The Third Edition of Victoriana continues to progress through layout, ushered into the light by the safe hands of Paul Bourne. A favourite with gamers and Cubicle 7 staffers alike we're really enjoying putting together this new edition. Once again we've dragged Victoriana Line Developer Walt Ciechanowski away from his keyboard to answer some more questions.
So we're into the section of Third Edition called "Sorcery and Steam". One of Victoriana's key features is that it includes fantastical magic, as well as fantastical technology. Following on from our previous chats, how does this affect the background?
From aerostats and submersibles to clockwork limbs and goggles, Victoriana has always had fantastical technology in the background, but it was underrepresented in both core books. If you wanted to play an engineer or gadgeteer you were pretty much on your own beyond the loosest of guidelines. Faulkner's Millinery & Miscellanea provided some technological support, but the setting didn't get a full showing of its steam side until Marvels of Science and Steampunk.
With Third Edition we wanted to bring the steam to the core and make Technologist adventurers as an attractive option as magicians. We've given better guidelines on crafting new marvels (although the full treatment is still left to Marvels) and we now have a list of ready-to-play marvels so that a technologist adventurer, like a magician, can begin play with cool stuff!
So this section opens with some words of advice to owners of the previous editions of Victoriana. Looks like you've changed the magic system! So what's new?
Actually, it's more of a case of 'what's old is new again!' I'd mentioned this before; one of the biggest opportunities in our feedback was the difficulty of the Second Edition magic system. Getting off spells was difficult, time consuming, and costly. I actually had an adventurer in one campaign that was well versed in thaumaturgy, necromancy, and demonology take to carrying a pistol around because it was much easier to use and did more damage than the average magic spell!
What we did was put the First Edition and Second Edition magic rules side by side, compare them, and craft a simpler system that incorporated the best of both. Gone are the action costs and variable spell costs (although the latter is cool and I'd like to slip a variant rule into the upcoming Liber Magica). We've kept spell costs and difficulties but they're more manageable – no more blowing a third of your points on a single aetheric bolt!
So can you still use Second Edition Rules if you'd prefer? That seems to be a recurring theme. Third Edition is backwards compatible?
Definitely; if you prefer the Second Edition magic system then all you have to do is swap out the appropriate talents and then use the Second Edition magic system whole cloth. We did a lot of mix-and-matching during Third Edition playtesting and in all cases the compatibility held.
Can you tell us a bit more about each of the kinds of magic in Victoriana Third Edition?
When flipping through the magic system probably the most striking change between the editions is the change in magical terminology. When we decided to go with a more historically-grounded Victoriana we felt that using Victorian (or pseudo-Victorian) terminology would enhance the flavour of the setting. So all of the old magic is there; it's just under new naming conventions.
First we have the magnetists (previously mediums) that have a connection to the aether. Clairvoyants see the future, Spiritualists commune with ghosts, and Goeticists pray for miracles.
Second are the (petty) conjurers, rustic cunning and wise folk that mix natural ingredients and infuse them with quintessence (previously mana). The resulting enchantments can be used by anyone.
Third is sigil magic, which expands second edition rune magic to cover all sorts of magical alphabets. It's primarily luck magic, as it makes things more or less likely to happen.
Fourth, we come to thaumaturgy, practiced by the hermeticists. This is gentlemen's (and ladies!) magic) which utilise spells that don't require anything more than words and gestures. Hermeticists are fully licenced and look down on petty conjuring.
Finally, we get to the Maleficium, or Dark Arts. The two flavours in the core rulebook remain demonology and necromancy and as before each contains the potential for corruption.
Any plans to expand this in future supplements?
Of course! Sharp-eyed readers will note that I've already mentioned the Liber Magica, which collects and revises some of the magic systems from Second Edition supplements and offers entirely new ones. I don't want to get into the details now, but we're very excited about it!
Steam! So this is where things get all steampunk! Victoriana has flirted with steampunk on and off through its history. With Marvels of Science and Steampunk for Second Edition a solid link was established between Victoriana and steampunk. Does that continue into Third Edition? How much is Victoriana Third Edition a steampunk game?
There's definitely more steam in Third Edition, but admittedly that wasn't a high bar to hurdle. Marvels are primarily the playthings of the middle class, much as magic is to the aristocracy. On the downside, country farms lay fallow as workers migrate to the cities, cramming into rookeries and working in factories.
In terms of your average session, I think you'll see a few more clockwork limbs and other marvels, but nothing more than you've already seen if you've been playing Second Edition with Faulkner's and Marvels.
Thanks as ever for taking time out of your hectic schedule to let us know a little more about the new edition!
We'll be back again soon with another look at the Third Edition of Victoriana.


Profuse sweating can control your life. You may try to cover up the pool of sweat forming on your palms or underarms — or avoid going out altogether. But excessive sweating can also be a medical condition, and solutions are within reach.
Answering the question: "What is hyperhidrosis?" will help you uncover whether you suffer from a medical condition or just experience situational sweating.
Hyperhidrosis is a condition that causes you to sweat beyond a level that's physiologically necessary to regulate body temperature. Your body needs to sweat to cool down and prevent overheating. But people with hyperhidrosis sweat regardless of their mood or their external temperature.
The condition affects people of all races and ages, but for many, hyperhidrosis begins as a child or teenager.
Although hyperhidrosis isn't a life-threatening ailment, constantly worrying about sweat can produce psychological, emotional and social effects.
What Are the Side Effects of Hyperhidrosis?
Many people who experience constant, intense sweating must cope with embarrassment, frustration and stress. Hyperhidrosis can stain your clothes, complicate your relationships and prevent you from excelling in your career.
If you have hyperhidrosis, you may try to hide signs of sweat with layers of clothing or by avoiding going out in public. When sweating profusely, you could also face a tirade of questions like, "Are you OK?" because people think you're nervous or ill.
When dealing with heavy sweat, you might feel alone. However, excessive sweating is actually quite common.
One study found that nearly 5 percent of the population suffers from hyperhidrosis, though many more also experience situational sweating. Because many people don't realize hyperhidrosis is a medical condition (or are too embarrassed to address the issue), they never see a doctor.
In fact, less than 40 percent of people with hyperhidrosis seek medical advice for their condition.
As a result, dermatologists believe more children and adolescents have hyperhidrosis than are diagnosed.
People with primary hyperhidrosis experience excessive sweating in one area — most commonly the underarms, hands, feet and forehead. The condition affects both sides of the body (whether the underarms, feet or hands).
Primary hyperhidrosis is more pervasive than secondary hyperhidrosis, usually beginning at puberty. Some people with primary hyperhidrosis experience excessive sweat at least once a week, but most experience it daily.
You might be wondering: What causes hyperhidrosis? Unlike secondary hyperhidrosis, primary hyperhidrosis isn't linked to other medical conditions or medications. Instead, genetics play a role. Any healthy person could suffer from excessive sweat, especially if the condition runs in his/her family.
Compensatory Hyperhidrosis (CS): Also known as rebound hyperhidrosis or reflex hyperhidrosis, CS is the most common side effect of endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy (ETS), a surgery to treat severe hyperhidrosis.
Secondary hyperhidrosis refers to excessive sweating that has an underlying cause — either a medical condition or side effect of taking a medication. People with secondary hyperhidrosis sweat excessively across their body, usually beginning during adulthood.
As with any medical condition, it's best to seek the advice of a qualified doctor if you suspect you have secondary hyperhidrosis.
You can't cure hyperhidrosis, but many people don't realize that hyperhidrosis is a treatable medical condition.
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Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding gas leak in an apparel factory at Atchutapuram in Anakapalli district, Andhra Pradesh, 18/01/2023

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of In re : News item published in Hindustan Times dated 03.06.2022 titled “178 women workers fall ill after gas leak in Andhra’s Visakhapatnam”
Industrial Disasters
Vishakhapatnam (D)
Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)
Order of the Supreme Court of India on Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited refinery in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, 05/01/2023

Order of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of M/s Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited Vs Visakha Pawan Praja Karmika Sangam & Others dated 05/01/2023.

The Supreme Court directed
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation (HPCL)
Andhra Pradesh directed to file status report on waste management by NGT, 17/11/2022

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) directed the state of Andhra Pradesh to file a status report on waste management in Andhra Pradesh as on March 31, 2023 by April 15, 2023.

The court, November
Sewage Treatment Plants (STP)
Joint committee report on Kolleru lake, Eluru district, Andhra Pradesh, 17/11/2022

Joint committee report in the matter of Daram Govinda Rajan Vs State of Andhra Pradesh dated 17/11/2022.

Daram Govinda Rajan resident of Chataparru, Eluru mandal, Eluru district, Andhra Pradesh
Kolleru SA
Wetland Conservation
Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding violation of environmental norms by HPCL refinery in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, 20/10/2022

Judgment of the National Green Tribunal (Southern Zone, Chennai) in the matter of Visakha Pawan Praja Karmika Sangam Vs Union of India & Others dated 20/10/2022.

