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Virginia and West Virginia Water Science Center
PFAS in West Virginia's Groundwater and Surface Water Completed
By Virginia and West Virginia Water Science Center December 15, 2022
In 2019, the West Virginia legislature recognized the contamination risk to public source-water supplies posed by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and passed a resolution that required a statewide PFAS study. The purpose of this resulting study was to understand the occurrence and distribution of PFAS contamination throughout the state's rivers, lakes, and groundwater aquifers.
This study was led by U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) scientists in cooperation with our partners at the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection and the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources.
Learn More About Our PFAS Investigations
Occurrence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances and inorganic analytes in groundwater and surface water used as sources for public water supply in West Virginia
This latest report from the Virginia and West Virginia Water Sciences Center outlines our work testing for PFAS in West Virginia's drinking water supply.
USGS Data Release: Data Collected to Assess the Occurrence and Distribution of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances in West Virginia Public Source-Water Supplies, 2019 - 2021
Want to access the data from this study? This USGS data release serves as the public release of the available data.
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Study Objectives
Identify the drinking-water supplies in West Virginia that have select PFAS compounds in raw source water.
Determine if there are geochemical, watershed, industrial-use, land-use, or geohydrologic factors that affect the presence of these compounds.
Inform state agencies and the public of any need for additional PFAS investigations.
Assist state regulatory agencies in protecting public health by providing information on statewide PFAS distribution in source waters.
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Out of 279 sites sampled, 212 sites (76% of sites sampled) had no PFAS detected above the reporting level. Sixty-seven sites (24% of sites sampled) had at least one PFAS detected, 47 of which were in groundwater sources and 20 in surface-water sources.
See the maps below for more details on the locations of PFAS sampling in West Virginia, including locations where elevated PFAS was measured.
Citation: McAdoo, M.A., Connock, G.T., and Messinger, T., 2022, Occurrence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances and inorganic analytes in groundwater and surface water used as sources for public water supply in West Virginia: U.S. Geological Survey Scientific Investigations Report 2022–5067, 37 p., https://doi.org/10.3133/sir20225067.
Sites with detections for perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOAS) and perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) were highest in the western counties, with four samples exceeding the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's health advisory (HA) level of 70 nanograms per liter (ng/L) and three sites with concentrations between 20 and 40 ng/L. West Virginia's eastern panhandle had one site that exceeded HA and one site with concentrations between 40 and 70 ng/L. These sites were located in highly susceptible karst and alluvial groundwater aquifers on the east and west sides of the state.
Overall, 37 sites had detections above the reporting level for PFOA, PFOS, or both. Eighteen of the 37 sites with detections for PFOA or PFOS were located in counties that border Ohio on the western side of the state in the Ohio River Valley and 13 sites with detections for PFOA or PFOS were located on the eastern side of the state in the eastern panhandle.
It is important to note that the results outlined here represent source water prior to treatment and are not necessarily representative of supplied drinking water.
Public-water systems sampled for this study were identified by the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources and included systems classified as community water systems (drinking water system that regularly serves at least 25 residents and/or has at least 15 year-round service connections) and all daycares and schools that operate their own water systems.
USGS scientists collected 173 samples from groundwater sources and 106 samples from surface-water sources. In addition to testing for PFAS, this study also measured pH, specific conductance, water temperature, dissolved oxygen, turbidity, and alkalinity for all samples. PFAS was analyzed at all 279 sites, major ions and trace elements were analyzed at 272 sites, and nutrients were analyzed at 270 sites.
It is important to note that data collected for this study do not assess variability in results over time, which may be important at some sites based on local conditions. Further monitoring and study is needed to assess possible temporal variability.
Mitchell McAdoo
Hydrologist
mmcadoo@usgs.gov
per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS)
Drinking Water Quality
Data Collected to Assess the Occurrence and Distribution of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances in West Virginia Public Source-Water Supplies, 2019 - 2021
Source water for West Virginia's public water systems is pumped from groundwater aquifers or withdrawn from the state's rivers and lakes. These systems provide drinking water to a majority of the state's population and require constant monitoring for known and emerging contaminants. Groundwater contamination from Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substa
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are widely observed anthropogenic compounds found in water supplies worldwide and increasingly linked with adverse health effects in humans. In 2019, the West Virginia Legislature recognized the contamination risk to public source-water supplies posed by PFAS and passed a resolution that required a statewide PFAS study. The purpose of the resolution was t


Many of us snorkeled outside the reef amidst swirling schools of fusiliers and blue finned Jacks while the divers found themselves in a virtual aquarium of clear water teeming with fish. When the tide rose again, we boarded Zodiacs and headed over the reef to shore to visit the research station and talk with the rangers and scientists before setting off for various nature walks. We waded in the shallow water with lemon sharks and black-tipped reef sharks swimming around us, then fortuitously spotted the endemic Aldabra drongo, Aldbara fody and the Aldabra flightless rail, all very close to the station. The giant tortoises were a hit; a few of them were quite friendly and posed for pictures. The huge coconut crabs, named for their powerful claws, were scuttling across the paths both in their red and purple morphs.
Later in the afternoon we rode Zodiac inside the lagoon to the West Channel, just off the Picard Station. When we dropped into the water outside Passé Dubois we found the current rushing in at about three knots and we literally flew over the coral wall and into the lagoon, immediately spotting a school of more than 500 petal tail snappers, hawksbill and green turtles returning to the lagoon, and had great sighting of African angel fish!
The first round was swift and we climbed back into the Zodiacs quickly to be ferried up to the mouth of the Passé to do it again, watching the schools of rainbow-colored fish below and following the turtles as they scooted well ahead of us into the lagoon! With each turn, the waters slowed as the high tide crested and the currents fell slack. We headed back to Le Ponant where the bartenders waited with cocktails and our cabins with hot showers. On the top deck, in the brilliant after-light from the setting sun, we waved good-bye to Naomi, Philippe, and the Rangers of Aldabra. We were tired but thrilled with the memories of this exhilarating day.


