Last winter/spring while scrolling through archive.org, looking for some creative inspiration, I stumble upon several turn of the twentieth century books on Irish Crochet. I though to myself "now, that's something I would like to try." A good year later, under 3 feet of snow, and with St Patrick's Day right around the corner, I figured that it might be a good time to dust off my old notes, and revisit/formalize them for future use.
Irish Crochet was popularized in the mid 1800's as a faster and more efficient alternative to Venetian Needlepoint Lace. Creating Irish Crochet Lace required patience and a steady hand, but only the most basic of supplies. When sold, though, Irish Crochet was considered a luxury good and could turn a significant profit. Something that was highly enticing to many a young women in famine scared Ireland. As the process spread and was further popularized around Ireland, different areas developed there own specialized patterns and styles of Irish Crochet – many of which, were past down among families for generations.
What makes Irish Crochet so different from regular crochet is 1) you create a series of different elements and pieces that are then netted together into a final product 2) you crochet over cotton cords to create variations in the textures of the pattern (This takes practice: a looser over the cord crochet will give you a straighter structure while a tighter over the cord crochet will give you a slight curve – being able to do both are necessary for Irish Crochet) 3) this is delicate work using smaller crochet hooks 4) picots are used as a common design element (a typical Irish crochet picot usually refers to a Ch of 4).
Kenmare Lace – has video demonstrations on how to net Irish Crochet Lace along with videos and tips for making other forms of Irish Needlework Lace.
My Picot – has free patterns and clear instruction on how to make some basic Irish Crochet elements.
How to make Baby Irish Crochet Lace from archive.org – has further instructions on vintage Irish Crochet, although, interpreting and understanding the old patterns can be a bit of a challenge.
The book Irish Crochet Lace.
It should be a match the lace weight yarn in color since you will be crocheting over the cotton cord and elements of it might peek through.
I use them as a substitution for a cord foundation ring since it gives you a sturdier structure to work form, although Irish crochet traditionalist might see it as a cheat to the more traditional forms of Irish crochet.
Things to take into account when using metal rings in place of a corded foundation ring.
Use a thicker metal/plastic ring or multiple rings for a triple or double cord foundation.
Using a metal ring gives the structure a rigidity without the organic looseness sometime found in using a corded ring.
Metal rings can be heavier in weight then corded rings. Keep that in mind, and use them sparingly at the center of your bigger elements.
Size of metal rings correspond to the amount of St made around the foundation ring.
Branches: thicker crocheted stems that unify the elements.
Crochet with single crochets (Sc) over a cotton cord. This takes practice: a looser over the cord crochet will give you a straighter structure while a tighter over the cord crochet will give you a slight curve – being able to do both are necessary for Irish Crochet.
Ch 1 to turn the work. Bend the cord to turn it since you will continue to crochet over it.
Single crochet back up the row (over the cord) hooking each new crochet stitch through both horizontal loops from the single crochet stitch in the previous row. creating a thick branch.
Sprays: small organic elements that shoot off of or at the end of branches.
Wheels: working in the round, for geometric designs centered around a starting ring.
Fan: you start out working in the round and then expand outward in a single direction through a series of rows.
Flowerets: a more organic take on fans or wheels, often in the imitation of flowers or other natural elements.
Leaves: organic elements used to balance out branches and provide further vegetation.
In my research I have come across two different ways of doing this, and I have also pioneered a third way of netting the elements together.
Technique 1: You crochet over a single foundation cord, turn, and start working your way back over the cord in a netting sequence (for example): *Sc 1. Ch 7. Sk 5 Sp.* repeating the sequence until you reach the end of your foundation cord where you would then turn and start again. You would then continue to create your single swatch of netting, and work in your crochet elements as you go.
Technique 2: You baste two pieces of scrap fabric together, and then sew in your crocheted elements and edges – tacking them in. You would then proceed to crochet a net around these elements. Once you have finished the netting you would then remove the design from the fabric by cutting through the tacking threads.
Technique 3: This was my personal experiment for netting the elements.
I pinned by crochet design elements face-down onto a piece of styrofoam.
I then crochet over a single foundation cord, and then proceeded to also pin it into the styrofoam forming the borders and base of my piece.
Then I went back in with my crochet hook, and started a netting sequence of *Ch 7. Sc 1 into the next open Sp* until reached the end of the work. I would then turn the work and proceed with my netting sequence until I finished filling in my entire netting area.
I then went back through with my needle and thread, and reattached a few of my design elements in order to make sure that they were not going anywhere when the pins are removed.
I then removed the pins and lifted the piece.


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Vibrant, dynamic, and ethnically rich … Fraser is an Eastside neighbourhood that welcomes, celebrates and embraces ethnic diversity within its community.
Fraser is defined by its main access artery of Fraser Street that bisects the neighbourhood. The north to south length of the neighbourhood runs from East 16th Avenue to East 49th Avenue, with a western border of Prince Edward Street and an eastern edge of Elgin Street with several short dips onto Glen Drive and Ross Street.
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Salvation Army's books investigated by Charity Commission after delay in payments
by a staff reporter
Self-referred: the UK Salvation Army headquarters, in London
THE Salvation Army is being investigated by the Charity Commission, after the failure of a new accounting system led to a backlog in its payment of bills.
The charity reported itself to the Commission, citing problems with the introduction of its new accounting software, which had been introduced to help cope with increased demand for services.
Describing it as a "serious incident", a spokesperson for the Commission said: "We will assess the information to determine whether regulatory advice or other action from the Commission is required."
The Salvation Army has apologised to all those affected by late payment, and to its own staff, who have been put under pressure by the delays.
"We want to take this opportunity to unreservedly apologise for the delay in some of our suppliers' receiving payment for invoices, and the added pressure this has had on some of our officers and staff," the charity said.
"In the interests of transparency, the Salvation Army notified the Charity Commission of the technical issues arising from the new system, and reassured the Commission that there is no threat to the finances of the Salvation Army, nor to the coherence of its accounting processes.
"We have made clear that the fundamental issue is one of system failure, and that the relevant supplier is very much engaged with us to resolve the issues."
Two senior officers — the Territorial Finance Director and the Chief Accountant — resigned from their posts last month, and a new finance director has now been appointed. The joint heads of the Salvation Army in the UK are also to move to positions in Sweden and Latvia, although the charity insisted that their move was "unrelated to the issues relating to our new accounting system".
Additional temporary staff have now been employed at the headquarters in London to help clear the backlog of overdue bills.
Donations to the charity have not been affected by the system failure, the charity said.
Fijian 'Christian plot' investigated
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Churches among first to be investigated by Goddard sex abuse inquiry
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Two years ago, I began writing about our time as a married couple in graduate school. I felt called to do this because graduate school can be so challenging for many couples. Sadly, about 50% don't make it through the process together. It can be very demanding and grueling but can have such tremendous advantages. Seeing someone you love dearly pursue something they love doing is just one wonderful aspect about being together through graduate school. Now that I am a few years removed from my initial feelings and experiences toward this process, I wanted to share some keys to success that we have found. If you are married and one of you is thinking about graduate school (or is already in graduate school), I hope you find this helpful!
Pursue something you love too – As the spouse not originally in graduate school, I realized that if I waited to further my education until my husband was done, I'd be waiting a long time. By doing school at the same time, we got to spend time doing homework together and were each pursuing something we wanted to do. Your "something" may not be furthering your education but explore what it might be and do it!
Create a work night option – We began developing a schedule where there was at least one day a week where my husband could work as late as he wanted. This allowed him some time to get work done for school and allowed me to set my expectations for time. Then, on the nights when he wasn't working late, we would make a point to spend some quality time together.
Notice the little things – It can be easy to get frustrated and feel like you are alone in your marriage. That is why it is SO important to notice the little efforts that your significant other is making. By thanking my husband for doing the dishes in the morning after I dash off to work, he knows that I recognize that he is doing what he can to help and that makes him feel appreciated.
Embrace it – For a bit towards the beginning of graduate school, I was really focused on what I didn't have. Time with my husband, mostly. (You can read all about that in Parts 1-3.) Then, I realized that this was a great opportunity to embrace things. I have lots of different things I enjoy doing but don't make time for. So, I started making time for them! I'm a bit of a organizational freak so one day when my husband was working on school stuff, I reorganized our closets. I know, super fun right?! But it was something I'd been wanting to do and so I just embraced the fact that I had some "me" time in that moment. I've also gotten into gardening, joined the Balanced Life Sisterhood (which I would completely recommend), am getting in a rhythm of doing a devotional again, and have gotten to do some fun things just with girl friends. Once you change your thinking from "this is holding me back from doing ___" to "this is an opportunity to try ____", your perspective will completely change.
If you have some great tips for making your marriage work through graduate school, I hope you will share!
What a great post! The best one yet! This attitude will serve you well through life. And it was a good reminder to me to enjoy the fact that my husband and I have different interests that we can pursue on our own. We don't have to do everything together to be happy.


