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White Missouri officer convicted in Black man's 2019 death
Published: November 19, 2021, 12:55pm
FILE - Eric DeValkenaere, a Kansas City, Mo., police detective, who shot and killed Cameron Lamb after a chase, testifies on Nov. 10, 2021, at the Jackson County Courthouse in Kansas City, Mo., about what led up to the shooting of Lamb, who was backing his pickup truck into his garage. A verdict will be announced in the trial on Friday, Nov. 19, 2021. (Rich Sugg/The Kansas City Star via AP, File
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A judge on Friday convicted a white Kansas City police officer of involuntary manslaughter and armed criminal action in the fatal shooting of a Black man, in a case in which prosecutors said police planted evidence.
Jackson County Judge Dale Youngs issued the bench ruling against Officer Eric DeValkenaere in the death of Cameron Lamb, 26. Lamb was shot while backing into his garage on Dec. 3, 2019, after chasing his girlfriend's convertible in a stolen pickup truck.
Youngs called it a tragic case with troubling facts and said DeValkenaere and the officer with him escalated a situation that had been calmed.
After the verdict, police escorted DeValkenaere and his family from the building. An officer said they wouldn't be commenting.
Lee Merritt, a Texas civil rights attorney, spoke on behalf of Lamb's family.
"Today will not bring him back. Justice is going to be short, but this is momentous. This is historic. And it means something," Merritt said.
DeValkenaere testified during the trial that he fired after Lamb pointed a gun at another detective, Troy Schwalm, and that he believed his actions saved his partner's life.
"I'm thinking, 'I can't let this happen, I can't let him shoot Troy,'" DeValkenaere told the court.
Prosecutors, however, argued that police lacked a warrant to be on the property and staged the shooting scene to support their claims that Lamb was armed. Before he was shot, prosecutors said, Lamb had his left hand on the truck's steering wheel and his cellphone in his right hand.
Another officer who was the first to arrive at the scene after the shooting testified during the trial that he didn't see a gun on the ground below Lamb's left arm, which was hanging out of the window of the truck. Later, though, a gun was there in police photographs.
Two bullets were found in Lamb's pockets at the morgue, but crime scene technicians didn't find them at the scene. And prosecutors also raised questions about whether Lamb, who was right-handed, could have used his left hand to pull a gun due to an earlier injury. The defense argued that he could have.
"What we sought in this case was a just outcome and I believe that's where we stand today," Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker said after the ruling.
Youngs said the officers had no probable cause to believe that any crime had been committed, had no warrant for Lamb's arrest and had no search warrant or consent to be on the property. He described police as the initial aggressors and said they had a duty to retreat, but DeValkenaere illegally used deadly force instead.
The verdict came after a bench trial, which was held before the judge without a jury at DeValkenaere's request. DeValkenaere will remain free on bond until he is sentenced. A sentencing hearing hasn't been scheduled.
The killing of Lamb, a father of three, was often invoked during racial injustice protests in Kansas City last year. And it was among several cases cited by a group of civil rights organizations in a petition urging U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland to investigate the Kansas City Police Department. The indictment in the case came days after Lamb's death garnered renewed attention stemming from his family's meeting with then-President Donald Trump in 2020.
Darron Edwards, one of several local pastors who have led efforts to improve policing in the minority community, said he appreciated the ruling.
"There's much hope that comes out of this for this family and for many who stand to come to the legal system to find the kind of justice that we all believe this county holds to," Edwards said.
In the past year, prosecutors have brought criminal charges against five white Kansas City police officers for allegedly using excessive force against Black people. DeValkenaere was the only officer charged in an on-duty killing.
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What's on sale in December: From cookware to cars
Dana Dratch
November 30, 2016 in Lifestyle
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If you're making a list and really checking it twice, you'll discover a lot of those desired items are on sale this month.
From toys and gift cards to holiday dinner staples, December is heavy on deals. Shoppers also can score sale prices on their favorite kitchen supplies.
And when the temperatures drop, so do prices on fall and winter clothes. So you can bundle up for less.
Looking to shop for on-sale items this month? Here are a few items you'll find discounted in December.
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Gift card discounts are great gifts. Not only can you save money when you purchase the cards as gifts, but you also can use them for buying gifts, earning an instant discount for yourself.
"It's like free money," says Benjamin Glaser, editor for DealNews.com. His advice is to stack the discounted cards on top of store sales and free shipping offers.
What to expect this month: A lot of retailers and restaurants will offer sales and specials on their own cards. You also will see deals where, if you spend a certain amount, the retailer will throw in gift cards for free, says Kendal Perez, spokeswoman for CouponSherpa.com.
Based on previous years, some of the retailers and e-tailers that are expected to be offering gift card deals are: the Children's Place, DSW, Half Price Books, iTunes, Kohl's, L.L. Bean, Target, Wal-Mart and a number of chain restaurants.
What you can save: Anywhere from 15 percent to 30 percent.
Plan ahead and you also can use gift card bargains to score discounted meals into the new year, says Karl Quist, president of PriceBlink.com.
His tip is if you find a buy at a restaurant you frequent, "buy a really big gift card and save on lunch for the next few months."
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Face it, toys are the stars of the holiday shopping season. You'd never risk flu, dented fenders or maxed-out cards just to pick up a scarf for Aunt Mildred.
And the best toy deals will arrive in December, according to shopping experts.
Look for prices of 30 percent to 60 percent off during the first two weeks of the month, Perez says. Some of the discounted brands include: Crayola, Fisher-Price and Lego.
You'll also find deep discounts on family and kids movies — some with holiday themes, she says. Look for 50 percent off deals with some DVDs as low as $5, she says.
"Half the toys out there will be at their lowest price of the year," Glaser says.
The best discounts? "There's a sweet spot right in the middle of the month," he says.
Quist is a little more conservative in his estimates. "Not giant discounts, but you're going to get 15 percent to 20 percent off toys," he says.
But right before the holidays is not the best time to score toy deals. That week "seems to see fewer discounts and less inventory because parents are scrambling at that point," Perez says.
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If you want to pick up a few new tools without paying full price, December is your month.
This is one of only two times a year when you'll find across-the-board deals on tools. (The other is in June, right before Father's Day.)
How much you can save depends on what you want to buy. While you'll find deeper discounts on hand tools, you'll actually save more money on power tools, which tend to be pricier, Glaser says.
Look for some hand tools to be as low as $10, while power tools will be 20 percent to 30 percent off, he says.
Quist predicts those price cuts to be a little less: 15 percent to 25 percent.
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Friday, Dec. 16 is free shipping day.
As many as 2,000 merchants will participate, offering free shipping on all orders with guaranteed delivery by Dec. 24, which marks Christmas Eve and the first night of Hanukkah, CouponSherpa.com's Perez says.
In addition, many e-tailers also are holding sales or offering additional discounts, she says.
Free shipping day tends to be a good time to get a deal on perishable holiday items, like food and flowers, Perez says. But clothing can be another good buy. Last year, Dress Barn, Express, Lane Bryant and Lucky Brand had 50 percent-off deals, she says.
Cookware and small kitchen appliances
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Need a few new kitchen supplies for holiday cooking? December is your month.
"There tend to be deals around the holidays," PriceBlink's Quist says. "People are doing a lot of cooking at the holidays," and giving kitchen supplies as gifts.
You'll find 20 percent to 40 percent off sets of pots and pans, coffee makers, pancake griddles and popcorn poppers, he says.
His tip: To get the best on-sale prices, keep scanning newspaper and electronic circulars. Sales continue through the holiday season, he says.
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'Green Monday' deals
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If you've never heard of Green Monday, you're not alone. But if you want to grab a deal, circle Dec. 12 on the calendar.
"It's one of the peak shopping days," Perez says. "Mainstream retailers have latched onto it, and it's definitely something that has become yet another sale day for consumers."
What you should look for is "lots of deals on tech, clothing and home goods," she says.
Last year, some retailers and e-tailers offered some pretty significant values on select merchandise. "It's something consumers should be watching for on Green Monday," she says.
Holiday decorations, fall and winter clothing
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If you have the money — and the space — to buy now for next year, you can save money on holiday decorations and décor.
Anything with a holiday theme will be slashed after the holidays. Look for discounts of up to 75 percent off.
What you might not know: "The day after Christmas is a key shopping day," Perez says. And many stores, countering a rush of returns and looking to attract consumers flush with gift cards, also will be holding sales.
Stack those store sales and deals with clearance prices, and you can pick up new fall and winter clothes for 40 percent to 80 percent off, she says.
And you might not even have to wait until the last week of the month. "Clothing is a good deal throughout December," Perez says. Shop smart, layer clearance sales with storewide discounts, and you can find buys that are 40 percent to 80 percent off.
That means you can finally banish those ugly holiday sweaters, at least until next year.
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Many of the staples of your holiday table are on sale this month. Among them are:
Potatoes: Look for prices to drop 50 cents per pound during the holiday week, says Chris Romano, global, produce coordinator at Whole Foods Market. You'll also find purple and fingerling varieties "if you want something unique for your holiday table," he says.
Sweet potatoes: Look for prices of 50 cents to $1.50 per pound, down 25 percent to 30 percent from off-season prices, Romano says.
Winter squash: Prices will be down 10 percent to 20 percent to anywhere from 79 cents to $1.29 per pound, he says. Look for varieties like butternut and acorn squash, along with red curry and buttercup varieties.
Seasonal fruit
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Clementines: Expect to see 3-pound bags and 5-pound boxes. Prices will "probably be down about 20 percent," Romano says.
Pears: A standout in holiday salads and tarts, pears should drop in price by 10 percent to 20 percent, he says.
Apples: You'll also find 10 percent to 20 percent off apples, including Fuji, Gala and Granny Smith varieties. You're best deals for saving money: 3- to 5-pound bags of "a good baking apple," Romano says.
Navel oranges and grapefruit: Late in the month, you'll see prices drop about 10 percent for navel oranges and grapefruit. "That sets the stage for January, when you really start to see aggressive discounts," he says.
Blueberries: It's blueberry season in the Southern Hemisphere. In December, importers start bringing them in by ship instead of by plane, so the price drops, Romano says. Look for them to drop 20 percent to 25 percent.
Avocados: If you've been avoiding avocados because of the scarcity or the price, December's got a nice green gift for you. The Mexican crop will hit stores this month, so prices should drop, he says.
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Looking to buy a new car in the next few months? You might be able to find a good deal if you buy right before the end of the year, PriceBlink's Quist says.
Dealers want to move vehicles off their lots at the end of the month, "and at the end of the year, that's even more important to them," he says.
In the few days before the end of the year, "you will find dealers willing to make a deal" that they wouldn't make any other time of the month, Quist says. Look to save about 8 percent, he says.
But, you still need to do your research on prices and incentives. "There's no substitute for that," Quist says.
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Financing can be complicated and time-consuming, and knowing what the best option is for your lifestyle can be difficult to decide on. Which is better, buying or leasing? Lexington drivers may have been stumped by this question in the past, but we are here to help you weigh the pros and cons of each.
A lot of it comes down to preference, but with the advantages in front of you, it should be easier to choose which is best for your lifestyle and budget. Let's take a look at the advantages of both to help Frankfort drivers determine which is best for them.
The main selling point for leasing is the convenience and the lower monthly payments. The great thing about leasing is that since you are paying for the depreciation of the vehicle rather than the total sticker price, Richmond drivers can easily afford all the latest features and the models that they want.
With lower monthly payments, you will find that you can afford a higher trim level, a more advanced model, and more available features than you would if you chose to loan. This means that you can enjoy your driving experience to the fullest with the latest technology while also paying less. When your lease is up and your model's features are no longer at the forefront, just drop it off and lease a newer model.
Leasing your new vehicle also means that it is unlikely that your warranty will run out during your lease, meaning that your car will be covered for any defects or malfunctions during your time driving it. This helps to keep unexpected maintenance and repair costs low if not nonexistent.
When your lease is up, you won't have to search around the Winchester area for a buyer and haggle for a fair price you may not get. Instead, you just bring in your leased car, pay any final incurred fees, and then you are free to lease your next car. The end of leasing a vehicle is much more convenient than if you were trying to sell the car on your own.
The main advantage of buying your car may seem obvious, but that fact that it is yours can make a pretty huge difference. While you may be paying more in the short-term on monthly payments, you will likely be saving in the long-term and have more freedom while you do it. If your monthly payments outpace the depreciation, you can even build some equity.
Georgetown drivers won't have to worry mileage restrictions or the fact that they will be unable to customize their car because it will be theirs. Working towards ownership means that you can drive as much as you like without worrying about getting charged for going over a mileage restriction. This can be particularly helpful for Somerset drivers that have lifestyles that require putting on lots of miles.
Another advantage to buying is that once you have paid off your loans, you won't have to pay any more monthly payments. That means possibly years of use without paying a certain amount each month, which drivers that lease can't say that can they do.
When it's time to move onto your next vehicle, you can use the equity that you have in your current vehicle towards a down payment on your next car. This could mean thousands off your next vehicle, making it easy to move onto whichever the next vehicle you want is.
While this should give you an idea of where you land, there are still more intricacies to loaning and leasing. If you are having a hard time deciding, just speak with our friendly finance team, and they will be able to go into more detail and help you decide which type of financing is best for your lifestyle.
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Q: PyQt and matplotlib I call a matplotlib function plt.show() from an PyQt application. I always have the warning:
QCoreApplication::exec: The event loop is already running

