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A Finding Aid to the Jack Tworkov Papers, 1926-1993, in the Archives of American Art
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Tworkov, Jack
The Jack Tworkov papers measure 9.7 linear feet and are dated 1926-1993. Tworkov's work as a painter and influential teacher, as well as his personal life, are documented by extensive journals and substantive correspondence that record his ideas about art and teaching, and illuminate his relationships with friends, colleagues, and students. Many sketchbooks, writings, interviews, photographs, and moving images are also included.
The Jack Tworkov papers measure 9.7 linear feet and are dated 1926-1993, with the bulk from the period 1931-1982. Tworkov's work as a painter and influential teacher, as well as his personal life, are documented by extensive journals and substantive correspondence that record his ideas about art and teaching, and illuminate his relationships with friends, colleagues, and students. Many sketchbooks, writings, interviews, photographs, and moving images are also included.
Biographical material includes Tworkov's citizenship certificate, awards, diplomas, a copy of Jack Tworkov: Video Portrait, produced by Electronic Arts Intermix, and a motion picture film, USA Artists: Jack Tworkov, produced by National Education Television.
Correspondence consists largely of incoming letters. It is both professional and personal in nature and often combines both spheres. Correspondents include artists Jennifer Bartlett, William H. Calfee, Giorgio Cavallon and Linda Lindeberg, Grace Hartigan, Helene Herzbrun (also named Helene McKinsey), Karl Knaths, Joe Summerford, Joan Thorne, and Adja Yunkers; cartoonist Robert C. Osborn; collectors Donald M. Blinken and David A. Praeger (who was also Tworkov's lawyer); illustrator Roger Dovoisin; critics Dore Ashton and Andrew Forge; critic and poet John Ashbury; galleries that represented Tworkov: Egan Gallery, Leo Castelli, Nancy Hoffman Gallery, Poindexter Gallery, Stable Gallery and Zabriskie Gallery; and many museums, arts organizations, colleges and universities.
Interviews with Tworkov include one with Ricky Demarco videotaped in 1979 and two conducted on video by Twokov's daughter Helen in 1975. The remaining interviews are sound recordings, one conducted by Grace Alexander for the show Artists in New York in 1967, one conducted by Michael Newman in 1980, and the remainder by unidentified interviewers. None have transcripts.
All writings are by Tworkov and include poems, an artist's statement, and documentation for two children's books by Tworkov illustrated by Roger Duvoisin. Two additional notebooks contain miscellaneous notes, teaching notes, and some specific to identified courses. Lectures exist as untranscribed sound recordings.
Tworkov's journals (33 volumes) span a period of 35 years, from 1947 until 1982, with the final entry dated a few weeks before his death. They record his reflections on painting, his challenges as a painter, aesthetics, the role of the artist in society, Jewish identity, painters he admired (especially Cézanne and Edwin Dickinson), politics, and teaching. They also recount everyday life: the comings and goings of friends and family members, social engagements, professional activities, illness, and travel.
The lone subject file concerns Mark Rothko and includes a photograph of Rothko and the guest list for the dedication of the Rothko Chapel in Houston.
Artwork consists of a small number of sketches by Tworkov in pencil and ink. Tworkov's sketchbooks (28 volumes) contain sketches and some finished drawings. Most are in pencil, but scattered throughout are a few pencil sketches embellished with colored marker or pastel, and a small number in ink.
Photographs are of people, places and events. Most photographs are of Tworkov alone and with others including Giogio Cavallon, though most friends and students are unidentified. Of note are views of Tworkov producing a series of prints at Tamarind Institute. Also found is an informal portrait of Wally Tworkov. Events recorded include the jurying of "Exhibition Momentum" in Chicago, 1956. Among the places shown are Tworkov's studios at Black Mountain College and in Provincetown. When known, photographers are noted; among them are Paul Katz, Herbert Matter, Arnold Newman, Renate Ponsold, Theo Westenberger, Dennis Wheeler, and Howard Wise.
A separate series of audiovisual recordings was established for those recordings that could not be readily identified to be arranged in other series. They consist of three videocassettes (2 VHS and 1 miniDV).
The collection is arranged as 11 series:
Series 1: Biographical Material, 1933-1981 (Boxes 1, 9, 11, FC 13; 0.7 linear ft.)
