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There are two adjoining concepts in this article, games and Gamification. Gamification is now a proper noun and specifically refers to a teaching methodology intended to motivate students to learn content by using elements of games in the learning environment. The Gamification concept is based on the idea that if students are having fun, they are likely to play the "learning game" more often and for increased periods of time and will therefore, by extension, learn more material; ideally, quicker and easier than in the variety of "non-gamified" teaching methods. As you start looking a games and Gamification, I highly recommend any books on gaming by Sivasailan Thiagarajan. Thiagi (as he is commonly referred to) is considered a leader in games and game development in the training world. http://www.thiagi.com/games/ He has multiple books and games readily available on the common book seller sites.
Let's begin with a short section on "games" and then go into more detail with "Gamification".
Using games for learning is an age old technique to help children learn. In America, we've used songs to learn our ABCs, blocks to learn the shapes of letters and even our fingers and toes to learn to count. We've used games extensively after World War II to get the baby boomers up to speed quickly as a way of preparing children to quickly enter the post WWII new industrial age. We've used everything from Playskool's Scrabble® to learn to spell, to Battleship to learn the art of strategy. So games can be just about anything that we can call "play" as long as there is an objective to learn something that we can use in a later, productive manner (my definition). Many children today learn on the "Leap Frog" game system. One more time: games are a fun activity with a goal of learning a concept or principle that we can use latter in some productive endeavor.
OK, so we know what "games" are, what is "Gamification"?
Gamification is a teaching technique intended to motivate students to learn by using game elements in a learning environment. The goal is to maximize enjoyment and engagement through capturing the interest of learners and inspiring them to continue learning. I like to define Gamification as the process of employing the elements of familiar games to motivate players to continue playing, and therefore learning, toward the achievement of a specific lesson objective. Using the classic game of TV's Jeopardy show to teach a lesson on a given subject is just one example.
There is considerable debate among the "Gamification intelligencia" about what actually constitutes Gamification. Since I like to keep things simple and useful on this site, I'll use my own definitions. (Hey, I have a Ph.D., I'm allowed to make up definitions!) However, as a point of information, some authors say that Gamification requires an "eGame" to be a real Gamification, while others feel that any use of a "traditional" game such as Jeopardy, constitutes Gamification. I think both of these are basically correct. Most any use of a game like environment aids in learning. I remember my days in the military and we often played war games, as they were referred to. The objective was to "play war" and see if we could meet our objectives, kill the bad guys. I add the caveat that Gamification must have a lesson objective and be based on some form of Instructional Systems Design (ISD) model. To me, as long as those two critical attributes are met, we have Gamification, regardless if they are "board games" or "eGames". And speaking of critical attributes, there are multiple "variable attributes" involved in Gamification including, to name a few: type of game platform (board game, eGame, manipulative game, physical participation game, etc.), length of game, levels of game, number of players (or single player), awards, points, badges, degree of structure, impact of results on learning, and motivation factors. There are also eGames readily available that even help one get fit by entertaining one during physical exercise workouts. While these are great and have a place in our modern "eLife" I do not consider them as learning games.
So if you want to develop a learning game, what do you actually do to create this wonder of learning? Here is my basic checklist. I also have a more detailed presentation on Gamification on my Sample Products page. But for starters, let's looks at this checklist of basic items to consider.
CONSIDERATION POINT
1. Develop game purpose and initial plan
2. Identify stakeholders and resources
3. Develop learning goal
4. Conduct prospective student analysis and likely receptivity to game
5. Match game format to prospective students
6. Develop game platform (board game, eGame, participatory, etc.)
7. Determine how students will access the game
8. Determine how to assess student progress/success (levels, etc.)
9. Develop "winner" reward system
10. Trial run multiple iterations
11. Assess progress and student interest/participation
12. Evolve game into advanced levels based on Level 1 feedback
Let's talk about Gamification as a tool for a minute. If you play video games such as the very popular Angry Birds, Candy Crush or some such similar popular game, remember that no one "taught" you how to play the game the first time you played. You might have breezed through some brief tutorial but probably only watched part of that at best. Most of these types of games "teach" you how to play the game as you play. The games start out simple enough so that you can get "hooked" on the game early on and as you advance, your skills also advance. Many of these types of games interject tips or "skill builders" between levels or after you successfully complete a given level or task. These games use a sound education principle of starting with a known skill and advancing into an unknown skill through successive approximations. Each level gets more difficult as the "student" advances. Imagine starting at level 20 rather than level 1 on any game. Or how about starting "World of Warcraft" at level 50 or 60, or maybe try jumping in to "Call of Duty" at the higher levels. Most people would be seriously lost without learning the game at the lower levels. Most likely, you would become so frustrated; you would simply not want to play the game and promptly abandon it. Fortunately, a couple of things happen with these egames. That is, the first levels use simple, readily recognizable variations of user commands. For example, an arrow to the right and left of the screen indicates to move forward on the right side arrow and back on the left side arrow. Second, the games actually "teach" a player how to successfully play the game. Only the most dedicated game player would actually read the "user manual", which is why user manuals are no longer printed, but are available in digital format for the hard core user. I have a 7 year old niece who taught herself to produce movies on her iPad by playing movie making games. And her movies are quite remarkable, for an adult, let alone a 7 year old. The point here is for advanced egames, they tend to "teach" the player how to play the game as the user develops skills and moves to the more complex outcomes. In learning terms, the lesson objectives become more complex as the player advances.
Some things to remember as you put together your first game effort.
What is your lesson objective?
What type of game will be most likely well received by your students (board game, eGame, participatory game)?
What ISD model will you follow as you develop the game?
How will students "learn" to play the game?
How will you reward successful game play?
What does success look like when a player does good?
So try a game the next time you have a somewhat boring topic or are just looking for something different in a training situation. It will likely enliven your training effort and increase student engagement and participation, and that's a good thing. One caveat, be aware that some "adult learners" will still only want to know what they have to know to "pass the test". These recalcitrant players usually end up being the biggest advocates for game play as learning tools when they actually experience the game. One last note to remember, games can be used for BOTH learning and evaluation of student success. Especially popular in this vein are the various "jeopardy" type games available as PowerPoint plugins that work well for evaluation tools. Their is a PDF of a PPT slide deck I use to teach people about the value of games in learning on the SAMPLE PRODUCTS page.
Remember, learning can be fun and the proper use of games can help with that.
Good luck with your gaming and gamification!


Naturally, one of the most obvious reasons why instant coffee has become popular is because it's easy to prepare and highly convenient. Right before rushing to the office in the morning and during quick breaks at work, this can easily be prepared and consumed.
These days, there are already a lot of variations and flavors for instant coffee, which has made it even more widespread.
What's more, instant coffee is much cheaper. It's mass-produced and can easily be transported. Thus, it's suitable for travel, camping, and the like.
It's important to note as well that instant coffee still provides the usual health benefits of usual coffee. It still contains the coffee beans that can give you a good daily dose of antioxidants for a better immune system. Coffee is also known for cancer and heart disease prevention and liver protection.
Over the years, different studies have shown the disadvantages of drinking instant coffee. It's said to be high in the chemical compound called acrylamide. This can lead to health risks, although the complete extent of its perils has not yet been confirmed or clarified. Aside from this, there may be other toxic chemicals found in instant coffee. In addition, some experiments have exhibited that those who drink about 7 cups of instant coffee within a day can actually have hallucinations.
Please also take note that with instant coffee, you can't really fully enjoy the wonderful health benefits of coffee. The processing has lowered the amount of antioxidants, for instance.
Generally, nutritionists and health specialists would choose natural coffee over instant coffee anytime! Besides, brewing your own coffee will certainly bring about better flavor. You also have the freedom to enjoy your own blend by choosing what and how much to mix into your coffee.
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We're proud to introduce our new high clearance side protection that will BOLT ON TO ANY existing Southern Style OffRoad Slimline 4R Hybrid. They will come powder coated matte black to match all of our Slimlines already on customer trucks with all mounting hardware and instructions for a simple afternoon installation. If ordered with a Bare Metal 4R Slimline, Stage 2 will ship Bare Metal. Install can be done with the Slimline Hybrid on your truck. Keep the styling that led you to buy your 14+ 4Runner while gaining about 19″ of additional clearance at the front tires where you need it most. The Stage 2 will not work with other manufacturers version of the slimline hybrid bumper.