It seems that matplotlib called a new QCoreApplication which is already started
How can I do to remove this warning?
Thanks

A: If you are not generating multiple plots, the easiest way around is to use plt.ion() before you initialise the figure. Remove plt.show()

A: I ran into similar problems. The root cause is that your PyQt application uses Qt (which is of course obvious). But the matplotlib figure you're trying to make, also uses Qt. You know, the matplotlib figure has its own window, which originates from Qt. So there is a conflict.
Approach 1
There are several ways to solve it. One approach is explained here:
Matplotlib animation inside your own PyQt4 GUI
The link refers you to a stackoverflow question I've put online some days ago. I was trying to start a matplotlib animation from my own PyQt application.
Approach 2
The second approach is explained here:
Cannot move Matplotlib plot window and exit it using red X button
I hope this helped you out. If you've got any questions, don't hesitate to ask me. I'm happy to help.

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These Are the Most Expensive Modern Day Movies Ever Made
The budgets of modern day movies are mind-boggling. While you can still make a film on a shoestring, today's blockbusters cost hundreds of millions of dollars. The huge budgets are due to complex computer-generated effects, massive crews and the cost of securing top-shelf stars. Here are 22 of the most expensive films ever made.
*Because there is no one single source of film budget information, the list pulls in numbers from a variety of sources compiled on a continually updated page. All figures in US dollars.
18. The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (TIE)
We start with a five-way tie. According to Los Angeles Times, The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, released in 2013, cost $225 million to make. It is the second of three films based on the J.R.R. Tolkien book The Hobbit.
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18. Man of Steel (TIE)
The Superman reboot, starring Henry Cavill and Amy Adams, was released in 2013. According to the LA Times, the film had a budget of around $225 million. The film made nearly $700 million globally and was followed by Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice (8th place). Here's what it looks like to see the world from Superman's point-of-view.
18. Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (TIE)
The first of many Pirates of the Caribbean movies on the list, Dead Man's Chest is tied for 18th spot. The 2006 film is the second in the Pirates series and, according to the LA Times, cost $225 million to produce. It stars Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom and Keira Knightley.
18. The Lone Ranger (TIE)
Also tied for 18th spot is The Lone Ranger, another film on the list starring Johnny Depp. The LA Times reported that the 2013 Disney flick cost $225 million and was largely seen as a flop. The critics weren't kind, either. The San Jose Mercury News called it a hot mess. On another note, did you know that the 'Lone Ranger' is a fitness personality type? What's yours?
18. The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (TIE)
The final movie of the five tied for 18th spot is The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian. This 2008 fantasy film, which is the second of three films based on The Chronicles of Narnia novels by C. S. Lewis, did fairly well at the box office. The LA Times reported that the budget for Prince Caspian was $230 million.
16. Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales (TIE)
Tied for 16th place is Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales, the fifth Pirates film. Released in 2017, it stars Johnny Depp and Javier Bardem. The LA Times reported that the movie had a budget of $230 million. It's not surprising that Depp is often found on lists of overpaid actors.
16. The Dark Knight Rises (TIE)
The final chapter in Christopher Nolan's Dark Night Trilogy features Christian Bale as Batman. The film was released in 2012, and according to MarketWatch, it had a budget of $230 million.
Avatar, the groundbreaking sci-fi movie written and directed by Canadian filmmaker James Cameron was released in 2009. According to The Wrap, it cost $237 million to produce. It had a big impact on pop culture and also did very well at the box office, making more than $2 billion.
13. Star Wars: The Force Awakens (TIE)
In 13th place is Star Wars: The Force Awakens. The 2015 film is the seventh Star Wars movie in the franchise. It was directed by J. J. Abrams and, according to Box Office Mojo, had a budget of $245 million. Critics loved the film, and it broke box office records. It also provided fans with more Star Wars locations to visit (on Earth).
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13. Spectre (TIE)
Tied for 13th spot is Spectre, starring a heavily insured Daniel Craig as James Bond. Bloomberg reported that the 2015 spy film — the 24th in the Bond franchise — had a budget of $245 million, making it the most expensive Bond movie ever made. Reviews were decent, and Spectre went on to make nearly $900 million.
8. The Fate of the Furious (TIE)
Are you ready for more ties? Good — because there are five movies tied for 8th spot. Up first, The Fate of the Furious, the latest film in The Fast and the Furious franchise. Variety reported that F8, released in 2017, cost $250 million to make. Fans love these action films and the box office raked in more than $1.2 billion. Count on there being more installments in the future.
8. Captain America: Civil War (TIE)
According to the New York Times, Captain America: Civil War had a budget of $250 million. Set in the Marvel Universe, the 2016 film received positive reviews and made over $1.1 billion — the highest grossing film that year.
8. Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (TIE)
Over to the DC Universe now. Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice was released in 2016 and stars Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill and Amy Adams. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the superhero movie had a budget of $250 million. Reviews of the film weren't great and it while it made money, it certainly didn't break any box office records.
8. The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (TIE)
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies is the second Hobbit movie to make the list. It's the third and final film based on the book. According to Time, the 2014 film cost $250 million to produce. You probably didn't know you could visit Hobbiton, did you?
8. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (TIE)
And the final movie tied for 8th spot is 2009's Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. It's the sixth film in the Harry Potter franchise and, according to the LA Times had a budget of $250 million. It was a huge success making nearly $400 million in five days. In total, the Half-Blood Prince pulled in nearly $1 billion. Love Harry Potter? Check out these Harry Potter engagement rings!
7. Spider-Man 3
Released in 2007, Spider-Man 3 is the final installment of the original Spider-man film trilogy. Variety reported that the Toby Maguire/Kirsten Dunst film had a budget of $258 million, which puts it in 7th spot on our list. A reboot — The Amazing Spider-Man — followed in 2012.
The LA Times reported that the 2010 animated Disney film Tangled had a budget of $260 million, enough to put it in 6th spot. The story is based on Rapunzel (the original title), by the Brothers Grimm and took six years to make. A television series followed in 2017. Need some love and life advice? Look no further than your favourite Disney princess.
5. John Carter
According to Forbes, the 2012 Disney film John Carter had a budget of $264 million. The film, starring Taylor Kitsch, is based on A Princess of Mars, an Edgar Rice Burroughs novel. Due to poor performance at the box office, production of a sequel was cancelled. Other Disney properties have done much better and some of the character-themed toys have become quite valuable.
4. Avengers: Age of Ultron
Avengers: Age of Ultron, released in 2015, featured characters from the Marvel Comics Universe. With a budget of nearly $280 million, according to Forbes, the movie grossed almost $1.5 billion — a pretty decent return.
2. Justice League (TIE)
Tied for second place is Justice League, the 2017 superhero movie set in the DC Universe. The cast includes big stars like Ben Affleck, Amy Adams and Gal Gadot. The film cost $300 million according to the LA Times.
2. Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (TIE)
The 2007 third chapter in the Pirates of the Caribbean series is in second spot. It stars Johnny Depp (a celeb who is known as a good tipper), Orlando Bloom and Keira Knightley. The LA Times reported that cost overruns pushed the budget to $300 million.
1. Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides
And the most expensive movie ever made? It's yet another Pirates of the Caribbean film. On Stranger Tides was the fourth installment in the series. Released in 2011, it stars Johnny Depp and Penelope Cruz and, according to Forbes, cost a staggering $378.5 million to make. But it made over $1 billion.
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Alternative dispute resolution occurs outside the litigation process. The alternative dispute resolution (ADR) movement in North America has emphasized viable alternatives to the litigation framework, such as arbitration, mediation, med-arb, multi-party facilitation, non-legal negotiation, mini-trials, administrative hearings, private judging (ldquorenta-judgerdquo), fact finding, and moderated settlement conferences. This essay addresses argument in the dominant alternatives: arbitration, mediation, and multi-party facilitation. Prior to comparing argument in these ADR systems, each will be briefly described.
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Walker, G.B. and S.E. Daniels. 1995. Argument and alternative dispute resolution systems. Argumentation: An International Journal on Reasoning, 9:693-704.


