Alias: The Vampire, Monster, Beast, etc.
Personality: Previously a happy and content dragon, Equinox now believes she is a hated monster, finding little joy in everything. She is rather cynical and being around her tends to make one depressed since she's one of those people who are never happy and always look on the bad side of things. Equinox often finds ways to express her views and opinions, but it's not very often that it's shown. She is a dragon who is standoffish and stays away from others. She is afraid of meeting new people in fear of being shunned and scaring them away.
However, despite her fear rooting from her Vampirism, Equinox does not believe her condition is a bad thing. She is happy that she has it and is even honored since she's the only vampire left on Pyyria. However, it is like a bad luck charm, but it's often Equinox herself who brings bad fortune to herself rather than her condition.
The only emotion Equinox is capable of feeling is fear. Otherwise, she is completely emotionless and has no feelings of joy or sadness despite always looking at the bad side of things. If Equinox's appearance isn't unnerving to you, then her blank slate of an attitude should be. However, there is a way to unlock her emotions so she could feel again. . .
~Even though she's a hybrid of the SkyWings, she can still go pretty fast. Sure, not as fast as Purebreds but still fast.
~Equinox's dark scales help her blend in well at night.
~She is a clever little thing and can solve puzzles and brain teasers with ease. This also means she can read the facial expressions of others well.
~Like all vampires, Equinox has a drastic weakness to fire and sunlight. She burns VERY easily and cannot heal her wounds when she's out in the sun. Much like the legend with Icarus, if she flies too close to the sun her wings can burn. This also gives her a weakness to FireWings, despite her having a teeny tiny drop of FireWing blood in her own veins.
~Equinox's monstrous appearance can scare others away, with her ugly burn marks and intimidating fangs. This makes her almost unapproachable.
~As said before, Equinox lacks emotions, so she doesn't feel sympathy for others and is rather uncaring.
Appearance: Equinox looks nothing like her former self: a pretty pink dragon. Now, due to never feeding off blood for years, she has a twisted look that makes her existence as a monster obvious. She still has the lean, slender build of most SkyWings but doesn't have the common yellow scales of them. Her primary color is black with a white underbelly. She has white swirl marks on her hips, along with crimson freckles. Red stripes go down her neck and tail. Her back has a line of small red spines, but it ends before her tail begins. Her tail ends with a tip that resembles a cross. Equinox has a particular white mark on her face that resembles a skull, and it covers her whole snout. She has red horns. Like all SkyWings, her wings are very large. Her wing membranes are red. One can see Equinox's ribs as well, and she has ugly burn marks all over her from a particular point in her history. Her fangs go past her lower lip.
Equinox carries a trait from her mother into her vampirism: a simple stamp in the center of her chest. This stamp is more like an opal imbedded into her. Equinox cannot remove it herself. . . But someone she trusts can. This person would be a mate or a potential mate, and once this thing is removed is when Equinox will be able to feel emotions once again.
Hatchlings: Probably not. Who would want baby vampires running around everywhere biting people?
Equinox was hatched alongside her brother in the SkyWing Tribe to Moka and Akreious. Her brother disappeared at a very young age as did her mother, which made Equinox be raised alone by her father. She was hatched during the reign of Kokoro, and during her younger years her father was deemed Lieutenant of the SkyWings. However, he disappeared as well, which made Equinox alone. During her Trainee days she somehow stumbled across her mother again, but she disappeared once again.
See, Moka was perhaps the only vampire in Pyyria, and Equinox was given that unique trait through genes. In her days as a Trainee keeping her hunger for blood sated was not that tough. However, as she grew up, she realized how biting the necks of her fellow SkyWings could be very harmful, so Equinox stopped feeding for the good of her Tribe. What she didn't know was that what would happen to a vampire after a long time foregoing a meal of blood.
Equinox's whole appearance changed drastically seemingly overnight, and she looked like a monster. Afraid of what her fellow SkyWings would think, she flew away before anyone could see her, but there was one problem. Vampires have a weakness to the sun, so while Equinox was flying the sunlight burned her scales, leaving scars for her to remember. She found a home within the rogue lands but can only go out at nighttime. Equinox is living a painful, emotionless life. A vampire goes in a lot of pain and drastic changes when they haven't fed in a long time. Over the years she lost her emotions. What she doesn't know is that after decades without blood, a vampire can go insane.


In preparation for the 2018 election cycle, the Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) updated the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) and Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB). The Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA) requires FVAP to prescribe both standard forms, which are accepted by all States and territories in elections for federal office. Service members, their eligible family members, and overseas citizens may use the FPCA to register to vote, request absentee ballots, and update contact information. If they do not receive their requested absentee ballot from their State, they can vote using the FWAB as a backup ballot. The forms are available on the Federal Voter Assistance Program website.
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We reviewed Project Passport World History Study: Ancient Egypt by Homeschool in the Woods.
I have read much about Home School in the Woods, but always shied away from the curriculum, because we just aren't lapbook kind of people. I should probably clarify and say that mommy isn't really a lapbook kind of person. Despite that, the many times I've visited the Home School in the Woods website, there has always been a lapbook topic that has caught my eye and the company makes lapbooking look fun.
We were given the opportunity to review the Project Passport World History Study: Ancient Egypt. The curriculum is geared towards students in the third through eighth grades, so a family with a wide age range of children would be able to complete the material together. This Home School in the Woods lapbook takes your student through the ancient land of Egypt as they learn about the architecture, art, government, music, religion and more of that period. Some of the covered information includes The Egyptian calendar; their beliefs on the Creation and the afterlife; mathematics; The Rosetta Stone and more.
The lessons are available on a CD or as a download, which we received and is easily saved. One of the things I really like about Homeschool in the Woods curriculum is you don't have to hunt for the specific material that is needed to complete the lesson. Everything is laid out well and labeled. The files that are needed are provided as PDFs.
There are 25 stops on your journey through Ancient Egypt and each one has lessons that apply. The introduction provides detailed information as it walks you through what to expect over the study period. Homeschool in the Woods includes the curriculum as well as a list of all of the pieces needed to complete the lapbook. Yes, you do have to print it to use it.
Another cool feature is the list of covered material presented in the introduction links to whatever page it is referring to. So, again, you don't have to hunt for the pieces you need to complete the curriculum. Everything is referenced and you click on the link when you are ready to use or if you prefer to put all of the lessons together before starting.
We have been studying American history and taking a break to tour Ancient Egypt was fun. We spent about one week on a stop.
All of us really liked the timelines. Timelines are interesting, because they provide a quick walk through history as it notes significant events. I know there are a lot of other things that happen that may not get mentioned, but they are a great reference for quick date-specific events.
We spent more time on the writing assignments than we did on the crafts. There are a number of projects to work on, but I wanted to get more of the history. My children also liked the MP3 audio stories that are included.
As I stated earlier, lapbooking is not a favorite of mine. Okay, I have a love-hate relationship with lapbooking. I love the idea, but sometimes, all of the crafting and hands-on gets to be a bit much. Granted, you don't have to do everything. I found that preparing the lessons ahead of time and telling my children what were going to do instead of allowing them to pick and choose projects for each lesson, that gave me more control over our time and reduce the amount of preparation for the lessons. I eventually allowed them to go through and work on the hands-on projects they found interesting. If you love lapbooking, you will definitely love Homeschool in the Woods.
For the information that is included in the study, I would say the price is quite reasonable for a history curriculum that you could probably finish in a few weeks or use it as the foundation/spine for the suggested eight to 12 weeks the subject. Hey, you don't have to be a fan of lapbooking to use and enjoy this curriculum.
Home School in the Woods is available for $33.95 as a download and $34.95. 95 on CD.


The City of Coppell has undertaken a comprehensive evaluation of its policies, programs, and facilities to determine the extent to which individuals with disabilities may be restricted in their access to City services and activities. The ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan is significant in that it establishes the City's ongoing commitment to the development and maintenance of policies, programs, and facilities that accommodate all of its citizenry.
The purpose of the Transition Plan is to provide the framework for achieving equal access to the City of Coppell's programs, services, and activities within a reasonable timeframe. The City's elected officials and staff believe accommodating disabled persons is essential to good customer service, the quality of life City of Coppell residents seek to enjoy, and to provide effective governance. This Plan has been prepared after careful study of all of the City's programs, services, and activities.
This is the opportunity for the public to review and comment on the transition plan draft prior to finalization.
How is the city doing in regards to accessibility?
Do you have concerns about particular areas in town? Please describe.
Do you have suggestions for improvement?
Vivyon Bowman, ADA Coordinator at vbowman@coppelltx.gov.
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a civil rights law that mandates equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. The ADA prohibits discrimination in access to jobs, public accommodations, government services, public transportation, and telecommunications. Title II of the ADA also requires that all Programs, Services, and Activities (PSAs) of public entities provide equal access for individuals with disabilities.
The City of Coppell is obligated to observe all requirements of Title I in its employment practices; Title II in its policies, programs, and services; any parts of Titles IV and V that apply to the City and its programs, services, or facilities; and all requirements specified in the 2010 ADA Standards and 2011 Proposed Accessibility Guidelines for Pedestrian Facilities in the Public Right-of-Way (PROWAG) that apply to facilities and other physical holdings.
Development of a Transition Plan to schedule the removal of the barriers uncovered by the self-evaluation process.
The Transition Plan will become a working document until all barriers have been addressed.