Gene therapy offers the hope of delivering a fully functional dystrophin gene to muscles for people with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. In this project Professor George Dickson and his team will develop improved gene therapy techniques that have an enhanced ability to increase dystrophin protein in muscles. The researchers will do this by making changes to the micro-dystrophin gene and to the harmless virus that delivers it to muscles. This is a continuation of Professor Dickson's previous work that could result in improved, second-generation gene therapies to test in future clinical trials, and better treatment options for people with Duchenne muscular dystrophy in the long term.
Harmless DNA carriers, known as adeno-associated viruses (AAV) can be used to deliver the dystrophin gene to muscles. However there is a limit to the size of DNA that AAV can carry and so shortened versions of the dystrophin gene have had to be developed. These so-called micro-dystrophin proteins may only be present at low levels have limited functionality.
Professor Dickson and his team have added a number of elements, which act as control switches, to the AAV carrier to try and increase the production of this shortened dystrophin in areas targeted for gene therapy, such as the heart. The researchers are also testing the effect of adding back in parts of the dystrophin gene to see if this improves the levels and functionality of the micro-dystrophin. Different combinations of these elements are being tested in a Duchenne muscular dystrophy mouse model to see which arrangement gives the greatest amount of dystrophin in treated muscles.
Duchenne muscular dystrophy is caused by mutations in the dystrophin gene that contains the information for making dystrophin protein. The dystrophin protein acts as a shock absorber to prevent damage when the muscles contract. In people with Duchenne muscular dystrophy the mutation leads to the complete absence of dystrophin protein.
Gene therapy offers the possibility of delivering a functional copy of the dystrophin gene to muscle cells where it could restore production of the dystrophin protein. The most promising approach is based on the use of a harmless virus called adeno-associated virus (AAV) as a carrier; this has been shown to effectively deliver genes to a range of different types of cells and tissues including muscle.
One of the challenges is the dystrophin gene being too big for the virus to carry – just like an envelope only holds so many pieces of paper, a virus can only carry a certain amount of DNA. To get around this challenge, researchers have made mini- and micro-dystrophin genes that are shorter than the full-length gene and which make shorter but still functional proteins. Professor Dickson and his team have developed one such micro-dystrophin, which has been successfully tested in animal models of Duchenne muscular dystrophy and is planned to be tested in a European phase I/IIa clinical trial.
Clinical trials of other, first-generation gene therapies have been completed, but these have only had limited success in increasing dystrophin levels. Therefore developing more effective versions of the gene therapy is necessary to ensure more and better potential treatment options for people with Duchenne muscular dystrophy in the future.
To improve the design of the gene therapy, Professor Dickson and his team have developed a slightly longer micro-dystrophin gene. They have also identified two changes that they plan to make to the virus to increase its ability to drive protein production, especially in heart muscles. Treating heart muscle will be crucial for a successful treatment as heart function declines in people with Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
The changes will be made to the virus to see which is most efficient at increasing dystrophin protein in muscles. To identify the best combination of gene and virus for a gene therapy, different micro-dystrophin genes will be tested with different viruses in an animal model of Duchenne muscular dystrophy, the mdx mouse, and the researchers will measure dystrophin expression in skeletal, heart and respiratory (diaphragm) muscles.
The promise of this gene therapy is demonstrated by the fact that some potential gene therapies have already being tested in clinical trials. However, this project offers new and improved (second-generation) options for the delivery of a functional dystrophin gene to muscles, giving more potential treatment options for people with Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
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The Co-op is on its knees. It pays no dividend because it has lost its ethics
What a sad state the Co-op is in. In recent years it has abandoned its core values. It went hell for broke for capitalist style banking and almost went broke. The stores it owns nationally, like that in Ludlow, are badly run and struggle to compete with efficient stores like Tesco and Aldi. Now the Co-op's group chief executive, Euan Sutherland has said that it can't afford to pay a dividend. That's a kick in the teeth for people who have stuck with the Co-op, even though it no longer offers the best quality or value in a town like Ludlow. Sutherland is outrageously encouraging people to spend more in the store though a discount scheme. If you spend £5 or more, you get a coupon worth 10% to spend by Christmas. If ever a scheme was designed to encourage people to spend beyond what they have, this is it. This is another sign that the Co-op has strayed from its ethical remit into the traditional supermarket territory of fleecing the poor. I generally got around a tenner at Christmas from the Co-op. To get that this year, I will have to spend £100 before Christmas. We've already paid a…
Make your voice heard in consultation on health services
After the debacle over Ludlow's new hospital, there is concern whether South Shropshire will have adequate health provision. The NHS is now consulting nationally and locally on the shape of future health provision. The trend in the National Health Service is to provide more treatment at home, while concentrating acute services in major centres such as Shrewsbury and Telford. The danger is that the middle level services, built around community hospitals like Ludlow, will be squeezed out – not because they are not needed, but because they become relatively expensive to run. The NHS is now consulting nationally on the future of services, including here in Shropshire. Being a government body, the NHS can't call a consultation a consultation. It brands it a "Call to Action." You can read more about the issues for Shropshire here (PDF). It is vital that local and rural voices are not ignored. You make your voice heard through the online survey. It closes on 4 November. Or you can write to: Freepost Plus RTAA-XTHA-LGGC Communications & Community Relations Staffordshire CSS, Heron House 120 Grove Road Stoke-on-Trent ST4 4LX
My week in blogs on Lib Dem Voice: beer, biodiversity and big railways
These days, I edit and write for Liberal Democrat Voice, formally as Friday editor and but also at other times as news breaks or topics need to be discussed. This week has been typically busy, with zombie pubcos and vampire railways in the frame, as well as the vital issue of biodiversity offsetting. First up was an attack on the pubcos. These are the companies that took over large number of pubs in the 1990s. Lib Dem MP Greg Mulholland raised the issue in a hard hitting speech in the Commons on Monday night and I reflected: QUOTE: Four years ago, I cried when the tenants of my local were forced out by a pubco. They'd had a brilliant first year. They'd made the pub a hub for the local folk scene and helped breathe new life into the community. But on New Year's Day, their rent doubled. That was the price the pubco levied on their success, and it was an impossible demand. The pubco accountants cared not. The pub has struggled ever since. It's up for sale, facing closure. Read: Casked Crusader battles zombie enterprises over "Great British Pubco Scam". On Friday, I tackled the seemingly obscure topic…
Solar panels on Ludlow Library anyone?
The Shropshire Star and BBC report yet more planning applications for greenfield solar farms in the county, including at Condover. I am not so keen on building solar farms in green fields. After all, one of the biggest industries is county is tourism and that relies on the beauty of green landscapes. Energy minister Greg Barker has made it clear that he wants solar panels on the roofs of car parks, warehouses, supermarkets and other sites where they will not interrupt countryside views. The government's emerging strategy on solar farms says as much. Here in Ludlow we have a modern library which has southward gently sloping roofs. These are ideal for solar panels and they won't one bit distract from the building's beauty (or ugliness – take your own view on that). So wake up Shropshire Council. You could generate a lot of electricity, make money to run the Library and take the pressure off our green fields. There are lots of places we can put solar panels without eroding one of the county's greatest assets, its green fields.
Consultation on Closure of Ludlow Tip
Shropshire Council has not yet made a final decision on closing the Amenity Skip and Recycling Centre at Coder Road – known as the local tip to you and me. But it is only putting forward three options: closure, part-closure and closure. And the staff have been given their notices, so its curtains for the current site. The council is currently consulting on three options: sale of the land conversion to an unmanned recycling bring bank site clearing the site and selling it to environmental charity, Cwm Harry, which is to take over the former biodigester site next door. None of the options involves keeping the site open for non-recyclables. On 4 November, a councillor from Oswestry will decide whether or not to close the Coder Road centre. He will propose the motion and second it. The vote is guaranteed to be unanimous as this Cabinet member will be the only voter. Not a single member of the public or the press is allowed to attend this meeting. We can't watch him make the decision. We can't talk to him. We can't film him. There will there be no notes taken of that meeting. Nothing to say who said what….