Turner and I really enjoy going for bike rides each week and stopping at the park to play a bit. We haven't been able to do it in a while since I have been sick. I really hope to pick it up again as we both like the time out and together.


Nobody came today. The pace was steady and quiet.
I tried to straighten out a scheduling difficulty that I had unwittingly created.
I stopped for a cup of coffee and met a friend: the delight of an unexpected visit.
Tomorrow morning I go to early synagogue service, then the post office, then hope to come home and begin sorting out the chaos before Pesach is upon us.


Northern Ireland Screen intends to run a skills development programme called PRODUCTION TRAINEE 2019 as part of our Company Placement Scheme. The programme will provide a training opportunity in an established production company, working on entertainment and comedy television programming.
PRODUCTION TRAINEE 2019 is a paid placement scheme (NMW/NLW), the placement will run for 12 months from April 2019 and the participant will gain valuable experience working within the production department.
The position will be based in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
Are you a legal resident of Northern Ireland?
Are you available to participate in the scheme from April 2019?
If you cannot answer YES to these two questions, please do not apply. In-eligible applications will be automatically discarded.
Applicants who can demonstrate good knowledge and genuine passion for entertainment and comedy television programmes.
Applicants who can demonstrate their skills and experience in development and production.
The ideal candidate would be a team-player with good attention to detail.
An interest and understanding for the Production Management side of TV production.
Able to demonstrate some Production Co-Ordination skills.
Experience in research, casting, quiz question writing, location and/or studio filming.
What is the Job Specification?
A full job specification can be found here.
A current CV with the contact details of two referees.
The information contained within the applicant's letter.
Strength of CV and references from referees.
In the event of a high number of applications being received, the desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview.
How do I obtain application hardcopies?
Application hardcopies can be obtained by contacting Kerry Flynn at Northern Ireland Screen on 028 90 232444.
For application queries please contact Kerry via email.
Applications cannot be submitted by fax.
Northern Ireland Screen will try to accommodate applicants who request alternative dates or times for interviews, but this may not always be possible. Any specific needs relating to access will be accommodated.
There may be a reserve list of applicants drawn up for this post which would last for a maximum of 12 months. Should a similar post become vacant within this time, it may be offered to those on the reserve list, in order of merit, without further interview.


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Q: Integrate Service Reference into C# Class Hi I'm trying to integrate a web service into a class in C#, but I want to make the service reference stand alone in that class.
I want someone to be able to use this class in their projects without them having to add a service reference via Visual Studio.
It's hard to describe, and I'm not really sure to look to find it so i apologise if this is a really simple bit of knowledge.
How would I go about doing this? The web service I want to integrate uses REST.

A: This is fairly straight forward.  Create your class library project, add the service reference to this project.  Build the API 'on top' of the service that you want to expose to consumers of this library.  You can now ship this class library and clients/consumers of it will simply add it as a local reference, no need to add a service reference as the service reference exists 'inside' of the shipped assembly. You may need to consider allowing clients to configure your library with the endpoint URL, or you may be happy to hard code the endpoint, your call.

A: The service reference is just a wrapper around the functionality of svcutil.exe.  If you want to just generate the service proxy and use it "as source", you just follow the instructions here: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa751905.aspx
EDIT: Missed, until just now, that this is a REST service.  Not sure whether svcutil works with REST.


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Pagani to celebrate 10th Anniversary of the Huayra at Pebble Beach
Pagani has revealed its plans for Monterey Car Week 2021. This year, the boutique automaker is celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Huayra and will have an exciting line-up of cars at the show.
Pagani will have a display of the most iconic Huayra examples at The Quail on August 13, 2021. The Huayra was the first Pagani model to be globally homologated. Expect to see everything from the earliest examples to the Huayra Roadster BC and the Imola.
Huayra BC Pacchetto Tempesta
The Quail will also host the world premiere of the Huayra BC Pacchetto Tempesta.
Earlier, the Pacchetto Tempesta package was offered on the standard Huayra as well. It is essentially a performance upgrade and includes an aero package. It features a new rear wing with an integrated central fin, six-pipe exhaust, revised suspension and an all-new Soft Driving mode.
The Pacchetto Tempesta package also increases the overall output of the twin-turbo V12 by 8%. It now produces 827 hp and 811 lb-ft of torque.
Huayra R
This month, Pagani will present the Huayra R on American soil for the first time. On display will be its all-new V12-R engine, the 6-speed sequential transmission and the ultra-light carbo-titanium monocoque
On August 14, all cars will head to Laguna Seca for a supercar parade.
Related Topics:Huayra, Huayra BC, Huayra R, Pebble Beach


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    UIView *_cropProgressView;
    BOOL _normalColorDirty;
    BOOL _progressColorDirty;
}

@end

@implementation SCWaveformView

- (instancetype)init {
    self = [super init];

    if (self) {
        [self commonInit];
    }

    return self;
}

- (instancetype)initWithCoder:(NSCoder *)aDecoder
{
    self = [super initWithCoder:aDecoder];

    if (self) {
        [self commonInit];
    }

    return self;
}

- (void)commonInit
{
    _normalImageView = [[UIImageView alloc] init];
    _progressImageView = [[UIImageView alloc] init];
    _cropNormalView = [[UIView alloc] init];
    _cropProgressView = [[UIView alloc] init];

    _cropNormalView.clipsToBounds = YES;
    _cropProgressView.clipsToBounds = YES;

    [_cropNormalView addSubview:_normalImageView];
    [_cropProgressView addSubview:_progressImageView];

    [self addSubview:_cropNormalView];
    [self addSubview:_cropProgressView];

    self.normalColor = [UIColor blueColor];
    self.progressColor = [UIColor redColor];

    _normalColorDirty = NO;
    _progressColorDirty = NO;
}

void SCRenderPixelWaveformInContext(CGContextRef context, float halfGraphHeight, double sample, float x)
{
    float pixelHeight = halfGraphHeight * (1 - sample / noiseFloor);

    if (pixelHeight < 0) {
        pixelHeight = 0;
    }

    CGContextMoveToPoint(context, x, halfGraphHeight - pixelHeight);
    CGContextAddLineToPoint(context, x, halfGraphHeight + pixelHeight);
    CGContextStrokePath(context);

}

+ (void)renderWaveformInContext:(CGContextRef)context asset:(AVAsset *)asset withColor:(UIColor *)color andSize:(CGSize)size antialiasingEnabled:(BOOL)antialiasingEnabled
{
    if (asset == nil) {
        return;
    }

    CGFloat pixelRatio = [UIScreen mainScreen].scale;
    size.width *= pixelRatio;
    size.height *= pixelRatio;

    CGFloat widthInPixels = size.width;
    CGFloat heightInPixels = size.height;

    NSError *error = nil;
    AVAssetReader *reader = [[AVAssetReader alloc] initWithAsset:asset error:&error];

    NSArray *audioTrackArray = [asset tracksWithMediaType:AVMediaTypeAudio];

    if (audioTrackArray.count == 0) {
        return;
    }

    AVAssetTrack *songTrack = [audioTrackArray objectAtIndex:0];

    NSDictionary *outputSettingsDict = [[NSDictionary alloc] initWithObjectsAndKeys:
                                        [NSNumber numberWithInt:kAudioFormatLinearPCM], AVFormatIDKey,
                                        [NSNumber numberWithInt:16], AVLinearPCMBitDepthKey,
                                        [NSNumber numberWithBool:NO], AVLinearPCMIsBigEndianKey,
                                        [NSNumber numberWithBool:NO], AVLinearPCMIsFloatKey,
                                        [NSNumber numberWithBool:NO], AVLinearPCMIsNonInterleaved,
                                        nil];
    AVAssetReaderTrackOutput *output = [[AVAssetReaderTrackOutput alloc] initWithTrack:songTrack outputSettings:outputSettingsDict];
    [reader addOutput:output];

    UInt32 channelCount;
    NSArray *formatDesc = songTrack.formatDescriptions;
    for (unsigned int i = 0; i < [formatDesc count]; ++i) {
        CMAudioFormatDescriptionRef item = (__bridge CMAudioFormatDescriptionRef)[formatDesc objectAtIndex:i];
        const AudioStreamBasicDescription* fmtDesc = CMAudioFormatDescriptionGetStreamBasicDescription(item);

        if (fmtDesc == nil) {
            return;
        }

        channelCount = fmtDesc->mChannelsPerFrame;
    }

    CGContextSetAllowsAntialiasing(context, antialiasingEnabled);
    CGContextSetLineWidth(context, 1.0);
    CGContextSetStrokeColorWithColor(context, color.CGColor);
    CGContextSetFillColorWithColor(context, color.CGColor);

    UInt32 bytesPerInputSample = 2 * channelCount;
    unsigned long int totalSamples = (unsigned long int)asset.duration.value;
    NSUInteger samplesPerPixel = totalSamples / (widthInPixels);
    samplesPerPixel = samplesPerPixel < 1 ? 1 : samplesPerPixel;
    [reader startReading];

    float halfGraphHeight = (heightInPixels / 2);
    double bigSample = 0;
    NSUInteger bigSampleCount = 0;
    NSMutableData * data = [NSMutableData dataWithLength:32768];