Series 2: Correspondence, 1926-1993 (Boxes 1-5; 3.8 linear ft.)
Series 3: Interviews, 1978-1982 (Boxes 5, 9-10; 1 linear ft.)
Series 4: Writings, Notes, and Lectures, 1955-1982 (Boxes 5, 9; 0.5 linear ft.)
Series 5: Journals, 1947-1982 (Boxes 5-7; 2.0 linear ft.)
Series 6: Subject File, 1961-1977 (Box 7; 1 folder)
Series 7: Printed Material, 1952-1981 (Box 7, OV 12; 0.1 linear ft.)
Series 8: Artwork, circa 1950s-1960s (Box 7: 3 folders)
Series 9: Sketchbooks, circa 1950s-1960s (Boxes 7-8, 11; 1.0 linear ft.)
Series 10: Photographic Materials, 1941-1981 (Boxes 8-9; 0.5 linear ft.)
Series 11: Audiovisual Recordings, 1961-1975 (Box 9; 0.1 linear ft.)
New York School painter Jack Tworkov (1900-1982), best known for his Abstract Expressionist paintings and as a highly regarded teacher, lived and worked in New York City and Provincetown, MA.
At age 13, Tworkov (born Yakov Tworkovsky) emigrated from Poland with his mother and sister to join his father already in the United States. In America, they chose to use the name of distant relatives, the Bernsteins, who were their sponsors. Eventually, Jack and his sister, Janice, reclaimed and shortened their name to Tworkov; later, she adopted the name of their hometown in Poland and became the painter Janice Biala.
As a high school student in New York City, Tworkov attended drawing classes. After graduating from Columbia University, where he had been an English major and considered becoming a writer, Tworkov instead turned to art. He studied with Ivan Olinsky at the National Academy of Design between 1923 and 1925, and from 1925 to 1926 attended painting classes taught by Guy Péne Du Bois and Boardman Robinson at the Art Students League. During his college years, Tworkov began visiting museums and became a great admirer of Cézanne. Tworkov's early paintings - still life, landscapes, and portraits - showed the influence of European modernism and Cézanne.
Tworkov spent his first summer in Provincetown while still a student and subsequently returned to study with Ross Moffet. In Provincetown he met and was greatly influenced by Karl Knaths and developed a lifelong friendship with Edwin Dickinson. By 1929, Tworkov was painting there year round. Over the years, Tworkov and his family continued to return for long stretches, and in 1958 he purchased a house in Provincetown.
During the Great Depression, Tworkov participated in the Treasury Department's Public Works of Art Project until 1934, and then moved to the easel division of the WPA Federal Art Project. He felt uncomfortable with the growing ideological and political influences on art and found it depressing to paint for the WPA rather than for himself, so he left the WPA in 1941. Tworkov, who had studied mechanical drawing while in high school, spent most of the War years employed as a tool designer and draftsman at an engineering firm with government contracts.
By the 1940s, Tworkov was painting in the Abstract Expressionist style. Between 1948 and 1953, he leased a studio on Fourth Avenue that adjoined that of his friend Willem de Kooning. During this time, they mutually influenced each other as they developed into mature Abstract Expressionists. At Yale in the 1960s, Tworkov became close friends with fellow student Josef Albers. Alber's influence on Tworkov resulted in a turn to geometric compositions of small, systematic, and repetitive strokes defined by a grid. He experimented with diagonal compositions, and later geometric work that featured large areas of color and soft texture.
Tworkov's first teaching experience was during 1930-1931 when he served as a part-time painting instructor at the Ethical Culture Fieldston School. His teaching career began in earnest when he joined the faculties of Queens College, 1948-1955, and Pratt Institute, 1955-1958. During the summers he taught at various schools, most notably Black Mountain College's 1952 summer session. Tworkov was a visiting artist at the Yale University School of Art and Architecture, 1961-1963, and became chairman of its Art Department from 1963 until his retirement in 1969. In retirement he lived in Provincetown and was a visiting artist for both short and extended periods at various universities and art schools.
An avid reader of literature and poetry, Tworkov also wrote poems and essays. He published essays in It Is, Art Digest, and Art In America; his most notable piece, "The Wandering Soutine," appeared in Art News, November 1950. Tworkov also kept a journal for 35 years (1947-1982) that recorded his thoughts on a wide range of subjects concerning professional, personal, and philosophical issues, as well as details of everyday life.