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While all of the Marvel superhero shows on Netflix have had their ups and downs, none have been canceled – until now. As of Friday, reports arrived that Netflix will not bring back "Iron Fist" for a third season. However, there may be some good news for fans of the character.
According to Deadline's report, Netflix released a statement thanking the fans, cast, crew, and showrunners. They went on to say that despite the cancellation, "the immortal Iron Fist will live on." It's unknown if Netflix is saying that as a nod to the comic book character or if they are dropping a hint that there will be more of Iron Fist seen elsewhere.
The first season debuted in 2017 and was a flop for many fans and critics. It sits at just 19 percent overall among collected critics' reviews on Rotten Tomatoes. The second season was considered more successful and bounced back from the previous issues. It garnered a 53 percent overall rating with "better action scenes and tighter pacing" among its improvements. Unfortunately, it wasn't enough to survive a knockout punch ahead of a potential third season at Netflix.
The show starred Finn Jones in the title role as Danny Rand aka Iron Fist, with Jessica Henwick co-starring as sidekick and love interest Colleen Wing. The pair showed up as part of the ensemble cast for Marvel's "Defenders" also on Netflix, and then again in "Luke Cage" Season 2. Some fans are now speculating that maybe there could be a "Heroes for Hire" series which would feature Luke Cage and Iron Fist teaming up as they did in Marvel comic books.
The other speculation is that "Iron Fist" could pop up as a series on the brand new Disney streaming service. The new service will launch in January with the "Captain Marvel" film (coming to theaters in March 2019) scheduled as the first Marvel movie to stream officially on the network rather than Netflix. "Iron Fist" and other popular superhero shows could also end up there as part of the extended Marvel Universe. Either way, fans of the character and show are certainly hoping for some sort of continued life for Rand's superhero.
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This new cigar from Archetype is quite intimidating at first glance; the dark wrapper and deep red cigar band. The Axis Mundi is said to be the center of the world and is the connection between Heaven and Earth. Not just any cigar can have a name like that and live up to the deep meaning behind it but this cigar does just that. The Axis Mundi comes jam packed with an Indonesian Sumatra Binder, Nicaraguan Habano fillers, and a dark and mysterious Ecuadorian Habano wrapper to hold everything together. Cigar Aficionado rated this cigar a 93 and placed it at #13 of their Top 25 Cigars of 2017 List. If that isn't enough to get you to want to try this cigar then we don't know what is. Try it for yourself today!


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"Top Secret" Intel Report Claims Russia, China Continue To Help North Korea Evade Sanctions
With US markets going into full-fledged convulsions thanks to disheartening economic data out of China, a looming government shutdown, renewed fears about a "no deal" Brexit and Dow component JNJ's worst day in 16 years, strategists can add one more disconcerting development to their list of woes. Citing a "top secret" intelligence report, NBC News said Friday that the US suspects that North Korea is still evading US sanctions by secretly transferring oil at sea.
While this isn't exactly news - the US back in September reportedly formed an international posse to crack down on these illegal oil sales - it certainly doesn't bode well for the stalled planning for a second summit between President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. It also raises questions about North Korea's intentions as doubts persist about Pyongyang's commitment to denuclearization. Negotiations hit an impasse over the summer as Pyongyang insisted that the US commit to a gradual schedule of removal for its economic sanctions, while Washington has insisted that the North must completely denuclearize first - something few intelligence analysts expect it to do.
Specifically, the intel report examined how the North has changed up its tactics and moved these transfers out of the East China Sea and into "more logistically challenging waters to the North and South" as the US-led posse - Australia, Britain, Canada, France, Japan, South Korea and New Zealand are also participating - has made the transfers more difficult by its presence alone (they typically don't try to board or detain ships caught in the act, instead allowing them to flee). The Koreans are also using smaller ships to evade detection. The US has been monitoring the smuggling activity since October 2017, when it began surveillance flights after both the UN and the US ramped up sanctions that summer following the most intense phase of the North Korean nuclear- and missile-testing crisis.
The North Koreans are also resorting to smaller vessels to avoid recognition by the coalition's warships and surveillance aircraft, the officials said. The assessment found that while attempts to transfer oil have not decreased, the coalition presence has forced North Korea out of the East China Sea and into more logistically challenging areas to the north and south. That shift could ultimately affect the pace and number of the ship-to-ship transfers, raising the cost of smuggling for North Korea, according to the three U.S. officials.
A U.S. defense official said the U.S. began surveillance flights over the East China Sea to disrupt these illicit transfers on Oct. 19, 2017. Since then, the U.S. has conducted more than 300 surveillance flights. Allied nations began flights on April 30 of this year, and have flown more than 200 surveillance flights to date.
Since October 2017, there have been 30 instances when smugglers halted ship-to-ship transfers when observed by coalition naval forces at sea, according to a U.S. defense official.
The U.S. Pacific Command assessment, labeled "Top Secret," found that the presence of warships and surveillance aircraft deployed by an eight-nation coalition since September has forced North Korea to adjust its tactics at sea, including transferring oil further away from the Korean Peninsula and often in other countries' territorial waters.
What's almost worse than the smuggling itself is the fact that the North Korean ships participating in the transfers apparently have never heard of the phrase "act natural", as ships have repeatedly been observed to drop whatever they were doing and flee after spotting Western monitors.
"What's equally as powerful as boarding a ship is taking a picture of the hull, getting information about the ship involved in the illegal activity, and that allows you to get to the insurers, the networks, the people financing the operation, and so we've been successful with a camera as much as we would be if we were to proceed to boardings."
Before the posse was formed in September, incidences of North Korean smuggling (often abetted by China and Russia) had been on the rise.
A leaked report by U.N. sanctions experts in August, based on U.S. intelligence, found the number of transfers surging, with vessels turning off the transponders that show a ship's geographic location. Between January and May, North Korean ships made 89 deliveries of refined petroleum to the country's ports, U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley said in July.
Which brings us the bigger issue here: Despite opting to support tighter UN sanctions against North Korea last year, China and Russia have continued to supply North Korea with badly needed oil. Some of the ships that have been tracked by US monitors have helped move North Korean coal to Russian ports. Though the intelligence analysts say their surveillance regime has helped them crack down on the support networks for these ships - like insurers and Western companies that need to abide by the sanctions.
When confronted about their complicity in the sanctions violations, Russia and China have insisted that they abide by the UN rules. Yet analysts say evidence of their deception is easy to see. Monitors of energy prices in North Korea show that the increased sanctions have had virtually no impact. Meaning that the sanctions impressed upon North Korea by President Trump have had virtually no effect.
Analysts and firms that track North Korean shipping data say there are numerous signs that the regime continues to use deception to move coal out of North Korean ports for sale and to obtain oil through ship-to-ship transfers at sea.
"I think they're certainly trying to keep apace with the sanctions regime," said Lucas Kuo, an analyst at C4ADS, a non-profit research organization that uses data to track illicit networks.
Two ships identified in a report by a U.N. panel earlier this year for smuggling coal to Russian ports, the Sky Angel and the Sky Lady, continue to operate and recently made port visits to Japan — even obtaining insurance paperwork, according to maritime and shipping sites.
The Sky Angel pulled into the Japanese port of Muroran in July, and Sky Lady made a port of call at Tomakomai on Tuesday.
"The fact that they're still able to acquire this insurance at least raises some questions," Kuo said.
And if Korean energy products have managed to slip through the sanctions so easily, what does that say about other Korean exports, like seafood?
The upshot here is that while we're sure Trump will largely disregard these findings as he seeks a major diplomatic "win" by becoming the president who opens up North Korea, we'll likely be hearing more soon about how these violations are Russia's and China's fault.