    CGFloat currentX = 0;
    while (reader.status == AVAssetReaderStatusReading) {
        CMSampleBufferRef sampleBufferRef = [output copyNextSampleBuffer];

        if (sampleBufferRef) {
            CMBlockBufferRef blockBufferRef = CMSampleBufferGetDataBuffer(sampleBufferRef);
            size_t bufferLength = CMBlockBufferGetDataLength(blockBufferRef);

            if (data.length < bufferLength) {
                [data setLength:bufferLength];
            }

            CMBlockBufferCopyDataBytes(blockBufferRef, 0, bufferLength, data.mutableBytes);

            SInt16 *samples = (SInt16 *)data.mutableBytes;
            int sampleCount = (int)(bufferLength / bytesPerInputSample);
            for (int i = 0; i < sampleCount; i++) {
                Float32 sample = (Float32) *samples++;
                sample = decibel(sample);
                sample = minMaxX(sample, noiseFloor, 0);

                for (int j = 1; j < channelCount; j++)
                    samples++;

                bigSample += sample;
                bigSampleCount++;

                if (bigSampleCount == samplesPerPixel) {
                    double averageSample = bigSample / (double)bigSampleCount;

                    SCRenderPixelWaveformInContext(context, halfGraphHeight, averageSample, currentX);

                    currentX ++;
                    bigSample = 0;
                    bigSampleCount  = 0;
                }
            }
            CMSampleBufferInvalidate(sampleBufferRef);
            CFRelease(sampleBufferRef);
        }
    }

    // Rendering the last pixels
    bigSample = bigSampleCount > 0 ? bigSample / (double)bigSampleCount : noiseFloor;
    while (currentX < size.width) {
        SCRenderPixelWaveformInContext(context, halfGraphHeight, bigSample, currentX);
        currentX++;
    }

}

+ (UIImage*)generateWaveformImage:(AVAsset *)asset withColor:(UIColor *)color andSize:(CGSize)size antialiasingEnabled:(BOOL)antialiasingEnabled
{
    CGFloat ratio = [UIScreen mainScreen].scale;
    UIGraphicsBeginImageContextWithOptions(CGSizeMake(size.width * ratio, size.height * ratio), NO, 1);

    [SCWaveformView renderWaveformInContext:UIGraphicsGetCurrentContext() asset:asset withColor:color andSize:size antialiasingEnabled:antialiasingEnabled];

    UIImage *image = UIGraphicsGetImageFromCurrentImageContext();

    UIGraphicsEndImageContext();

    return image;
}

+ (UIImage*)recolorizeImage:(UIImage*)image withColor:(UIColor*)color
{
    CGRect imageRect = CGRectMake(0, 0, image.size.width, image.size.height);
    UIGraphicsBeginImageContextWithOptions(image.size, NO, image.scale);

    CGContextRef context = UIGraphicsGetCurrentContext();
    CGContextTranslateCTM(context, 0.0, image.size.height);
    CGContextScaleCTM(context, 1.0, -1.0);
    CGContextDrawImage(context, imageRect, image.CGImage);
    [color set];
    UIRectFillUsingBlendMode(imageRect, kCGBlendModeSourceAtop);

    UIImage *newImage = UIGraphicsGetImageFromCurrentImageContext();

    UIGraphicsEndImageContext();

    return newImage;
}

- (void)generateWaveforms
{
    CGRect rect = self.bounds;

    if (self.generatedNormalImage == nil && self.asset) {
        self.generatedNormalImage = [SCWaveformView generateWaveformImage:self.asset withColor:self.normalColor andSize:CGSizeMake(rect.size.width, rect.size.height) antialiasingEnabled:self.antialiasingEnabled];
        _normalColorDirty = NO;
    }

    if (self.generatedNormalImage != nil) {
        if (_normalColorDirty) {
            self.generatedNormalImage = [SCWaveformView recolorizeImage:self.generatedNormalImage withColor:self.normalColor];
            _normalColorDirty = NO;
        }

        if (_progressColorDirty || self.generatedProgressImage == nil) {
            self.generatedProgressImage = [SCWaveformView recolorizeImage:self.generatedNormalImage withColor:self.progressColor];
            _progressColorDirty = NO;
        }
    }

}

- (void)drawRect:(CGRect)rect
{
    [self generateWaveforms];

    [super drawRect:rect];
}

- (void)applyProgressToSubviews
{
    CGRect bs = self.bounds;
    CGFloat progressWidth = bs.size.width * _progress;
    _cropProgressView.frame = CGRectMake(0, 0, progressWidth, bs.size.height);
    _cropNormalView.frame = CGRectMake(progressWidth, 0, bs.size.width - progressWidth, bs.size.height);
    _normalImageView.frame = CGRectMake(-progressWidth, 0, bs.size.width, bs.size.height);
}

- (void)layoutSubviews {
    [super layoutSubviews];

    CGRect bs = self.bounds;
    _normalImageView.frame = bs;
    _progressImageView.frame = bs;

    // If the size is now bigger than the generated images
    if (bs.size.width > self.generatedNormalImage.size.width) {
        self.generatedNormalImage = nil;
        self.generatedProgressImage = nil;
    }

    [self applyProgressToSubviews];
}

- (void)setNormalColor:(UIColor *)normalColor
{
    _normalColor = normalColor;
    _normalColorDirty = YES;
    [self setNeedsDisplay];
}

- (void)setProgressColor:(UIColor *)progressColor
{
    _progressColor = progressColor;
    _progressColorDirty = YES;
    [self setNeedsDisplay];
}

- (void)setAsset:(AVAsset *)asset
{
    _asset = asset;
    self.generatedProgressImage = nil;
    self.generatedNormalImage = nil;
    [self setNeedsDisplay];
}

- (void)setProgress:(CGFloat)progress
{
    _progress = progress;
    [self applyProgressToSubviews];
}

- (UIImage*)generatedNormalImage
{
    return _normalImageView.image;
}

- (void)setGeneratedNormalImage:(UIImage *)generatedNormalImage
{
    _normalImageView.image = generatedNormalImage;
}

- (UIImage*)generatedProgressImage
{
    return _progressImageView.image;
}

- (void)setGeneratedProgressImage:(UIImage *)generatedProgressImage
{
    _progressImageView.image = generatedProgressImage;
}

- (void)setAntialiasingEnabled:(BOOL)antialiasingEnabled
{
    if (_antialiasingEnabled != antialiasingEnabled) {
        _antialiasingEnabled = antialiasingEnabled;
        self.generatedProgressImage = nil;
        self.generatedNormalImage = nil;
        [self setNeedsDisplay];
    }
}

@end

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The Cornis Collection by Alexander Rose features a dense almost knot-free grain and comes with an oiled finish providing a smooth lustre. The Cornis Collection includes the Cornis square outdoor dining set with benches alongside some of Alexander Rose's most popular designs, with something to suit any taste or budget. It offers both traditional design and contemporary alternatives featuring the curved back slat bench, an ergonomic design developed by Alexander Rose.


Performance dog gear for small active dogs on the go! 30% lighter than the Front Range Harness, the Hi & Light is designed for non-pulling or very active dogs whilst you're both pursuing the trails or hills. Lightweight, low-profile and flexible with 4 points of adjustment for the perfect fit.


[S-1795222786] California Birth Index, 1905-1995, Ancestry.com, (Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2005.Original data - State of California. California Birth Index, 1905-1995. Sacramento, CA, USA: State of California Department of Health Services, Center for Health Statistics.Original dat), Birthdate: 15 Jan 1936; Birth County: Los Angeles.
[S-1794679775] 1940 United States Federal Census, Ancestry.com, (Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012.Original data - United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1940. T627), Year: 1940; Census Place: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T627_431; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 60-1274.
[S-1747454151] Social Security Death Index, (Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011.), Number: 555-46-4873; Issue State: California; Issue Date: 1952.


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performance: Emotion in Sound
Emotion In Sound
The performance entitled "Emotion In Sound" is an artistic action floating delicately between the worlds of theater and music. Each image, word, story, movement, melody and sound are connected and create what can only be described as an atmosphere. The performance is about love and joy contrasted by loneliness, but more than this, it is about sensibility. It is full of energy while at the same time delicate and sensual in reception. "Emotion In Sound" is an invitation on a voyage into the world of associations. Fragments of texts, songs and activities used in the performance are taken from Theatre Brama's last years of artistic wandering. The actors recall past paths, experiences, friends, depths, cultures and speak about their own sensitive souls. Seized in some kind of trance, together they reach an atmosphere of confessions and intimate stories. Every part of the performance has the power of recollection of passing moments which the actors wish to share.
photo by Marta Pietunow


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Within her visit to Aspire to explore Qatar's growth as a sports hub
27 December 2018 – Doha, Qatar:
Thailand's Royal Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol visited Aspire Zone Foundation (AZF) on Thursday to see AZF's renowned global facilities and get a closer view of the role of its member organizations - Aspire Academy, Aspetar, and Aspire Logistics - in transforming Qatar into an international sports hub.
Led by Mohammed Khalifa Al-Suwaidi, Chief Executive Officer of AZF, the Princess and her delegation began their tour at Aspire Dome, exploring its impressive facilities in detail and witnessing a number of Winter Camp activities currently being held at Aspire Zone.
During the tour of the Academy, the Royal Princess stopped at one of the classrooms to listen to a detailed explanation by the Director of Education and Student affairs, Badr Al-Hay and Aspire Academy's School Principal, Mr. Jassem Al-Jaber, about the learning environment at the Academy, which integrates an international academic curriculum with comprehensive sports training. Mr. Jassem Al-Jaber described the day-to-day operation of the Academy, its distinguished role in educating Qatar's next generation of sports stars, and the goals it is busy achieving in pursuit of the development goals set out in the Qatar National Vision 2030.
Her Royal Highness also met young student-athletes eager to fulfil their full potential, hearing how Aspire Academy's approach benefits them and what they hope to achieve as Qatar's sports scene continues to grow from strength to strength.
Towards the end of the visit, Her Royal Highness took a moment to praise the facilities and the world-class services on offer before Mr. Mohammed Khalifa Al Suwaidi presented her with a memorial trophy.
Thailand's Royal Princess meets Aspire Academy's student-athletes
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bobs bought 2 GT,s from me , prompt payment and lots of chat, happy to do business with him anytime .
Traded some parts with him and very happy all round. Thanks.
I sold Bob a stem, instant payment and good communication.
'88 Expolsif, Early '90's Klunker,'97 Kona Kula, '97 Scott Endorphin, '98 Ralaigh Custom 150, '05 Univega Ram 970.
To be built, nothing. And now I have an itchy Ebay finger.
Bought some old MBUK's from Bob. Arrived quickly and well wrapped. Really happy, thank you.


