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Q: How to use commands in table specs, and still support array package? For a package, I want to write code that creates tables, where the exact type of table is configurable (tabular, longtable, tabularx, ... [Update: David rightly remarked that formats like tabularx would be harder to use in a configurable way, as they need more parameters]), and where the number of columns is determined by the program (so table specs like l|l are computed; details do not matter here). The following simple code works with LaTeX tables:
\def\mytablespec{l|l}
\def\mytabletype{tabular}
\begin{\mytabletype}{\mytablespec}
1 & 2 \\\hline
3 & 4 \\
\end{\mytabletype}

However, if the package array is loaded, the code fails with the error
Package array Error:  Illegal pream-token (\mytablespec): `c' used.

The problem is that array does not expand table specs. One can force this as follows:
\def\mytablespec{l|l}
\expandafter\tabular\expandafter{\mytablespec}
1 & 2 \\\hline
3 & 4 \\
\endtabular

This code works with or without the array package. However, this code no longer uses a command to define the table type. I did not manage to combine \expandafter with \begin{\mytabletype}...\end{\mytabletype}. The following, however, seems to work:
\expandafter\csname\expandafter\mytabletype\expandafter\endcsname\expandafter{\mytablespec}
1 & 2 \\\hline
3 & 4 \\
\csname end\mytabletype\endcsname

[Update: David pointed out that the following simpler version also works:
\csname\mytabletype\expandafter\endcsname\expandafter{\mytablespec}
1 & 2 \\\hline
3 & 4 \\
\csname end\mytabletype\endcsname

]
Besides being quite ugly, this assumes that environments like tabular and longtable always provide two corresponding commands, such as \tabular and \endtabular. This seems to be the case for many packages, but I could not find out if there is a general reason why this should be the case.
Is this the right way to solve this problem? Is there a cleaner/easier solution? In general, the behaviour of tables changes quite a bit if array is loaded (it also modifies table width computation in incompatible ways); is there maybe a more general approach to make packages robust against such things?

A: You have more \expandafter than needed
\csname\mytabletype\expandafter\csname\expandafter{\mytablespec}

would work for the  \mytabletype tabular case, although I'm not sure how your actual code copes with the different argument structure, in particular tabular{*,x,y} taking a width argument that tabular* and longtable don't take.
The best way to not have to worry about the other changes that array makes is just to add \RequirePackage{array}. The array package has been part of the core LaTeX distribution since 2e came out in 1993, The only reason it's not part of the format is to avoid affecting tables written for LaTeX 2.09, but that shouldn't affect documents using a new package under construction.