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Passion for Montessori Lands Alumna Coveted Research Position
September 13, 2021 by University Communications & Marketing
Emily Yerington, MAT '19, has fond memories of the Montessori school she attended as a child. Now, she's on a mission to add to the body of knowledge about the educational philosophy—known for its focus on student-guided learning—as part of a journey that's taken her from Chaminade to Harvard.
Yerington enrolled at Chaminade's Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program with a concentration in Montessori education after seeking more information from several universities that offered what she was looking for: a graduate degree with both Montessori and state teaching credentials. "I didn't know much about Chaminade's program," said Yerington, who was living in Washington, D.C. at the time. "But they personally reached out to me, answered all my questions, and made sure it was a good fit."
As part of Chaminade's MAT program, Yerington attended class online and then participated in summertime sessions on Chaminade's campus with other members of her cohort. She said those in-person opportunities really made a difference, allowing her to get field experience, learn more about the educational passions of her peers and build strong relationships with her professors.
Among those professors: Dr. Elizabeth Park, the director of Chaminade's Early Childhood and Montessori programs, who couldn't be prouder of all Yerington has accomplished since graduating from the university. She said it has been especially wonderful to see someone who was educated in the Montessori approach pursue research questions about Montessori education. "Seeing how she approaches learning was just very striking for me. This philosophy really works," Park said.
The Montessori approach to education, developed by Italian doctor Maria Montessori, seeks to put children at the center of their learning. "She believed every child had their own pace of development," Park said. "She also really believed in the importance of helping students become independent."
It's an educational philosophy that Yerington has seen the benefits of firsthand.
After graduation from Chaminade, Yerington started teaching at a public Montessori school in her neighborhood. It gave her the real-life knowledge she needed to take her next step: returning to school to pursue research into the effectiveness of Montessori education. She applied to a master's degree program at Harvard, seeking references from Chaminade professors, and was accepted. She recently graduated with her Master's of Education in Human Development and Psychology degree.
And after completing that program, focusing on Montessori educational practices along the way, Yerington landed a coveted research position under a Harvard professor at the Boston Children's Hospital's Nelson Laboratory, where she is currently studying cognitive function in children from infancy to age three. The goal: to develop an assessment at the earliest years of development, when interventions are most effective.
Yerington is also planning to pursue doctoral studies to further delve into research of Montessori programs, especially now that more are offered in public schools. "Now that we have more of these programs, I want there to be more evidence about how effective or ineffective they are," she said.
While Yerington said she'd never heard of Chaminade before she found its MAT program with a Montessori concentration and applied, she is so happy she attended. "I tell everyone how much I loved Chaminade," Yerington said. "I've been to three universities, one of which is probably the most well-known in the world. But I was absolutely best supported at Chaminade."
She added, "That level of support, it came from everyone. It's a high-quality education."
That's music to Park's ears.
"I feel like a proud mom," she joked. "Emily is so incredible, and I am so happy we were able to contribute to her success, even just a little bit. I cannot wait to see what she does next in her research."
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Hey thats great nice job.
I got to like 8,000.
Just Plain Wow, the world has gone to flying pigs.
You should make a tetris tutorial, or atleast film it.
Get many Tetri( aka 4 lines going out at once) big bonus for that.


The doll you love comes to your television set--Molly: An American Girl. 1944--Jefferson, Illinois. The world is at war, and young Molly McIntire does not like the changes the war has brought--such as rationing rubber, eating turnips for dinner or the fact that her mother must take a job. And more than anything else, Molly misses not seeing her dad for Christmas when, as a doctor, he must go away to care for wounded soldiers. But Molly makes a new friend in Emily, an English girl who comes to stay with the McIntires to escape the bombing of London. Together, the two girls learn the importance of getting along and pulling together--just as their countries must do to win the war.
Parents need to know that family members and friends enlist to fight in World War II in this movie, and not all of them come back home. One character has been evacuated from London during the Blitz, and her mother was killed in the bombing. Molly's family is extremely close, and they provide support to one another during a family member's absence. They also help neighbors and friends during this difficult time.


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This is the latest death here in Tallahassee...at least he's being held w/o bail.
Man charged with DUI manslaughter
A Tallahassee man was killed Friday night when a motorist authorities say was driving under the influence crashed into a motorcycle. The crash occurred just before 9 p.m. on U.S. Highway 27 about five miles north of Tallahassee, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Michael Hawkins, 24, of Havana, was southbound in a 1988 Toyota sedan when he attempted to turn left into a parking lot. Hawkins missed the parking lot and ended up in the northbound lane, where he crashed into a 1995 Harley-Davidson driven by Ronald A. McGlamory, 46. McGlamory, who was not wearing a helmet, was thrown from the motorcycle and later pronounced dead. Hawkins, who sustained minor injuries, was held without bail on a DUI manslaughter charge at the Leon County Jail.
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Actually I later heard that the cops commented that a helmet wouldn't have helped. It would have broken his neck anyway.
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Sophos has warned Facebook users are being warned about a scam that claims they can get their hands on a free iPhone.
Facebook users are being warned about a scam that claims they can get their hands on a free iPhone.
According to security firm Sophos, a number of social networkers have reported their status being updated automatically with phrases such as "Just testing Facebook for iPhone out :P Received my free iPhone today, so happy lol... If anyone else wants one go here" with a link to a Facebook app.
"If you've fallen for this trick, I wouldn't hold your breath waiting for a new iPhone," said Graham Cluley, senior technology consultant at Sophos.
"Facebook users need to learn to think before they 'like' and 'share' suspicious pages on Facebook. Just because something appears on a friend's wall, it doesn't mean that it is from a reliable source, and by giving unknown applications access to your Facebook page, you could unknowingly continue to help to spread scams and earn cash for the spammers."
Cluely advised social networks that had been affected to delete the status updates remove the offending application from the Application Settings menu.


2019 Polaris Sportsman 850 Guide. Includes High Lifter Edition.
Our Guide to the 2019 Polaris Sportsman 850 model line covers all the single seat models, the two seat Touring model, and the mud special High Lifter Edition. Just scroll down to get started.
Engine Type - ProStar SOHC 4-Stroke Twin Cylinder, 78hp, liquid cooled, electronic fuel injection.


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Gökçeada (em turco ou Imbros em língua grega ) é uma ilha no mar Egeu, na costa da Trácia, próxima de Samotrácia e de Lemnos. Pertenece à Turquia e está incluída a Província de Çanakkale, tendo sido parte da Grécia Antiga sob o nome de Iμβρος (Imbros).
Pertence à rede das Cidades Cittaslow.

Área e população
Tem um perímetro de 45 km, é montanhosa e florestada, com uma altitude máxima de 562 metros (Ayon Ilias), com vales férteis e um rio principal que antigamente era conhecido como o Ilissos. A antiga capital, Imbros, estava no norte da ilha (depois passou a chamar-se Kastro, em turco Kaleköy), mas hoje está perto da costa sudeste e o seu nome turco alternativo é İmroz. A população é de cerca de  habitantes, quase todos turcos (só 3% são gregos), e a área é de 280 km². As actividades principais são a pesca e o turismo.