The matter related to Hindustan
Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding illegal sand mining Prakasham and Cuddapah district, Andhra Pradesh, 14/10/2022

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of In re: News item published in the Telugu Newspaper named, Eenadu,Andhra Pradesh edition dated: 29th July, 2021, titled “illegal sand
Cuddapah (D)
APERC Renewable Power Purchase Obligation (Compliance by purchase of renewable energy and renewable energy certificates) Regulations, 2022
The Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) issued regulations specifying the obligations for purchase of renewable power and its compliance by the purchase of renewable energy and renewable
Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC)
Marble slurry should be reused: NGT

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of S. Srinivas Rao & Others Vs State of Andhra Pradesh dated 28/09/2022.

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) was directed by the
Stone Industry
Srikakulam (D)
Action taken report filed by APPCB on granite cutting and polishing units dumping marble and granite slurry on agricultural fields, Kotabommali mandal, Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh, 08/09/2022

Action taken report filed by the Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board on behalf of the Joint Committee in the matter of the National Green Tribunal order, July 20, 2022 (O.A. No. 164 of 2022).

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding solid and liquid waste management, 07/09/2022

The order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of (in respect of State of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Lakshadweep, Puducherry, Andhra Pradesh and Chandigarh) Re: Compliance of Municipal Solid Waste
Sewage Pollution
Adilabad (D)
Anantapur (D)
Chittoor (D)
Guntur (D)
Hyderabad (D)
Karimnagar (D)
Khammam (D)
Kurnool (D)
Mahbubnagar (D)
Nalgonda (D)
Nellore (D)
Nizamabad (D)
Vizianagaram (D)
Warangal (D)

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St Patrick's Day in Dublin - March 17
A Fancy Dress Parade, Irish Music and Traditional Dance
St Patrick's Day in Dublin is one of the biggest and most enjoyable annual celebrations of the calendar year. People come from far and wide in honour of Ireland's national saint.
Enjoy a family day out, traditional music and the festival parade on St Patrick's Day holidays in Dublin. St Patrick's Day hotels in Dublin get snapped up quickly, so plan ahead and get into the spirit in the Irish capital.
photo by William Murphy (CC BY-SA 2.0) modified
Festivities for Ireland's patron saint last almost a week in Dublin. A Patrick's Day holiday is a fun-filled family occasion that culminates in the colourful St Patrick's Day Parade in green fancy dress. Book a St Patrick's Day hotel near Dame Street where families start searching for clues on the annual Treasure Hunt. Another regular fixture is the Denny Big Day Out, which brings crowds to Merrion Square for puppetry, storytelling circuses and games.
Throughout the St Patrick's Festival, Dublin is home to a host of walks, talks and performing arts. You can join workshops in visual arts at Dublin's galleries or explore the city with a guide. There are photographic and art exhibitions, plays and live readings of some of Dublin's best-loved literature. Expect traditional Irish dancing events at major venues and open-air arts in Smithfield and Temple Bar Square.
Music and nightlife
Dublin's St Patrick's Day party continues into the night from the National Concert Hall to Temple Bar. The line-up varies from year to year but it can include performances of music by Irish composers relating to St Patrick or international musicians from other Celtic nations. Traditional Irish music is a usual fixture, as is the annual ceilidh dance which will keep your feet tapping until the wee hours.
Location: Dublin City Centre
Open: 17th March
Price: Parade free, though some individual events are ticketed
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Look for injuries and attitude problems to eat away at the Blazers' optimism of recent years.
What happened here? Just two years ago, the Blazers were optimism personified- young, talented, united and exceedingly likable. This was a team on the rise, inexperienced and nagged by the occasional injury, but without question a contender in the Western Conference for the better part of the next decade.
In the 24 months that have followed, this appears to have evaporated. The incredibly likability? A casualty of infighting. The injuries that had previously been mere nuisances now derail seasons.
First, there was $21 million free agent PG Andre Miller, signed in the summer of 2008. A starter for all but one game before joining Portland, Miller immediately clashed with coach Nate McMillan about his role on the team and has reportedly had a tough time meshing with incumbent superstar and face of the franchise, Brandon Roy. The duo hasn't exactly meshed on the floor, with Miller only at his best when Roy's been out with an injury. Both players need to dominate the ball in order to be effective, and the latest chapter of this mini-drama, Brandon Roy's laid down the law.
Meanwhile there's Rudy Fernandez. Oh Rudy! The wheels on this one came flying off quickly. Upon entering the NBA in 2008, Rudy became an immediate favorite of fans across the league (I wanted more Rudy in my life!). Abe to score from anywhere on the floor, he was a spark plug of the bench and a key contributor as a rookie. His 159 3-pointers in 2008-09 were a record for a rookie.
Last season he struggled with injuries and became increasingly unhappy with his role on the team and team's walk-it-up style. His shooting numbers slipped considerably, from both sides of the 3-point line, and he was simply awful in thee Blazers first-round playoff loss to the Phoenix Suns, averaging just 6.8 ppg and failing to make an impact on the series.
The arrival of Wesley Matthews likely signals the beginning of the end for Rudy in Portland. And this would be just fine by him, as he has shown a desire to traded and was fined $25,000 by the league after his agent said that Rudy might not to report to training camp. Given his ineffective play in 2009-10, the subsequent deterioration in his attitude and his public desire to blow town (thanks for torching your trade value Rudy!), look for Rudy to be shipped out of town in the coming weeks.
And then there's the first pick in the 2007 draft, Greg Oden. The big man chosen ahead of Kevin Durant (oof!) who's suited up for just one out of every three (82 of 246) Blazers' games since he was drafted.
Last December, just days after establishing career-highs in points (24) and rebounds (20) and looking like a lock to become one of the NBA's most dominant rebounders and shotblockers, he suffered his most recent catastrophic blow, as a fractured patella ended his season. On Monday, 10 months after the injury, Oden participated in 5-on-5 drills for the first time. After his workout, he said that there's no definite timetable for his return, but Oden and the club (and fans as well, not just the ones in Portland) are hoping for a late-November/early-December return. However, anyone buying into this timetable may want to take out insurance.
On those rare occasions when he's healthy and able to log significant floor time, Oden actually looks really good. Prior to his latest injury, Oden looked great in the paint with 11.1 points, 8.4 rebounds and 2.3 blocks in 21 starts and was becoming increasingly comfortable with the flow of the NBA game, and his role in it.
One would assume that Oden's return to the floor will restore much of the lost optimism from recent years. And while his return will be cheered by fans across the NBA, even when everything seems to be going swimmingly, there will always be a lingering fear in the back of every Blazer fan's mind. A fear that it could all end on play.
Bottom line: Vegas has the over-under on regular seasons wins for the Blazers at 51.5. This number appears to be rather optimistic given the lack of reliable depth in the middle (Oden and Joel Przybilla missed 113 games last season and Camby's played 70+ game just four times in his career), instability in the backcourt (Miller-Roy, Rudy's meltdown impending exit and the need to integrate Wesley Matthews) and a total lack of rebounding outside of the center position. Not only is this team unlikely to win 52+ games in 2010-11, they could miss the number by 10 or ore wins and will finish no better than #8 in the West.


