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Conference committee rejects indexing of gas tax for future years
Thu., April 9, 2015
Back at the table, the House-Senate conference committee on transportation funding picked up where it left off at its last break – talking about possible indexing of the gas tax in the future. House Transportation Chairman Joe Palmer, R-Meridian, said, "As good as it sounds," he thought indexing would create problems for distributors and others. "I don't think we can go there with that," he said.
Sen. Bert Brackett, R-Rogerson, said, "I'll take that as a no. That leads us to the level of the tax."
Palmer said while he prefers 5 cents, he'd suggest four cents next year, plus another 2 cents the following year, for a total of 6 cents. "I would make a valid attempt to get my floor to move that on," he said.
Sen. Dean Cameron, R-Rupert, said the state will need to look at indexing eventually. "The sooner you address it, the better," he said. He said as far as revenue to be raised for roads, "Our desire is to hit in that $125 million to $150 million range." He suggested: A 4-cent increase next year; 2 cents more two years from now; another 2 cents four years from now; and another 2 cents six years from now. "That would create the package that generates the same level of dollars," Cameron said. He added to Palmer, "I know that your body is willing to pass 7 cents because they already did, they already made that vote."
Brackett said, "We've got the surplus eliminator, we've got the general fund money for the roads too, so that's a trade-off."
Palmer said, "The reason they voted for that 7 cents tax was because it was a major tax cut, in the grocery tax. … Seven cents would not sell today, because … now we're talking about adding taxes. There's no tax cuts on the table." Cameron countered, "I understand that you have introduced a tax reduction package today, with the grocery tax credit." He also pointed to other, smaller tax cuts lawmakers already have approved. "We did it in piecemeal, rather than an overall policy."
By Betsy Z. Russell
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Low Power, Low Cost 2.5 V Reference AD680
Low Power, Low Cost
2.5 V Reference
The AD680 is a band gap voltage reference that provides a fixed
2.5 V output from inputs between 4.5 V and 36 V. The
architecture of the AD680 enables the reference to be operated
at a very low quiescent current while still realizing excellent dc
characteristics and noise performance. Trimming of the high
stability thin-film resistors is performed for initial accuracy and
temperature coefficient, resulting in low errors over temperature.
The precision dc characteristics of the AD680 make it ideal for
use as a reference for DACs that require an external precision
reference. The device is also ideal for ADCs and, in general, can
offer better performance than the standard on-chip references.
Based upon its low quiescent current, which rivals that of many
incomplete 2-terminal references, the AD680 is recommended
for low power applications, such as hand-held, battery-operated
A temperature output pin is provided on the 8-lead package
versions of the AD680. The temperature output pin provides an
output voltage that varies linearly with temperature and allows
the AD680 to be configured as a temperature transducer while
providing a stable 2.5 V output.
The AD680 is available in five grades. The AD680AN is specified for operation from −40°C to +85°C, while the AD680JN is
specified for 0°C to 70°C operation. Both the AD680AN and
AD680JN are available in 8-lead PDIP packages. The AD680AR
is specified for operation from −40°C to +85°C, while the
AD680JR is specified for 0°C to 70°C operation. Both are
available in 8-lead SOIC packages. The AD680JT is specified for
0°C to 70°C operation and is available in a 3-pin TO-92
CONNECTION DIAGRAMS
TP* 1
+VIN 2
TP*
6 VOUT
5 NC
NC = NO CONNECT
* TP DENOTES FACTORY TEST POINT.
NO CONNECTIONS SHOULD BE MADE
TO THESE PINS.
Low quiescent current at 250 μA max
Laser trimmed to high accuracy
2.5 V ± 5 mV max (AN, AR grades)
Trimmed temperature coefficient
20 ppm/°C max (AN, AR grades)
Low noise at 8 μV p-p from 0.1 Hz to 10 Hz
250 nV/√Hz wideband
Temperature output pin (N, R packages)
Available in three package styles
8-lead PDIP, 8-lead SOIC, and 3-pin TO-92
Figure 1. 8-Lead PDIP and 8-Lead SOIC Pin Configuration
BOTTOM VIEW
+VIN VOUT GND
Figure 2. Connection Diagram TO-92
1. High Accuracy.
The AD680 band gap reference operates on a very low
quiescent current which rivals that of many 2-terminal
references. This makes the complete, higher accuracy AD680
ideal for use in power-sensitive applications.
2. Low Errors.
Laser trimming of both initial accuracy and temperature coefficients results in low errors over temperature without the use
of external components. The AD680AN and AD680AR have
a maximum variation of 6.25 mV between −40°C and +85°C.
3. Low Noise.
The AD680 noise is low, typically 8 μV p-p from 0.1 Hz to
10 Hz. Spectral density is also low, typically 250 nV/√Hz.
4. Temperature Transducer.
The temperature output pin on the 8-lead package versions
enables the AD680 to be configured as a temperature
transducer.
5. Low Cost.
PDIP packaging provides machine insertability, while SOIC
packaging provides surface-mount capability. TO-92
packaging offers a cost-effective alternative to 2-terminal
references, offering a complete solution in the same package
in which 2-terminal references are usually found.
Rev. H
Information furnished by Analog Devices is believed to be accurate and reliable.
However, no responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its use, nor for any
infringements of patents or other rights of third parties that may result from its use.
Specifications subject to change without notice. No license is granted by implication
or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices. Trademarks and
registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106, U.S.A.
©2005 Analog Devices, Inc. All rights reserved.
Specifications..................................................................................... 3
Load Regulation ............................................................................8
Absolute Maximum Ratings............................................................ 4
Temperature Performance............................................................8
Output Protection ........................................................................ 4
Temperature Output Pin ..............................................................9
ESD Caution.................................................................................. 4
Differential Temperature Transducer .........................................9
Pin Configuration and Connection Diagram............................... 5
Low Power, Low Voltage Reference for Data Converters ........9
Theory of Operation ........................................................................ 6
4.5 V Reference from a 5 V Supply .......................................... 10
Applying the AD680 .................................................................... 6
Voltage Regulator for Portable Equipment ............................. 10
Noise Performance ....................................................................... 6
Outline Dimensions ....................................................................... 11
Turn-on Time................................................................................ 7
Ordering Guide .......................................................................... 12
Dynamic Performance................................................................. 7
8/05—Rev. G to Rev. H
Changes to Ordering Guide ..........................................................11
12/04—Rev. F to Rev. G
Updated Format ................................................................. Universal
5/04—Rev. E to Rev. F
Changes to ORDERING GUIDE ...................................................3
5/03—Rev. D to Rev. E
Added ESD Caution ..........................................................................3
Changes to Figure 20.........................................................................7
Updated OUTLINE DIMENSIONS ...............................................8
7/01—Rev. C to Rev. D
Changes to SPECIFICATIONS........................................................2
Changes to ORDERING GUIDE ....................................................3
Table I added ......................................................................................6
Rev. H | Page 2 of 12
TA = 25°C, VIN = 5 V, unless otherwise noted. Specifications in boldface are tested on all production units at final electrical test. Results
from these tests are used to calculate outgoing quality levels. All minimum and maximum specifications are guaranteed.
Output Voltage, VO
Initial Accuracy, VOERR
OUTPUT VOLTAGE DRIFT 1
0°C to 70°C
−40°C to +85°C
LINE REGULATION
4.5 V ≤ +VIN ≤ 15 V
(@ TMIN to TMAX)
15 V ≤ +VIN ≤ 36 V
LOAD REGULATION
0 < IOUT < 10 mA
QUIESCENT CURRENT
OUTPUT NOISE
0.1 Hz to 10 Hz
Spectral Density, 100 Hz
CAPACITIVE LOAD
SHORT-CIRCUIT CURRENT TO GROUND
TEMPERATURE PIN
Voltage Output @ 25°C
Output Resistance
Specified Performance
Operating Performance 2
AD680AN/AD680AR
AD680JN/AD680JR
−0.20
ppm/°C
μV/V
μV/mA
μA
μV p-p
nV/√Hz
ppm/1,000 hr
mV/°C
kΩ
AD680JT
°C
Maximum output voltage drift is guaranteed for all packages.
The operating temperature range is defined as the temperature extremes at which the device will still function. Parts may deviate from their specified performance
outside their specified temperature range.
VIN to Ground
Power Dissipation (25°C)
Lead Temperature (Soldering, 10 sec)
Package Thermal Resistance θJA (All Packages)
−65°C to +125°C
300°C
120°C/W
Stresses above those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings
may cause permanent damage to the device. This is a stress
rating only; functional operation of the device at these or any
other conditions above those indicated in the operational
section of this specification is not implied. Exposure to absolute
maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect
device reliability.
OUTPUT PROTECTION
Output safe for indefinite short to GND and momentary short
to −VIN.
ESD CAUTION
ESD (electrostatic discharge) sensitive device. Electrostatic charges as high as 4000 V readily accumulate on
the human body and test equipment and can discharge without detection. Although this product features
proprietary ESD protection circuitry, permanent damage may occur on devices subjected to high energy
electrostatic discharges. Therefore, proper ESD precautions are recommended to avoid performance
degradation or loss of functionality.
PIN CONFIGURATIONS AND FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS
VOUT
Figure 4. Connection Diagram
Table 3. Pin Function Descriptions
Pin No.
+VIN
Test Point. A factory test point. No connections are made to these pins.
Input Voltage.
Temperature Output.
Ground.
No Connect.
Output Voltage.
Band gap references are the high performance solution for low
supply voltage operation. A typical precision band gap consists
of a reference core and buffer amplifier. Based on a new, patented band gap reference design (Figure 5), the AD680 merges
the amplifier and the core band gap function to produce a
compact, complete precision reference.
Central to the device is a high gain amplifier with an intentionally
large proportional to absolute temperature (PTAT) input offset.
This offset is controlled by the area ratio of the amplifier input
pair, Q1 and Q2, and is developed across Resistor R1. Transistor
Q12's base emitter voltage has a complementary to absolute
temperature (CTAT) characteristic. Resistor R2 and the parallel
combination of Resistor R3 and Resistor R4 "multiply" the PTAT
voltage across the R1 resistor. Trimming the R3 and R4 resistors
to the proper ratio produces a temperature invariant of 2.5 V at
the output. The result is an accurate, stable output voltage
accomplished with a minimum number of components.
Reference outputs are frequently required to handle fast
transients caused by input switching networks, commonly
found in ADCs and measurement instrumentation equipment.
Many of the dynamic problems associated with this situation
can be minimized with a few simple techniques. Using a series
resistor between the reference output and the load tends to
"decouple" the reference output from the transient source, or a
relatively large capacitor connected from the reference output to
ground can serve as a charge storage element to absorb and
deliver charge as required by the dynamic load. A 50 nF capacitor is recommended for the AD680 in this case; this is large
enough to store the required charge, but small enough not to
disrupt the stability of the reference.
The 8-lead PDIP and 8-lead SOIC packaged versions of the
AD680 also provide a temperature output pin. The voltage on
this pin is nominally 596 mV at 25°C. This pin provides an
output linearly proportional to temperature with a
characteristic of 2 mV/°C.
NOISE PERFORMANCE
The noise generated by the AD680 is typically less than 8 μV p-p
over the 0.1 Hz to 10 Hz band. Figure 6 shows the 0.1 Hz to 10 Hz
noise of a typical AD680. The noise measurement is made with a
band-pass filter made of a 1-pole high-pass filter, with a corner
frequency at 0.1 Hz, and a 2-pole low-pass filter, with a corner
frequency at 12.6 Hz, to create a filter with a 9.922 Hz bandwidth.
1×
5μV
Figure 5. Schematic Diagram
APPLYING THE AD680
The AD680 is simple to use in virtually all precision reference
applications. When power is applied to +VIN and the GND pin
is tied to ground, VOUT provides a 2.5 V output. The AD680
typically requires less than 250 μA of current when operating
from a supply of 4.5 V to 36 V.
To operate the AD680, the +VIN pin must be bypassed to the
GND pin with a 0.1 μF capacitor tied as close to the AD680 as
possible. Although the ground current for the AD680 is small,
typically 195 μA, a direct connection should be made between
