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when it feels like years already.
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North Dakota Legislators are again looking to create a "provider assessment for nursing homes" to pay for services. The latest attempt in SB 2349 to create what is essentially a tax on nursing home patients comes after Governor Doug Burgum offered a 1% inflationary adjustment instead of the necessary 3% in his Executive budget. With the ball now in the hands of the Legislature, instead of adjusting the appropriation in the state budget, some are looking to create a new tax on senior citizens.
Governor Jack Dalrymple offered a similar proposal in his last Executive budget before leaving office. Incoming Governor Doug Burgum declared in a press release he supported the new senior tax. Ultimately, the North Dakota House overwhelmingly defeated the proposal in 2017. ND xPlains covered it from start to defeat during that time.
Let me be clear, I understand the urgency of making sure nursing facilities have the resources necessary to provide the quality of care we expect across the state. Due to questionable budgeting priorities by the Governor and lawmakers over the past few sessions, nursing homes have felt the budgetary pinch and are looking at all options to make sure they are operating on the right side of the ledger. I don't fault nursing facilities nor their administrators for that.
However, the question is if this new tax scheme is absolutely necessary to fund nursing homes? Personally, I don't believe so. Rather than taxing nursing home residents, the Legislature should fully fund what is necessary for nursing homes to make up for the budgetary slump and to make them whole going into the next biennium. They can do this by offering a standalone bill – just like the tax bill this article is about – or they can amend the budget for the Department of Human Services.
The choice lawmakers have before them right now seems to be either they transfer state dollars or make senior citizens and their families pay more for their care. What happened to all those pledges of "no new taxes" during the midterm election? It really comes down to priorities. Check back for more on this bill and other funding priorities.