Anorexia is often seen as an illness of teenage girls, but the problem can affect boys, too, and children of pre-teenage years. If you have a family member or friend who is affected by anorexia, you'll know that it is a far more complex problem than just a slimming diet that has gone too far. For many sufferers, getting back to a healthy weight and way of eating takes years of struggle and heartache, both for themselves and the people around them. Sadly, some never make it back to health, despite the best efforts of the medical profession.
Serotonin, one of the brain's four key mood regulators, is made from the amino acid L-tryptophan. Few foods contain high amounts of this amino acid, and the serotonin level can drop too low within seven hours of tryptophan depletion. When levels drop, this can cause feelings of depression and low self-esteem. It can also cause obsessive thoughts or behaviours, such as excessive calorie-counting or purging.
Julia's experience with her patients is that supplementation with the missing nutrients and amino-acids breaks this vicious circle and enables the sufferer to become well where psychological approaches have not worked. Unfortunately this nutritional approach is as yet poorly recognized within mainstream medicine. But practitioners of it do exist and finding out more about it may well be the step that finally helps the sufferer back onto the road to recovery.
Of course, not all very thin people are anorexic. But many parents today worry that the constant preoccupation of the media and fashion industry with slimness puts their children at risk of anorexia. Apart from trying to instil in their children healthier ideas about the ideal body shape and eating proper meals, what can they do? Well, following on from the experiences of Julia Ross and others, a crucial step would seem to be to protect children from the biochemical brain changes which characterize anorexia by ensuring they have adequate protein and micronutrients such as vitamin B1 and zinc in their diet. It seems likely that those who are most exposed to the risk are junk food or sparse eaters who may be deficient in crucial nutrients, and 'vegetarians' who simply exclude meat and other animal protein from their diet without thought of how they will replace it with other sources of protein.