the AD680 GND pin and the system ground plane.
Figure 6. 0.1 Hz to 10 Hz Noise
Noise in a 300 kHz bandwidth is approximately 800 μV p-p.
Figure 7 shows the broadband noise of a typical AD680.
500μV
In some applications, a varying load may be both resistive and
capacitive in nature, or the load may be connected to the
AD680 by a long capacitive cable.
50μs
0.1μF
Figure 9. Transient Load Test Circuit
Figure 7. Broadband Noise at 300 kHz
TURN-ON TIME
Upon application of power (cold start), the time required for
the output voltage to reach its final value within a specified error
band is defined as the turn-on settling time. Two components
normally associated with this are the time for the active circuits
to settle, and the time for the thermal gradients on the chip to
stabilize. The turn-on settling time of the AD680 is about 20 μs
to within 0.025% of its final value, as shown in Figure 8.
1mV
5μs
50mV
Figure 10. Large Scale Transient Response
Figure 8. Turn-On Settling Time
The AD680 thermal settling characteristic benefits from its
compact design. Once initial turn-on is achieved, the output
linearly approaches its final value; the output is typically within
0.01% of its final value after 25 ms.
DYNAMIC PERFORMANCE
The output stage of the amplifier is designed to provide the
AD680 with static and dynamic load regulation superior to
less complete references. Figure 9 to Figure 11 display the characteristics of the AD680 output amplifier driving a 0 mA to
10 mA load. Longer settling times result if the reference is
forced to sink any transient current.
Figure 11. Fine Scale Settling for Transient Load
1000pF
The AD680 is designed for reference applications where temperature performance is important. Extensive temperature
testing and characterization ensure that the device's performance
is maintained over the specified temperature range.
TEMPERATURE PERFORMANCE
Figure 12. Capacitive Load Transient Response Test Circuit
Figure 13 displays the output amplifier characteristics driving a
1,000 pF, 0 mA to 10 mA load.
Some confusion exists in the area of defining and specifying
reference voltage error over temperature. Historically, references
have been characterized using a maximum deviation per degree
centigrade, that is, ppm/°C. However, because of nonlinearities
in temperature characteristics that originated in standard Zener
references (such as "S" type characteristics), most manufacturers now use a maximum limit error band approach to specify
devices. This technique involves measuring the output at three
or more different temperatures to specify an output voltage
error band.
SLOPE = TC
VOLTS (V)
VMAX – VMIN
(TMAX – TMIN) × 2.5V × 10–6
2.501 – 2.498
(85°C – (–40°C)) × 2.5V × 10–6
= 9.6ppm/°C
Figure 13. Output Response with Capacitive Load
Figure 15 shows a typical output voltage drift for the AD680AN/
AD680AR and illustrates the test methodology. The box in
Figure 15 is bounded on the left and right sides by the operating temperature extremes, and on the top and bottom by the
maximum and minimum output voltages measured over the
operating temperature range.
100μs
TEMPERATURE (°C)
Figure 15. Typical AD680AN/AD680AR Temperature Drift
Figure 14 depicts the load regulation characteristics of
the AD680.
The maximum height of the box for the appropriate temperature
range and device grade is shown in Table 4. Duplication of these
results requires a combination of high accuracy and stable temperature control in a test system. Evaluation of the AD680 will
produce a curve similar to that in Figure 15, but output readings
could vary depending upon the test equipment used.
Table 4. Maximum Output Change in mV
Figure 14. Typical Load Regulation Characteristics
Device Grade
AD680AN
Maximum Output Change (mV)
TEMPERATURE OUTPUT PIN
The 8-lead package versions of the AD680 provide a temperature output pin on Pin 3 of each device. The output of Pin 3
(TEMP) is a voltage that varies linearly with temperature. VTEMP
at 25°C is 596 mV, and the temperature coefficient is 2 mV/°C.
Figure 16 shows the output of this pin over temperature.
The temperature pin has an output resistance of 12 kΩ and is
capable of sinking or sourcing currents of up to 5 μA without
disturbing the reference output. This enables the TEMP pin to
be buffered by many inexpensive operational amplifiers that
have bias currents below this value.
The AD7701 is an ADC that is well-suited for the AD680.
Figure 18 shows the AD680 used as the reference for this
converter. The AD7701 is a 16-bit ADC with on-chip digital
filtering intended for the measurement of wide dynamic range
and low frequency signals, such as those representing chemical,
physical, or biological processes. It contains a charge balancing
(Σ–Δ) ADC, a calibration microcontroller with on-chip static
RAM, a clock oscillator, and a serial communications port.
This entire circuit runs on ±5 V supplies. The power dissipation
of the AD7701 is typically 25 mW and, when combined with
the power dissipation of the AD680 (1 mW), the entire circuit
consumes just 26 mW of power.
The AD680 has a number of features that make it ideally suited
for use with ADCs and DACs. The low supply voltage required
makes it possible to use the AD680 with today's converters that
run on 5 V supplies without having to add a higher supply
voltage for the reference. The low quiescent current (195 μA),
combined with the completeness and accuracy of the AD680,
make it ideal for low power applications, such as hand-held,
battery-operated meters.
+5V
10μF
AVDD
Figure 16. TEMP Pin Transfer Characteristics
DIFFERENTIAL TEMPERATURE TRANSDUCER
Figure 17 shows a differential temperature transducer that can
be used to measure temperature changes in the environment of
the AD680. This circuit operates from a 5 V supply. The
temperature-dependent voltage from the TEMP pin of the
AD680 is amplified by a factor of 5 to provide wider full-scale
range and more current sourcing capability. An exact gain of 5
can be achieved by adjusting the trim potentiometer until the
output varies by 10 mV/°C. To minimize resistance changes
with temperature, use resistors with low temperature
coefficients, such as metal film resistors.
DRDY
SCLK
BP/UP
AGND
ΔVOUT
= 10mV/°C
ΔT
SERIAL DATA
CLKOUT
DVSS
Figure 18. Low Power, Low Voltage Supply Reference
for the AD7701 16-Bit ADC
6.98kΩ
SERIAL CLOCK
CLKIN
DGND
READ (TRANSMIT)
DATA READY
AVSS
VREF
DVDD
Figure 17. Differential Temperature Transducer
TEMP PIN VOLTAGE (mV)
LOW POWER, LOW VOLTAGE REFERENCE FOR
4.5 V REFERENCE FROM A 5 V SUPPLY
The AD680 can be used to provide a low power, 4.5 V reference,
as shown in Figure 19. In addition to the AD680, the circuit
uses a low power op amp and a transistor in a feedback configuration that provides a regulated 4.5 V output for a power
supply voltage as low as 4.7 V. The high quality tantalum 10 μF
capacitor (C1) in parallel with the ceramic 0.1 μF capacitor (C2)
and the 3.9 Ω resistor (R5) ensure a low output impedance up to
approximately 50 MHz (see Figure 19).
4.7V TO 15V
3.9Ω
2.5kΩ
2kΩ
+IN
The AD680 is ideal for providing a stable, low cost, low power
reference voltage in portable equipment power supplies.
Figure 20 shows how the AD680 can be used in a voltage
regulator that not only has low output noise (as compared to a
switch mode design) and low power, but it also has a very fast
recovery after current surges. Some caution should be taken in
the selection of the output capacitors. Too high an ESR (effective
series resistance) could endanger the stability of the circuit. A solid
tantalum capacitor, 16 V or higher, and an aluminum electrolytic capacitor, 10 V or higher, are recommended for C1 and C2,
respectively. Also, the path from the ground side of C1 and C2
to the ground side of R1 should be kept as short as possible.
6V +
LEAD-ACID
Figure 19. 4.5 V Reference Running from a Single 5 V Supply
VOUT 6
402kΩ 1%
Figure 20. Voltage Regulator for Portable Equipment
Rev. H | Page 10 of 12
1000μF
VOLTAGE REGULATOR FOR PORTABLE
OUTLINE DIMENSIONS
0.400 (10.16)
0.365 (9.27)
5.00 (0.1968)
3.80 (0.1497) 1
4 5.80 (0.2284)
COPLANARITY
SEATING 0.31 (0.0122)
× 45°
8°
0.25 (0.0098) 0° 1.27 (0.0500)
COMPLIANT TO JEDEC STANDARDS MS-001-BA
CONTROLLING DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES; MILLIMETER DIMENSIONS
(IN PARENTHESES) ARE ROUNDED-OFF INCH EQUIVALENTS FOR
REFERENCE ONLY AND ARE NOT APPROPRIATE FOR USE IN DESIGN.
CORNER LEADS MAY BE CONFIGURED AS WHOLE OR HALF LEADS.
Figure 22. 8-Lead Plastic Dual In-Line Package [PDIP]
Narrow Body
(N-8)
Dimensions shown in inches and (millimeters)
0.019 (0.482)
Figure 21. 8-Lead Standard Small Outline Package [SOIC]
(R-8)
Dimensions show in millimeters and (inches)
COMPLIANT TO JEDEC STANDARDS MS-012AA
CONTROLLING DIMENSIONS ARE IN MILLIMETERS; INCH DIMENSIONS
(IN PARENTHESES) ARE ROUNDED-OFF MILLIMETER EQUIVALENTS FOR
REFERENCE ONLY AND ARE NOT APPROPRIATE FOR USE IN DESIGN
0.500 (12.70) MIN
COMPLIANT TO JEDEC STANDARDS TO-226AA
(IN PARENTHESES) ARE ROUNDED-OFF EQUIVALENTS FOR
Figure 23. 3-Pin Plastic Header-Style Package [TO-92]
(T-3)
AD680AR
AD680AR-REEL
AD680AR-REEL7
AD680ARZ 1
AD680ARZ-REEL71
AD680JR
AD680JR-REEL7
AD680JRZ1
AD680JRZ-REEL71
AD680ANZ1
AD680JNZ1
AD680JTZ1
VO (V)
(mV) (%)
(ppm/°C)
Z = Pb-free part.
©2005 Analog Devices, Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks
and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
C00813–0–8/05(H)
Package Option
Parts per
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Hospice of the Valley is honored to nominate Jennie Magid for the 2016 Silicon Valley Excellence in Healthcare Award for her lifelong dedication to providing hospice care and end-of-life services in Santa Clara County. As the founder of not-for-profit Hospice of the Valley (HOV) in San Jose, Jennie is a pioneer and leader in the hospice industry.
Jennie established the HOV founding committee in 1976 to honor the memory of her husband, George Joseph Magid, M.D. Dr. Magid specialized in internal medicine, endocrinology and metabolic disease at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) and Stanford University Medical Center, and was an active member of the community. He helped to establish the Diabetes Society of Santa Clara Valley as a member of the founding committee.
As a new widow and mother of three young children, Jennie was determined to help other families who were going through the same end-of-life experiences.
"I started Hospice of the Valley because I noticed during my husband's illness that other families didn't have the same support system that we had during this difficult time in our lives. I was compelled to establish an organization that would provide quality end-of-life services to other terminally ill patients and their families in Silicon Valley," she explains.
Jennie's unique talent of building relationships and communicating her vision for hospice care allowed her to gather the right people to help build her dream. She engaged a group of friends and colleagues to start planning for the hospice, originally named Project Journey.
After planning for five years with her supporters, HOV opened in 1979. In the initial stages, it took about a year for the group to get 501-C3 non-profit status, operating under the umbrella of Catholic Social Services. After the first year, HOV gained 501-C3 status and was operating on its own.
At the beginning, the staff was an all-volunteer team of physicians, nurses, respite workers, a social worker and a chaplain. Original funding came from the Junior League of San Jose with an $18,000 grant for a patient care coordinator and a public relations campaign. During the first year of operation, the realization of Jennie's vision meant that 41 families received hospice care.
Hospice of the Valley has grown to employ a team of more than 100 hospice professionals, with an estimated annual payroll of $6,750,000. Over the past 36 years, Hospice of the Valley has provided care to over 35,000 Silicon Valley residents, and continues to benefit from Jennie's vision, commitment and dedication. In 2015, donors gave more than $1 million to support HOV's hospice and grief support programs.
Today, Hospice of the Valley continues to offer compassionate hospice care and grief support to all residents of Santa Clara County, regardless of ability to pay. On Sept. 1, 2015, HOV joined forces with Sutter Care at Home. Founded in 1906, Sutter Care at Home is part of the not-for-profit Sutter Health network and delivers high-quality home care to more than 150,000 patients in 27 Northern California counties each year. This collaboration enhances Hospice of the Valley's ability to continue to provide high-quality hospice care and grief support services for a long time into the future.
Jennie remains actively involved with Hospice of the Valley and in the community. She continues to advocate for end-of-life care; contributes to new ideas about how hospice can integrate the healing arts for patients, caregivers and volunteers; works with HOV leadership to collaborate on hospice management; and supports fundraising events and the HOV Volunteer Service League.
Jennie's career accomplishments are numerous. She served on several community boards and committees in Silicon Valley, including O'Connor Hospital, a not-for-profit Health Trust grants committee, Villa Montalvo Historical Library and Youth Science Institute, and community arts organizations .
She has been honored with several leadership awards, including the Santa Clara County Medical Society's Citizen's Award for establishing Hospice of the Valley, and the Human Services Outstanding Service Award at Tandem Computers. Jennie created Tandem's Corporate Philanthropy Program, and instituted many programs benefitting the local community, as well as worldwide where Tandem had other offices.
Thanks to the vision and lifelong contributions of founder Jennie Magid, and the volunteers and professionals who have lovingly cared for thousands of patients and families in hospice care, Hospice of the Valley continues its legacy of compassionate end-of-life care in Silicon Valley.


