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In fulfilling its mission in instruction, research and scholarship, and public service, the University of North Carolina System recognizes the challenges of the rapidly changing, knowledge-based global economy and environment of the 21st century. With America's destiny increasingly being shaped by common global concerns and the interdependence of nations and peoples throughout the world, the University affirms its responsibility:
To provide its students with the knowledge, skills, and experiences to become informed and productive citizens of the state, the nation, and the world, through interactive courses in language, culture and economics, through increased student exchange, through enhanced virtual experiences and study abroad.
To bring its educational, research and public service resources to bear in addressing current and future global concerns through faculty exchange, collaborative research and other means.
To bring in top students from throughout the world to learn here. Some students will stay and become key knowledge workers and entrepreneurs here; others will return to help their home countries and form future partnerships with North Carolina.
The UNC Board of Governors first adopted internationalization as a strategy in 2002. Its goal is to promote an international perspective throughout the University to prepare citizens to become leaders in a multi-ethnic and global society.
In December 2007, a major finding of the University of North Carolina Tomorrow Commission report confirmed that Global Readiness is vital to the future of the University and the state and recommended that the UNC System increase partnership, programs and preparedness of graduates to compete in the global economy.
Contacts for further information about international programs
Institution International Websites
University of North Carolina at Asheville
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
University of North Carolina at Pembroke
University of North Carolina at Wilmington
University of North Carolina School of the Arts
Other Program Websites
Go Global NC
Established in 1979 as the Center for International Understanding, Go Global NC is a public service program of the University of North Carolina System committed to helping North Carolinians live and work effectively with people of all cultures. Its unique blend of global education includes short-term immersion programs abroad, coupled with study and training in North Carolina. Go Global works primarily with policy leaders and educators, providing them with the experiences and tools necessary to guide their communities and the state through changes associated with an increasingly interdependent world.
The University Council on International Programs (UCIP)
The University Council on International Programs consists of Senior International Officers from each of the constituent UNC System institutions, the Vice President for International Engagement and representatives from affiliated organizations that support international efforts. The Chair of the UCIP is appointed by the Senior Vice President for External Affairs, from among the Senior International Officers of the 17 campuses and serves with the approval from the campus Provost. The UCIP meets regularly to advance the international agenda across the University and encourage inter-institutional programs, outreach, and communication. The mission of UCIP is to advise the President, through the Senior Vice President for External Affairs, on international matters and on policies influencing the support and operation of international programs, and to coordinate the University's diverse international efforts to meet the growing needs for global readiness in international education, research, and service.
UNC INTERNATIONAL STUDENT RECRUITMENT CONSORTIUM (UNC IRC)
The UNC IRC (comprised of East Carolina University, Fayetteville State University, North Carolina A&T State University, North Carolina Central University, UNC Asheville, UNC Charlotte, UNC Greensboro, UNC Pembroke, UNC School of the Arts, UNC Wilmington, and Western Carolina University) works to bring more highly-qualified international students to participating campuses by increasing awareness of the campuses in international markets and to assist campuses in building their capacity to ensure the success of those students.
Having more international students can facilitate the ability of domestic students to work in diverse teams and appreciate cultural differences, helping them to develop "intercultural competence" that is valued by faculty and future employers. Graduating international students that choose to stay in North Carolina start businesses at roughly twice the rate of domestic graduates, and can fill important skills gaps in the state. International students who choose to return to their native country can be valuable ambassadors for the state.
The 11-member UNC IRC builds off of the success of the former UNC Exchange Program (UNC EP), established in 1997 as a way to facilitate the regular exchange of students between UNC institutions and overseas institutions. The Consortium was approved by the Board of Governors in May 2015 when the International Subcommittee of the Committee on Academic Planning and Policy observed that international students bring a variety of benefits to UNC System institutions and the state. The Subcommittee recommended a shared service for a consortium of campuses that might expand brand awareness of UNC System institutions and bring in more international students.
The UNC IRC program is housed at UNC Greensboro and operates under the direction of a Director who works closely with the UNC System Office and reports administratively to the Associate Provost for International Programs at UNC Greensboro. The Director is assisted on programmatic and policy matters by a consortium Advisory Board which makes recommendations to the University Council on International Programs (UCIP). Policy recommendations endorsed by UCIP are taken under consideration by the Senior Vice President for External Affairs. Authority on final policy decisions rests with the President of the UNC System.
STUDIES CONSORTIA
UNC Studies Consortia are formal agreements among participating UNC System institutions to facilitate the sharing of resources. International studies consortia help strengthen the networking of faculty, scholars, and students throughout the state in an efficient and economical manner. Atmospheres conducive to student learning are enhanced through inter-institutional events that expand educational and cultural opportunities and through study abroad opportunities and academic programs.
At the present time the German Studies Consortium is active, with a Russian Studies Consortium in the planning stages, and a Portuguese Study Consortium in the exploration stage.


Trim off the leeks' tough green tops and slice the leeks in half. Rinse in running water to remove the dirt, then dry them. Slice crosswise into half-inch-wide moons. Toss with half the oil, salt and pepper to taste and lay out in a single layer on a baking sheet. Roast 15 to 20 minutes, until the edges are brown.
While the leeks are roasting, blanch the farro in abundant salted water for 10 to 15 minutes, until it is cooked but firm to the bite. Drain and set aside.
When the leeks are roasted, drain them of their cooking oil and toss with the still-warm farro. Toss in the whole parsley leaves, season with salt and pepper to taste and add the remaining olive oil (and the cheese if you like). Serve warm. Serves 6 to 8.


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//  Copyright © 2021 Thomas Harte. All rights reserved.
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#define InstructionSets_M50740_Decoder_hpp