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/*----------------------------------------------------------------------------*/
/* Copyright (c) 2012 Worthington Kilbourne Robot Club. All Rights Reserved. */
/* Open Source Software - may be modified and shared by FRC teams. The code */
/* must be accompanied by the FIRST BSD license file in the root directory of */
/* the project. */
/*----------------------------------------------------------------------------*/
package us.oh.k12.wkw.robot.operator;

import java.util.Date;

import us.oh.k12.wkw.robot.command.BeachingRetractCmd;
import us.oh.k12.wkw.robot.command.CameraRotateToShooter;
import us.oh.k12.wkw.robot.command.DriveSelfTestCmd;
import us.oh.k12.wkw.robot.command.GathererTurnOffCmd;
import us.oh.k12.wkw.robot.command.GathererTurnOnCmd;
import us.oh.k12.wkw.robot.command.ShooterTurnMotorOffCmd;
import us.oh.k12.wkw.robot.command.ShooterTurnMotorOnCmd;
import us.oh.k12.wkw.robot.util.SimpleDateFormat;
import us.oh.k12.wkw.robot.util.WkwFrcLogger;
import us.oh.k12.wkw.robot.util.WkwPrefs;
import edu.wpi.first.wpilibj.Joystick;
import edu.wpi.first.wpilibj.buttons.InternalButton;
import edu.wpi.first.wpilibj.buttons.JoystickButton;

/**
 * Represents an operator interface.

 *

 * The joystick buttons:<br
 * 1 = trigger

 * 2 = top rear

 * 3 = top center

 * 4 = top left

 * 5 = top right

 * 6, 7 = base left side

 * 8, 9 - base back side

 * 10, 11 - base right side.
 *
 */
public class OperatorInterface {

	private Joystick leftJoystick;
	private Joystick rightJoystick;
	private Joystick shooterControler;
	private InternalButton fireButton;
	private InternalButton cameraPanLeftButton;
	private InternalButton cameraPanRightButton;
	private InternalButton cameraTiltUpButton;
	private InternalButton cameraTiltDownButton;
	private InternalButton cameraRotateForwardButton;
	private InternalButton cameraRotateBackwardButton;
	private InternalButton shooterMotorTurnOnButton;
	private InternalButton shooterMotorTurnOffButton;
	private InternalButton gathererMotorTurnOnButton;
	private InternalButton gathererMotorTurnOffButton;
	private InternalButton shooterPlungerTurnOnButton;
	private InternalButton shooterPlungerTurnOffButton;
	private InternalButton beachingMotorExtendButton;
	private InternalButton beachingMotorRetractButton;
	private InternalButton beachingMotorTurnOffButton;

	public OperatorInterface() {

		super();

		try {

			this.setupLeftJoystick();

			this.setupRightJoystick();

			this.setupGamepad();

			this.setupInternalButtons();

		} catch (Exception anEx) {
			this.error("OperatorInterface()", anEx);
		}
	}

	private void setupInternalButtons() {

		try {

			this.fireButton = new InternalButton();
			// SmartDashboard.putData("Fire Button", this.fireButton);
			// this.fireButton.whenPressed(new ShooterShootBallCmd());

			this.cameraPanLeftButton = new InternalButton();
			// SmartDashboard.putData("Camera Pan Left Button",
			// this.cameraPanLeftButton);
			// this.cameraPanLeftButton.whenPressed(new
			// CameraPanByCmd(-2.000000));

			this.cameraPanRightButton = new InternalButton();
			// SmartDashboard.putData("Camera Pan Right Button",
			// this.cameraPanRightButton);
			// this.cameraPanRightButton.whenPressed(new
			// CameraPanByCmd(2.000000));

			this.cameraTiltUpButton = new InternalButton();
			// SmartDashboard.putData("Camera Tilt Up Button",
			// this.cameraTiltUpButton);
			// this.cameraTiltUpButton.whenPressed(new
			// CameraTiltByCmd(2.000000));

			this.cameraTiltDownButton = new InternalButton();
			// SmartDashboard.putData("Camera Tilt Down Button",
			// this.cameraTiltDownButton);
			// this.cameraTiltDownButton.whenPressed(new
			// CameraTiltByCmd(-2.000000));

			this.cameraRotateForwardButton = new InternalButton();
			// SmartDashboard.putData("Camera Rotate To Shooter Button",
			// this.cameraRotateForwardButton);
			// this.cameraRotateForwardButton.whenPressed(new
			// CameraRotateToShooter());

			this.cameraRotateBackwardButton = new InternalButton();
			// SmartDashboard.putData("Camera Rotate To Gatherer Button",
			// this.cameraRotateBackwardButton);
			// this.cameraRotateBackwardButton.whenPressed(new
			// CameraRotateToGatherer());

			this.shooterMotorTurnOnButton = new InternalButton();
			// SmartDashboard.putData("Shooter Motor Turn On Button",
			// this.shooterMotorTurnOnButton);
			// this.shooterMotorTurnOnButton.whenPressed(new
			// ShooterTurnMotorOnCmd());

			this.shooterMotorTurnOffButton = new InternalButton();
			// SmartDashboard.putData("Shooter Motor Turn Off Button",
			// this.shooterMotorTurnOffButton);
			// this.shooterMotorTurnOffButton.whenPressed(new
			// ShooterTurnMotorOffCmd());

			this.gathererMotorTurnOnButton = new InternalButton();
			// SmartDashboard.putData("Gatherer Motor Turn On Button",
			// this.gathererMotorTurnOnButton);
			// this.gathererMotorTurnOnButton.whenPressed(new
			// GathererTurnOnCmd());

			this.gathererMotorTurnOffButton = new InternalButton();
			// SmartDashboard.putData("Gatherer Motor Turn Off Button",
			// this.gathererMotorTurnOffButton);
			// this.gathererMotorTurnOffButton.whenPressed(new
			// GathererTurnOffCmd());

			this.shooterPlungerTurnOnButton = new InternalButton();
			// SmartDashboard.putData("Shooter Plunger Motor Turn On Button",
			// this.shooterPlungerTurnOnButton);
			// this.shooterPlungerTurnOnButton.whenPressed(new
			// ShooterStartPlungerMotorCmd());

			this.shooterPlungerTurnOffButton = new InternalButton();
			// SmartDashboard.putData("Shooter Plunger Motor Turn Off Button",
			// this.shooterPlungerTurnOffButton);
			// this.shooterPlungerTurnOffButton.whenPressed(new
			// ShooterStopPlungerMotorCmd());

			this.beachingMotorExtendButton = new InternalButton();
			// SmartDashboard.putData("Beaching Motor Start Extend Button",
			// this.beachingMotorExtendButton);
			// this.beachingMotorExtendButton.whenPressed(new
			// BeachingStartMotorCmd(true));

			this.beachingMotorRetractButton = new InternalButton();
			// SmartDashboard.putData("Beaching Motor Start Retract Button",
			// this.beachingMotorRetractButton);
			// this.beachingMotorRetractButton.whenPressed(new
			// BeachingStartMotorCmd(false));

			this.beachingMotorTurnOffButton = new InternalButton();
			// SmartDashboard.putData("Beaching Motor Turn Off Button",
			// this.beachingMotorTurnOffButton);
			// this.beachingMotorTurnOffButton.whenPressed(new
			// BeachingStopMotorCmd());

		} catch (Exception anEx) {
			this.error("setupInternalButtons()", anEx);
		}
	}

	private void setupGamepad() {

		try {

			this.shooterControler = new Joystick(WkwPrefs.getGamepadPort());

			this.debug("setupGamepad()",
					"shooterControler=" + WkwPrefs.getGamepadPort() + ".");

			/*
			 *
			 *
			 * Controller
			 */

			if (null != this.shooterControler) {

				this.debug("setupGamepad()",
						"Right button 5=Shoot motor toggle");
				// new JoystickButton(this.shooterControler, 5)
				// .whenPressed(new ShooterMotorToggleCmd());

				this.debug("setupGamepad()",
						"Right button 6=ShooterShootBallCmd.");
				// new JoystickButton(this.shooterControler, 6).whenPressed(new
				// ShooterShootBallCmd());

				this.debug("setupGamepad()",
						"Right button 7=ShooterDecreaseMotorSpeedByCmd.");
				// new JoystickButton(this.shooterControler, 7)
				// .whenPressed(new ShooterDecreaseMotorSpeedByCmd(0.010000));

				this.debug("setupGamepad()",
						"Right button 8=ShooterIncreaseMotorSpeedByCmd.");
				// new JoystickButton(this.shooterControler, 8)
				// .whenPressed(new ShooterIncreaseMotorSpeedByCmd(0.010000));

			}

		} catch (Exception anEx) {
			this.error("setupGamepad()", anEx);
		}
	}

	private void setupRightJoystick() {

		try {

			this.rightJoystick = new Joystick(WkwPrefs.getJoystickRightPort());

			this.debug("setupRightJoystick()",
					"rightJoystick=" + WkwPrefs.getJoystickRightPort() + ".");