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Q: Content quickly disappears Working on building my first android app, and I have a simple button that should get the location of the user(and save it in a DB). When I click this, the page I want to load does but it quickly disappears after the information is saved in the DB. I'm sure this is something simple, but for the life of me I can't get the new activity to stay put. The basic question is how do I get the textview with ACTIVE to stay on screen after the button is clicked from the first bit of code below.
Here is the button in the java class to start the activity:
public class WalkerMain extends ActionBarActivity implements View.OnClickListener{
    private Button mActive;
    public String user = null;
    public Integer user_id = 0;
    protected void onCreate(Bundle savedInstanceState) {
        super.onCreate(savedInstanceState);
        setContentView(R.layout.walker_app);
        Bundle extras = getIntent().getExtras();

        if (extras != null) {
            user = extras.getString("user");
            user_id = extras.getInt("user_id");
            Log.d("In WalkerMain!", user);
        }
        Toolbar toolbar = (Toolbar) findViewById(R.id.toolbar);
        if (toolbar != null) {
            setSupportActionBar(toolbar);
        }
        mActive = (Button) findViewById(R.id.go_active);
        // register listeners
        mActive.setOnClickListener(this);
    }
    @Override
    public void onClick(View v) {
        // TODO Auto-generated method stub
                Intent i = new Intent(this, WalkerActive.class);
                i.putExtra("user", user);
                i.putExtra("user_id", user_id);
                startActivity(i);