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Russian Orthodox Church supporting war in Ukraine
Victor Yanukovych with Russian Orthodox Church hierarchy
Evidence of Russian participation in the annexation of Crimea and support for the Donbas terrorists has been revealed under a somewhat different angle. It appears the so-called "Strelkov," Igor Hirkin — one of the leaders of the terrorists in the East, conducted surveillance in Ukraine even before the occupation of Crimea under the patronage of the Russian Orthodox Church and a Kremlin billionaire, according to an investigative report by TSN.Tyzhden.
Information uncovered by journalists indicates that, under the guise of orthodoxy, members of the Russian Duma, along with "Strelkov," prepared a special operation in Ukraine long before the Crimean pseudo-referendum.
The "Holy" Delegation
A month before the seizure of Crimea, on January 30, in Simferopol, under the patronage of the Russian Orthodox Church and Patriarch Kirill, the Orthodox relic Gifts of the Magi was brought from Mount Athos. Security for this precious relic of the Christian world was entrusted to Igor Hirkin, who today is directing the terrorists in the Donbas and who is known under the alias Strelkov.
"In fact, Hirkin, used this relic as cover for his trip to conduct reconnaissance on Ukrainian territory in Crimea, and he held meetings with the self-proclaimed government of Sergey Aksyonov," reported Volodymyr, an agent with the Security Service of Ukraine.
It became clear that Hirkin became something of a permanent member of the Orthodox delegations to Ukraine. There is evidence that he systematically visited the Southern and Eastern eparchies of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church. In fact, these trips can now be considered as reconnaissance and preparatory missions. And, apparently, he was not the only such pilgrim
In January, together with Hirkin, an entire landing party of Russian politicians arrived as part of the Gifts of the Magi delegation. Among them was the Russian billionaire Konstantin V. Malofeev and the State Duma deputy from United Russia Dmitry Sablin. Sablin is one of the leaders of the all-Russian veteran organization Soldiers Brotherhood and is known for his support for the Russian army in Chechnya and later the Syrian army. He has been honored by the Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation (FSB).
Also in the delegation was Oleg Lebedev, also a member of the United Russia party. He was a former soldier in Afghanistan and currently is a director of regional martial arts organizations.
"Strelkov's communication with a person called Konstantin Valeryevich is noteworthy. In fact, it is Malofeev. This conversation is a report on completed work," said the SBU agent Volodymyr, referring to the report that was written for Easter, after the militants had gunned down Ukrainian soldiers.
The Patriarch Kirill blessed the bloody conflict in Eastern Ukraine
The composition of the Crimean delegation of the Russian Orthodox Church had to have the blessing of Patriarch Kirill Gundyayev, who left the actual composition of the religious delegation in the hands of the Federal Security Service and the Central Intelligence Agency of Russia.
"It is obvious that the delivery of the so-called Gifts of the Magi to Ukraine provided a cover for terrorists to be brought to Ukraine," said a priest of the Moscow Patriarchate who lives and serves in Eastern Ukraine. He hides his name and face, since he is one of the few in the Luhansk Oblast who defend the integrity of the state.
His confession on camera is shocking because it confirms that the delivery of the Gifts of the Magi was not the only special operation conducted under the cover of the Russian Church. In Sloviansk, the subversive group that became the center of terror in the Donbas was completely under the protection of the Russian church.
Metropolitan Hilarion
The holy traitors
Journalistic investigation has determined that a portion of the Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate has become an important element in the so-called "hybrid war" of Russia against Ukraine. In fact, there is a whole network of priests who are actively helping the Russian militants in the East.
"It's Sloviansk, Slavkurort, it's Druzhkivka, it's Kramatorsk. This is official. These are leaders of the Moscow Patriarchate, these are the archdeacons, the archpriests. They are not ordinary priests. There is information that Father Vitaliy, the priest in Slavkurort, encouraged people to take arms and defend Russia from Ukrainians. In Kramatorsk and Sloviansk, we can see how priests of the Moscow Patriarchate influence people to be against Ukraine, against Ukrainians," the Luhansk priest says.
One of the issues is the real use of religious buildings, churches and even the Sviatohirsk Lavraas bases for subversive troops. The Security Service of Ukraine has confirmed these findings based on verified calls of frightened citizens who reported militants and weapons.
"When the first riots began, buses with Russian license plates would stop in front of the Oblast Administration building and the militant with weapons would come out. Then these buses could be seen on the territory of the Sviatohirsk Lavra. They could also be seen at the oblast hotels that are located near the churches," said the Luhansk priest.
However, the Kyiv hierarchy is clearly distancing itself from the terrorists and is trying to investigate similar trends. "We have contacted the director of the Sviatohirsk Lavra, Arseniy. He denied reports on the presence of militants and the Lavra's closing," stated the spokesman for the Ukrainian Orthodox Church–Moscow Patriarchate, Heorhiy Kovalenko.
The commander of this parade of separatist priests is rumored to be Metropolitan Hilarion of Donetsk and Mariupol. He communicates directly with Kirill Gundyayev, bypassing the Metropolis of Kyiv.
"Hilarion will not say officially that he is against Ukraine and for Russia. But there is proof from his entourage. When he was told that Russian troops were a hundred meters from the border with Ukraine, he said he would meet these troops as liberators," the Luhansk priest reported.
Hilarion has long been considered the eyes and hands of the Russian Patriarch Kirill in Ukraine. He also was a personal friend of Viktor Yanukovych. "At one time he was very good friends with Yanukovych. Yanukovych and his family financed and, according to sources, continue to finance all construction projects, monasteries, cathedrals. Of course he will support his patron. I know because I have been a frequent visitor at the Moscow Kirill's home. Kirill favors him," the Luhansk priest admitted.
Journalists have determined that Ahafanhel, the Metropolitan of Odesa, is also involved in separatism. According to the newspaper Segodnya, at the beginning of the tragedy in Odesa, there were sniper rifles and machine guns that a priest in one of the churches of the city gave out to the faithful right after a sermon about holy Rus'.
"The weapons that separatists are using today to shoot peaceful citizens and participants in the march for the unity of Ukraine were given out last night in one of the churches in the city. During the morning prayer for holy Rus', one of the priests supposedly gave parishioners automatic guns and sniper rifles," the newspaper reported.
Apparently in the middle of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church–Moscow Patriarchate there is a radical wing that reports directly to Gundyayev, with very dramatic consequences for the Ukrainian Orthodox Church. Kirill not only has failed to respond to the appeal of the Metropolis of Kyiv to stop the war, but he has allowed the Kremlin to use the church in this war.
"Many bishops and clergy of the Moscow Patriarchate, for example, are not all like the Metropolitan Hilarion of Donetsk — a person who hates everything Ukrainian — because there are also bishops in the Moscow Patriarchate who support a united Ukraine," the Luhansk priest stressed.
According to information received by TSN Tyzhden, Metropolitan Sofroniy of Cherkasy and Kaniv avoided mentioning the Patriarch Gundyayev in his sermons. This outraged Kirill's right hand, the Metropolitan Hilarion Alfeyev, who promised to report this canonical violation to Kirill. Recently, Alfeyev was not allowed entry into Ukraine. And recently, on the orders of this Alfeyev, the Metropolitan Volodymyr of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church–Moscow Patriarchate is no longer mentioned in the Crimean eparchy during services.
But these are only the visible signs of a future split. The Moscow hierarchy has violated something bigger than church canons. The tacit blessing by Patriarch Kirill for the Orthodox faithful to kill one another is a crime before the court of God. And the active participation in the transformation of the church into a base of the Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation is a crime before the criminal court. He may have to answer to both.
By TSN Correspondent Serhiy Halchenko, May 19, 2014
Translated by Anna Mostovych
Original text in Ukrainian: http://tsn.ua/politika/bratovbivchu-viynu-na-shodi-ukrayini-blagosloviv-rosiyskiy-patriarh-kirilo-350183.html
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EDM Culture—As Seen Through The Lens Of Nightlife Photographer Jason Fenmore of Oh Dag Yo
Meet Los Angeles native Jason Fenmore, who runs the LA-based nightlife site Oh Dag Yo. In addition to being resident photographer at LA's long-running Control Fridays at Avalon nightclub, he has worked with prominent event promoters such as Insomniac (EDC) and Smog. When Jason's not navigating his way through mega raves and clubs to capture the perfect crowd eruption shots, you'll find him beachside, catching waves on his body board. This is why we love Los Angeles.
Most girls would rather hang with the guys with bottle service that costs more than half of my lenses. True story.
Hey Jason. Lets start off with a little introduction… say hi to Magnetic readers.
Hi. Jason Fenmore here, better known as "Oh Dag Yo" or "Dag" for short. I grew up in Los Angeles, a city with a whole lot to look at. I started shooting as a teenager during my freshman year of high school. I started out with black and white 35mm film, spending countless hours in a darkroom, sometimes on just a single image. My subjects were typically classmates, flowers and other still life.
My interest in EDM developed about three years ago. After attending Beyond Wonderland in 2010, I remember reminiscing about the experience afterwards and recalled all my friends saying how much they wish they could go back. It was then that I realized, through my photography, we could relive those nights forever. In December of 2010, MC Dino, a good friend, brought me along for my first real experience as an EDM photographer—Together As One. After that night, I knew this was exactly what I wanted to do. I worked my way through the world of underground dubstep and drum & bass, shooting at parties and quickly building a reputation photographing some of the genres' most notable names.
At the moment, I currently hold a residency at the Avalon Hollywood for Control Friday's and Avaland Saturday's. As well as holding a residency with Avalon, you may find me at many of Insomniac's events.
The opposite sex seems to like photographers. How does the "you're pretty" pick-up line work with you or does it?
Digital photography, friend or foe?
Digital photography, in my opinion, is the best thing to ever happen in this medium; however, there truly is nothing like having timeless hard copies (negatives/slides) archived in boxes that can't "crash." Digital photography = BFF4L.
If you had four hours and unlimited money in a city of your choice where would it be and what would you get up to?
Vegas. Gambling, Steakhouses and Scotch (preferably older than myself).
Favorite director or artist? What sort of films/art are you drawn to and why?
Wes Anderson, hands down. I don't know where to begin with this—every frame in his films deserves an award. His set design, locations, costume design, lighting, composition…it's all amazing.
What percentage of your skills were you born with? How did you go about acquiring additional skills?
I'd say 80% of my skills come from how I see things. Since I can remember, I've always had an eye for details that the average person wouldn't notice. Though, I was not born with the ability to take a good photo, it's something that I studied and practiced over time. Over the years my techniques have changed, but I still use the same observational skills that I had as a kid. When it all comes down to it, practice is really the only way to be the best. The more I shoot, the more I learn.
What are some things you love about Los Angeles?
I've had a lot of opportunities to work with incredible people: Giant Club, Insomniac, Smog, LA Beatdown, Respect DnB, Circle Talent Agency, US Dubstep and many, many more. If I didn't live in LA, I probably wouldn't have met these incredible people and may have never been given the opportunity to work with them. Aside from work, LA has hands-down the best Mexican food. I am also spoiled with shooting subjects in the snow, at the beach, in the desert, and in urban settings.
What is your favorite activity or place to kill time in LA without blowing the bank?
Westwards beach, where I do most of my bodyboarding and photography. Gas - $10. Sandwich and a Beer - $8.99. That Perfect Wave—priceless.
Who is your favorite photographer (dead or alive) and why?
I first learned about Gregory Crewdson in a lighting class at Art Institute. Honestly, as a "Nightlife" and "DJ Photographer," we seemingly take any light at our disposal for granted. The whole craft is simply to be in the right place at the right time. However, Crewdson's style is the exact opposite; he carefully plans the capture to create an entire feeling from multiple exposures laced together, along with major motion picture lighting. His single photo can sometimes take months of planning and sometimes even a million dollars to create.
Please give us three songs that best inspire or influence your own photography style.
The music does not necessarily influence how I shoot; however, the music is a major part of what makes my photos meaningful. I aim to capture moments in which an artist or audience member is at his or her most vulnerable, for example, when a DJ lets out a smile after the crowd roars following a big drop. I also try to capture the unique and individualistic experience that each audience member has with the music he or she is hearing. In regards to my editing process, I do have music that influences me; artists like Russian Circles, Pinback and Pianos Become The Teeth have kept me motivated through grueling hours of editing photos.
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ST. PAUL, Minn. –The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, recently awarded a $5.3 million dollar contract to Kaiyuh Services, LLC, out of Anchorage, Alaska, for the rehabilitation of Sandy Lake Dam, near Libby, Minnesota.
From 2011 - 2016 a series of above and below water inspections of the dam structure identified several features that had deteriorated to a point where repair or replacement was determined to be necessary to maintain the long-term integrity of the structure. The rehabilitation will ensure the preservation and safe operation of this water control structure now and into the future.
Construction will occur throughout 2021 and 2022. Construction will include replacing the deteriorating concrete wall in the lock chamber with removable steel panels, a new mechanically-operated slide gate in the log sluice, replacement of the six existing slide gates, concrete repairs along the upstream face of the dam and various electrical updates to modernize operations and support mechanical operation of the six slide gates and log sluice gate.
"The St. Paul District is committed to ensuring continuous safe operation of Sandy Lake Dam, while also providing safe recreational opportunities for the general public during construction," said Sam Smith, Corps of Engineers project manager. "We look forward to delivering this critical infrastructure project so that you and your family can continue to enjoy Sandy Lake Dam for years to come."
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A huge gap exists between the creation of research evidence and its use to improve the public good. Our current COVID-19 situation, with many political leaders and a good portion of the American public ignoring recommendations from scientists, may be an extreme example of this, but even in more normal times there is a long standing disconnect between the development of research evidence and its translation into the use it is intended.
Donaghue has recently engaged in a cross-discipline, multinational effort to transform and increase the way research evidence is used. This effort was spearheaded by the W.T. Grant Foundation, which funds education research, and a component of the Pew Charitable Trusts that funds environmental research. The initial meeting of this group at the Wellcome Trust in London this past December was attended by organizations with research missions beyond health, education, and the environment such as child welfare, social justice, and climate change. These organizations were from the U.K., E.U., Canada, South Africa, and the U.S.
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Puzzle platforming with manipulation of primary colors.
Limbo and Boxboy but want to take it nice and easy.
Hue, an arty and unassuming platformer by Fiddlestick Games, is one of the most pleasurably meditative games I've played in the past year. Gaming and meditation are acts linked together regularly when discussing thoughtful games that veer hard away from the kinetic twitchiness or grand theatrics of big budget hits. We take slow-paced exploration like No Man's Sky or low stakes, high atmosphere style pieces like Abzu (which has a literal meditation button in it), and we equate their steady pacing to the act of deep breathing and chanting, "Om." The actual practice of meditating is difficult, though. Contradictory by its very nature, meditation requires you to both by wholly inattentive but wholly present, willing to let stray thoughts slide off your consciousness like so much water off a duck while staying awake and even alert. Gliding over Hue's delicately detailed platforms, taking its hushed world and manipulating colors to reveal new facets of the environment readily guides you into that state; present, thoughtful, but not so demanding that your conscious mind is fixated.
It takes playing Hue to appreciate its subtle pleasures, though. From the outside it looks like another entry in the long line of art platformers that have sprung up in the past decade, most specifically Limbo. Like Playdead's famous horror comedy, Hue also stars a non-descript shadow boy who's more outline with big eyes than a defined person, matching an equally grey and dreary world. Rather than an atmospheric choice, though, the lack of color and definition in Hue is central to the game's story and play. As a mysterious companion tells you through narrated letters found in the game as you jump through its silhouette caves, towns, and weird forests, there are more colors in the world than you can readily perceive. She's no longer visible in your spectrum thanks to dealings with the mysterious Dr. Grey--it's not all subtle--and you're ostensibly trying to reach her. Doing so involves finding those new colors, each of them primary, and selecting them from a wheel to change the look of the world. Changing colors changes the environment. If you need to clear a blue box in front of you, switch the world to blue to make it vanish. Switching to blue may make a purple box appear, though, so you have to alternate to clear a path.
Hue could quickly become frustrating or tedious if its puzzles were more oblique, but it strikes an elegant balance between true brain busters and push-over challenges. Take the mental calisthenics of Portal and marry them to a molasses smooth, slow version of Super Meat Boy's platforming and you can get an idea of the feel at Hue's core. The result is game that is beautiful but not so mesmerizing you get lost, considerate but never simple. When I was playing it I felt present, not planning too far ahead or straining against a specific challenge. Zen indeed.