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Radio 4 BBC
Farming Today
Por BBC
En Radio 4 BBC
The latest news about food, farming and the countryside
in Farming Today
The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
16/01/21 Farming Today This Week: EU exports, Emergency Sugar Beet Pesticides, Sea Shanties
The Scottish Government is calling on Westminster to pay compensation to food companies caught up in what it...
15/01/21 Salmon not going to the EU, Pigs in China, Lockdown diary
The Scottish Government is demanding compensation from Westminster for food companies caught up in what it calls the...
14/01/21: Office for Environmental Protection, Sugar beet treatment, African locusts
Leaving the EU means it's all change for the legal framework we use to protect the environment. In England...
12/01/21 Emergency sugar beet pesticides, Indian farmer protests
Conservationists angry with a Government decision to allow sugar beet growers to use a neonicotinoid pesticide which...
11/01/21 Stranded Sheep, US Trade Deal, Vertical Farming
Sheep farmers in Northern Ireland who bought stock from Scottish markets in the autumn say they have no option but to...
09/01/21 Farming Today This Week: gene editing, energy and the new trade deal with EU
The government has launched a consultation in England on allowing gene editing research to be used to produce crops...
08/01/21 George Eustice, Agroecology, Robot Sprayer
Defra Secretary George Eustice discusses an England-only consultation into allowing genetic editing. Mr Eustice...
07/01/21 Gene Editing, Cropping Willow for Energy, British Wool
The Government is today announcing the start of a consultation in England on allowing gene editing research to be...
06/01/21 Seed Potato exports; Post-Brexit Fishing, The Oxford Farming Conferences
All this week Farming Today is looking at how the new EU trade deal is working out in practice for food producers....
04/01/21 Mental wellbeing, Anaerobic Digesters, Weather forecasting farmers
The biggest ever survey of farmer wellbeing and mental health is being launched. The Royal Agricultural Benevolent...
02/01/21 Farming Today This Week: Rewilding to create a private nature reserve
Jonathan Thomson says he's always had a close bond with the natural world. He grew up on a dairy farm in New Zealand...
01/01/20 - The Archers at 70: the farmers of Ambridge
The Archers was first broadcast on 1st January 1951. To celebrate it's 70th Birthday, Charlotte Smith looks back at...
The Weaving Crofters
Harris tweed and Western Isles crofting go hand-in-hand. An Act of Parliament stipulates this cloth, which is in...
Covid Creating Opportunities
Coronavirus has had an enormous impact on the livelihoods of farmers in the UK. Watts Farm, who grow over 60...
29/12/20 - Stornoway Black Pudding
Black pudding has enjoyed a resurgence in recent years, thanks largely to the endorsement of celebrity chefs who have...
28/12/20 - The Dartmoor Shepherd
When Lewis Steer was a teenager, he believed that not coming from a farming background would put his dream career out...
Boxing Day Farming Today This Week - Looking Back at 2020
2020 has been a year like no other, but as the pandemic raged around the world, farmers kept on farming! In this...
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Vaccine Hesitancy: Choosing Our Battles
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AEM Education & Training 27: Learner Perceptions of Electronic End-of-Shift Evaluations on an Emergency Medicine ...
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Ulsta is a village in the south-west of the island of Yell, Shetland, Scotland. North Ness Hall is the local community facility. The car ferry to Toft on Mainland, Shetland leaves from here.

References
 Overview of Ulsta, Gazetteer for Scotland

External links

Canmore - Yell, Ulsta, Chapel and Burial-Ground site record
Canmore - Yell, Ulsta site record

Villages in Yell, Shetland

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaWikipedia


Fine Food Australia is the leading tradeshow for the food services, hospitality and retail industries. The show takes part over four days and alternates between Melbourne and Sydney each year. This year Sydney played host to Fine Food Australia at the Sydney Showgrounds, Sydney Olympic Park from Sunday 20th to Wednesday 23rd September 2015.
The show drew thousands per day through the doors to witness the latest in hospitality equipment and machinery as well as trending and specialty foods, beverages and so much more. Conquest was excited to take part in the show for the first time in the show's 31 year history.
Conquest showcased the new addition to their range, the well-known Rotowash Series.
Representatives from Conquest were on hand to provide information as well as demonstrations on the Rotowash range of equipment. Restaurant and Commercial Kitchen owners were especially interested in how the Rotowash series would be able to benefit them with cleaning their tile & grout as well as their non-slip, safety flooring.
By using Rotowash, there is one machine to wash, scrub and dry on multiple surfaces, with counter rotating brushes that require no tools to change the Rotowash series is perfect for retail spaces, cafes, restaurants, hotels, motels just to name a few.


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Downe House School's aim has always been to nurture girls to play a full and positive part as a citizen of the global community and as an outstanding woman of the future in a campus without any gender-stereotypes.
To provide a global outlook to the girls, all Year 8 girls will spend a term in France to have a unique learning and living experience at Downe House Sauveterre. The Upper School and Sixth Form will also have the opportunity to take part in the far-reaching Global Student Exchange Programme with 16 partner schools across six continents. Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, is one of the notable alumni.
Most students are full boarders and there are 10 boarding houses divided into three stages including 3 for Lower School, 5 for Upper Schools and 2 for Sixth Form. Specialised care is offered for each stage to meet the very different needs of the girls at each stage of their teenage development.
Location: Berkshire
In 2020, at GCSE, over 71% of the grades were 9-8 and 90% were 9-7. And the number of grade 9s across all subjects once again stands at 45% against a national percentage is 6.6%. At A Level and Pre-U, 46% of the grades were A* (or equivalent) and 95% were A*-B (or equivalent).
In 2020, 2 students have accepted places at Oxford and 5 have accepted places at Cambridge. Over 25% of the leavers went on to study STEM subjects.
Lacrosse programme in Downe House has an excellent reputation and they have won the National Schools Tournament five times. Currently they have three girls in a national programme. They also place top four nationally in the National Schools Squash Competition.
There is also a strong choral tradition at Downe House and two of their six main choirs have recently won national awards.
The Murray Centre has been the most significant building project in Downe House's history. It houses key spaces for learning and day-to-day activities including a state-of-the-art library, multi-purpose auditorium, seminar spaces, a cafe, the school shop and more. It has become the heart of campus.
Boarding: £14,030 per term
Day: £10,435 per term


FCC chairman Kevin Martin's stymied bid to regulate cable TV didn't do much to get cable stocks out of Wall Street's doghouse.
As CNNMoney's Paul R. LaMonica notes, on a day the Dow rallied, Comcast (CMCSA), Cablevision (CVC) and Time Warner Cable (TWC) all barely budged. All three are trading just above their 52-week lows, which they hit earlier this month.
Martin's regulatory threat was supposed to be weighing cable down, but that threat's basically gone at this point. Remaining: Fears that cable's core TV business is vulnerable to satellite, the telcos, and to the Internet. Here's one way for the cable guys to convince investors that they're worthy again — persuade them that they're finally figuring out advertising.
Cable has long ignored advertising and concentrated on raking in subscribers fees. Cable gets to sell two minutes of ads per hour, and currently they get some of the lowest ad rates in the business. But given that cable controls set-top data, and has the ability to target ads based on viewer behaviour and demographics on a zipcode or even household basis, that seems likely to change. For an example, see Cox's recent experiments with ReMax, which use set-top data to let the brokerage target women more likely to buy or sell houses.
Then again, if you believe Jim Cramer, Google is the only company with upside on the ad business.


A: A Japanese friend of mine suggested it in a moment of inspiration.
I was on holiday in 1998 in Australia. I was having trouble staying in touch with family in England but knew that my dad had a work email address. There was an Internet kiosk in the youth hostel and a nice Japanese friend showed me how to sign up for a free personal email account. The kiosk wasn't that fast and downloading the signup pages for the email account was eating through my cash. The clock was ticking down and I had 30 seconds to choose my online pseudonym username before the kiosk would log me out and I would have to start all over again. In the pressure of the moment my Japanese friend suggested maakusan and I liked it. It has stuck with me ever since.
Q: What does maakusan mean?
A: Maakusan means Mr maaku in Japanese.
Japanese has three sets of characters. Katakana is used to phonetically spell out foreign words. The closest thing to saying the sound Mark in Japanese is the syllables ma a ku. You can see them written in katakana in the logo in the top left corner of the screen. Maaku doesn't mean anything in English and it doesn't have a meaning in Japanese. It's just the sound closest to Mark when said in Japanese.
Q: Why were you called Mark K?
A: I am my parents' second child. My mum's second name begins with M and dad's begins with K, so I had to have a first name beginning with M and my middle name beginning with K.
My mum and dad didn't know what to call me when I was born. I was nameless for two weeks. I was horrible for those two nameless weeks, so they named me after the Roman God of War, Mars.
Q: What is the significance of the K in the middle of your name, why not just Mark Smitham?
A: I am the only Mark K Smitham in the world.
I have been aware of a few other Mark Smithams in the world. We got in touch via the Internet and I found that none of us have a middle initial K besides me.
Q: What does you name mean?
Q: So how do you translate that into japanese more accurately?


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Q: Is there anyway to set the default admin url from oracle apex? I've installed an oracle apex environment and everything is okay, but my root URL open the admin page and i like to open the application itself. Where i can change it?
For example:

*

*http://my-url.com -> open app

*http://my-url.com/apex/admin -> open the admin

A: Well, if you meant to run Apex (development tool) so that it automatically opens one of applications within that workspace (so that you could develop it further), I don't think that you can do that.