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Update: The Manchester United 2021-22 home kit was debuted in today's friendly against Derby County.
Made by Adidas and featuring TeamViewer as front and Kohler sleeve sponsors, the Manchester United 2021-22 home jersey was just launched by the Premier League runners-up.
Manchester United 21-22 Home Kit
Check out the Adidas Manchester United 21-22 home shirt below.
The Adidas Manchester United 2021-2022 jersey introduces a clean look in 'real red' and off-white - it's the same red that was used on the current 20-21 home shirt, too.
The entire design of the Manchester United 21-22 home shirt is very clean and much different from the previous iteration. The only thing going on in terms of prints or graphic is a very subtle striping pattern that appears throughout the front, sleeves and back.
This style is inspired by the home shirts of the 1960s, which saw the club enjoy a highly successful period with the likes of George Best, Bobby Charlton and Denis Law playing for the Red Devils.
The accents on the Manchester United 2021-22 home shirt are 'cloud white', which is slightly darker than regular white. It was used for Arsenal's 20-21 away shirt. The color is used for the Adidas logo on the front as well as the 3 Stripes on the shoulders. The collar, which is a bit broader than a regular crew-neck and the sleeve cuffs also have this color.
Adidas combines the Manchester United 21-22 football shirt with Cloud White shorts and Black socks.
The new Manchester United 21-22 home kit was launched on July 15th, 2021.
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Alison is a very famous American Journalist. After having struggled a lot and having had earned tremendous respect, Alison's fans must know that her net worth has soared to $2 Million. We'll let you know how he got such success.
Talking about her education qualifications, she attended Nova High School for her education. Later, she joined the American University to get her B.A. degree. She got her fellowship through the Scripps Howard New Media Fellowship at Columbia University in 2001. Later on, because of her talent, she was hired by CNN with her base in New York City. Since 2008, she has been working for the channel.
She is Jewish and follows Judaism as her religion.
At the beginning her career as a journalist, she was working for the Sinclair Broadcast Group and Hearst-Argyle. She has gathered a lot of experience working with several different networks and channels. She has also worked for the channels like WPEC-TV, WFLX-TV, and many others. She was also associated with the Energy Newslive.com as a business Correspondent.
To mention about her works, she has covered important news during her tenure and interviewed famous people from around the world. For her work, she has been awarded many times. She was given the Florid AP award for the Best Spot News in 1999. She also received a Fellow from the International Radio and TV Society in 1993.
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Kosik is 45 already! But despite her age, she still looks young and vibrant. She has one of the best dressing senses in the industry. In front of the camera, she always knows how to present herself professionally. She also believes in maintaining her figure by regular exercise and balanced diet.
Currently, she is married to her longtime boyfriend, Adam Huckett. The couple seems to enjoy their married life. They also have a beautiful daughter named Daisy Mae Hackett. There isn't any rumor of her dating anyone right now. So, it is unlikely that she is going to divorce Hackett.
It wasn't her first marriage with Adam. She was previously married to someone, but the name of the husband is unknown. Their relationship couldn't long last, and they got separated and divorced. After that, she was in a relationship with Pat Bergeson, and they also ended their marriage with a divorce.
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She has always been such a dedicated professional and her dedication, and hard work has elevated her to her present position. Today, many youngsters regard her as their role model.
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Positives of St. Ephrem
March 6, 2006 by Jan Bear Leave a Comment
O Lord and Master of my life,
Take from me the spirit of sloth, despair, lust of power and idle talk,
But give rather the spirit of chastity, humility, patience and love to your servant.
Yea, Lord and King, grant me to see my own faults and not judge my brother,
For you are blessed unto ages of ages.
A while back, I wrote about the negative line of the Prayer of St. Ephrem, and my parish priest challenged me to get to the positives before Lent. I thought it was unlikely, given that I'd taken 15 years to learn the negatives, but I have collected a few thoughts.
Here's the line I'm referring to as the positives: "Give rather the spirit of chastity, humility, patience and love to your servant." I had expected to find that the positives filled slots left by departing negatives or that there would be some kind of neat parallel between the lines. Instead the reality is much richer and more complicated.
The word "chastity," in the way most people understand it, has come to be entirely sexual, and in the licentious general culture of our time, "chastity" even has a connotation of being unhealthy or ridiculous. But the Greek word is sofrosini, "wholeness."
To be whole is to "have it together," to be complete, integrated — drawing on the related Latin root, to have integrity. St. Paul told the Corinthians that sexual promiscuity joins a person to various sexual partners, leaving him scattered, and we have a bit of understanding what that means when we say out our attention is scattered — we're here and there, but not present where we are.
In this moment is the only place my life is happening, and I lose too much of my life by being elsewhere while appearing to be here. In Charles Williams' novel War in Heaven, there's a stone that gives its holder whatever he wishes for. One character thinks he can go into the future and make a killing at the stock market or something, and as a test, he wishes himself a half hour into the future. What really happens is that he moves his decision-making capacity out of the present time and spends the rest of his life reacting to what he's already done — in this instance having killed a man. Williams' description of the character's vague memories of having done the murder exactly fits my vague memories when I've interacted inattentively.
Chastity is like being a grownup driving a school bus. In the back, feelings and passions, fears and wishes and expectations, nostalgia and regrets vie for the bus driver's attention. They want to stop here or go faster or change direction. There may be a reason to stop, speed up or change direction, but I need to keep my adult decision-making capacity, in harmony with the Holy Spirit, as the driver.
Humility makes its natural and sometimes painful appearance when I realize how often I've let the kids drive the bus. But beyond that, thinking through this line of the prayer, I made a list of the things that tempt me away from sofrosini. It was a short, unscientific survey, but I learned how often the voices in the back of the bus were saying, "I don't want to be [there]," or "I don't want to do [that]," or "I don't have time for [that]." Humility doesn't say, "I deserve better." Humility doesn't say a lot, in fact, except maybe to repeat St. Paul's description of love, "Love suffers long and is kind . . ." (1 Cor. 13:4-8). Humility doesn't keep us from working to improve our situation, but it begins here, in this moment, with the reality at hand.
Patience also follows sofrosini, and, oddly, not so painfully. Without sofrosini, the effort to be patient is a battle of will against hurry, a sort of teeth-gritting, watch-watching, "Will you hurry up?" on the inside and a tight smile on the outside. But when I do have the adult driving the bus, each moment has its own purpose, and having to slow down is a gift to at least one of the kids in the back of the bus — so I can enjoy that short sense of leisure.
St. Paul's description of love is worth repeating here, because it captures the interplay of the positives in this line: "Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil; does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth; bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never fails."
Finally, a few words on the next line of St. Ephrem's prayer: "Grant me to see my own faults and not judge my brother." Seeing one's own faults is an aid to humility, but I've learned something new about judging.
I've always thought that warnings against judging one's neighbor have to do with negative judgments — and misunderstanding the meaning and effect of "judgment," tended to narrow it to judging someone's eternal disposition. But my search for sofrosini has taught me that even positive or neutral judgments can damage a relationship. I heard a fairly famous author say, "You don't meet people at zero anymore. They think they know things about you, and they project things on you." This is not about the poor, misfortunate author — she wasn't even complaining, just saying — but an illustration of how even positive expectations can interfere with truly seeing a person.
In another example, I had classified a woman I know as "not very adept with mechanical things." I had put her in that box in order to overcome a tendency toward impatience with her mistakes with mechanical things, so it was well meant — and possibly true — but I was glad I happened to be working on sofrosini when she asked me a computer question one evening, because it reminded me to be still and listen to her question — in other words, to open the box and see if she really fit in it. She didn't, actually, and the conversation was more interesting and profitable to both of us than it would have been if I hadn't bothered to open the box.
I suppose it's necessary to say that I'm confident that St. Paul and St. Ephrem are not asking us to deny history, to disregard proven dangers or to ignore the intuition that is one of the voices sofrosini should pay attention to in the back of the bus. But most of the time, what I'm afraid of is not actual danger, but rather discomfort or embarrassment or something that won't do me any lasting harm at all.
What I've learned from short forays into sofrosini is that it's not just a moral good — "good for you," like some nasty medicine — but an existential good — adventurous, exciting, sometimes scary, and dotted with delightful surprises — "life and more abundantly," as Christ said. Another thing is that it doesn't take years of disciplined practice; it takes only this moment and my undivided attention. I've been surprised to find that St. Ephrem's prayer — rather than being something dour and self-flagellating — can be a door into the richness and potential of the moment.
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A New York Couple Escapes the City Life in This 1920s Shelter Island Abode
Stephen Treffinger, Photographs by Jason Penney,
For years, interior designer Rhea White and architect Steve Schappacher lived and worked in Manhattan and spent weekends on Shelter Island. But once they were on the island, they found it increasingly difficult to leave. "We dreaded Sunday nights," recalls Schappacher. "And pretty soon, Sunday nights turned into Monday nights, and then Tuesday nights." The summer before they became permanent residents, they spent only seven or eight nights in the city, so "we decided to refocus and move to the island full time."
"Between our mortgage payment and the parking garage payment and everything else," White adds, "we were spending around $2,600 a night. We could get a kick-ass hotel room for $2,600 a night!" Even so, White remained apprehensive about the move at first, not fully committed to the idea of not living in the city. "To this day, half our garage on Shelter Island contains a lot of stuff from our city apartment. Just in case I got nervous one day and had to go back."
Not to worry: The pair, who are the principals of the firm SchappacherWhite Architecture, still get out and about. They recently completed Wm. Farmer & Sons, a restaurant, shop, and boardinghouse in Hudson, New York, for an entrepreneurial couple they met at a friend's birthday party, and they're also at work on a large renovation of an 1820s farmhouse in Bridgehampton, a restoration of a mid-20th-century-modern Ulrich Franzen house in Essex, Connecticut, and a ground-up structure in Mill Valley, California—not to mention several projects on Shelter Island.
The couple originally lived in a small farmhouse on Shelter Island and didn't take local jobs, preferring to keep a safe distance between work and pleasure. But they couldn't resist signing on for a handful of architecturally driven projects nearby, which led to the realization that their home was far too cramped to accommodate both their professional and personal life.
Their new house, which dates from the 1920s, was originally a single-room cottage with a stone fireplace. Added onto over the years, it had become an agglomeration of not particularly attractive little buildings and enclosed porches. Schappacher and White ended up demoing about 50 percent of it, while trying to maintain the integrity of the component parts. Then they expanded it, creating a nonlinear layout that they say they probably wouldn't have done had they started from scratch, and turned the freestanding former garage into their office, increasing their commute from none to about 20 seconds.
The new office is a boon, considering that the house sits on the easternmost edge of Ram Island, a remote extension of already remote Shelter Island, accessible only by causeways. "When it snows," White says, "we turn on the outside lights so the snowplows realize there's somebody here and come and plow the road. It gets a little desolate, but we love it." The house's distant locale calls for regular entertaining, often in the form of large dinner parties—sometimes for as many as 20 people—so the kitchen is necessarily immense. "People always say they want to help at our parties," White says with a laugh, "but what they really want to do is sit around and drink and watch you work!" Fortunately, Schappacher has plenty of room to cook, and everybody else can socialize and mingle around the 14-foot island without knocking into one another. "One friend said to us, 'This isn't a kitchen, it's a loft,' and that was the idea," says Schappacher.
Furnishings in the kitchen and throughout the house tend to hew closely to a chic, stark palette of black, white, and taupe—much like a modern Manhattan aerie. Deeply layered textures, from nubby linen fabrics to the hand-scraped floors, make up for the lack of color. "Our friends are such a colorful cast of characters already," White says, "that we don't want our house to compete with them."
Not that their place, all polished and new, can't hold its own. In fact, White feels so at home that she considers herself a true Shelter Islander now. "We've been here several years," she says. "I think we can finally have that garage sale."
A version of this article appeared in the September/October 2016 issue of HC&G (Hamptons Cottages & Gardens) with the headline: Island Outpost.
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Senate advances measure to ban requiring people to use smart guns
By: Howard Fischer, Capitol Media Services	March 30, 2017
Saying the technology is unproven and potentially dangerous, state senators today advanced legislation to block any state or local law allowing people to purchase only "smart" guns.
Part of what is in HB2216 precludes any sort of mandatory tracking technology on guns. That includes not only being able to locate weapons using GPS technology, but also having weapons that can send out an electronic message when they have been fired.
But most of the debate revolved around the development of weapons that know who is supposed to be able to fire it, and, more to the point, who is not. And HB2216, if it becomes law, says what's offered for sale in Arizona can't be limited to those guns.
That stance bothered Sen. Steve Farley, D-Tucson.
"This technology holds the promise of potentially, particularly with fingerprint recognition before it's able to be triggered, of stopping the horrible tragedy of children finding a gun, playing with it, and then killing themselves or others," he said. Farley said the same is true of a teen who is depressed taking his or her own life.
But Sen. John Kavanagh, R-Fountain Hills, said the flaw in those arguments is that the technology is not yet perfected. And the result, he said, is someone who and is rightly entitled to use the weapon may find it not working when needed.
Anyway, he said, it's not like anything in the legislation precludes Arizonans from buying one of these guns.
"It simply prevents any government entity from mandating that's the only type of weapon you can buy," Kavanagh said.
None of that satisfied Farley who argued, in essence, that guns without this technology are essentially defective products because of how dangerous they are. And that, he said, should make the sale of anything other than smart guns illegal.
"You can't buy certain car seats that have proven defective," Farley said. And, he added, the Consumer Product Safety Commission bans the sale of items that cause death and injury.
"Sometimes, when there's the possibility of saving innocent lives, you have to mandate something in order to make it happen," he said.
Several companies have been looking at the technology that is designed to ensure that only those authorized to use a weapon can actually get it to fire.
One example involves the use of some sort of radio-frequency fob or ring. Only if the weapon is in the proximity of that device will it work.
Another is similar to existing technology that allows a computer user to sign in and unlock the device with a fingerprint.
Kavanagh argued none of that is ready for prime time.
"The finger might be dirty," he said. "When the person needs the gun for self-defense, it won't work."
And then there are situations where the gun owner has been incapacitated.
"You might want a friend or a relative nearby to be able to use the weapon," Kavanagh said. "They would not be able to use it if they were not part of the system."
Farley sniffed at the argument that the technology may not yet be fully perfected.
He said the federal government mandated the installation of seat belts in vehicles in the 1960s, long before they were as effective as they are now.
"That doesn't mean we should have banned people from being able to mandate seat belt use," Farley said. "And it saved lives even before it was perfected."
Now, he said, seat belt technology is better at saving lives.
"So, you shouldn't in advance stop people from mandating a technology that can save lives just because it doesn't absolutely work perfectly yet," Farley said.
Sen. Martin Quezada, D-Glendale, told colleagues they don't need to look far for situations where smart-gun technology would have saved a life.
He cited an incident last week in Phoenix, where a 9-year-old was killed by his 2-year-old brother. In that case, Quezada said, the younger boy found a gun that parents had left "laying around" the house.
"And a life was lost," he said.
Quezada said this isn't the kind of technology that should draw the opposition of gun-rights groups.
"We're not taking guns away from people who have the right to be using them," he said.
But Kavanagh noted that's only part of the objection to smart weapons. He said there's also "the problem with tracking," referring to the ability for someone to use GPS to track a weapon and also be able to tell when it was fired.
The measure now needs a final roll-call vote. The House already has given preliminary approval to legislation with similar language.
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This is rich: Kavanagh arguing that smart-gun technology is dangerous.
…Implying that guns that aren't "smart" are safe. Or at least, safer.
Prove it, Senator. Go to a firing range and see which gun does the most damage to the target.
Now imagine the target as a human being. Dumb gun wins. You can reason that well, right?
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While nearly half the $12.3 billion is going to K-12 education, the proposed spending plan by Gov. Doug Ducey also carves out dollars for some new and expanded programs and priorities.