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Gun violence rates in America are hundreds of times higher than in other industrialized countries – and it's time we change that.
The House has passed several life-saving bills, including H.R. 8, which would require universal background checks, and H.R. 1112, which would close the Charleston loophole. Unfortunately, the Senate has yet to act on this legislation.
Rep Dean also knows that we can do much more to prevent gun violence from amplifying the already-tragic consequences of domestic violence.
Finally, Rep. Dean is working to bring down America's suicide rate; within her first two months in office, she wrote an amendment to allow people at risk of suicide to temporarily transfer their firearms to another person during a crisis – legislation that passed the House.
Rep. Dean's own first bill – H.R. 869, the Undetectable Firearms Modernization Act – addresses a new danger: plastic guns that are undetectable to metal detectors or other detection devices. Rep. Dean's legislation will prohibit the possession of any firearm that is undetectable by airport-level detection devices; the bill also requires any firearm with all of its major components attached to generate a gun-shaped image in the detection systems.
Basic gun safety legislation isn't a radical idea. In fact, background checks are supported by more than 90 percent of the American people – and 83 percent of gun owners. These measures are compatible with the Second Amendment – and they save lives.
More on Gun Violence Prevention
Rep. Dean Hosts Drive-in Town Hall
October 21, 2020 Press Release
Blue Bell, PA – Last night, Rep. Madeleine Dean (PA-04) hosted her very first drive-in town hall at the Montgomery County Community College's Blue Bell Campus. The drive-in town hall was an opportunity for constituents to safely connect with Congresswoman Dean. Topics included the COVID-19 relief and vaccine, the opioid crisis, climate change, the economy, and more.
Rep. Dean Secures Six Priorities and $176 Million in Funding in the 2021 Appropriations Bill
August 5, 2020 Press Release
WASHINGTON — Last week, the House passed a package of the fiscal year 2021 appropriations bills, including Rep. Dean's proposed funding for people with disabilities, pregnant and postpartum women dealing with substance abuse, the national PFAS health study, student loan borrowers, and gun violence prevention.
Rep. Dean holds first Town Hall of the New Year
February 7, 2020 Press Release
LOWER MERION, PA – On Monday, February 3, Rep. Dean hosted the first Town Hall of the new year at the Cynwyd Club in Lower Merion Township. Joined by over 160 constituents, Rep. Dean discussed gun violence prevention, the student debt crisis, climate change and impeachment – and the issues Democrats would be focused on in 2020 like infrastructure, healthcare, and climate change.
Rep. Dean's Tele-Town Hall
December 17, 2019 Video
Rep. Dean appears on Velshi & Ruhle
March 26, 2019 Video
Rep. Madeleine Dean Votes to Close the Charleston Loophole, House Passes Dean Amendment
February 28, 2019 Press Release
Today, the U.S. House passed a bill to close the Charleston loophole. Currently, federal law permits gun sales to proceed if the purchaser's background check hasn't cleared in three days. H.R. 1112 – which passed by a vote of 228 – 198 – will allow law enforcement additional time to investigate would-be gun owners who don't pass an initial background check.
Democrats Are Newly Emboldened on Gun Control
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Tarte Shape Tape Concealer: By now I am sure that many of you have heard of the Tarte shape tape concealer. It has killed the concealer game the past couple of months. I picked it up after hearing all the hype surrounding it, and you guys…this concealer is worth the hype and the money! It is a FULL COVERAGE and a tiny little bit goes a long way. Since concealer is my favorite make-up by choice, I do use it on a daily basis and I and while I did love the Maybelline Instant Age Rewind concealer, the shape tape has quickly taken over its' place. It is perfect for covering dark under-eye areas, it drys very matte, and does not need to be set. If you are on the market for a new concealer I highly recommend you try this one, Tarte recently launched new shades too.
Elf Brow Kit: I've noticed that I have a love-hate relationship with brow pencils. I love the ease of them and how they are so precise and easy to draw your eyebrow with, however, they run out too quickly and break so easily! I was constantly running to the store for new ones and it was not working for me. So I looked for an alternative and found the Elf Brow Kit. It comes with a pigmented gel and an setting powder as well as a small double sided brush. I have used this the entire month and haven't made the slightest dent in it. I like that it covers more ground than a brow pencil making it faster to fill and shape my non-existant brows.
Elf Make-up Remover Wipes: I purchased these wipes the same day I picked up the brow kit. I have always liked using make-up wipes to remove all my face make up before going in with a cleanser, and I have previously tried different brands and have found that many of them leave a sticky feeling on my face, or smell funny. These are nothing like the ones I have tried in the past. They are lightly scented with a clean almost powdery fragrance and are very gentle on my skin. They don't leave any residue behind and they are a good size, I was able to remove all my make up with one wipe. Also really affordable which is always a plus!
Up & Up Facial Cleansing Buffs: Exfoliating is so extremely important to me, I include it in my everyday routine. I think it is really necessary to remove all dead and dull skin cells that just sit on top of our fresh youthful skin. I was really into the Neutrogena Microdermabrasion System however since I use it daily, the refills were starting to add up. Not only that, but I did not think the cleanser that infused the pads itself was doing anything for me. That is why these were perfect. I have been able to use these facial buffs with ANY cleanser I have. They leave my face really soft and I feel like I am really getting a deep cleanse. AND this bag is $2.o0!
Garnier Fructis Shampoo & Conditioner: Ever since I started highlighting my hair it has become a nightmare to brush once I get out of the shower. I was on the hunt for a shampoo and conditioner that would smooth and straighten my hair to avoid any kinks after showering. This combo is perfect and I had tried it before, but this past month this is the only thing that has helped with my knotted hair. Thanks to this I now can brush my hair in under five minutes! It also smells really good!
Steve Madden Hilda Platform Sneakers: If there is one thing I love, it is anything that makes me taller. I am quite—and by quite I mean extremely—short, that's why I always look for a bit of heel or height to any shoes I purchase. Finding a pair of shoes that are comfortable, cute, and that bump me up to a solid 5 feet is rather rare. Which is why I knew I wanted these the moment I tried them on. They are comfortable and so cute! Perfect casual comfy shoes!
B&B Stress Relief Candle: Looking for a blissful spa like scent? Look no further, seriously. Saying I am obsessed with anything that contains eucalyptus in it is an understatement. And this candle is a perfect for everyday scent. It is soothing and relaxing. I love it because it is not too heavy, and doesn't give me headaches like many heavily scented candles tend to.
Hibiscus Tea: My favorite tea of the month! (random right? I know.) I discovered this tea in December after finding out I was anemic. I began to research foods and anything really that was high in iron and this was on of the most frequent items that popped up. The tea itself tastes really good, both hot and cold, and it contains 20.5mg per 80z. However the quality of this brand is not the greatest, the bags are really delicate and have ripped multiple times. I will definitely try a different brand next time.
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ALMERA (Analytical Laboratories for the Measurement of Environmental Radioactivity) is a worldwide network of analytical laboratories, established by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in 1995. Through methodological and data quality support received from the IAEA and collaborative method development and validation, ALMERA member laboratories are able to provide internationally acceptable radioanalytical data in normal situations as well as in cases of accidental or intentional release of radioactivity, as requested by their national authorities.
The ALMERA network holds annual coordination meetings to discuss the implementation of planned activities and to define future activities of the network.
Within this context, ALMERA laboratories representatives are invited to attend the 11th coordination meeting of the ALMERA network, to be held from 7 to 10 October 2014 at the IAEA Headquarters in Vienna, Austria.
The purpose of the meeting is to review ALMERA activities and to define a future work plan for developing the network's activities in the following areas: recommended radioanalytical methods, reference materials and proficiency testing, methodologies supporting routine and emergency environmental monitoring, and radioecological assessment.
•	Review and update the general ALMERA work plan.
The venue has been chosen so as to facilitate the involvement of specialists working in related fields across the IAEA to support exchange of information and collaboration with different programmes of the IAEA.
The meeting will provide an opportunity to undertake, at the senior technical level, a thorough review of the work plan for future ALMERA activities. The meeting will also discuss how to increase the role of regional coordination centres in mobilizing the network's experience, encouraging exchange of expertise and supporting capacity building at regional level.
The meeting will consist of a plenary session and working sessions for the network's regional groups as well as its task groups. The plenary session will include presentations by ALMERA members on developments of radioanalytical methods, quality systems and relevant monitoring and assessment projects in their laboratories and presentations by IAEA specialists in relevant areas. The overall ALMERA work plan will be presented at the plenary session on 10 October 2014.
All ALMERA representatives wishing to attend the meeting should be nominated by their Government (Ministry of Foreign Affairs or National Atomic Energy Authority). Nominations for participation (using the attached Form A) should be received by the IAEA not later than 4 July 2014.
The final list of participants will be approved by 14 July 2014 and the confirmation of acceptance will be sent to the participants by the end of July.
Please be informed that attendance at the meeting is free of charge for ALMERA members. However, the costs of members' participation can not be borne by the IAEA (accommodation, travel costs and all other expenses should be covered by participants' institutes), with the exception of a limited number of grants, which will be made available to applicants from developing Member States.
The grant application (using the attached Form C) should be received by the IAEA no later than 4 July 2014. No grant application will be considered after this date.
It is the responsibility of all participants to make their own travel arrangements to/from Austria. Detailed information on accommodation, local transport to/from the meeting venue, and other organizational matters will be sent to all designated participants by the Administrative Secretary for the meeting (see Section H below).
Designated participants who require a visa to enter Austria should submit the necessary application to the nearest diplomatic or consular representative of Austria well in advance of entry. An official letter of invitation will be issued to all designated participants by the Administrative Secretary for the meeting.
Subsequent correspondence on scientific matters should be sent to the Scientific Secretary and correspondence on other matters related to the meeting to the Administrative Secretary.


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Little Italy (em português Pequena Itália) é um bairro de San Diego, Estados Unidos, chamado assim porque começou a ser povoado por pescadores italianos vindos de São Francisco após o terremoto de 1906 para explorar o comércio de atum.

História

O bairro é muito animado pela Associação Little Italy e tem pouca violência .

Nos anos 70 foi construída a auto-estrada Interstate 5 e 35% do bairro foi destruído e o comércio de atum teve uma grande queda por trinta anos .

Em 1996 foi constituída a Associação Little Italy e o bairro renasceu com muitos eventos e manifestações. Atualmente no bairro existem inúmeros prédios residenciais com grande quantidade de lojas e atividades comerciais.