			/*
			 *
			 *
			 * right joy stick
			 */

			if (null != this.rightJoystick) {

				this.debug("setupRightJoystick()",
						"Right trigger=BeachingExtendCmd.");
				// new JoystickButton(this.rightJoystick, 1).whenPressed(new
				// BeachingExtendCmd());

				this.debug("setupRightJoystick",
						"Right button 2=CameraRotateToGatherer.");
				// new JoystickButton(this.rightJoystick, 2).whenPressed(new
				// CameraRotateToGatherer());

				this.debug("setupRightJoystick()",
						"Right button 3=ShooterStopPlungerMotorCmd +.");
				// new JoystickButton(this.rightJoystick, 3)
				// .whenPressed(new ShooterStopPlungerMotorCmd());

				this.debug("setupRightJoystick()",
						"Right button 4=GathererBackwardCmd +.");
				// new JoystickButton(this.rightJoystick, 4).whenPressed(new
				// GathererBackwardCmd());

				this.debug("setupRightJoystick()",
						"Right button 5=BeachingStopMotorCmd +.");
				// new JoystickButton(this.rightJoystick, 5).whenPressed(new
				// BeachingStopMotorCmd());

				this.debug("setupRightJoystick()",
						"Right button 6=CameraPanByCmd +.");
				// new JoystickButton(this.rightJoystick, 6).whenPressed(new
				// CameraPanByCmd(1));

				this.debug("setupRightJoystick()",
						"Right button 7=CameraPanByCmd -.");
				// new JoystickButton(this.rightJoystick, 7).whenPressed(new
				// CameraPanByCmd(-1));

				this.debug("setupRightJoystick()",
						"Right button 8=RobotInitializeCmd.");
				// new JoystickButton(this.rightJoystick, 8).whenPressed(new
				// RobotInitializeCmd());

				this.debug("setupRightJoystick()",
						"Right button 9=ShooterFirePlungerCmd.");
				// new JoystickButton(this.rightJoystick, 9).whenPressed(new
				// ShooterFirePlungerCmd());

				this.debug("setupRightJoystick()",
						"Right button 10=CameraTiltByCmd -.");
				// new JoystickButton(this.rightJoystick, 10).whenPressed(new
				// CameraTiltByCmd(-1));

				this.debug("setupRightJoystick()",
						"Right button 11=CameraTiltByCmd +.");
				// new JoystickButton(this.rightJoystick, 11).whenPressed(new
				// CameraTiltByCmd(1));

			}

		} catch (Exception anEx) {
			this.error("setupRightJoystick()", anEx);
		}
	}

	private void setupLeftJoystick() {

		try {

			this.leftJoystick = new Joystick(WkwPrefs.getJoystickLeftPort());

			this.debug("setupLeftJoystick()",
					"leftJoystick=" + WkwPrefs.getJoystickLeftPort() + ".");

			/*
			 *
			 *
			 * left joystick
			 */

			if (null != this.leftJoystick) {

				this.debug("setupLeftJoystick()",
						"Left trigger=BeachingRetractCmd.");
				new JoystickButton(this.leftJoystick, 1)
						.whenPressed(new BeachingRetractCmd());

				this.debug("setupLeftJoystick",
						"Left button 2=CameraRotateToShooter.");
				new JoystickButton(this.leftJoystick, 2)
						.whenPressed(new CameraRotateToShooter());

				this.debug("setupLeftJoystick",
						"Left button 3=DriveSelfTestCmd.");
				new JoystickButton(this.leftJoystick, 3)
						.whenPressed(new DriveSelfTestCmd());

				this.debug("setupLeftJoystick()",
						"Left button 4=ShooterTurnMotorOnCmd.");
				new JoystickButton(this.leftJoystick, 4)
						.whenPressed(new ShooterTurnMotorOnCmd());

				this.debug("setupLeftJoystick()",
						"Left button 5=ShooterTurnMotorOffCmd.");
				new JoystickButton(this.leftJoystick, 5)
						.whenPressed(new ShooterTurnMotorOffCmd());

				this.debug("setupLeftJoystick()",
						"Left button 6=GathererTurnOnCmd.");
				new JoystickButton(this.leftJoystick, 6)
						.whenPressed(new GathererTurnOnCmd());

				this.debug("setupLeftJoystick()",
						"Left button 7=GathererTurnOffCmd.");
				new JoystickButton(this.leftJoystick, 7)
						.whenPressed(new GathererTurnOffCmd());

			}

		} catch (Exception anEx) {
			this.error("setupLeftJoystick()", anEx);
		}
	}

	public Joystick getLeftJoystick() {
		return this.leftJoystick;
	}

	public Joystick getRightJoystick() {
		return this.rightJoystick;
	}

	/*
	 *
	 *
	 * helper methods.
	 */

	protected void debug(final String pMethod, final String pMessage) {
		WkwFrcLogger.debug(this.getClassName(), pMethod, pMessage);
	}

	protected void info(final String pMethod, final String pMessage) {
		WkwFrcLogger.info(this.getClassName(), pMethod, pMessage);
	}

	private String formatException(final Exception pEx) {
		return (null == pEx ? "." : pEx.getClass().getName() + ", message="
				+ pEx.getMessage() + ".");
	}

	protected void error(final String pMethod, final Exception pEx) {
		this.error(pMethod, this.formatException(pEx), pEx);
	}

	protected void error(final String pMethod, final String pMessage,
			final Exception pEx) {
		WkwFrcLogger.error(this.getClassName(), pMethod, pMessage, pEx);
		if (null != pEx) {
			pEx.printStackTrace();
		}
	}

	protected String getDateTimeFormatted() {
		final SimpleDateFormat aformat = new SimpleDateFormat();
		return aformat.format(new Date());
	}

	protected String getClassName() {
		String aClassName = this.getClass().getName();
		return aClassName.substring(aClassName.lastIndexOf('.') + 1);
	}

}

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The strength of any river demands respect. I watch as mankind tries to control the mighty Mississippi by building levees and constructing enormous dams yet when Mother Nature rebels to those restraints, she demonstrates who controls the river's destiny. Each spring, the residents of Missouri wait patiently for the rains to subside. The rising waters ignore the man-made boundaries as if they are merely lines on paper. Huge trees float precariously through swift waters, quick and silent like an unmanned kayak bound for an unknown destination. Destruction and disappointment follow the repetitious events.
Still, when the waters recede, people return to the flooded neighborhoods to reestablish their stake hold, digging out the wayward mud, repairing broken windows and disinfecting the molded walls that surround their homes, as if they are taking back what is theirs. If river dwellers are nothing else, they are resilient. They seem not to comprehend that control of the flood plains belongs to a force greater than man. Fortunately, man and river coexist for many years with relatively few problems. However, just as certain as the sun rises in the east, when the rains persist for days on end, humans must relinquish control of the land to its natural owner.
This location is at least a dozen miles from the river.
This house is many miles from the river but it is not the first time I've seen it surrounded by water.


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If you are one of those people who follow celebrity news, then you may know just how much celebrities face on a daily basis. Somehow, people expect them to look their best at every moment of the day. While this may not be a realistic expectation, there are those who try to do their fair share and keep up. In recent years, yoga has become a favorite of many well-known individuals seeking to stay healthy. Here are five well known celebrities that you may not know practice yoga.
Many people know Beyoncé through her music career. However, she is also an actor, songwriter, and entrepreneur. Throughout her music career, she has been nominated for 22 Grammy awards, and she is the most nominated woman in music award history to date. In 2014, she became recognized as the highest-paid black musician in history. She has also appeared in Time Magazine's most influential people two years in a row.
Keeping up with such fame and glamour requires more than passion. She understands that she also has to look after herself and stay healthy. In many interviews, she has cited yoga as one of the ways she does this. In appreciation of yoga's contribution to her life, she has even released her own line of active wear apparel known as Ivy Park. It includes different types of yoga wear.
Drew is a model, producer, and American actress. She has starred in various films including Charlie Angels (2000), Going the Distance (2010), Grey Gardens (2009), and Miss You Already (2015).
According to Drew, joining was the hardest part of her experience in yoga. However, since then, she has had a smooth sail. She is now a regular in Core Power Yoga studio in Hollywood. She seems to enjoy her experience, and even posts selfie of herself practicing on a regular basis.
This man is best known for his role as Tony Stark in Iron Man, the Marvel Comics films. However, he has appeared in numerous other films including Sherlock Holmes in (2009) and its 2011 sequel. However, Robert did not always have his life together. Before the year 2000, he struggled with drug abuse and tested positive for the same in 2003. Robert says that he has been drug free since and that yoga has played a major role in sobriety.
Refaeli is a well-known media personality and for a good reason. She is considered the most internationally successful Israeli model and one of the highest paid in her home country. She has also been the host of The X Factor Israel since 2013. She is also a television host, a model, and a business woman.
A quick internet search will show you that yoga is part of her morning routine. She has emulated many other celebrities taking up yoga as a daily health practice. According to her, there is no better way to start a day than with yoga practice.
McConaughey is best known for starring in romance comedies, including Failure to Launch (2006), and Ghost of Girlfriends Past (2009). He embraces yoga as an important part of his life and a cornerstone of his fit physique.
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Die Hoya-Diepholzsche Landschaft im mittleren Niedersachsen ist eine bis heute bestehende aus den Landständen hervorgegangene Landschaft der früheren Grafschaften Hoya und Diepholz, die seit 1459 bezeugt ist. Sie ist Mitglied im Landschaftsverband Weser-Hunte und hat ihren Sitz in Nienburg/Weser. Ihr Bereich umfasst den Landkreis Diepholz, den Landkreis Nienburg und den zwischen Weser und Aller gelegenen Teil des Landkreises Verden.