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Nick and Vince: the party's dual leadership for the election campaign
by Stephen Tall on March 8, 2010
Visitors to the Lib Dem website – www.libdems.org.uk – will notice a new 'splash' page has recently been put up to greet them. Here's what it looks like:
It's worth highlighting for two reasons:
1. The emphasis on fairness and the party's policy – unique among the three main parties – of cutting income tax for the majority of British people by raising the tax threshold to £10,000;
2. The emphasis on the dual leadership of Nick and Vince. It's hard to imagine Labour producing a similar image of Gordon and Harriet, or the Tories with David and William. Yet the Lib Dem leader is happy to share the space with his deputy. True, of course, Vince is a vote-winner. But it's still a risk, for Nick personally and for the party, as the media will pounce on any seeming difference of message between the two of them (remember the Two Davids campaign of '87?). The upside is equally clear: here's a team which combines youth and wisdom, energy and experience.
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I'm sure you didn't mean it like this and were just referring to the message but I have met Vince a few times and he never bloody stops so I think the "energy" thing applies not just to Clegg but to Cable too!
by Mark Reckons on March 8, 2010 at 11:48 am. Reply #
I'm delighted that the party feels confident enough to push this image, I think it's definitely the right way forward (and could only be improved by one of them having a sex change) – however, given the recent furore over the Cameron airbrushing, it would've been good to use an image that doesn't have an appearance of Photoshop. Vince's earlobe looks like it's in a state of constant vibration, and the masking on Nick's suit shoulders looks very rushed. It looks like a composite of two images.
by Rob F on March 8, 2010 at 7:29 pm. Reply #


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A Year of Dubious Performances in Asia
If Asians named a person of the year, someone who brought surprise, intrigue and economic impact to the region, the choice would be Mother Nature.
From earthquakes in Japan and New Zealand to floods in the Philippines and Thailand to Chinese droughts to volcanic eruptions in Indonesia, this was a year overrun by nature's fury. Food shortages and the effects of climate change challenged governments and inflation rates as rarely before.
Other forces of nature, meanwhile, ran out of steam. The most surprising thing about Kim Jong-il's death is that we were so surprised. Time was never on the side of the hard-living North Korean leader after a 2008 stroke. Yet, the world seemed to think the laws of science no longer applied to Kim. Unstoppable China also showed signs of being subject to a set of laws — those of economics, which guarantee that rapid growth inevitably slows.
As 2011 draws to a close, 10 awards are in order for the countries, people and companies that shaped Asia's tumultuous year — natural disasters aside.
H omer Simpson Award: T o the hapless crowd at Tokyo Electric Power Co., whose corruption and negligence turned Japan's March 11 earthquake and tsunami into the worst crisis since Chernobyl. Japan's nuclear industry was proved to be no sounder than that of the fictional Springfield Nuclear Power Plant, where, th e bumbling Homer heads safety. Only for Japan's 126 million people, there's nothing to laugh about.
Ready or Not Award: To Kim Jong-un, the 20-something son expected to replace Kim Jong-il. Grandfather Kim Il-sung spent decades preparing his son to take over in 1994. Kim Jong-il had far less time to show his successor the ropes. Get him a copy of "Dictatorships for Dummies."
Reality TV Award: To Philippine President Benigno Aquino, for offering nary a dull moment. First, he stood up to the Catholic Church's stance against contraception and family planning. Then he went after the billions of dollars watchdog groups say Ferdinand Marcos looted during his 21 years in power. Next, he arrested predecessor Gloria Arroyo on corruption charges. And you think things are tense in Washington?
Overwhelmed Freshman Award: To Yingluck Shinawatra, the fresh-faced prime minister of Thailand. With her unsteady handling of massive floods that breached Bangkok's defenses, Yingluck confirmed concerns that she is both unqualified for the job and a proxy for her brother Thaksin Shinawatra, who was ousted from the premiership in 2006 amid huge street protests.
Coming Out Party Award: To Burma, for shocking the globe by taking steps toward democracy. If you told Hillary Clinton a year ago that she would be in Rangoon and embracing Aung Sang Suu Kyi, the secretary of state might have laughed. It makes you wonder whether Pope Benedict XVI will soon get an invite.
Underdog Award: To Anna Hazare, whose hunger strike shook India. Only history will tell if the anti-corruption movement touched off by the Gandhian social activist will drive the change India's inefficient economy needs. It's a dialog that India must have if it's going to keep up with China.
Grrl Power Award: To Julia Gillard, the Australian prime minister who is thriving in a man's world. After toppling predecessor Kevin Rudd in a June 2010 party coup, word was that Gillard wouldn't last. Today, she's running an economy that's the envy of the developed world and planning to lead the Labor Party to the next election in 2013. Gillard is also working to increase female participation in Australia's executive suites. Good on you, mate.
Clueless Executive Award: Although it's hard to top Japan's Tepco for dismal leadership, Olympus deserves honorable mention for a scandal that left a $1.3 billion hole in its balance sheet and President Shuichi Takayama struggling to save the company's board. And the next recall by Sony, which is on course for a fourth straight annual loss, should be chairman Howard Stringer.
Contrarian Indicator Award: To Standard & Poor's, which might as well have flashed a "buy" signal on American debt when it cut the United States' AAA rating in August. Far from fleeing the dollar, investors — many of them from Asia — loaded up anew on US Treasuries. Does that signify complete distrust of our credit-rating system, or what?
Meredith Whitney Award: To Muddy Waters, the Hong Kong-based short-seller that claimed to have found financial shenanigans at timberland owner Sino-Forest. Whitney's 2007 prediction that Citigroup's dividend was i n danger — it was later cut — drew denials and rebukes. Muddy Waters's report, initially disputed, is looking more accurate by the day. Among the investors tripped up was John Paulson, he of the colossally profitable bet on subprime mortgages.
It's fitting that the final award concerns China, because Asia's prospects are so dependent on the region's dominant economic power. Maybe next year is when we will find out if Sino-Forest was an anomaly or a microcosm of the Chinese growth miracle. If it's the latter, then what Mother Nature served up this year might seem tame by comparison.
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Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & SMRT - Installation of Crossover Track Near Canberra MRT Station
Canberra MRT Station crossover track
Parts of North-South Line Affected over
Vesak Day Long Weekend
1. To facilitate installation works for a crossover track near the new Canberra MRT station, parts of the North-South Line (NSL) will be closed over the Vesak Day long weekend from 18 to 20 May 2019. During this three-day period, shuttle bus services will be available for affected commuters.
2. Admiralty and Sembawang MRT stations will be closed for three days from 18 to 20 May. Additionally, Yishun, Khatib and Yio Chu Kang MRT stations will be closed on 20 May. Normal train services will resume on 21 May.
3. Over the three-day period, works to remove existing tracks, installation of the new crossover track, as well as testing and commissioning of signalling software for the newly-installed tracks will be carried out throughout the day.
Alternative Transport Options
4. Apart from the above stations, service on the rest of NSL will run as per normal throughout the long weekend. Shuttle Bus Service 10 will ferry commuters between Woodlands and Yishun MRT stations on 18 and 19 May, and between Woodlands and Ang Mo Kio MRT stations on 20 May. Express Bus Service 17 will also provide commuters with a point-to-point bus service between Woodlands MRT station on the NSL and Bukit Panjang MRT station on the Downtown Line, providing commuters with a faster and more direct journey to and from the city area.
On 18 and 19 May 2019
Service Interval
Shuttle 10
Between Woodlands and Yishun (Both directions)
1 – 3 minutes
Between Woodlands and Bukit Panjang (Both directions)
Between Woodlands and Ang Mo Kio (Both directions)
5. Fares for the shuttle bus services will follow the same fare structure as trains. Commuters travelling along the affected sectors are advised to plan their journeys and factor in the additional time needed for transferring between shuttle buses and trains.
6. LTA and SMRT staff will be deployed at affected stations and shuttle bus points to assist commuters over the long weekend. LTA and SMRT will also monitor demand for the shuttle bus services and increase their frequency where necessary.
7. Commuters will be informed of the changes to NSL train service via station and in-train announcements, walkway banners and posters at affected stations, radio messages on LTA Traffic News as well as the SMRT Connect App. Commuters are advised to check for updates on LTA and SMRT's Trains' websites and social media platforms. Please refer to the Annex for posters on the three-day closure.
Annex: Posters on the 3-Day Closure