Eventos

Os eventos estão relacionados com a cultura italiana<ref>{{Citar web |url=http://www.littleitalysd.com/events.asp# |titulo=Events The Little Italy Associationref |acessodata=12 de outubro de 2012 |arquivourl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070608133013/http://www.littleitalysd.com/events.asp# |arquivodata=8 de junho de 2007 |urlmorta=yes }}</ref> e acontecem na Avenida Índia.

 Em fevereiro celebra-se o Carnaval da Little Italy.
 Em abril acontece uma Art Walk, com muitos Artistas de Rua; é a maior manifestação de Rua da região com mais de 90.000 pessoas.
 Em maio tem o Festival Siciliano, e em setembro um grande show de esporte.
 Em outubro tem a Precious Festa, a festa mais importante fora da cidade de Nova Iorque com o Corso degli Artisti Street Painting Festival''.

Outras imagens

Bibliografia

 Cesarini, Thomas J.: San Diego's Little Italy, 2007, Arcadia Publishing

Ligações externas

Little Italy Neighbors Association

Bairros de San Diego (Califórnia)

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Our ability to see the world around us relies on the precise assembly of neurons into complex circuits in the visual centers of our brain. The Drosophila medulla, which comprises the largest structure of the optic lobe, is an excellent model to explore neural circuit assembly due to its precise organization of 40,000 neurons across 800 columns. These neurons can be subdivided into two major classes: uni-columnar and multi-columnar. Uni-columnar neurons are born throughout the entire medulla and have small dendritic arborizations that contact a single column. In contrast, multi-columnar neurons are fewer in number and have large arborizations that contact several columns. During development, the majority of multi-columnar neurons are born in a restricted region and express the transcription factor Vsx1. Subsequently, they migrate up to 60 microns from where they are born to cover the entire medulla. The goal of my research is to identify the mechanisms that underlie the migration of Vsx1-derived multi-columnar neurons during development. I have found that migration occurs as a two-step process that begins 20 hours after puparium formation (APF) and continues until 50 hours APF. Surprisingly, the cell bodies of multi-columnar neurons initially migrate with a ventral bias that persists for at least 10 hours of pupal brain development, after which they cover the entire dorsoventral axis of the medulla. Additionally, the axons of Vsx1-derived multi-columnar neurons target locally in the developing neuropil prior to migration, indicating that their movement is likely independent of axonal targeting. Remarkably, the steroid hormone Ecdysone plays a key role in the process; transgenic flies expressing a dominant-negative form of the Ecdysone receptor in Vsx1 neurons show a cluster of cell bodies that fail to migrate in the adult medulla. In this PhD, I propose to describe the development of an individual multi-columnar neuron using genetic and live-imaging techniques. I will also investigate the role played by Ecdysone in migration by generating mutant MARCM clones and following them developmentally. Lastly, I intend to explore whether heterotypic signals from adjacent cell types or homotypic signals within the same subtype affect the migration of multi-columnar neurons through attractive or repulsive cues. It is anticipated that the results of this project will inform our understanding of neuronal development, neural circuit assembly and neurodevelopmental disorders in which these processes are disrupted, such as autism.


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Authorities confirmed to The Chicago Sun-Times on Thursday that about 20 additional agents with the US Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives have been sent to the city.
The group, including police officers, federal agents and intelligence analysts, will work to slow the flow of illegal guns throughout Chicago and target repeat gun offenders.
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/**
 * Page Edit
 *
 * Edit or create new moves for the website.
 *
 * @package GetSimple
 * @subpackage Page-Edit
 */

// Setup inclusions
$load['plugin'] = true;

// Include common.php
include('inc/common.php');

// Variable settings
$userid = login_cookie_check();

// Get passed variables
$id    = isset($_GET['id'])    ? var_out( $_GET['id']    ): null;
$uri   = isset($_GET['uri'])   ? var_out( $_GET['uri']   ): null;
$ptype = isset($_GET['type'])  ? var_out( $_GET['type']  ): null;
$nonce = isset($_GET['nonce']) ? var_out( $_GET['nonce'] ): null;
$path  = GSDATAPAGESPATH;

// Page variables reset
$theme_templates = '';
$movetype_templates = '';
$parents_list = '';
$keytags = '';
$parent = '';
$template = '';
$menuStatus = '';
$private = '';
$menu = '';
$content = '';
$author = '';
$title = '';
$url = '';
$metak = '';
$metad = '';
$movetype = '';
$movesubtype = '';
$movetypes = ["Footwork", "Ataque", "Defesa", "Floreios"];

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	$file = $id .'.xml';

	if (!file_exists($path . $file)){
		redirect('moves.php?error='.urlencode(i18n_r('PAGE_NOTEXIST')));
	}

	$data_edit = getXML($path . $file);
	$title = stripslashes($data_edit->title);
	$pubDate = $data_edit->pubDate;
	$metak = stripslashes($data_edit->meta);
	$metad = stripslashes($data_edit->metad);
	$movetype = stripslashes($data_edit->movetype);
	$movesubtype = stripslashes($data_edit->movesubtype);
	$url = $data_edit->url;
	$content = stripslashes($data_edit->content);
	$template = $data_edit->template;
	$parent = $data_edit->parent;
	$author = $data_edit->author;
	$menu = stripslashes($data_edit->menu);
	$private = $data_edit->private;
	$menuStatus = $data_edit->menuStatus;
	$menuOrder = $data_edit->menuOrder;
	$buttonname = i18n_r('BTN_SAVEUPDATES');
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	$title      =  isset( $_GET['title']      ) ? var_out( $_GET['title']      ) : '';
	$template   =  isset( $_GET['template']   ) ? var_out( $_GET['template']   ) : '';
	$parent     =  isset( $_GET['parent']     ) ? var_out( $_GET['parent']     ) : '';
	$menu       =  isset( $_GET['menu']       ) ? var_out( $_GET['menu']       ) : '';
	$private    =  isset( $_GET['private']    ) ? var_out( $_GET['private']    ) : '';
	$menuStatus =  isset( $_GET['menuStatus'] ) ? var_out( $_GET['menuStatus'] ) : '';
	$menuOrder  =  isset( $_GET['menuOrder']  ) ? var_out( $_GET['menuOrder']  ) : '';
	$buttonname =  i18n_r('BTN_SAVEPAGE');
}

// MAKE SELECT BOX OF AVAILABLE TEMPLATES
if ($template == '') { $template = 'template.php'; }

$themes_path = GSTHEMESPATH . $TEMPLATE;
$themes_handle = opendir($themes_path) or die("Unable to open ". GSTHEMESPATH);
while ($file = readdir($themes_handle))	{
	if( isFile($file, $themes_path, 'php') ) {
		if ($file != 'functions.php' && substr(strtolower($file),-8) !='.inc.php' && substr($file,0,1)!=='.') {
      $templates[] = $file;
    }
	}
}

sort($templates);

foreach ($templates as $file){
	if ($template == $file)	{
		$sel="selected";
	} else{
		$sel="";
	}

	if ($file == 'template.php'){
		$templatename=i18n_r('DEFAULT_TEMPLATE');
	} else {
		$templatename=$file;
	}

	$theme_templates .= '<option '.$sel.' value="'.$file.'" >'.$templatename.'</option>';
}

foreach ($movetypes as $_type){
	if ($_type == $movetype)	{
		$sel="selected";
	} else{
		$sel="";
	}

	$movetype_templates .= '<option '.$sel.' value="'.$_type.'" >'.$_type.'</option>';
}

// SETUP CHECKBOXES
$sel_m = ($menuStatus != '') ? 'checked' : '' ;
$sel_p = ($private == 'Y') ? 'selected' : '' ;
if ($menu == '') { $menu = $title; }

get_template('header', cl($SITENAME).' » '.i18n_r('EDIT').' '.$title);

?>

<?php include('template/include-nav.php'); ?>

<?php if(isset($data_edit)) { i18n('MOVE_EDIT_MODE'); } else { i18n('CREATE_NEW_MOVE'); } ?>

			<?php
			if(isset($id)) {
				echo '', i18n_r('VIEW'), ' ';
			}
			?>
			<a href="#" id="metadata_toggle" accesskey="<?php echo find_accesskey(i18n_r('PAGE_OPTIONS'));?>" ><?php i18n('PAGE_OPTIONS'); ?>

		<form class="largeform" id="editform" action="changedata.php" method="post" accept-charset="utf-8" >
			<input id="nonce" name="nonce" type="hidden" value="<?php echo get_nonce("edit", "editmove.php"); ?>" />
			<input id="author" name="post-author" type="hidden" value="<?php echo $USR; ?>" />

				<?php i18n('PAGE_TITLE'); ?>
				<input class="text title" id="post-title" name="post-title" type="text" value="<?php echo $title; ?>" placeholder="<?php i18n('PAGE_TITLE'); ?>" />