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namespace M50740 {

class Decoder {
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There's a Pandemic Happening, So Why Are People Still Requesting Botox Appointments at Their Homes?
From Main Street to Montauk, people are requesting at-home beauty services, even as stay-at-home policies are in effect all over the nation.
By Brennan Kilbane
Getty Images; Illustration by Clara Hendler
Something ghastly is happening in America, whispering through the gaps in our picket fences, hitchhiking on springtime breezes. An invisible threat that waits, Boogeyman-like, in the deep ridges of our brain, cultivating a kind of pure, illogical fear some of us have not experienced since we were children and find ourselves unprepared to experience now: the inexorable passage of time.
Severed from aesthetic maintenance rituals during the COVID-19 pandemic, many are seeing things unfamiliar to them — things like root growth and a loss of skin elasticity. They are looking older. But not if they can help it.
"I've been asked by a few patients to come out to the Hamptons and go house to house," says Amy Wechsler, a dermatologist and psychiatrist, from her practice on Manhattan's Upper East Side. "That makes no sense to me." It's simply dangerous to enter several different homes in the span of a few hours, Wechsler points out. "But people are feeling stressed out about the way they're going to look, and women are worried that their Botox is going to wear off and their partner is going to see them in a way they haven't."
Under Governor Cuomo's "New York State on Pause" directive, public human interactions must occur at a distance of six feet or greater. And although "non-essential gatherings of individuals of any size for any reason (e.g. parties, celebrations, book clubs, Taco Tuesdays, or other social events) are canceled or postponed at this time," there is no specific language to foreclose the invitation of a doctor into your living room and ignoring advisories issued by medical societies like the American Academy of Dermatology, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, and the American Med Spa Association.
Dermatologists and some other cosmetic professionals like Wechsler are able to keep their practices open even as hospitals have suspended all elective (which certainly includes cosmetic) surgeries. Wechsler is still seeing patients, but only for medical purposes, to keep urgent care and emergency room volume as low as possible. (Although if the parent of a child with an inexplicable rash has their own personal dermatologic question, Wechsler will be polite.)
Lance Brown, a dermatologist in Manhattan with a satellite office in East Hampton, has transitioned his practice to digital encounters only. Like Wechsler, he refuses to make cosmetic house calls, citing his civic duty to flatten the curve. "I will tell you that a few weeks ago, when the city was starting to get hit [but before the governor's order went into effect], I had a huge number of cosmetic patients come in," Brown says.
He acknowledges the ironic intersection of a mandatory quarantine and cosmetic procedures: The imperative to stay indoors for weeks makes this an ideal time to undergo a treatment that might otherwise require days of convalescing in secrecy. But Brown says his patients have been understanding about his house-calls stance, and in fact willing to forgo their cosmetic procedures.
Others: less so. A few thousand miles west, some dermatologists and plastic surgeons may still be accommodating certain patients with injections and elective surgeries. "I have heard of a number of people in town who are still seeing people in their office," Joubin Gabbay, a Los Angeles–based plastic surgeon, tells me. "That is absolutely infuriating to me. It's irresponsible, unethical." Earlier this month, the New York Times also published a report on dermatology practices across the nation remaining open, with some offering senior hours.
Gabbay's practice has been conducting telemedicine consultations for potential future surgeries but is not performing any cosmetic procedures during California governor Gavin Newsom's statewide shelter-in-place mandate. (Gabbay is at home with family; a coordinator fields office calls from her home.) "I am definitely getting patients routinely calling me and begging me to do Botox and fillers," Gabbay says. "We've had some people who have [unsuccessfully] pushed us to do surgery during this time."
Many dermatology and plastic surgery practices have furloughed employees and donated relevant equipment to the fight against COVID-19. Some are also flush enough to still make rent. The same cannot necessarily be said of other beauty professionals, like hairstylists and colorists, who have seen their businesses grind to a halt without the same coffers to fall back on.
On Monday, Jessica Wall Innella, a salon owner on Long Island, got a text from one of her hairstylists: I need to vent to you. She immediately called her. "'Can you believe it, so-and-so reminded me of when they did me a favor, and now needs their hair cut now,'" the stylist told her. "He was so adamant. She said, 'No, I can lose my license.' It's ridiculous."
Wall-Innella points out that this group of customers transcends tax brackets, but asked if she has received any demands from the nearby Hamptons, she answers with full laughter. "Did my snicker when you said 'Hamptons' give my answer away?" (It did.)
Turning down house-call requests may be the right thing to do, but it's not always easy for hair pros who are struggling right now. One option for some has been charging for video consultations for future appointments and dropping off hair-color kits on doorsteps. "I feel like it's my social responsibility to abide by the stay-at-home order," says New York City colorist Rachel Bodt, who has been accommodating her clients with free FaceTime consultations and product recommendations for safe at-home color. "I've told people I'm happy to do house calls once the dust settles, but right now, we haven't even hit the peak. All of my clients have been understanding when I say no."
Salon owner Annagjid Taylor temporarily closed her Philadelphia salon, Deeper Than Hair, but has been able to furnish her employees with a relief check in the interim, due to her popular YouTube channel and lucrative Google AdSense revenue. "People have reached out about, can they come in? Everybody's kind of in that selfish space," she says.
"At the end of the day, I'm in a position where not only am I not coming to anybody's house, but I don't want my stylists going to anybody's house," Taylor adds. "You see on Instagram people talking about 'If you want your hair done, call this number.' No matter if you feel like you have symptoms or not, you can still be a carrier."
She is compassionate but firm: "I'm not shaming them. But I think we have bigger fish to fry."
Read more stories about COVID-19:
Shift Workers Face Extreme Emotional and Financial Anxiety During the COVID-19 Outbreak
Why So Many People Are Making Big Hair Changes During Quarantine
11 Tips From Therapists on Coping With Anxiety During the Novel Coronavirus Pandemic
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There is a big looming worry, however. One aspect of SOE reform is in fact making quick progress: the creation of what are known as "state capital investment and operation" companies (SCIOs), to help manage existing state assets and invest in new ones. This initially looked like part of the solution for China. It borrows an approach honed in Singapore, where Temasek, a government-owned holding company, manages a portfolio of state firms but does not meddle in their operations, apart from demanding that they deliver good returns. It is now clear that this is not what China has in mind. Government officials say that SCIOs should not seek to make money in their investments; rather, they are meant to be more like "policy funds", seeding firms and industries with government cash or money raised from SOE dividends without worrying about profit.
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Usage: The Earth is a specialized conglomerate of organisms.
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Usage: He had a blunt message for the audience.
Definition: nothing other than; unmitigated (used for emphasis).
Usage: He whistled at the sheer audacity of the plan.
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Usage: Some takeaway meals are bulked out with fat.
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Usage: The minister held talks with his French counterpart.
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Usage: The decision provoked a storm of protest from civil rights organizations.
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Usage: We are concerned about the depreciation of house prices.
21). Amortisation: Amortization is an accounting term that refers to the process of allocating the cost of an intangible asset over a period of time. It also refers to the repayment of loan principal over time.
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Ep. 34 - Mozhgan Wafiq Alokozai: Empowering Women in Afghanistan
Are you courageous? Imagine yourself walking down a street in Afghanistan. You have to be accompanied by a male relative. As you walk along, the potential of a bomb exploding is very real. How do you economically and socially empower oppressed women? Education. By arming women with knowledge, they are able to develop themselves and their households. Mozhgan Wafiq Alokozai has a passion that continues driving through adversity again and again. She's lived under the Taliban regime in Pakistan,...
Ep. 40 - Drs. Sharifa Hesarnaee /Susan Chambers: Two Brave Doctors
Dr. Sharifa Hesarnaee of Kabul, Afghanistan, tells about struggling to maintain the OB/GYN department in a Kabul hospital dealing with both COVID-19 and a horrific terrorist attack on the hospital. Dr. Susan Chambers of Oklahoma City, OK, is her mentor who has continued to be a friend to Sharifa during all this as well as work herself in a hospital in the United States during COVID. You will get a feeling of what they mean by "security" being their biggest worry. The comparison of the...
Ep. 39 - Barbara Crain: Dairy and Beef Farming in Oklahoma
Barbara Crain, along with her husband, pioneered grass-fed dairy and beef in the state of Oklahoma. Together they have taken a tired, underproducing wheat farm and turned it into a profitable, environmentally responsible value-added grass-fed dairy farm. They began dairy farming in 1991 and built the processing plant in 2005 so they could process their own milk. Barbara oversees manufacturing, marketing, and distribution of all the products. She would like to be an example of how a small...
Ep. 38 - Michel Buthion: Restaurant Creativity!
Michel Buthion is considered a fine food and wine aficionado not just in Oklahoma, but around the globe. Other ventures have included turning a vintage theatre into a dining and event center, building and managing the first boutique hotel food and beverage concept in the City, taking over a favorite Italian eatery in town, and finally, developing and managing that long dreamed of saloon and chop house in Stockyards City. At the same time, La Baguette Bistro has grown into a full bar and...
Ep. 37-Manizha Wafeq: The Real Afghanistan Today
Manizha Wafeq graduated from the inaugural PEACE THROUGH BUSINESS® class in 2007 and is currently teaching her 13th year of the program in Kabul as the In-Country Facilitator for Afghanistan. In this role, she has taught and mentored more than 400 Afghan businesswomen in Kabul and other smaller provinces. She tells us what is happening in Afghanistan with the hospital attack and the coronavirus. LISTEN to her full story on Episode 7 of Peace Through Business Podcast.
Ep. 36 - Mohsina Saqeb: Creativity in Clothing Manufacturing
Ms. Mohseni Saqeb is the Founder and President of Jama Saqeb Design and Production Company in Afghanistan. She is a skilled business woman with a Master's Degree in Business Administration. Jama's products in the clothing design sector combine new, classic and local designs such as formal, local and traditional clothing, handbags, pillow covers and mobile phones with new, classic and local designs. The company now provides services in different provinces and countries in America, Australia,...
Ep. 35 - Florence Isaro: Reading in Rwanda
Ep. 35 - Florence Isaro is a passionate linguist who works as a translator with two bachelor's degrees, one in Political Science and one in English-French translation. As an adult in Rwanda, she has seen firsthand how challenging it is for parents to get their children to and from the public library. Her very inspiring objective for her business, Books and Brains Ltd. is to create an enterprise that will not only help kids discover the power of books but will also make those books more...
Ep. 34 - Barbara Umumoza: We Are Feeding the People
Barbara Umuhoza is a pastor and the owner of Eclat Communications. She's particularly dedicated to helping her country become a regional conference hub for east Africa. Her company has a wide spread of services, such as translation, content production, and social media usage. She talks about how COVID has changed the pastoral mission. She also has a new television station channel! LISTEN to her full episode 16 on Peace Through Business podcast.
Ep. 33-Sylvia Scott: Building the Girls CEO Connection
After a long career in the fashion industry, Sylvia Scott was ready for a career pivot. New work led her to coordinating a mother-daughter entrepreneurship summit, and it was the springboard for a desire to help teen girls find a path to entrepreneurship. Her organization, the Girls CEO Connection, offers coaching, mentoring, and regular conferences that connect girls with business leaders and training in how to own their success. Her help hasn't stopped there, as she also has been...
Ep. 32-Cathy Cruzan: Unexpected Joy of Mentorship
As president of Funds for Learning, Cathy Cruzan leads her the consultancy in assisting schools and libraries navigate the E-rate program, a critical source of discounts on Internet services. She has a broad portfolio at the company, overseeing their various business efforts. With this experience, she was an ideal mentor for the Peace Through Business program, where she was embraced the role of guiding rising business leaders from Rwanda in how to find success and grow their business. In...
Ep. 31-Alyssa Weathers-Murphy: The Siren Call of Independence
Alyssa Weathers-Murphy knows the dread of an unfulfilling corporate job. One day, it was finally time to put her considerable skills and passion to use on her own business, striking out to launch her own marketing agency. Nearly a year later, Siren Media is growing fast with an all-female team of close-knit creatives who help small businesses tell their stories and build success. Her team offers graphic and web design, social media content, search engine marketing, and other key services to...
Ep. 30-Ginger Sloan: Learning Due Diligence
After Ginger Sloan had her first daughter, she was determined to work from home. On a whim, she answered a radio ad to become a medical transcriptionist, quickly finishing coursework and embarking on a new career. She grew a solo operation into Encore Medical Services, with a team of transcriptionists providing medical clients with rapid turnaround for their transcription needs. She's learned the ups and downs of being a woman in the business world, gaining diligence in who to connect with...
Ep.29-Jan Hill: A Spirit Renewed Through Service
Hair Salon owner Jan Hill spent years building a successful business and helping her employees achieve success. However, after contracting an illness that resulted in the loss of using her hands, she couldn't do hairdresser work any longer. While she could still run the business, Hill wanted to channel energy elsewhere. She was connected to the Peace Through Business program, and encountered the life-changing experience of mentoring women from Rwanda. She's worked on helping women gain...
Ep. 28-Sonu Ratra: Two Suitcases and a Dream
Sonu Ratra embodies the immigrant dream of coming to America and seeking success. She arrived from her native India with a pair of suitcases and just the money in her pockets as she and her husband came to chase new opportunities in the 90s in California's Silicon Valley. Ratra recounts the journey that culminated in her founding of Akraya, a leader in IT consulting and digital enterprise staffing. Her company's Women Back to Work program also helps companies tap into the overlooked talent...
Ep.27-Angelika Coghlan: Burn the Bridge of Hope
Business success isn't built on just hoping for the right outcome. That's why consultant Angelika Coughlan is always telling her clients to burn that bridge of hope. Entrepreneurs must do the hard work of understanding who their customers are and what they care about. One of her most satisfying experiences with that message is extending it to women business owners in Rwanda with the Peace Through Business program. Through this mentorship she's been inspired by how they take on challenging...
Ep. 26-Mary Ruppert-Stroescu: Making Clothing Smarter
Mary Ruppert-Stroescu believes clothing can play a role in improving health outcomes. A longtime fashion designer, she is passionate about the potential for EKG and other types of monitoring systems to be embedded in clothing, delivering better information to patients and doctors. She designed and manufactured her own clothing and owned a small boutique in Paris for years, part of her lifelong passion for fashion and design. She brings that experience to the Peace Through Business program,...
Ep. 25-Monica Smiley: Never Stop Being Inspired
As editor and publisher of Enterprising Women Magazine, Monica Smiley knows the challenges women face in business. Yet what she's seen here in the U.S. pales to the experiences of female entrepreneurs in Afghanistan and Rwanda. Their resilience and ability to succeed, however, leaves her continually inspired. Through her work with the Peace Through Business program, she's helped mentor women through the unique challenges they face in their home country. In Afghanistan, women must still deal...
Ep.24-Karel Ford: The Role of Mentors
The Peace Through Business program provides women from Rwanda and Afghanistan with the essential skills they need to unleash their entrepreneurial potential. Karel Ford directs the mentorship side with the initiative, pairing up U.S.-based business leaders with women who are launching and building businesses, often in challenging and sometimes dangerous, circumstances. Ford describes how the women who enter the program thrive, building stronger partnerships with their American counterparts...
Ep. 23-Karel Ford: My Role in IEEW
Karel Ford wants to see women worldwide have the freedom and skills to start their own businesses. This is why she heads the Institute for Economic Empowerment of Women, where she and her team mentor women in Rwanda and Afghanistan giving them valuable entrepreneurship skills to help them find success in their home country. Women in the program learn critical skills to launch their business, nurture its growth, and work within their political systems to achieve lasting change. Ford...
Ep. 22-Princesse Umutesiwase: Embrace the Challenges you Faced and Use them as Fuel for your Journey
Princesses Umuntesiwase always got pushack from her brothers about how much she would be able to accomplish as a girl. Proving them wrong became paramount, and she worked hard through school to earn a scholarship at a university in Nairobi, then landing a job at the central bank of Rwanda. Yet the tug was strong for another achievement — owning her own business. With Legacy Brands, she has created a business with a vast variety of services, everything from branding and publishing to event...