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Meet the Lab
Here at the NeuroImaging Laboratory of Cognitive, Affective and Motoric Processes at University of Louisville we use a cognitive neuroscience approach to better understand how humans modify their behavior. Volitionally modifying behavior is initiated by cognitive control, in which multi-level inhibition (e.g., behavioral, cognitive, neural) plays a role. These processes can be viewed as, the modulation of behavior by influence of prefrontal cortical (PFC) regions interacting on posterior cortical and sub-cortical regions. Using neuroimaging, we strive to understand how humans institute control over a broad array of psychological domains. Furthermore, illustrating the organization of the neural mechanisms of control and whether they exist in a discrete or general fashion over these domains is a main focus of our research. Specific examples include:
modulating the consciousness or awareness of autobiographical/episodic memories,
modulating an emotional feeling to select a more appropriate response,
controlling motor behavior for selection of appropriate approach and withdrawal behavior
understanding and comparing different components of executive and emotional control to illustrate cognitive-emotion interaction.
We also strive to understand how functional aspects of the brain, seemingly unlimited thoughts (cognition), arise from finite anatomical circuitry. To understand the relationship between these aspects of the mind and brain, we employ several structural techniques examining characteristics of white matter tracts and grey matter morphometry. The latter of which can be examined through individual differences in volume, surface area and gyrification complexity. By understanding how these aspects relate to functional activity and ultimately behavior, enables a more global cognitive neuroscience perspective.
We use a human neuroimaging methodological approach (in addition to neuroendocrinology, neuroimmunology and genetics through our collaborations) to examine the underlying complex dynamic neural circuitries that enable these kinds of uniquely human traits. That being said, these "human" traits are usually evolutionarily adapted from existing neural circuitry enabling the comparison to animal work and comparative anatomy.
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Well, have you ever tried dating a programmer?
No, we're serious! Programmers make for awesome dates and life partners. Here are 10 reasons why dating a programmer is a ton of fun.
Programmers know how to think about cause and effect. If they take a certain action, then they're likely to receive a certain output.
What's more, programming demands that you keep track of a lot, and failing to display it all cleanly 10 Tips for Writing Cleaner & Better Code 10 Tips for Writing Cleaner & Better Code Writing clean code looks easier than it actually is, but the benefits are worth it. Here's how you can start writing cleaner code today. Read More can quickly turn into a tangled mess. When writing code, programmers have to use proper indentation to display lines in an orderly fashion. Variable names must be clear so you don't end up confusing them. And reserved/special characters in programming are always consistent.
Because of this, it's rare for a programmer to act out of character or create drama. They think before they act, and usually act consistently.
We break codes, not hearts.
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This means that programmers build products with specific users in mind. Before you build an app, you have to know who you're building it for. For example, if it's for an elderly audience 8 Assistive Technology Devices for Seniors Living at Home 8 Assistive Technology Devices for Seniors Living at Home If used correctly, these smart home devices can help older adults live at home safely for longer and perform tasks they may otherwise have difficulty completing. Read More , it should use simple visuals and avoid confusing menus. Regularly working with other people in mind means that most programmers have an above-average level of empathy.
What this means for you is that your programmer date will understand your little quirks and preferences. Just like a customer might want an app to incorporate a specific design, you might wish for a certain behavior from your date at times. They won't toss off your unique needs as stupid — they know everyone has their own requirements. And they'll act carefully when making a decision that could affect you.
When you're dating someone, you hopefully have at least a small thought of a future with them. And few people want to date someone who is unemployed or regularly out of work. Chances are, when you're seeing a programmer, they won't have any trouble in this area If You Have These Skills, No Robot Will Ever Take Your Job If You Have These Skills, No Robot Will Ever Take Your Job Losing your job to robots is no longer a sci-fi fantasy. Here are eight skills that can keep your job from being handed off to a robot. Read More .
Programming jobs are in demand across most industries, and knowing how to code is a massively valuable skill in today's world. Chances are if your date has a good programming position, they'll keep it for some time. And if times get tough and they're laid off, they can easily transfer their skills to a new company.
Plus, a date who makes good money means that they're in a better position for treating you to luxurious gifts and dates. This is far from the most important aspect of dating someone, of course, but it's a nice bonus.
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Thus, it's no surprise that programmers know how to clean up after themselves. Garbage collection translates to cleaning their dishes, taking out the trash, not leaving clothes on the floor, and more. You usually won't find programmers who are massive slobs because they know what problems messiness leads to.
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Another pillar of good coding is clear communication. This is often accomplished by programmers leaving comments in their code. To sum up the operation of a function or explain a potentially confusing block of code, you can use a comment to add more info. But it's unnecessary to add a comment about obvious functions.
Translating this to romance, programmers are great at communication. They're happy to talk about life's important matters. But they won't bog you down with every little detail about their day.
Once built, software often far outlives its expected lifetime 5 Legacy Windows Features Microsoft Can't Retire Yet 5 Legacy Windows Features Microsoft Can't Retire Yet Microsoft has removed many older features from Windows over time. But these legacy features aren't going away anytime soon. Read More . Because of this, nearly all programmers have to deal with compatibility issues at some time. Whether that's making sure a website looks decent in internet Explorer 8, or testing their Android app on an ancient version, programmers know that compatibility can be a challenge.
But this makes them better partners. They don't have unrealistic expectations and think that you'll see everything eye-to-eye. With your date's knowledge of software comes the insight that the most important aspect of compatibility is what's inside. After all, programmers developed the algorithms that help online dating sites find your perfect match How Online Dating Uses Data to Find Your Perfect Match How Online Dating Uses Data to Find Your Perfect Match Online dating is a thriving industry. The advent of powerful computers and Big Data analytics means matches are more accurate than ever. But how exactly do they create the perfect match? Read More .
One rule that new programmers quickly learn is to KISS. That doesn't mean they lock lips with their computer monitors, though. KISS stands for Keep it simple, stupid! If you can reduce ten lines of code to five, do it. Don't try to cram three different routines into a single function. Use a standard indentation and spacing scheme for simple readability.
Though they might only speak one verbal language, most programmers are fluent in several programming languages. Web developers have to know Programming vs. Web Development: What's the Difference? Programming vs. Web Development: What's the Difference? You might think application programmers and web developers do the same job, but that's far from the truth. Here are the key differences between programmers and web developers. Read More multiple markup and programming languages to build the best websites. Building mobile apps requires a multitude of languages The Best Languages for Mobile App Development in 2016 The Best Languages for Mobile App Development in 2016 The world of mobile app development is still going as strong as ever. If you want to get started, it's not too late! Here are the languages you should think about learning. Read More as well.
Programmers must be quick learners and pick up new languages, while still remembering those they've learned in the past. Plus, with the exception of a few (like C Why C Programming Is Still Worth Learning Why C Programming Is Still Worth Learning C is not a dead language. In fact, IEEE Spectrum magazine ranked it as the No. 2 top language in 2017. Here are five reasons why. Read More ), modern programming languages regularly evolve in some way. This means keeping up with current standards is vital.
It's no surprise that this gives programmers the ability to figure out and speak your love language with relative ease. Whether you respond most to quality time, a special gift, or glowing words, they'll do their best to communicate affection in a way that's important to you. And who knows? Maybe they can even help you learn a beginner's programming language 6 Easiest Programming Languages to Learn for Beginners 6 Easiest Programming Languages to Learn for Beginners Learning to program is about finding the right language just as much as it's about the edification process. Here are the top six easiest programming languages for beginners. Read More .
Loops are another vital programming basic. They allow programmers to specify a set of conditions, and continuously run the code inside the loop until the conditions are no longer true. Do-while loops, for instance How Do-While Loops Work in Computer Programming How Do-While Loops Work in Computer Programming Loops are one of the first control types you'll learn in programming. You probably know about while and for loops, but what does a do-while loop accomplish? Read More , run the code inside at least once and then check if a condition is true before running it again.
You won't find any shortcuts with these — programmers finish what they start.
Once they start a chore, or working on something for you, they know the conditions and won't stop until they're fulfilled. There's no early quitting for developers.
Programmers spend a lot of time writing code, but just as much time (if not more) fixing code. Programmers can spend hours upon hours debugging their software and searching for little errors that throw everything off. This can be an extremely frustrating part of development, but you can be sure that your date is a patient person because of it.