Die Verfassung der Hoya-Diepholz'schen Landschaft wurde am 3. Mai 1863 durch König Georg V. von Hannover genehmigt. Die Landschaft besteht aus drei Kurien – den landtagsfähigen Gütern, den Kommunen aus Städten und Flecken und den Grundbesitzern, die sich regelmäßig treffen. Über die "Landschaftliche Brandkasse Hannover" ist die Landschaft an der VGH Versicherungen beteiligt. Daneben kümmert sich die Landschaft im Rahmen ihrer Mitgliedschaft im Landschaftsverband Weser-Hunte um kulturelle Belange.

Weblinks
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Hoya-Diepholz
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Econolite's new EOS traffic control software ready for future CAV and smart city systems
By Tom Stone on June 2, 2017 Connected Vehicles
One of the leading providers of traffic management systems and equipment, Econolite, has introduced its new EOS traffic controller software, which has been developed to prepare agencies for connected and autonomous vehicles and smart city systems.
Econolite's new EOS is a next-generation, easy-to-use, web-based user interface traffic control software that is built on a completely new and more robust dynamic core framework. EOS is designed to expand traffic control capabilities, preparing agencies for the upcoming demands of connected and autonomous vehicle (CAV) and smart city traffic control systems. The new software platform has been developed for Econolite's Cobalt ATC, Safetran 2070C, and other properly configured ATC controllers.
EOS was founded upon the rich set of NTCIP 1202 and Econolite proprietary traffic control features, and provides an expansion of traffic control capabilities, while focusing upon simplicity and ease-of-use. EOS features a brand-new coordinator design, enabling immediate coordination decisions rather than awaiting a cycle endpoint. This coordinator includes adaptive split balancing using the Purdue GOR/ROR5 metric for phase failure.
EOS's dynamic Core and Coordinator enable a new Signal Control and Prioritization capability. EOS supports an internal priority request server (PRS), allowing receipt and prioritization of multiple concurrent and even contradictory priority requests, while mitigating the impact on traffic.
EOS is designed with traffic control phase timing and sequencing modules that support real-time changes to signal phase sequencing and timing, as well as the latest J2735 dedicated short range communications (DSRC) messages such as SPaT/MAP, supporting CAV applications. EOS helps provide the necessary software bridge that enables vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communications; a critical component of the CAV equation.
Econolite is currently involved in some of the industry's most prominent CAV initiatives, including: University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI), MTC Leadership Circle, and the Mcity CAV test facility; MMITSS with the University of Arizona and PATH; the V2I Reference Implementation project; and numerous CV projects. In addition to its strategic partnership with Savari, Econolite is also involved in cooperative efforts with leading CV technology providers, such as Battelle, Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI), and others.
"EOS represents new levels of operational efficiency and capability for traffic controller software," said Econolite's vice president of engineering, Eric Raamot. "EOS provides improved real-time decision making by enabling dynamic 'on-the-fly' changes to phase timing, sequencing, and coordinated split control, serving the immediate needs of connected and autonomous vehicle applications."
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//  APITests.m
//  Terrestrial
//
//  Created by MrMambwe on 21/01/2016.
//  Copyright © 2016 Terrestrial. All rights reserved.
//

#import <XCTest/XCTest.h>
#import "Terrestrial.h"

@interface APITests : XCTestCase

@property (nonatomic) Terrestrial *terrestrial;

@end

@implementation APITests

- (void)setUp
{
    [super setUp];

    NSString *bundlePath = [[NSBundle bundleForClass:[self class]] resourcePath];
    [NSBundle bundleWithPath:bundlePath];
}

- (void)tearDown {
    // Put teardown code here. This method is called after the invocation of each test method in the class.
    [super tearDown];
}

- (void)testExample {
    // This is an example of a functional test case.
    // Use XCTAssert and related functions to verify your tests produce the correct results.
}

- (void)testPerformanceExample {
    // This is an example of a performance test case.
    [self measureBlock:^{
        // Put the code you want to measure the time of here.
    }];

}

/*
-(void) testStandardStringRetrieval {

    NSString *testString = @"abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz";
    NSString *retrievedString =  testString.translated;

    NSString *expectedRetrievedString = @"You have passed the test!";

    XCTAssertEqualObjects(expectedRetrievedString, retrievedString, @"Did not return the string in the localizable.strings file");

}

-(void) testNSLocalizedStringRetrieval {

    NSString *testString = @"abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz";
    NSString *retrievedString =  NSLocalizedString(testString,nil);

    NSString *expectedRetrievedString = @"You have passed the test!";

    NSLog(@"Retrieved String: %@", retrievedString);

    XCTAssertEqualObjects(expectedRetrievedString, retrievedString, @"Did not return the same strings when no matching translation was found");

}
 */

@end


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A cana was a unit of length used in the former Crown of Aragon. The exact meaning was not consistent, but the use in Barcelona was a distance of . It is around the same value as the vara of Aragon, a seldom used Spanish and Portuguese unit of length.

See also
 List of obsolete units of measurement
 Portuguese customary units
 Spanish customary units

References

Obsolete units of measurement
Units of length


Ben is a high school freshman in Norwalk, Connecticut. He is excited for his first year as a HUGS ambassador and is eager to help make a difference in the world. Outside of school, he volunteers with Religious Education at his church, sings in his church choir, plays in the jazz band, and geeks out with his friends at Gaming Club and Guitar Club. In his free time, you can usually find him playing his clarinet/saxophone, writing stories, reading (especially Sci-Fi), binge-watching Netflix, and going to restaurants with his friends. As a HUGS Ambassador, Ben is excited to positively change his community, learn leadership skills, and meet new people.


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"Sweet Lorraine" is a song by the band Uriah Heep, first released on the 1972 album The Magician's Birthday on Bronze Records, the first single from that album. It was written by Mick Box, Gary Thain and David Byron and reached #91 in the US Billboard Hot 100. The B-side is "Blind Eye".

One of the band's better-known songs, it is famous, in part, for its Moog synthesizer solo performed by Ken Hensley. It became popular in live performance.

Personnel
David Byron – vocals
Ken Hensley – Moog synthesizer
Mick Box – guitar
Lee Kerslake – drums
Gary Thain – bass guitar