Tworkov was among the founders of the Artists' Club or The Club in 1949, and for a decade actively participated in the stimulating discussions for which the group was known. In 1968 he helped to establish the Fine Arts Work Center in Provincetown. Its residency program enabled younger artists and writers to advance their careers and kept Provincetown's historic artists' colony active year round.
He was the recipient of the William A. Clark Award and Corcoran Gold Medal from the Corcoran Gallery of Art, 1963; Skowhegan School of Art's Painter of the Year Award, 1974; and Distinguished Teaching of Art Award from College Art Association, 1976. Tworkov was appointed to serve on the Massachusetts Art Commission, 1970-1971, and in 1981 was named a Fellow of The Cleveland Museum of Art and of the Rhode Island School of Design.
Following his second divorce in 1935, Rachel (Wally) Wolodarsky became Tworkov's third wife and their marriage endured. They had two daughters. Hermine Ford (b. 1939) is an artist married to fellow painter Robert Moskowitz. Helen Tworkov (b. 1943) is the founder of Tricycle: The Buddhist Review and the author of a book about yoga.
Tworkov remained physically and intellectually active after a diagnosis of bone cancer around 1980, and continued to paint until shortly before his death in Provincetown on September 4, 1982.
Catherine S. Gaines
Funding for the digitization of this collection was provided by the Terra Foundation for American Art
Immediate Source of Acquisition note
Jack Tworkov lent the Archives of American Art papers for microfilming in 1970-1971. Jack Tworkov's daughters, Hermine Ford and Helen Tworkov, donated the rest of the collection in 2009, which included some of the material from the original loan.
Separated Material
The Archives of American Art also holds material lent for microfilming (reel N70-38 and 62) including writings by Tworkov, notebooks, notes for teaching and talks, notes on art and miscellaneous subjects, poems, artist's statements, biographical data, the transcript of a 1970 interview with Tworkov conducted by Phyllis Tuchman, and a few letters and drafts of letters, 1950-1963. Loaned materials were returned to the lender and are not described in the collection container inventory.
Some of the video recordings in this collection have been copied for research access and digital copies are available in the Archives of American Art offices.
Material lent for microfilming is available on 35mm microfilm reels N70-38 and 62 at the Archives of American Art offices and through interlibrary loan.
The collection was processed by Catherine S. Gaines in 2012. It was digitized in 2013 with funding provided by the Terra Foundation for American Art. Audio visual recordings that were unidentified at the time of processing, but have subsequently been reviewed, have been intellectually incorporated into the appropriate biographical material (Series 1), interviews (Series 3), and writings, notes, and lectures series (Series 4). Motion picture film reel was inspected and re-housed in 2016 with funding provided by the Smithsonian Collections Care and Preservation Fund.
Jack Tworkov papers, 1926-1993. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Reels N70-38 and 62: Authorization to publish, quote, or reproduce requires written permission from Helen Tworkov or Hermine Ford. Contact Reference Services for more information.
Among the holdings of the Archives of American Art are two oral history interviews with Jack Tworkov, one conducted by Dorothy Seckler, Aug. 17, 1962, and another by Gerald Silk, May 22, 1981. There is also a small collection of three letters written by Jack Tworkov to friend Troy-Jjohn Bramberger.
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Q: Result for a Select query returns values without Slash I have an Oracle database and I run a query in SQL developer as
select C_VALUE from master where SECTION='val1' and KEY='val2'

The result I get is as follows:
E:\folder1\file1

That query returns me a folder path as above.
Now the actual problem is that whenever I run a query from my VBScript ASP project, the value I get is as follows:
E:folder1file1

If you notice there are no slash ().
I do not know why this is happening.
The query I am running from my VBScript code is as follows:
strSQL = ""
strSQL = strSQL & "SELECT C_VALUE"
strSQL = strSQL & " AS SelectedCol"
strSQL = strSQL & " FROM MASTER"
strSQL = strSQL & " WHERE SECTION = 'val1'"
strSQL = strSQL & " AND KEY='val2'"
set objRs = objDb.CreateDynaset(strSQL, 4)
result = objRs("SelectedCol")

Here the value of result is obtained as E:folder1file1 without the slashes.