Now that Republican legislative leaders have finally acknowledged that the mining legislation they've been promoting over the last year does exempt mining companies from meeting a variety of environmental standards, Governor Walker should endorse Senator Cullen's bipartisan proposal, which maintains our state's environmental standards and creates a fair and responsible permitting process.
While last year's AB 426 was written by the company, this latest version of the GOP backed bill has clearly been written for the company, while Senator Cullen's proposal was written in the public eye for the public interest. Senator Cullen's proposal also comes much closer to matching the consensus reached between George Meyer and Tim Sullivan, a consensus called for by Governor Walker last year, than the proposal put forth by Republicans today.
Republican leaders have already acknowledged that their bill will be an invitation to litigation, in part because the environmental exemptions included in the bill are in conflict with the public trust doctrine that exists within our state's constitution. Instead of creating jobs in Northern Wisconsin, the only jobs that will be created from the Republican bill will be the lawyers who spend 7 or 8 years arguing it in the courts.
We are all in agreement on the need for jobs throughout Wisconsin, but it seems as though Governor Walker and Republican legislative leadership are simply using the word "jobs" to cloak their unwillingness to talk about the flawed legislation and seek bipartisan solutions.
Once again, I call on Governor Walker to honor his pledge of bipartisanship and work with Senator Cullen, Senator Schultz and me because our bill provides the certainty in the permitting process he's asked for while also maintaining the environmental protections he claims to wish to protect.


This year has been full of good news for the Itz'ana family - and it just keeps getting better!
It was just announced that our team's sister resort, Ka'ana, has been nominated once again for multiple World Travel Awards. You may recall that last year we were honored to be named Mexico & Central America's Leading Boutique Resort at this prestigious gala.
This year we're once again up for the same award as well as Belize's Leading Resort for 2016. Our team is beyond thrilled that our unique brand of bespoke luxury travel is once again being recognized by the WTA, our fellow industry professionals, and our beloved guests.
Voting is now open for all awards. If you've experienced the wonderful hospitality of Ka'ana, we'd love it if you could help us share it with the world by voting here.
If you haven't yet had the pleasure, what are you waiting for? Itz'ana won't be opening its doors until December, but Ka'ana is beautiful year round.
While you're in Belize feel free to come by the Itz'ana construction site and say hello to our team! After all, Placencia was just nominated for Central America's Leading Beach Destination for 2016. Come see what everyone's talking about.
Things are moving fast down here, and our Residences are selling fast! Be sure to let us know in advance if you're one of the adventurers interested in joining our Homeowner's Club. We'd be happy to give you and your loved ones a tour... before they're all gone!
Congratulations once again to the entire Ka'ana team on this extremely well-deserved recognition. Cheers!


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Before you decide to sign up for the full membership, you can try the free trial to get a feel of the service before making a decision. Then, you can sign up for the full membership, which includes access to hundreds of workspaces in 15 major cities and over 400 coworking spaces. In Metro Atlanta, you'll find 14 coworking locations and three Thrive Coworking spaces, so you can work wherever you want. The best part is, you can sign up for as many workspaces as you'd like.
There are four levels of membership, each of which offers a different set of benefits. The "mini" plan is the most affordable and provides access to up to four coworking locations each month. It is only $49 per month which is a 50 percent savings over the average day rate at most coworking spaces. The "part-time plan" allows you to visit up to eight locations. Full-time memberships allow unlimited visits in a month. Full-time memberships allow for twenty visits per month. You can also use any days not used in a given month. You can also sign up for an annual plan if you need more flexibility.
You have the option of signing up for the monthly plan. A mini plan allows you to access up to four locations, or a full-time membership that allows you to access up to 20 visits per month. If you're looking for more frequent access, the full-time membership has unlimited visits per month and allows you to use the space twenty times a day, Monday through Friday. You can also choose to pay for the service yearly, with discounts for multiple visits.
A full-time subscription includes access to two meeting rooms and four conference rooms, as well as the "mini" plan, which enables up to four visits per month. These plans are both affordable and offer considerable savings over the day rate at most spaces. Whether you are planning a long-term or short-term visit, Deskpass has you covered. Deskpass is quickly becoming the coworking space to watch with its safety program.
Deskpass members who aren't sure if they want a monthly membership can get a free trial. The mini plan offers four visits per month at a significant discount over the day rate at most workplaces. The full-time plan includes 20 visits per month and allows unlimited access to all locations. In addition to a monthly subscription, Deskpass also offers an annual plan for those who need it on a regular basis.
A coworking space offers complete flexibility. You don't have to sign a contract or lease and can work wherever you like. You can work the hours that are most convenient for you. With Deskpass, you can access 100+ coworking spaces and shared office spaces across four US cities. You can use the deskpass to work anywhere you want. If you don't have a business in these areas, try to find an office for a week.
Full-time membership includes unlimited visits. Full-time members can visit as many locations as possible in a single month. You can book a conference room, phone booth, or other workspaces. A desk can be used in the lobby. The staff at Deskpass is friendly and welcoming. The company's mission statement is "to provide quality workspace in a beautiful, sustainable environment." It also promotes diversity and sustainability.
This new safety program was created for remote workers. It helps remote workers find and connect with coworking groups. Using the app, you can book conference rooms or phone booths and work in a cozy environment. The staff are friendly and will make sure you feel at home. The coworking space aims to promote collaboration and respect. Its safety features are built around the safety of its members. If you're looking for a coworking space, use Deskpass!
The app offers convenient access to coworking spaces. Its members can work from anywhere. There are couches and large windows for a private workspace. Members can also book a conference room or a phone booth. It is easy to find affordable coworking spaces in your area thanks to the friendly and welcoming staff. The service is not only for remote workers, but also for anyone looking to start a new business. Register now for a free trial.
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Capture
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> Provides access to the device's audio, image, and video capture capabilities.