        }
    }

And the activity that updates the user information and should just display a simple textbox on the contentview.
public class WalkerActive extends ActionBarActivity implements
        GoogleApiClient.ConnectionCallbacks,
        GoogleApiClient.OnConnectionFailedListener,
        LocationListener
{

    private ProgressDialog pDialog;

    //ids
    private static final String TAG_SUCCESS = "success";
    private static final String TAG_MESSAGE = "message";
    public Double lat, lon;
    public Integer radius = 0;
    public String user = null;
    public Integer user_id = null;
    public JSONParser jsonParser = new JSONParser();

    private static final String UPDATE_URL = "...";
    private final String TAG = "APP";

    private TextView mLocationView;

    private GoogleApiClient mGoogleApiClient;

    @Override
    protected void onCreate(Bundle savedInstanceState) {
        super.onCreate(savedInstanceState);
        setContentView(R.layout.walker_active);
        Toolbar toolbar = (Toolbar) findViewById(R.id.toolbar);
        if (toolbar != null) {
            setSupportActionBar(toolbar);
        }

        mGoogleApiClient = new GoogleApiClient.Builder(this)
                .addApi(LocationServices.API)
                .addConnectionCallbacks(this)
                .addOnConnectionFailedListener(this)
                .build();
    }

    @Override
    protected void onStart() {
        super.onStart();
        // Connect the client.
        mGoogleApiClient.connect();
    }

    @Override
    protected void onStop() {
        // Disconnecting the client invalidates it.
        mGoogleApiClient.disconnect();
        super.onStop();
    }

    @Override
    public void onConnected(Bundle bundle) {
        // Display the connection status
        LocationManager lm = (LocationManager) getSystemService(Context.LOCATION_SERVICE);
        List<String> providers = lm.getProviders(true);

        /* Loop over the array backwards, and if you get an accurate location, then break out the loop*/
        Location l = null;

        for (int i=providers.size()-1; i>=0; i--) {
            l = lm.getLastKnownLocation(providers.get(i));
            if (l != null) break;
        }

        if (l != null) {
            lat = l.getLatitude();
            lon = l.getLongitude();
        }
        Bundle extras = getIntent().getExtras();
        if (extras != null) {
            user = extras.getString("user");
            user_id = extras.getInt("user_id");
            Log.d("In WalkerActive", user);
        }
        String ret_value = null;
        try {
            ret_value = new UpdateActive().execute().get();
        } catch (Exception e) {
            e.printStackTrace();
        }

    }

    @Override
    public void onConnectionSuspended(int i) {
        Log.i(TAG, "GoogleApiClient connection has been suspend");
    }

    @Override
    public void onConnectionFailed(ConnectionResult connectionResult) {
        Log.i(TAG, "GoogleApiClient connection has failed");
    }

    @Override
    public void onLocationChanged(Location location) {
        mLocationView.setText("Location received: " + location.toString());
    }

    class UpdateActive extends AsyncTask<String, String, String> {

        @Override
        protected void onPreExecute() {
            super.onPreExecute();
            pDialog = new ProgressDialog(WalkerActive.this);
            pDialog.setMessage("Going Active...");
            pDialog.setIndeterminate(false);
            pDialog.setCancelable(true);
            pDialog.show();
        }

        @Override
        protected String doInBackground(String... args) {
            // TODO Auto-generated method stub
            // Check for success tag
            int success;
            try {
                // Building Parameters
                List<NameValuePair> params = new ArrayList<NameValuePair>();
                params.add(new BasicNameValuePair("user_id", user_id.toString()));
                params.add(new BasicNameValuePair("radius", radius.toString()));
                params.add(new BasicNameValuePair("lat", lat.toString()));
                params.add(new BasicNameValuePair("lon",lon.toString()));
                Log.d("request!", "starting");
                Log.d("params",params.toString());
                JSONObject json_update = jsonParser.makeHttpRequest(
                        UPDATE_URL, "POST", params);
                //Log.d("completed",json.toString());
                // full json_update response
                Log.d("Updated Activity", json_update.toString());

                // json_update success element
                success = json_update.getInt(TAG_SUCCESS);
                if (success == 1) {
                    Log.d("Updated Activity!", json_update.toString());
                    finish();
                    return json_update.getString(TAG_MESSAGE);
                }else{
                    Log.d("Registering Failure!", json_update.getString(TAG_MESSAGE));
                    return json_update.getString(TAG_MESSAGE);

                }
            } catch (JSONException e) {
                e.printStackTrace();
            }

            return null;

        }

        protected void onPostExecute(String file_url) {
            // dismiss the dialog once product deleted
            pDialog.dismiss();

        }

    }
}

walker_active.xml is very simple
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
    <RelativeLayout xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
        android:layout_width="match_parent"
        android:layout_height="match_parent">
    <android.support.v7.widget.Toolbar
        xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
        android:id="@+id/toolbar"
        android:layout_width="match_parent"
        android:layout_height="wrap_content"
        android:background="?attr/colorPrimaryDark"/>
    <TextView
        android:layout_width="wrap_content"
        android:layout_height="wrap_content"
        android:textAppearance="?android:attr/textAppearanceLarge"
        android:text="ACTIVE"
        android:id="@+id/textView"
        android:layout_gravity="center_horizontal"
        android:layout_centerVertical="true"
        android:layout_centerHorizontal="true" />

</RelativeLayout>

A: oka after looking at your code you got the
if (success == 1) {
                    Log.d("Updated Activity!", json_update.toString());
                    finish();
                    return json_update.getString(TAG_MESSAGE);
                }

in this if statement what finish(); does is that this code is running in background so the Finish();statement simply stops ur current running function and stop the view .
try removing the Finish(); statement

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I wanted to write a blog post about this for two reasons. One: so I can share all the amazing photos from Molly & Victoria Co. Two: because I want to share how this experience has changed my perspective on weddings.
First, let's rewind five years. Brad and I knew each other through mutual friends and started talking on Facebook. The first time he messaged me in July of 2013, I ghosted him shortly after. Love is real. We picked back up in December of that same year. On our first date, I wore camouflage rubber boots and fell on ice on the sidewalk. Somehow we started dating after that and made it Facebook official on January 12th, 2014.
Brad proposed in the mud room at my dad's house on January 12th, 2018 – our four year anniversary. The next 12 months since then were a rollercoaster of wedding plans. I immediately dove into planning our perfect day. We booked a venue for May 2019 and sent out save-the-dates. All this planning (and money) soon made me feel more on-edge than excited. I was constantly wondering and worrying about every detail that popped into my head.
A few months ago, Brad and I talked about this wedding hole we had dug ourselves into and came to a conclusion: it just wasn't for us. Both of us are people who hate being the center of attention. The idea of 100 people with their eyes on us sounded like a nightmare – even if it was 100 people who we love! I quickly asked the photographer, the officiant and our families what they were doing on January 12th, 2o19. In just a couple days, our entire plans completely changed.
Was this is the most efficient way to go about things? Not at all. Do I regret the decision we made? Nope.
We got married on a freezing cold Saturday at Pemaquid Point Lighthouse. It windy and we probably almost got frostbite, but it was perfect in it's own way.
I have always believed that you should do what you feel is right for you two on your wedding day. As soon as it was my turn to be in those shoes, I nosedived for the "traditional" route – the wedding everyone expected from us. I learned just how important it is to stay true to yourselves and your relationship. Whether you chose to elope alone or get married in front of 250 people, it should feel right. Make it as unique, fun, intimate or huge as you two want it to be.
Now I'll get down off my soapbox and share some of the beautiful photos from our wedding day by Tory from Molly & Victoria Co.!
Thank you to the amazing people who made this day possible!
Photographer: Molly & Victoria Co.