Can anyone tell me why this is happening?

A: The reason this happens is because in Oracle backslash \ is used as an Escape Character. This means instead of just being output it has special meaning (the character immediately following the backslash is escaped) and afterwards is discarded.
You can ignore Escape characters by escaping them (\\) like so;
SELECT REPLACE(C_VALUE, '\', '\\') AS SelectedCol
FROM MASTER
WHERE SECTION='val1' AND KEY='val2'

While you could use RELACE() to substitute the backslash for another character this then requires another step in the code to replace the substituted character with backslash again. Which seems pointless when the SQL can handle it for you with the same result.

A: You can try this
First change your script
select REPLACE (C_VALUE, '\', '#')  from master where SECTION='val1' and KEY='val2'
Then you can REPLACE again # to \ in vb

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Look, Tintin, we'll get you another dog when we get back to Earth. Just stop crying.
1929's Frau im Monde (Woman on the Moon) is a landmark film, mentioned in every book on science fiction cinema. It's possible to argue that Fritz Lang shaped our present world with it. Yet its brassier sister, the art-deco political fairytale Metropolis, has stolen all its thunder. This is a shame, for Frau im Mond stands as the bridge between Méliès and Kubrick, the uncannily accurate prediction of our first exploration of space. You owe it to yourself to see this one.
Mind you, for the first 73 minutes you will have to endure a spy melodrama, with the sort of human interest backstory that film producers insist on inserting to this day. It's actually not that bad an experience. The acting is good, the characterizations well drawn, and the sets evoke the tidy bourgeois world in which Steppenwolf begins. Helius, a wealthy engineer, has been drawing up practical plans for a rocket that will travel to the moon and back. This has led him to neglect his romantic pursuit of Friede, a student of astronomy who is part of his scientific team. Helius's assistant Windegger steps in and proposes to Friede, and when she accepts, Helius gloomily decides to make the journey to the moon himself.
First, though, he visits an old friend, Professor Mannfeldt. The professor has been living in toothless penury in a garret since 1895, when he ruined his scientific reputation by announcing that the moon contained vast gold reserves. Today we know this isn't the case, but there was no reason to believe otherwise in the era before gas spectrometers. The professor warns Helius that someone has been trying to break into his garret and steal his work. He gives his manuscript to Helius and begs him to keep it safe. Helius goes home and loses not only the manuscript but all his own project notes and models, in two neatly stage-managed robberies.
He is then contacted by a mysterious American calling himself Walter Turner, purporting to be from Chicago. Mr. Turner, eerily similar in appearance to William Randolph Hearst, is the dirty-tricks agent for an international cartel of financiers who want control of any gold found on the moon. He informs Helius that the moon voyage will be made on the financiers' terms or not at all. Refusal to meet their demands will result in Helius's work being destroyed. Since all they ask is for Turner to be included on the mission, Helius agrees.
At this point we meet young Gustav, the twelve-year-old son of Helius's chauffeur. Gustav has a knapsack full of science fiction comics. Gustav dreams of exploring space. Can you guess that Gustav will stow away on the rocket, when it takes off? I could too. I was still surprised to meet this particular SFnal archetype in a silent film from the Weimar Republic.
The official mission roster will include Helius, Turner, Professor Manfeldt and his pet mouse, and Friede and Windegger. Nattily dressed in shawl-collared sweaters and other early aviator gear, they board the rocket and now at last comes the big set piece, the Launch!
And this is the point at which I leaned forward in my seat and began repeating oh my God for about the next twenty minutes.
I was born in 1952. I remember the Mercury 7 and the black-and-white TV images from Cape Canaveral. I remember the gray lunar surface scrolling past beneath the Eagle as it came in for its landing in 1969. But here it is in 1929, just the same. The enormous gantry rolling into place, the backwards countdown from 10, the three-stage rocket dropping its segments until only the space capsule flies on, the astronauts attempting to pour liquids and scooping up the resultant floating globules, the capsule reversing itself for its moon landing, the bubble-headed space suits.