**Important privacy note:** Collection and use of images, video, or audio from the device's camera or microphone raises important privacy issues.  Your app's [privacy policy](guide_getting-started_index.md.html) should discuss how the app uses such sensors and whether the data recorded is shared with any other parties.  In addition, if the app's use of the camera or microphone is not apparent in the user interface, you should provide a just-in-time notice prior to your app accessing the camera or microphone (if the device operating system doesn't do so already). That notice should provide the same information noted above, as well as obtaining the user's permission (e.g., by presenting choices for "OK" and "No Thanks").  Note that some app marketplaces may require your app to provide just-in-time notice and obtain permission from the user prior to accessing the camera or microphone.  For more information, please see the Privacy Guide.

Objects
-------

- Capture
- CaptureAudioOptions
- CaptureImageOptions
- CaptureVideoOptions
- CaptureCallback
- CaptureErrorCB
- ConfigurationData
- MediaFile
- MediaFileData

Methods
-------

- capture.captureAudio
- capture.captureImage
- capture.captureVideo
- MediaFile.getFormatData

Scope
-----

The `capture` object is assigned to the `navigator.device` object, and
therefore has global scope.

    // The global capture object
    var capture = navigator.device.capture;

Properties
----------

- __supportedAudioModes__: The audio recording formats supported by the device. (ConfigurationData[])
- __supportedImageModes__: The recording image sizes and formats supported by the device. (ConfigurationData[])
- __supportedVideoModes__: The recording video resolutions and formats supported by the device. (ConfigurationData[])

Methods
-------

- `capture.captureAudio`: Launch the device's audio recording application to record audio clips.
- `capture.captureImage`: Launch the device's camera application to take photos.
- `capture.captureVideo`: Launch the device's video recorder application to record videos.

Supported Platforms
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- Android
- BlackBerry WebWorks (OS 5.0 and higher)
- iOS
- Windows Phone 7 and 8
- Windows 8

Permissions
-----------

### Android

#### app/res/xml/plugins.xml

    <plugin name="Capture" value="org.apache.cordova.Capture"/>

#### app/AndroidManifest.xml

    <uses-permission android:name="android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO" />
    <uses-permission android:name="android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE" />

### Bada

#### manifest.xml

    <Privilege>
        <Name>RECORDING</Name>
    </Privilege>

### BlackBerry WebWorks

#### www/plugins.xml

    <plugin name="Capture" value="org.apache.cordova.capture.MediaCapture" />

#### www/config.xml

    <feature id="blackberry.system"  required="true" version="1.0.0.0" />
    <feature id="blackberry.io.file" required="true" version="1.0.0.0" />

### iOS

#### config.xml

    <plugin name="Capture" value="CDVCapture" />

### webOS

    No permissions are required.

### Windows Phone

#### Properties/WPAppManifest.xml

    <Capabilities>
        <Capability Name="ID_CAP_MEDIALIB" />
        <Capability Name="ID_CAP_MICROPHONE" />
        <Capability Name="ID_HW_FRONTCAMERA" />
        <Capability Name="ID_CAP_ISV_CAMERA" />
        <Capability Name="ID_CAP_CAMERA" />
    </Capabilities>

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Loads of UK lowriders, duno who the main dude is but Method Man is on the track!
cars no, modified bikes and stretched scooters yes.
Or any french tin really.
Directed by Michel Gondry who did all those weird mutant cars for the film 'Mood Indigo' / Eternal Sunshine etc.
Just the first 30 seconds, I know what it is but do you?


 Kidiway Habana Bonded Leather 3 in 1 Glider .Living Furniture 2019.
If The product quality is compared by the prices glider is the good suggestion. Don't miss this opportunity. Compare prices and buy glider Now! Case of my online shopping The shipping delivery time is very important as If I would like to buy a car spare part for repair my car Then I must choose express shipping for that product. Although I have to pay more expensive. But if you would like to buy this furniture Today you should decide that. You would like to use this furniture now. If you can wait. We suggest that you should not choose express shipping for save your money.
The Habana Bonded Leather 3 in 1 Glider is not only for a babys room, its stylish look will fit well in any room of your house. The Habana Glider is perfect for nursing or simply relaxing in style. Comfortably built with both mom and baby in mind, Habana features high-quality leather construction as well as exceptionally smooth swivel and rocking actions. Habana fully reclines to ease those mid-night feedings, locking into place with its long leather handle for safety and comfort. Their... Frame Material: Metal Seat Cushion Upholstery Material: Leather Overall Product Weight: 85.4lb.
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One of the nicest characteristics of contemporary homes is the vastness of the windows.
the breeziness of space around the fireplace.
The dual colour of the contemporary kitchen adds deliberate contrast that visually articulates the space.
The dark wood and colour blocking carries out throughout other elements of the house linking the spaces together in a pleasant continuum.
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Events: NY Women in Communication to Host 50th Matrix Awards
Fri., Sep. 18, 2020
New York Women in Communications is holding its 50th annual Matrix Awards as a virtual event on Oct. 12. The awards recognize women leaders who exemplify excellence, the courage to break boundaries and a commitment to championing the next generation of trailblazers, creatives and communicators. This year's event, which will be emceed by "CBS This Morning" co-host and The Oprah Magazine editor-at-large Gayle King, honors a group of women that includes CBS News president Susan Zirinsky, Adobe executive vice president and chief marketing officer Ann Lewnes and Times Up Now & Times Up Foundation CEO Tina Tchen. For more information or to register, click here.
Los Angeles-based social media, PR & events firm Agency Guacamole is hosting its third annual B.L.N.D. (Beauty, Lifestyle and Nurturing Diversity) panel on Sept. 23 at 4 p.m. PST. The theme for the virtual event is Showcasing Black Voices As The Industry Evolves. The free event will be moderated by stand-up comedian, content creator and host of the Colored Couch Conversations podcast Jazmyn W, who has more than 300,000 TikTok followers. Panelists include Barbara Jacques, founder of all-natural bath, body and skin care brand JACQ's Organics; Saleam Singleton, a Brooklyn-based men's skincare, beauty advocate and content creator; and Sarissa Thrower, manager of digital creators and entertainment communications for Instagram and Facebook. To register for the event, click here.
The Association of National Advertisers is holding a Media & Measurement Virtual Conference on Sept. 23 and 24. At the conference, speakers will discuss such topics as cross-media measurement, the evolving video landscape, multi-touch attribution, in-house media and emerging media technologies like AI. The event will be hosted by ANA group executive vice presidents Bill Duggan and Bill Tucker, and will feature speakers including Nielsen CEO and chief diversity officer David Kenny; A+E Networks VP, Precision + Performance Roseann Montenes; and Eli Lilly chief media officer Lina Shields. For more information or to register, click here.
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You'll visit some of the world's most beautiful islands, yet you may find that your most memorable destination is the m/s Paul Gauguin. This unique vessel was designed specifically for sailing the shallow seas of Tahiti and French Polynesia, visiting small ports that larger ships can't reach and effortlessly blending into the stunning natural beauty of the South Seas. She offers an extension of the informal, relaxing environment of the islands, coupled with five-star service, comfort, and luxury. Spacious suites and staterooms (more than 70% with private balconies), an onboard water sports marina, three open-seating dining venues, and an extensive spa are among her luxury attributes.
With a capacity of just 332 passengers, an incredible crew-to-guest ratio of 1 to 1.5, and the highest space per guest of any ship serving the American cruise market, the m/s Paul Gauguin is the opposite of the crowded, impersonal mega-ships that ply the Caribbean and other overcrowded cruise destinations. Already acclaimed as one of the finest, most luxurious small ships at sea, the m/s Paul Gauguin is just a few of seasons removed from a multi-faceted renovation that has only served to improve what was already the ultimate in small ship island cruising.