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Sometimes I miss home.
Los Angeles County area: 4,083 square miles. # of Arby's - 7
Salt Lake County area:808 square miles. # of Arby's - 22
Day 19: That's a Wrap!
Last day of shooting.
We were shooting some club scenes where I use my mad white-boy rapping skills, and shot at a loft apartment downtown. The first half of the shooting day was just getting close-ups of those involved - me, my gangster friends, the freestyle rap artists (both played by the same guy - who was HI-larious.) etc. So funny to be in that situation because I'm pretty sure if I ever ended up in the real-life situation of being dragged to some underground rap club I'd probably behave about the same as Ben does.
Me with "King Bling". The guy in the background is DJ Beard and that beard is 100% legit.
We broke for dinner and then came back to the apartment to get shots of all the scenes with our large contingent of extras (all 7 of them.) They actually brought an incredible amount of energy to the scenes and it was fun to have them all there. During one particularly raucous scene I was "rap battling" with "Master Blaster" and we were just getting some shots for a montage - WOOT! - so the other rapper and I were just sort of fake rapping. He was wrapping about getting girls and drinking etc. and I was wrapping about chocolate pudding, pink flowers, and straight teeth. We're hoping Ed puts that in the end credits or on some sort of "extras" feature.
We finished up the day by having a little wrap party (get it? Like, we filmed the rap scenes, AND we wrapped the shoot!) and now we've finished. It was a pretty awesome last day to tell the truth. I'll summarize my feelings about this experience in a later post. I hope you've enjoyed my ramblings about shooting this film.
Dinner: We ended where we began - Subway. Ed got a meatball sub. I called him out on it, but he said it's because it was dinner, not lunch. Since it was our last day I went all out and got cookies.
Wrap time: 10:30ish...I think.
Day 18: Livin' in Beverly Hills
Today we shot a couple of "date night" kinds of scenes. "Date night" referring to actual dates, not the Steve Carell/Tina Fey movie. A friend of mine, who happens to live way up in the hills of Beverly Hills, and has a fantastic view, was gracious enough to let us use her house to film.
For the first date scene we set up a table in the back yard and faked like we were at some swanky restaurant on the patio. A friend of mine - who also, randomly happens to be June's roommate - played the waitress for us. It was an interestion collision of worlds.
Ed wanted to get the first date night in while the sun was still up, and then the second scene at night, so we took a break for dinner down in the shopping district. While I usually enjoy the white-trash-heavy people-watching of Disney or the State Fair, it's a special kind of person that frequents the stores of Rodeo Drive and I am no less fascinated by them.
While we were standing on a corner waiting for the light, a cab drove past us and was REALLY close to the curb. Kelsie (my love interest in the film) almost died. We all agreed that while that would have been terrible, we at least have Ed who could have stepped in to fill her sexy shoes.
Fall has come to Los Angeles...at least it's been here for the past week, apparently we're supposed to back up to triple-digit temperatures at the end of the week...but I digress. Once the sun was down things got a little nippy. But for the last scene of the day both Kelsie and I had sweaters on, so we were ok.
After doing this for 18 days, I pause to wonder how long this process would take with a normal budget/crew etc. We busted through quite a lot last night and it really only took us a few hours. Essentially we're shooting a full-length film in 19 days, and most of days have been short. I'll be interested to see if I ever get a similar experience on a larger scale so I can compare the too...
Since the house was way up in the hills, there was no rhyme or reason to the road system we had to follow. On the way back down we came to a fork in the road. Ed indicated which way he thought we should go. I said, "yeah, that's it, I think." Then sat for a second assuring myself only realize that it was the wrong way. By
Dinner: Sharky's Mexican Grill. Super delicious. I recommend.
Wrap Time: 10:30...I think. My phone died and I couldn't find a clock, but it was about 11:40 when I got home...
Day 17: Horses? Well...
Today was our longest day of shooting yet. That is due to the fact that yesterday we had some unexpected rain here in the L.A. and our scenes were supposed to be outdoor scenes, so Ed just moved them to today.
We started out bright and early at Griffith Park to do some communing with nature and stuff. It was a beautiful, but cold morning, and it was nice to be in the fresh air and peace of the park. Until we realized it wasn't so peaceful. Cars, planes, helicopters, dogs, loud British men, landscaping workers shoveling gravel and dirt off the asphalt. So. Much. Noise. by the end of our few hours there poor Ed was at wit's end. But he was a trooper and we pushed through. Because of all the noise we may end up having to reshoot those scenes, but Ed's gonna see if he can make it work.
We left Griffith Park (which, despite its seeming vendetta against our little film, is beautiful and I highly recommend a foray.) and headed back to Ed's house for the rest of the day.
Remember that well I posted a few days ago? We really got some use out of it today. The whole plot of the movie is based around a wish that I make at this well, so it was the featured item of today's shoot. Ed even got some really cool shots from down inside the well:
I had to drop some coins and rocks and stuff down there, but I think he came away fairly unscathed.
The last thing we filmed today was a talk-show scene. I won't divulge all the details of setting this scene up, but I will tell you that some killer wicker furniture was involved.
Also, the guy who played the talk-show host (who was great, BTW) originally auditioned for my part. Awkward. I mean, kind of awkward. That's the way the business works, and really aside from being white men in our mid to late-20s, we're not really alike at all. Totally different types. It was just an interesting experience.
Favorite moment of the day: The lady in Griffith Park walking her pet pig.
Lunch: Joe and Jerry's Mexican Grill. I got the special - A GIANT smothered burrito.
Wrap Time: 5:00 (because we combined days it'll end up being 19 days on set instead of 20. Try not to be too disappointed.)
Day 16: Scrooge and Santa
Ed, along with being a filmmaker and nice-guy extraordinaire, is also a writer (which you probably already knew since I told you he wrote the film...).
For one of the scenes we shot today we were supposed to be pitching a website design to a potential client (my character - Ben - is a web designer), well rather than spending lots of time building a shiny new website full of bells and whistles, Ed went low-budget and used the website of a book he published last year. It's called "Scrooge and Santa". It's a graphic novel (comic book) that's a twist on the classic Scrooge story. I've only read the preview pages that are available on the website, but I have to say - I'm intrigued. I may buy myself a copy for Christmas and have Ed sign it. It'll be worth money some day. :)
My favorite line from the movie thus far also happened today. In a scene where I confront my former boss he uses the phrase, "exerting loins of power." It took everything in me not to laugh every time he said it - and he said it quite a few times.
Also, to make it look like a nice, expensive office, Ed and June set up a big painting behind a makeshift desk. I'm interested to see how the shots turn out.
Lunch = dinner again cuz it was another night shoot as we were in the warehouse again: Little Caesar's Hot-n-ready. Loves me some pizza!
Wrap time: 11:30 ish.
Day 15: Cameo
For all office-type scenes in the movie we're using a book warehouse where June and Ed's roommate work. It's a bit of a stretch, but with no budget you take what you can get. It was kind of fun between takes and shots to go exploring and see what was there. I found everything from treatises on Albanian war to scandalous Asian photography, to "Bed time for the Bitty Bunch". I even found a couple of books to add to my "to-read" list.
Since it was a weekday we had to wait to shoot until after business hours. We're doing the same thing tomorrow to finish up all the office scenes.
We shot the very opening scene to the movie today, and I think it's been one of my favorites. It's a moment where I really got to channel my inner awkwardness and just have some fun.
Also fun: Ed had a little cameo today. There's a scene where I talk to a psychiatrist about my rhyming, and Ed played the shrink. He did a great job. Actually, because of the nature of the character and how he played it, he kind of reminded me a little bit of a muppet. I'm supposed to be pretty serious in the scene and it was kind of hard for me not to laugh at him. But I pulled through.
Lunch = dinner: Little Caesar's Hot-n-ready. And boy were we ready!
Day 14: Get Me to the Church
When you have a low-budget film, sometimes (and by sometimes I mean most of the time) you have to get nice and creative to make things happen. Today's example - church scenes. For some reason the churches that Ed talked to were the least helpful in letting us use their space. Somehow I find that to be 100% ironic. Regardless Ed had to use his good old ingenuity to think of a replacement. The solution: His back yard.
He actually did a pretty good job turning the back patio into a nice wedding scene with some chairs, flowers and a little bit of fabric. We only had 7 extras show up, so not the wedding crowd we'd hoped for, but you make do. Also the groom never came so one of the guests got upgraded. Lucky guy.
We filmed two church scenes in the back yard. The other one was a scene where I go to one of those high-octane churches to get the preacher to slap me in the forehead and thus cure my rhyming. Fun fact: During this scene I forgot to change my pants, so the costume I'm wearing is actually for the end of the film. But it's the same shirt, so we're hoping it won't be too noticeable...even though I just pointed it out...
Shooting happened to run from about 9-3 thus causing me to miss both sessions of General Conference today.
Lunch: Panda - my fortune today said, "An admirer finds you charming."
Wrap Time: 2:30ish
Day 13: Be Excellent to Each Other
Today was another day with the Triumvirate of Power (That's me, Ed and June.) Why? I'll give you 3 guesses…That's right! MONTAGE! Just kidding. We only got one montage shot – which unintentionally included a sleeping homeless man. When you watch the film if you look really closely you'll see him sleeping in front of the library – though honestly I didn't notice him until I was right next to him. He's a hobo man with a penchant for camouflage.
June was only with us for a minute in the morning, then for the majority of the shoot, Ed and I spent the day filming Ed's homage to "The Graduate." Most of you, my few but faithful readers, have probably never seen the film because it has an "R" rating. It's something of a classic in cinematic circles - it was nominated for something like 7 oscars and is on several "best movie" kind of lists (though to be honest I didn't care for it). There's a fairly iconic sequence at the end of the film where Dustin Hoffman's character goes to the church where Kathrine Ross's character is getting married to try and stop the happy nuptials. We drove out to Laverne (I know!) where the church sits to get some similar footage for our film. This particular church has been used for several films, and this sequence has been parodied in at least one film that I know of (Wayne's World). The shots we were mirroring involved me running down the sidewalk up to the church. Mother Nature decided today would be a good day to bump the temperatures back up to infernal levels, so I had some fun doing that – sarcasm.
Fun Fact: The staircase you see was built for the movie.
Incidentally to get to Laverne from LA you have to drive through San Dimas. I was tempted to yell out "Wyld Stallyns!" and rock out on my air guitar, but I refrained.
We ended the day by jumping on a bus filled with Asians, getting off two stops later and walking back to the car.
Lunch: In-N-Out. I asked for a shake in place of a drink with my meal. The cashier asked what flavor. I said, "Surprise Me." She gave me Neapolitan.
Wrap Time: 2:00ish.
Day 12: Bookin' it
I woke up from Ed's noisy couch bright and early this morning to head downtown for today's shoot. (Incidentally Ed talks in his sleep. Nothing entertaining, or even coherent for that matter, but I remember hearing him mumble.)
We shot all of today's scenes at a quirky little bookstore called "The Last Bookstore" in the heart of downtown L.A. Our scenes pretty much spanned the entire length of the movie - which is still so interesting to me as an actor. You know, not doing things from beginning to end.
Bonus - we filmed a scene where I had to eat a delicious blueberry scone.
I have also decided - and forgive me if I've mentioned this, because it's entirely possible that I have - that most of my part in this movie is me reacting to things. Which, really, is what acting is all about (Thank you Chris Lusk!), it's just interesting. I'm in virtually every scene in the movie and I don't really say all that much. Today was really no different. At one point Ed said, "Alright, do that same thing only slower, I just want to get a bunch of reaction shots from Greg," and I mentioned that we might consider renaming the movie "A bunch of reaction shots from Greg," as that's a large part of what I do.
It will not surprise you to know that I, in fact, do not have a trailer for this film. Incidentally I end up changing where I can find a private corner (and sometimes where I can't find a private corner). I had a number of costume changes at the bookstore and ended up stripping down behind an unused bookcase in the "employees only" section of the store. So adventurous.
Also funny: Since I slept at Ed's house I had to pack everything I'd need for the two days I was away from home. I forgot to pack a pair of shoes I needed and realized it with enough time to run home and grab them before heading out for the night. When I got home, I grabbed the shoes, set them on the kitchen counter to get myself a snack, and in typical fashion, left them sitting on the counter. So, I was walking around the bookstore for much of the morning in unshod feet. See if you notic
Lunch: Baja Chicken wrap at a delightful urban 9th floor cafe above the bookstore. Ed had pastrami - wouldn't have guessed that one.
Wrap time: 1:00
Day 11: Dancing, Stancing, Pantsing
Today was a night shoot and tomorrow morning we shoot SUPER early so Ed was gracious enough to let me crash at his house thus saving me from having to drive all the way home and then back out here first thing in the morning. As I type this I'm sitting on his noisy couch (where I will apparently be sleeping) while he is busily working at his desk. I also just noticed that he has a wedding dress hanging in his room. I'm assuming it's for the wedding scene we're filming later this week, but it still looks funny.
Today was my last day filming with Hobo Jim. He is such an interesting person. Very bombastic and abrasive, but still a very nice guy - and a great bum. The main thing we shot was a scene where, for fun (and mostly because we're both probably more than a little buzzed), we pants a guy standing at the bus stop. Probably the funniest scene to shoot thus far - mostly because we shot it on a pretty busy street and we got some interesting looks from the passersby. Our pants-ee was a good sport about it and I think we got some really good stuff from the scene.
Lunch: Actually it was dinner, Ed got us some Hot-n-Ready pizzas. Mmmm...
Wrap: Don't remember cuz I stayed at Ed's house, but we went to bed around 10:30.
Pursuing my dreams, living on faith, and I don't think Crocs are ugly.