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Fabrizio Castori (* 11. Juli 1954 in San Severino Marche) ist ein italienischer Fußballtrainer. Seit Sommer 2020 ist er Cheftrainer der US Salernitana.

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Fabrizio Castori begann seine Trainerkarriere 1980 im Alter von 26 Jahren beim Verein Belfortese. In den folgenden Jahren trainierte er einige unterklassige Mannschaften, so beispielsweise von 1985 bis 1987 Camerino und von 1988 bis 1991 Cerreto. Zwischen 1992 und 1998 war Castori Trainer bei der US Tolentino, das er in dieser Zeit bis in die Serie C2 führte, in seinem letzten Jahr bei dem Verein allerdings wieder aus dieser Liga abstieg. Die Saison 1998/99 verbrachte Castori bei AC Lanciano 90, das er zum Aufstieg in die Serie C2 führte und weiterhin die Meisterschaft der Serie D holte. Im Jahr darauf folgte ein Engagement bei der ASD Castel di Sangro in der Serie C1. Im Sommer 2000 kehrte Fabrizio Castori nach Lanciano zurück und wurde für die folgenden drei Jahre Trainer der AC Lanciano 90. Gleich in seiner ersten Saison wieder bei dem Verein gelang der Aufstieg in die Serie C1, wo man sich in den Folgejahren etablieren konnte. Mit Platz fünf und sieben in den Spielzeiten 2001/02 und 2002/03 war Castoris Mannschaft sogar näher am Zweitligaaufstieg als am Abstieg in die vierte Liga.

2003 wurde Fabrizio Castori von der AC Cesena unter Vertrag genommen, das damals in der gleichen Spielklasse wie Lanciano aktiv war. Mit der AC Cesena stieg Castori im ersten Jahr als Dritter der Girone A der Serie C1 nach gewonnenen Playoff-Spielen gegen Rimini Calcio und die AC Lumezzane in die Serie B auf. Dort gelang im Folgejahr mit Platz fünfzehn relativ knapp der Klassenerhalt. Die Serie B 2005/06 wurde zu einem erfolgreicheren Jahr für die AC Cesena. Die Mannschaft belegte nach dem Ende der Saison den sechsten Platz der Serie B, was zur Teilnahme an den Playoff-Spielen um den Aufstieg in die Serie A berechtigte. Dort unterlag man allerdings im Halbfinale dem FC Turin mit 1:2 nach Hin- und Rückspiel. Die Saison 2006/07 endete mit Rang fünfzehn in der Liga. In die nächste Spielzeit startete Cesena schlecht, und Fabrizio Castori wurde nach vierzehn Spieltagen entlassen. Sein Nachfolger Giovanni Vavassori konnte den Traditionsverein jedoch auch nicht aus dem Tabellenkeller führen. Nachdem auch Vavassori entlassen worden war, kehrte Fabrizio Castori noch einmal zur AC Cesena zurück, um den Abstieg doch noch zu verhindern. Nachdem dieses Unterfangen misslungen war, trennten sich die Wege von Castori und Cesena zum Saisonende endgültig.