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Minnesota State Highway 57 (MN 57) is a  state highway in southeast Minnesota, which runs from its interchange with U.S. Highway 14 in the city of Kasson and continues north to its northern terminus at its intersection with U.S. Highway 52 in the unincorporated community of Hader in Wanamingo Township.

Route description
Highway 57 serves as a north–south route in southeast Minnesota between Kasson, Mantorville, Wanamingo, and Hader.

Highway 57 is a two-lane undivided highway its entire length, except for a small portion in the city of Kasson.  The route begins in Kasson, and heads through the center of town.  Two miles north of Kasson, the route enters historic Mantorville and goes by some landmarks, such as the Hubbell House.  North of Mantorville, Highway 57 is very lightly traveled and doesn't enter another incorporated city for twenty miles (32 km).  The route intersects State Highway 60 at Wanamingo.  Highway 57 then heads north four more miles to its northern terminus at its intersection with U.S. Highway 52 in Hader.

Highway 57 is also known as Mantorville Avenue in the city of Kasson.  The route is also known as Main Street in the cities of Mantorville and Wanamingo.

History
Highway 57 was first commissioned as Minnesota Constitutional Route 57 in 1920.  Constitutional Route 57 only extended from Highway 14 in Kasson to Mantorville.  The remainder of the route north to Hader was authorized in 1934.  Highway 57 was completely paved by 1958.  The route was extended south of the original terminus in Kasson in 1980 to meet the U.S. 14 bypass.

Highway 57 was the shortest constitutional route in the 1920 Minnesota highway plan, then only three miles in length between Kasson and Mantorville.

Major intersections

References

057
Transportation in Dodge County, Minnesota
Transportation in Goodhue County, Minnesota

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Cyprus is fact becoming one of the coolest places to take a holiday in Europe. It's magnificent scenery and quaint little towns have had people flocking their for the ultimate chic holiday. It is so popular that it has now become a regular place to spot a lot of A-list celebrities. It used to be a quite a quiet place and didn't see huge numbers of tourists, but know it is the place where people go to enjoy some of the best beaches in the world, beautiful waters and to find what we are all looking for, a perfect mix between the traditional and the modern. I went with direct holidays the last time I went to Cyprus, they were so helpful in getting me the best deal possible that I now recommend them to all my friends. The friendly advice and expert opinions that I received meant that I knew even before I boarded the plane that I was in for a real treat.
The food in Cyprus is absolutely delicious, it's one of the best things about going there. I love going on holiday and enjoying the food, every meal feels like a real treat because you are trying new dishes each and everyday. The best thing about the food is that it is very reasonably priced, so you don't have to break the bank to try some tasty treats. Forget about any diet plan and indulge, I certainly did and don't regret it for a second – eat everything that you see!
I went on three boat trips during my time here, I think that explains to you just how much I loved them. You will never be short of options either, there are plenty of boat tours on offer and they leave every single day. You can visit things like the mud baths, deserted beaches, jump off and go swimming and also soak up all the sun. I think the this is the best way to spend a day, I have some very fond memories of these trips – highly recommended.
What is the point in going all the way to a sunny location if you are not going to hit the beach at least for a day, you won't find beaches like you do in Cyprus anywhere back home in the UK so make the most of your time there. The water is absolutely beautiful, the turquoise bluey colour just makes you want to dive straight in after your temperature has risen from all that sun bathing. The hardest part about hitting the beach is having to leave it at the end of the day!


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Conserved Reel-to-Reel Film Available for the First Time in 60 Years.
The Archives would like to thank ColorLab in Rockville, MD for their assistance in restoring a set of damaged reel-to-reel film and sound strip. The archives does not keep reel-to-reel film projectors on hand. In addition to saving these valuable films from decay, giving them a shiny new set of canisters, and eliminating the terrible vinegar smell that it emanates from decaying film, ColorLab made these films usable in digital format for the first time. Users can hear Father Shehan's mass during the re-interment of Mother Seton's remains in the chapel at St. Joseph's Provincial House, later the Basilica of the National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. We also have the complete ceremonies of the Centennial Anniversary of St. Vincent Hospital in St. Louis in 1958, featuring some of the most accomplished Daughters in the history of the city, religious leaders from across denominations, and Cardinal great Stan "The Man" Musial, as well as a 90-second promotional video from this same year.
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A delegation representing the Committee of Intelligence and Security Services in Africa has arrived at Mi'tiga Inter. Airport on a visit to Libya. The delegation will hold a series of meetings with officials concerned with illegal migration, and is expected to call at detentions centres to get a firsthand account of the resources available to illegal migrants at these centres as well as the medical services and other equipment the Head of the Foreign Ministry Information Office Ahmed Al Arbed said.