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Description - Wisconsin is recognized as America's Dairyland, a state that exudes natural beauty thus attracting millions of vacationers every year. It features five land regions that include Lake Superior Lowland, Northern Highland, Central Plain, Western Upland, and Eastern Ridges and Lowlands. The shoreline of Wisconsin spans nearly 300 miles along Lake Superior and nearly 400 miles along Lake Michigan; each featuring rugged bluffs and sand beaches. Interior lakes total 15,000 with the largest being Lake Winnebago spanning an impressive 215 miles. Green Lake is the deepest with depths reaching 237 feet. An east-west divide runs across the northern tier of the state where rivers Bad, Montreal, and Nemadji flow northward into Lake Superior while longer rivers such as the Flambeau and St. Croix flow southward. Wisconsin also features a north-south divide running down the eastern third of the state where rivers such as the Black, Chippewa and St. Croix flow west into the Mississippi while rivers that include Fox, Menominee, Milwaukee, and Oconto flow east into Lake Michigan directly or via Green Bay. Scenery abounds amid the state's hundreds of scenic waterfalls and dense forestlands that cover nearly half of Wisconsin. Before 1830, 3.1 million Wisconsin acres were grassland. Today, 13,000 grassland acres remain.
Attractions - Long known for its lush green countryside, sparkling lakes, and quiet valleys, the state of Wisconsin is an impressive recreation destination. The state features the recently combined national forest of Chequamegon-Nicolet, boasting over 430 lakes and 44,000 acres of Wilderness Areas. In addition, Wisconsin has nearly 50 award-winning state parks, 10 state forests, and 24 state trails, each providing four-season enjoyment.
With nearly 15,000 interior lakes and borders along two Great Lakes and the Mississippi River, a myriad of water-oriented activities wait. From power boating, to paddling, to a leisurely float, Wisconsin highlights them all. Game fish in the state include smallmouth bass, muskellunge, pickerel, pike, sturgeon, and trout.
Hunters pursue both large and small game in addition to a lengthy list of game birds comprising ducks, geese, jacksnipes, partridges, pheasants, ruffed grouse, and woodcocks. A plethora of songbirds such as warblers and wren attract bird watchers. With more than half the state covered in forestland, black bear, fox, white-tailed deer, and coyote find residence. Additional furbearers include beavers, muskrats, badgers, gophers, prairie mice, raccoons and more.
Wildflower enthusiasts anxiously greet each spring in search of pink trailing arbutus spilling over rocks and along the forest floor. The warmer season closes with colorful palettes of asters, fireweeds, and goldenrod along with a bounty of edible blueberries, huckleberries, Juneberries, and wild black currants. Nature photographers are prized for their captures of Wisconsin's fiery autumn displays emitted from aspen, elm, maple and birch, and oak.
Mountain biking is permitted on marked trails. Look for green bike symbol markers.
Picnic area has oversized grills, picnic tables , horseshoe courts, electric service at the east end and plenty of open space which is popular for kit flying and field games especially for family reunions.
Recreation - Numerous state and national parks and forests afford hiking, biking, camping, fishing, boating, hunting, nature photography, and winter sport opportunities.
Climate - Wisconsin experiences four distinct seasons with winter the predominate and longest. Snowfall can be expected from October through April. Annual average accumulation of snow ranges from 20 to 55 inches. Temperatures remain below freezing for extended periods during the winter months, so warm clothing is a must for comfort, especially outdoors.
Spring is short and easily slides into the brief summer season. Temperatures are mild during the hottest month, July, with average daytime highs 70 to 85 degrees F (21 to 29 degrees C). Nights can be cool in this northern state. Dressing in layers is a good way to remain comfortable through a camping trip to northern Wisconsin. Fall is also brief with preparation for impending snows on every locals mind. Foliage color displays can be brilliant and come relatively early in mid-September. Layers with hats, gloves and rain gear are appropriate for this season.
Location - Wisconsin is a Midwestern state bordered by Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois and Michigan with portions of shoreline that include the Great Lakes Superior and Michigan. The Mississippi River forms the western border of southern Wisconsin.


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Home News Friends, neighbors lend helping hand to Harstine Dairy
Friends, neighbors lend helping hand to Harstine Dairy
By Chris Kick -
DUNDEE, Ohio — Running a dairy farm is hard work. From the morning and evening chores to milking cows and taking care of field work, you don't get much of a break.
But when one dairy farmer from Tuscarawas County fell victim to a tractor accident, his neighbors put down what they were doing and came to help. On Aug. 2, about 15 "angels" descended upon Harstine Dairy along Angel Road to help Rich Harstine make haylage.
On July 16, Harstine and a second cousin, Matt Harstine, were operating a tractor and a brush hog on a steep hill when the machine overturned, seriously injuring both.
Matt Harstine suffered burn injuries and is receiving ongoing medical attention, while Rich has been released and is making short trips on crutches. He suffered a punctured lung, fractured ankle, dislocated shoulders and internal bruising and bleeding.
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Rich has a hard time even talking about all the help and what it means to him. Unable to do any physical work just yet, he was relieved to see his silo being filled, with so many willing helpers.
"I can't believe it," he said, while wiping tears from his eyes. "I could see if I was a big-time operator, but (I'm) just a small operator."
Rich and his wife, Cathy, milk about 65 head of Holsteins. Their three children, Bo, 22; Ty, 18; and Colton, 17, help when they're available.
"It just seems like everybody is busy and you're just taking care of business one day at a time, and then all of a sudden something tragic happens and they're all here," Cathy Harstine said.
The workforce arrived midmorning and continued to chop, haul and unload haylage well into the afternoon. Area farmers like Bill Swihart brought additional farm equipment and workers from their own farms.
While everyone was working to make hay, others were busy preparing lunch. Troy Regula and Ed Swihart, of Kuester Implement Co., helped grill hot dogs and burgers. And making haylage in the hot, muggy weather made the meal and dessert very important.
One of the organizers said half-jokingly, "you've got to feed farmers well or they get mad."
The meat was donated by Sugar Valley Meats of Sugarcreek, and the onions, tomatoes and peaches were donated by Kurt Spillman of Harvest Barn.
Many of the volunteers were short on words, saying they just wanted to come and help. At any given time, there were farmers working in at least three locations, keeping a steady flow of haylage coming from the fields, to the silo.
Cathy Harstine said Rich is making positive strides and will soon be receiving physical rehabilitation to help with the use of his shoulders. Meanwhile, she and Rich continue to thank those who have helped, saying they "couldn't of done it without them."
Bo Harstine, who is a research technician for Select Sires in Plain City, Ohio, makes weekend trips to the farm to help. Living and working a couple hours away from the farm, he said it's reassuring to call home and hear the locals are helping.
He said his dad has made "tremendous improvement" ever since the accident. After a trip in LifeFlight and several days in intensive care, "to be outside and walking around with a broken ankle is a miracle."
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Chris Kick served Farm and Dairy's readership as a reporter for nearly a decade before accepting a job at Iowa State University Extension. An American FFA Degree recipient, he holds a bachelor's in creative writing from Ashland University.
KeithC August 5, 2011 at 9:55 am
Exactly what the Agricultural community is all about, helping each other out and making sure the animals were cared for. Something Animal Rights organizations fail to see. Farmers know that unfed, or abused animals won't produce and stepped up. Great Article Chris and a big "Way to go" for those that stepped up to help.
Susan Crowell August 5, 2011 at 10:10 am
Thanks, Keith. We thought so, too. In fact, reporter Chris Kick shared those sentiments in his blog post today, too, based on the Harstine story. You can find it here: http://www.thesocialsilo.com/2011/08/05/positive-news-day-at-tuscarawas-county-dairy-farm/
FED-UP &PO'd farmer August 5, 2011 at 1:04 pm
Yes, Keith-you are correct. The world would be a much better place if everyone treated each other like this…actually, thie WAS how people treated each other when I was small-no one had to ask for help-neightbors and friends just came. It is so sad that these days people are so self-absorbed and hell-bent on forcing their beliefs onto others that this type of neighborly concern has become an anomaly. Best wishes for the Harstines' and a big hug of gratitude for the helping hands…youre my kind of neighbors!!