Ilhas da Turquia
Região de Mármara

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Minister Michael D'Arcy TD welcomes World Bank Group visit to Dublin
On June 12th, Enterprise Ireland hosted a Seminar on Business Opportunities with the World Bank. Jointly delivered by the Department of Finance and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, the Seminar heard from speakers drawn from the World Bank Group (WBG) and from Geoscience Ireland member companies.
WBG presenters included Aidan Carrigan (seconded from the Department of Finance); Laura Dorling of the Ireland-Canada- Caribbean Directorate and John Williams of WBG Procurement Division. With membership of 189 countries and offices in 130 locations, WBG has an portfolio of c $80Bn and an annual project spend of $14-24 Bn. New procurement procedures enabling greater operational flexibility and transparency are being rolled out by WBG; new Procurement and Finance Apps enable easy access to tenders and awards.
Ireland has won a very modest $38M in projects in recent years, mostly in consultancy services to transport, water and sanitation and extractive industries. The Seminar heard case histories from leading providers to WBG, Nicholas O Dwyer Consulting Engineers and SLR Consultants, both members of Geoscience Ireland (GI). In addition, Compass Informatics outlined its development of a Procurement Hub for GI. Other GI members attending were Lisheen Technical Mining Services, Fehilly Timoney &Co and JB Barry Consulting Engineers.
(l-r) Sean Finlay (Geoscience Ireland) , Minister Michael D'Arcy TD , Deirdre Lewis (SLR Consulting), Richard Crowe (Nicholas O Dwyer)
Speakers Kevin Sherry and Enda McDonnell outlined Enterprise Ireland supports for companies seeking market diversification and validation while Alma Ni Choighligh of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade emphasised the need for a Team Ireland approach in developing our exports, using the network of 80 embassies and consular offices along with over 40 state agency offices overseas.
Michael D'Arcy TD (Minister of State at the Department of Finance) outlined Ireland's continued support for International Financial Institutions and their development goals and indicated that 2019 should see Ireland joining the African Development Bank. He confirmed recently announced government policy to Double Ireland's Global Footprint and the importance of connected and coordinated approaches to export markets.
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Home Type Cruiser Motorcycle Reviews 2005 Kymco Venox – Road Test Review
2005 Kymco Venox – Road Test Review
Bill Stermer
I know what you're thinking. To answer your first obvious question, Kymco is an acronym for Kwang Yang Motor Company, a Taiwanese firm that now has five manufacturing plants in Asia and distributes its products in 63 countries. At this time Kymco claims 400 U.S. dealerships, and its powersports lineup here includes 11 scooter models, four ATVs and one motorcycle, the Venox. To answer your second obvious question I've got to say that from my extensive riding experience on the Venox that Kymco-despite a name that reminds one of Ronco kitchen products and SNL's Bass-o-Matic comedy routine-makes an impressive product.
Assuming you haven't peeked, guess the displacement of the Venox. After considering its 63-inch wheelbase and those wide cylinder fins, most riders are astonished to learn that this 90-degree V-twin displaces a mere 249cc. Actually, there's some deception: Those faux fins are actually rubber-mounted covers attached to rather industrial-looking liquid-cooled heads, and they're much wider than the heads so as to give the impression of a massive engine. Beneath those fins, however, lies an honest engine. This little guy features dual overhead cams and four valves per cylinder, which is state of the art for any sporty bike.
The Venox looks and sits big, but performs like a 250.
That free-flowing, custom-look bodywork includes a steel 3.7-gallon fuel tank, and plastic fenders and side panels. Those chrome-style accents on the tank and over the shock absorbers are also plastic, but the chromed engine covers are for real and add a touch of class.
Despite its diminutive displacement, the Venox feels like a big, dense motorcycle. At 436 pounds wet it has some heft, and its 29-inch seat height is well in keeping with that of a larger bike. The wide handlebar furthers the impression that this is a big bike, one on which even a 6-footer won't feel confined. The feet are nicely spread on its pegs, the seat nicely cushioned, and from the seat the rider may well have the impression that this is a 500- or 650cc machine.
At least until he or she rides it away. Pull the choke knob under the left side of the tank, punch the electric starter button and the little guy thrums to life. The Venox's V-twin offers a bore and stroke of 58.0 x 47.2mm, and chain final drive. The cable-actuated clutch requires only a light pull, and the bike moves out easily, necessitating only a small amount of clutch slippage.
2005 Kymco Venox.
Acceleration, for those used to riding more powerful bikes, is leisurely at best. Its powerband gives the impression that the Venox's engine was designed for use in a sporty chassis rather than a cruiser. There's little torque at the low end, and leisurely wind-up, but a nice power hit brings the engine alive high in the rev range. As there's no tachometer, we can't tell you where that is. Of course, as it's "only" a 250, how much torque can one reasonably expect?
Once on the road the rider notes the subdued exhaust note and settles in comfortably. The seat is relatively firm, a bit narrow for a full-size rider but comfortable enough for a hundred miles at a crack. In a pinch, the dual seat will hold two full-sized riders, though the passenger will be praying for a short ride.
In the twisties we found that, especially for a cruiser, the Venox can be quite entertaining if the rider keeps the revs up, and it offers satisfactory cornering clearance. The five-speed transmission shifts as well and as smoothly as anything we've ridden from Japan, and there was no faulting the single front disc with a twin-piston caliper, or the drum rear brake.
Faux fins make the 90-degree, 249cc engine seem much larger than it really is.
Park it at your favorite roadhouse, especially this yellow version (it's also available in blue/black or gray), and riders will soon begin to congregate. You won't feel embarrassed to be seen on such a little bike as its displacement is not listed anywhere, and your secret's safe with us. You would be advised not to accept any foolish challenges such as racing for pink slips, as the Venox is pretty well tapped out at an indicated 70 mph; we saw a top speed of 76 on the speedometer. And though we were riding it pretty hard the Venox averaged 55 mpg, which should climb into the 60s with a sane rider aboard.
People will notice the additional niceties such as the aggressive pair of chromed exhausts jutting from the right side, the disc rear wheel, the twin chromed shocks, the frenched-in taillight and that custom-look, clear-lens headlight with the fluted reflector. Hey, it's got a braided steel front brake line, a nicely chromed instrument nacelle on the tank and carries Maxxis Classic tires, a 120/80-17 front and a 150/80-15 rear. The prominent bungee hooks allow for carrying a small amount of luggage on the rear portion of the seat. There's no tachometer or centerstand, however.
Our only serious wish is that the Venox came with better shocks; they're fine over the usual easy stuff, but pothole edges and nasty bumps will jolt the rider. The fork, by contrast, is well controlled yet plush enough.
Cornering clearance is adequate, and the engine has a nice, high-end hit.
Want to get serious? The Venox sells for $3,999 (higher than other venerable 250s from Honda, Suzuki and Yamaha), and comes with a two-year factory warranty. Available accessories include a light bar, saddlebags, two tool pouches, a tank cover, two backrests (standard and high) and highway bars.
I was impressed by the Venox. The bike has a lot of presence for a 250, and fit and finish were quite good. I will say that, in my opinion, Kymco has a real future here, especially if it develops larger bikes with the same level of styling and quality, and at a comparably reasonable price point. Hey, if Ronco built a better motorcycle, I'd buy one!
Kymco USA is based in Inman, South Carolina, and you can locate your nearest dealer from the company Web site at www.kymcousa.com.
The single front disc brake is adequate, and gives good feedback.
Instrumentation is simple and styling clean on this new effort from Taiwan.
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does any one know if there are any highway bars to fit the 250 venox.kymco no longer offers them . thanks
Bill Stermer - January 23, 2023