In der Saison 2008/09 war Fabrizio Castori zweimal Trainer von Salernitana Calcio, wurde jedoch beide Male relativ schnell wieder entlassen. Auch sein Engagement bei Piacenza Calcio 2009 war nur von kurzer Dauer. Nach dreizehn Spieltagen der Serie B 2010/11 übernahm Castori von Elio Gustinetti das Traineramt bei Ascoli Calcio und schaffte mit dem Verein knapp den Klassenerhalt. Nach einigen Spieltagen der Folgesaison wurde er aber aufgrund von Erfolglosigkeit wieder freigestellt. Zur Saison 2012/13 wurde Fabrizio Castori neuer Trainer bei der AS Varese 1910, den er auf Platz sieben führte und damit die Aufstiegsplayoffs knapp verfehlte. 2013 war er für fünf Spieltage bei Reggina Calcio unter Vertrag, konnte dort aber keine nennenswerten Erfolge erzielen.

Im Sommer 2014 beerbte Castori Giuseppe Pillon als Trainer des FC Carpi. Mit dem Verein, der sich erst in seinem zweiten Zweitligajahr befand, hatte Castori überraschend großen Erfolg und erreichte schon fünf Spieltage vor Saisonende durch ein torloses Remis gegen den FC Bari 1908 den Aufstieg in die Serie A – erstmals in Castoris Laufbahn wie auch in der Vereinsgeschichte des FC Carpi. Nach sechs Spieltagen war der Verein dort mit nur zwei Punkten Tabellenletzter, woraufhin die Trennung vom Trainer erfolgte. Bereits fünf Spieltage später – sein Nachfolger hatte Carpi nicht vom Tabellenende wegführen können – wurde Castori erneut verpflichtet, um die sportliche Trendwende zu erreichen. Castoris 2017 auslaufender Vertrag wurde nicht verlängert. Im Oktober 2017 verpflichtete die AC Cesena Castori zum dritten Mal in seiner Laufbahn. Nachdem die AC Cesena im Sommer 2018 Insolvenz anmeldete, kehrte Castori nach Carpi zurück.

Erfolge
 Serie B: 1×
2014/15 mit dem FC Carpi

 Coppa Italia Serie C: 1×
2003/04 mit der AC Cesena

 Serie C2: 1×
2000/01 mit der AC Lanciano 90

 Serie D: 1×
1998/99 mit der AC Lanciano 90

Weblinks

 Profil des Trainers bei tuttocalciatori.net

Einzelnachweise

Fußballtrainer (AC Cesena)
Fußballtrainer (Ascoli Calcio)
Fußballtrainer (AS Varese 1910)
Fußballtrainer (Piacenza Calcio 1919)
Fußballtrainer (Reggina Calcio)
Fußballtrainer (US Salernitana)
Fußballtrainer (ASD Lanciano Calcio 1920)
Italiener
Geboren 1954
Mann