The classic verse of empowerment from Shakespeare's Hamlet stands out boldly when printed from historic metal type at the RIT Cary Collection. This broadside is typeset in Eve Heavy, designed by Rudolf Koch in the early 1920s for the Klingspor typefoundry. It is printed on a fine quality tan laid paper, suitable for framing.


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FLAW launches PledgeMusic campaign for upcoming album
July 2, 2018 July 2, 2018 Nick
FLAW launches a PledgeMusic campaign for their upcoming new album, VOL IV, which is scheduled to be released in the fall via Pavement Entertainment. "Conquer This Climb," the band's instant gratification track, is now available with any of the pre-order packages.
"I wanna say a special thank to all of the hardcore fans and grassroots fans that have been with us for almost the past twenty years," says frontman Chris Volz. "We couldn't have done any of this without you."
On the new album, Volz adds, "It's some of the best work we've ever done."
The pre-order packages include exclusive items any members of the FLAW family would enjoy, from signed CDs to a private acoustic show and cookout with FLAW hosted in your very own backyard. To find out more information and view the packages in detail, visit FLAW's PledgeMusic campaign: www.pledgemusic.com/projects/flaw.
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Queen Elizabeth Had Cataract Surgery Last Month
So, that explains why she's been wearing sunglasses.
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While Princess Anne and Prince William have fully embraced summer, sporting shades as fashion statements, Queen Elizabeth's decision to wear sunglasses in recent weeks, is perhaps a medical one.
Buckingham Palace confirmed today that the Queen had cataract surgery last month. "The Queen successfully underwent a short, planned procedure to treat a cataract last month," reads a statement.
The Queen hosts a Buckingham Palace Garden Party on May 31.
According to ITV news reporter Chris Ship, the surgery took place at King Edward VII hospital. "The Queen was treated at King Edward VII hospital for her cataract operation - the same hospital which carried out the hip replacement operation on her husband," he wrote on Twitter. "I understand the operation (day surgery) happened on May 4th."
The Queen was treated at King Edward VII hospital for her cataract operation - the same hospital which carried out the hip replacement operation on her husband. I understand the operation (day surgery) happened on May 4th. pic.twitter.com/dE3sCIn60i
— Chris Ship (@chrisshipitv) June 8, 2018
The Guardian reports that cataract surgery is the most common operation performed in the U.K., and the procedure to replace the eye's lens with an artificial one takes just about 30 minutes. The publication also reports that the Queen Mother had a similar surgery back in 1995, when she was 95-years-old.
Queen Elizabeth's recovery hasn't stopped her from fulfilling her duties. Despite Prince Philip's retirement from public life back in August of 2017, the Queen still maintains a very busy schedule.
This week, for example, she not only attended a demonstration put on my medical detection dogs at Buckingham Palace with Camilla, but she also toured the "Diamond Jubilee Galleries" at Westminster Abbey with Prince Charles, and will be celebrating her 92nd birthday this weekend with the Trooping the Colour parade. She is expected to appear on the Buckingham Palace balcony tomorrow alongside the rest of the royal family.
And the pace doesn't let up next week. On June 14, the Queen has another notable engagement. She will travel with Meghan Markle by train to Cheshire for the newly named Duchess of Sussex's first royal event without Prince Harry. The pair will officially open the Mersey Gateway Bridge, and then they will also have lunch at the Chester Town Hall and will open the Storyhouse Theatre.
The British Royal Family Tree
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Q: Advanced search: "is:answer" option matches question titles I've been attempting to search SO for answers (and only answers) containing the string plz using the Advanced Super Ninja Search Options.
The query I used is:

is:answer plz

However, the results returned were not what I expected:

Firstly, the results returned match questions where the string plz appears only in the title, and not in any of the answers. I've checked and none of the answers, comments, or anything else on those pages contain plz except the question title.
Secondly, the hyperlinks of those matched questions link me to answers on those questions, but as I said, those answers don't contain the plz string I searched for.
Examples of links returned by that search query:

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*https://stackoverflow.com/questions/6637763/postgis-postgres-geocoding-help-plz/6637861#6637861

*https://stackoverflow.com/questions/3981195/php-5-3-3-fails-to-validate-xml-against-nested-xsds-plz-help/5288415#5288415
My questions:

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*Is this status-bydesign or a bug?

*If this is status-bydesign (and it seems strange to me if it is), is there any way to search just answer body text?

A: This is definitely status-bydesign. While using is:answer will only give you answers, recall from the search help page (emphasis mine):

… Results are weighted heavily towards question title matches, and any search terms matching the most popular 60 tags will be automatically mapped to a tag to help narrow your search.

Since answers don't have a "title", by default it retrieves matches hits to the question title. This is helpful for when you want to find a highly upvoted answer to a set of related questions.

Now to do what you want to do, you need to include the body: search option like so:
is:answer body:"plz"

This will give you hits for answers that contain the word "plz" in the body.

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These are vintage acrylic teardrop beads. They are a metallic orange color and resemble moonglow beads. You can see a seam on these beads but it is smooth to the touch. These measure 29mm long X 8mm wide. You will receive 6 pieces.
I have these in other colors and a smaller size too.


I sat down to write, and all that emerged was gratitude.
Maybe it's the warm fire blazing next to me. Or the smell of candles wafting in from the other room.
Perhaps it's the cozy sweater wrapped around my shoulders or the sound of rain on the roof or the lilting sounds from my favorite Spotify playlist.
Maybe it's the spring buds or the new moon.
But as I sipped my coffee this morning, I found myself caught in an overwhelming, undeniable, completely encapsulating thankfulness.
the steps along the path that prepared me for this moment.
are founded in pure, transformative respect and love.
I am grateful for surprise visits.
I am grateful for the way my kittens hug my sides.
I am grateful for the challenge, for those that disagree.
I am grateful for family, for love, for knowing how to heal each other.
And for forgiveness, always for forgiveness.
I am grateful for best friends, for old friends.
and moments connected to the earth.
I am grateful for long walks and spontaneous sprints.
I am grateful for sweet puppy dog snores.
even when they have no idea that they do.
I am grateful for lectures, and books, and learning.
I am grateful for passion and drive.
For the natural ebb and flow of creative expression.
I am grateful for sunlight and moonlight and stars.
For clear nights and blue skies.
I am grateful for my cozy, little home.
Thank you for allowing me to come into your life and write and speak about the things that inspire me, challenge me and move me to change - it's the most incredible, life-altering gift.
I can't wait for all that's to come, love.