Have you ever failed at something? Made a mistake? Messed up a project?
Of course you have. You're only human. That's why I loved yesterday's scripture from Mark where Jesus returns to his hometown to preach only to find that he isn't warmly welcomed. On the surface you can say that he was a big flop.
Soon after the synagogue debacle, though, we don't see Jesus rethinking his life's call, giving up on the mission of radical love and welcome. Rather, we see him move forward. This time, sending out his friends, two by two, to go to the towns and stay in homes to share the good news. And knowing that sometimes life brings rejection, he tells his friends, don't let it get you down. You have something to offer. You have been called to do a job. You are part of God's bigger plan. Just shake off the dust from your sandals and move on. There's no time to waste; there are others to reach.
There really isn't time to waste wallowing in our failure or rejection, for when something doesn't go the way we had hoped or we don't the results of our labor, it isn't the end of the world. In fact, it could be God's way of redirecting us — for example, those in the synagogue won't receive you, then go out to those in the streets.
I have a chicken coop I've been trying to build for a year now. My father began the project last summer, but it was put on hold in the fall because of my indecisiveness as to how to side the walls. I wanted weathered barn boards, but they are wicked expensive to buy and I haven't come across any old barns that have fallen down lately.
During this time of searching for siding alternatives, two major windstorms blew the coop over. By the second storm, I felt crushed thinking I would probably have to give up on the dream of having chickens. I really thought about dismantling the structure, but something urged me on. Once again, I cajoled my husband into helping me hoist the sad looking coop upright. And there it sits.
Somedays I stare out the kitchen window at this "failure" and I get down about it. Other days, though, I see these delays in finishing the coop as blessings because the reality is I don't have time to tend to chickens. The failed chicken coop is starting to look more like a rustic shed for my garden tools.
I have always joked in my life that if Plan A doesn't work, I am okay because there was a Plan B, a Plan C, a Plan D. I vowed I would never fret until I got to Plan Z. Why? Because I have learned that God has a beautiful way of guiding us. All the times I thought I have failed, I actually found myself stepping onto a new and better path.
And here's the other thing with "failure." It really isn't what it seems to be because God sees things differently. God, who is a redemptive God, can take a mess and bless it.
A failure isn't a failure — with God. Just take a look at Jesus. It seemed to everyone — even his friends — that his ministry failed that day he was nailed to the cross. But it didn't. It was just starting.
So the next time you think you really screwed up or feel you are a hopeless cause or start believing you have no worth at all in this world, think again. God sees things differently. God sees blessings in messes. God brings holy successes out of our human failures.
Now, shake off the dust. You have a beautiful life to live — and I have a chicken coop, um, I mean garden shed, to finish.
Failures aren't what they seem. Take for instance, my chicken coop. Blown over by high winds twice and still not finished, the delays have made me realize, I really don't have time to raise chickens. I do, though, need a place to store my garden tools.