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Jessica Maciel v. Fashion Coiffures LTD and Crystal Coiffures LTD, 2009 HRTO 1804
Updates to the legislation continues to attempt to further protect new parents. Unfortunately when discrimination in the workplace happens and an employee is terminated on that basis of their family status, it is important to know what their legal options may be.
Maciel, the applicant was hired as a receptionist at a salon. At the time of hiring Maciel was 4 months pregnant, on the first day on the job she informed the manager of her pregnancy and was terminated shortly thereafter.
The applicant brought a claim with the HRTO for discrimination on the basis of sex (pregnancy), contrary to sections 5(1), 10(2) and 9 of the Ontario Human Rights Code, RSO. 1990, c. H.19 as amended (the "Code")
The applicant led evidence that during her orientation she disclosed her pregnancy to a co-worker who warned her that a past employee had some issues in a similar circumstance and advised it would be better to be upfront with her manager Ms. Conforti. Maciel took her advice and requested a meeting. Maciel testified that the first the meeting was positive, however Ms. Conforti expressed concerns about her long-term availability. Shortly after Maciel was sent home, the following day she received a call and advised that she cannot fill the receptionist position due to availability.
The parties presented two different version of events. The applicant's version of events demonstrate discriminatory treatment while the respondent's version outlined concerns with Maciel's commitment to fulltime hours and a request for part-time work.
The Tribunal found on the balance of probabilities that the applicant's pregnancy was a factor in the respondent's decision to terminate her employment. The applicant was awarded 21 weeks of loss wages at $9,060.00 along with $12,100.00 for the gross total loss of maternity and parental leave benefits. This had a minor deduction for income earned.
The Adjudicator, Overend relied on Dodds v. 2008573 Ontario Inc., 2007 HRTO 17 wherein it states:
It is reasonably foreseeable that a pregnant woman will be unable to find alternate employment during her pregnancy to make up for any shortfall in eligibility requirements to qualify for full maternity leave and parental benefits.
With respect to the maternity and parental leave, the applicant would have met the threshold for eligibility had her employment continued. The benefits would have been payable at 55% of the applicant's averaged insured earnings (i.e., $242 / week) for 50 weeks. Due to Maciel's termination she was not able to accumulate the required Insurable Hours and was therefore ineligible for the benefits. It was the company's actions that disentitled her to this benefit, but for their actions, Maciel would have received the EI coverage provided to new parents.
Overend also ordered $15,000.00 for the infringement of the applicants right to be free from discrimination under the Code. Section 45.2(1) of the Code authorizes the Tribunal to order compensation for injury to dignity, feelings and self-respect as supported in ADGA Group Consults Inc. v. Lane, 2008 (ON S.C.D.C), the court noted:
Among the factors that Tribunals should consider when awarding general damages are humiliation; hurt feelings; the loss of self respect, dignity and confidence by the complainant; the experience of victimization; the vulnerability of the complainant and the seriousness of the offensive treatment.
Maciel gave evidence of the impact the termination had on her, and the distress caused by the company. Maciel suffered depression, and the financial situation put an unnecessary strain on her and impacted her ability to enjoy quality time with her young child.
Overend further ordered the company to develop, implement and distribute a written policy on the accommodation of pregnancy within the workplace.
Employers must be very careful when terminating a pregnant employee. Employers are NOT permitted to terminate an employee BECAUSE they are pregnant. The remedies ordered in the Maciel decision highlights the huge liability on a company when their actions have discriminatory motives and impact the employee's rights.
The principle in any wrongful dismissal is make the employee "whole" to provide them with the entitlements they ought to have but for their termination. This circumstance is no different. If an employee is pregnant the company's liability increases, as it is reasonably foreseeable that the termination will have an even greater impact on the individual than in normal circumstances.
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Home world Defence Minister Nimala Sitharaman meets Singapore's Deputy PM
Defence Minister Nimala Sitharaman meets Singapore's Deputy PM
Vastavam web: Defence Minister Nimala Sitharaman met Singapore's Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean on the sidelines of the ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meet here on Saturday. The 12th ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting (ADMM) and the 5th ADMM-Plus are being held in Singapore and attended by the defence ministers from the ASEAN countries. The two day conference which began on Friday is also attended by defence ministers from Australia, China, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, Russia, and the US.
Sitharaman is scheduled to meet her Singaporean counterpart Ng Eng Heng later in the day. Earlier, she spoke on terrorism at the Fifth ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus). "We condemn terrorism in all its forms and manifestations given that it constitutes one of the most serious threats to international peace and security," said a joint statement by the ADMM-Plus Defence Ministers on 'Preventing and Countering the Threat of Terrorism'.
The ministers emphasised the importance of cooperation between states and their competent bodies who bear the primary responsibility in preventing and combatting terrorism. "We call upon all states to fulfil their international counter-terrorism obligations, including taking lawful steps to prevent the commission of terrorist acts, eliminating the financing of terrorism and other material support there to, suppressing the flow of foreign terrorist fighters, and preventing the recruitment and movement of terrorists,"it said. The ADMM-Plus Ministers also reaffirmed the grouping as a key component of a robust, effective and open regional security architecture that promotes mutual trust and confidence among the defence establishments.
This is the second time that Singapore is chairing the ADMM since its establishment in 2006 and the first time to chair the ADMM-Plus since its establishment in 2010.
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Art Beat: The Photosynthesis Project
By Zinta Aistars • Oct 24, 2019
"The Green Man - 2014" by Linda Rzoska
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The Photosynthesis Project is an invitational endeavor by artists and writers in southwest Michigan conceived by Linda Rzoska, the owner of Ninth Wave Studio in Kalamazoo.
Art Beat with "Photosynthesis Project" artists Linda Roszka and Anna Ill
Sixteen participants will explore the subject of photosynthesis and respond to it artistically. The group includes poets Elizabeth Kerlikowske and Lynn Pattison, and includes artists Susan Badger, Justin Bernhardt, Michael Dunn, Maryellen Hains, Tamara Hirzel, Anna Ill, Alexa Karabin, Dave Middleton, Joe Smigiel, David Stokes, Vicki VanAmeyden, Randy Walker, among others.
A conversation with Linda Rzoska and Anna Ill
"Photosynthesis, in a nutshell, is all organic matter on the planet," Linda Rzoska says. "It's produced by cells that convert energy from the sun into energy containing macro-molecules. It's essential to our planet's carbon system and essential to all life on the planet. Without photosynthesis, we wouldn't be here at all."
Anna Ill (left) and Linda Rzoska
Rzoska, whose artwork is known for its portrayal of trees and nature, says she was inspired to create a project centered around the process of photosynthesis after hearing a podcast about trees and other plants produce oxygen and food from air, light, and water.
Ceramic artist Anna Ill says the artists involved in the project meet about once a month for a series of workshops.
"We've had some digital photography work, some printmaking. We also work with literature. There are a number of books out there right about what plants know and how plants exist together, how they are more than just landscaping or food or objects. What is our engagement with them? There are a lot of thinkers out there now that are encouraging us to be engaged with the vegetal world."
The show was initially going to be a solo exhibition. But Rzoska decided it was far more expansive than she could take on alone. So, in 2018, she made it a group effort. The Photosynthesis Project will have numerous exhibits, poetry readings, and other shows throughout the coming year.
The first major exhibit will be November 1 at Kalamazoo Valley Community College's Center for New Media Galleries in downtown Kalamazoo. The opening reception starts at 5:30 p.m. Fifteen of the artists will be represented at the exhibit.
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Cozy mysteries — they're the kind that you can snuggle up with on a rainy night and read into morning hours without inviting nightmares. So says Indiana native, and New York Times bestselling author, Kate Collins. She's the author of the well-loved "Flower Shop Mysteries" series.
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During his 20-year career with the FBI, Robert Wittman recovered more than $300 million worth of stolen art and cultural property. He also helped prosecute and convict many of the thieves responsible. In 2005, as senior investigator, Wittman was instrumental in the creation of the FBI's rapid deployment Art Crime Team (ACT). He's been called the world's most famous art detective.
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In the late 60s Porsche started figuring out that the 911 would need variations of its rear-engined formula in order to ensure longevity and steady sales. Way before the water-cooled stuff, before all the Made-in-Slovakia SUVs and the sedans, Porsche knew that niches equal success.
So in 1968 the 911T was launched, for 'Touring', as the entry-level model with a price about a tenth cheaper than the next 911 up the ladder. The 911T had less power form its 2.0-litre flat-six and a different transmission, and weaker performance, but as the base car it brought the Porsche brand closer to more enthusiasts and together with the four-cylinder 912 helped future cheap Porsches gain widespread acceptance, such as the 914 VW-special.
Now 50 years later just in time for the 2018 model year Zuffenhausen is repeating the trick, by chucking all the non-essentials out of the cheapest 911 Carrera to make an even cheaper 911 Carrera T.
While prices are yet to be announced in our region, the 2018 911 Carrera T will be notably cheaper than a Carrera, and as you can see from the images, part of the appeal is a giant, gaping hole in the dash.
All in the name of purity and simplicity, to evoke that 1968 911T, the Carrera T launches with less weight, slower transmission ratios, stubbier gear lever, exclusively rear-wheel drive with a limited slip differential, and seats covered in a fabric called Sport-Tex. Oh, and as you've noticed the hole, you don't get a radio or satellite navigation or any of that nonsense.
The 911 Carrera T is meant purely for driving, with the same 370bhp and 450Nm of torque as its donor from the 3.0-litre turbocharged flat-six. Thanks to an improved power to weight ratio however, of 3.85kg for each horsepower, the Carrera T sprint from zero to 100km/h one tenth kicker than a mere Carrera, with a sprint time of 4.5 seconds. Although it comes with a six-speed manual transmission, you can defeat the purpose by speccing the heavier double-clutch automatic and cut the 0-100km/h further down to 4.2 seconds. Either way, top speed is 290km/h, compared to the Carrera's 293km/h.
Another key aspect of the Carrera T is the Porsche Active Suspension Management trickery as standard (which you can't have on a 911 Carrera non-T) which lowers the ride height by 20mm, as well as the Sports Chrono package, and the normally-optional sports exhausts as standard. Just about the only option you do get is the availability of rear-axle steering, but even that seems to go against the spirit of the purist Carrera T.
With other lightweight kit such as pull-loops instead of door handles, and deleted rear seats, the Carrera T weighs in at 1,425kg ready to run, which makes it 20kg lighter than a 911 Carrera with comparable equipment. Besides the badges, you'll be able to tell one apart from other 911s with its aero-optimized front spoiler, Sport Design mirrors, 20-inch Carrera S wheels, and some graphics with '911 Carrera T' logos.
These are sure to go fast knowing Porsche purists, so if you want one act now because the first cars are coming to the Middle East from March 2018.