Reversed: Overly-emotional, easily influenced, bitchy, cold-hearted.
The Queen of Swords sits on a stone throne decorated with a cherub, representing the Queen's softer side, and butterflies representing transformation. She faces towards the future, with her left hand raised as if to receive, and in her right hand, she holds a sword up high and straight, representing her desire to find the truth in all matters. As with the earlier Swords Court cards, clouds accumulate in the sky and a strong wind that passes through the trees, symbolising the ongoing nature of change.
The Queen of Swords combines the mental clarity and intellectual power of the suit of Swords with the maturity and receptiveness of the Queen. You have the gift of being able to use your intellect and unbiased judgement while also remaining flexible and open to receive input from other sources. As you lead from the head and not the heart, you are better able to discern situations without the influence of emotion or sentimentality. You may believe that empathy or compassion towards others will distract you from the task at hand. Instead, you prefer to know the how, what, why, where, when and who of everything to help you make sense of your environment and better understand others. It is not that you do not care about others, but you connect with other people through an intellectual understanding rather than an emotional one.
The Queen of Swords notes that you are a truth-seeker. You are open to hearing the thoughts and opinions of others, but ultimately, you filter that information to decipher what is true and what is not. When interacting with others, you will not tolerate mistruths or excessive 'fluff'. You prefer to get to the heart of the matter without engaging in too much chit-chat or gossip.
The Queen of Swords suggests that you have an innate ability to tell it like it is. You are a quick thinker and highly perceptive, piercing through the noise and confusion to get straight to the point. There is no 'beating about the bush,' or 'softening' of your comments, opinions and thoughts. You are upfront and honest in your views, and you expect the same from others. For this reason, many people respect your opinion and come to you for advice when they need clarity.
As a determined, independent and resilient person, you have established clear boundaries, and you are quick to call out someone who crosses them. People do not mess with you, not because you threaten them or inflict violence, but because you set expectations up front about how you want to be treated. Some people might be intimidated by you, but once they get past your tough exterior and develop a sense of trust and respect, they see your softer side.
The Queen of Swords reversed points out that you may allow your emotions to get the better of you as you put your heart before your head. You may be emotionally involved in a particular issue, and it could be distorting your perception of the situation at hand. You need to use your head a bit more to understand what is happening and read the signals more accurately. Take an objective look at what's going on and decide what you need to do next.
The reversed Queen of Swords suggests that your relationships are clouding your usually clear vision. You are allowing others to dominate you and negatively affect your ability to make decisions. You hesitate to pursue your plans because you don't want to rock the boat or disrupt your relationships with others. At the end of the day, however, you need to be more hard-edged, confident and assertive to be successful. Sharp analysis, objectivity, and careful consideration of (but not necessarily choosing) the alternatives are essential right now.
At times, the reversed Queen of Swords can come across as cold-hearted, resentful and bitchy, particularly if she is devoid of any emotion or compassion for others. This card may represent a part of yourself or someone else you are trying to deal with. You may be putting others off-side and losing your supporter base, isolating yourself from others and being seen as narrow-minded, intolerant and mean.


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Jules Verne's "Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea" is the epic tale credited with birthing the steampunk genre of science fiction. The first line sets the tone: "The year 1866 was signalized by a remarkable incident, a mysterious and inexplicable phenomenon, which doubtless no one has yet forgotten."
When Dr. Aronnax, a naturalist scientist, encounters a mysterious sea beast, he is dedicated to capturing it. He is obsessed with solving the mystery of its impenetrable flesh, its ability to outrace the hunters, and the uncanny way it can submerge quickly into deeper waters, disappearing without a trace.
Tragically, Aronnax's ship sinks. Arronnax and a few shipmates are the only ones to survive. As they fight for their lives in shark infested waters, they are miraculously rescued by Captain Nemo and his monstrous submarine, the Nautilus. Aronnax is shocked at the discovery that the whale-like sea monster he had been seeking is a giant submarine.
The adventures which the strange crew experience together are more fantastical than action packed. Travelling around the world via sea provides stunning research opportunities for Aronnax. The creatures and geological wonders that Nemo points out delights the naturalist.
Breathtaking sights and joyful discoveries trail off as Aronnax uncovers Nemo's true mission for this voyage, and the vengeful plot that he lives for.


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Q: Call a Python function that expects keyboard input with data from a text file Using a C/C++ analogy, I want to pipe the contents of a file to stdin.
I have a Python function that prompts users for student name and grade and creates a list of lists. Instead of typing a 100 names and grades, I want to put the names and grades in a text file and provide that as input to this function.  How do I do this? Code fragment below:
def enter_grades(num_students):
    class_grades = []
    for i in range(num_students):
       class_grades.append([input(), float(input())])
    print( class_grades)
    return class_grades

There is a file "grades.txt" with student names and grades.  Want to provide its contents as input to enter_grades().

A: You are finding the python version of freopen().
You can set the sys.stdin to a file object simply do the following:
import sys

sys.stdin = open("/path/to/file.txt", "r")
text = input()
print(text)

The input() function will now read data from file instead of user input.
More Usage
Similarly, if you want to redirect the standard output or standard error to a file, just set the corresponding variables in sys:
sys.stdout = open("stdout.txt", "w")
sys.stderr = open("stderr.txt", "w")


I missed a call from this weird phone #. I live very close to Sacramento, in CA, just as I noticed some other people do, who got calls from it. Another strange coincidence, is that they are trying to get people to respond, for a prize. It just so happens, that my hobby is entering sweepstakes, giveaways, contests, etc. Putting on a sweepstakes, is often used by scamers, to get personal information. So perhaps, this is how this started. Also, I have always gotten text and voice messages in Spanish on this cell #. I am not sure if that means anything.
Just got the call yesterday, can't we send an armed Predator Drone that way?
Got a call around luch, didnt answer. No message left. I use to be a T-mobile customer switched but kept same number.. Kind of scary!!!
Call came in at 5:32 pm. I did not answer.
Weird, I got this call again. I live in Tucson, have family in Baltimore, but I knew it looked weird and I realized it's the same freaking number that called me last month and I didn't answer. I wish they'd stop calling me! 6:03PM AZ time.
i just got a call from this #15 minutes ago im in california i didnt answer but let me a voice mail wich a read and its says in spanish"this u sprint carrier have a gift for u push #1 for details"i diddnt follow!!!!!!!!!!!!
I just got a call for the first time from this number, did not answer. I'm in north Georgia. I'm on the do not call list - apparently this does not apply to them! I hate calls like this.
I had a call from this number.
i"m in New Mexico, just got this call, in Spanish, wanting me to dial "1" to receive a gift???
im just received a call from this number wtf .
got a call from this number and i did not answer. did not reconize the area code. do not want any more calls from this number what can i do to stop them?
Just received a call, but did not answer. A partial message was left from Spanish speaking recording, woman's voice. Caught the word "informacion" then the message was cut off.
Just got one of these calls. It was a recorded message in spanish (I don't speak it so don't know what the message was about).
Anyone know how to get on their do-not-call list?
caller called 16:13 (4:13pm) 11/10/2011 -didn't answer, no message. I hate it but times the way they are if I don't recognize the number you'd better leave a message or I will not answer.
I'm in NYC. Just got this call now (5:24 pm), but didn't answer. I've been getting calls from 5018590344. I answered once, but there was nobody on the other end. Anyone else know this 501 number?
I got a call from this number, but I did not answer. Whoever that call me did not leave me a message.
That was VERY RUDE of her saying that.
But I assume you would have bad luck had you gave her your credit card information.
JUST CALLED.... SAID SOMETHING LIKE **** "BRIDGE" ON CALLER I.D. I NEVER ANSWER CALLS I DONT KNOW OR AM NOT EXPECTING.


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Natalya Nikolayevna Kovtun (née le ) est une athlète russe spécialiste du 100 mètres et du 200 mètres.

Carrière

Palmarès

Records

Liens externes

Sprinteuse soviétique
Sprinteuse russe
Coureuse de 100 mètres
Coureuse de 200 mètres
Récipiendaire de la médaille de l'ordre du Mérite pour la Patrie, 2e classe
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Q: What is the proper way to write permission_required in a view in django? I am trying to implement a web app in django where I have a class based view that inherits from PermissionRequiredMixin and generics.View.
Here is an example model:
class SomeModel(models.Model):
    # Here I will put some model attributes

    class Meta:
        permissions = (
            ('some_permission', 'Can do some job'),
        )

Until now I am not confused yet. However, when I am trying to write the view, I am confused. I read some Stack Overflow questions and also the django documentation, but I did not understand well because they are writing something like this:
class MyView(PermissionRequiredMixin, View)
    permission_required = ('polls.can_open', 'polls.can_edit')

I tried to figure out what to write in my case, and I ended up in writing this:
class SomeView(PermissionRequiredMixin, View):
    permission_denied_message = 'You don\'t have permission'
    permission_required = 'app_name.some_permission'

What made me in doubt is that PyCharm did not auto-complete when I wrote the last line which is: permission_required = 'app_name.some_permission'. Also, I am not sure whether django will know which permission that I am talking about here.
Did I understand how to do the job? or I am wrong? Should I write it like this: permission_required = 'app_name.SomeModel.some_permission'?