When it comes to the way we see color, our eyes can be deceived. This is partially caused by our humble brain, which is managing vast amount of information and processing it the best it can. It can also be related to genetics and the environment; we all see color a little differently. But above all, LIGHT has biggest impact on the colors we see.
Without getting too technical, here is an introduction to the way light affects our perception of color.
The visible color spectrum, what we know as the rainbow (RGBIV), encompasses light wavelengths from approximately 380 to 720 nanometers and breaks down into three primary colors: red, green, and blue. We can mix these three colors in various combinations to create millions of beautiful colors. When we mix them in equal quantities, we perceive the color as white.
This is the foundation of the additive – RGB – color model, and the basis for human color vision.
As strange as it sounds, objects themselves don't have color. They have properties that determine which wavelengths of light are absorbed, and which are reflected. It is the mixture of the reflected light that enters our eyes and gives us the perception of color.
Think about a red car sitting under a streetlight. All of the colors from the halogen light are shining on it, yet we only see red. That's because the car's paint is absorbing the green and blue rays of the white light and reflecting the red. When you look at the car, your retina receives the reflected red light and sends a message to the brain: This car is red.
However the shade will change as the color temperature of the sunlight changes. This quick video demonstrates it well.
While the car definitely looks red under noon daylight, it appears bluer under the night sky, and more yellow under fluorescent and horizon sunlight. However, without a point of reference, they all just look red.
Color memory can actually make you feel like you're losing your mind!
Our brains have "learned" how objects should look, and we apply this knowledge to everything we see.
Here's a cool optical illusion from Beau Lotto that illustrates how our color memory can completely change the appearance of a color.
The center squares on the top and front side of the cube look pretty different – orange on the front, brown on the top, right? But when you mask the rest of the squares, you can see the two are actually identical. That's because our brain subconsciously factors in the light source and mentally corrects the color on the front of the cube as shadowed. Amazing isn't it?
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Everyone Loves A (Brand) Story
Published on Friday, 11th January 2019, contributed by Chase Design Group
This article was originally published on Media Post
Three years ago Disney's Frozen hit theaters, and parents remember the seemingly endless months that followed its release. Everyone was singing the now iconic "Let It Go" on repeat. In film, screenwriters and directors appeal to an identifiable audience, creating a world in which a protagonist like Snow Queen Elsa encounters and overcomes conflict. There is action, tension and a resolution that leaves viewers satisfied.
Storytelling has always provided an opportunity for people to share knowledge, escape, teach, entertain, connect and shape civilizations. Storytelling for brands works the same way. Brand personality is established much like a protagonist in a film, and brand equity (or brand assets) is developed and used to build the brand's overall narrative. Having a clear understanding of the competitive landscape and opportunities in the market can dictate not only how a brand conveys its narrative but also how it maintains relevance. Building a brand story presents an opportunity to solidify bonds between brand and consumer and tell stories that time and time again draw us in and offer a new perspective on ourselves, just like Hollywood.
With this in mind, here are keys to building a compelling brand story:
PROTAGONIST | BRAND PERSONALITY
In movies, audiences love a hero; a strong protagonist in whom they can see a little of themselves; a dynamic character they can believe in. Similarly, a lot of the success of a brand is in its personality. Developing a clear, relatable brand personality is an essential part of building a brand narrative and can dictate how the brand story is told. Key questions to ask are: who are you or what persona do you want to relay to consumers? What is your voice? What are your values? Do you want to position your brand as a hero or a rebel in the marketplace?
AUDIENCE | TARGET CONSUMER
It's vital to know whom you're targeting in film. Employing offbeat, adult humor, for instance, is less effective when your target audience is kids. The same goes for branding. Know your consumer, his or her purchasing behavior and journey. Utilize tools, like social media, to uncover how your consumers relate to the brand and each other, and take cues from their language. Consumers need to be able to identify commonalities between their own ideals, lifestyle and values and those of the brands they purchase. Shoppers turn into brand ambassadors when they can really get behind your brand and believe that the brand understands their needs and ideals and speaks their language.
CREATING A WORLD| BRAND EQUITY
Most people watch films to escape reality. Filmmakers accentuate key parts of the narrative or a character's persona in order to support and further validate the world they've built.
In branding, the narrative must focus on the brand identity, color palette, style and approach. In this world, you can capitalize on the backstory. Tapping into the heritage, particularly for older more established brands seeking to reinvent themselves, can lay the groundwork for an original expression of ideas in a saturated market. The key is to stay true to the brand voice. The world created in film should make sense for the protagonist to exist in and be a part of. Consumers will always connect with something they believe in.
CONFLICT | MARKET CHALLENGES AND BRAND SOLUTIONS
Conflict is an integral part of all good stories. How the character/protagonist overcomes the conflict allows the viewer to identify with the narrative.
Brands must identify a challenge in the marketplace, or a pain point consumers are experiencing, and offer a unique and compelling solution. Mr. Clean, for example, makes great use of its muscular hero, a symbol of strength and confidence, who saves consumers from the toughest messes around the home. By identifying the challenge or conflict consumers are facing (in this case, tough dirt and grime), brands are better equipped to isolate the role they play in fulfilling consumer needs.
ENDING/RESOLUTION | BRAND SUCCESS
A well-constructed narrative allows for ongoing adaptation and evolution of the brand and sustained relevance overtime. Remember, everyone loves a good story. The key is to make sure that you're a good storyteller.
By John Tanner, General Manager, Chase Design Group


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Utah State men's basketball to face Richmond in 2021 Veterans Classic – Cache Valley Daily
LOGAN, Utah – Utah State men's basketball has added another non-conference game to its schedule as the Aggies were announced as one of four teams in the field of the 2021 Veterans Classic, hosted by the United States Naval Academy, on Friday, Nov. 12. USU is slated to face Richmond at 6 p.m. (ET) and will be followed by Navy vs. Virginia Tech in the nightcap at 8:30 p.m. (ET). "We are thrilled to be invited to compete in the Veterans Classic," USU head coach Ryan Odom said. "It's an honor to visit Navy and it will be an incredible experience for our players, coaches and Aggie supporters." The game against the Spiders will mark the first time the teams have faced each other on the hardwood. Last season, Richmond finished the year with an overall mark of 14-9 and advanced to the second round of the NIT. In addition to action on the court, participating teams will immerse themselves in the inner workings of the U.S. Naval Academy through guided tours held on the day before the games. Fans will be able to watch the game via the CBS Sports Network or by purchasing tickets through the Utah State
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Nine-time Utah State All-American Dillon Maggard to compete in 10K Olympic trials – Cache Valley Daily
LOGAN, Utah – Dillon Maggard, who just completed his second season as a volunteer assistant coach with Utah State's track & field and cross country programs, will be competing at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials in Eugene, Ore., on Friday, June 18. Maggard is arguably the best distance runner in Utah State history as he ended his illustrious career (2014-18) as a nine-time All-American, matching the school record previously set by James Parker, who represented the United States in the hammer at the 2004 Olympic Summer Games and 2005 World Championships. The native of Kirkland, Wash., will be one of 25 competitors competing in the 10,000-meter run on Friday at approximately 8:20 p.m. (MT). The event will be broadcast live on NBCSN. The top three finishers in each event at the U.S. Olympic Trials will advance to the Olympic Games, if they have met the Olympic qualifying standard in that event during the qualifying period. If there are places unfilled in an event following the Olympic Trials, an athlete could still qualify based on their position in the World Athletics Rankings. Maggard earned five first-team All-American honors alone during his senior season with Utah State – two each during the indoor and
Clippers beat Jazz 119-111 to take series lead – Cache Valley Daily
Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert, rear, defends against Los Angeles Clippers guard Paul George (13) during the second half of Game 5 of a second-round NBA basketball playoff series Wednesday, June 16, 2021, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer) SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Paul George scored 37 points and grabbed 16 rebounds to lead the Los Angeles Clippers to a 119-111 victory over the Utah Jazz in Game 5 of their Western Conference semifinals series Wednesday night. Marcus Morris scored 25 points and Reggie Jackson added 22 for the Clippers. Los Angeles won its third straight game to push the top-seeded Jazz to the brink of elimination. The Clippers shot 51% from the field without Kawhi Leonard in the lineup. Bojan Bogandovic scored 32 points – while making nine 3-pointers – to lead Utah. Donovan Mitchell added 21 points. Rudy Gobert chipped in 17 points and 11 rebounds. Six players scored in double figures for the Jazz. Utah and Los Angeles will play Game 6 on Friday in Los Angeles. The Jazz trailed the entire fourth quarter after making just six baskets in the third quarter. Utah cut the deficit to 100-97 when Mitchell converted a 3-point play


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Airbus beats Boeing again with 100-jet Air France-KLM order
EUROPE's big plane maker Airbus has again beaten America's Boeing within 24 hours after Air France-KLM handed the European aviation giant an order worth more US$10 billion at list prices, reports Bloomberg.
The Franco-Dutch carrier agreed to buy 100 A320neo and A321neo single-aisle aircraft in a blow to Boeing's rival 737 Max following its defeat in a contest at Australia's Qantas Airways.
Airbus will displace older Boeing jets at both carriers. In a further boost, the Air France-KLM accord includes purchase rights for an additional 60 narrow-bodies and an outline deal for four A350 freighters plus four options, expanding the market for the new cargo plane after Singapore Airlines ordered seven this week.
Airbus sales chief Christian Scherer said the French decision showed the manufacturer's strengths in areas like performance, reliability and fuel efficiency. Air France-KLM chief executive Ben Smith said jets from the A320 family are "the best choices for the long-term growth of our fleet".
The aircraft will go to the short-haul arm of KLM, based at Amsterdam's Schiphol airport, and low-cost division Transavia in the Netherlands and at Paris-Orly airport. Deliveries from what the group said is its biggest-ever order should begin in late 2023, according to a statement.
Qantas announced it will buy 40 Airbus jets for US$4.6 billion before discounts, with options to purchase an additional 94 aircraft over a decade.
The planes replace Qantas's aging fleet of 100 Boeing 737s and 717s, some of which are 20 years old.