Think about it: if you're dating a programmer, they've probably searched through hundreds of lines of code for a missing semicolon. That kind of dedication means that they're more patient than most 6 Signs That You Are Not Meant to Be a Programmer 6 Signs That You Are Not Meant to Be a Programmer Not everyone is cut out to be a programmer. If you aren't completely sure that you're meant to be a programmer, here are some signs that may point you in the right direction. Read More . Waiting a few extra minutes for you to get ready won't be any problem compared to hunting for one missing character in a sea of code.
Convinced that programmers make awesome dates yet? The skills they've mastered and use every day translate well to their social skills. Logical thinking, empathy, and efficient learning are all valuable in a relationship. It's hard to find another profession with all these attributes in one place. And if you work in an artistic field Is Art School Necessary for a Career in Graphic Design? Is Art School Necessary for a Career in Graphic Design? If you want to pursue a career in digital arts or graphic design, is it worth getting a degree? Can you get by without one? What exactly does the degree do for you, anyway? Read More , a programmer could be your perfect match.
If you've ever dated a programmer, tell us your stories in the comments. Programmers, what other attributes do you think make you a perfect partner? Explain down in the comments!
I started dating programmer for a first time few weeks ago and It really drives me crazy, because he es so much obsessed with his work , we see each other or weekends only and last weekend he voluntarily decided to spent for work too. It's really big challenge for me to make it work.
My man is a programmer and I'd kill and die for him.
How much of this is tongue-in-cheek?
Check the syntax and semantics of statements involving Boolean expressions.
if (MakeSarcasticRemark == true) … are you a programmer?
I'm dating one man, and he's just perfect. He's a programmer and he includes all stuff I've always wanted to see in my man. Actually most of written in this article matches so now I'm confused whether he's such cuz of his job or cuz of himself. Love him z way he is.
You need to add a Cons section to make this unbiased.
We (programmers) fix bugs, even other people's bugs. Most people don't like it when you try to fix them or their habits.
My wife puts up with me trying to do this, sometimes she just wants to complain about her weight rather than get help loosing it.
Many of us enjoy debate and logical arguments, our others may not appreciate when we play devil's advocate and point out there fallacies when arguing over stupid things.
People can attribute the best or worst of others based on only a few examples and stereotypes. You should be wary of any opinion about types of people, including the following.
Programmers pride themselves on thinking things through. The people who deal with clarifying and understanding specifications sometimes think that they can walk into any situation and solve it without fully understanding the problem or who is impacted by it because they feel confident in solving problems. The industry demands that they show confidence in being able to solve any problem. Just take a look at any of the puzzle-based interview problems that they've had to face not so long ago. "How would you relocate Mt. Fuji?", indeed.
People also tend to think of the problems that have the greatest impact on themselves first, and you shouldn't expect programmers to be any different until they realize that your problem is also their problem.
Programmers also love abusing highly abbreviated and less readable syntax. Regex, Perl, and combining address-of and value-of pointer syntax because it was convenient to do so are just some examples. They leave out comments in their code even though their favorite software editing program is displaying all sorts of visual prompts to fill it out, even offering to do it for you!
SInce programmers are often trying to optimize everything, there's a chance that they've already considered the problems you are facing and have written them off as inefficient or, "stupid".
Internal tools written by developers for other developers tend to be worse. Some of those tools see a public release without getting polished up first.
There's still a lot of niche tech jobs or tech jobs working with very specific technologies that can go away tomorrow in this ever changing field. Today's programmer living in well paid comfort can easily become tomorrow's obsolete has-been that can't convince keyword focused HR types that specific technologies and implementations matters less than experience in understanding concepts and designing logic.
Programmers tend to change jobs or positions every few years, either pursuing knowledge to remain employable or looking for the next great project high to get excited about before getting burned out and looking for the next great project high.
4. Cleaning up after themselves?
I find it ironic that this article cites garbage collection in C#, a managed code language that cleans up after you for you. C# is not C/C++ where you must both reserve memory and then remember to free it up again before program execution exits. I've seen very few modest-sized C# programs purposefully invoke garbage collection.
Programmers tend to put in over 40 hours a week. They take their coding problems home with them. They're thinking out data structures and logic in the shower, during meals, and in the quiet hours while going to sleep. They can be called upon outside of work hours to fix their errors at 2 AM, especially where production infrastructure is concerned. This may result in a lot of other things around the house only getting cleaned up or maintained periodically.
5. Great at explaining and fixing?
Explaining? No one wants to hear it. Many programmers, unlike many other jobs, love what they do, and they want to share that joy with others who start looking for the nearest most convenient exit. They may find themselves explaining everything to everyone as a courtesy and being hated for it.
Fixing? Fixing is great. Problems get fixed. Some things can't be fixed, and there are times when you want someone to talk to and just listen instead of someone who will try to offer up suggestions on how to fix either yourself or your problems.
Deadlines, deadlines, deadlines. Programmers get rated on being feature complete by deadlines (even if it requires an unknown amount of time researching how to implement the desired feature). This pressure discourages over-engineering, and coding for possible future requirements, compatibility, or accommodating different ways of invoking that logic. It's only a requirement if it's a specified requirement, and not all programmers are developing web applications.
9. Finish what they start?
Ha. Ha ha ha. Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha. Where's points 7-8 of my rebuttal? Those features got cut so I could finally ship this and move on!
Lovely! and accurate. Don't forget that a little OCD really helps if you're a programmer - but in relationships, not so much.
One of the things I really like about computers and programming is that when you code something (at least in simple systems), it always does the same thing and you can refine and extend it. This does not work with people! Just ordering a meal with dietary restrictions can be quite challenging because not everyone listens closely or cares enough, but they almost always tell you that they do.
Today, I was on a support line and verified that they had my current call-back number. They still called me back on the wrong number.
Sometimes, I like machines a lot more than people and that's a problem in relationships.
I dated a male programmer when I first got to college, before I realized I was gay or good at math. He was frustrating enough that I realized if he could study computer science, so could I. 20 years later, I'm still a developer, so I owe him for that bit of inspiration he unknowingly gave me.
Yeah, let's tell more people that it's ok to ask a friend or relative who is a programmer to fix your laptop, phone, printer, TV or what else because that's what programmers do.
Ain't this list the truth.
My husband is an excellent programmer and an excellent partner. I find this list to be true!
Cute but really not true. As a programmer all of these things make relating to one another more difficult. Also, it's a pretty hard sell to put empathy and cold logic in the same list. They're direct opposites.
01: You think logically yourself and would like someone similar.
10: You met a programmer and liked their personality before realizing their profession.
Cold logic is a term for logic that fails to consider human factors such as culture, language, social dynamics, personality and emotion.
1. cold logic & empathy are NOT mutually exclusive - a person can gave both for different people/situations (people are complex beings - though maybe not all of them).
2. programmers ALWAYS have to (or at least should) take into consideration different factors related to the client they're building the app for (also stated in the article) - like "where will this app be used?", "should it support multiple languages?", "does the app contain offensive things for the culture where the app will be deployed?", etc.
"Cold logic is a term for logic that fails to consider human factors"
A minor correction to that sentence "Cold logic is a term for logic that DOES NOT consider human factors". You recognize the human factors but they may have little bearing on the problem or solution.
The first thing programmers have to do is distinguish between what the clients WANT and what they NEED. Not every feature that a client wants is relevant to the application or can be implemented without a major effort. No, I'm not talking about making things easier for the programmer. I'm talking about something like a minor eye candy feature adding tens of thousands of lines of code to an application and taking weeks to integrate.
OTOH, many times clients overlook or consider unnecessary features that are not visible on the screen but are essential to an application and would make their lives easier in the long run; features such as field edits or database cross checks.
"3. They'll Always Have Work"
It is hoped. I was working for the government of a large county when the administration came to the conclusion that IT was not one of the "core services" the government should be involved in, not even to service its own departments.. So they outsourced the entire IT department. The only job I could get was at Y2K shop, at about half the salary.
sooo...basically what I'm saying that programmers WILL NOT always have a programming job as implied by the article. If a programmer is forced to work at Mickey D's in order to pay the bills, (s)he technically has a job but cannot afford to keep their partner in luxury as stated in the article.
No, I do not have a job. I am retired from the cubicle hive.
There are 10 types of people, those who date programmers and those who don't !
Came expecting a binary joke and a list of two items.