*

*run Apex first (credentials require workspace, username and password)

*go to App Builder

*choose application (because, one workspace can contain many applications)

*work on it

However, if your question is how to actually run desired application without going into Apex (development tool) first, navigating to the application and then running it, then a simple option is to do exactly that:

*

*go to Apex, go to App Builder, run desired application

*in browser's address line you'll see something like this:
https://apex.oracle.com/pls/apex/f?p=12488

This is my application whose APP_ID = 12488, stored on online apex.oracle.com, but never mind that - you'd just bookmark that URL and then - whenever you want to run it - choose that bookmark from the list (or the toolbar, depending on where you put it).


I was asked to fly a terminally ill cancer patient yesterday. This would be a scenic flight for fun only. He is 39 years old, the son of a friend and short on life. He had to cancel due to feeling poorly.
It reminded me of the flight Pete, my primary instructor, went on in 1990 with a local guy for "a scenic". The guy jumped out of the plane right onto his house in Massachusetts. It was a divorce thing and his suicide was noted in the papers. Pete tried to hang onto him unsuccessfully as he left the C172. The fellow did what he intended to do.
In the aftermath the guy from the plane's insurance company told Pete that there are many more of these than you would think. Instead of just jumping out, a suicidal person will take the plane and pilot down with him. Porbably putting his knees against the yoke.
This looks like an accident for insurance and immediate appearances. Gets counted in the wrong statistical column.
This went through my mind as I said "Yes" to my friend's son's request.
Any way to be generous and caring... and safe too?
pound the crap out of person so they're no longer in a position to kill you!
> and short on life. He had to cancel due to feeling poorly.
> left the C172. The fellow did what he intended to do.
> out, a suicidal person will take the plane and pilot down with him.
> Porbably putting his knees against the yoke.
> counted in the wrong statistical column.
> This went through my mind as I said "Yes" to my friend's son's request.
> Any way to be generous and caring... and safe too?