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Q: Google maps custom button with standard style Is there any way to add custom button to the Google Maps using their latest api, so that it will use the same style as other standard buttons? I'd be thankful for a sample code demonstrating the solution.

A: There's no default class that you can apply or anything else. You'll have to follow up development and change your styling when Google Maps changes it.
For the current version:
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Home

CSS
.custom-control-container {
    margin: 5px;
}
.custom-control {
    cursor: pointer;
    direction: ltr;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    color: rgb(0, 0, 0);
    font-family: "Roboto", Arial, sans-serif;
    -webkit-user-select: none;
    font-size: 11px !important;
    background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);
    padding: 1px 6px;
    border-bottom-left-radius: 2px;
    border-top-left-radius: 2px;
    -webkit-background-clip: padding-box;
    background-clip: padding-box;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.14902);
    -webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.298039) 0px 1px 4px -1px;
    box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.298039) 0px 1px 4px -1px;
    min-width: 28px;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.custom-control:hover {
    font-weight: 900 !important;
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Here's a jsFiddle that does exactly this. Some of the style attributes still get applied directly by maps. What's not getting applied is cursor: pointer; and some styles might need !important as suffix so it doesn't get overridden by maps.
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It's already been eight years since Andrew King's previous solo album The Amfortas Wound in 2003, and one realises how time flies. The gap is partially bridged by smaller releases and collaborations (with among others Sol Invictus, Duo Noir, Brown Sierra, The Triple Tree) so perhaps that is why it doesn't feel like such a long time. Regardless, Deus Ignotus is a long-awaited work, and a new opportunity for King to put forth a very personal collection of traditional songs.
The album starts with some familiar work, to wit the excellent "The Three Ravens" and its intro, which have been welcome guests at King's live performances in recent years. Another familiar tune may be the a capella "Edward", of which an instrumentalised version appeared on the latest Sol Invictus album The Cruellest Month this year. Some other loose tracks are newer to King's repertoire, as far as I know, such as "The Wife of Usher's Well", accompanied by soft but threatening synths and percussive accents, and "Lord Lovel", another a capella piece.
Perhaps most surprising, and pleasantly so, is the inclusion of some mediaeval tunes, such as "Sic Mea Fata Canenda Solor" from the Carmina Burana, and Oswald von Wolkenstein's "Fröleichen So Well Wir", which turned into a marvellous waltzing dance track in King's version.
A quartet of tracks (6.1 - 7.2) is dedicated to the Biblical tale of Judas' betrayal of Jesus. King cobbles together a fascinating musical narrative with different perspectives out of four different text sources, at the centre of which stands the 13th century Middle English ballad "Judas", marvellously rendered with powerful percussion by John Murphy and instrumental arrangements played by Hunter Barr and Maria Vellanz. This track is a perfect example of King's original musical vision that combines traditional song with a modern post-industrial form of composition.
I can't do complete justice here to the impressive combination of research and creativity that resulted in these works, but I will simply refer the reader to the extensive notes and lyrics in the booklet to this album, which documents these processes. Nowhere are these notes more elaborate than for the final piece, "Sir Hugh", and for good reason. It is a dark narrative ballad about the alleged murder of a young boy by Jews in mediaeval Lincoln. For the historical background on this instance of the Blood Libel myth, King's notes provide three pages of information, including references to scholarship. Regardless, the narrative in the ballad related the Blood Libel as historical fact, which shows that the oral tradition on occasion preserves anti-Semitic and other unsavoury ideas. Apart from its insidious historical assertion, though, the song is very powerful as a murder ballad, and King's rendition channels that dark energy of it quite well, confronting the listener with the attractive and enticing ways evil ideas can be packaged, and teaching us to always keep a critical eye and ear open.
Altogether, Deus Ignotus is another milestone for King's oeuvre, the fruits of much research and a singular vision. As before, he is one of the most important and original artists in modern/alternative folk interpretation, and this album is certainly one of his best works to date, lacking next to nothing in diversity of song selection, deliverance, instrumentation, and documentation.