Light Experiments, planned and led by 9M students.
In August, I set out the process I'd be using to teach my Year 9s for science this year. Having made it to half-term, how are we doing?
As you can see, we have an outline for the year ahead. Of course it will change a little as we adapt and bend, depending on progress an unforeseeable events, but this is so useful and clear! Each team can see where their topic comes up and everyone has an overview. I love the fact that they've noted Parents' Evening and left grey boxes for test follow-up and contingencies – their idea, not mine.
The first group to get started was the Light Team. As the pioneers, this was a challenge and they met it magnificently. We did some great practical work early on, with students taking the lead and going around the room helping their classmates to get started. We worked out a good balance of my input and their input in each lesson so that their contribution was significant but so was mine. The 'co' is the key to co-construction.
Light practical work. The Light Team booked the apparatus.
The Light Team also presented some lovely Prezi slides in a couple of lessons. It was their idea to use Prezi (I've never used it) and they showed me how to download the ipad app and how to get it working.
Reiss shows his Prezi on transmission and absorption of light.
We realised that some of the slides were too wordy to be useful in presentation mode but, with the help of the Tech Team, we worked out that the Prezi could be shared with everyone via Edmodo. This will be how we do things routinely in future. All slides will be shared which will save time with taking notes etc.
The Light unit ended with a topic test; students have done really well. We marked it quickly in class and are due to revisit the test to close the gap with various misconceptions and common difficulties.
A Science Test on Light: Finding out what has been learned.
A key aspect of our co-construction process has been the exploration of Edmodo as a learning platform. I spent a lunchtime with the Tech Team where we had student and teacher Edmodo windows open side by side to see what we could do and how it would work. This has led to lots of useful exchanges in between lessons. Initially it was just me posting things but now the students are beginning to spontaneously add information and links. They also send me questions and messages which is fantastic. I'm learning about Quizzes and Assignments but it is early days. There is huge potential. I log all the homework set on Edmodo which is very useful indeed.
It has been extremely important to work with technicians so far. The Light Team is seen here on the right, talking to Mr Strudwick, one of our Physics Technicians, to book equipment. On another occasion, I popped into the prep room to find Asad was already there, checking what equipment was available for his next lesson. Asad was taking responsibility; he knew it was down to him to get the lesson organised and he stepped up to the challenge. That's fantastic for a student in Year 9. On the left, Mr Oxford, Senior Technician, is showing the boys (and me) how to conduct a metals demonstration safely. We did this in 15 minutes one lunchtime.
Students learning from technicians: How to do a chemistry demo and ordering equipment for a lesson.
The Metals Team is now in full-flow. They are teaching the Periodic Table, chemical properties of metals and the extraction of metals. After an initial short discussion with me, where I explained the core ideas, Daniel sent this lesson plan for their first lesson on electron configurations.
Daniel's lesson plan. Better than most of mine!
It was his idea to use incomplete periodic tables as a starter activity. He and his colleagues Ollie and Aidan then explained the electron configuration pattern really well ( 2,8,8,etc) and students had to draw out the first 20 elements.
The electron configuration lesson as reported on twitter!
Given the status by the process, students are brilliant at assuming the role of expert or leader in the learning process.
The practical demonstration of chemical reactions when really well. The Metals Team produced electron diagrams for the elements and then asked students to make a prediction based on the pattern. Note that they suggest a discussion in pairs! This is like teacher training.
A great question. Using the theory to make predictions.
One of the students suggested that we recorded the potassium reaction and then, with minutes, it was posted to Edmodo. I didn't know it was so easy – or possible. Without the co-construction mindset, this wouldn't have happened. Another example of that was that one student in the metals team volunteered his own bit of spontaneous 'awe and wonder'. He shared his wonder at the fact that Sodium, a rare reactive metal, and Chlorine, a highly toxic gas, combine to make Sodium Chloride that is abundant and so safe we put in our chips. That was all linked to electrons in shells…and it came from him and not me.
Using Edmodo to capture the learning.
The class has homework over half-term to consolidate this learning linking the equations and electron structures to the reactions and the pattern of reactivity in the groups.
So, co-construction is working well so far. We've found lots of ways to engage students in the process from planning to delivery with lots of golden moments.
Peer-assessment: I want a more structured approach to this with the leading teams taking books away to mark using proper criteria, generating closing the gap actions. I left them to it too much last time and I don't think we got enough value from the feedback.
Using Edmodo for assignments and quizzes. I designed one big quiz but it has so many questions that I found it unwieldy to mark online – it took too long and I've abandoned it. I also learned that it must be all or none; I can't have some work in books and some submitted online because it's too confusing.
Lesson planning. Daniel has set a standard. I think we need more set piece lesson plans like this; we did a couple too many on the fly that were less successful.
Time for test follow-up. I need to make sure our topic tests are properly located in the masterplan with follow-up time built-in.
Getting ahead. I may use the timeline to start the expert pre-learning earlier. For example the Pressure and Space team could be learning about that material now.
Thanks to 9M for your efforts so far. I hope you've enjoyed it as much as I have.
Amazing work. Will be keeping an eye on this one.


Although heterosis has been exploited commercially for close to a century, the molecular mechanisms underlying hybrid vigor are not well understood. Multiple models, including dominance and complementation, have been proposed. Maize inbred lines B73 and Mo17 produce hybrids that exhibit heterosis and are a model system for heterosis. Historically, quantitative genetic approaches have been utilized to understand the regulation of heterosis as it affects traits such as yield. Recent technological advances have allowed for global studies of gene expression in inbreds and hybrids. Multiple modes of gene action detected in a microarray comparison of B73, Mo17, and their Mo17xB73 hybrid are consistent with multiple molecular mechanisms contributing to heterosis. The reciprocal hybrids generated by crossing B73 and Mo17 differ phenotypically from each other despite having identical nuclear genomes. Microarray comparisons of the reciprocal hybrids reveal substantial differences in gene expression in vegetative seedlings, suggesting that parent-of-origin effects on expression may contribute to the phenotypic differences observed throughout development. To better understand the regulation of gene expression, eQTL microarray studies were conducted using the IBM RILs and their hybrids generated by crossing the RILs with B73 and Mo17. A predominance of trans-eQTL (~80%) are detected and exhibit non-additive expression patterns consistent with paternal-eQTL regulation of gene expression in hybrids. Together, these studies provide a comprehensive understanding of gene expression patterns and regulation of gene expression between inbred and hybrid lines and support the involvement of complex regulatory mechanisms such as imprinting and small RNAs in heterosis.
Wagner, Ruth Anne, "Analysis of differences in gene expression and the genetic regulation of transcript accumulation in maize inbred and hybrid lines" (2009). Graduate Theses and Dissertations. 10662.


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Xuani (en rus: Шуани) és un poble de la república de Txetxènia, a Rússia, segons el cens del 2022 tenia 2.925 habitants.