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Avengers dominates MTV awards as Brie Larson honours stunt doubles
Brie Larson (centre) with stunt doubles Renae Moneymaker (left) and Joanna Bennett. PHOTO: REUTERS
LOS ANGELES : Box office-busting Avengers: Endgame dominated the MTV Movie & TV Awards on Monday, as Captain Marvel star Brie Larson led tributes to real-life heroines by ceding the spotlight to her stunt doubles.
Endgame picked up the best movie award, as well as best hero for Robert Downey Jr's Iron Man and best villain for Josh Brolin as Thanos.
Larson added to the superheroes' haul by picking up the best fight award, praising her stunt workers as the "living embodiment of Captain Marvel" as she brought them up on stage.
Joanna Bennett and Renae Moneymaker, who also trained Larson for the first woman-led Marvel Studios/Disney superhero film, said it was an "honour" to work on the film and "be a part of bringing such a strong female character to life".
The ceremony also paid tribute to women beyond Hollywood such as US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the subject of documentary RBG, who won a new category for best real-life hero.
In the evening's most poignant moment, victims of sexual abuse were honoured by the producers of Surviving R. Kelly, which won best documentary.
Oscars to go host-less again
All 200 seats for Aloysius Pang memorial snapped up
Baby Yoda breaks the Internet, steals hearts
Olivia Colman assumes throne in The Crown's third season
"Survivors walked through the fire and then stood again to tell this story," said Lifetime network executive Brie Miranda Bryant in an acceptance speech.
The docu-series has led Chicago prosecutors to publicly seek out potential victims of R&B star Kelly, who has pleaded not guilty to sex crime charges.
"This isn't just a trophy to us because this really speaks to the important cultural impact that generated from this documentary," Ms Bryant added.
Elisabeth Moss, star of The Handmaid's Tale, took the award for best performance in a TV show, a category that was entirely made up of women. - AFP/REUTERS


There's nothing like playing army with the neighborhood kids when you're little. Anything from piles of snow in the winter or the patio furniture in the summer can turn into battlements. Their best friends get to play zombies and your little one is, of course, the hero. They used to make the shape of a pistol with their fingers and say "pew-pew-pew," which may have been a laser gun, we're not sure. But one thing that's for sure is that a little upgrade to playtime is never a bad thing!
It didn't matter that one ever won those backyard "wars." The only thing that mattered was spending time with friends outside, using imagination and creativity to create a world that we can never quite experience again as adults. Making memories!
This realistic but very FAKE toy pistol has a great camo print on both sides. While it may look quite realistic, there is a bright orange tip on the barrel so it's identifiable as a toy. It's equipped with realistic sounds and even has a silencer barrel that can attach and detach for those important stealth missions.
If your little one loves to play with their friends out in the backyard, or indoors, or maybe they're just going as a soldier for Halloween this fake pistol is going to let them holster their finger gun forever.


The target of Karantina UI 2019 program is all students and alumni of SMA / equivalent throughout Indonesia who want to enter UNIVERSITAS INDONESIA, as well as other PTN.
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Our teachers have experience in teaching material of State University entrance preparation.
The facilities provided are the best and according to the needs of students of Karantina UI.
Karantina UI creates creative and unique learning methods that allow students to learn optimally without any burden.
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Zizzi Finchley has styled its small, intimate restaurant with the theme of Italian 'glamour and sophistication.' Its vibrant and varied cuisine proves the perfect accompaniment, resulting in a dynamic mixture for diners.
Polished olive oil vats and murals painted by one of the waitresses give Zizzi Finchley in London a distinct Italian family kitchen feel which matches its rustic cuisine. There is an outdoor dining area, and Finchley Central Tube Station is only a 2-minute drive away.