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Posted in Top 10 Books I'm looking forward to in 2018, Top 10 of 2017
Top 10 Books I'm looking forward to in 2018
Hello! And thank you for being with us all week during our #top10of2017 It was fun to participate with all these lovely ladies and I cannot wait to try it again next year.
Today we get to select our top 10 favorite reads for next year, the books we cannot wait to devour, and believe me I have a lot. So I have two list's (I know that's cheating) one for YA and romance reads. As you can imagine selecting this list was the hardest but it is always my hope to get to these books and so many more. Each year brings many possibilities and I hope to get a lot more books read this year. Wish me luck!
This list should be comprised of books released ONLY in 2018
THE DARK CALLING
All I can say is that it is about time. I have been pining for this book for over a year.
New intrigues, adventure, and stunning revelations fill the penultimate installment of #1 New York Times best-selling author Kresley Cole's electrifying Arcana Chronicles.
In a world teetering on the edge . . .
When Evie receives life-changing—and possibly game-changing—news, she has trouble believing it. Why doesn't she feel any different? Is it possible someone she trusts might be lying?
With enemies at every turn . . .
Tensions seethe inside the castle of lost time as Evie begins to doubt her own sanity. Answers might be found outside their stronghold, but will Death help her find them—or prevent her from learning the truth about her future and Jack's possible survival?
Darkness beckons.
A mysterious, sinister power begins to affect all the Arcana in its path. Forced out into the wasteland alone, Evie must depend on unexpected allies for survival. But as a battle with Richter looms, can her new alliance defeat the dark calling before hell reigns on earth?
UNDEAD GIRL GANG
by Lily Anderson
Hello! Dead mean girls!! I am in.
Mila Flores and her best friend Riley have always been inseparable. There's not much excitement in their small town of Cross Creek, so Mila and Riley make their own fun, devoting most of their time to Riley's favorite activity: amateur witchcraft.
So when Riley and two Fairmont Academy mean girls die under suspicious circumstances, Mila refuses to believe everyone's explanation that her BFF was involved in a suicide pact. Instead, armed with a tube of lip gloss and an ancient grimoire, Mila does the unthinkable to uncover the truth: she brings the girls back to life.
Unfortunately, Riley, June, and Dayton have no recollection of their murders, but they do have unfinished business to attend to. Now, with only seven days until the spell wears off and the girls return to their graves, Mila must wrangle the distracted group of undead teens and work fast to discover their murderer…before the killer strikes again.
OBSIDIO
by Amie Kaufman & Jay Kristoff
Kady, Ezra, Hanna, and Nik narrowly escaped with their lives from the attacks on Heimdall station and now find themselves crammed with 2,000 refugees on the container ship, Mao. With the jump station destroyed and their resources scarce, the only option is to return to Kerenza—but who knows what they'll find seven months after the invasion?
Meanwhile, Kady's cousin, Asha, survived the initial BeiTech assault and has joined Kerenza's ragtag underground resistance. When Rhys—an old flame from Asha's past—reappears on Kerenza, the two find themselves on opposite sides of the conflict.
With time running out, a final battle will be waged on land and in space, heros will fall, and hearts will be broken.
MY PLAIN JANE
by Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton & Jodi Meadows
You may think you know the story. After a miserable childhood, penniless orphan Jane Eyre embarks on a new life as a governess at Thornfield Hall. There, she meets one dark, brooding Mr. Rochester. Despite their significant age gap (!) and his uneven temper (!!), they fall in love—and, Reader, she marries him. (!!!)
Or does she?
Prepare for an adventure of Gothic proportions, in which all is not as it seems, a certain gentleman is hiding more than skeletons in his closets, and one orphan Jane Eyre, aspiring author Charlotte Brontë, and supernatural investigator Alexander Blackwood are about to be drawn together on the most epic ghost hunt this side of Wuthering Heights.
LEAH ON THE OFFBEAT
by Becky Albertalli
Leah Burke—girl-band drummer, master of deadpan, and Simon Spier's best friend from the award-winning Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda—takes center stage in this novel of first love and senior-year angst.
When it comes to drumming, Leah Burke is usually on beat—but real life isn't always so rhythmic. An anomaly in her friend group, she's the only child of a young, single mom, and her life is decidedly less privileged. She loves to draw but is too self-conscious to show it. And even though her mom knows she's bisexual, she hasn't mustered the courage to tell her friends—not even her openly gay BFF, Simon.
So Leah really doesn't know what to do when her rock-solid friend group starts to fracture in unexpected ways. With prom and college on the horizon, tensions are running high. It's hard for Leah to strike the right note while the people she loves are fighting—especially when she realizes she might love one of them more than she ever intended.
DANCE OF THIEVES
by Mary E. Pearson
I adore Mary Pearson and have been a fan for years. I cannot wait to read this book and it's set in a world that I love and admire. Score!
A new novel in the New York Times–bestselling Remnant Chronicles universe, in which a reformed thief and the young leader of an outlaw dynasty lock wits in a battle that may cost them their lives—and their hearts.
When the patriarch of the Ballenger empire dies, his son, Jase, becomes its new leader. Even nearby kingdoms bow to the strength of this outlaw family, who have always governed by their own rules. But a new era looms on the horizon, set in motion by a young queen, which makes her the target of the dynasty's resentment and anger.
At the same time, Kazi, a legendary former street thief, is sent by the queen to investigate transgressions against the new settlements. When Kazi arrives in the forbidding land of the Ballengers, she learns that there is more to Jase than she thought. As unexpected events spiral out of their control, bringing them intimately together, they continue to play a cat and mouse game of false moves and motives in order to fulfill their own secret missions.
by Neal Shusterman
Since I finished the last word in SCYTHE, I knew that I had to read this book. OMG!! do I need this book now.
Rowan and Citra take opposite stances on the morality of the Scythedom, putting them at odds, in the second novel of the chilling New York Times bestselling series from Neal Shusterman, author of the Unwind dystology.
Rowan has gone rogue, and has taken it upon himself to put the Scythedom through a trial by fire. Literally. In the year since Winter Conclave, he has gone off-grid, and has been striking out against corrupt scythes—not only in MidMerica, but across the entire continent. He is a dark folk hero now—"Scythe Lucifer"—a vigilante taking down corrupt scythes in flames.
Citra, now a junior scythe under Scythe Curie, sees the corruption and wants to help change it from the inside out, but is thwarted at every turn, and threatened by the "new order" scythes. Realizing she cannot do this alone—or even with the help of Scythe Curie and Faraday, she does the unthinkable, and risks being "deadish" so she can communicate with the Thunderhead—the only being on earth wise enough to solve the dire problems of a perfect world. But will it help solve those problems, or simply watch as perfection goes into decline?
FROM TWINKLE WITH LOVE
by Sandhya Menon
When Sandhya mentioned this book on her book tour and I knew I had to read it. I cannot wait for all the fun that this novel promises.
Aspiring filmmaker and wallflower Twinkle Mehra has stories she wants to tell and universes she wants to explore, if only the world would listen. So when fellow film geek Sahil Roy approaches her to direct a movie for the upcoming Summer Festival, Twinkle is all over it. The chance to publicly showcase her voice as a director? Dream come true. The fact that it gets her closer to her longtime crush, Neil Roy—a.k.a. Sahil's twin brother? Dream come true x 2.
When mystery man "N" begins emailing her, Twinkle is sure it's Neil, finally ready to begin their happily-ever-after. The only slightly inconvenient problem is that, in the course of movie-making, she's fallen madly in love with the irresistibly adorkable Sahil.
Twinkle soon realizes that resistance is futile: The romance she's got is not the one she's scripted. But will it be enough?
Told through the letters Twinkle writes to her favorite female filmmakers, From Twinkle, with Love navigates big truths about friendship, family, and the unexpected places love can find you.
SKY IN THE DEEP
by Adrienne Young
Vikings and a kick-ass female protagonist! What more can a reader ask for? And she is another local author so I am beyond eager to read it.
Seventeen-year-old Eelyn's world is war. Raised to fight alongside her Aska clansmen in a generations-old blood feud against the Riki, her life is brutal but simple: fight and survive. Until the day she sees the impossible on the battlefield—her brother, fighting with the enemy—the brother she watched die five years ago.
Faced with her brother's betrayal, she must survive the winter in the mountains with the Riki if she wants to make it back to the fjord after the thaw. But when she begins to see herself in the people she's been taught to hate, the world Eelyn once knew begins to crumble. And after the village is raided by a ruthless clan many believe to be a myth, Eelyn is given no choice but to trust Fiske, her brother's friend who has tried more than once to kill her. Together, they must end the blood feud between their clans or watch their people be slaughtered.
A lush, Viking-age inspired fantasy about loyalty, forgiveness, and the definition of family.
Royalty and mayhem! Sign me up please because I am alllll about it.
Meet Daisy Winters. She's an offbeat sixteen-year-old Floridian with mermaid-red hair; a part time job at a bootleg Walmart, and a perfect older sister who's nearly engaged to the Crown Prince of Scotland. Daisy has no desire to live in the spotlight, but relentless tabloid attention forces her join Ellie at the relative seclusion of the castle across the pond.
While the dashing young Miles has been appointed to teach Daisy the ropes of being regal, the prince's roguish younger brother kicks up scandal wherever he goes, and tries his best to take Daisy along for the ride. The crown–and the intriguing Miles–might be trying to make Daisy into a lady . . . but Daisy may just rewrite the royal rulebook to suit herself.
by Brigid Kemmerer
THIS BOOK!!!! I need this book because it is the companion novel to one of my favorite reads for 2017. REV!!!!
From the author of Letters to the Lost comes a heart-wrenching story of two teens with big secrets and a love that could set them free.
Rev Fletcher is battling the demons of his past. But with loving adoptive parents by his side, he's managed to keep them at bay…until he gets a letter from his abusive father and the trauma of his childhood comes hurtling back.
by J.R. Ward
I have been reading this series for nearly 10 years and have to say that the WARDen is my favorite paranormal romance writer. She can always grab my attention and completely own me for the duration of my read.
New enemies rise from the shadows in the next novel of the New York Times bestselling paranormal romance series the Black Dagger Brotherhood.
Having allied themselves with the Band of Bastards, the Brotherhood is committed now more than ever to eradicating the Lessening Society. Recovering from their most recent battle against the last of the lessers, the Brotherhood comes to realize that the fight against their enemies is far from over. Throe, Xcor's former second in command, is using an ancient tome to summon a new army engineered by a force more dangerous and evil than the Omega. And now the brothers of the Black Dagger Brotherhood will be tested both at home and on the battlefield.
DR. STRANGE BEARD
by Penny Reid
After reading Truth In Beard I will forever be a Penny Reid fan. She has a way of infusing humor with heart felt moments and I did I forget to mention SWOONY men that can melt your butter? Well she can, and you will be sorry if you miss out on any of these men. I cannot wait for this book.
Everyone in Green Valley, Tennessee knows that the six bearded Winston brothers have been imbued with an unfair share of charm and charisma… and are prone to mischief.
Dr. Strange Beard, the fifth book in the Winston Brothers Series, from USA Today bestselling author Penny Reid publishes in July 2018!
I FLIPPING LOVE YOU
by Helena Hunting
It's Helena Hunting, need I say anything more? I adore the Shacking up stories and any show that demonstrates flipping houses, so yeah, I'm down for this in a big way.
A new kind of love story about flipping houses, taking risks, and landing that special someone who's move-in ready…
SHE'S GOT CURB APPEAL
Rian Sutter grew up with the finer things in life. Spending summers in The Hamptons was a normal occurrence for her until her parents lost everything years ago. Now Rian and her sister are getting their life, and finances, back on track through real estate. Not only do they buy and sell houses to the rich and famous, but they finally have the capital to flip their very own beachfront property. But when she inadvertently catches the attention of a sexy stranger who snaps up every house from under her, all bets are off…
HE'S A FIXER UPPER
Pierce Whitfield doesn't normally demo kitchens, install dry wall, or tear apart a beautiful woman's dreams. He's just a down-on-his-luck lawyer who needed a break from the city and agreed to help his brother work on a few homes in the Hamptons. When he first meets Rian, the attraction is undeniable. But when they start competing for the same pieces of prime real estate, the early sparks turn into full-blown fireworks. Can these passionate rivals turn up the heat on their budding romance—without burning down the house?
I FLIPPING LOVE YOU, set in the Shacking Up world, follows two people, both working in real estate, who find themselves vying for the same properties in the Hamptons, leading to a sometimes-not-so-friendly competition.
THE BITTER ROOT INN
by Devney Perry
This author is totally new to me and once I started reading the first book in this series I was like, YES!! I am in for wherever this author is willing to take me.
Her past. His secrets. They have more in common than she knows.
Maisy is happily content with the life she's built for herself and her young son in small-town Prescott, Montana. Her child is thriving, her business is growing, and her family is as close as they've ever been. But when a handsome stranger walks into the lobby of her motel, her simple life is swept up in a wave of affection for his gentle heart. None of those feelings can be trusted, though. She made that mistake before with another man. The man she murdered.
Hunter was a different man when he first saw Maisy Holt from afar. He took one look at her and ran in the opposite direction. But years later, he's back in Montana and unable to keep his distance. He shouldn't have tried to find her but he never was good at rejecting temptation. The promise of the good she could bring into his life is too hard to resist. Maybe if he can disguise the lies and hide the deceit, he can keep her from learning the truth. Because his only chance at a future with her is by burying his past.
DIRTY CHARMER
Emma Chase is writing about body guards in Wessco? Oh yeah, I am so on board for this series. My ears are already pining away for the accents.
Abigail Haddock is stunning, sensible, and some would say…stuffy. But it's not really her fault. She was raised in one of Wessco's oldest, most affluent, aristocratic families—"stuffy" is their middle name. So is successful. Abby's working overtime to distinguish herself as a top-notch physician, just as her family legacy demands.
She doesn't have time for nonsense.
Tommy Sullivan's all about nonsense.
Sure, he's an elite bodyguard with lethal skills and co-owner of the renowned, S&S Securities Firm—protector of the wealthy and titled. But he's also rowdy, fun and thoroughly irresistible.
Tommy knows how to have a good time, and he's never seen someone more in need of a good time than Abby. Kissing wouldn't hurt either. The lass needs long, wet, filthy kisses—STAT—and he's just the man for the job.
It doesn't take long for a wildly sexy, sinfully satisfying, no-strings attached arrangement to turn into something more. Something sweet and addictive and real. But Tommy and Abby are too royally stubborn to admit it.
Opposites attract, everyone knows that. But can they last—can they love…for forever?
After reading another baby daddy type of novel earlier this year I realized that I liked the premise, who knew? This one sounds like wicked good and with all the feels that I love in my romances. Bring it on.
We met in a trapped elevator.
Emmett was on his way to work, sophisticated and handsome in his tailored suit and tie.
I was on my way to the sperm bank. Awkward, right?
At thirty-five, my life hadn't taken the path I thought it would and I was tired of waiting—I wanted a baby. And I was ready to take matters into my own hands to make it happen.
After our ill-fated elevator encounter, Emmett insisted on taking me to dinner—he also insisted on something else—that I ditch my plan involving a turkey baster and let him do the job. He would be my baby daddy. He was a wealthy and powerful CEO with little interest in diapers or playdates. And since he didn't want kids, I'd be on my own once his bun was in my oven, free to go my own way.
But once his baby was inside me, it was like a switch had been flipped, and I got a whole lot more than I ever bargained for.
This full-length standalone contains a hot, swoonworthy hero, lots of playful banter and some hot baby-making s-e-x! Enjoy.
KEEP HER SAFE
by K.A. Tucker
From the moment I read my first K.A. Tucker novel I knew I had found an author I would follow anywhere and I certainly have. I never knew I could be a fan of romantic suspense but I so am. I am eagerly awaiting this novel and cannot wait until it is in my hands.
Making a Murderer meets Scandal in this story of police corruption, family secrets, and forbidden desire from bestselling author K.A. Tucker, celebrated for her "dark, twisty tale[s]" (Lisa Gardner, author of The Killing Hour) filled with "clever twists and turns" (Publishers Weekly).
Noah Marshall has had a privileged life thanks to his mother, the highly decorated chief of the Austin Police Department. But all that changes the night she reveals a skeleton that's been rattling in her closet for years: she doesn't deserve her commendations or her medals—in fact, she deserves to be locked behind bars for what she did to a fellow officer to save her own reputation. When she finally succumbs to the guilt of destroying an innocent family's life, she leaves Noah alone to carry the burden of this shocking secret, which she makes him vow never to share.
Gracie Reynolds wasn't born into trailer park life, but after ten years of learning how to survive in The Hollow, it's all she knows anymore. At least here people don't care that she is a byproduct of a white mother and a black father. And they certainly don't care that her dad was a corrupt Austin cop. Here, she and her mother can almost forget the shame he brought upon them…until a man who clearly doesn't belong shows up on her doorstep one night, asking questions.
Together, Noah and Gracie set out to uncover the truth about the Austin police department's dark and messy past—but the scandal they uncover is bigger than they bargained for, and goes far higher up than they ever imagined.
Complex, gritty, sexy, and suspenseful, We Sold Our Souls solidifies K.A. Tucker's reputation as one of today's most talented new writers of romantic suspense.
LOVE and OTHER WORDS
This book has been on my list for a while because I adore everything by these two women.
The heart may hide, but it never forgets.
The first women's fiction novel from New York Times and #1 international bestselling author Christina Lauren (Autoboyography, Dating You / Hating You).
Macy Sorensen is settling into an ambitious if emotionally tepid routine: work hard as a new pediatrics resident, plan her wedding to an older, financially secure man, keep her head down and heart tucked away.
But when she runs into Elliot Petropoulos—the first and only love of her life—the careful bubble she's constructed begins to dissolve. Once upon a time, Elliot was Macy's entire world—growing from her gangly teen friend into the man who coaxed her heart open again after the loss of her mother…only to break it on the very night he declared his love for her.
Told in alternating timelines between Then and Now, teenage Elliot and Macy grow from friends to much more—spending weekends and lazy summers together in a house outside of San Francisco reading books, sharing favorite words, and talking through their growing pains and triumphs. As adults, they have become strangers to one another until their chance reunion. Although their memories are obscured by the agony of what happened that night so many years ago, Elliot will come to understand the truth behind Macy's decade-long silence, and will have to overcome the past and himself to revive her faith in the possibility of an all-consuming love.
THE SPRING GIRLS
by Anna Todd
I am a huge fan of Little Women and the fact that Anna Todd has written a modern-day retelling has me curious and eagerly anticipating it's release.
Four sisters desperately seeking the blueprints to life—the modern-day retelling of Louisa May Alcott's Little Women like only Anna Todd (After, Imagines) could do.
The Spring Girls—Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy—are a force of nature on the New Orleans military base where they live. As different as they are, with their father on tour in Iraq and their mother hiding something, their fears are very much the same. Struggling to build lives they can be proud of and that will lift them out of their humble station in life, one year will determine all that their futures can become.
The oldest, Meg, will be an officer's wife and enter military society like so many of the women she admires. If her passion—and her reputation—don't derail her.
Beth, the workhorse of the family, is afraid to leave the house, is afraid she'll never figure out who she really is.
Jo just wants out. Wishing she could skip to graduation, she dreams of a life in New York City and a career in journalism where she can impact the world. Nothing can stop her—not even love.
And Amy, the youngest, is watching all her sisters, learning from how they handle themselves. For better or worse.
With plenty of sass, romance, and drama, The Spring Girls revisits Louisa May Alcott's classic Little Women, and brings its themes of love, war, class, adolescence, and family into the language of the twenty-first century.
This book sounds amazing and she is a local author so you know I am eager for this.
"What a charming, warm, sexy gem of a novel….One of the best books I've read in a while."–Roxane Gay, New York Times bestselling author of Hunger
A groomsman and his last-minute guest are about to discover if a fake date can go the distance in this fun and flirty debut novel.
Agreeing to go to a wedding with a guy she gets stuck with in an elevator is something Alexa Monroe wouldn't normally do. But there's something about Drew Nichols that's too hard to resist.
On the eve of his ex's wedding festivities, Drew is minus a plus one. Until a power outage strands him with the perfect candidate for a fake girlfriend…
After Alexa and Drew have more fun than they ever thought possible, Drew has to fly back to Los Angeles and his job as a pediatric surgeon, and Alexa heads home to Berkeley, where she's the mayor's chief of staff. Too bad they can't stop thinking about the other…
They're just two high-powered professionals on a collision course toward the long distance dating disaster of the century–or closing the gap between what they think they need and what they truly want…