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Furnishing a house isn't just about style or function. It's also about making it feel like home through personal touches, meaningful mementos, and the right amount of creature comforts. With a little care, every room in your house has the potential to feel welcoming. Here are some things you can incorporate into your décor to bring warmth to your home.
Photos of people and places you love will instantly make a space feel personal. Make a big visual impact by framing lots of small photos and arranging them in one spot, or by hanging poster-size prints on a gallery wall. You can make any small accent table feel intimate by displaying a single favorite image.
If you collect something, display it. Whether it's books, figurines, beer mugs, or LPs, find shelving where your items can always be visible. You don't have to display your entire accumulation, but have a space to show off your favorites. In addition to shelves or cabinets, you may be able to mount your collection in frames or shadow boxes.
Exhibit paintings, posters, or sculptures that speak to you and elicit an emotional response. If you collect pieces based only on size or color, they might look nice, but you won't feel a connection. Impersonal art is what you see hanging in a hotel room or a clinic's waiting room. While they might add cheer to a space, they'll most likely feel bland.
Blankets, pillows, and rugs are both decorative and cozy. You can switch out textiles for each season, so not only are they practical, but they keep your décor looking fresh. Fuzzy area rugs, smooth silk pillows, and soft knit blankets can work in nearly any room. Curtains also add character and warmth to your home, though you probably won't want to rotate them by season. You can even hang a great looking textile, such as a quilt or blanket, in lieu of art.
Show off something that brings back good memories. The item could be inherited, or it could be something new that reminds you of a place or person in your past. Books, games, or model figurines from your childhood can evoke nostalgic feelings, and they're often visually pleasing. Display them on a prominent shelf. Shop at thrift stores and garage sales for things you were fond of as a child.
Personal touches are as easy as finding and displaying things you love. Just by adding one of two touches to a room, you can create an ambiance that reflects your unique character and tastes.
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Mother's Intuition Leads to Rare Diagnosis for Son
Boy diagnosed with rare neurological disorder after mom takes son to 20 doctors.
By SYDNEY LUPKIN
Courtesy Whitnie Strauss
Finally, a team of doctors at Texas Children's Hospital in Houston diagnosed him with creatine transporter deficiency, an untreatable disorder that prevents an acid called creatine from getting energy to his brain. Still, Strauss was glad to finally know what was wrong.
— -- When Whitnie Strauss saw her toddler son almost drunkenly stumble around the backyard -- just the latest in a list of strange symptoms -- she said she realized she'd had enough.
Reid, then 2 and a half years old, had already been to 20 doctors, but no one could figure out what was wrong with him, and some sent her home without any answers at all, Strauss said. It wasn't just an allergy, autism, a seizure disorder, a gastrointestinal problem or an immunodeficiency. There had to be something else.
"I just think it's so important not to give up, not to stop looking just because you've had door after door slamming in your face," she said.
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So that day, she packed Reid up in the car and drove the more than two hours from outside Austin, Texas, to Houston. She said she knew she couldn't get an appointment at Texas Children's Hospital, but she could take him to the emergency room. And if they saw him, maybe they could solve the puzzle.
"This is drastic. You can say I'm 'that mom' if you want," Strauss said. "This is all I know to do."
They spent two "surreal" days at the hospital, where a team of more than a dozen doctors and medical fellows peppered them with questions, she said, adding that it reminded her of an episode of "House." Reid's ailment was still a mystery when they left, but one of the doctors told her that Dr. Michelle Holick, a pediatric neurologist there, wanted to solve the mystery.
"I wanted somebody to treat him as Reid and listen to his whole story, and they did," Strauss said. "They're not just going to stick a label on your child and send you on your way."
Whitnie Strauss's son, Reid, pictured on the left with his siblings Rhett and Cora, had been to 20 doctors before he was 2 and a half, but no one could figure out what was causing all his symptoms.
After several rounds of tests, Holick found an abnormality related to Reid's creatine, an acid the body makes to help provide energy to other cells, Holick told ABC News. Strauss did her own research and learned that of the three known creatine disorders, two were treatable.
But Strauss remembers the day Holick broke the news that Reid had the third kind: creatine transporter deficiency. Although creatine provides most of Reid's body with energy, he lacks the ability to get the energy-providing acid to his brain. And there's no treatment.
"You're hearing this terrible news, the worst news of my life," Strauss said. "But this weight is lifted because finally that burden of looking and trying to understand what's going on has been lifted."
Now 4 years old, Reid is a happy, "feisty" little boy, but he'll only have limited speech, his mother said. Still, he's learning to push buttons and point.
Creatine transporter deficiency is so rare that there isn't a lot of data on children older than Reid, but Holick said he's "leveling out."
"At this point, there's no expectation of going downward," she said, adding that Reid is still an active child who loves to run around the room.
Reid is a happy boy who can't talk, but loves to play outside and spend time with his family.
Strauss said Reid understands instructions, but that doesn't mean he'll listen.
"Sometimes, he'll lay down on the floor and just giggle, 'No, sorry. Not gonna do that today,'" Strauss said. "He tries to be the boss of you."
Reid tries to avoid clothes whenever he can, so Strauss sewed special buttons to hold his shirts and pants together to keep him from disrobing.
The Strauss family is also trying to incorporate picture cards into his routine to help him communicate.
"Listen to your instincts and that gut feeling. Parents know," she said. "For us, it took 20 different doctors before we stumbled upon the one at Texas Children's, who for whatever reason dug deeper than all the others. ... You never know when you're going to open the door and your Dr. Holick will be standing there."


You can make a "regular" noun plural by adding "s" to the end of it (dog/dogs, cat/cats, etc.). Many nouns, however, are "irregular" in their plural form: words like "tooth/teeth," "calf/calves," "man/men," "mouse/mice", "moose/moose" etc. Irregular Plurals Fun Deck offers a great way for children to learn these more difficult plurals. It has 26 illustrated singular and irregular plural word pairs, plus bonus cards and game ideas. Cards measure 2 ½" x 3 ½" and are stored in a sturdy storage tin.


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by Administrateur | 0 Comments | octobre 25, 2019
Gaming rigs have always been changing. Once Nintendo was dominating and then play station swept the floor. Xbox came to the competition and then high-end gaming PCs started to steal the show. For us gamers, there are memories in all platforms and we would love if we can play retro games again. In actual sense, this means that we actually have to set up supporting platforms for different games and install the components to reach the minimum benchmarks to run the game smoothly. Setting up different platforms might be possible but it would make no sense as you only want to relive the moment for some time and after that you will go back to the latest versions with high-end games. So, what's the best option to satisfy the craves of retro games? Happy chick emulator is your answer.
Happy chick emulator is a unique emulator that allows you to play loads of games including the retro games from multiple platforms on a single device. Yes, you heard right. All of your favorite games can be playable on one device. Emulating allows you to do cross-platform gaming and happy chick emulator is an ideal and perfect example. You can download the emulator from the official website and one thing you must know is that the emulator language is Chinese by default but you can easily change the language. You can click on the bottom right icon labeled as manage and then go to settings. In the settings, you can see the language and then choose the desired language to understand the emulator and choose the desired game.
After you have selected the language, the happy chick emulator will open. At first, the emulator is a bit difficult to grasp with multiple banners and totally different graphical user interface. There are multiple emulators available in the categories menu supporting different platforms. You can select the desired format and the list of games will pop up and you can download the game of the local storage by pressing the Get button on the preferred game. Downloading the games directly from the happy chick is actually its highlighting feature. This means that you don't have to download the games from untrusted sources or the games that you download are not supported by happy chick. With the internal downloads, you won't have to worry about the format as the game will be downloaded in the format that is accessible from your device or system.
List of platforms or games that can be emulated is pretty decent. You can enjoy all the versions of Play Station, Nintendo 64, MAME, and almost every other console that you could think of. You can enjoy all the retro games and can adjust the screen according to your device. You can use separate controllers in case the screen is not big enough. You can also download android games and can emulate just like that.
Controls of the happy chick are relatively easy. Any game that you want to play will be opened in the respective emulator and you can play without any kinds of restriction. If you want to go back to the beginning, just tap on the home button and it reroutes you to the sub-menu. From the submenu, you can go back to the main menu and that's it. You can also make the necessary adjustments to modify the settings according to your preferred settings. All the games are super easy to access and you don't need to go to the trouble of rooting or jailbreaking the device.
We have discussed above how to use the happy chick to install the game but for iOS user, you might face the problem as the downloaded application will not be from the trusted source and your device won't allow that game to run. For example, if you have downloaded Pokemon GO by pressing the get button and downloading the game. You will receive an error that application is not trusted. In that case you need to go to your settings and then device management. Look for the source that has published the game and click on that option. After that you can see the option of trust Pokemon GO marked as red. Press on that and the game will be added as a trusted application. Now check again, the game will run perfectly. Trusting the application is necessary and there are chances that you had to add happy chick to the trusted list as well because the emulators are third-party application.
The cool thing about the happy chick is that all the latest games have been added so you don't have to think about another second before choosing. Even the latest sensation, PUBG, is available so you can imagine the hype and attention that happy chick will be getting and why not the emulator is designed to be absolutely perfect.
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(1)(a) Any information that is confidential or exempt from s. 119.07(1) and s. 24(a), Art. I of the State Constitution and that is obtained by a domestic violence fatality review team conducting activities as described in s. 741.316 shall retain its confidential or exempt status when held by a domestic violence fatality review team.
(b) Any information contained in a record created by a domestic violence fatality review team pursuant to s. 741.316 that reveals the identity of a victim of domestic violence or the identity of the children of the victim is confidential and exempt from s. 119.07(1) and s. 24(a), Art. I of the State Constitution.
(2) Portions of meetings of any domestic violence fatality review team regarding domestic violence fatalities and their prevention, during which confidential or exempt information, the identity of the victim, or the identity of the children of the victim is discussed, are exempt from s. 286.011 and s. 24(b), Art. I of the State Constitution.
(3) This section is subject to the Open Government Sunset Review Act in accordance with s. 119.15, and shall stand repealed on October 2, 2010, unless reviewed and saved from repeal through reenactment by the Legislature.
History.--s. 1, ch. 2000-219; s. 1, ch. 2005-212; s. 160, ch. 2008-4.