It's a bit anticlimactic after they land, because now the things they didn't get right take prominence. The moon has a breathable atmosphere and people can stroll about on its surface, perfectly comfortable in their shawl-collared sweaters. The explorers plan to find water with a dowsing rod. There are bubbling puddles of moon-mud. And the plot, with its burdensome lovers' triangle and treacherous villain and crazy old professor and bright kid, begins to resemble a Lost in Space episode. I can't warm to Friede, even though she is an intelligent woman-in-the-sciences, because she still functions as little more than a romantic object. Scriptwriter Thea von Harbou consistently undercut any nascent feminism by making her heroines marble images of spiritual perfection. There's really no particular reason to call it Woman on the Moon, either.
It doesn't matter. That so much was gotten right, forty years before humanity finally made it to Luna, is astonishing. It gives rise to bitter reflection on how much sooner mankind might have gone into space if not for Hitler. The primary science advisor for Frau im Mond was rocketeer Hermann Oberth, one of whose proteges was a bright boy named Wernher von Braun. Von Braun was a great fan of this film, and went so far as to paint its logo on the first successful V-2 rocket. You have to wonder how much else of the film's imagery shaped his thinking about what our first attempt at a moon landing would be like. It's a fact that the backwards countdown to launch was invented for this film, to draw out the suspense. How many kids, poised at the top of the playground jungle gym from 1961 on, counted out "5-4-3-2-1-BLASTOFF!" before jumping into space and skinning their knees in the sandbox?
Ironically, Frau im Mond, for all its sleek modern look, for all its technical brilliance, was a boxoffice failure, largely due to the fact that it had become a relic of the past: the era of silent films had come to an end. The public wanted to see talkies. And most of those bright German kids with knapsacks full of science fiction comics were denied their shiny future, and cemented into an ugly strata of history instead. The Nazis had the film withdrawn from circulation and destroyed the models.
But you can watch the Kino Video restoration on DVD, and you should. If The Right Stuff floated your boat, Frau im Mond will bring tears to your eyes.


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Grand Rapids attorney arrested, arraigned on sex assault charges
Jesse Powell was booked into the Itasca County Jail on Tuesday night, a day after missing his scheduled arraignment.
By Tom Olsen
DULUTH — After failing to show for an initial court appearance Monday, a Grand Rapids attorney was arrested and arraigned from jail on sexual assault charges.
Jesse Robert Powell, 32, was set for his first hearing in State District Court in Grand Rapids via Zoom at 1 p.m. Monday. But he did not enter the virtual courtroom at the scheduled time, prompting Judge Annie Claesson-Huseby to issue a bench warrant.
Claesson-Huseby indicated Powell eventually logged on at approximately 3:15 p.m.
Jesse Robert Powell
"He sent me a direct chat saying sorry for being late and wanted to discuss the situation with me," the judge wrote in an email filed in the case. "I read the chat out loud on the record, told Mr. Powell I could not discuss the case with him as it would be ex parte, and told him he had a warrant for his arrest."
Records show that Powell was booked into the Itasca County Jail on Tuesday night and arraigned Wednesday morning. Claesson-Huseby said Powell could be released on his own recognizance with multiple pretrial conditions or by posting an unconditional $50,000 bond.
Powell, of Bigfork, was charged by summons last month with one felony count of third-degree criminal sexual conduct and four gross misdemeanor counts of fifth-degree criminal sexual conduct.
A criminal complaint states that two former clients told an Aitkin County sheriff's investigator that Powell had displayed a pattern of sexual misconduct in their private meetings. The most serious count involves an allegation that he forced one woman into the bathroom at his law office and raped her last June.
PREVIOUSLY: Grand Rapids attorney accused of raping client
The complaint also includes allegations that Powell made a series of sexualized comments toward the women and engaged in various forms of unwanted touching. One of the former clients ended up obtaining a restraining order against the attorney due to his continued harassment.
Powell, a former assistant Itasca County attorney, has most recently operated independently at Powell Law, PLLC, 1045 E. U.S. Highway 169 in Grand Rapids, handling criminal defense, family law, civil litigation and estate-planning cases.
He was admitted to the Minnesota bar in 2015 and his license remains active, though the Office of Lawyers Professional Responsibility is investigating.
Claesson-Huseby, a Bemidji judge assigned to hear the case after the recusal of all three members of the Itasca County bench, set Powell's next court appearance for Jan. 24.
The case is being prosecuted by Pine County Attorney Reese Frederickson. Powell has not yet retained an attorney.
