Abusive behavior was never and can never be a part of God's plan for a marriage or a family.
My husband hits me if I move any plants. How do live? He expects me to live the same everyday. I love nature. If I replant anything he hits me. My face, punches me, pulls my hair. My own children hate me. I am not allowed to even put photos in the house. Help!!!
I am here to leave a few encouraging words. If you are not thinking of leaving your spouse then you at least have to take up for yourself. Put your foot down and fight back with all your might, because if you don't he will think it is okay to do what he has been doing. And about your kids go to counseling with them so you can get to the root of why they hate you, or why you think they hate you, it's all up to you ma'am.
Pack your things and your kids and get out! Enough is enough leave; you don't deserve this anymore. In the dead of night leave be free.
My BF is 8 years older than me, I am 22. He hits me. He lost his job, and I am fresh out of college. Sometimes I bring money home that male friends give to me. He gets angry at me and beats me with belt, stick, whatever. He has threatened me with a knife before. I recently had a miscarriage and he blames me for it. He hits me because I refused to give him my phone password.
We are currently in his parents house and he stills hits me. He explains to me how it's my fault that he hits me. I love him, but I don't know. He reads my phone messages and sometimes I flirt with guys over messages; that's because we have diffted apart. He calls me names when we fight. He even complains about me to his parents. I have never cheated, I don't have a job, and he doesn't, and I ask my friends for money, sometimes I flirt with them in the process, we can't stay broke. I bring money home when he can't. That's the reason he hits me most times. Am I the cause?? He says I am.
Dear Tonia, I am writing from Nigeria. It's so sad to read your story. First, are you both legally married, because you referred to him as your BF? If you people are not legally married, you need to quit that abusive relationship. However, the main problem I can perceive from your email is not just this abusive relationship but your desire for affection, approval and acceptance from people.
Your current relationship and flirting with guys on the phone for money is not healthy for you as a young woman. You are a fresh graduate and you have a bright future before you. The relationship you need in your life now is where you will experience unconditional love and care; a relationship that would bring out your real worth, dignity and values; and that would help you overcome the deep sense of fear and rejection. You can only find this kind of relationship in one person and that is the Lord Jesus Christ. Surrender your heart to him and he would change your life, heal your broken heart and give your life a true sense of meaning. Think about it!
No, it's not your fault. He's a controlling pig. Leave him; you don't need this.
Know your worth. You aren't put on the planet to be abused; fight for yourself, don't give up, don't be afraid, your life is yours. No one can breathe for you.
Hi my name is Penny and my husband beats me up what can I do?
Penny, I'm so sad for you that you find yourself in this place with your husband. How I wish I had additional advice for you but the best I can give you is to tell you to go back and read the articles that are linked within this one. Prayerfully, and carefully read this article and the linked ones, plus other ones we have posted and link to within the "Abuse in Marriage" topic. And then use the wisdom that is given and the wisdom that God will give you as you pray. Don't allow yourself to keep getting beaten up. Abuse accelerates. Be wise. Protect yourself and follow the wisdom you are given –that, which you know you should do. I hope this helps.
My husband hit me in front of the kids, should I leave him?
I, Shiwani, married 9 years ago with the consent of my parents; it was an arranged marriage. But after 1 month of my marriage my boyfriend intervend in my marriage and provoked me against my husband. Immediately after getting married I came to know about his bad habits; calling his friends and started drinking in house. And when he goes out he comes at 2 or 3 am. And after that he mentally harasses me.
When I ask him about his presence in late nights he does not having any job or works for earning money. He used to get money from his friends….and after that I should tell every thing to his parents. They also started me harassing me mentally and his mother always pressures me for household works by saying that my husband is not working so they will provide food to me and my son and in return I have to do all the cooking, washing clothes, utensils,etc. And when I refused to do that she started to teach her son (my husband) to beat me and he stared beating, abusing and mentally harassing me.
Please tell me what to do…..even after 8 yrs of marriage the condition is then same. He is not working. I started working in a school, but he beats me and pressures me to give all my salary to him money and never bring any for me and my son.
So lost lately as to what to do, my husband over the past eight months has hit me a d pushed me down stairs and numerous other things. I made vows to love him for better or worse but this isn't the gotta time I have been through this in a relationship and promised myself I wouldn't let it happen again. Part of me wants to work through it but the other only fears him.
My husband hits me, especially when drunk. He blames me for cheating him when he is the one who cheated on me. I forgave him though he did not accept his fault. Now he beats me and accuses me falsely of infidelity and reproach me of not giving him children after 15 years of marriage.
Everyone has their stories to share , I feel a group against this abuse should be created and it will really help to save a lot of lives.