					<?php i18n('KEEP_PRIVATE'); ?>:
					<select id="post-private" name="post-private" class="text autowidth" >
						<option value="" ><?php i18n('NORMAL'); ?></option>
						<option value="Y" <?php echo $sel_p; ?> ><?php echo ucwords(i18n_r('PRIVATE_SUBTITLE')); ?></option>
					</select>

					<?php i18n('PARENT_PAGE'); ?>:
					<select class="text autowidth" id="post-parent" name="post-parent">
						<?php
						getPagesXmlValues();
						$count = 0;
						foreach ($pagesArray as $page) {
							if ($page['parent'] != '') {
								$parentTitle = returnPageField($page['parent'], "title");
								$sort = $parentTitle .' '. $page['title'];
							} else {
								$sort = $page['title'];
							}
							$page = array_merge($page, array('sort' => $sort));
							$pagesArray_tmp[$count] = $page;
							$count++;
						}
						// $pagesArray = $pagesArray_tmp;
						$pagesSorted = subval_sort($pagesArray_tmp,'sort');
						$ret=get_pages_menu_dropdown('','',0);
						$ret=str_replace('value="'.$id.'"', 'value="'.$id.'" disabled', $ret);

						// handle 'no parents' correctly
						if ($parent == '') {
							$none='selected';
							$noneText='< '.i18n_r('NO_PARENT').' >';
						} else {
							$none=null;
							$noneText='< '.i18n_r('NO_PARENT').' >';
						}

						// Create base option
						echo '<option '.$none.' value="" >'.$noneText.'</option>';
						echo $ret;
						?>
					</select>

					<?php i18n('TEMPLATE'); ?>:
					<select class="text autowidth" id="post-template" name="post-template" >
						<?php echo $theme_templates; ?>
					</select>

					<input type="checkbox" id="post-menu-enable" name="post-menu-enable" <?php echo $sel_m; ?> />   <?php i18n('ADD_TO_MENU'); ?><img src="template/images/search.png" id="tick" alt="<?php echo strip_tags(i18n_r('VIEW')); ?>" />

					<?php i18n('MENU_TEXT'); ?><?php i18n('PRIORITY'); ?>

					<input class="text" style="width:73%;" id="post-menu" name="post-menu" type="text" value="<?php echo $menu; ?>" />    <select class="text"  style="width:16%" id="post-menu-order" name="post-menu-order" >
					<?php if(isset($menuOrder)) {
						if($menuOrder == 0) {
							echo '<option value="" selected>-</option>';
						} else {
							echo '<option value="'.$menuOrder.'" selected>'.$menuOrder.'</option>';
						}
					} ?>
						<option value="">-</option>
						<?php
						$i = 1;
						while ($i <= 30) {
							echo '<option value="'.$i.'">'.$i.'</option>';
							$i++;
						}
						?>
					</select>

					<?php i18n('SLUG_URL'); ?>:
					<input class="text short" type="text" id="post-id" name="post-id" value="<?php echo $url; ?>" <?php echo ($url=='index'?'readonly="readonly" ':''); ?>/>

					<?php i18n('TAG_KEYWORDS'); ?>:
					<input class="text short" id="post-metak" name="post-metak" type="text" value="<?php echo $metak; ?>" />

					<?php i18n('META_DESC'); ?>:  <?php i18n('REMAINING'); ?>
					<textarea class="text" id="post-metad" name="post-metad" ><?php echo $metad; ?></textarea>

					Move type:
					<select id="post-movetype" name="post-movetype" class="text autowidth" >
						<?php echo $movetype_templates; ?>
					</select>

					Move SubType:
					<input class="text short" id="post-movesubtype" name="post-movesubtype" type="text" value="<?php echo $movesubtype; ?>" />

			<?php exec_action('edit-extras'); ?>

				<?php i18n('LABEL_PAGEBODY'); ?>
				<textarea id="post-content" name="post-content"><?php echo $content; ?></textarea>

			<?php exec_action('edit-content'); ?>

			<?php if(isset($data_edit)) {
				echo '<input type="hidden" name="existing-url" value="'. $url .'" />';
			} ?>

			<?php echo i18n_r('EDITPAGE_TITLE') .': ' . $title; ?>

				<input type="hidden" name="redirectto" value="" />

				<input id="page_submit" class="submit" type="submit" name="submitted" value="<?php echo $buttonname; ?>" />

<?php i18n('ADDITIONAL_ACTIONS'); ?>

<?php i18n('SAVE_AND_CLOSE'); ?>

						<?php if($url != '') { ?>

<a href="moves.php?id=<?php echo $url; ?>&action=clone&nonce=<?php echo get_nonce("clone","moves.php"); ?>" ><?php i18n('CLONE'); ?>

						<?php } ?>

<?php i18n('CANCEL'); ?>

						<?php if($url != 'index' && $url != '') { ?>

<a href="deletefile.php?id=<?php echo $url; ?>&nonce=<?php echo get_nonce("delete","deletefile.php"); ?>" ><?php echo strip_tags(i18n_r('ASK_DELETE')); ?>

						<?php } ?>

			<?php if($url != '') { ?>

<?php
					if (isset($pubDate)) {
						echo sprintf(i18n_r('LAST_SAVED'), ''.$author.'').' '. lngDate($pubDate).'   ';
					}
					if ( file_exists(GSBACKUPSPATH.'pages/'.$url.'.bak.xml') ) {
						echo '•   '.i18n_r('BACKUP_AVAILABLE').'';
					}
				?>

			<?php } ?>

		</form>

		<?php

			if(isset($EDTOOL)) $EDTOOL = returnJsArray($EDTOOL);
			if(isset($toolbar)) $toolbar = returnJsArray($toolbar); // handle plugins that corrupt this

			$toolbar = isset($EDTOOL) ? ",toolbar: ".trim($EDTOOL,",") : '';
			$options = isset($EDOPTIONS) ? ','.trim($EDOPTIONS,",") : '';

		?>
		<?php if ($HTMLEDITOR != '') { ?>

			<?php
				# CKEditor setup functions
				ckeditor_add_page_link();
				exec_action('html-editor-init');
			?>

		<?php } ?>

		<?php include('template/sidebar-moves.php'); ?>

<?php get_template('footer'); ?>

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Taipei (CNA) – Taiwan's Executive Yuan spokesman Hsu Kuo-yung (徐國勇) said on Thursday that Premier Lai Ching-te (賴清德) agreed to discuss the loosening of regulations against Taiwanese universities' EMBA programs accepting Chinese students.
There are many Taiwanese universities with EMBA programs overseas, including in mainland China, but those programs are forbidden from accepting Chinese students under current regulations. The programs were set up mainly to provide education for Taiwanese businesspeople based overseas.
For example, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology's (Taiwan Tech) EMBA program in Singapore each year receives applications from many Chinese executives and enterprise owners, but none of them can enroll in the program because of the regulations.
That has caused the number of students accepted into the program to be just one third of the total number of applicants. The university is the first institution of higher education in Taiwan to set up an EMBA program in Singapore.
According to Hsu, Lai indicated after the Cabinet meeting on Thursday morning that he was open to discussing the loosening of regulations to allow the recruitment of mainland Chinese students, adding that favorable changes may occur in the near future.
Political Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Education (MOE) Leehter Yao (姚立德), who also attended the meeting, said that besides Taiwanese businessmen based abroad, foreigners are also allowed to enroll in Taiwanese universities' overseas branches under current regulations, but students from mainland China are not allowed to.