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Q: Can't access redux state object's key in TypeScript I am using typescript in Ionic along with React hooks, so I was adding my errorReducer in it which handles the error user gets from server in case anything goes wrong.
Here is my code below
Action
  import { ERROR_OCCURED } from "./types";
    export const errorActions = () => async (dispatch: any) => {
      console.log('err action triggered')
      dispatch({
        type: ERROR_OCCURED
      });
    };

Reducer
import { ERROR_OCCURED } from "../actions/types";
function fetchRedcuer(state = {}, action: any) {
  switch (action.type) {
    case ERROR_OCCURED:
      return {
        ...state,
         isauth:true
      };

    default:
      return state;
  }
}

export default fetchRedcuer;

then in my typescript component
import { useSelector, useDispatch } from "react-redux";
import React, { useState, useEffect } from "react";
import { userRegisterAction } from "../../src/redux/actions/user";
import { RootState } from "../redux/reducers";

type IUser = {
  error: { [isauth: string]: boolean };
};

const Signup: React.FC<IUser> = (props) => {
  const [state, setState] = useState<IUser>({
  error:{}
  });
  const dispatch = useDispatch();
  const error = useSelector((state: RootState) => {
    console.log(state.error);                     //here i get access to my state that is inside error reducer and also here i get error when i try to access boolean value
    return { error: state.error };
  });
  console.log(error.error);
  return (
    <div>

    </div>
  );
};

export default Signup;

so on

console.log(state.error)

initally I get {} but then after the state has been updated i get

{isauth: true}

but then if i try to access this boolean value in useSelector by

console.log(state.error.isauth)

I get the typescript error which states

Property 'isauth' does not exist on type '{}'.

OR in simple words how do I tell TypeScript to somehow initially skip the empty object{} and not check for its key value pairs as updating state takes a little time

A: I recommend to stay consistent and instead of passing empty error object {}.
In error pass:
{ isauth: false; }

I believe Typescript is for that purpose only, to let you know your mistakes at early stage's. So everyone who looks at your component will know, the data you will be extracting(holding)!

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Q: ElectronJS electron-builder build error in Raspberry Pi OS Buster I followed a blog titled Creating an Electron Application for the Raspberry Pi, regarding starting an Electron app in Raspberry Pi using the Buster OS and got it to compile.
But when it came to building the application, using the electron-builder, I keep getting the error of cannot execute... after running the command electron-builder --dir --armv7l --linux deb and can't figure what the issue is. I've attached the error


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Welcome to Longford
Welcome to Longford, a county steeped in ancient Irish history and mythology. Longford has several important and impressive heritage sites as well as a wealth of literary and musical tradition. County Longford is a low-lying agrarian county, renowned for its angling, boating and outdoor activities. It is located in the heart of the Lakelands region of Ireland, making it a perfect place for those with a love of water sports.
The recently restored St Mels Cathedral is a great starting point on your journey around the county; its impressive features and incredible story cannot be missed. The county is also home to one of Ireland's most important archaeological sites - the Corlea Bog Trackway. This remarkable timber structure was discovered in fantastic condition after spending the last 2000 years encased in peat.
Longford's accessibility to many of Irelands main towns and cities make it a prime location as a holiday base. The true beauty of the county lies in its rustic aesthetic, the hospitality of its people and the breath-taking views of its quiet countryside of farmland, lakes, bogs and low hills.
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St Mel's Cathedral: The Cathedral Church of St Mel is located in the centre of Longford town and is probably the most iconic building in the county. The cathedral is dedicated to St. Mel, a companion of St. Patrick and is considered to be one of the finest Catholic churches in Ireland. On Christmas Day 2009 the cathedral was destroyed by a fire in the early hours of the morning. The cathedral has been painstakingly restored and re-opened in December 2014.
Corlea Bog Trackway: In 1984 a trackway of large oak planks were discovered during peat cutting just south of Longford town near the village of Keenagh. Excavation revealed an Iron Age trackway, or togher, which was radiocarbon dated to 148–147 BCE. The level of preservation is incredible and a visitor centre adjoining the bog explains the history of the trackway and tells the story of those who may have built it and what it was used for.
Granard Motte: Granard Motte and Bailey is one of the finest surviving examples of this kind of fortification in Ireland. Built in the late 12th century by the Normans, it was erected upon an existing ringfort; a symbol of Norman dominance over the native Irish. The Motte is a great flat topped, circular earthen mound. A timber tower would have been constructed on top, however this is long gone and only the mound remains today. The summit affords a view of five lakes, parts of nine counties and faint outline of the Sliabh Bloom Mountains.
The Royal Canal: The Royal Canal Way stretches through counties Dublin, Kildare, Meath and Westmeath before entering County Longford. Built in 1789 and closed in 1961, the route was restored and reopened in 2010 and allows visitors the opportunity to explore Ireland's inland waterways. The Canal way stretches for over 100 km and is at a perfect incline for walkers, where they prefer long distance or multiple short walks. Boats can be hired to cruise the canal also and is a lovely way to enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the water.
Ardagh Heritage Village: Ardagh is known as one of the most scenic villages in the country, with many historical and architecturally important features. The Heritage Centre is located in the old school house and houses an exhibition on the history of this picturesque village, as well as incorporating a café and craft shop. The exhibition explains the mythology of the area, the early religious importance after the coming of St. Patrick and its emergence as a model estate village.
Ballinamuck Heritage Centre: Located in the beautiful village of Ballinamuck, this Heritage Centre was originally a police barracks that was attacked by the IRA during the War of Independence. Today the centre commemorates the famous Battle of Ballinamuck. It was here in 1798 that the combined French and Irish armies were defeated by British forces, putting an end to the Irish Rebellion. The exhibition explains the historical background to these events as well as the national and international significance of epic battle.


HANGZHOU/MILAN – Discussions about the effects of digital technology on the economy and society have lately tended to focus on the negative. But it would be a mistake to let the risks associated with digital technology obscure its potential to make the world better, not least by supporting more inclusive growth.
To be sure, the potential risks are profound. The recent bestselling novel by former US President Bill Clinton and novelist James Patterson, The President is Missing, is based on the plausible conjecture that data on computers and servers could be destroyed on a massive scale, bringing all modern economies to a sudden stop. Given such threats, policies involving cross-border technology transfer and investment now account for digital technologies' cyber-security implications, not to mention their potential military and defense applications.
Questions about data security extend far beyond national security, with many increasingly concerned about privacy and protection of their personal information. This has spurred efforts to tighten regulations.
Chen Long is Director of the Luohan Academy.