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A mental health treatment plan is a document that details a client's current mental health problems and outlines the goals and strategies that will assist the client in overcoming mental health issues. To obtain the information needed to complete a treatment plan, a mental health worker must interview the client. The information gathered during the interview is used to write the treatment plan.
Gather information. A psychological evaluation is a fact-gathering session in which a mental health worker (counselor, therapist, social worker, psychologist or psychiatrist) interviews a client about current psychological problems, past mental health issues, family history and current and past social problems with work, school and relationships. A psychosocial evaluation can also examine past and current substance abuse problems as well as any psychiatric drugs the client has used or is currently on.
The mental health worker may also consult a client's medical and mental health records during the evaluation process. Make sure appropriate releases of information (ROI documents) have been signed.
Make sure you also appropriately explain the limits to confidentiality. Tell the client that what you talk about is confidential, but the exceptions are if the client intends to harm himself, someone else, or is aware of abuse occurring in the community.
Be prepared to halt the evaluation if it becomes apparent the client is in crisis. For example, if the client has suicidal or homicidal ideations, you will need to switch gears and follow crisis intervention procedures immediately.
Why is the client coming in to treatment?
Depressed mood, anxiety, change in appetite, sleep disturbance, etc.
When did the problem begin?
What is the intensity/frequency/duration of the problem?
What, if any, attempts have been made to solve the problem?
Such as previous treatment, hospitalizations, etc.
Thoughts of harming self or others.
If the patient raises these concerns, stop the assessment and follow crisis intervention procedures.
Include the name of the medication, the dosage level, the length of time the client has been taking the medication and whether he is using it as prescribed.
Abuse or use of alcohol and other drugs.
Grooming and hygiene, speech, mood, affect, etc.
A short summary of the client's problems and symptoms should be written in narrative form. In this section, the counselor can include observations about how the patient looked and acted during the evaluation.
Use the information collected to form a (DSM-V or descriptive) diagnosis.
Therapy, referral to psychiatrist, drug treatment, etc. This should be guided by the diagnosis and clinical impression. An effective treatment plan will lead to discharge.
Make a diagnosis. The diagnosis is the main problem. Sometimes a client will have multiple diagnoses such as both Major Depressive Disorder and Alcohol Use. All diagnoses must be made before a treatment plan can be completed.
A diagnosis is chosen based on the client's symptoms and how they fit with the criteria outlined in the DSM. The DSM is the diagnostic classification system created by the American Psychiatric Association (APA). Use the most recent version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-5) to locate the correct diagnosis.
If you don't own a DSM-5, borrow one from a supervisor or colleague. Do not rely on online resources for a correct diagnosis.
Use the main symptoms the client is experiencing in order to come to a diagnosis.
If you are unsure about the diagnosis or you need expert assistance, speak to your clinical supervisor or consult with an experienced clinician.
Identify possible goals. Once you have completed the initial assessment and made a diagnosis, you will want to think about what interventions and goals you might want to create for treatment. Typically, clients will need some help identifying goals so it helps if you are prepared before having the discussion with your client.
For example, if your client has Major Depressive Disorder, a likely goal will be to reduce the symptoms of MDD.
Think about possible goals for the symptoms the client is experiencing. Perhaps your client has insomnia, depressed mood, and recent weight gain (all possible symptoms of MDD). You could create a separate goal for each of these prominent issues.
Think of interventions. The interventions are the meat of change in therapy. Your therapeutic interventions are what will ultimately evoke change in your client.
Identify types of treatment, or interventions, you might use such as: activity scheduling, cognitive-behavioral therapy and cognitive restructuring, behavioral experiments, assigning homework, and teaching coping skills such as relaxation techniques, mindfulness and grounding.
Make sure you stick to what you know. Part of being an ethical therapist is about doing what you are competent in so that you do not cause harm to the client. Don't try to attempt a therapy you are not trained in unless you have plenty of clinical supervision with an expert.
If you are a beginner, try using a model or workbook in the type of therapy you choose. This can help keep you on track.
Discuss goals with the client. After the initial assessment is conducted, the therapist and client will collaborate to create appropriate goals for treatment. This discussion needs to occur before the treatment plan is made.
A treatment plan should include direct input from the client. The counselor and client decide, together, what goals should be included in the treatment plan and the strategies that will be used to reach them.