Kent is a native of Jessamine County. He graduated Jessamine County (1987) and University of Kentucky (1992). His career was spent as a State Forester and Forest Ranger. Serving his home county and central Kentucky for 24 years, he worked closely with our school systems and local, state and federal governments. As a law enforcement officer, he worked with both police and fire departments. He retired in 2016. He currently is the horticulturalist for Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government. He is the husband of 21 years to Stacey and the father of three. Always community minded, he and his family have been involved with the Animal Shelter, Parks and Recreation and Cooperative Extension Office.


Many old mills can be found in the Nailsworth - Stroud - Stroud - Chalford valleys, and this section will try and document as many of the remaining (and not remaining!) buildings as possible. Mills will be added as and when I photograph / research them. These old buildings range from little more than a tall chimney to complete buildings, some of which are in the process of being converted into upmarket flats.
The woollen trade was the principle industry in the area, with Gloucestershire being famous for it's superfine broadcloth. This was normally sold as ' white' or undyed, most of which was intended for the overseas market, but some was sent to Coventry to be finished. Many of the mills turned their hands to silk throwing, as the woollen trade declined. Later the Mills would be used for car manufacture, carpet production, walking stick production, pin making and these days electronics. The mills were originally water powered, so they are located beside a small river/stream. Not seen now, except in one or two examples, would have been a large body of water or 'mill pond' upstream of the mill building to provide sufficient power to turn the waterwheels and thus the mill machinery. These old mill ponds are now often filled in or much reduced in size to accomadate new building development. Later steam engines were added, some of which could work in conjunction with the water wheel.
During the working life of the mills, many of them will have had a change of use as they took on new owners. Where possible, this site will try to document these different uses, but information on the mills is patchy. Therefore if you spot a mistake or can offer me some better information e-mail it to me and if it can be used it will be. Credit will be given.
Belvedere Mill Found at Chalford complete with mill pond.
Churches Mill Old mill building found at Woodchester.
Lightpill Mill On the Bath Rd Trading Estate.
St Marys Mill Walking stick factory.
Sources: Stroud and the five valleys in old photographs. ISBN 0 86299 015 7.
Disclaimer: The information given about mills is as accurate as possible but I cannot be held responsible for any inaccurate information!


This event is now fully booked. The next available session is in April - 'Nature Explorers: Wild Expedition'.
Drop off your young explorer for the day in Hyde Park to learn wilderness skills with other like minded children at the LookOut Discovery Centre.
Led by a fully trained and DBS checked forest school leader, explorers will learn how to build a fire without matches and cook their own bread over it. They'll learn to safely cut hazel rods using bow saws, loppers and secateurs, then create a natural alter-ego by using the rods to create their very own green man mask. A day spent exploring the natural wonders hidden in Hyde Park is the way to any young explorer's heart.


One of the memorable moments of the struggle against apartheid in South Africa was the tribute concert at Wembley Stadium, London to Nelson Mandela for his 70th birthday in 1988. While Mandela was still imprisoned on Robben Island, images from the concert in his honor were broadcast to 67 countries and reached an audience of 600 million. The event featured an impressive lineup of the most celebrated artists of the time and was a highpoint of the use of culture and celebrity in the anti-apartheid struggle. This panel focuses on the marriage of celebrity and protest that had characterized the anti-apartheid movement from its early days in the 1950s. Louise Bethlehem, Tal Zalmanovich, Yair Hashachar, and Tiferet Bassel will examine the roles celebrities played in generating protest against the apartheid regime and creating solidarity with oppressed black South Africans. They will explore how performers such as Miriam Makeba or religious leaders such as Anglican bishop Trevor Huddleston used their fame to mobilize anti-apartheid resistance and international awareness to injustice.
Professor Louise Bethlehem will survey how culture played a role in the global anti-apartheid struggle.
Dr. Yair Hashachar will outline how Miriam Makeba rose to Pan-Africanist musical stardom.
Tiferet Bassel fill focus on how Nelson Mandela was constructed as a global celebrity through photography.
Louise Bethlehem is a literary scholar and cultural theorist. She holds the position of Associate Professor in the Department of English and in the Program in Cultural Studies at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
Yair Hashachar is a doctoral student in the department of musicology at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and teaches African music at Ben Gurion University. He studies the intersections between music, sound technologies, political ideologies, and cultural policies in Africa.
Tal Zalmanovich is a historian of modern Britain and media. She's also a podcast host at the New Books Network.
Tiferet Bassel is a graduate student in the Cultural Studies program at the Hebrew University, Jerusalem. For her thesis project, she is exploring the circulation of texts of books and of culture between apartheid South Africa and India.


A CRM blogger, Neil McDonald has identified issues upcoming deprecations for APIs in Chrome and Firefox that break CRM functionality. The changes are mainly to do with deprecation of windows.showModalDialog. A modal dialog is a dialog box that keeps the input focus until the box is closed. While the box is open the user cannot switch windows.
Refer to Neil's article for the details.


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Registration closed April 22, but there may be space available. Call for details.
(15 North State St., Concord, 290-7001, concordymca.org) Campers will participate in crafts, archery, rock wall climbing, swimming and field trips.
(30 Mechanic St., Manchester, 232-8670, graniteymca.org) Campers will participate in a different project every day, from art and cooking to science and fashion design. In sports camp, campers will be introduced to a different sport each day.
(206 Rockingham Road, Londonderry, 437-9622, graniteymca.org) Campers will participate in games and crafts daily. In trip camp, campers will go on daily field trips to area attractions.
(116 Goffstown Back Road, Goffstown, 497-4663, graniteymca.org) Campers will participate in games, crafts and teamwork exercises. In trip camp, campers will go on daily field trips to area attractions.
(550 Peverly Hill Road, Portsmouth, 431-2334, graniteymca.org) Campers will participate in games, crafts and ropes courses.
(35 Industrial Way, Rochester, 994-4117, graniteymca.org) Campers will participate in games, swimming, ropes courses and field trips.
(6 Henry Clay Drive, Merrimack, 881-7778 and 24 Stadium Drive, Nashua, 882-2011, nmymca.org) Campers will participate in swimming, games, science experiments and teamwork exercises.
Send your kids to camp for April vacation week. They can shoot a movie, learn from professional sports players, build a robot out of Legos and more.
ConcordTV Action Adventure Video Camp (14 Canterbury Road, Concord, 225-8690, concordnh.gov) Campers will spend each day learning about the action/adventure genre and create their own videos with high-tech video equipment.
When: Monday, April 27, through Friday, May 1, from 12:30 to 5 p.m.
(6 Washington St., Dover, 742-2002, childrens-museum.org) Campers will explore the styles and mediums of art found in different countries, then create their own masterpieces in different styles and display them in a mini art show for families and friends on the last day of camp.
When: Tuesday, April 28, through Thursday, April 30, from 9:15 a.m. to 2 p.m.
(180 Pearl St., Manchester, 669-6144, currier.org) Campers will sculpt, paint, and collage fictional creatures and learn about the movie magic and special effects that bring them to life in film.
When: Monday, April 27, through Friday, May 1, half day for ages 5 and 6 from 9 a.m. to noon, full day for ages 6 through 14, 9 a.m. through 3 p.m.
The Refrigerator Door Art Camp (7 Chestnut Drive, Bedford, 781-8944, refrigeratordoor.org) Campers will learn the elements of art including color, form, line, shape, space, texture and value, and create a piece for a gallery show at the end of the week.
Studio 550 Teen Wheelthrowing Camp (550 Elm St., Manchester, 232-5597, 550arts.com) Campers will learn the basics of how to throw on a pottery wheel.
When: Monday, April 27, through Friday, May 1, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 1 to 4 p.m.
(117 Ridge Road, Hollis, 465-7787, beaverbrook.org) Campers will participate in outdoor games, crafts and exploring.
When: Monday, April 27, through Friday, May 1, 9 a.m. through 3 p.m.
NH Audubon Nature Day Camp (26 Audubon Way, Auburn, 668-2045, 84 Silk Farm Road, Concord, 224-9909, nhaudubon.org) Campers will participate in crafts, games, birding, vernal pool exploration, live animal presentations, hiking and exploring.
When: Monday, April 27, through Friday, May 1, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. After-hours care available.
(928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, 366-5695, prescottfarm.org) Campers will participate in gardening projects, meeting animals, cooking projects, games, hiking and more.
When: Monday, April 27, through Friday, May 1, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
RoboTech Center (3 Taggart Drive, Nashua, 888-6102, robotechcenter.com) At "Explore LEGO Robots!" camp, campers will build a programmable robot brain that can be configured using Legos, motors and sensors. At "3D Printing and Toy Design" camp, campers will learn to use Computer Assisted Design software to make 3D models on the computer and bring them to life.
Who: "Explore LEGO Robots!" is for grades K through 6; "3D Printing and Toy Design" is for ages 9 through 17.
When: Monday, April 27, through Friday, May 1: "Explore LEGO Robots!" runs 9 a.m. to noon; "3D Printing and Toy Design" runs 1 to 4 p.m.
Cost: Each camp is $250.
(570 Ocean Blvd., Rye, 436-8043, seacoastsciencecenter.org) In the Seaside Safari Day Camp and Treks 4 Tots Camp, campers will explore a different outdoor theme each week with games, crafts and science experiments.
Who: Seaside Safari is for grades K through 5, Treks 4 Tots is for ages 3.5 through 5.
Concord Rec Soccer Camps (Keach Park, Loudon Road, Concord, 225-8690, concordparksandrec.com) In the preschool camp, campers are introduced to various soccer skills in a non-competitive environment while learning how to play as a team. In the school-aged camp, campers will receive high-level soccer instruction, including foot skills, technical drills and small sided games.
Who: Preschool camp is for ages 4 through 6; school-aged camp is for grades 1 through 6.
When: Monday, April 27, through Friday, May 1: preschool camp runs from 1 to 2 p.m.; school-aged camp runs from 8:30 a.m. to noon.
Cost: Preschool camp is $71 for Concord residents, $81 for non-residents; school-aged camp is $125/$135.
Concord Rec Golf Camp (Beaver Meadow Golf Course, Beaver Meadow Drive, Concord, 225-8690, concordparksandrec.com) Campers will get an introduction to the game of golf.
When: Tuesday, April 28, through Friday, May 1, from noon to 5 p.m.
Fisher Cats Baseball Camp (1 Line Drive, Manchester, 641-2005, milb.com) Campers will receive baseball instruction from Fisher Cats players and coaches. Each camper will also receive a complimentary game ticket and exclusive autograph session with the team.
Play Ball Baseball Camp (9 Congress St., Nashua, 883-2323, goplayball.com) Campers will work on baseball skills including hitting, fielding, throwing, base running and more.
(66 Third St., Dover, 749-1234, tristargymnh.com) Campers will participate in gymnastics exercises, games, movie showings and crafts.
When: Monday, April 27, through Friday, May 1, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Vertical Dreams Rock Climbing Camp (250 Commercial St., Manchester, 625-6919, 25 East Otterson St., Nashua, 943-7571, verticaldreams.com) Campers will learn the basics of rock climbing.
When: Monday, April 27, Wednesday, April 29, and Friday, May 1, from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.
(80 Hanover St., Manchester, 668-5588, palacetheatre.org) "Monster High School" themed camp teaches campers all aspects of theater, including acting, singing, dancing, costumes, set painting and more.
When: Monday, April 27, through Friday, May 1, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
(14 Court St., Nashua, 889-2330, peacockplayers.org) Campers will participate in theater exercises, games and rehearsals to present a performance for family and friends at the end of the week.
When: Monday, April 27, through Friday, May 1, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.