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| Penn fencing finds success at NCAA Championships
Penn fencing finds success at NCAA Championships
Four Quakers named All-American
By Eric Brauner 03/22/15 11:56pm
This past weekend, Penn fencing returned to Columbus, Ohio — where they started the season at the Ohio State Invitational — ready to end their season on a high note at the NCAA Championships.
Penn sent a total eight competitors to the championship, with six on the men's side and two on the women's. Overall, the team placed eighth out of 25 teams, with the men finishing fourth and the women finishing in 14th place. In last year's tournament, the Quakers also achieved an eighth-place result, with a sixth-place finish on the men's side and a ninth-place finish for the women.
"There were three main factors which I feel led to our success this season," coach Andy Ma said. "From the start, I really tried to emphasize team bonding and team spirit. Secondly, we focused on cross-training and serious conditioning, which led to fewer injuries than last season. A third key to our success was that we decided to hire specific coaches for each of the weapons, which allowed our fencers to seek individualized attention for their events."
On top of the team-wide success, several individuals finished near the top of their respective events. Four Quakers — freshman foil John Vaiani, freshman epees Jake Raynis and Zsombor Garzo, and senior sabre Steven Yang — were named All-Americans following the tournament, and Vaiani, Raynis and Garbo each finished within the top 10 in their events. Vaiani was awarded a spot on the first team All-America list after a third-place finish.
In addition to the All-American performances, sophomore epee Alejandra Trumble, junior sabre Shaul Gordon, senior captain foil Jason Chang, and senior captain Sarah Parmacek finished 14th, 15th, 16th and 17th in their respective events.
"I think that the NCAAs allow us to face off against tough teams, which serves as a valuable experience for our team," Ma said. "The increase in international students participating in recent years has made the tournament even more competitive than before."
While the season might officially be over, there is an expectation that team members will continue to stay in shape in anticipation of next year. "While all off-season training is strictly voluntary, we encourage everyone on the team to continue participating in tournaments on an individual basis. The key is really to keep conditioning," Ma said.
As the fencing season comes to a close, Penn sets its sights on next fall, when they will try to repeat the successes they achieved this year.
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PNW Amtrak Thanksgiving trains update
Posted on November 21, 2009 November 21, 2009 by Brian Bundridge
Cascades and Amfleets by K_Gradinger
Those of you traveling via Amtrak this Thanksgiving weekend, be glad you purchased your tickets early!
If you want to take the train to see your friends and family, Wednesday will be your best bet, however, Seattle – Portland trains are starting to sell out very fast.
Those traveling between Seattle and Portland, the 5 Cascades trains and extra Ambus are all sold out on Thanksgiving day with the Coast Starlight still available for coach passengers only.
There are 2 trains available currently for Portland to Seattle passengers. Amtrak Extra #514 and the Coast Starlight. Train #514 will most likely be the last resort train since it arrives into Seattle at 11:15pm.
Trains are available in all directions on Friday and Saturday.
On Sunday, there will be 6 scheduled Cascades trains and the Coast Starlight. Most of these trains are starting to sell out now. Make your reservations soon in order to ensure you have a spot. Sleeper service on the Coast Starlight and both sections of the Empire Builder are selling out rapidly.
For passengers going to Vancouver, BC from Seattle, WA, all trains and Ambus' service is available throughout the entire weekend.
For passengers going to Seattle, WA from Vancouver, BC, all trains and Ambus service is available throughout the entire weekend. Business class is sold out on Train #513 at this time however.
For passengers going East to Spokane, WA, both Empire Builder's (Seattle and Portland Sections) are available throughout the entire weekend.
For passengers going West to Seattle, WA, both Empire Builder's (Seattle and Portland sections) are available. Lower level coach seating is sold out on Train # 7 and #27 at this time however.
For those that haven't made reservations, go to http://www.amtrak.com and follow the easy steps. It takes no more than 5 to 10 minutes and you can pick your ticket up at the station or have it mailed to you. It would probably be best if you pick it up at the QuikTrak kiosk at the station.
Extra train equipment will be a mixture of Horizon and Amfleet coaches with a snack car available. The cars will be later used for the Alki Tours Leavenworth Snow Trains.
McGinn Wants Your Ideas
Posted on November 20, 2009 November 20, 2009 by Ben Schiendelman
Earlier this week, the Mayor-elect asked us to reach out to you for your thoughts on how they can succeed in the coming few months. He asked three key questions:
1) How can they build the strongest team possible?
The incoming mayor has strong values and a set of policy objectives that became clear throughout the campaign. McGinn noted when meeting with us that someone had compiled all of his policy papers into a list of 93 particular campaign goals – their work is cut out for them. So who can best help make these goals happen? What can the transition team do to ensure that the people they choose are successful at being inclusive and ensuring that the way these goals are achieved is best for the city?
2) How can they build public trust in the new administration?
This is an incredibly difficult question to answer concisely – but I've seen lots of comments about transparency and process that would be great to mention here. The new mayor's office already has the trust of many, but how can they ensure that grows, and how can they ensure that their actions and policies improve it?
3) What do we view as their greatest challenge – and what should they do right away?
This is where I'm starting to think in a transportation mindset. The other two are more about process, and more high level – but here's our opportunity to say "Here's a big thing we'd like to see done better" or "here's where money should be going immediately".
Your responses don't have to be transit-related, of course. We've been asked to compile the responses into a sort of executive summary, so there won't be room for everything. With that in mind, if you like an idea, definitely reply to it to say so! On Sunday I'll be putting them together.
Free Companion Fare on Amtrak Cascades
Posted on November 20, 2009 by Matt Gangemi
I noticed the coupon at the Fremont PCC grocery store. Travel by May 21, 2010, anywhere Cascades runs (Eugene to Vancouver BC). There are a handful of blackout dates – mostly at holidays. The discount code is H815, but it says you have to present the coupon when you travel. They had a pile of them at the checkout counter at PCC, or I'm sure you can call Amtrak to find out where else you can get a coupon.
Long News Roundup (II)
Posted on November 20, 2009 November 20, 2009 by Martin H. Duke
"Escalators", by Oran
The constant rainstorms seem to have really slowed down the accumulation of great pictures in the Flickr Pool:
Metro offices closed on Wednesday for another furlough day; Sunday schedule on Thanksgiving Day and a "reduced" schedule on the day after.
Tacoma is including streetcar tracks in the reconstruction of Stadium Way in Tacoma. That would seem to indicate future Tacoma Link routing. (H/T: Alex Jonlin)
Bike restrictions at downtown bus stops.
Sound Transit and RCI Herzog go to arbitration over Rainier Valley Segment overruns. Take note that even with arbitration, Central Link still comes in underbudget overall.
Portland's Fareless Square to become the "Free Rail Zone." I suppose our ride free area should become the "Free Bus Zone."
25% off Amtrak to Vancouver.
Toddlers on transit, locally and in San Francisco.
Water Taxi has 21% ridership jump.
Kitsap Transit may have bottomed out.
A harrowing experience, but perhaps the advice in the title is a bit extreme.
The Seattle Sketcher rides a Swift Bus. I think Community Transit left someone off the media invite list. (UPDATE: this is not meant in the churlish tone in which it came off.)
Long News Roundup (I)
Map by Oran, of course
Stories we didn't have time to get to or didn't have anything to say about are below. There are so many that another installment is coming soon:
SDOT is planning to "act quickly" on Ballard Light Rail plans, not sure 2 years is enough time; Larry Phillips says a Ballard Sounder station is "is not justified by the projected ridership at this point." (H/T: Gary Manca).
State Attorney General Rob McKenna is noncommittal as to whether Seattle will really have to pay deep-bore tunnel overruns.
Yet another Bellevue alignment. We've mentioned this in passing before. (H/T: Alex Jonlin)
King County bridges "not fully functional", buses late.
Larry Phillips supports the 12th Ave/Broadway streetcar couplet.
5,000 American pedestrians a year killed by cars.
How Dow Constantine made the Water Taxi year-round, starting next fall.
Sound Transit plans for Green River flooding.
Grays Harbor Transit raises fares.
Footage of September's Federal Way Transit Center shooting.
Pierce Transit's "Not on Our Bus" claiming its first victories, getting its first complaints.
How the HSR stimulus money will be allocated. (H/T: Lloyd Adalist)
Ft. Lewis and McChord AFB to get Fuel Cell buses. (pdf, H/T: Mike Fisher)
Report: McGinn to Place O'Brien on ST Board
Posted on November 20, 2009 November 20, 2009 by John Jensen
Mike O'Brien (wcvoters.org)
[UPDATE 9:36 am: McGinn staffer Aaron Pickus says McGinn would "like to see Mike O'Brien on the Sound Transit board because he knows transportation issues as much as anyone. Saying that, the mayor-elect thinks that the mayor of Seattle needs to serve on this board and plans to do so."]
[UPDATE: For a more thorough breakdown of coming changes to the Sound Transit board, Andrew Villeneuve has the goods.]
Publicola reports that Seattle's Mayor-elect Mike McGinn may skip taking a role on the Sound Transit board, instead giving his support to incoming city councilmember Mike O'Brien for the position. Richard Conlin, the city council president, plans to remain on the Sound Transit board. The Sound Transit board is the group of elected officials that makes most major and financial decisions for the agency.
O'Brien would be filling Mayor Nickels' seat on the ST board. Nickels lost his bid for a third term in the August primary and is currently the chair of ST board.
O'Brien's financial background (he has an MBA from UW) could be a strong asset on a board looking to scrounge every dollar from the projected revenue shortfalls affecting the Sound Transit 2 expansion plans approved during the worst recession in a generation.
O'Brien and McGinn have a close relationship after working together in a private law firm as well as the Sierra Club and it's possible the Mayor-elect's priorities could come through an O'Brien seat. (Publicola has a great article on their relationship.)
Seattle Transit Blog endorsed Mike O'Brien for office, in part for his honest and strong advocacy for transit. He's a charismatic spokesman for the promise of mass transit and we'd be happy to see him serve on the board.
Streetcar Expedited
Posted on November 19, 2009 by Frank Chiachiere
I'm a few days late on this, but I'm very glad to see that the First Hill Streetcar is being expedited for a 2013 launch.
I've been bullish on the 12th Avenue alignment in the past, and I have reservations about the efficacy of streetcars on North Broadway (all it takes is one double-parked car to shut the system down), but even running along Broadway the entire time, the line makes sense. It will be good to have it here earlier.
Point Defiance Bypass Simulation Shows Little Impact
Last week, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) held a public meeting on the future of the Point Defiance Bypass project. This project, as we've discussed before, would cut 6 minutes from Amtrak Cascades travel time to points south, reduce delays caused by congestion with freight traffic, and allow for more service by getting passenger trains out of the single track Nelson Bennett tunnel under Ruston.
Unfortunately, WSDOT's outreach attempts appear to have fallen flat. WSDOT mentioned that some of the funding for this project could come from a high speed rail stimulus grant – and media has already claimed that these trains move twice as fast as Sounder. These trains would run at 70-79mph, just like other passenger rail, this project would just allow for a later, unfunded, project to increase train speeds in the corridor. There's also been little explanation of what a six minute improvement, or the other benefits, really mean, and residents came away concerned that loud, fast trains were going to block traffic and cause safety problems for little benefit.