Design organisations to confirm the piggability of a pipeline system in various scenarios. The type of tests performed can vary from a dewatering performance test to a differential pressure holding test (for an isolation pig) through to full piggability testing for multi-diameters and pipeline features such as valves, wye pieces, tees, bends and reduced pipeline sections.
Piggability testing provides confidence to the client that the chosen pig design will not only pass through the pipeline system but will also do what is expected of it, i.e. flood, clean, gauge, dewater or maintain a pipeline in operational conditions.
Testing is undertaken at Propipe's dedicated indoor 2500m² test facility which is located with Propipe's main office and manufacturing facility in Hartlepool, UK.
Pumping equipment is utilised to provide an appropriate pigging speed and pressure relevant to the application. Where liquids are used as a pumping medium, the liquid will be continually re-circulated to minimise waste and avoid any potential environmental impact.
Piggability testing with air is often required to simulate dewatering activities or operational pigging. Air testing will only be carried out after full verification of the pig design using water as a pumping medium.
Test rigs are fully instrumented for flow, pressure and pig location. A multi-channel data logger is utilised to record data for analysis and subsequent inclusion into test reports, etc. Typically the logger is set to sample at 5 Hz however this can be increased as determined by the required pig speed.
Bespoke test rigs are manufactured for each pipeline project. Each test rig is unique and often includes special simulated features such as reduced / oversized pipe sections, check valves, bends, wye pieces, tees and other features found in pipelines that may affect pig performance.
The test rig replicates the pipeline geometry and features as close as is practical to ensure accurate and meaningful test results. In addition to establishing the correct geometry and feature configuration, pipe spools can be internally coated with Polyurethane, wax of varying hardness, oil, etc. to closely simulate the pipeline conditions. From receipt of an order a detailed engineering drawing of the test rig is developed and sent to the Customer for approval prior to commencement of manufacture. Prior to use the test rig is dimensionally verified and Hydrotested to ensure safe operations.
communications are routed through the Project Manager to ensure clear and concise communication between Propipe and the Customer. A 'kick off' meeting is generally recommended at contract award to clearly agree the work scope, facilitate the sharing of ideas and agreement of schedule and Customer aspirations for the project.
A weekly project progress report is issued, by the Project Manager, clearly identifying the progress made during the previous week and work planned for the coming week. In addition the report also details any concerns or delays identified and any accidents or incidents (QHSE) relating to the project that may have occurred. During testing activities a daily progress report is issued to all project personnel.
Suitably trained/experienced test personnel are allocated to the project to ensure the work is undertaken in a professional and safe manner. A full site induction is provided for all personnel attending the test site. During testing a qualified First Aider will be in attendance at all times.


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WMU's 'Team 112' kicks off MAC play vs. Ball State
Broncos begin conference title defense
WMU's 'Team 112' kicks off MAC play vs. Ball State Broncos begin conference title defense Check out this story on battlecreekenquirer.com: http://www.battlecreekenquirer.com/story/sports/college/2017/09/29/wmus-team-112-kicks-off-mac-play-streaks-line/716523001/
Nick Buckley, Battle Creek Enquirer Published 12:52 p.m. ET Sept. 29, 2017 | Updated 4:53 p.m. ET Sept. 29, 2017
The WMU Broncos take the field for their home opener Saturday night.(Photo: Seth Graves / For the Enquirer)
KALAMAZOO - It's officially the 112th season of Western Michigan football, so the 2017 squad has dubbed itself 'Team 112.'
For 'Team 112,' the second season officially kicks off Saturday night at Waldo Stadium when the Broncos (2-2) begin Mid-American Conference play against Ball State (2-2).
"We kind of got through our first phase of the season," said WMU coach Tim Lester. "I think we know a heckuva lot more about who we are — offensively, defensively, special teams-wise. I just see continued growth... What you did in the first four games you can kind of throw out the window. So we're excited to finally get back to the MAC."
Former Western Michigan walk-on DeShawn Foster making most of surprise scholarship
The defending MAC champion Broncos are riding an eight-game home winning streak into the matchup, and have won nine consecutive conference games after running the table a year ago.
Nation's sack leader comes to Kalamazoo
Indiana Hoosiers defensive back Leon Thornton III (21) is sacked by Ball State Cardinals defensive end Anthony Winbush (98) during the second half of the game at Memorial Stadium. The Indiana Hoosiers defeated the Ball State Cardinals 30-20. (Photo: Marc Lebryk/USA TODAY Sports)
Ball State senior defensive end Anthony Winbush currently leads the nation in sacks with 7 1/2 and also ranks No. 1 in tackles for loss with 10 1/2.
The 6-foot-1, 240-pound Indianapolis native has had a sack in every game this season, including a career-high three in the opener at Illinois.
Winbush will be lined up across from WMU senior left tackle Chukwuma Okorafor, a 2016 First Team All-MAC pick who is widely regarded as the top NFL prospect in the conference. Senior tight end Donnie Ernsberger, a blocking specialist, will also help keep Winbush out of the Broncos' backfield.
Zone running plays key to Broncos' success
Western Michigan RB Jamauri Bogan (32) rushes for positive yards during first quarter of play Saturday night. (Photo: Seth Graves / For the Enquirer)
The Broncos' bread and butter play last season was the inside zone run — something they had success with this season against USC, but struggled with against Michigan State and Idaho before getting back on track last week against Wagner.
The play is especially suited for the running style of redshirt junior Jamauri Bogan (286 rushing yards, 5.0 ypc), whose small stature and lateral quickness allow him to hide behind his big offensive line and burst through small gaps in the defense.
"When the new staff came in, they said we're sticking to what we're good at — the run game and inside zone," said redshirt sophomore guard Luke Juriga. "It's definitely been fun learning a new offense and we're trying to learn faster."
Familiar faces on opposite sidelines
Lester has praised Ball State head coach Mike Neu as having "an incredible eye for talent" — primarily because the Cardinals' coach signed Lester to play quarterback when he was head coach of the Carolina Cobras of the Arena Football League.
Both Lester and Neu are former quarterbacks for their teams, and when Lester was hired as WMU's head coach, one of his first calls was to Neu to ask permission if he could hire the Cardinals' defensive coordinator — Tim Daoust — for the same position in Kalamazoo. Daoust had previously served as an assistant with Lester on the WMU staff as defensive line and secondary coach.
One athlete with connections to both schools is Quinn Isaacson, a freshman men's volleyball player at Ball State who is Lester's oldest son.
"He's bringing a couple of his volleyball teammates. They will all be wearing Brown and Gold, I made that very clear," Lester said. "If they are coming and going to be in our stadium and using my tickets, there is only one team we're rooting for."
Coach to Cure MD
Both WMU's and Ball State's staff will join coaches around the country this Saturday to support the 'Coach to Cure MD' program and raise awareness of Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
The Broncos will be joined by honorary team captain Ryan Karlin, a 15-year-old from Illinois who has Duchenne muscular dystrophy. His sister, Lauren, is a senior ice skater at Western Michigan; his sister, Brittany, is a senior at Ball State and he also has a sister, Cassidy, at Michigan State.
Nick Buckley can be reached at nbuckley@battlecreekenquirer.com or 269-966-0652. Follow him on Twitter:@NickJBuckley
Ball State (2-2) at Western Michigan (2-2)
WHEN: Saturday, 7 p.m.
WHERE: Waldo Stadium, Kalamazoo
TV/RADIO: ESPN3; 96.5 FM, 94.1 FM
LINE: Western Michigan by 7 1/2