Bred by crossing an Italian Greyhound with a Poodle, the Pootalian is an overall healthy pup in the first 8-9 years of its life. Unfortunately, both major and minor health issues can affect your pup as she ages. Based on her Poodle genetics, she could develop a few skin problems, such as allergies to grass, fleas, and mites, in the puppy stage. However, these types of minor health issues are easily managed through routine vet check-ups, a nutritious diet, and regular exercise.
This condition occurs when the kneecap becomes dislocated from the femur groove. Pain or discomfort is rare for pups with this condition, but it can cause cartilage deterioration that can become painful over time. Symptoms are subtle and often overlooked. Your dog may develop a limp or awkward gait. Surgery is the preferred method for correcting this condition.
This disease is caused by a flood of hormones from the adrenal glands. It can be detrimental to a Pootalian's health, resulting in vomiting, severe weight loss, snippiness, explosive diarrhea, dehydration, and weakness. To remedy this condition, most vets recommend hormone injections every 3-4 weeks. These are treatments that your Pootalian will have to continue for the rest of her life.
Other health issues that may plague your Pootalian include hypothyroidism, Cushing's disease, Legg-Calve-Perthes disease, cherry eyes, epilepsy, and cataracts. Despite several health problems that might become prevalent in old age, the Pootalian has an average lifespan of 12-15 years. This is, on average, three more years than their parent breeds.
At first, the Pootalian is a wary, cautious, alert pup with a tendency to bark and growl at strangers. After she gets to know you, she is a sweet, affectionate pup, but bonding is crucial to her obedience. These crossbreed dogs are not good with children or other pets. She is best suited in a singles or couples home, but more than two people could cause her anxiety to rise. Close bonds are essential to ensuring this crossbreed is well-behaved and loving.
The Pootalian commonly sees small animals, and sometimes children, as prey to pounce upon. She might take off chasing squirrels, rabbits, or even other dogs. To avoid confrontations or dog fights, keep her in a quiet, calm atmosphere. She can sometimes suffer from separation anxiety, so don't leave her alone for long periods of time. If you are planning on being away for a significant period, make sure you work months ahead of time to bond her with a close, trusted friend that can keep her while you're away.
Pootalians, while small and compact, are energetic and active. They need plenty of exercise to balance out their energy. Lack of exercise could lead to destructive mannerisms, such as furniture chewing or going to the bathroom inside the house. She needs at least two walks per day, the longer, the better. She could easily adapt to living in a studio apartment. Fenced-in yards are a plus, but not a requirement. If you are going to take her to a dog park, start at an early age so she can get used to other dogs. She'll never truly feel comfortable around other pups, but she may tolerate them long enough to play a round of tag or two. Watch her closely to ensure she doesn't instigate a dog fight.
Training-wise, the Pootalian is difficult to train. She gets bored quickly, distracted easily, and she has a huge stubborn streak. She is highly intelligent, but she may try to be the dominant one in your pack. Be firm and consistent in your commands. Make sure she knows that you are the alpha; otherwise, she'll continue to be disobedient. Keep her training sessions positive and encouraging. Never, ever strike your Pootalian. This could lead to severe aggression problems towards you and anyone else in the house.
Commonly, the Pootalian winds up with a short, coarse coat of wiry fur. She is low-shedding most of the time, but she sheds more in hot weather. Brush her at least three times per week to keep excess hair at a minimum. You should also bathe her once a month to keep her fur smooth and free of debris. She may need a professional groomer to trim her coat every 6-8 weeks. Unfortunately, due to her wariness of strangers, you may have to muzzle her so a groomer can see her.
Brush your Pootalian's teeth at least four times a week. Trim her nails every six weeks, but be careful to avoid nicking the quicks. This is also a task you can ask your professional groomer to perform. Clean her ears with warm water and a cotton swab once a week.
Pootalians can be picky when it comes to their food. She needs 1 cup of dry kibble a day, divided into two meals (breakfast and dinner). Her kibble should be nutritious and wholesome, comprised of whole grains, lean meats, and vegetables. Check the ingredients list on your preferred brand to make sure it's free of by-products and fillers.
Because of their aggressive tendencies, the Pootalian isn't a popular crossbreed. Most people are looking for family dogs, but the Pootalian does better as a solitary pup in a single or couple's home.
If you would love to nurture and train a Pootalian, check your local animal shelters first. You might get lucky with an adoption fee between $100 to $175. Or, go to a reputable breeder. You can expect a brand new Pootalian puppy to be between $200 to $500.
Ranking takes into account a few basic factors including cost, skill level needed, high vs low maintenance and how critical regular training is to success. This pup ranks a 3.5. The Pootalian is a difficult crossbreed to own because she requires patience. She can be quite a big, time-consuming responsibility. Her inability to tolerate most other pets and children makes her a bad choice for a family dog. However, once bonded with someone, her love and loyalty are endless and undeniable. You will know the moment she decides to care for you, as she'll become the most affectionate, loving dog you've ever owned.


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David Ignatius, né le  à Cambridge au Massachusetts aux États-Unis, est un écrivain et un journaliste américain, auteur de romans d'espionnage.

Biographie
Il fait des études à l'université Harvard, où il obtient un diplôme en 1973, puis au King's College de l'université de Cambridge, où il obtient un diplôme d'économie en 1975.

Journaliste, il travaille pour de nombreux journaux et magazines américains, comme , The New York Times Magazine, The Atlantic Monthly, Foreign Affairs, The New Republic, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, International Herald Tribune,  et The Harvard Crimson dans lesquels il s'occupe des rubriques « Diplomatie » ou « Moyen-Orient ».

En 1987, il publie son premier roman d'espionnage, Un espion innocent (Agents of Innocence). Suivent en 1991, Nom de code, Siro (Siro), en 1995, La Banque de la peur (The Bank of Fear), en 1997, Le Scoop (A Firing Offense), en 2000, Le Magnat (The Sun King). Pour Claude Mesplède, .

Œuvre

Romans
 Agents of Innocence (1987)
 Siro (1991)
 The Bank of Fear (1995)
 A Firing Offense (1997)
 The Sun King (2000)
 Body of Lies (2007)
 The Increment (2009)
 Bloodmoney (2011)
 The Director (2014)
 The Quantum Spy (2017)
 The Paladin (2020)

Autre ouvrage
 America and the World: Conversations on the Future of American Foreign Policy (2009)

Filmographie

Adaptation
 2008 : Mensonges d'état (Body of Lies), film américano-britannique réalisé par Ridley Scott, adaptation du roman Une vie de mensonges (Body of Lies), avec Leonardo DiCaprio, Russell Crowe et Mark Strong

Notes et références

Sources

Liens externes
  Site de David Ignatius
 Bibliographie française

Naissance en mai 1950
Naissance à Cambridge (Massachusetts)
Romancier américain du XXe siècle
Romancier américain du XXIe siècle
Auteur américain de roman d'espionnage
Journaliste américain du XXe siècle
Collaborateur du New York Times
Étudiant de l'université Harvard
Étudiant de King's College (Cambridge)


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Cheers for the comments about my return, folks. More than a little chuffed to be doing this gig again.
Here's a round-up of everything from Saturday's game, plus there's a link to the match feature that went online yesterday.
I agree with most of the player ratings apart from Williams, I reckon he deserved an 8.
Pleasure to have you back Paul.
Towell n Williams swap scores for me .