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Census • Clergy
Matthew Hutton Notes
CensusConflictContemporariesGalleryNotesPerson
Archbishops of Canterbury:
John Morton (1486-1500): an English prelate who served as Archbishop of Canterbury from 1486 until his death and also Lord Chancellor of England from 1487. He was el...
Henry Deane (1501-1503): Archbishop of Canterbury from 1501 until his death. Deane was admitted to the society of Lincoln's Inn in 1489, suggesting a knowledge of c...
William Warham (1503-1532): the Archbishop of Canterbury from 1503 to his death. In 1502, he was consecrated Bishop of London and became Keeper of the Great Seal, but ...
Thomas Cranmer (1533-1555): a leader of the English Reformation and Archbishop of Canterbury during the reigns of Henry VIII, Edward VI and, for a short time, Mary I. ...
Reginald Pole (1556-1558): an English cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church and the last Roman Catholic Archbishop of Canterbury, holding the office from 1556 to 1558,...
Matthew Parker (1559-1575): the Archbishop of Canterbury for the Church of England from 1559 until his death in 1575. He was also an influential theologian and arguabl...
Edmund Grindal (1575-1583): an English Protestant leader who successively held the posts of Bishop of London, Archbishop of York and Archbishop of Canterbury for the Ch...
John Whitgift (1583-1604): the Archbishop of Canterbury for the Church of England from 1583 to his death. Noted for his hospitality, he was somewhat ostentatious in h...
Richard Bancroft (1604-1610): an English churchman, who became Archbishop of Canterbury (1604-1610) for the Church of England and the "chief overseer" of the production o...
George Abbot (1611-1633): an English divine who was Archbishop of Canterbury from 1611 to 1633 for the Church of England. He also served as the fourth Chancellor of T...
William Laud (1633-1645): an English bishop and academic. He was the Archbishop of Canterbury for the Church of England from 1633 until his death, during the personal...
William Juxon (1660-1663): an English churchman, Bishop of London from 1633 to 1649 and Archbishop of Canterbury from 1660 until his death for the Church of England. A...
Gilbert Sheldon (1663-1677): the English Archbishop of Canterbury for the Church of England from 1663 until his death in 1677. In 1660, Sheldon was elected Bishop of Lon...
William Sancroft (1678-1690): the 79th Archbishop of Canterbury (1678-1690) of the Church of England, and was one of the Seven Bishops imprisoned in 1688 for seditious li...
John Tillotson (1691-1694): the Anglican Archbishop of Canterbury from 1691 to 1694 for the Church of England. He devoted himself to an exact study of biblical and patr...
Thomas Tenison (1694-1715): an English church leader, Archbishop of Canterbury for the Church of England from 1694 until his death. During his primacy, he crowned two B...
William Wake (1715-1737): a priest and Archbishop of Canterbury in the Church of England from 1716 until his death in 1737. His writings are numerous, the chief being...
John Potter (1737-1747): the Archbishop of Canterbury for the Church of England from 1737-1747. He was the son of a linen-draper at Wakefield, Yorkshire. At the age...
Thomas Herring (1747-1757): Archbishop of Canterbury for the Church of England from 1747 to 1757. Herring became a close friend of Philip Yorke, the Solicitor General, ...
Matthew Hutton (1757-1758): a high churchman in the Church of England, serving as Archbishop of York (1747–1757) and Archbishop of Canterbury (1757 to 1758). He was a...
Thomas Secker (1758-1768): the Archbishop of Canterbury in the Church of England from 1758 until his death in 1768. In 1737 he became the Bishop of Oxford and then the...
Frederick Cornwallis (1768-1783): the Archbishop of Canterbury from 1768 unitl 1783 for the Church of England, and the twin brother of Edward Cornwallis. Cornwallis was able ...
John Moore (1783-1805): the Archbishop of Canterbury from 1783 to 1805 in the Church of England. Having taken holy orders, he was for some years tutor to Lords Char...
Charles Manners-Sutton (1805-1828): a bishop in the Church of England who served as Archbishop of Canterbury from 1805 to 1828. Manners-Sutton was educated at Charterhouse Scho...
William Howley (1828-1848): a clergyman in the Church of England. He served as Archbishop of Canterbury from 1828 to 1848. Howley was Archbishop during the repeal of th...
John Bird Sumner (1848-1862): a bishop in the Church of England and Archbishop of Canterbury from 1848 to 1862. Sumner's numerous writings were much esteemed, especially ...


Well done to our awesome Marwick Marketing team, who alongside Jelly Marketing and Brix Media have sold out the 2016 Canadian Internet Marketing Conference.
A staggering 680 people have registered for the digital marketing event, all ready to listen to speakers from Disney, Google, Telus, WestJet, Starbucks, Twitter, Yelp and many more. With still two weeks to go this digital marketing conference is fast becoming the go-to event in marketing on the west coast of Canada.
Check it out www.digitalbuzz.ca – stay tuned for more updates as we get closer.


CMM's are available on the manufacturing floor in addition to traditional gages to provide the following benefits.
The ability to retain variable data for the life of production.
Provides the flexibility to revise inspection points.
Reduces cost of gages and engineering changes.
Facilitates problem solving with the ability to quickly add inspection points.
Improves the ability to maintain part quality.
Increases the accuracy of the inspection process.
Vision System inspections are utilized where appropriate. Vision system Inspection is improving our automated technical inspection, gauging and measurement capability to the benefit of our customers worldwide.


We're excited to announce the 2nd year of our film series partnership with the Estuary and Ocean Science Center of San Francisco State University.
Souls of the Vermilion Sea is a documentary film and media outreach project focused on the struggle to save the world's most endangered marine mammal, the vaquita. Over the past 3 years the filmmakers have been working to spread awareness of this issue through a variety of media platforms. Watch the trailer.
Q&A after the film with the Estuary and Ocean Science Center's Associate Director Dr. Ellen Hines.
Doors and concession stand open at 6pm, film screenings start at 6:30pm. All concession items are $2 and cash is required.


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package org.zbus.pool;

import java.io.Closeable;

import org.zbus.pool.impl.DefaultPoolFactory;

public abstract class Pool<T> implements Closeable {

	public abstract T borrowObject() throws Exception;

	public abstract void returnObject(T obj);

	public static <T> Pool<T> getPool(ObjectFactory<T> factory, PoolConfig config){
		return Pool.factory.getPool(factory, config);
	}

	private static PoolFactory factory;

	static {
		initDefaultFactory();
	}

	public static void setPoolFactory(PoolFactory factory) {
		if (factory != null) {
			Pool.factory = factory;
		}
	}

	public static void initDefaultFactory() {
		if (factory != null){
			return ;
		}
		String defaultFactory = String.format("%s.impl.CommonsPool2Factory", Pool.class.getPackage().getName());
		try {
			//default to Log4j
			Class.forName("org.apache.commons.pool2.BasePooledObjectFactory");
			Class<?> factoryClass = Class.forName(defaultFactory);
			factory = (PoolFactory)factoryClass.newInstance();
		} catch (Exception e) {
			factory = new DefaultPoolFactory();
		}
	}
}


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I know it is already the middle of April, but I still wanted to put this up as it never happened with me before. Before you jump on to any conclusions, let me tell you, I am talking about the colour 'Blue'. I spoke about the stuff I'm obsessing over lately (You can check it here). What I've not realised at that time is, I was also getting attracted towards different shades of Blue. Therefore, this was my Month Of Blue. I know it might sound real crazy, but its true ?.
Since blue has always been my favourite colour, precisely "sky blue". I've always admired every thing comes in that shade?. If you follow my YouTube channel, you know I won't continuously repeat the same colours in my videos (apart from some neutral shades). But last month is kind of a Blue month for me as you can see I did 4 different looks using 4 different shades of blue. Seems like it is planned but trust me this is not planned. I just could not think over the shades of blue. It's just like, 'I want to use a colour in this look' and what it is going to be??? 'Blue'?. And this doesn't end with the makeup, I was wearing different shades of blue even on my nails. Have a look at my Instagram, you will find me wearing 2 or 3 different shades of Blue.
I still can't believe my senses, that I was just reaching for one colour. It feels so strange as it never happened with me before. Does it ever happened with you?? or I'm just the crazy one here?.


DeLoach Sotheby's International Realty is a local St. Simons real estate company providing full St. Simons and Sea Island real estate services.
We are dedicated to making it easier to buy and sell Sea Island and St Simons real estate. We live in this historical area filled with abundance and we can't wait to share with you everything this unique community has to offer its residents. Explore and come back often or contact us today to get started. Our knowledgeable Realtors are ready to answer all of your questions.
St. Simons is known for its marshes, beaches, golf and rich history.
Buying St Simons real estate on one of the Golden Isles of Georgia, located just five miles east of Brunswick, offers rich lifestyle living for both part-time or full-time residents and vacationers alike.
Whether you enjoy waterfront living or views overlooking one of our many golf courses, St. Simons home purchasing options include condos, single family homes plus beach cottages, townhomes, villas and bungalows.
Sea Island is an unincorporated part of the Golden Isles offering luxury island living.
Since its development in the 1920's, the Sea Island real estate market has attracted both primary and secondary homes for some of the nation's most influential individuals.
This beautiful island, off the coast of St. Simons Island, offers luxury lifestyle amenities for retirees, vacation renters as well as its cottage owners. With its private beach access and gated entry, Sea Island GA real estate has always catered to the upper-end luxury home and condo market.
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package com.toastedquarks.aquarisist;

import android.app.AlertDialog;
import android.content.Context;
import android.content.DialogInterface;
import android.os.Bundle;
import android.support.v7.app.ActionBarActivity;
import android.view.Menu;
import android.view.MenuItem;
import android.view.View;
import android.widget.AdapterView;
import android.widget.ArrayAdapter;
import android.widget.ListView;
import android.widget.Toast;

import java.util.List;

public class ViewTestData extends ActionBarActivity {
    private TestDataDriver dataDriver;
    private ListView dataListView;
    private ArrayAdapter<TestData> adapter;
    private Context context;
    private List<TestData> values;