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Jonathan Werran 25 November 2013
Havering and Newham to progress £40m shared services deal
East London boroughs Havering LBC and Newham LBC have green-lighted a shared service agreement that has the potential to deliver £40m savings over the next five years.
The ground-breaking deal to share support services including HR, ICT, finance, benefits, council tax and business rates was approved late last week by the cabinets of Labour-run Newham and Conservative-controlled Havering.
Subject to approval at Havering's full council meeting later in the month, the boroughs will establish a shared service centre that brings together more than 1,300 staff and a combined £64m budget.
The new system will operate under a joint-committee model which will be put in place next month and is due to be fully operational in April 2014.
Sir Robin Wales, Mayor of Newham said: 'Both Newham and Havering have faced considerable financial pressures in recent years and we expect funding cuts across the public sector will continue for some years.'
'By reducing costs and making savings we can protect those frontline services residents say are important,' Sir Robin added.
Havering leader, Cllr Michael White, said: 'Havering and Newham are showing that political differences are no barrier to sensible councils making sensible decisions'.
#Shared services


Have you ever stopped and been grateful for the beautiful, vibrant green and reds of holly and ivy during the dreary Irish winter?
These ever green plants are to thank for the traditional Christmas colour scheme, green and red.
I was reminded of these beauties a few days ago as I was out trimming some from our hedges for my little sisters wedding.
Which Christmas wedding would be complete without holly and ivy adorning the centre piece of each table?
These evergreen plants are steeped in Irish stories and folklore.
The ivy or eidhneán, represents fidelity, eternity and strong affectionate attachment such as a marriage or friendship.
An ivy leaf heated and put on a corn relieves the pain.
It was also used to treat burns and scalds by boiling the leaves with fat and making an ointment from it. Stopping bleeding and reducing inflammation was another of it's claimed benefits.
The sap contains an irritant to the skin which can induce dermatitis – so although it may represent love and friendship, it's not the friendliest of plants!
Below is an old Irish rhyme which would be said as a love spell at Samhain.
One evening late in November, which is the month when spirits have most power over all things, as the prettiest girl in all the island was going to the well for water, her foot slipped and she fell, it was an unlucky omen, and when she got up and looked round it seemed to her as if she were in a strange place, and all around her was changed as if by enchantment.
But at some distance she saw a great crowd gathered round a blazing fire, and she was drawn slowly on towards them, till at last she stood in the very midst of the people; but they kept silence, looking fixedly at her; and she was afraid, and tried to turn and leave them, but she could not. Then a beautiful youth, like a prince, with a red sash, and a golden band on his long yellow hair, came up and asked her to dance.
and the young man took her hand, and they danced and danced till the moon and the stars went down, but she seemed like one floating on the air, and she forgot everything in the world except the dancing, and the sweet low music, and her beautiful partner.
He seized her arm, and held the wine to her lips, so that she almost died of fright. But at that moment a red-haired man came up, and he took her by the hand and led her out.
The beautiful holly or cuileann has some fascinating stories and traditions as well.
Beautiful prickly Irish holly growing in our hedge.
Many a holly tree was spared the woodman's axe in days gone by because of a superstition that it was unlucky to cut one down. This belief probably arose because of the tree's evergreen leaves and long lasting berries, leaving people to associate holly with eternity and the power to ward off evil and destruction.
People would place the leaves from a female holly tree under their pillows to help forsee the future in their dreams.
There is a legend of a battle between the Oak Tree King and the Holly Tree King as they both wanted to be the ruler of all seasons. The story goes that the Oak King was the ruler from the Winter Solstice until Midsummer, or Litha. Once the Summer Solstice arrives, the Holly King returns to do battle with the old king, and defeats him.
Here we are off to my sisters wedding… Not in our Exploring Clothes for a change!
I love all of these old stories and traditions, the children do also. Not sure if I'll be tying ivy around my head in public anytime soon but I will definitely give the holly under the pillow a try. I'll let you know the future holds!


PAC Lumber & Hardware is a retail establishment that provides quality hardware and building material products to consumers and contractors all over Tennessee and surrounding states.
PAC was founded by three brothers, which, before PAC, worked alongside their father in his construction company for many years. Working with lumber yards and hardware stores on a daily basis, they began noticing that, the supply houses they were dealing with, were just simply not getting it done! This being said, they decided to open their own hardware store and full size lumber yard. Their goal was to be a company that would appreciate all of it's customers, no matter how big or small the dollar amount. Supply a top quality product, for a fair price, to everyone. Be helpful and accommodating to all customers, in all aspects of their business. And above all, to maintain a Christian witness and apply Christian principals to daily business.
We hope that you will offer us a chance to provide you with the best building products and best service for your next building project!


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I campionati europei di dressage (FEI European Dressage Championships), sono un campionato continentale organizzato, con cadenza biennale, dalla Fédération équestre internationale sin dal 1963.

Albo d'oro

Dressage individuale

Dressage a squadre

Note

Voci correlate
Fédération équestre internationale
Campionati europei di concorso completo
Campionati europei di salto ostacoli

Collegamenti esterni

Dressage

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A Buddhist study group open to all genders and sexualities. Everyone is welcome to attend, regardless of label or identity. The group meets fortnightly on Sundays and studies Buddhist texts in depth for blocks of 3 months. Please email the Centre if you are interested in joining for the next block.


Custard (thick) I made this up from the Custard Powder according to the instructions on the box/packet but I added a little extra cornflour to help it thicken up quicker and I cooked it in the microwave.
13FINALLY ENJOY WITH A NICE CUP OF TEA OR COFFEE !!!


22 stories atop Archer Hotel, Spyglass Rooftop Bar is a contemporary interpretation of the classic sophistication and luxury reminiscent of 1940's and 1950's glamour in New York. A breathtaking view of the Empire State Building with a robust offering of 20 specialty cocktails.
Serving as both a hotspot for the city's most fashionable and talked about events, Spyglass is also a comfortable escape for New Yorkers and tourists alike. Guests at Spyglass Rooftop Bar will experience breathtaking panoramic views, small bites from Chef Charlie Palmer, and crafted cocktails.