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Reggie Middleton's BoomBustBlog - A Quick Peek Into the REAL WORLD Logic That Went Into Building the BoomBustBlog Apple Model: It's Called Compression!!!
A Quick Peek Into the REAL WORLD Logic That Went Into Building the BoomBustBlog Apple Model: It's Called Compression!!!
Listening to many investors scream as a result of logical, unbiased (I don't even have a position in Apple... Yet) analysis and off the wall thinking that is just so different from what the retail is used to getting from the sell side shops that routinely rip them off, or the institutions that pay 2 and 20 for leveraged beta rides that often do little else than follow the crowd... I've decided to throw some more fuel on the fire to see if I can make some baked Apples :-). Bloomberg did an article on a survery of 2500 analysts, and the number one ranked analyst since Jan. 2008 only racked up 38% in correct calls, see Did Reggie Middleton, a Blogger at BoomBustBlog, Best Wall Streets Best of the Best? I dare you to compare that to BoomBustBlog! I am not trying to impinge upon the sell side guys that give it their honest all, for I know there are a lot that work hard under very political conditions, but the investing public should know better by now.
You see, I thought it was rather prescient to call margin compression, live on CNBC (3:40 into the video), just hours before Apple announced... Margin Compression... At a time when just about everyone who could spell Apple shouted Buy! Buy! Buy! Buy! Buy!!! It's not as if the stock didn't tank. It's not as if I didn't tell you so. I actually like Apple as a company. It's quite successful and a whiz at marketing and product design. What I don't like is how everyone decides to shut their brain off and let their hearts do the talking (and investing) when it comes to Apple - and to do so with passion if not downright blind idolism at that. Because of this "social phenomenon" that used to be research and analysis, I'm giving it raw, straight up, and uncut. Many have emailed me and said the margin compression was due to the inability to source components, not competition. Well, my dear future and potential BoomBustBloggers - that makes no sense. Competition will always challenge margins, and competition on the scale that Apple is going to encounter will do so even more. You cannot separate component sourcing from competition, and in the case of Apple, the two are literally joined at the hip, to Apple's disadvantage as I will illustrate in graphic detail below.
"The rising popularity of devices using Google's Android software may hurt Apple in the long term, said Michael Obuchowski, chief investment officer of First Empire Asset Management, which holds Apple shares. "Everyone is closing in and it's a huge question of how they are going to respond," said Obuchowski, whose firm oversees $4 billion. "I'm really worried about Apple; I'm not convinced that I'm going to hold Apple two years from now.""
Jobs dismissed the threat of rivals. Apple's approach of designing the software and hardware for its devices results in a better user experience, he said. By contrast, Google gives Android free to handset makers including Motorola Inc. and HTC Corp., creating a "commodity" experience, he said. "We are very committed to the integrated approach, no matter how many times Google tries to characterize it as closed," Jobs said. He said Apple is outselling BlackBerry-maker RIM and he doesn't "see them catching up with us in the foreseeable future.""
Notice how he failed to say Apple was outselling Android. This is material, because they were materially outselling Android 2 and 3 quarters ago. Androids growth rate is simply phenomenal, and its business model may prove unassailable unless Apple makes some drastic changes (ex. allowing cloning) - changes that I doubt management will be willing to make. Jobs also (understandably) failed to mention that the "commodity' Androids materially outperform the iOS products in terms of features and functionality. This is pretty much in direct contravention to the concept of the term "commodity", isn't it???? I don't think many Samsung Galaxy S, Droid X or HTC Evo owners will characterize their devices as "commodities".
"Munster, who estimated Apple would sell 11 million iPhones, said last week that supply shortages likely held back sales of both the smartphone and iPad. The cost of making the iPhone may be increasing, said Andy Hargreaves, an analyst at Pacific Crest Securities in Portland, Oregon. The device accounts for 43 percent of Apple's revenue [and much more of their profit!!!]. ''We saw what we think is a pretty remarkable increase in iPhone costs," and that's fueled concern over margins, Hargreaves said in an interview with Bloomberg Television."
Good to know he's been reading BoomBustBlog. Remember, supply shortages can very well stem from competition for suppliers and supplier's attention. Is it Android again??? Here's a hint... Does the sole patent holder and sole manufacturer of Apple's branded IPS Retina Screen plan to become one of the most prolific Android phone vendor's in the world? If so, where does that leave Apple? Margin compression!!! Or worse. Read up on your proprietary Apple content BoombBustBlog subscribers!
"Verizon Phone - Even so, competition is increasing. The Android operating system was the most popular smartphone software in the U.S. in the second quarter, according to Gartner Inc. Samsung, HTC, Motorola and Dell Inc. are among the companies using Android in tablet computers to rival the iPad. Hewlett-Packard Co., the largest computer maker, is developing a tablet computer.
Apple may get a sales boost by expanding the availability of the iPhone in the U.S. Verizon Wireless may begin selling it in January, two people familiar with the matter said in June."
You can bet your left nostril hairs that the deal Verizon cut is NO WHERE near as sweet as the one AT&T gave Apple. What does this spell? Margin COMPRESSION in the quest for wider distribution to prevent Android (to late) from gaining critical mass and taking over.
I agree that the business adoption for the iPad is cool and big positive development. I don't see why Jobs would be shocked, for simple consumption the iPad is truly a marvel. But, the caveat still remains... Will Android devices outperform at the same or lower price points? Probably. Will Android proliferation drive up costs and drive down margin? Most definitely, and in ways that most retail and many institutional investors don't realize!
Higher Production Costs for the iPhone 4 Are All But Guaranteed!!!
The Most Critical Parts of the Device are Sourced From the Biggest Vendors of Android Devices in the World! For these vendors, Android is one of their (if not the) most lucrative revenue drivers. Where do you think their loyalties lay?
"We think this will set the standard for displays for the next several years." | "Display is the most important component of the entire phone, he says."
Here's a newsflash. LG Electronics is vying to become the largest vendor of Android phones in the world and they own the IPS Retina Technology, as well as being the sole manufacturer of the screens. My readers are smart enough to connect the .dot(s) themselves. Spell it out again - margin COMPRESSION!
LG Electronics (Korean: LG전자, KRX: 066570, LSE: LGLD) is the world's second-largest manufacturer of Television sets and third-largest producer of mobile phones.With its headquarters in the LG Twin Towers in Yeouido, Seoul, South Korea, LG Electronics is the flagship company of LG Group, one of the world's largest electronic conglomerates. The company has 75 subsidiaries worldwide that design and manufacture televisions, home appliances, and telecommunications devices. LG Electronics owns Zenith Electronics and controls 37.91 percent of LG Display.
2) LG Display is the exclusive maker of the IPS Retina screen, the iPhone's single most expensive component (about $28, and its most differentiating attribute, by far), and is literally controlled by a direct competitor, LG electronics, all under the LG Group of companies. LG Electronics has put substantial resources behind the Android effort, the single biggest threat to Apple's dominance in Smart phone margins, profit and revenue growth, mindshare/market share growth. More on LG Electronics Mobile aspirations: LG Electronics (Korean: LG전자, KRX: 066570, LSE: LGLD) is the world's second-largest manufacturer of Television sets and third-largest producer of mobile phones.
3) LG Electronics is bound to crowd out Apple for competition of the limited production capacity IPS retina screens. See the following article for a backgrounder., and keep in mind that with this level of competition, the better case scenario is that prices go up - the more likely scenario is that Apple may not be able to secure the parts and may have to switch technology and supplies since the supplier of its most expensive, most mandatory and most differentiating component is owned by a direct competitor using the OS that is the biggest threat that the iPhone franchise has ever faced --- http://www.androphones.com/lg-android-phones.html.
a. ----- Even if it wasn't on the top of choices with its Android phones, LG is now bringing on the market two smartphones from its Optimus Series with Android 2.2 on board. While other owners of Android phones are still waiting for an official update, LG doesn't waste time and announces the Optimus One and Chic.
LG has only one phone running Android OS so far, LG Ally from Verizon, but things will change, because the company is determined to introduce around ten new smart devices "in the second half of this year under the LG Optimus label" as well as Android Tablet PCs.
But the launch of more Android devices depends of the impact of Optimus One and Chic over in the UK. Both models, the Optimus One with Google and LG Optimus Chic has incorporated the speedy Android Platform 2.2. No other specs for the phones have been revealed at this point.
The iPhone 4's second most differentiating component is the snappy processor. It is the Samsung-powered A4 chip, designed in-house by Apple.
You should be saying to yourself, "Hey, wait a minute. Doesn't Samsung make those Snazzy Galaxy Android phones and that new Android tablet???" There ya go!
Samsung (the 2nd most prolific Android vendor, behind HTC), makes the A4 chip that costs Apple $10.75 each, and is probably the 2nd most expensive (and critically differentiating) component in the iPhone!!!
So, why is it that I can publish this and the bigger analysts at Goldman, et. al. can't? Subscribers can download the data that shows the blatant game being played between Apple and the Sell Side here: Apple Earnings Guidance Analysis. Those who need to subscribe can do so here.
Those that are interested in my take on Apple's potential and actual margin compression issues should subscribe and download Apple iPhone Profit Margin Scenario Analysis Model.
"Many have emailed me and said the margin compression was due to the inability to source components, not competition. " this made me lol. People who were saying this dont understand economics. Just last week I read an article that described how apple is able to get walmart type prices for its components from it's suppliers that apple competitors won't be able to match because apple makes such large orders (25% of flash n the world). So this is an argument on how apple should have higher margins, not lower. good work reggie.
Because those free services won't show you after hours trading prices. You get what you pay for!
"Free" is the operative word!
How come I'm getting a completely different picture of the days stock price on Yahoo, Morning Star and FreeStockCharts?
Lowest it gets is just under $314 and closes at $317.92 according to what I see.


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Q: how come class methods don't behave normally with react components? Given a component like this :
class App extends Component {
  state = {}

  sayHello() {
    // 'this' is undefined here... It should point to the component instance
  }

  render() {
    return (

        clickMe

    );
  }
}

how come sayHello can't access this ? That is not the expected behavior of an ES6 class.
What am I missing out on ?

A: In javascript this depends on how you call the method. This can be changed by binding this inside a method. To illustrate what is happening in your example:
class App {
    sayHello() {
        console.log(this)
    }
}

const a = new App()
a.sayHello() // A {}
const callback = a.sayHello // what you are passing as a callback to onClick
callback() // undefined

To fix this problem you need to bind this in sayHello function. You can use class properties to achieve this. This is still an experimental feature of javascript but seems to be a community accepted way of binding this for React components.
class App {
    sayHello = () => {
        console.log(this)
    }
}

callback() // A {}

A: div it self is another Class so when calls your sayHello inside himself it will change this.
All you have to do is bind this to sayHello or call it via ES6 arrow function.