    @Override
    protected void onCreate(Bundle savedInstanceState) {
        super.onCreate(savedInstanceState);
        setContentView(R.layout.activity_view_test_data);

        dataListView = (ListView) findViewById(R.id.dataListView);
        context = ViewTestData.this;

        dataDriver = new TestDataDriver(this);
        dataDriver.open();

        values = dataDriver.getAllData();

        adapter = new ArrayAdapter<>(this, R.layout.list_view_layout, values);
        dataListView.setAdapter(adapter);
        adapter.notifyDataSetChanged();

        dataListView.setOnItemLongClickListener(new AdapterView.OnItemLongClickListener() {

            public boolean onItemLongClick(AdapterView<?> arg0, View v,
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On behalf of Frankfort Law Group posted in family law on Friday, April 27, 2018.
Divorce can upend the financial stability that is often felt throughout a marriage. What was once a single household supported by two incomes suddenly becomes two households each supported by one income. This can make for a challenging adjustment, and many individuals find themselves facing economic uncertainty. This is especially true when children are involved. Although a child may be in the physical custody of one parent, the expectation is that both parents will contribute to the child's upbringing.
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Professor Myeong Min Lee Department of Systems Biology
A QUIRKY twist of fate: understanding epidermis cell differentiation in plants
To become a fully functioning multicellular organism much like ourselves, developing cells need to "know" what their jobs are, what they should look like, and where they should be located—a process called cellular differentiation. To understand how cells differentiate, scientists have used model organisms such as the plant Arabidopsis. In Arabidopsis, roots develop properly only after two kinds of epidermal cells (hair and non-hair) form in the appropriate locations. A group of researchers from Yonsei University and the University of Michigan has now updated our current understanding of how plant cell fate is determined.
In a study published in the journal Nature Communications, the scientists led by Dr. Myeong Min Lee "mutated" or manipulated Arabidopsis genes to understand the molecular signaling pathway involved in differentiation of root cells. Previously, scientists had figured out that non-hair cells form due to the expression of a gene called GL2. The protein WEREWOLF directly triggers GL2 expression, whereas the protein CAPRICE suppresses this expression. WEREWOLF and CAPRICE have an interesting interaction: in cells with WEREWOLF, the protein increases CAPRICE expression. CAPRICE then moves to adjacent cells to suppress WEREWOLF and GL2 expression. On top of that, the signaling molecule SCRAMBLED is required for this entire process and also seems to repress WEREWOLF in cells with CAPRICE. What we do not know is how SCRAMBLED is regulated. To understand that part of the pathway, Dr. Lee and colleagues decided to look at QUIRKY, a protein that interacts with SCRAMBLED for unclear reasons.
The researchers identified a mutant Arabidopsis plant harboring a mutation in the QUIRKY gene. The root cells in these plants were not properly developed, and experiments showed that WEREWOLF and CAPRICE genes were expressed in some epidermal cells regardless of their position, instead of being expressed in a position-dependent manner. Further experiments using plants with mutant QUIRKY and SCRAMBLED showed exactly how the two proteins interacted.
The protein QUIRKY (QKY) directly regulates the level of the protein SCRAMBLED (SCM) by preventing its degradation, which triggers the accumulation of another protein, called CAPRICE (CPC), in plant cells. This in turn suppresses the expression of the protein WEREWOLF (WER) and eventually leads to the formation of "hair cells," which form the plant epidermis.
With regard to the results, Dr. Lee commented, "Basically, we showed that QUIRKY and SCRAMBLED work together to influence CAPRICE movement into the cells that become hair cells. Mechanistically, QUIRKY prevents addition of a protein called ubiquitin to SCRAMBLED and thus stops the latter's breakdown by plant cells. This breakdown keeps SCRAMBLED from building up in certain cells, which allows WEREWOLF to work and trigger non-hair cell formation. So, when QUIRKY stops SCRAMBLED from degradation, it allows hair cells to form."
To summarize, this study is the first to experimentally prove the role of QUIRKY in determining plant cell fate. "Our work shows how complex differentiation processes are even when only two cell types are involved," Dr. Lee said. "On a theoretical level, we think these types of studies help paint a better picture of developmental processes in multicellular organisms. More practically, this knowledge can really help advance applied plant-science research, for instance, in the genetic engineering of crops."
Updated in August 2019
Title of original article : QUIRKY regulates root epidermal cell patterning through stabilizing SCRAMBLED to control CAPRICE movement in Arabidopsis
Journal : Nature Communications
DOI : 10.1038/s41467-019-09715-8
Contact corresponding author : Prof. Myeong Min Lee, mmlee@yonsei.ac.kr
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Analysis of Book "King of Shadows" by Susan Cooper
Book Review, Literary Devices, Novel
King of shadows is a book by Susan cooper set in a cross between 1999 and 1599 it is the story of a boy Nathan field who is playing puck in a midsummer night's dream in the newly opened globe theatre but then is suddenly whisked away to 1599 Shakespeare's time.
In this story the author has carefully structured her writing as well as selected devices to help give a better sense and description of the story the author has structured her story as a historical novel in chapters of around 15 pages and included certain important elements to her story key to the plot such as the time travel of Nathan field the main character to give the sense of time travel the author has used italic when changing times as well as the description of Nat feeling dizzy and noticing different smells or sounds before and when the changing of time occurs to give this affect. The author has also used extracts from Shakespeare in her text which she has put in italics to symbolise these as not being her words such as ''I am that merry wanderer of the night I jest to Oberon and make him smile (p.22).'' italics have also been used by the author to express Nat's thoughts so we as the reader can understand better how he is feeling for example ''Don't ask, please don't ask me.''
Nathan field has clearly grown hugely throughout this story.
Nat experienced the tragic loss of his mother and then his father who commits suicide of which Nat blames himself ''I was all he had left and I tried to be enough for him, but I wasn't. I wasn't enough'' Nat not knowing what to do with all his grief falls into the common and understandable trap of bottling up all his emotions and just trying to push all his pain in the past away as well as hide it from everyone else for example ''Like an arrow he went to my haunting, that I had tried so hard and so long to hide from everyone, and most of all from myself (p.97)'' but as he gets whisked away in this almost unreal experience he meets Shakespeare who was a poet like Nat's father this may have helped Nat start to open up about how his parents died to Shakespeare after being told Shakespeare clearly helped Nat start to accept and learn to deal with his parents death he comforted him as well helped him realise it was not his fault ''Do not say thou wast not enough for thy father'' Shakespeare later continues to comfort Nat and gives him a poem about losing loved ones to further help him. Nat later says ''thinking my head was haunted only by the death of my father – as it had been too, until now.'' In this extract Nat explains how by that point in the story he had accepted his parent's death and in so has grown throughout the events of the story.
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