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Research Advisory Committee - current page
The UF Department of Surgery Research Advisory Committee is comprised of nationally recognized scientists within and outside the Department. It serves as a resource for the research endeavors of both the faculty and the house staff. Under the leadership of Scott Berceli, M.D., Ph.D., this group meets at least quarterly, with three main responsibilities: 1) to assist the Chairman with the review of overall research priorities within the Department of Surgery 2) to promote faculty development and to facilitate research directions for individual faculty members, and 3) to assist the research efforts of the general surgical residents, post-doctoral research fellows and medical students. The Research Advisory Committee also determines the scientific agenda for the Department of Surgery Faculty and Resident Research Day.
Current members of the Research Advisory Committee are:
Professor and Vice Chairman of Research, Department of Surgery, Biomedical Engineering
Dejana Braithwaite, Ph.D.
Professor of Epidemiology, Aging and Geriatric Research
Philip Efron, M.D.
Professor of Surgery and Anesthesiology
Professor of Surgery
Shawn Larson, M.D.
Professor of Pediatric Surgery
Tyler Loftus, M.D.
Alicia Mohr, M.D.
Professor and Chief of Acute Care Surgery
Lyle L. Moldawer, Ph.D.
Kerri A. O'Malley, Ph.D.
Ashish K. Sharma, Ph.D.
Ryan M. Thomas, M.D.
Gilbert R. Upchurch Jr., M.D.
Chairman and Professor of Surgery
Kimberly Wollard, Ph.D.
Assistant Director of Research, Department of Surgery
Ali Zarrinpar, M.D., Ph.D.


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What happens if the drug test is positive?
What is done during a drug screening?
What medications come up positive on a drug test?
Is there a drug test during an occupational medical examination?
What is examined during the occupational medical examination?
What can the company doctor examine?
What does the company doctor examine in nursing?
Is the examination by the company doctor compulsory?
What not to tell the company doctor?
Can I be forced to see the company doctor?
Can you refuse the company doctor?
Can you be forced to go to the company doctor?
When does an employee have to see the company doctor?
When can an employer send an employee to the company doctor?
When can you be sent to the company doctor?
When can you be sent to the medical officer?
When can you be sent to the medical examiner?
When can a public health officer be called in?
What can a medical officer decide?
What can the public health officer tell the employer?
If the drug test is positive, this is considered an administrative offence. "The driver's license is often confiscated immediately – even if you are caught stoned as a passenger or cyclist," says addiction expert Leune. Those affected must also prove their drug-free status in a medical-psychological examination.
A rapid drug test can usually be carried out on site without taking blood. The examination is usually carried out using a test strip and saliva, urine or sweat. It tests for the use of cannabis, cocaine, amphetamines, opiates and other common drugs.
Drugs can cause false positives Screening typically includes alcohol, amphetamines, benzodiazepines, marijuana, cocaine, phencyclidine, and opiates. But be careful: Drugs can falsify the result.
The explicit intention is described for the laboratory examination of blood and urine, deviating tests are not permitted. For example, the answer to the question of whether a company doctor carries out a drug test is clearly no. No drug test may be carried out during the company medical examination.
An occupational medical check-up is intended to assess the stresses and hazards an employee is exposed to during their working hours. Based on this, the attending company doctor analyzes which measures are necessary to improve working conditions.
The tasks of the company doctor are in particular: Advising employers and employees on all questions of medical occupational safety. Support in assessing working conditions (risk assessment)
At the company doctor: meeting experts Many go to an occupational health examination, get vaccinated, have their blood drawn, have their blood pressure and pulse measured, their eyes tested, bend down and up again, cough into their groins, dress and undress and then leave.
Companies are obligated to offer (mandatory, optional) or provide (optional) preventive occupational health care for their employees before starting hazardous work in accordance with the Ordinance on Occupational Health Care (ArbmedVV).
If a company medical examination is permitted, this does not mean that the company doctor may pass on all the information collected to the employer. The company doctor must observe medical confidentiality if he does not wish to be liable to prosecution under Section 203 of the Criminal Code.
Do I have to see the company doctor? No, says Sven Thora. There is a right to free choice of doctor – and this also applies in the employment relationship. Occasionally there are clauses in the employment contract that restrict the choice of doctor.
Participation in regular company medical examinations may not be refused. Frankfurt/Main (dpa/lhe) – If employees refuse to take part in regular company medical examinations, the company can release them and withhold their salary.
Answer: The basis for occupational health care is the Ordinance on Occupational Health Care (ArbMedVV). In principle, an employee has a free choice of doctor. Employees cannot therefore be forced to be examined by their employer's company doctor.
According to Section 7 (2) DGUV regulation 1, an employer may not employ employees who are clearly unable to carry out their work without endangering themselves or others with this (specific) activity.
If the employee is only sick for a few days, it will not help to call in the medical service of the health insurance company. By the way, sending the employee to the company doctor (if you have one) is not an option.
If a yellow certificate of incapacity for work is presented, an illness can be assumed. Therefore, the boss must not ask for a visit to the medical officer without reason. However, if the employer has reasonable doubts about the attested incapacity to work, he can demand that you go to the public health officer.
In general, employers are allowed to request medical certificates from their employees from the third day of illness. If you are ill, you must be able to prove this – a certificate from a doctor of your choice is usually sufficient.
The employee is obliged to undergo a medical examination at the request of the employer if there are justified doubts as to whether he is only temporarily prevented from working due to illness or whether he is permanently unable to work or work.
The public health officer is usually called in to determine whether the long-term ill civil servant is permanently unfit for work and needs to be retired, or whether there is partial incapacity for work, i.e. the civil servant is capable of a certain residual capacity.
What does a public health officer actually do?Regular duties. A medical officer usually works in the official sector, usually at a health department. reintegration management. Doubts about incapacity. classified diagnosis. No reason to worry.
Just like any doctor, the company doctor is subject to medical confidentiality. He may not inform the employer about what is entrusted to him or about the results of the investigation. If he breaks medical confidentiality, he is liable to prosecution.
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package com.intellij.ide;

import com.intellij.openapi.project.Project;
import com.intellij.openapi.util.Ref;
import com.intellij.util.messages.Topic;
import org.jetbrains.annotations.NotNull;
import org.jetbrains.annotations.Nullable;

/**
 * Listener for application lifecycle events.
 *
 * @author yole
 */
public interface AppLifecycleListener {
  Topic<AppLifecycleListener> TOPIC = Topic.create("Application lifecycle notifications", AppLifecycleListener.class);

  void appFrameCreated(final String[] commandLineArgs, @NotNull Ref<Boolean> willOpenProject);

  void appStarting(@Nullable Project projectFromCommandLine);

  /**
   * Called when a project frame is closed.
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  void projectFrameClosed();

  /**
   * Called if the project opening was cancelled or failed because of an error.
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  void projectOpenFailed();

  /**
   * Called when the welcome screen is displayed.
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  void welcomeScreenDisplayed();

  /**
   * Fired before saving settings and before final 'can exit?' check. App may end up not closing if some of the
   * {@link com.intellij.openapi.application.ApplicationListener} listeners return false from their {@code canExitApplication}
   * method.
   */
  void appClosing();

  abstract class Adapter implements AppLifecycleListener {
    @Override
    public void appFrameCreated(String[] commandLineArgs, @NotNull Ref<Boolean> willOpenProject) { }

    @Override
    public void appStarting(Project projectFromCommandLine) { }

    @Override
    public void projectFrameClosed() { }

    @Override
    public void projectOpenFailed() { }

    @Override
    public void welcomeScreenDisplayed() { }

    @Override
    public void appClosing() { }
  }
}


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