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I specialise in Systemic Psychotherapy, I have dealt with individual psychotherapy, couples and families, paying specific attention to the families of young offenders.
I gained experience in the environment of juvenile deviant behaviour, working in the young offenders institution of Rome (Casal del Marmo).
I obtained a qualification in Criminology and Forensic Psychology, and I worked as a teacher and assistant in the Criminology Department in the University of Rome "La Sapienza".
With two years of training in psychodiagnosis for adults, I carry out clinical and forensic Psychodiagnostic Assessment, using the Rorscharch Test and other important personality instruments.
I work in private practices as a psychologist, psychotherapist and expert in psychodiagnostic assessment in London and Rome.
I'm a Chartered Psychologist (CPsychol) accredited with the British Psychological Society (BPS) and adhering to its Ethics and Code of Conduct. Chartered Psychologists aim at maintaining high levels of psychological expertise, a commitment to lifelong learning and applied experience.
I'm Member of The British Rorschach Society, a professional organisation with a lead position in the United Kingdom for training, education, practice and research with The Rorschach.
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Animal Services and IT Services awarded $10,000 for its Pet Finder Map
by: Elvia Navarrete
Posted: Dec 2, 2020 / 09:29 PM MST / Updated: Dec 2, 2020 / 09:29 PM MST
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Losing a family pet is a heartbreaking experience, particularly if your pet is gone for more than a few hours.
The City of El Paso Animal Services and Department of Information Technology Services (DoITS) teamed up to make it easier to reunite lost pets with their families with its Pet Finder Map, which is meant to make it easier for residents to locate lost and found pets by placing their location on a citywide interactive map.
For their efforts, the agencies were announced as the winners of the 2020 Diane & Bob Hoover Annual Innovation Award presented by Pethealth Inc. The award is presented to individuals or groups who strive to better the animal welfare industry through innovation in technology.
As the sole winner of this grant, the City will also be presented with $10,000, which will be used to further enhance Animal Services' technological capabilities.
"Congratulations to the Animal Services and IT Team for continuing to collaborate and innovate to continuously improve services and support a high quality of life for our pets," said Dionne Mack, Deputy City Manager. "This effort is another example of City staff producing low-cost, high-value results for our community."
To view the Pet Finder Map, visit www.ElPasoAnimalServices.org, click on the Lost and Found Pets or download the EP311 app.
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FBI raises awareness of human trafficking in El Paso
by Erin Coulehan / Jan 16, 2021
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- January is Human Slavery and Human Trafficking Awareness Month and the FBI wants El Pasoans to beware of illegal human exploitation.
Britton Boyd, Assistant Special Agent in Charge of the FBI El Paso's Criminal Branch, says 664 human trafficking cases were opened last year that resulted in 473 arrests.
El Paso Animal Services director retiring, interim director named
by KTSM Staff / Jan 16, 2021
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Paula Powell, who served as director of El Paso Animal Services since July 2017, is retiring. Ramon Herrera has been named as Interim Director of El Paso Animal Services.
Powell will be joining Best Friends Animal Society as the South Central Regional Manager and will still serve the El Paso community.
Texas Historical Commission board OK's Downtown Historic District proposal, including Duranguito
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- El Paso County's application for a large historic district in Downtown was approved by a branch of the state's leading historical agency despite a legal action filed on Friday.
A lawsuit was filed against the THC over the application by some property owners on Friday to stop the application process, but the meeting continued.


Flp.ua website is scored 105 1Pagerank.com points (1PRS) and has a global traffic ranking of 1,895,072 in the world. This website Google PageRank is 2 out of maximum 10 and its estimated worth is about $ 240.00. It has potential to earn online around $ 1.00 US Dollar daily. Flp.ua was registered 201 decades 8 years ago (0000-00-00) and is hosted in Dublin City, Dublin, Ireland.


The story begins with a nod to a 2009 Gartner study that estimated the costs of migrating from Windows 2000 or XP to Vista or 7 at "three to four times the cost of upgrading from Windows Vista to Windows 7 because of application remediation and replacement cost." Numbers cited vary from $1,035 to $1,930 for the big jump versus from $339 to $510 per user for the smaller jump.
App-DNA's product, AppTitude, helps to automate compatibility testing for the thousands of applications in use in a typical enterprise that might be contemplating a major OS upgrade, platform migration, or virtualization effort. Big names who've used this technology to good effect include BAE Systems, British Telecom (BT), Exxon Mobil, and Barclays.
Numerous big customers (names withheld) have experienced cost reductions when using AppTitude to focus and guide migration efforts from 50 – 75% of original estimated costs. Other outfits cite ongoing annual savings of $3M per year thanks to AppTitude.
The "DNA" terminology comes from detailed analysis of common software components in applications, to build a database that captures somewhere around 80,000 data points around individual applications. This permits incredibly detailed profiling, and equally accurate assessments of potential compatibility issues.
As I said in the lead-in 'graph, see the original story for more details and info, or visit the App-DNA Resources page for Windows 7 application migration checklists, workbooks, case studies, plus eBooks and white papers.


The University of Iowa's MFA in Translation began Exchanges in 1989-90. The first issue was cyclostyled, the title being copied from Ulalume González de León's short story "Intercambios," translated by Stephanie Lovelady, a student in the Workshop. All texts were presented bilingually. The idea was a simple one: to provide a focus, giving workshop members a sense of working towards publication. Iowa, with its unique combination of Creative Writing Program, Literary Translation Program, and International Writing Program, seemed the ideal location for such a project.