In reality, because Amtrak Cascades is already close to time-competitive with car travel between Seattle or Tacoma and Portland, a six minute reduction in trip time and an improvement in reliability would do quite a bit to increase ridership, and it's required to create the capacity we need for more round trips. 70-79mph service is exactly the same as what runs through Sumner, Puyallup, Kent and Auburn already without incident. And because this track would only have lightweight passenger trains, noise would be reduced significantly relative to often under-maintained and very heavy freight equipment.
Thankfully, WSDOT has posted three YouTube videos that help demonstrate the planning that's going into the Point Defiance Bypass project, and help dispel the biggest concerns. Have a look after the jump. Continue reading "Point Defiance Bypass Simulation Shows Little Impact"
Vision Line Comments and DT Bellevue Workshop Recap
Posted on November 18, 2009 November 19, 2009 by Sherwin Lee
The C4A Preferred Alternative from Sound Transit
I attended last night's workshop for the Downtown Bellevue segment of East Link. After the meeting, I talked to Kevin Wallace briefly about the Vision Line. I will be meeting with him on Friday to further discuss details about the plan. I'll also compile a list of questions or concerns that you might have, so leave a comment below if you have a question you want to ask Kevin about this new proposal. As much as you may disagree with this proposed line or even the premise of it, keep the comments civil and practical. Avoid statements like "What's with the circusy station? It's ugly!" I won't be able to ask him all of your questions, but I will bring forth the most pressing issues.
Below is a recap of the workshop written in real-time.
WORKSHOP RECAP
I'm currently at the Downtown Bellevue workshop for East Link at Bellevue City Hall. Like the three neighborhood workshops that came before this one, public comment booths for each downtown alternative are out with strip plots and maps detailing the plan and elevation of each alignment. Vision Line Coalition folks are aggressively lobbying outside the meeting area and handing out literature to attendees about Kevin Wallace's proposed alternative. The turnout is fairly high tonight with at least 100, give or take, in attendance. The minutes of the presentation are below the jump.
Continue reading "Vision Line Comments and DT Bellevue Workshop Recap"
C9T to Cost $300m Extra
The C9T alternative (click to enlarge)
[How's that for a wonky headline?]
Thanks to intrepid reader and commenter Bernie, we have an account of Monday's City of Bellevue "study session" on East Link alignments. The agenda is online and includes an information packet. Below, a synopsis of his notes. Consider this a preview of tonight's East Link Workshop.
Sound Transit's preferred alignment runs along the surface on both 108th and 110th Avenues to bracket the Transit Center, and is projected to cost $700m (in 2007 dollars, as all the figures below). Longstanding tunnel option C3T costs $1.175 billion. Sound Transit on Monday presented the first cost estimates for the relatively new C9T option, which travels under 110th Ave NE and comes in at $980m – $1.01 billion. As Sound Transit has committed to fund the surface alternative, this reduces the funding gap for a tunnel to about $300m from an earlier rough estimate of $500m.
ST is considering lowering the South Bellevue station below street level or moving it away from the street to maintain car and bus access to the lot.
The Sound Transit board will re-evaluate Segment C (Downtown Bellevue) in the first quarter of 2010.
Metro Begins to Open Transit Feed Data
One Bus Away is powered by Metro's GTFS feed.
We reported last week that the innovated Walk Score website had added support for valuing transit access, but didn't mention that this feature wasn't available here in Seattle. Why's that? King County Metro hadn't provided open access to it's transit data and instead required each project to be approved on a case-by-case basis.
That's slowly changing. Metro has began releasing its GTFS (Google Transit Feed Specification) data to developers who sign a disclaimer without individual project approval. Eventually, access to this data should be even easier.
"The goal is a click through agreement that permits the development community direct access to our data," said Stephen Krippner, a program manager in Metro's IT department. "We obviously are not there yet, but we are headed that direction."
Metro has been doing some sweeping efforts to improve its relations with third-party developers, including hosting a workshop last month. Other agencies in the region could stand to learn from Metro's efforts. Metro itself could stand to learn from Portland's Tri-Met which requires neither a disclaimer nor a click-through agreement to access its developer resources transparently.
The GTFS data is the same information that powers the Google Maps transit functionality and third-party apps like One Bus Away. Developers interested in accessing the GTFS data should contact Stephen Krippner at stephen.krippner@kingcounty.gov.
County Budget Committee Advances 2010 Metro Budget
"180" by Atomic Taco
Last summer we described Executive Kurt Triplett's proposed response to the Metro budget crisis, which involved a 9% (310,000 hour) cut in the 2010-2011 biennium. The Budget Committee of the King County Council has softened the blow by deferring most cuts till 2012-2013, in the hope that the state legislature will provide the additional taxing authority to avoid the blow altogether.
The bottom line for riders, although this budget has not yet reached final approval:
no significant reduction in service frequency or span on any routes, at least for the next two years;
a 25-cent fare increase (except youth) in 2011 to go with the one long planned for 2010;
full speed ahead on RapidRide, including the F line; and
return of bus wraps, but with a 15-inch gap that allows riders to actually use the windows.
Details below the jump.
Continue reading "County Budget Committee Advances 2010 Metro Budget"
Legislators Back SR520 Option A+
The Times reports that a 12-member panel of legislators endorsed Option A+ (pdf) for the 520 bridge, which basically makes it a 6-lane road but eschews any sort of direct connection to the University. The '+' indicates some pedestrian and HOV/transit access enhancements not shown in the video.
This option is bad news for transit in two ways: it doesn't provide a good connection from SR520 to the UW Light Rail station, and it's underfunded by $2 billion. (The more transit-friendly options are even more expensive.) There's much speculation that this shortfall is behind many Olympia shenanigans (by Seattle rep Frank Chopp, no less) to soak Sound Transit for the I-90 crossing. Of course, no one is questioning $157m in lids through extremely wealthy neighborhoods on the Seattle side alone.
Yesterday's meeting materials are online. A video of the much less controversial East end of the bridge is here.
Comment of the Day: The Wife's Cell Phone
Picture of derailed Link train from KOMO.
Yesterday's Link derailment near the O&M facility in SoDo caused no injuries and no passengers were on-board, but the incident did cause significant delays for riders on other trains. Unfortunately for those elsewhere on the line, communication with at least some riders as pretty abysmal:
Comment by Gary — 2009-11-17 — 16:31:13
I flew back into Sea-Tac last night and took the light rail from Tukwila to the International District, boarding at 9:45 pm. Let me share my own experience. It was not a "minor delay of 10-20 minutes." The trip to the International District took 1 hour and 20 minutes rather than the usual 30 minutes. The train would just stop for extended periods without moving in the Rainier Valley. There were no announcements of what was going on. I only found out what was going on by calling my wife on my cell phone and asking her to check the news. I pressed the intercom button on the train to call the operator and ask what was going on, and no one responded. There was no alternate bus made available, we were just stuck on the train. While I understand this was an accident, Sound Transit really needs to do a much, much better job of communicating with its ridership and reacting to a contingency next time if it wants to attract and retain riders.
We've been harsh on transit websites recently, but what about Link's speaker systems? Link's still working out its kinks but there's just no excuse: It should be policy to tell riders when any substantial delay occurs and why it's happening.
Bellevue Light Rail Workshop Tomorrow Night
Posted on November 17, 2009 by John Jensen
Transportation Choices Coalition let us know about a workshop being held regarding Bellevue's light rail alignment that Sound Transit is holding tomorrow night:
Light rail is coming to downtown Bellevue and Sound Transit wants to hear from you. Join Sound Transit's project team for an interactive workshop in downtown Bellevue. Up for consideration are several options to bring light rail to downtown including a possible tunnel. Learn more about the preferred route and stations, provide feedback to staff, and tell Sound Transit how light rail can best serve you.
WHEN: Wednesday, November 18, 4 – 7:00 pm, presentation begins at 5:00 pm.
WHERE: Bellevue City Hall 450 110th Ave. NE, Bellevue
Kevin Wallace's 'Vision Line'
Painting of the Vision Line © 2009 J. Craig Thorpe commissioned by Vision Line Coalition, LLC
The Bellevue Reporter released details this morning on Kevin Wallace's proposed alignment of East Link— what he dubs the 'Vision Line.' The proposal essentially calls for the use of the BNSF corridor (B7 alternative), which would bypass the South Bellevue Park and Ride, and an alignment along 114th Ave NE through downtown before crossing I-405. This alternative would run right along the freeway and is furthest from the downtown core than any of the other DEIS alternatives. To address the distance factor, the plan calls for a covered walkway that leads to the Bellevue Transit Center. Wallace has stated before that he believes a surface alignment would be too disruptive and a tunnel would be too costly.
From the Bellevue Reporter:
The Vision Line aims to protect residential homes and downtown businesses. But it adds another option to a growing list of alternatives for Sound Transit's East Link light rail project.
Wallace is asking that Sound Transit consider his plan as part of the East Link environmental-review process.
Arup, the San-Francisco based consulting firm that undertook the study, has full details of its Phase A study here. One important thing to remember is that this first phase of the plan has not taken ridership into account, an integral factor into making East Link cost-effective. However, Wallace believes that the ridership will be comparable with the other alternatives while still bringing down the costs of the Bellevue alignment. We'll have a follow-up soon with these concerns and questions addressed directly by Wallace.
Streetcar News: First Hill and SLU
Possible alignments for a First Hill Streetcar. (Map by Oran)
Via Capitol Hill Seattle, Sound Transit and the City have agreed to accelerate the opening of the First Hill Streetcar from 2016 to 2013.
"We are now anticipating a Fall 2013 opening for First Hill Streetcar service," Ethan Malone of the City's Department of Transportation told us.
Earlier in the year, the City optimistically put forward a plan for opening the line in 2012. Sound Transit is responsible for capital costs up to $132m. The City will begin construction in 2012 and is responsible for any construction overruns. Sound Transit will fund the line's operating costs.
As the map at right indicates, the actual alignment of the streetcar is not yet determined, and will go through the Environmental Impact Statement process until 2011.
In other streetcar news, Ben reports that operators on the SLUT are announcing that on Thursday and Friday this week, Metro and SDOT will be experimenting with 12.5 minute headways instead of 15. SDOT spokesperson Rick Sheridan said that the plan is not yet confirmed because "Metro Transit is still finalizing some details." In terms of the rationale, Sheridan said:
With ridership continuing to increase and more businesses moving into South Lake Union, the city wants to ensure that it can accommodate any additional ridership growth. By ending layovers at the end of each run and reallocating current staff, this experiment tests the line's ability to increase frequency and capacity through slight modifications.
Regular Link Service Restored
[Attention RSS Readers: an early draft of Sherwin's piece was accidentally posted and distributed this morning. Please disregard it.]
According to KING 5, Tuesday morning's service should suffer no adverse impacts from last afternoon's derailment.
The Sound Transit website put a note up as I was typing this message. Sadly, as of now there is nothing about this at all on the Sound Transit website: no acknowledgment that this happened, and no "everything is OK" message for the thousands of people that went to bed not sure if their service was going to be functional this morning.