Renowned the world over as one of the hottest party destinations in Europe, Magaluf is a resort town on the Spanish island of Mallorca. With great weather, tonnes of top clubs and some of the best beaches in Europe, it's the perfect destination for stag and hens looking to let loose and party hard.
During the busy summer months, the weather in Magaluf is pretty spectacular with the average temperature hovering around 30 degrees. This makes it the perfect spot for beach clubs, rooftop bars and, of course, beachside chilling.
With more bars, pubs and wild clubs than you can shake a stick at, it's no surprise that Magaluf has gained a reputation for being one of the top party destinations in the world. Plus, prices are relatively cheap and it's only just over a 2 hour flight from the UK, get in!
Magaluf's reputation speaks for itself. There is a club for just about everything along the Punta Ballena strip - from massive themed bars to foam parties, to world-class performers. Plus, there's some unbelievably cheap drink deals to be had. Walk from one end to the other and see over 50 neon-lit venues and a never-ending party atmosphere.
Magaluf Beach is the ideal place to recover from the night before. One of Mallorca's loveliest and cleanest beaches, it is pure white sand, blue seas and beach bars.
Nothing says Magaluf more than this epic booze cruise. You'll get to revel in the sights and sea on a mad party boat. After boarding, you'll get to soak up the coastline views as you cruise out to sea with the best soundtrack to accompany you. With a fully stocked bar and electric dancefloor, there's no doubt that this will be a party to remember.
Any trip to Magaluf will almost certainly involve a hangover or two. But there's no point feeling sorry for yourself in your hotel. Instead, get up and head to this amazing water park. It's sure to blow away any cobwebs from the night before and the slides, flumes and wave pools are sure to keep you entertained all day. If the hangover is too much to handle, just kick back in the lazy river or sun lounger while you enjoy the beautiful scenery.
This is the perfect activity for any of you adrenaline junkies out there. You'll be attached to a special parachute before setting sail in a powerful speedboat, ready to launch into the skies. Once you've reached the required hair-raising speed, you'll be up, up and away! You'll get incredible views as the boat tows you along at speeds of up to 70mph. It's definitely not one for the faint hearted.
Magaluf is famed for being a top party destination for one reason only – the nightlife. With tons of amazing bars, electric clubs and some exclusive beach bars, it's definitely going to be a wild weekend. The majority of the most popular bars and clubs are set in an around the heart of the city and, of course, the main strip.
It's only a little longer than 600 meters but is packed with dozens of bars, hotels and clubs all packed with tourists looking to have a good time. It certainly isn't a cultural affair, but with bars like Havana, Jumpin Jaks and Mulligan's all located on this street, it's not to be missed.
Experience the thrill of an adults-only, high-octane and electric party experience. You can expect attractive performers, dancing on tables, and maybe even a few celebrity visitors. It's one of the top evening activities in Magaluf, and definitely tops a night out in the local bar. The variety show includes a plot packed full of innuendos, amazing acrobatic performances and great music.
Set on the coastline, Magaluf has plenty of wicked beach bars and clubs to keep you happy while you're soaking up the sun. They're the best place to chill out in more stylish surroundings and are our favourite place to nurse our hangovers after a night on the strip. Check out Folies Beach Club for a casual place to drink, eat and swim, or Nikki Beach for some more lively events and cracking cocktails.
Magaluf is packed full of great sports bars to cater for the tourists that come flooding in each year. Plus, we're not just talking about the standard grotty bars of Britain, these are stylish bars which often have outside seating for you to enjoy the latest games. Check out JJ's Sports Lounge for some great sporting action, plus they have a pool table to keep you busy at half time. Alternatively head to Sport90 for the latest sports – they even have a casino and cinema on site too!
Let's be honest – Magaluf is not famous for it's high-end food scene. But that's not to say that you can't find some top-quality nosh while you're at this party capital. Plus, there's a few bites that you have to try while you're out there.
Mallorca is a Spanish island so, of course, you can expect some pretty amazing tapas options. These small plates are perfect for bigger groups wanting to share and you might even get to try something new. Head to Cafeteria Tapas for some chilled-out Spanish vibes, or Restaurante Casa Garcia's for some fresh tapas delicious and English options too.
Being next to the sea means that Magaluf has some great fresh seafood options. You can expect shrimp, crab and maybe even some lobsters too. Sure, it might be a little more pricey than the fast food chains along the strip but it's definitely a bit healthier. We recommend The Olive Tree and Ciro's Restaurant for some epic beach-side seafood.
After a night out on the town, you'll be sure to need some grub on the way back to your accommodation. It won't be hard to find options to grab a bite to eat at any time of the day (or night) here. There's hundreds of fast food joints, takeaways and late-night restaurants ready to serve you. There's even a Subway, so you'll never feel too far from home.
As Magaluf is such a popular resort for big groups of Brits looking to party, it should be no hassle to organise the perfect accommodation for a big group. There's lots of low-cost hotels that have group rooms or, if you really want to save some cash, check out one of the many hostels. Or, if you want to splash the cash, check out some of the more expensive hotels that feature pools and have regular parties.
Apart from swimming 400m to Black Lizard Island, the biggest challenge in Magaluf is making it from one end of Punta Ballena Strip to the other in one piece. Punta Ballena's where most of the bars and clubs hang out and it's here that Magaluf makes good on its reputation for being the biggest, baddest and best party resort in Europe. For the ultimate recovery position you need Magaluf Beach during the day – work off your sins with watersports or just lie in the sun and wait to feel better and you can do it all over again.
And remember, Mallorca is a beautiful island, very historic, gorgeous scenery, top eco-reputation and some very exclusive spots. So if you need a total break from Magaluf madness, dress up nice, lose the attitude, catch a bus and go be civilised for a bit.
Magaluf Beach - miles and miles of pure white sand and party spirit Offering more than four miles (or 7km in new money) of pure white sand, blue sea, palm trees, beach bars and sun loungers you can pay to be posh on for a while. This is where Magaluf's party people spend the day recovering from their excesses. Watersports are big and everywhere, booze cruises set sail from the bay, you can swim to Black Lizard Island for a bit of peace and perspective or you can just lie in the hot, hot, hot sun and play at being on holiday. One thing that always surprises people about Magaluf Beach is its Blue Flag, proving that good, clean fun is possible in the most unlikely places.
Black Lizard Island - for wannabe explorers The 400m swim from Magaluf Beach to Black Lizard Island (Isla de sa Porrossa) is a holiday favourite. The island's uninhabited except for said lizards and has great views. But be warned: it looks closer than it is, so if you're unsure about swimming, take a pedalo instead.
Punta Ballena – one big, long party strip This is the Magaluf you know and love (even if you've never been you'll have seen). Most of the resort's bars and clubs live here and it's known locally as Magaluf Strip – sort of like Vegas but without the celebrities, mammoth hotels, Bellagio Fountains and overcharging for everything. You're not here for the scenery or the quaint or the cute, this is just one big, long party come pub-crawl and not pretending to be anything else. If you aren't up for it, you'll soon know.
Coco Bongo, Avinguda de les Palmeres -https://www.facebook.com/cocobongosmagalufRight opposite the legendary Mallorca Rocks Hotel, Coco Bongo is a bit of an icon in its own right. Always busy and known for its sunburned masses thronging the crowded terrace until the sun comes up and beyond.
Bronze Bar, Avenida S'Olivera -https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Bronze-Bar-Magaluf/49014481709Add Scots to booze, crank up the chart sounds, let it go and it looks something like Bronze Bar. Magaluf's Scottish bar has only one thing on its mind and it's the relentless pursuit of the next party moment, all night, every night.
Baywatch, BCM Square If Baywatch came in off the beach, stopped running around saving lives and focused on body shots, drinking towers and the bikinis that made it famous in the first place, it would look something like Baywatch Bar on BCM Square. Cute lifeguards and guardesses in charge of booze and party.
Mambo, Punta Ballena -https://www.facebook.com/mambos.magaluf/How drunk do you have to be to get on the back of a mechanical bull? Don't ask the crowds at Mambo they don't know, they just do it. Rave soundtrack, rodeo style antics and the best holiday pics in Magaluf.
Coyote Ugly, BCM Square -https://en-gb.facebook.com/coyotemallorca/The best bits of a bad movie make this one of BCM Square's biggest draws. Expect table-top dancers, shot girls, water spraying and a full-on bar crew making it all happen. And, unlike the movie, this Coyote Ugly is a great girls' night too.
Linekers Bar, Avenida Magaluf -https://en-gb.facebook.com/Linekers-bar-Magaluf-179652458754015/With 16 plasma screens showing live sport, outside movies screens, constantly topped up glasses and just next to Magaluf Beach, Linekers can't stop and won't stop. Free drink and shots are crowd pleasers in this party bar and it's famous for 'free drink all night' hen and stag parties.
BCM Planet Dance, BCM Square -www.bcmplanetdance.com/The Strip's biggest club and possibly the biggest in the Balearics, BCM has 15 bars, a dance 'arena' with 3D laser shows and it hosts all the resort's legendary events, from foam and water parties to washing machine parties.
Boomerang, Punto Balena -www.magallufclubpass.com/Bringing the best DJs and live gigs to Magaluf summer after summer for the past 10 years, Boomerang is the stuff of legend on The Strip. Sounds are mixed and always thumping, energy is wild and Boomerang theme parties are famously insane.
The Office, Punto Balena -https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Office-Club-Magaluf/186808811382126Free entry is a massive incentive but even without that sweetener, resident DJs, epic electro and house sounds and the up-for-anything atmosphere makes The Office one of the biggest clubs on The Strip.
Food has one purpose in Magaluf – soaking up the booze. But what you lose in haute cuisine you can make up for in carb overload and monster portions. And if you're idea of 'authentic' is KFC, McDonalds and Subway, you've scored.
For more adventurous options, Pirate's Beach Bar & Grill (http://www.piratesbeachbar.com) on Magaluf Beach enjoys the best location and is famous for its beach barbecues, fantastic burgers and great steaks. Open 'til 2am every night so a brilliant stop for refuelling on a relentless party night.
Chilled out atmosphere and sizzling specialities are the beach bar staples at Foxy's Beach Bar & Deli (https://www.facebook.com/foxys.magaluf) on Magaluf Beach. Stays open late and pulls in a relaxed crowd looking to just hang out, have something to eat and enjoy the beachy atmosphere.
Boat Yard (https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Boatyard/311681720961) on Magaluf Promenade serves Sunday roasts even in the height of summer and the locals love it. Lots of other Brit favourites on the menu, relaxed and friendly atmosphere and home-cooking doesn't let up until 4am most mornings.
Back on Magaluf Beach, Ness Beach Club (https://www.oceansbeachclub.com/) offers an amazing, open terrace overlooking the sea, the standout feature of this great beach bar. Serves snacks and meals all day and keeps everything light, easy and really reasonable.
Famous for their fantastic breakfasts and great prices, there are three Tom Brown's (https://tombrownsmagaluf.com/) in Magaluf and they're always busy. Just turn up and even if you have to wait a bit the Spanish omelette and fresh rolls are definitely worth it.
The Balearic Islands are famous for their all-year-round sunshine and Mallorca is no exception. Magaluf temperatures are 30°C on average from May to September. Spring's a bit cooler and winter isn't scorching but you definitely don't need to wrap up warm. For clubs, pubs, bars and mayhem the summer holidays are best.
Swim or hire a pedalo and visit Black Lizard Island. It's one of the few places where you can look back at Magaluf and just see the white, sandy bays and palm tree prettiness without the party to distract you.
The good thing about being a famous party is keeping it all within walking distance and Magaluf does. There are taxis about if you need them but they're quite expensive. And local bus services run to most attractions and to other parts of Mallorca.
Magaluf is well-policed and most situations are handled swiftly before they get out of hand. Stick together with people you know, make sure someone knows where you're going if you're leaving a bar or club and keep an eye on your valuables in busy places.
Hello = hola How Are You? = como estas? What Time Is It? = a que hora es? Where Is? = donde es? Cheers! = Salude!


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Eukleidas () byl král Sparty od roku 227 před Kr. do roku 221 před Kr. Vládl v linii královského rodu Eurypontovců, ale pocházel z královské rodiny Agiovců. Jeho spolukrálem byl jeho bratr Kleomenes III. (Vládl 235 - 221 před Kr.)

Nástup na trůn
Eukleidas během svého krátkého panování zůstal ve stínu svého známějšího bratra Kleomena III., Který se zapsal do dějin zaváděním reforem ve Spartě. Kleomenes za svým cílem šel nekompromisně. Po vítězném návratu z války proti achajskému spolku, převedl ve Spartě vojenský převrat. Zrušil Eforie a Gerúsia. Osmdesát nejkonzervativnějších přívrženců starého pořádku poslal do vyhnanství a už mu nestál v cestě jen Archidamos z královského rodu Eurypontovcov. Ten od smrti svého bratra Agida IV. během panování Eudamida III. žil v exilu (v Messénii). Po smrti Eudamida v roce 228 před Kr. Ho Kleomenes zavolal, aby zaujal místo krále. Archidamos byl podle historika Polybia na Kleomenov podnět po krátkém čase zavražděn a na jeho místo Kleomenes dosadil svého bratra Eukleida. Jelikož ve Spartě byla diarchia a následník se volil vždy z téže královské dynastie do níž patřil jeho předchůdce, porušila se tím po staletí ustálená tradice.