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Home » News » Asia - Pacific
Canadian mother receives miscarried baby in the mail
Toronto, Canada, May 31, 2004 / 12:00 am (CNA).- An aboriginal woman is considering legal action after she received the remains of her miscarried baby in the mail, reported the National Post.
Corrine Jeremiah miscarried shortly before her due date, March 30, at Thunder Bay Regional Hospital. She requested that the fetus be returned to her community at North Caribou Lake First Nation for burial.
However, her baby's body was sent through the mail, more than five weeks after the miscarriage. The body was in the post office for six days before its contents were discovered in an advanced state of decay, reported the Post.
The young mother was reportedly "hysterical" when she discovered the box.
"We are calling for a full police investigation and a coroner's inquest into this shocking incident," said North Caribou Lake First Nation chief Zeb Kenequanash. "The family is also considering civil action against the Health Center, the Ontario Ministry of Health and other appropriate parties.
"It's something that must be addressed," Kenequanash said. "You can't just ship a person, regardless of their age, through the mail."
The Post reported that hospital procedure requires that a body be transported in a cooler and accompanied by a hospital official, with the parents consulted on all arrangements. Instead, the body was put in a box with stickers that said "room temperature" and "diagnostic specimen."
The band's social service administrator reportedly called the hospital and found out that there was a new worker at the hospital and she was the one who put the body in the mail.
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Our home town of Livarot is known mostly for its cheese. Camembert was invented 5km away, and is still made here, along with Camembert and Pont L'Eveque. The town has a population of just 2,500, and has decreased consistently over the past 40 years. There used to be a train station, but that went in the '70′s. A new bypass in the '90′s helps a lot with traffic, but has made a visit to Livarot even less likely for most people. Businesses have closed, as have High Street shops.
And yet we have heard God promise blessings on this town, and we are seeing evidence of them.
We have an outstanding Priest, Père Zacharie. A former architect from Benin, Zacharie has been in Livarot for almost twenty years. He has 35 churches to look after and has shown a relentless determination to find the joy in them all! He is loved and respected in the town, and has made faith attractive even to those who left the church a long time ago.
We have a headmistress, Beatrice, in the local Catholic primary school, who is on an extraordinary journey of faith and is now asking us if Bless students might be available to go into the school during break times and work with the children.
We prayed a while back for a cafe / bookshop / community space to open in the town, and hey presto, one has. It isn't run by people of faith at all, yet many of our church have been able to volunteer to be involved, and there is a growing network of discussion and relationship around it.
We have a number of local people who are experimenting with attending our gatherings and so far they don't seem to have found them off-putting….
All of this is teaching us to look for the new life and honour God when we find it. Revival doesn't come in some huge wave so colossal that all the papers want to talk about it. It comes in small steps; individual decisions; a slow welcoming of the Spirit. It grows every time the creator is invited to be king once more on his planet… And it is happening in Livarot. Thankfully, we have precedent for such an occurrence. We were told in no uncertain terms that nothing good could come from Nazareth, but that town did alright in the end, didn't it?


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YETI Coolers That Went Overboard in 2021 Cargo Spill Still Washing Up on Alaskan Beaches
Featured Solutions: Marine
Dozens of new YETI coolers have turned up on beaches in Alaska and beyond, more than a year after a cargo ship incident sent 1,600 of the products overboard. According to reports, the Zim Kingston ship lost 109 containers during a storm in October 2021 near the Port of Vancouver. Some of the high-end coolers, which sell for hundreds of dollars each, were initially spotted on Canadian shores and then on beaches in Alaska and even Hawaii.
In Alaska, residents recently told the Wall Street Journal that a "search frenzy" ensued as word spread about the YETI coolers, some of which were being found in good condition despite the time spent in the ocean. One man shared his story of finding 19 of the brand's coolers, and a YETI spokesperson reportedly told media outlets that the company hopes finders will put their "near-new" coolers to good use.
If an insurance company already paid for the loss, they may be entitled to any salvage, said Patrick Barco, Manager, Ocean Marine, Burns & Wilcox, Toronto, Ontario. However, "I doubt they would want to get involved," he said, noting that the remaining value of the coolers is unclear. "The expenses involved in retrieving them would likely be far greater."
The story reinforces the importance of Ocean Cargo Insurance, said John Gambino, Cargo Manager, RB Jones Marine, New York, New York.
"Some companies take the chance, thinking that the loss is not going to happen to them, only to get caught by surprise," he said. "Ocean Cargo Insurance can be tailored to cover the risks a company wants to insure. They can have total loss coverage, or they can insure for limited perils, as well as all risks. Either way, they have peace of mind that their balance sheet is protected."
Overboard cargo causes significant losses, ship owners unlikely to fully reimburse
According to a 2020-2021 report from the World Shipping Council, the rate of international shipping containers being lost overboard each year has increased, reversing what had been a downward trend. The rate jumped by 18% between 2020 to 2021 to an average total of 1,629 containers lost per year. This may have been due in part to an unusually high number of severe weather incidents during the winter of 2020-21, the council noted.
"It is pretty common nowadays that containers are washed overboard, and this generally happens when the weather is extremely rough and it is beyond the shipping line's control," Barco said.
In April of 2021, Bloomberg reported that shipping containers were falling overboard at the fastest rate in seven years. "Whether or not the industry has turned a corner, I do not know," Gambino said. "We do not read about as many containers going overboard as often as we did three years ago, but it could be just dumb luck."
It is pretty common nowadays that containers are washed overboard, and this generally happens when the weather is extremely rough and it is beyond the shipping line's control.
- Patrick Barco, Manager, Ocean Marine, Burns & Wilcox
While overboard losses still accounted for less than 0.001% of shipments in 2021, even a single spill can lead to millions of dollars in losses. When the ONE Apus containership lost more than 1,800 containers during a storm in November of 2020, the total loss was expected to reach $200 million or more, according to Maritime Executive.
"A small loss may not really harm a company, but if they have five or 10 containers on board that vessel and they decided to take the risk themselves without insurance, then they are likely in big trouble," Barco explained. "It could be a significant loss. They may think they can rely on the steamship line to reimburse them, but it is not that easy."
This is because the ship owners generally limit their liability based on maritime law and may only pay for a fraction of the container's value. "Companies may think they will be reimbursed for the full amount of their lost cargo, but that is not the case," Barco said.
A small loss may not really harm a company, but if they have five or 10 containers on board that vessel and they decided to take the risk themselves without insurance, then they are likely in big trouble.
Ocean Cargo Insurance can cover the loss or damage of cargo due to severe weather, fire, water intrusion, theft and other causes. Most policies cover the value of the cargo plus freight, insurance and an additional 10% of the valuation, though other mark-ups can be negotiated, Gambino said.
"Some companies just want to insure for the cost of the merchandise, and other policies call for a selling-price valuation. That is something that a policyholder and their broker can negotiate," he said. "The policyholder needs to make his own economic decision. The higher the insured value, the higher the premium."
Understanding cleanup costs, liability after cargo spills
When a cargo spill occurs, recouping the value of the lost goods is not the only consideration for companies. They could also be held responsible for cleanup costs, as well as any environmental damage, injuries or other impacts of the spill. In June of 2021, a cargo ship carrying 25 tons of nitric acid caught fire and sank off the coast of Sri Lanka, raising concerns over years of potential ecological damage to the island, Newsweek reported. Plastic pollution is another major concern, with some experts calling containers lost at sea the "oil spills of our time" due to chemicals from plastics turning up on beaches, The Guardian reported in February of 2022.
Cleanup costs "could be admissible under the debris removal clause" of an Ocean Cargo Insurance policy, Barco said. However, this coverage is usually limited. "It could cost $25,000 in cleanup expenses, for example, but the policy could have a restriction, which is generally 10% of the insured value," he said. In some cases, policies could cover cleanup expenses up to the policy limit.
Some companies could need a separate Cargo Legal Liability Insurance policy to cover possible third-party injuries or property damage caused by spilled cargo, Gambino said. If the spilled cargo caused a boating accident, for example, "it is hard to say what would happen on that type of claim," so it is important for business owners to discuss the options with their insurance broker, he said.
"Not all of these containers will come ashore," Gambino pointed out. "The others are bobbing around in the ocean and could become a hazard to navigation. A smaller fishing boat could suffer serious damage from a collision with a container leading to vessel damage and loss of life. If an accident occurs, you can certainly have a question of who is responsible at that point in time."
A containership's owner will generally carry liability coverage, as well, which could respond if fallen containers cause damage to another ship, for example. "At the end of the day, it is the ship owner who has the duty to deliver the goods safely to the final destination," Barco said.
Anyone shipping products that could be hazardous to the environment should take extra precautions, Gambino added. "A YETI cooler may be considered rather nonhazardous but plenty of containers ship hazardous material," he said. "If these things get into the water, you can have an impact on the water or wildlife. Container safety is important, and what is in them is important. Most companies need liability coverage."
Aging fleets, theft among concerns for global shipping industry
Shipping companies have increased ship sizes over the years as global trade has grown, the New York Times reported in 2021, but these vessels can present additional challenges when problems occur. The Ever Given containership that blocked the Suez Canal in 2021 was in the top 1% globally for vessel size, CNN reported at the time, underscoring some of the concerns with larger ships.
"The bigger the ship, the more containers get on board, and the greater stress that the ocean, wind, waves and storms put on a vessel," Gambino said. "That creates incredible stress on the lashings that hold the containers together. As ships get bigger, we are going to lose more containers overboard."
Greater size also means the potential for more serious losses, according to Barco. "If one of them does sink, it could be a huge, huge loss to insure," he said. At the same time, an aging fleet has problems of its own. Though the vessels may be smaller, "they are more prone to the engines not working or a lack of maintenance, which could lead to breakdowns and other issues during the voyage," Barco said.
The bigger the ship, the more containers get on board, and the greater stress that the ocean, wind, waves and storms put on a vessel. … As ships get bigger, we are going to lose more containers overboard.
- John Gambino, Cargo Manager, RB Jones Marine
While severe weather will always play a role in the risk of cargo mishaps, shipping companies are responding to increasing cargo losses by better enforcing stacking standards to avoid top-heavy loads, cracking down on cargo that is improperly declared for weight or contents, and taking additional steps to prevent fires. "They have tightened security," Barco said. "The industry is now taking action and being stricter in checking these containers. They are being more proactive."
Theft is another ongoing threat in the industry, with delays during the pandemic forcing many containers to remain in ports for longer than usual. This has eased somewhat, Gambino said.
"What was terrible during the supply chain disruption was that cargo was staying in ports for 30, 60, 90 or 100 days because there were no truckers or there was no capacity on the rails because there was so much product bottlenecked in California," he said. "When a container is moving, it is hard to open the doors and steal it. We are seeing less of it as we go into a recession, but the target items that were previously COVID masks and electronics have switched over to food and necessities. If you have a target commodity, make sure you are using the right shipping company, and getting it to move from point A to point B in as short a time as possible."
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Ken Burton hosts gospel workshops
We were delighted to welcome the very talented Ken Burton to Frome College earlier this term. Ken's musical activities cover a wide range of genres and roles internationally, and he regularly directs two choirs, the London Adventist Chorale, and Croydon SDA Gospel Choir, which have featured in the BBC Songs of Praise programmes.
Ken is also a guest conductor of the newly found London Youth Choir. He has several of his choral works published by Faber Music, Oxford University Press and RSCM, and is a regular adjudicator for Choir of the Year. He works extensively as a TV judge; as one of the judges for Channel 4's Gospel Singers of the Year, BBC Songs of Praise School Choir of the Year, and was one of the judges in the 8 part BAFTA nominated series The Choir: Sing While You Work, presented by Gareth Malone.
He has appeared and worked extensively on some of the biggest programmes on British television and internationally, among them Songs Of Praise, The X Factor, Britain's Got Talent, Prom At The Palace, EastEnders and numerous others. His roles on the programmes have included performing, vocal contracting, conducting, arranging, musical directing, and production.
His inspirational gospel workshops in our Music department, were not only encouraging for our student singers to find more confidence, but they also helped grow our own choir and gave many students a cultural experience which they otherwise would not have had.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank Ken, and also the Jackdaws Music Education Trust in Great Elm, for their sponsorship and continued support of Frome College.