Indeed, RPIN, Metro, and ST have nothing on this at all.
Breaking: Link Derailment @ O&M
[UPDATE from Brian:] I went up to check out how the clean up was progressing. The LRV is now back on the rails and clear of the SB track Damage to the pantograph and skirting is pretty bad and will most likely need to be replaced. The brandt rail truck is still blocking the SB track with several men and equipment working on the rails and/or checking out the damage to the guideway. Two BNSF trucks were also around with a heavy boom/crane truck. The wind and rain is really starting to pick up. While it has taken them a long time to get this mess cleaned up and ask a lot of questions, I have to hand it to the crew that is cleaning up the incident. I for one would not want to be in it!
[UPDATE: KING 5 reports that there may be disruptions on the Tuesday morning commute. Buses may run between Stadium and Mt. Baker whenever they decide to move the train, temporarily blocking both tracks.
Martin is planning to update here at 5:30 am tomorrow.]
A Link light rail vehicle has derailed on the wye switch on the elevated section of the Operations and Maintenance facility. The cause of this is unknown at this time but it appears that the vehicle "picked the switch". No passengers were involved and the operator is fine. This train appeared to be going out of service when I saw it. I was curious as to why it stopped! Saw it all from my window. (pic to come later)
Expect minor delays of 10 to 20 minutes to light rail service. Trains are crossing over at the O&M and using the northbound tunnel for Beacon Hill and Mt. Baker Stations. The trains will cross back over at South Walden Street.
King 5 has aerial pictures of the incident here.
Future Link Headways
With University Link under construction and Sound Transit 2 to follow, service frequency has become a hot topic.
Today, Link operates at peak frequencies of 7-8 minutes, dropping to 10 and finally 15 minutes during off-peak periods and on weekends. With average October weekday ridership of 16,200, today's peak frequencies meet demand and will likely continue to through the next few years, but U-Link will change that.
The North Link Final Supplemental EIS operating plan summary (PDF), which only covers S. 200th to Northgate, the extent planned for in Sound Move, calls for 6 minute peak headways end to end by 2015, with an eventual increase to 5 minute headways between Northgate and Rainier Beach (referred to as "Henderson" in the document) sometime prior to 2030.
With Sound Transit 2, we'll essentially get a new line – running from Northgate or farther north to Bellevue. Currently, the East Link DEIS operating plan summary (PDF) suggests four car trains every 10 minutes in 2020, with headways down to every 9 minutes in 2030.
An overall Sound Transit 2 operating plan I saw on paper suggested three 9 minute headway lines – One from Lynnwood to SODO or Rainier Beach, one from Northgate to Bellevue/Redmond, and one from Northgate to Sea-Tac/Federal Way. This would cause three minute headways between every other train south of downtown, and could cause problems in at-grade portions.
There's another possibility here, though. Sound Transit could operate two lines, one from Lynnwood to Federal Way, and another from Lynnwood to Bellevue. This would keep headways south of the International District more stable, and make Bellevue headways higher overall. Either way, frequency from Northgate to the International District will be down to four or even three minutes with Sound Transit 2.
The limiting factor is largely the uncertainty associated with the MLK portion of Link – missing a light can add a minute or two to a trip, making it impossible to really shoehorn more trains in without degrading quality of service significantly. If we want another line through downtown, it will need to either go on the surface, or in a new tunnel.
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As you'll know if you've ever had one of those rows with your other half, 'budget' means different stuff to different folk. To some, it's knowing their money down to the last penny, bringing a flask to work instead of buying a latte, and queuing overnight before the sales start. For others, it's buying two crates of beer on a Buy One Get One Free.
And lo, so it is with camping. We've got glampers, wild campers and everyone in between. Generally though, camping and caravanning is seen as a good budget option for a holiday, whether your definition of budget is strapping a tent to your bike and taking off into the forest, or bringing your own food to cook outside your luxury yurt for the weekend. But prices still do vary, so we thought it was high time for a look at some properly budget sites for those who are counting the pennies. That'll be most of us then.
To find budget campsites and caravan parks on Pitchup.com, just enter your search details on the left for the number of people going and how long you want to stay. Then use the price sort option (low – high) at the top right. Here are five sites that shouldn't break the bank:
Summer Lodge Holiday Park : This family site in Newquay, Cornwall, has a heated outdoor pool, adventure play area, games room, shop, bar, clubhouse, fish and chip shop and laundry room, with live entertainment laid on in peak season too. A one night midweek in July for two adults on a non-electric grass pitch is £5-7, with a two night weekend stay over 13-14 July costing £10 (car included for both). The rate for two adults and two children on the same pitch and weekend is £20, although there's an extra £2.50 per night charge if you're bringing your dog.
Numphra Downs Farm : Also in Cornwall, the Numphra Downs site has non-electric pitches for caravans and motorhomes as well as small and family-sized non-electric tent pitches. A two night midweek stay in July is £20 for the caravan pitch taking up to six adults, £16 for the large tent pitch and £11 for the small (car parking included). Prices are the same at weekends for all three types of pitch, and for two adults and two children. The only extra charge made is £3 per night for a second car.
Tattershall Lakes Country Park : This Lincolnshire site has its own jetski lake, a golf course, three fishing lakes and loads of outdoorsy stuff to try. There are serviced pitches for tents, motorhomes and caravans taking up to six people – a two night midweek stay in July for two people is £12 for the serviced pitch and £20 for the 'serviced plus' pitch. Prices are the same for two adults and two children, and parking for two cars is included. There's a wide variation on weekend bookings – ranging from £12-46 for a basic pitch – so it's probably best to be flexible on dates. Dogs are welcome at a charge of £1 per night.
Kingsmead Centre : Kingsmead in Devon has two coarse fishing lakes and free guides to all the cycling and walking trails nearby. The cheapest option for two adults staying two nights midweek is £15 for the budget non-electric grass pitch for tents, tourers and motorhomes – these take up to six people and have parking for unlimited cars included. These are in the field adjoining the campsite, but there are similar non-electric pitches on the main site for £20, while electric pitches for up to six people are £30. There's no extra charge at weekends or for two adults and two children. Well-behaved pets are also welcome and there are no other charges.
Withernsea Sands Holiday Park : This Park Resorts site in East Yorkshire is a good option for families, with heated indoor pool, children's splash pool, kids' club and sports activities. Two adults staying midweek in July can pay £16 for two nights on a non-electric grass pitch, with car included. For an electric pitch, it's £26 for two nights for up to six people and one car, and this also includes four entertainment passes giving you access to the park facilities and entertainment. The prices are the same for two adults and two children. At weekends, prices vary from between £16-28 for the non-electric pitch and £26-42 for the electric one, so it's worth being flexible on dates. Dogs are welcome and there's a charge of £1 per night in low season and £3 in peak.
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Mana Comics is a local comic book company that features Superheroes from Hawaii. (Courtesy: Mana Comics)
Local comic book artist uses pandemic time to reflect on stories and shares what keeps him going
by: Chelsee Yee
Posted: Jan 11, 2022 / 02:49 PM HST
Updated: Jan 11, 2022 / 02:49 PM HST
HONOLULU (KHON2) — While the pandemic continues to keep events closed, one local comic book artist is using this time to open up new stories that double down on the value of Hawaii culture.
Based in Ewa Beach, Christopher Caravalho has self-published 15 comics so far with the help of family, friends and the community contributing to his Kickstarter campaigns. His company Mana Comics features superheroes from Hawaii that celebrates different faces and local kine humor.
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The pandemic, he says, initially made him feel uncertainty, fear and hesitation.
"The pandemic really stole a lot of events and social opportunities with cancellations of conventions, festivals, and school visitations," said Caravalho.
Although last year's Made in Hawaii Festival returned as an in-person event, Caravalho didn't participate due to concerns of attendance and cancellations.
For Caravalho, face-to-face interaction is priceless because it allows customers to see and hear his passion for his creations and comics.
"They can't help but feel that energy," he said. "It's genuine and they feed off of it."
Hawaii comic strip teaches keiki how the COVID vaccine works
Christopher Caravalho is the creator, writer, artist and founder of Mana Comics. (Courtesy: Mana Comics)
He realizes that social interactions with the public has been essential to getting the word out about his business and to help grow it. COVID-19, he says, severed that connection.
"Mandates brought changes, and I watched businesses I grew up with disappear," he continued, "and here I am… thinking what chance do I have to keep my dream and business alive in this new environment."
Caravalho, who served as a Honolulu police officer for 23 years, finally pursued his childhood dream in 2014 when he founded Mana Comics. He has been a fan of comics since he could read, even creating superheroes and writing stories based on his classmates in elementary school.
While the pandemic still leaves much uncertainty for comic book artists, Caravalho says the memories of him as a kid running into 7-Eleven straight to the comic book spin racks, getting lost and finding joy in the stories, are what helped him to not give up.
"It really is a happy place," he said, "and when life gets hard there's a great deal of importance in having something you love."
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Founded in 2014, Mana Comics celebrates the many different races and faces that exist on the islands with stories of adventure, drama, action, and local kine humor. (Courtesy: Mana Comics)
The pandemic has given Caravalho a lot of time to reflect on the types of stories he wants to continue sharing, to double down on the value of ones that share local culture.
Last year, Caravalho was able to build upon the Mana Comic Universe and released several new books, including the Anuenue Warriors — a cosmic ʻohana sent from the heavens to save the world from darkness — and Sistah Shark 3, which follows the ongoing adventures of a local girl superhero from Waimanalo.
They join a mixplate of heroes: Royal Hawaiian Guard, Geckoman, Portuguese Man o War, Super Size Sole, Seoul Hot, Mighty Moke and the Phantom Surfer. Together, they battle any threat to Hawaii and its people.
"I was raised in the island culture and with the island humor watching legends like Andy Bumatai, Frank Delima and Uncle Rap with their TV specials. Totally unfiltered, but total local," he said. "When I'm writing my stories, especially when my characters are interacting with each other, I try not to water it down because I want the readers of my book to have that true island authentic flavor that reminds you of home."
Local comic shares Hawaiian culture through new superhero
"Mana Legends: Kamehameha #1" explores the journey of young Kamehameha on his journey to become the King who would one day unite the islands. (Courtesy: Mana Comics)
During the pandemic, Caravalho made the decision to deviate from the normal superhero genre and reconnect with his native roots by writing "Mana Legends: Kamehameha #1," which explores the journey of young Kamehameha on his journey to become the King who would one day unite the islands.
In March, Caravalho will be teaming up with artist DJ Keawekane to kickstart this project. Those who wish to help fund Caravalho's 16th comic, or to purchase any one of his others, can click here. Mana Comics can also be found at Other Realms, Westside Comics, Bishop Museum, No'eau Designers, and Homegrown.
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To catch Caravalho in person, look out for this event! On Feb. 19, Mana Comics will be partnering with Sea Life Park for their second annual Keiki Hero Con.