As Channel One's extreme weather expert, Keith Kocinski has worked on lots of stories about the ways weather affects people all over the world. Fresh from a trip spent chasing huge storms in the Midwest, Keith took some time out to show us what he gets up to everyday in the Channel One newsroom. Take a look in the slideshow below.
Good morning Channel One! Gotta get my brush on then head to Channel One Headquarters!
I can't forget to grab my clothes for the gym before I head out.
Getting into the craziness of the city!
Now just kickin back and relaxing until I get to NYC.
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Getting a late afternoon lunch at Chipotle!
Finishing off the day pumping iron with my good friends.
Thanks everyone for spending the day with me today. I hope you had as much fun as I did. See you tomorrow!
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Front Porch , Programs
Community Services celebrates 20 years, and looks to the future
In 2000, when Tracy Powell joined what was then the Episcopal Homes Foundation (now Covia, a Front Porch partner) to support its accreditation process, the organization's outreach program was minimal. In the process of working toward accreditation, Tracy reports, "Board members, executive staff, and residents asked, 'shouldn't we be doing more?'" Initially hired as a writer, Tracy stepped forward to develop the nascent programs.
"It started as a direction from the board and then-CEO Laurie Pratt to 'go help people'. It was that broad," she says. From those beginnings, over the last 20 years, the Community Services division has grown to offer five flagship programs with Tracy as the Vice President of the Community Services division, managing 25 employees. The division serves people nationwide, using innovative programs to address four areas of impact: food security, social connection, creative engagement, and stable housing.
Market Day, designed to offer a wide variety of fresh produce for a minimal cost to older adults living in food deserts, was Community Services' first program. Originally started in 1977 at the church across from St. Paul's Towers in Oakland, Market Day established a practice for Community Services, to test a program and then replicate it in other locations. A second location was opened in 2001, marking the beginnings of Community Services as a part of the organization. The program currently has 24 sites in Northern California, primarily located in senior centers and senior low income housing communities, with more to come at Front Porch communities and other sites in Southern California.
"I really want people to know that Market Day is much more than just produce and reducing food insecurity. It's about creating purpose and providing an opportunity to build community," says Sheila Womack, Senior Director of Community Services. This understanding of programs as a source of purpose and community pervades the work of the division.
Well Connected, which started in 2004, and its companion, Well Connected Español, are largely participant-led, inviting people from the United States (and sometimes beyond) to support one another through phone- and online-based groups, classes, and events. Social Call was founded in 2009 as an in-person friendly visiting program to connect older adults and volunteers for one-on-one weekly conversations in English or Spanish. In 2018, the program launched visits by phone or video, which expanded availability throughout the United States. Today, these virtual connection programs reach 3,900 individuals a year.
What sets these programs apart, says Tracy, is the importance of reciprocity – what participants give each other, and how they shape the programs. "Back in the day, we designed programs somewhat paternalistically, as in 'we'll fix this for you.' Now we focus on engaging participants to help create their own solution."
Katie Wade, Senior Director of Creative Engagement, agrees. As she reflects on working in a traditional service model, she says, "Honestly, it was a little depleting. But thinking about our work in Community Services as an interdependent model and what we all give and receive inside those connections is a holistic way of approaching life in general, as well as the work that we do. I think the end result for participants, volunteers, and community stakeholders is relational but also intentional."
Amber Carroll, Senior Director of Connection Programs, emphasizes that Community Services programs "are not a resource for 'them' – people out there. We are collectively a resource for everyone – every resident, every staff person," as well as the community at large.
In 2012, Community Services responded to the Bay Area housing crisis by creating and piloting Home Match in Marin County, a region with a high proportion of older adults and few affordable housing options. Leveraging existing housing stock, Home Match connects financially vulnerable or socially isolated older adults who have an extra room in their home with low-income individuals who are challenged to secure safe, affordable housing. Home Match has grown to serve 5 Bay Area counties: Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Monterey, and San Francisco, as well as serving as a resource for other areas seeking to respond creatively to their local housing needs.
"I want to make homesharing as understood and used as peer to peer car rides or Airbnb," says Karen Coppock, Senior Director of Home Match. "There are 3.6 million unoccupied rooms in the top 100 housing markets in the United States, tons of opportunity to house people and stabilize the housing of others."
Although for most of its programs, Community Services is focused on direct outreach, its newest program, Creative Spark, primarily trains and supports other service providers. "That's an exciting route for us and it's really in keeping with how we have been developing a national touch and influencing the field of aging services for several years," says Katie. "Creative Spark is a next step in that continuum."
One significant change Tracy has seen in her years is in the growth of the team's sophistication and business savvy. "We have much more rigor about strategy and data collection," she says. "We know how important storytelling is to be able to communicate about impact, but if it's not backed up by data, then that's a problem." Over the past five years, "it's been about focus, focus, focus. We had to let go of some programs and make some really hard choices to be able to use the resources we're given in the most impactful, thoughtful, and responsible way."
"I believe we can be leaders in the space of doing this work that demonstrates our social accountability," says Tracy. "It's something that residents, staff, family members, and board members can be proud of. I'm grateful for Front Porch's commitment to dedicate time and financial resources to make an impact on people's lives as well as social challenges. I think we embody the values of Front Porch and the work we do is another way to think about how to live out those values."


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Q: i am trying to upload images on server using android volley (in the form of strings) The quality of images is very bad and size is around 25-35 kbs.
how do I increase its quality.
is it because I am sending images as string  ?
can string converted to image have high quality ?
I wanna send full quality images, how do I go about it ?
public String getStringImage(Bitmap bmp){
        ByteArrayOutputStream baos = new ByteArrayOutputStream();
        bmp.compress(Bitmap.CompressFormat.PNG, 100, baos);
        byte[] imageBytes = baos.toByteArray();
        String encodedImage = Base64.encodeToString(imageBytes, Base64.DEFAULT);
        return encodedImage;
    }

    private void  uploadImage(){
        //Showing the progress dialog
        final ProgressDialog loading = ProgressDialog.show(this, "Uploading...", "Please wait...", false, false);
        StringRequest stringRequest = new StringRequest(Request.Method.POST, UPLOAD_URL,
                new Response.Listener<String>() {
                    @Override
                    public void onResponse(String s) {
                        //Disimissing the progress dialog
                        loading.dismiss();
                        //Showing toast message of the response
                        Toast.makeText(MainActivity.this, "uploaded" , Toast.LENGTH_LONG).show();
                    }
                },
                new Response.ErrorListener() {
                    @Override
                    public void onErrorResponse(VolleyError volleyError) {
                        //Dismissing the progress dialog
                        loading.dismiss();

                        //Showing toast
                        Toast.makeText(MainActivity.this, volleyError.getMessage().toString(), Toast.LENGTH_LONG).show();
                    }
                }){
            @Override
            protected Map<String, String> getParams() throws AuthFailureError {
                //Converting Bitmap to String
                String image = getStringImage(bitmap);

                //Getting Image Name
                String name = editTextName.getText().toString().trim();

                //Creating parameters
                Map<String,String> params = new Hashtable<String, String>();

                //Adding parameters
                params.put(KEY_IMAGE, image);
                params.put(KEY_NAME, "name");

                //returning parameters
                return params;
            }
        };

        //Creating a Request Queue
        RequestQueue requestQueue = Volley.newRequestQueue(this);

        //Adding request to the queue
        requestQueue.add(stringRequest);
    }

A: Do not get that image from data, it is always a low quality image. Try using a file path and get the image from file path.
Open Camera
Intent intent = new Intent("android.media.action.IMAGE_CAPTURE");
intent.putExtra(MediaStore.EXTRA_VIDEO_QUALITY, 1);
intent.putExtra(MediaStore.EXTRA_OUTPUT, Uri.fromFile(path));
startActivityForResult(intent, CAMERA_PIC_REQUEST);

And when you return to onActivityResult the image will be stored to your defined path. You can get the high resolution image from there. Or you can also use a function to get last captured image
private String getLastImagePath() {
    final String[] imageColumns = { MediaStore.Images.Media._ID,
            MediaStore.Images.Media.DATA };
    final String imageOrderBy = MediaStore.Images.Media._ID + " DESC";
    Cursor imageCursor = managedQuery(
            MediaStore.Images.Media.EXTERNAL_CONTENT_URI, imageColumns,
            null, null, imageOrderBy);
    if (imageCursor.moveToFirst()) {
        int id = imageCursor.getInt(imageCursor
                .getColumnIndex(MediaStore.Images.Media._ID));
        String fullPath = imageCursor.getString(imageCursor
                .getColumnIndex(MediaStore.Images.Media.DATA));
        return fullPath;
    } else {
        return "";
    }
}

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Last weekend, I was privileged to participate in Agile Coach Camp East. This is an event that I try very hard to attend every year… and every year, a theme emerges for me through the weekend.
1. Creating an environment where things can happen.
Open Space and Unconference are wonderful examples of the power of making space. I've attended Coach Camp 3 times already… each time I am a little surprised at the depth and breadth of sessions that come out of such an event. It reminds me: this is the spirit of self organization; of trusting a group (in this case 70 individuals) to pull together and create something amazing collaboratively.
2. Leaving room to breathe between all the things that happen.
Some of the best group conversations I had during coach camp this year were during a jam session that went late into the night. I believe the quality of the conversations was directly connected to the ability of the group to disengage from these talks and do something else – something fun, something creative – in the space between the conversations. It reminds me that we are all better and happier people when we take time to connect with each other on a level that doesn't directly relate to a specific or measurable outcome.
Thank you to the organizers and volunteers who make the space possible for Agile Coach Camp every year… and to all the participants who make space in their lives to connect. Looking forward to next year already!