Jeho smrt v bitvě u Sellasii
V roce 221 před Kr. Se vůdce Acháji spolku Arátos spojil s makedonským králem Antigona III. A jejich čtyřicetitisícová vojsko napadlo Spartu. Poslední rozhodující bitva se mezi protivníky odehrála na severu Lakónie při Sellasii. Bitva skončila totální porážkou Sparty. Plutarchos napsal, že Sparťané i přes velké početní převaze protivníka bojovali udatně. Ze šestitisícové vojska Sparty zůstalo naživu jen asi dvě stě Sparťanů. V bitvě zemřel i král Eukleidas před očima svého bratra Kleomena. Podle Plutarcha Kleomenes při pohledu na svého umírajícího bratra řekl "Ztratil jsem tě můj nejdražší bratr, ztratil jsem tebe, ty vznešené srdce, si skvělý příklad Sparťana". Kleomenovi se podařilo uprchnout a svůj azyl našel v Egyptě, kde později v roce 219 před Kr. spáchal sebevraždu.

Podmínky vítězů
Po bitvě poprvé v historii Sparty na jejich území vstoupila noha nepřítele. Pokořena Sparta musela přijmout podmínky vítěze. Přikázali jim vstoupit do achajského spolku a podřídit se makedonskému velení. Spartský trůn zůstal na celé dva roky prázdný.

Reference

Literatura
 Plutarchos,  Plutarchovy Životopisy, Melantrich, Praha 1940

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County remains in 'abnormally dry' range on state map
Recent rains alleviate drought fears
By Erinn Callahan erinn.callahan@thefacts.com
A dry start to summer edged Brazoria County toward drought territory, but officials are hopeful recent rains and a projected busy hurricane season will keep it away from that brink.
Brazoria County was listed as "abnormally dry" in this week's drought forecast from the Texas Water Development Board, with all but the northeastern portion of the county falling into that category.
The forecast showed drought conditions in 40 percent of the state, compared to 41 percent last week and 55 percent three months ago.
Thanks to some weekend showers, Brazoria County is not among the 101 counties statewide whose residents are under a burn ban, County Judge Matt Sebesta said.
"Recent rains have helped," Sebesta said.
Officials have enacted a burn ban in neighboring Matagorda County, but the other counties on the list are mainly concentrated in the northern and eastern parts of the state.
The Keetch-Byram Drought Index for Brazoria County was 510 as of Monday, according to the Texas Weather Connection website.
A reading of up to 200 on the index is considered good conditions. From 400 to 600, the ground is dryer with increased chances for burns getting out of control.
Between 600 and 800, the ground is very dry, greatly increasing the risk for out-of-control flames, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service, which puts together the index.
Drought conditions are beginning to impact reservoirs statewide, with water supply storage currently at 83 percent of capacity — nearly 2 percentage points below normal for this time of year, according to the water development board. In February 2015, after years of drought, statewide storage was 18 percentage points lower than normal.
The reservoirs in the Brazos River Basin, which serve Brazoria County, were at 90.4 percent capacity, according to the Water Data for Texas website operated by the Texas Water Development Board. It stood at 91.2 percent a week ago and 97.1 percent a year ago.
"We have been pretty dry lately," said Jessica Chase, Brazoria County Agriculture and Natural Resources agent with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension in Angleton. "Hopefully we will get some rain to combat that.
"If not, it could pose a threat for some of the crops out there."
While heat exposure is good for pastures to a certain extent, Chase said, the grass will need water to continue growing after its second cutting.
"Farmers need more water to help that grass grow so they can get a second or third cutting out of them," she said.
A drought also could prove detrimental to the county's hay resources, already depleted from Hurricane Harvey-related flooding last August, Chase said.
"We're already short on hay because of the last two disasters," she said. "If we do go into a drought, farmers might either have to buy more feed, which would increase costs, or go out of the county and get it trucked in, which would increase costs also."
Chase encouraged farmers to plant drought-resistant crops, such as certain types of Bermuda grass and sorghum hybrids, just in case of such conditions.
However, she still is hoping for a soggy late summer that will avert any potential drought.
"I do know it is proposed to be a good hurricane season, which usually means we're going to get some rain," Chase said. "I'm going to hope we do not go into a drought."
Erinn Callahan is a reporter for The Facts. Contact her at 979-237-0150.


My first cutting board! I know it isn't super glamorous or trendy but I had a piece of maple that I wanted to use and I really needed a small cutting board so that is what I did. You can check out the full video for all the details on this project, but it was very simple and straightforward. I believe that anyone can make if they put their mind to it so I know you can do this project. I know there's a lot I could have done to enhance this and a lot I could have done differently. It wouldn't take you very long to make this either but with that said, I hope you enjoy this project.
The first thing I you will have to do is mill all the lumber down to a usable size. This is only necessary if you are using rough lumber like I was. I know not everyone has access to the tools to mill lumber like this. You can purchase and have your lumber milled down at your local hardwoods dealer or planing mill. I used a scrap piece of maple I had leftover from an earlier project. The first thing I did was use the planer to get the board to the thickness that I wanted which was about ⅞" thick.
After that I cut the boards to size. My board already had one flat side from an earlier project, so I used the table saw to get a straight edge on the other side. I just put the already straight side against the fence of the saw and ran it through the table saw to make the board about 5" wide. After I had my width, I cut the board in half so I had two pieces.
Once I had my two pieces, I added glue to one of the sides of the board and then I glued and clamped the boards together. Make sure your clamps are on very tight to get a good bond with the wood. My pieces were not very even or straight, but this was a little bit of an experiment for me so I wasn't too concerned. After a few hours the wood glue was dry enough to move to the next step.
After the glue was dried, I trimmed the sides of the cutting board by running it through the table saw.
Then I had a nice straight rectangle shaped cutting board. After this, I used a router and went all the way around the edge of the cutting board with a ½" roundover bit to give the board a rounded look. If you watch the video you will see how I did this and how I did it incorrectly. If I did this again, I would have used a smaller bit for the router. I would have probably used a ¼" or even ⅛" roundover for this. Once I had the edge that I wanted, I sanded the board using 120 grit paper and then 220 paper.
All I had left to do was apply finish to the cutting board. I used Howard's Cutting Board Oil. It is food safe oil mainly made with Mineral oil. I really liked this product. I just wiped the oil on and let is soak in the wood. I have heard of some people soaking the board in mineral oil, but I have never tried this. I plan to in the future, but for this board, wiping on worked just fine.
how it really brings out the walnut grain. I just wiped it on. After this, the cutting board was complete.
Make sure you check out the video for this project to see all the steps I mistakes I made while doing this. This is a good project if you are just beginning in woodworking or just want something to make. And it works perfectly! Thanks for reading.
Quick tip for the board sliding on the counter.
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Affirmation: Because of my faith in Jesus Christ, I let go of fear and anxiety and fully trust in His loving care for me.
On February 22, 2011 a group of four Americans were captured and killed off the coast of Somali. They were sailing around the world since December 2004, on the yacht of Jean and Scott Adams. The Quest was their home, this couple from California. The two other Americans on board were Phyllis Macay and Bob Riggle of Seattle, Washington. When I first heard about Jean and Scott, they had been captured by pirates and were being held hostage. They were then surrounded by the US navy and other helping vessels but, before they could be rescued, they were shot dead.
I was so inspired by their adventurous spirit when the story of their mission came to light. I know there must be many people who have the same spirit and I just haven't heard about all of them. But, Jean and Scott were in their 70s and they were sailing to remote parts of the world to share the word of God. Yes, I know a lot of people are missionaries and I am usually in awe of anyone who lives a life so far out of most people's comfort zone. But, they were not what I consider young and here they were so far from their support systems. What would they have done if they got sick, or injured, or needed a dentist or as a friend commented to me, "if Jean needed a massage, or a facial?" Obviously, their mindset was very different than most people.
But, if they died doing God's work, as have so many martyrs, why should I believe that Jesus will take care of me? I believe it because I want to believe it. That's what most of my affirmations revolve around, what I want to believe. And yet, this event has shaken me. I can't seem to rectify a loving caring God with the horror that these people must have experienced in their last hours. Yes, a loving caring God. I know this question has been asked and examined many times around topics even more horrendous than what Jean and Scott endured. Topics like: war, famine, child abuse, cancer and other life threatening or debilitating diseases. Perhaps, it's not what happens to us, no matter how difficult; perhaps it's how we perceive what happens to us? Perhaps if we practice trusting God, we can go to our death with dignity and grace regardless of the circumstances, knowing that this life is temporary and because of our faith, because of my faith in Jesus Christ, I will share in the glory of heaven. My faith and trust in Him, will secure me life everlasting, with Him and all the Saints and Angels. Boy, I hope so.
I have been reading a book by C.S.Lewis called "The Great Divorce." It talks about God giving us "free will" which means we have choices. Bad things are often the result of man's choices. It does not mean that God is not with us--He is always with us.