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Kindness Tour
Extreme Kindness
Connecting the world through kindness.
Bestselling authors, corporate trainers and internationally acclaimed advocates for social change, the Kindness Crew is sparking a global revolution in kindness. From audiences at Fortune 500 Companies to entire metropolitan centers, the Crew has inspired and mobilized millions to commit acts of community service.
Kindness in Comox Valley
November 17th, 2010 by Brad @ 9:01 am
Well I am having an amazzzzzzzzzzing time connecting with all the great schools here in the Comox Valley. The week schedule is below and a special thanks to
Crown Isle http://www.crownisle.com
Mountain West Properties http://www.mountainwestproperties.ca/
and Kyle Timms for getting me here! Looking forward to today!
9:00 – Aspen Park
10:30 – Puntledge Park
1:00 – Robb Road
9:00 – Courtenay
10:30 – Royston
1:00 – Denman
9:00 – Queneesh
10:30 – Airport
1:00 – Miracle Beach
9:00 – Valley View
10:30 – Lake Trail
Kindness Attacks New York City
October 4th, 2010 by Brad @ 12:52 pm
http://video.google.com/googleplayer.swf?docid=1883240267455463789&hl=en&fs=true
Just click on the link above for a New York Extreme Kindness Adventure!
brewing some good
August 30th, 2010 by Brad @ 12:05 am
http://watch.ctv.ca/news/clip146032#clip146032
Connected Business Leaders
August 29th, 2010 by Brad @ 11:56 pm
A few years ago, led by Ros Taylor Ltd, a leading firm of Chartered Psychologists, drew on responses from 1500 people from organizations of varying sizes throughout the UK about leadership in the workplace.
Key findings included:
77 per cent of respondents said their boss was not interested in them
90 per cent said their boss did nothing about poor performers
79 per cent claimed their boss did not set clear objectives
89 per cent said their boss lacked innovation and was unreceptive to new ideas
Ros Taylor, managing director of RTL commented:
"That's only 15 per cent of people we asked who thought their boss was any good and 8 per cent who thought they were inspirational." He went on to point out that while companies will try to get every last drop of value out of their cost base and spend millions on new technology and efficiencies, true leadership is being forgotten.
POOR LEADERSHIP COSTS MONEY
A business leader will often be over a 200 USD per annum investment on the company's part. An investment that will have a direct effect on the human capital of the business, meaning the employees and 'talent' of the workforce.
CONNECTED LEADERSHIP MAKES MONEY
In his book THE TIPPING POINT, Malcolm Gladwell, page 272, describes how the first fax machine was useless even though millions were spent on making it. Why? Because it was not connected to any other fax machines. With each new fax machine and new connection the network grew and so to did the true value of the technology. Businesses are not so much paying for the leader but the network that he creates and maintains. A NETWORK OF CONNECTION.
3 Steps to take for a Business Leader to Get CONNECTED:
Lead don't Manage: Be available to help, inspire and be passionate but don't micromanage. Think of a coach for a pro soccer team. He will give vision, strategy and advice but he is not going to tell his players how to run, breath and eat during the game.
Write down your Character Strengths
A Leaders Character will be the lifeline of his troops. Without character a persona cannot hope to lead. Get to know yourself and define who you are. Connect with your true self and be honest about where you might have to develop your personal character.
Vision: Write it down, draw a picture, touch it and practice different ways of communicating it every day. As it changes and grows you should be the first to know.
VISION in 10 words________________________________
VISION in 3 Words_________________________________
Draw your vision in 55 seconds below:
How to Live Extreme Kindness
June 2nd, 2009 by Christopher @ 12:23 pm
Extreme Kindness is a phrase we use to express doing what you love and making a difference at the same time. I was privileged to listen to Rob Dyke share his epic story of adventure last night in my hometown of Powell River. He is an individual who epitomizes the spirit of Extreme Kindness.
I first learned of Rob at university when I read about his adventures in a health and human potential course. Rob has a very invigorating perspective on life one grounded belief our ability to,
"Just say Yes!"
Rob's life pursuits have included swimming through the graveyard of the Pacific – a treacherous stretch of coastline which has claimed many ships and climbing to the North Col on Mount Everest.
What has separated Rob from so many adventurers is his commitment to helping others through his epic exploits. On Everest, he supported two separate teams, cooking for them, and worked supported both the Red Cross and Vancouver Children's Hospital by swimming the 56 km from Vancouver to Victoria and later swimming 1400 km around Vancouver Island.
Rob's message is one of commitment to something big in your own life, and doing the lonely work – taking the simple daily steps needs to complete a larger journey. For myself and many others,
"Rob is the big engine that could – he is an ordinary man that consistently does extraordinary things."
Rob's ultra-marathon swim took him over three months to complete. On his trip he was joined by dolphins, porpoises, sea lions and cruise ships.
Rob introduces a way of approaching problems and situations with a positive perspective. Rob explores how each seeming failure can be turned into a success by keeping a 'yes' outlook.
Rob is now a partner in a successful speakers bureau and wellness company, Speakwell, and he continues to share his optimistic message of personal commitment and potential.
Kindness in Scotland
November 24th, 2008 by Brad @ 1:15 pm
While I was born in Calgary Alberta, Canada, my first memories are of the Isle of Skye in Scotland. For most of my youth and adult life, it has been a consistent dream to return there and discover what I can of the place where the sea and sky meet. Last week I finally stood in the highlands of Skye once more, remembering the small town of Sconcer where I lived and also of getting lost, much to my mothers despair, in the Cullin Hills (think of a smaller but no less formidable set of North America's Rocky Mtns).
On the third day of our stay, my girlfriend and I discovered a wonderful bakery, proclaimed to be the oldest on the island. The couple who owned the bakery kept us entertained with stories and Scottish pies, while a neighborhood cat share a table with us. Upon leaving, two free brownies were placed into our hands with cheerful farewells. More then the beautiful landscape and the amazing stone castles, this act of kindness made me feel as if I had truly come home. 30 minutes later, however, we discovered that I had left my passport and wallet at the bakery by mistake. I immediately turned the car around and drove quickly North back to the end of the island. When I entered the bakery for the 2nd time I was greeted with happy cries and hugs. They had phoned the police they were so worried that I might not return for my passport. Their genuine caring and friendly hearts were the best part of our Scottish trip.
So the next time you meet a traveler from a distant land, make sure to greet him or her with a smile and if possible a small act of kindness. You might just be bringing them home.
Can your company catch a boomerang?
November 16th, 2008 by Christopher @ 3:34 pm
A culture of kindness keeps employees coming back…
Can your company catch a boomerang? If it can, it will open itself to an incredible source of skilled and trustworthy employees. Boomerang employees – a phrase coined by workplace experts after the Australian, Aboriginal hunting tool – are returning top performers and high achievers who left the workplace to advance careers, increase wages or pursue independent work.
The challenge in today's shifting marketplace is retaining talent. However, there is an increasing stream of employees who are coming back to the workplace because of the benefits of working for their former employer. If the fit is right for the employee to return, there are substantial reciprocal benefits.
Workplace researchers have found that returning employees bring new skills, insights and perspectives developed during the in-between period. This includes having an intimate knowledge of the culture, market vertical and business operations. The increased value may also be found in the employees' enhanced problem solving and creative abilities. There is also a direct financial benefit to hiring boomerang employees: the cost of hiring, recruiting and training new employees, is substantial. Hiring a Boomerang employee eliminates the majority of this cost.
How can a company ensure they attract boomerang employees? Organizations can build an unforgettable culture emphasizing positive relationships, balance, leadership and kindness. Corporate social responsibility and internal culture are increasingly values that attract and retain employees. When these values are extended to co-workers, customers, and the community, employees develop a deep connection and bond with the organization.
The Kindness Crew specializes in building healthy, connected and productive workplaces that are certain to attract boomerang employees and other top performers. Their presentation, the Kindness Injection delivers the four basic steps to building a culture of kindness. The Kindness Crew has worked with a range of organizations, including Investors Group, PriceWaterhouse Coopers, SAS, Columbia Sportswear, University of British Columbia and Tourism BC. If you are interested in having the Kindness Crew speak at your next workshop or keynote please contact the National Speakers Bureau.
We remember again: change is possible!
November 5th, 2008 by Christopher @ 8:16 am
Generation We!
November 2nd, 2008 by Christopher @ 9:26 pm
America moves from Me to We!
The Greatness Guide
November 2nd, 2008 by Brad @ 9:51 am
In this fantastic sequel to the international bestseller The Greatness Guide, Robin Sharma shares insights and tools on leadership and personal success. The reader will receive uncommon advice including Be So Good They Can't Ignore You, Ask to Get, Fail Faster, Be a Cool Brand and Live an Intense Life.
101 simple yet powerful lessons that will help you work effectively and live with passion.
One of my favorite quotes from the book is found on page 119,
"Find ways to connect. With the people you work with. With the loved ones you live with. And with the strangers with whom you share this journey called life."
I strongly recommend this book and reading a page a day. Focus on incorporating one Greatness Guide step into your day. IT WORKS! Thats my B-rad Activity for this week, HAVE FUN!
B-rad
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Nawaz Sharif to return to jail as six-week bail given on medical grounds expires
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Published at 09:59 pm May 7th, 2019
Sharif's supporters frame his ouster as part of the long battle between the civilian and military leadership for power in PakistanAFP/File
In March, the country's Supreme Court had granted Sharif interim bail after his counsel argued that the former prime minister urgently needed angiography
Former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif will return to prison on Tuesday as the six-week bail he was granted on medical grounds has expired. He is likely to surrender himself to authorities at Lahore's Kot Lakhpat jail after Iftar in the evening, PTI reported.
In March, the country's Supreme Court had granted Sharif interim bail after his counsel argued that the former prime minister urgently needed angiography. The Supreme Court has rejected his review petition seeking extension in the bail, and another plea to allow him to travel abroad for treatment.
Sharif, who is serving a sentence in a corruption case, is expected to arrive at the prison in a rally of the workers of his party, the Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz). The Home Department of the Punjab province had earlier said his arrival in the form of a rally would be against the law.
In its order giving him bail, the Supreme Court had said that several senior doctors had suggested that Sharif's history of hypertension, cardiac and renal ailments may present a "mild-moderate risk" if he is to undergo angiography. The court had said granting him relief for a limited period was a "reasonable request."
The court had asked Sharif to deposit two bail bonds worth Rs 5 million each. It also imposed certain conditions like the former prime minister cannot leave the country and will have to surrender after six weeks, failing which he will be arrested.
In December, a court in Pakistan had sentenced Sharif to seven years in jail and fined him $2.5 million in the Al-Azizia Steel Mills corruption case. The Avenfield and Al-Azizia Steel Mills cases were among three cases filed by the National Accountability Bureau against Sharif and his children in September 2017 - the third being the Flagship Investment case in which the former prime minister was acquitted.
Pakistani judge who jailed former PM sacked over blackmail claims
Shariatpur court cancels rapist's bail
Pakistani judge rejects opposition blackmail claims over ex-PM's conviction
Four BNP men sent to jail in Rangpur
Protests in Russia as sisters face jail for killing abusive father
Morsi … and death by medieval means
Medical bail