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Q: Multiple Drop-down's and click Styling Problems I know adding this question is a long shot from anyone even wanting to answer due to having to wade through all my JQuery script to resolve any problems I am currently experiencing, however I do not know where else to look.
Live View: https://tornhq.com/WorkingOn/Account/Management/PageBuilder/box.html
I have recently implemented so you can have more than one drop down with very slight modifications when you implement another, however I am having some problems doing the following;

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*After clicking on input field:

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*The other input field looses it's on mouse over effects

*Upon hovering over the drop down for the input field you have chosen, styles are then reverted

*Upon clicking on one input field, it's drop down, anywhere but the drop content then click in the other input field is broken.

This is my first really JQuery script whereas anything else I have done as mainly been snippets from here and there and whatnot. I don't know how to resolve these problems and I am, at this moment at a complete loss.
Thank you so very much for any time spent in helping and any help and/or advice you provide,
Best Regards,
Tim

A: You're right, lots of stuff going on here...
1) Why a mousedown and a click event handler on the same selector that essentially does the same thing?
2) instead of mouseover and mouseout, I would probably use hover, or try to use CSS only if all you are doing is modifying CSS.
3) var state = false; at line 85 is global, and cannot be uniquely used by multiple objects. If you need to set some state property on an individual element, use the data property of the element instead.
4) Remember, when using jQuery, you are normally dealing with a SET of matched elements, not just one. So you need to make sure you are dealing with the one element you want.
5) Just one example of how I might write one part of your code:
Instead of:
    $('.Row1 input:text').mouseover(function () {
        var thisParent = $(this).parent().attr("id");
        if (!FZTxtInputState) {
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I would:
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            if (!FZTxtInputState) {
                $(this).closest(".DropBtn").css({

This won't solve all your problems, but I can at least see you are trying to learn jQuery!


why do jehovah's witness halls have no windows?
Discussion in 'Personal' started by anon63, Jan 4, 2011.
Just that really. I pass two on the way to work and they are large, newish buildings which have no windows at all. It strikes me as odd and I have no idea why this is. Anyone know?
Maybe they're sponsored by Apple?
To stop "non believers" vandalising the hall.
I don't think they mention glass in the bible, probably why.
To stop them from escaping?
They can still escape through the door.
I pass four of them on my way to work.
Is it me, or are they more commonly found in quite 'rough' areas?
The two I pass are in well to do areas.
Yes, but it doesn't explain why other places of worship in rough areas DO have windows. Unbroken ones.
Wouldn't there be too many, er, witnesses?
Aaaww! I thought I was onto something!


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The arrival of intermission at Cirque du Soleli's Quidam comes as a somewhat disarming surprise. The classical circus feats and arena-worthy hippie tricks that make up the show are so packed with show-stopping moments that the dropping of jaws and clapping of hands becomes nearly perpetual. When the mid-show break occurs the applause does not crescendo. It fades slowly and unsurely, the audience only beginning to recover from a spectacle-induced stupor.
A simplistic plot attempts to tie together the dazzle assault: Zoé, a restless child unable to engage her parents, literally lets the magic into her home by opening her front door for a headless passerby. Her domestic confines dissolve and Zoé is whisked away to a gleeful world of cloud swinging and German wheeling. Her newspaper-reading, ennui-projecting parents are reluctantly whisked along with her and by the show's conclusion are united with their offspring in whimsical appreciation.
This is about as heavy a narrative as a show overloaded with clowns and gymnastics can sustain. One can't expect to pay attention to what Zoé's mother or father are doing on the sidelines while a contortionist manipulates her body around a silk ribbon while dangling in mid-air. In fact, one can't pay much attention to anything except whatever is occurring at any given moment on stage. By the time the banquine performers hurl a petite girl atop a tower of men, all memory of the solo diabolo act has dissipated. The effects are overwhelming but delightful nevertheless. It takes Zoé's parents the entire show to come around to enjoying the circus before them. It takes the audience far less time.
Quidam ran through July 28th at the Barclays Center.


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Biden's transportation department trains employees in 'anti-racism'
Training documents used by the Department of Transportation have been revealed to be informing employees and staffers that non-white people, non-citizens, and women are "oppressed" in the United States, according to Fox News.
In "anti-racism" training documents obtained by Fox News through a Freedom of Information Act request, the material encourages employees to turn the government agency into an "anti-racist multicultural organization."
The training reportedly gives charts that track and place employees into different statuses as "agents" of "privileged groups" or "targets" within "oppressed groups."
"How do we measure success in diversity work?" one slideshow reportedly asks employees. "How do we measure success in equity work?"
"None of us asked for this. None of us are responsible for the past; but all of us are responsible for how we show up in the present and for our part in creating the future," the training slideshow reportedly states. "Even as we talk about racial equity, racism is playing out." The training also explains the concepts on "individual racism," "institutional racism" and "structural racism."
Charts and a continuum are reportedly provided alongside this, giving examples of oppressors and oppression including "non-citizens" oppressed by "citizens" via "nationalism," "cisgender men" as oppressors of "cisgender women," "Trans*" and "intersex" individuals via sexism, and "middle aged" people as oppressors of "youth and elders" via "ageism."
The training also states that simply choosing not to be racist is not enough, and that "Attempting to suppress or deny biased thoughts can actually increase bias action rather than eradicate it." The training reportedly took place on May 3, 2021, according to dates listed on the training documents.
The department is headed by Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg, who had been on parental leave for around two months since the birth of his and husband Chasten's newborn son and daughter in August. He returned back to a supply chain crisis, though has said he came online for major agency decisions and matters that could not be delegated during the first four weeks of his leave.