As i park my car on the street and had some scratches done in my car's bumper a friend suggested this.... as this is now on sale for £2 will have a go!
The Halfords Clear Bumper Guards protect your vehicle's bumpers from scratches and scrapes.
I put these over my parking sensors and now I keep hitting everything. Bah !
Very handy, just ordered two packs - need them with spatial awareness idiots, like the plonker who bumped my car yesterday attempting a space which was far too small!
How long before these come with LEDs?
Bumper guards? That's the whole point of having a bumper in the first place! Do they also sell stickers I can put on my cycling helmet so it's protected incase I fall off my bike..?
Bumper guards? That's the whole point of having a bumper in the first … Bumper guards? That's the whole point of having a bumper in the first place! Do they also sell stickers I can put on my cycling helmet so it's protected incase I fall off my bike..?
I've had these on my polo for 8 years and they've stayed firmly stuck on and have saved the odd scrape many times. As i live in london and park on the street I would recommend - at £2 a bargain.
it all went wrong when they made body colour bumpers . it didn't matter before and now people think its part of the main car and go nuts when its touched .
People go nuts I'm presuming because there's a cost involved in repairing/replacing bumpers - so spending £2 to potentially alleviate damaging said bumper works out to be cost effective - I guess!!
Quote to respray my scraped body colour bumper around £300.So if £2.00 might have helped im in.
I've had these on my polo for 8 years and they've stayed firmly stuck on … I've had these on my polo for 8 years and they've stayed firmly stuck on and have saved the odd scrape many times. As i live in london and park on the street I would recommend - at £2 a bargain.
it all went wrong when they made body colour bumpers . it didn't matter … it all went wrong when they made body colour bumpers . it didn't matter before and now people think its part of the main car and go nuts when its touched .
very true, but when repairs cost as much as they do, it kinda makes sense why they go nuts..
Some unbelievable comments on here,. How can they stop damage to your bumper, do you really think that a sticky pad will work.....people need to learn to drive of they are hotting things or get their eyes tested, reason they are reduced as they won't work. As the Dragons would say these are something that shouldn't have been invented and for that reason I am out .
people need to learn to drive of they are hotting things or get their eyes tested, reason they are reduced as they won't work.
you are in the wrong website when you are suggestion this has a price reduction due to not working!! seriously??
Wahoo my local store has them collect after Tuesday, so I've ordered 5 sets stick them on my arms and legs I'm always banging in to things, save on the bruises.
I'm being deadly serious, and everyone's taken it as a joke My point still stands though; why do you think a bumper is called a bumper?
Come on then explain how a piece of sticky rubber can stop another car a wall or something else from scratching it. If people think this will work then the world has gone crazy.
So to stop my bumper looking ruined and scratched up I stick some tacky looking plastic on them? It's so obvious!!!
I drive one of these ... "Problem Solved"
Come on then explain how a piece of sticky rubber can stop another car a … Come on then explain how a piece of sticky rubber can stop another car a wall or something else from scratching it. If people think this will work then the world has gone crazy.
Won't stop my towbar ploughing through your intercooler though.
Because some people insist on colour coded/painted bumpers... stupid IMO.
why comment if you're not interested. This site is like a school playground.
Yes, a much better solution, thanks.
Anyone know where I can get protectors to keep them looking nice?


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Formula E's global audience grows to 316m
New FTA broadcast deals help boost series' total audience by 32%.
Posted: October 4 2021
Sat 1's coverage saw viewership in Germany grow by 338% during 2020/21 season
Global live race viewership topped 62% of total audience for the first time
Electric single seater series Formula E has revealed that it has increased its global broadcast audience by 32 per cent year-on-year (YoY) to 316 million.
The championship expanded its free-to-air (FTA) broadcast agreements in several key markets, including the UK, other European territories and South America for its seventh season. The updated strategy saw Formula E reach pre-Covid-19 pandemic levels of viewership, despite a shorter calendar and no races in Asia.
Those FTA deals helped the Formula E record a 26 per cent increase in live viewership during races. By the end of season seven, live race audiences topped 62 per cent of the series' total audience for the first time in its history.
The benefits of FTA distribution were best seen in Germany, where Sat 1's coverage brought in a 338 per cent increase in viewership in comparison to the 2019/20 season. In the UK - where races were aired by FTA broadcasters Channel 4, BBC2 and Discovery-owned Quest - audiences grew by 156 per cent compared to the 2019/20 season.
Qatar to host first F1 race in November before joining calendar from 2023
Italy was also a growth market for Formula E viewership by 128 per cent over the same period as Italia Uno and Sky Italia shared coverage, whilst France saw an increase of 123 per cent following a new broadcast partnership with L'Equipe.
In South America, Brazilian audiences grew by 286 per cent on FTA channel TV Cultura and the Globo SporTV pay-TV network.
In addition, viewership in the US grew by 25 per cent on CBS and by 147 per cent in Indonesia after a deal was struck with FTA broadcaster TVRI.
"This was a record-breaking year for Formula E as we worked with our teams, media partners and sponsors to deliver a fan-first strategy emphasising live race audience development and direct engagement on our digital platforms," said Jamie Reigle, chief executive of Formula E.
"It's clear there is strong fan interest in Formula E's electric racing in cities and we are delighted to see our strategy of partnering with broadcasters committed to localised, engaging and accessible free-to-air coverage paying off.
"We are set for a fantastic season eight as we welcome back fans at our races in some of the most iconic city locations in the world. We are focused on strengthening our broadcaster footprint and relationships, increasing our global audiences and delivering an integrated media platform to serve our fans and support our continued growth."
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Johnson carries Stephen F. Austin over Cent. Arkansas 95-69
Jan. 13, 2021 at 8:27 pm Updated Jan. 13, 2021 at 8:29 pm
NACOGDOCHES, Texas (AP) — Cameron Johnson had 21 points as Stephen F. Austin routed Central Arkansas 95-69 on Wednesday night.
Gavin Kensmil had 17 points and 10 rebounds for Stephen F. Austin (6-2, 3-0 Southland Conference), which earned its sixth consecutive home victory. Roti Ware added 14 points and eight assists. Nigel Hawkins had 12 points.
Rylan Bergersen had 19 points for the Bears (3-9, 2-2). Samson George added 10 points.


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Brian Moynihan, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Bank of America
Brian Moynihan leads a team of more than 200,000 employees dedicated to making financial lives better for people, companies of every size, and institutional investors across the United States and around the world.
Dean Athanasia, President of Consumer and Small Business, Bank of America
Dean Athanasia is president of Consumer and Small Business at Bank of America, and is a member of the company's executive management team.
Catherine P. Bessant, Chief Operations and Technology Officer, Bank of America
Catherine P. Bessant is chief operations and technology officer at Bank of America, and is a member of the company's executive management team. Since 2010, Bessant has led Global Technology and Operations (GT&O), delivering end-to-end technology and operating services across the company through nearly 95,000 employees and contractors in more than 35 countries. She also oversees the company's business continuity and information security strategies and policies.
Sheri B. Bronstein, Chief Human Resources Officer, Bank of America
Sheri B. Bronstein is the chief human resources officer for Bank of America and a member of the company's executive management team.
Paul Donofrio, Chief Financial Officer, Bank of America
Paul M. Donofrio is chief financial officer at Bank of America, with responsibility for the overall financial management of the company, including accounting, balance sheet management, financial planning and analysis, corporate treasury, investor relations, corporate investments and tax. He is also a member of the company's executive management team.
Anne M. Finucane, Vice Chairman, Bank of America
Anne M. Finucane is vice chairman at Bank of America and also serves as chairman of the board of Bank of America Merrill Lynch Europe. As a member of the executive management team, Finucane is responsible for the strategic positioning of Bank of America and leads the company's environmental, social and governance (ESG), capital deployment and public policy efforts.
Geoffrey S. Greener, Chief Risk Officer, Bank of America
Geoffrey S. Greener is chief risk officer of Bank of America. He is responsible for overseeing the company's governance and strategy for global risk management and compliance, including relationships with key regulators and supervisory institutions worldwide. Greener is a member of the company's executive management team.
Christine P. Katziff, Chief Audit Executive, Bank of America
Christine P. Katziff is the chief audit executive of Bank of America and a member of the company's executive management team. Since 2010, she has led this global division that provides independent assessments of the company's business strategies, operations, risk framework, financial management and credit standards in support of Bank of America's focus on responsible growth. She reports directly to the Audit Committee of the board of directors.
Katy Knox, President of Bank of America Private Bank, Bank of America
Katy Knox is president of Bank of America Private Bank and a member of Bank of America's executive management team. As the head of the Private Bank, Knox leads more than 4,000 professionals who provide tailored investment management, wealth strategy and fiduciary services to ultra high net worth individuals, families and institutions.
David G. Leitch, Global General Counsel, Bank of America
David G. Leitch is global general counsel for Bank of America, responsible for overseeing the company's legal functions around the world. Based in Charlotte, he is a member of the bank's executive management team.
Thomas K. Montag, Chief Operating Officer, Bank of America
Thomas K. Montag is chief operating officer of Bank of America, president of Global Banking and Markets, and a member of the company's executive management team. Montag is responsible for all of the businesses that serve companies and institutional investors, including middle-market commercial and large corporate clients, and institutional investor clients, including Bank of America Global Research and the global markets sales and trading businesses.
Thong M. Nguyen, Vice Chairman, Bank of America
Andy Sieg, President of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, Bank of America
Andy Sieg is president of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management (MLWM) and a member of Bank of America's executive management team. As head of MLWM, he oversees approximately 25,000 employees – including more than 14,700 financial advisors – who provide investment and wealth management strategies to individuals and businesses across the U.S.
Andrea B. Smith, Chief Administrative Officer, Bank of America
Andrea B. Smith is Bank of America's chief administrative officer (CAO) and a member of the company's executive management team. Smith leads global functions and businesses that drive responsible growth, operational excellence and the company's customer-focused strategy.
Bruce R. Thompson, Vice Chairman, Bank of America
Bruce R. Thompson is a member of Bank of America's executive management and Global Banking and Markets leadership teams. Based in Dublin, Ireland, he is president of the bank's operations across the European Union and Switzerland, and is chief executive officer of Bank of America Merrill Lynch International DAC (BAMLI DAC), its primary European banking entity.