Almost half of Opal Tower..
Nearly half of all residents who own apartments in the Opal Tower are still unable to return to their homes.
Residents in 169 of 400 apartments are still shut out of the building after they were initially forced out last year when major defects were discovered.
Some have been forced to pay for their own temporary accommodation as compensation from the builder runs out.
Chairman of the Owners Corporation Network, Stephen Goddard, says those residents are suffering.
"I've spoken to new first-home purchasers in that building who paid $800,000 for a one-bedroom apartment on a 90 per cent borrow from the bank.
"They are not living there and they're still paying their mortgage.


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Q: How can I pass a generic class in my method so that this code becomes reusable Class I call every-time I need to pass a new page class I have to build a new Constructor, I know generics will solve this. Can someone show me how this can be done?
 public class CheckUserAuthentication
    {
        private Page1 _p1;
        private Page2 _p2;

        public CheckUserAuthentication(Page1 p1)
        {
            _p1 = p1;
        }

        public CheckUserAuthentication(Page2 p2)
        {
            _p2 = p2;
        }

  public void AuthenticateUser(out Person person, out Animal animal)
        {
           If(_p1 != null)
             {
            _p1.Response.Write("writes to P1 page");

             }
            else
             {
             _p2.Response.Write("writes to P2 page");
             }
        }
    }

My calling code for Page 1
public Page1()
{
    _checkUserAuthentication = new CheckUserAuthentication(this);
}

public CheckUserAuthentication CheckUserAuthentication
{
    get { return _checkUserAuthentication; }
}

CheckUserAuthentication.AuthenticateUser(out person, out animal);

A: You would be better off using an interface:
public interface IPage {
    public HttpResponse Response { get; set; }
}

public class Page1 : IPage {
}

public class Page2 : IPage {
}

public class CheckuserAuthentication {
    private IPage _page;

    public CheckuserAuthentication(IPage page) {
        _page = page;
    }

    public void AuthenticateUser(out Person person, out Animal animal) {
        _page.Response.Write("Doesn't matter what page it writes to.. it will write to whatever you pass in..");
    }
}