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Seniors toss their caps into the air after graduation.
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CCHS teacher Tom Fleming, who is retiring this year, plays the guitar with the choir during graduation.
Allison Lister waves to her family while walking down the track on Friday.
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Seniors are in a joyous mood as the graduation ceremony begin.
Brandon Sanders, an assistant coach at Fallon, turns to the school board during his keynote speech during Friday's graduation ceremony.
The senior class presents an Honorary Diploma to the family of Taylar Hutchings, who passed away about four years ago.
Motulalo Otuafi hugs his daughter, Leilani, after the graduation ceremony.
Madison Blea walks off the stage after receiving her diploma during Friday night's graduation ceremony.
Shelby Chard, right, waves while walking with Aspen Steelmon in Friday's graduation ceremony.
Adriana Hannen, left, and Sammy Hines take a selfie before Friday night's graduation ceremony.
From left, Brothers Brenden and Bryce Larsen and Jace Harmon were all smiles before the graduation ceremony began.
Churchill County High School's Class of 2019 left a legacy that occurs once or twice for every generation.
Numerous achievements in the arts, state athletic titles and more than $2.5 million in scholarships … the Fallon students achieved success in both the classroom and on the court or field of competition, whether it was sports, dancing, Junior ROTC or band.
The spirit of the night energized the graduation's beginning as a flyover by a Longhorns Search and Rescue helicopter from Naval air Station Fallon followed the singing of "The Star Spangled Banner."
Co-valedictorian Lauryn Mulac, the top student in the Jump Start program, looked back at the joys of being a student.
"Everyone says that high school is the easiest part of our lives; however, we all know how stressful it was even though it was still a lot of fun," she said.
"It has been quite the adventure for all of us. And I know I sound cliché, but sometimes the cliché just works. We all have made many memories here that I know we'll cherish for a long time. We may remember the stress and anxiety that we felt about important projects and finals, but above all, we will remember the friends we made and the great times we had."
The senior class that numbered more than 240 students excelled in Jump Start, a program that began with Western Nevada College and local high school entering into a partnership where students could obtain both high-school and college credits. As a result, many students last week earned both two-year associate degrees and a high-school diploma.
"I started the JumpStart program in my junior year and got to experience college while still being in high school," Mulac said. "It was a very rewarding program since many of my fellow JumpStart students and I have recently graduated with our Associate Degrees."
She added the two-year journey included late nights and stressing over assignments. Sometimes, procrastination resulted in burning the midnight oil.
"We all got to experience the extensive work college throws at you, and at times, we felt like we were drowning in all of the assignments and their due dates," Mulac explained. "There never seemed to be any time to relax and just breath, but we made it to the end. We couldn't have done it without all the support that came from those closest to us though."
Co-valedictorian Stephanie Therianos represented the overall senior class an said each person has a unique gift for learning.
"I believe that everyone has a specific type of aptitude that can help promote success in life regardless of perceived academic performance," said Therianos, who was the student commander of JROTC. "This doesn't mean that future graduates should slack off — I say that it's important to find your inclination and to develop it with perseverance; in turn, finding your path that leads to the most fulfillment."
Therianos urged her classmates to follow their passions as they plot the future but to enjoy the night's graduation ceremony.
"Celebrate this occasion because there's no better point in our standing where we're all together and still connected as this moment," she said.
Students Angelo Vann and Logan Rochester had mixed feelings about graduation.
"It's a blessing that I am here," said Vann, who's undecided on his future plans. "It's so exciting that I got a feeling inside that wants to make me cry."
Vann thought the year went by fast. Rochester, though, said he didn't think graduation would come.
"It's taken forever," said Rochester, who will attend Truckee Meadows Community College to become a computer technician.
He said graduation marks the start of a new chapter, a progression of everyone's lives.
Brandon Sanders, a former university football player and currently a coach with CCHS, served as this year's graduation speaker. He interspersed his remarks between inspiration and personal experience in learning more about himself.
"The atmosphere is right," he said of the commencement ceremony. "It's all about energy."
Sanders had the seniors stand up and shout their approval of not only themselves but also of the graduation event. He said the night was about excellence in how the seniors separate themselves from average
"Be passionate," Sanders urged seniors by having them stand again to let Northern Nevada know who they are. He said being a nobody and adversity can't their passion away.
First, Sanders said he's a nobody, but he once thought he was a "somebody" until adversity affected his life.
"Adversity stripped me," he said. "The first time in life, I looked in the mirror not as an athlete but as a person."
Adversity, he added, changed his perspective.
"I'm a firm believer everything happens for a reason … good, bad or ugly," he pointed out, telling seniors to understand the magnitude of their graduation day.
Sanders, a native of Atlanta, Georgia, and his wife came to the Lahontan Valley in 2013 when she received orders from the U.S. Navy to report to Fallon. Their original plan was to stay for three years, which expanded to almost six year because she transferred to the Reserves.
"We have embraced this community because this community has embraced us," he said. "We are very appreciative, and we love the community."
Sanders told the senior that they are entering a new season, a new chapter in their lives. He said the changes may be uncomfortable because each person creates his or her own destiny, and everyone has a different path to move ahead "from this day forward."
Sanders presented three rhetorical questions to the seniors: Who are you? What is your why? and Are you committed.
"Successful leaders balance pride with humility and absolute pride with performance," he said, adding this combination leads to the road to humility.
Sanders illustrated his comments with personal background of how he lost a football scholarship at the University of Mississippi but found renewed hope and a second chance at Nicholls State University.
His said his value changed for the better and told seniors they are also valuable.
"Don't let anyone take that away," he said.
During the graduation ceremony, the seniors recognized the family of Taylar Hutchings and presented an honorary diploma on her behalf. Hutchings died in March 2015; they presented the Senior Class gift to the school; and recognized two teachers who are retiring, Music teacher Tom Fleming and Dean of Students John Johnson. Fleming's choir, Minor Details, sung "A Million Dreams" and the national anthem. Pastor Jimmy F. Myers of the Christian Life Center gave the invocation, and Motulalo Otuafi delivered the benediction.
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Last children's home faces axe
FLOODY CAT-ASTROPHE - Two of the soggy moggies rescued by the team
THE doors could soon be closing forever on the last council-run children's home in town.
The proposal to shut Liebenrood Road Children's Home is part of the authority's policy to place children in its care with foster families rather than in homes
But Tory councillor Richard Willis who represents the Liebenrood Road area is concerned about the plan to close the facility which currently looks after three youngsters.
He said: "I visit the home regularly and it is always full. It used to have six beds and that was reduced to three last year.
"I understand that very recently a fourth child was housed there in excess of the official number.
"I expect to have a briefing on this subject from Terry Rich, the director of social services.
"The borough policy is to care for as many children as possible through foster carers and eventually adoption and non-one would disagree with that
"But I believe that there will always be a need for the council to have its own facility. If we don't we will have to use private providers.
"That will mean, I believe, that more children will have to be sent out of the area.
"What I believe will also happen will be that the private providers will put up their prices when they know that the council has no alternative.
"I am concerned about this proposal and I would need to find out a lot more about it before I could support it."
On Monday the council cabinet will discuss a plan to stop any further long-term placements in the home and to close it later this year.
A spokesman for Reading Borough Council said there are currently three children in the home, all under the age of 16. Two of them are unaccompanied asylum seekers.
If the Liebenrood Road home is closed, the council would initially save up to £187,000 a year but to replace the service it would be necessary to employ at least two fee paid foster carers and an extra person in the fostering team staff to recruit foster carers.
Liebenrood Road is currently used for emergency placement for children over 12.
The council currently pays between £700 and £2,000 a week to place children with a foster carer or in private residential care.


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Upfront payments are slightly less than what Apple charges. An iPhone XR for example starts at $738, while an XS begins at $984. Those models would normally cost $749 and $999.
Visible's main selling point is a $40 all-unlimited plan with access to Verizon's 4G LTE network. Data, though, is limited to 5 megabits per second, far below what the network is capable of.
"Select markets" have access to a new Visible Protect add-on for coverage of loss, theft, and damage, including accidents. This costs $10 or $12 per month depending on the iPhone, but also includes AppleCare, with associated perks such as service at Apple stores and rapid replacements. A $29 fee applies for accidental screen damage, but that goes up to $99 for other accidents, and loss or theft requires a payout of $199 or $280, again depending on the device.
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A few weeks ago, I mentioned my goal to pay off one of my husband's student loans by April 15. I am pleased to report that we paid off the loan on April 2.
How did we do it? We used stretch goals.
When businesses set benchmarks for revenue or profit projections, there are typically two goals that are created: the goal and the stretch goal.
A goal is a target figure that should be obtained based on the plan.
A stretch goal is a much harder goal to achieve but is still attainable. It is a stretch!
In our house, we use this same technique. I knew we could pay off the loan by the middle of May based on our income projections. I also knew that if I worked really hard and stayed focused during tax season, I could get all the work finished and collect enough receivables to pay off the loan by April 15.
Whenever I wanted to slack off, I thought of the stretch goal. It kept me motivated to keep going. I knew we could hit the goal, but I really wanted that stretch goal.
Stretch goals can be used in all aspects of life.
Maybe your goal is to spend $400 a month on groceries but your stretch goal is $300.
Maybe your goal is to write 1,000 words a day but your stretch goal is 2,000.
Have a goal to contact 25 new leads for your business this month? A stretch goal could be 40.
Stretch goals are great because they make you raise the bar. When I use them, I find that I almost always hit my goal and go farther.
How could you use stretch goals in your life?