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Second ChancezAmya Theater Project
Review by Arthur Dorman | Season Schedule
Also see Arty's review of Wicked
Daniel Mauck and Esther Ouray
Photo by Deb Ervin
While I consider myself an avid theatergoer, attending between 120 and 130 live performances per year in the years prior to COVID, and working to catch up to that number since theaters have re-opened, the depth of the Twin Cities theater eco-system ensures that I continue to have "first time" experiences. Second Chance was one of these, my first time attending a performance by zAmya Theater Project, soaking up their unique and impassioned blend of storytelling.
Since their founding in 2004, zAmya Theater Project has been creating and presenting plays dealing with different aspects of the experience of homelessness and the issue of housing justice. Their website lists twenty-one full-length plays developed and staged since then. Each of these has been carried forward through a collaborative process, bringing together professional theater artists and community members whose lived experience and creative talents meld to create their theater works. If all are like the current production, they are unique, impassioned, and eye-opening experiences, of value to the creators and audience members alike.
Second Chance, written by playwright Carlyle Brown, was first staged in 2018, and is back for three performances this month. It is based on the premise of people whose lives took a wrong turn through a stroke of bad luck, a decision that turned out badly, a medical crisis, a job loss, a web of abuse and shame, or some other calamitous situation, the likes of which could, in fact, happen to anyone. Some individuals have a support network that carries them through such a crisis; others do not. Language barriers, immigration status, and illiteracy can add to the challenge faced by those without a strong support network. These are people willing to work hard, wanting to be good neighbors, and trying to live within the law, but find themselves homeless.
The audience is greeted with a bluesy musical performance by vocalist Arminta Wilson as they take their seats. The show then reveals its gambit: a council of four judges–troupe members draped in judges' robes of different hues, with British court style white wigs daftly set atop their heads–will hear the cases of individuals whose circumstances have led them to be homeless. At first these individuals are called "contestants," but that descriptor is abandoned for "supplicants," indicating they are not playing for, but begging for, a second chance. It is an indication of the stigma of shame felt by those who find themselves having to turn to a complicated, impersonal, and often impenetrable system of social services to get help. After each tells their story, the judges turn to the audience to vote on whether or not they deserve a second chance.
We hear stories of lives struck by cascading downturns that tug at our hearts, and when the judges turn to the audience, everyone votes to give the sufferer a second chance. However, in a couple of cases the judges don't give the audience a chance to vote. One individual, with a physical impairment, is directed to seek the services intended to provide assistance. It was clear that this individual has not had success with that system, and needs that second chance as a bridge to stability, along with an advocate to help navigate the system. Another individual is presented as mentally unstable, perhaps schizophrenic. The judges laugh him off the stage, as if he were merely playing the clown, with no understanding of the crippling condition of his life.
The presentations by the "supplicants"–I believe there are eight–are accompanied by music, sometimes as background themes: "Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out" appears several times, along with other themes played by the talented team of Carlisle Evans Peck on keyboard and mick laBriola on percussion. Two audience member plants stand up and shout their positions for all to hear. One (Ken Moore) denounces the supplicants, accusing them of being unwilling to work, warning them that he doesn't want their housing to bring down his property values. The other (Karen Lunde) counters the first, a champion for those who are homeless, espousing the view that if society gives them a second chance, they will be able to contribute back to society. The arguments on both sides are oft-heard tropes, but it is good to give voice to the context of community perspectives on the issue of housing security.
We are given a nimbly staged lesson in the mathematics of housing, pointing out that full-time work at minimum wage is not nearly enough to pay for a market-rate one-bedroom apartment in Minneapolis. Near the end, we are shown a solution, really a dream of a solution, for giving housing to the unhoused, a place where nourishment, healing, and joy abounds for all. It is a dream, but such dreams can serve as a launch pad for progress, as long as there is a collective will for change. The show wraps up with a spirited medley of "Ain't Got No," and "I Got Life" from the musical Hair. As a follow-up, those in the audience are invited to share their personal stories around housing insecurity.
Directed by Maren Ward, Second Chance is presented with high spirits and conveys the fervent convictions of the performers. Several understudies stepped in for the regular cast members at the performance I attended, and all captured the zeitgeist of the work and the essence of its message, even if line delivery was sometimes halting. Robert Blood and Esther Ouray stood out among the judges, Blood as cynical Ralph the Accuser, and Ouray as the encouraging Paula Possibility. Among the supplicants, Marcia Barnes, Sol Morán and Tahiti Robinson made especially strong impressions. A sense of love among the cast members pervades the entire show, making even those performances that felt more like line-reading than acting become part of a whole that is lifted by a grace that gives Second Chance its buoyancy.
My guess is that most of those attending were familiar with the issue of housing insecurity, and arrived already in sympathy with the perspective presented by zAmya. It is, it seems, always a challenge to bring these important messages to audiences for whom they are new and may trigger changes of heart. Still, each time any person hears a specific story about the struggle that led a fellow human being to face life without a place to call home is an opportunity to recharge the energy around change, and to offer the audience fresh insights to share with others within their orbits.
Second Chance is not a show for those seeking a slick production, with snazzy stagecraft and effects, or to see actors at the height of their profession. It is exactly right for anyone moved by bracingly honest accounts of the struggles and hopes of people who are our neighbors, not so unlike us but for a fork in the road at some time in their past. It illuminates the notion that among people of good will, change is possible and hope is always in season.
Second Chance, a production of zAmya Theater Project, was performed on August 4, 2022, at the Mill City Museum Ruin Courtyard in Minneapolis, and will play on August 10 at 7:00 p.m. at Target Field Station Amphitheater, 5th Street N. and 5th Avenue N., Minneapolis, and on August 14 at 2:00 p.m. at the Downtown Minneapolis Street Art Festival, Nicollet Mall between 6th Street and 7th Street, Minneapolis. Admission is free, but reservations are recommended for the August 10 performance. For reservations and more information, please visit zamyatheater.org/second-chance.
Playwright: Carlyle Brown; Director: Maren Ward; Assistant Director and Movement Coordinator: Esther Ouray; Costume Design: Maren Ward and Esther Ouray; Sound Design: Cat Zevitz; Musical Arrangements: mick laBriola; Artwork: Bianca Pettis; Production Manager: Esther Ouray; Stage Manager: Blake Brown.
Cast: Marcia Barnes (Supplicant One), Mary Benrud (Caroline), Robert Blood (Ralph the Accuser), Annette Bryant (Maggie Chaos), Eric Foster (Charles), Shannon Kemp (Shannon), Karen Lunde (Audience Member 2), Lurch (Mister Mayhem), Daniel Mauck (understudy), Ken Moore (Audience Member 2), Sol Morán (Sol), Esther Ouray (Paula Possibility), Tahiti Robinson (Tahiti), Greg Tromiczak (David), Harry Waters Jr. (understudy) Arminta Wilson (Arminta), Cat Zevitz (understudy).


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You are responsible for keeping the cabin-home clean during your stay and for leaving the cabin in good condition. You are staying in a "privately owned cabin-home" and we ask that you would care for it as you would want guests to care for it if it were your home. If the home is left damaged or unusually messy, including unwashed dishes, excessive pet hair, pet urine, or stains on the furniture or carpet, will result in an additional $100 cleaning charge on your credit card after your departure. If items are found missing or broken a charge to replace or repair the item will be added to your credit card.
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Military/First Responder Discount: Military & First Respondent Discount: 10% off your stay Excluding all holidays, Spring Break, Christmas and Thanksgiving breaks.
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Is Mathematics the subject for you?
Do you enjoy analysing and solving a problem, to the extent that the challenge of finding a solution involving many logical applications and steps is very satisfying and have a love of algebra? If the answer is yes, then mathematics is definitely the subject for you.
A series of four Core units covered over 2 years along with a choice of 2 Applied units from Decision, Statistics and Mechanics. When studying pure mathematics at A2 and AS level you will be extending your knowledge of topics such as algebra and trigonometry as well as learning some brand new ideas such as calculus. You will learn to appreciate how these concepts serve as the foundation for other branches of mathematics. One such branch is Statistics. In statistics lessons you will learn to analyse and summarise data in order to draw out statements that describe what the data is all about. In today's society we are bombarded with information from a variety of sources. The Statistics units will give you the tools to look at this information critically and efficiently. In Mechanics you will learn to apply mathematical calculations to the movement of objects, while Decision helps to improve your logical and reasoning abilities.
Mathematics is a very practical subject; it is not about learning facts or writing essays. You will learn by problem solving, working both independently and in groups, to find the best route to a solution. Use of graphical calculators enhances greatly the approaches to teaching and learning and the quality of students' involvement, interaction and appreciation for the subject. Communicating in writing and in discussion, using the unique language of mathematics is crucial.
The general minimum entry requirements to study four AS courses are six GCSEs at C or above, including grade 5+ in English Language and Mathematics.
AS qualification will count towards the final grade of an A Level (Legacy).
An AS in Mathematics is very valuable as a supporting subject at A Level and degree level, especially in the sciences and geography, psychology, sociology and, medical courses. A full A level Mathematics is a much sought-after qualification for entry to a wide variety of full time courses at higher education. Mathematics is a very powerful A level to have. The skills developed in mathematics are highly regarded by many universities and employers. Good Mathematics qualifications open the windows of opportunity for a much wider choice of very exciting careers. They could lead to a career in medicine, teaching, accountancy, finance, business, architecture, aeronautics, economics, engineering, meteorology and many more.


The production and sales of wooden packaging materials, including various pallets and their by-products, represent an important section of our company. KEFAG Zrt is the oldest and biggest EUR (UIC 435-2) pallet producer in Hungary. Heat-treatment, drying and storage of our products under appropriate conditions are possible in our plants, which helps to satisfy our customers' needs in a quick and timely manner. With knowledge of specifications, non-series single-use pallets are designed and produced in commercial quantities to meet customers' requirements.
The referred standards of our commercialized assortments are only guidelines and all of our trade contracts contain detailed information on size and quality.
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At first I thought I was just having another kitchen crush moment going on but it's so much more. Don't get me wrong. I love the this white kitchen with its sleek contemporary lines and hidden surprises. There's even a nod to traditional kitchens and don't get me started on the floors. The Serge Mouille light and the Hans Wegner Wishbone chairs finish it off to perfection but the true hero of this space? The beautiful light flooding in through the wall of steel framed windows. What a luxury. It's not just the kitchen though that has me squealing with delight. I know you'll love the rest of this Prospect Heights Townhouse by Elizabeth Roberts Architecture & Design as much as I do.