We buy a lot of bananas and so I usually have some that go bad and I just throw them in the freezer until I want to make something with them. Since I haven't been baking or cooking for awhile I have lots of bananas that I need to use so I've been looking at banana recipes. This recipe is from http://www.allrecipes.com/.


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Can the U.S. Become the Mecca of Manufacuring Again?
Posted by David Hunkar on 10 May 2012, 1:42 am
The manufacturing sector was decimated with the past few decades due to globalization. Millions of workers lost their jobs as companies moved their factories overseas where labor cheap and regulations lax, especially in emerging countries. However in the past few years labor costs in countries such as China, India and others have soared reducing the labor cost advantage those countries had when relative to the U.S. Labor costs in the manufacturing sector in the U.S. has steadily fallen in the last few decades and high unemployment rate since the credit crisis has made labor even cheaper. Hence many companies are actually building factories in the U.S. and some are even moving their overseas factories back to the U.S. in a new trend known as "re-shoring".
In February of this year Caterpillar shut down its plant in London, Ontario and moved it to Muncie, Indiana where labor costs are cheaper. From the article Caterpillar Closes Plant in Canada After Lockout in The Wall Street Journal:
MUNCIE, Ind.—Bulldozing its way through a high-profile dispute over wages, Caterpillar Inc. CAT -0.52% said Friday it will close a 62-year-old plant in London, Ontario, that makes railroad locomotives, eliminating about 450 manufacturing jobs that mostly paid twice the rate of a U.S. counterpart.
Caterpillar's decision, ending a standoff with locked-out workers huddled around barrels of burning scrap wood outside the London factory gates, may benefit another downtrodden manufacturing city: Muncie, Ind., where Caterpillar last year opened a locomotive plant and where it is trying to fill jobs at about half the pay workers in Ontario received. At a job fair in Muncie Saturday, Caterpillar will be offering jobs at that plant at wages ranging from $12 to $18.50 per hour. Wages for most workers at the Ontario plant are about 35 Canadian dollars an hour (US$35.03).
In addition to lower labor costs, companies are also benefiting from lavish incentives offered by governments to lure jobs and stimulate growth. The article added:
When Caterpillar agreed to revitalize a former Westinghouse electrical-equipment plant in Muncie that had been idle for 12 years, state and city officials provided incentives that could reach about $28 million, assuming Caterpillar meets its goals for adding as many as 650 jobs. Those incentives include tax credits, infrastructure improvements and worker-training funds.
If Caterpillar increases its investment in Muncie to replace the Ontario capacity, Muncie officials said it may qualify for further incentives. "We're going to do all we can to help them," said Jay Julian, chief executive officer of the Muncie-Delaware County Economic Development Alliance.
From an article in The Vancouver Sun discussing the decline of manufacturing in Canada and the resurgence of manufacturing in the U.S:
Canada has suffered a noticeable decline in manufacturing jobs since the 2008 recession, with employment in the sector falling to 1.76 million last year, down from more than 2 million in 2007. Today, manufacturing output in Ontario is one-fifth below the peak recorded in 2000, although it's growing again after a sharp contraction in 2009. Even though manufacturing in Canada is in the midst of a cyclical rebound, as measured by both shipments and output, job gains have been few and far between.
The reason why Canada has become uncompetitive and Caterpillar chose to close the plant in Ontario is shown in the following graph:
Source: Is the U.S. economy regaining its luster?, Fidelity Viewpoints
Dirk Hofschire, Senior Vice President of Asset Allocation Research at Fidelity Investments noted in the latest edition of Fidelity Viewpoints:
A second development is we have had greatly improved U.S. competitiveness in the manufacturing sector. This is an area where some of the low energy costs for manufacturers is helping. The real story is that, over the past decade we've had limited wage gains, really strong gains in worker productivity, and the dollar has declined in value. All of these things together have led to a large decline in unit labor costs here in the U.S. As a result, there's a big increase in our competitiveness in this sector, relative to other countries around the world. We're starting to see evidence of companies making more manufacturing investments here in the United States, and even some examples of companies bringing production back onshore.
In summary, though the high tech sector, green energy industry and others have been hyped to be the next job engines it may finally be the good old manufacturing sector that helps the economy get back on track. Regions such as the Greenville/Spartanburg corridor in South Carolina are already emerging as the Mecca of manufacturing in the U.S.
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I see, as usual, our friends at the Daily Mail have helpfully not included a link to the studies in question. Call me cynical, but I tend to mistrust these 'Liberal versus Conservative' and 'Atheism versus Religion' statistical studies – they make dialogue difficult by polarizing the issues (often fallaciously). They also smell strongly of click-bait.
In my experience, I have known plenty of Conservatives who have been biological determinists or fatalists (to a greater or lesser degree), and many Liberals who profess an ardent belief in libertarian free will (even if it is completely untenable on their philosophy). I think the most useful thing which one can take away from these studies is precisely as you say: determinists tend to have a lower opinion of personal responsibility than those who believe in free will.
Just a minor caveat: the classical theistic view is that a human being is a substantial body-soul unity. The soul by itself is not a complete human person, though it can subsist in a diminished state apart from the body; and the soul is united to the body as its form, not as a distinct substance controlling the body via efficient causation. I only bring this up because I see many pop apologists make statements that unintentionally denigrate the essential embodied-ness of humans, probably in over-reaction to modern materialism and without awareness of the classical alternative.
J.P. Moreland interviewed by Lee Strobel.
issue. "What makes you think that the soul is real?" I asked.
Moreland replied by saying, "First, we're aware that we're different from our consciousness and our body. We know that we're beings who have consciousness and a body, but we're not merely the same thing as our conscious life or our physical life. "Let me give you an illustration of how we're not the same thing as our personality traits, our memories, and our consciousness. I had a student a few years ago whose sister had a terrible accident on her honeymoon. She was knocked unconscious and lost all of her memories and a good bit of her personality. She did not believe she had been married. As she began to recover, they showed her videos of the wedding to convince her that she had actually married her husband. She eventually got to the point where she believed it, and she got remarried to him.
"Now, we all knew this was the same person all along." This was Jamie's sister. She was not a different person, though she was behaving differently. But she had totally different memories. She had lost her old memories and she didn't even have the same personality. What that proves is you can be the same person even if you lose old memories and gain new memories, or you lose some of your old personality traits and gain new personality traits. "Now, if I were just my consciousness, when my consciousness was different, I'd be a different person. But we know that I can be the same person even though my consciousness changes, so I can't be the same thing as my consciousness. I've got to be the 'self,' or soul, that contains my consciousness.
Moreland is the expert on the soul.
The question is not whether there is more to a person than matter, or whether the soul can subsist apart from the body, or whether there is a self that endures through physical and mental change.
Rather, the question is whether a human soul sans body is a complete person, such that it can be properly said that the soul alone "is" the person.
The gist here is that the essence or nature of a human is to be a rational animal. Thus, a soul without a body is lacking in something essential to humanity – i.e., the animal operations – and is thus incomplete, in the same way that a human born without a leg, though still a person, lacks something proper to the species.
I bring all this up only to discourage the popular use of the infelicitous expression "a human IS a soul and HAS a body." It suggests that a body is non-essential to man, and thus detracts from the dignity of the human body – and also runs counter to St. Paul's insistence that if there is no resurrection of the body, we have no hope.
We cannot be so eager in our offensives against modern materialism that we shoot ourselves in the foot when it comes to upholding the value and dignity of the body.
I strongly agree, christandcosmos – good to see a fellow Thomist around. As appreciative as I am of the Platonic and Cartesian schools, I think that their perspective on mind/body runs the risk of unintentionally doing exactly as you say. To be fair to Christian substance dualists though, there are other apologetic reasons for them embracing this position; such as providing an explanation of the incarnation and a model for describing God as a self-sufficient immaterial mind (whether one thinks this works or not is another matter altogether). As explanatorily useful as it potentially is to think along these lines, I'm also eager to urge caution on this one.
Thomistically-minded folks are something of a rarity in modern apologetic circles. I agree that the implicit Cartesianism of Craig, Moreland et al. is likely bound up with the other distinctively modern ideas, e.g., Craig's Apollinarian Christology. All the more reason to revive a full-orbed classical metaphysics!