Moodle has a standard way of making use of images within its pages enabling theme designers to take full control over what images are being used and when possible ensures images are passed through Moodle's performance caching system to obtain the best possible performance.
Make sure you have a theme and images to work with, one that you have a backup of just in case.
Take note of your theme's main layout file e.g. standard.php.
Take note of your theme's main CSS file e.g. core.css.
Turn on Theme designer mode.
There are three main areas in which images are located - core, plugin and theme.
Core images are used throughout Moodle and are stored in moodle/pix.
Theme images are used in themes and are stored in the pix subdirectory of a theme.
To add new images to your theme, such as a background image or a logo, you should start by creating a pix directory within your themes directory.
Lets assume you have two images, gradient.png and logo.jpg. Copy both files to your themes pix directory.
The plan is to use gradient.png as the background image for your theme (in CSS) and use logo.jpg in the header (in your theme's layout file).
Moodle parses all CSS files. When theme designer mode is off, Moodle combines them into a handful of large CSS files that get cached and served. At the same time Moodle also looks at the CSS and replaces special syntax rules.
The bit in blue is the path to your image within the pix directory. It shouldn't start with a / but should end with one.
To use gradient.png as the background for our pages, add the following line of CSS to the themes core.css.
Before we look at how to use your own images within your themes layout files we should first look at how this changes if the image is in a sub directory.
That refers to mod/quiz/pix/icon.png/gif and question/type/ddmarker/pix/grid.png/gif respectively (or whatever icons you have put in your theme to override these).
To use logo.jpg within the a layout php file or layout mustache template you need to add the url for the image to the template context and then include an image tag in the template using the source from the context.
Overriding images within your theme can be an important part of creating and/or modifying themes.
As mentioned, there are three main areas for images within Moodle, core, plugins, and themes. Obviously we won't be overriding theme images as we are in a theme and have full control over that already which just leaves core and plugin images that you may want to override.
This is where your images to override core images will need to be.
This is where images to override plugins will need to be.
Next, copy the images that you wish to override into either the pix_core or pix_plugins directory. You need to replicate the directory structure that the images are located in.
The following two examples illustrate how this works for both core and plugin images.
moodle/pix/help.gif This image is used for all help image icons and is shown throughout Moodle.
moodle/pix/i/info.gif This image is used in several places, most notably the front page if the combo list is being displayed.
So first up help.gif. This is the most basic example of overriding an image. Because the image is directly within Moodle's pix directory we can simply place our new help image into our themes pix_core directory. There's nothing more to it!
The second example if not really any more difficult. Because the image is located within the subdirectory i we must create a sub directory within our pix_core directory into which we will copy our new help image. That is, the image ends up at /pix_core/i/info.png inside your theme folder. And again done!
You should also note that, as with any other image in Moodle, the extension doesn't matter. If you want to replace help.gif with a help.png you can just put the png into the correct directory. As long as the filename is the same Moodle will find it.
moodle/mod/forum/icon.gif This is the icon that is used everywhere for the forum.
moodle/blocks/customblock/activate.png This is an icon in a custom block I have installed.
Just as with core images, we need to put the image in the correct directory structure. In this case it is going to be within our theme's pix_plugins directory. The correct path must use the plugin type Frankenstyle prefix and the plugin name.
When looking for an overriding image the following path is used.
area => pix_plugins for plugin images, pix_core for core images, pix for theme images.
plugin type => booktool for the book tool sub plugin for example.
plugin name => print for the name of the sub plugin.
file name => book for the name of the image.
It then searches for the image with the following extensions gif, png, jpg, jpeg in that order.
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Pastor-Agents of the Secret Communist Police in Bulgaria Revealed
February 15, 2012 by Cup&Cross
Filed under Events, Featured, News
Silence in the face of evil is itself evil: God will not hold us guiltless.
Not to speak is to speak. Not to act is to act.
Pastors who served as agents of the secret police during the Communist Regime in Bulgaria are being revealed this week through special legal provision of the Bulgarian Constitution, which allows secret government dossiers and archives to be made public. The law excuses ministers who are retired, immigrated or deceased as it pays special attention to people who continue to serve on denominational boards, heads of religious organizations or church pastors.
The released records have revealed a significant count of Bulgarian evangelical pastors, who have served directly under the Communist government as secret agents and are currently serving in lead positions in their respective churches and denominations. At least 17 agents have infiltrated the Pentecostal churches in Bulgaria (including the Assemblies of God, Church of God and other charismatic denominations). The count is overwhelming in comparison with the Bulgarian Orthodox Church representing some 90% of Bulgaria's general population with only 11 regional bishops with secret police dossiers.
The newly released documents reveal that these pastor-agents served the Regime through willfully betraying and reporting fellow ministers and their respective ministries, regularly submitting the names of new believers joining their congregations and the activities of their churches as a whole. Special interest in their reports seems to have been given to "foreign religious emissaries" – missionaries from sister-denominations in other countries who visited Bulgarian evangelicals with the purpose of bringing moral and financial support, smuggling Bibles or just encouraging the churches during their time of trials and tribulations under the Regime.
Even more disturbing is the lack of definite and unified response on behalf of the current denominational leaders and the repulsiveness of the general public on the issue as a whole. While the Bulgarian Evangelical Alliance appealed for prayerful but fair dealing with the said misconducts, the Bulgarian Assemblies of God has chosen to deal with the issue internally behind closed doors and the Church of God in Bulgaria has postponed discussion to its general meeting in March or perhaps May. Several outspoken leaders from the Congregational and Apostolic churches have been unsuccessful in bringing about a public debate involving all Bulgarian Protestants, while journalistic investigations in the Christian media have been openly attacked in attempt to be kept silent.
It is understood that many of the said pastor-agents were coerced to serve as such through pressure in their jobs, friends, families and in some cases even their children. Yet, the Bulgarian churches are now struggling to cope with the fact that leading ministers within their denominational structures have continually and purposefully reported on the life of the church, thus betraying fellow believers and ministers.
Tags: agents, bishops, Bulgaria, church, communist, evangelical, pastor, police, protestant, revealed, secret