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Q: Generating 4 bytes checksum from python bytes-str I'm setting up a uart communication with a device, but I can't figure out how to generate the four bytes checksum that is required to validate the data I'm sending. In the instrument manual says that the checksum is "a 32-bit unsigned value that sums all the bytes in Data Header and Data Payload. Checksum overflows are truncated".
I've tried among other things to sum all of the data bytearray and then convert it to bytes. But no matter what I try all I get in response from the device is the error message. Which I believe is due the wrong checksum.
I'm trying to use the function below to concatenate all of the bytes needed. Im sending the data using pyserial library.
def empacota(flags, sequence, command, data):
    cksumMsg = b""
    uart_header = b"\x41\x42\x43\x44"
    uart_end = b"\x44\x43\x42\x41"
    data_len = bytes(len(data) + 2)
    cksumMsg += flags + sequence + data_len + command + data
    cksumMsg_array = bytearray(cksumMsg)
    checksum_int = sum(cksumMsg_array)
    checksum = checksum_int.to_bytes(5, "little")
    package_data = uart_header + checksum + cksumMsg + uart_end
    return(package_data)

A: After studying a little about binaries and Bitwise operators I could get the communication going. Here is the working function that generates my package data.
def empacota(flags, sequence, command, data):
    cksumMsg = b''
    UARTHeader = b"\x41\x42\x43\x44"
    UARTTrailer = b"\x44\x43\x42\x41"
    data_len = len(data) + 2
    cksumMsg += bytes(flags + sequence) + data_len.to_bytes(2,
    byteorder='little') + bytes(command + data)
    checksum_int = (sum(cksumMsg))
    checksum = checksum_int.to_bytes(4, "little")
    package_data = UARTHeader + checksum + cksumMsg + UARTTrailer
    return(package_data)

For more information:
https://wiki.python.org/moin/BitwiseOperators


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Q: Creating Views for Searchable List In Navigation View So I created a searchable list for an eye condition glossary that is wrapped in navigation view and it looks/functions exactly how I want it to. The only problem is, once you click on a link, it brings me to the new view (perfect) but I cannot figure out how to code the new view for each item. Since I used ForEach, anytime I try create a view, it replicates to all the links. I would like it to where once you click on a link, I will be able to have the eye conditions definition and some additional information in the new view. If you cannot tell by now, I'm new to this. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Here is my current code:
struct EyeTerminology: View {

let names = ["Amblyopia","Anopthalmia","Aphakia","Astigmatism","Axenfeld-Rieger Syndrome","Batten Disease","Bietti's Crystalline Dystrophy","Bulls Eye Maculopathy","Cataract","Charles Bonnet Syndrome","Choroideremia","Coloboma","Color Blindness","Convergence Insufficiency","Corneal Scarring","Cortical Vision Impairment (CVI)","Cystinosis","Devic Disease","Diabetic Retinopathy","Diplopia","Enucleation","Esotropia","Exotropia","Floaters/Flashes","Glaucoma","Graves Disease","Heterochromia","Histoplasmosis","Hyperopia","Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension","Keratoconus","Lebers","Macular Degeneration","Macular Edema","Microphthalmia","Myopia","Nystagmus","Ocular Albinism","Optic Atrophy","Optic Nerve Hypoplasia","Optic Neuritis","Photophobia","Polycoria","Ptosis","Retinal Detachment","Retinitis Pigmentosa","Retinoblastoma","Retinopathy of Prematurity (Stage 1)","Retinopathy of Prematurity (Stage 2)","Retinopathy of Prematurity (Stage 3)","Retinopathy of Prematurity (Stage 4)","Retinoschisis","Shaken Baby Syndrome","Stargardts","Strabismus","Toxoplasmosis","Unknown Etiology","Ushers Syndrome","Uveitis"]

    @State private var searchText = ""

    var body: some View {
        NavigationView {
            List {
                ForEach(searchResults, id: \.self) { name in
                    NavigationLink(destination: Text(name)) {
                        Text(name)
                    }
                }
            }
            .searchable(text: $searchText)
            .navigationTitle("Eye Dictionary")
        }
        .hiddenNavigationBarStyle()
    }

A: to "...how to code the new view for each item.." and to "... be able to have the eye conditions definition and some additional information in the new view..."
try the following code example, where a DetailsView is created, and is used as the destination of the NavigationLink.
struct ContentView: View {
    var body: some View {
        EyeTerminology()
    }
}

struct EyeTerminology: View {

    let names = ["Amblyopia","Anopthalmia","Aphakia","Astigmatism","Axenfeld-Rieger Syndrome","Batten Disease","Bietti's Crystalline Dystrophy","Bulls Eye Maculopathy","Cataract","Charles Bonnet Syndrome","Choroideremia","Coloboma","Color Blindness","Convergence Insufficiency","Corneal Scarring","Cortical Vision Impairment (CVI)","Cystinosis","Devic Disease","Diabetic Retinopathy","Diplopia","Enucleation","Esotropia","Exotropia","Floaters/Flashes","Glaucoma","Graves Disease","Heterochromia","Histoplasmosis","Hyperopia","Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension","Keratoconus","Lebers","Macular Degeneration","Macular Edema","Microphthalmia","Myopia","Nystagmus","Ocular Albinism","Optic Atrophy","Optic Nerve Hypoplasia","Optic Neuritis","Photophobia","Polycoria","Ptosis","Retinal Detachment","Retinitis Pigmentosa","Retinoblastoma","Retinopathy of Prematurity (Stage 1)","Retinopathy of Prematurity (Stage 2)","Retinopathy of Prematurity (Stage 3)","Retinopathy of Prematurity (Stage 4)","Retinoschisis","Shaken Baby Syndrome","Stargardts","Strabismus","Toxoplasmosis","Unknown Etiology","Ushers Syndrome","Uveitis"]

    @State private var searchText = ""

    var searchResults: [String] {
        return searchText.isEmpty ? names : names.filter { $0.contains(searchText) }
    }

    var body: some View {
        NavigationView {
            List {
                ForEach(searchResults, id: \.self) { name in
                    NavigationLink(destination: DetailsView(name: name)) { // <-- here
                        Text(name)
                    }
                }
            }
            .searchable(text: $searchText)
            .navigationTitle("Eye Dictionary")
        }
    }

}

// -- here
struct DetailsView: View {
    @State var name: String  // <-- here, pass info into this view
    // @State var otherInfo: String  // <-- here etc...

    var body: some View {
        VStack (spacing: 33) {
            Text(name).foregroundColor(.blue)
            Text("some eye condition")
            Text("some more info on eye condition")
        }
    }
}

Note, you can also use @StateObject/@EnvironmentObject instead of @State to pass information to the DetailsView. There are plenty of info and tutorials on how to used those. Also look up ObservableObject


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