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When the chest comes down and touches the player, there are two random possibilities: either a loss or an advantage in the score.
The chest has to go down every 10 sec.
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Terrian to Release Debut Album "Genesis of Terrian" Feb 26
Billy Dawson Releases 'UNITE' Music Video on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Sisters Drop their Latest Album "Here's a Reminder"
Kierra Sheard Releases New Single "Something Has to Break (Featuring Karen Clark Sheard)"
Christian and Gospel Artists Speak Out About Having Coronavirus
Corey Lueck Teams Up With Producer Ian Eskelin For "Key To My Heart"
Author Vaneetha Risner Testifies to God's Goodness Despite Polio, Being Bullied and Her Son's Tragic Death
Tasha Cobbs Leonard to Perform at Good Morning America Monday, January 18
Remedy Drive to Release New Album "Imago Amor" Jan 29
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Worship Leader Victoria Davis Speaks About Justice, Revival and Worship
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Michael W. Smith Dedicates New Italian Version of "Waymaker" to Fans in Italy Suffering from the Pandemic
By Hallels News Mar 27, 2020 06:40 PM EDT
Iconic singer and songwriter Michael W. Smith has released an Italian version of his hit single "Waymaker" featuring his longtime background vocalist Vanessa Campagna. At a time when it feels like the world needs hope and music the most, Smith felt releasing "Waymaker" in Italian would help spread the song's message of trusting God to be the light in the darkness.
Smith says, "After seeing the turmoil in the world and especially the devastation in Italy, we wanted to record this version of 'Waymaker.' It is such a special song that moves people and brings them to a very special place, but most importantly it brings them hope."
Campagna, who is of Italian descent and has relatives currently in Italy, was inspired to do something while witnessing the pandemic going on in the world.
"When I saw the video of everyone singing from their balconies in Italy, I was moved to tears. It was the most heart-warming thing I have seen in a long time. I have a lot of family over there, so that hit close to home with me. I thought, what better way to send a message of hope, than the words and music to 'Waymaker' in their language. I love you, Italy! Keep the faith, stay strong and keep singing," says Campagna.
The single has resonated strongly with fans and radio alike and is currently rising on the charts. "Waymaker" has been climbing the top 10 on both Billboard's Christian Airplay and Hot Christian Songs charts. Smith and Campagna also sang "Waymaker" during Smith's "Worship Around The World," which he led through social media to over 1.5 million views on Sunday March 22, 2020 to help bring the world comfort during this time of uncertainty.
"Waymaker" is featured on Smith's album AWAKEN: The Surrounded Experience, which was recorded live at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena.
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