Ask the client what he would like to work on in treatment. He may say something like, "I want to feel less depressed." Then, you can offer suggestions on what goals might be helpful to reduce his symptoms of depression (such as engaging in CBT).
What is one goal you have for therapy? What would you like to be different?
What steps can you take to make this happen? Offer suggestions and ideas if the client gets stuck.
On a scale of zero to ten with zero being totally not achieved and ten being totally achieved, how far along the scale are you with regard to this goal? This helps make the goals measurable.
Specific – Be as clear as possible, such as reducing severity of depression, or reducing nights with insomnia.
Measurable – How will you know when you have achieved your goal? Make sure it's quantifiable, such as reducing depression from 9/10 severity to 6/10. Another option would be to reduce insomnia from three nights per week to one night per week.
Achievable – Make sure the goals are attainable and not too high. For example, reducing insomnia from seven nights per week to zero nights per week, might be a difficult goal to achieve in a short period of time. Consider changing it to four nights per week. Then, once you achieve four you can create a new goal of zero.
Realistic and Resourced - Is this achievable with the resources you have? Are there any other resources you need before you can, or to help you, achieve your goal? How can you access these resources?
Time-limited – Set a time limit for each goal such as three months or six months.
A fully formed goal might look like: Client will reduce insomnia from three nights per week to one night per week in the next three months.
Name of client and diagnosis.
Short terms goals or objectives (Client will reduce depression severity from 8/10 to 5/10 within six months). A good treatment plan will have at least three goals.
Record the goals. Your goals need to be as clear and concise as possible. Remember the SMART goals plan and make each goal specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and time-limited.
The form may have you record each goal separately, along with the interventions you will use toward that goal, and then what the client agrees to do.
Express specific interventions you will use. The counselor will include treatment strategies the client has agreed to. The form of therapy that will be used to accomplish these goals can be indicated here, such as individual or family therapy, substance abuse treatment and medication management.
Sign the treatment plan. Both the client and the counselor sign the treatment plan to show that there is an agreement on what to focus on in treatment.
Make sure this is done as soon as you have completed the treatment plan. You want the dates on the form to be accurate and you want to show that your client agrees with the treatment plan goals.
If you do not get the treatment plan signed, insurance companies may not pay for services rendered.
Review and improve as needed. You will be expected to complete goals and make new ones as the client progresses in treatment. The treatment plan should include dates in the future that the client and counselor will review the progress the client is making. Decisions to continue the current treatment plan or to make changes will be made at that time.
You may want to check in with the client's goals on a weekly or monthly basis in order to identify progress. Ask questions such as, "How many times did you experience insomnia this week?" Once your client has met his goal, say of experiencing insomnia only once per week, you can move on to another goal (perhaps getting it to zero times per week, or improving sleep quality overall).
Is there any comprehensive software I could use that goes through the steps of assessment and diagnosis from DSM-5, and then creates a treatment plan?
It's a great idea, but I am not aware of anything like this. You may want to check out Selecting Effective Treatments by Reichenberg and Seligman. Their book covers empirically based treatment options for just about every diagnosis in the DSM.
What are the theories of mental health treatment based on?
Some theories are "evidence based' and some were largely based on conjecture. Therapists will presumably work from "evidence based" models (meaning models that have demonstrated effectiveness).
How often should a treatment plan be updated?
Generally, at least every three months, or whenever new goals emerge or changes in the patient's or client's situation arise. Additionally, if new information is brought to the clinician's attention that might impact the outcome of the patient or client's treatment, the treatment plan may be revised.
Who is responsible for the initial treatment plan?
The treating clinician should be responsible for the initial treatment plan. If the client has an interdisciplinary team then the plan could be formulated with the treatment team.
Does the clinical supervisor need to cosign the treatment plans for licensed counselors with specific insurance plans?
Typically, no, unless it is an institutional policy or policy mandated by a particular insurance company for which you are an approved provider.
How often does a treatment plan need to be done?
It depends on your agency and state. However, in general, treatment plans should be completed every 90-180 days. Kids get shorter time frames and adults can go a little longer, especially those adults that have chronic, long-term disabilities.
What is an example of an objective?
An objective is anything that adds to achieving either long-term or short-term goals of treatment overall. Some examples could be living independently, securing a job, or smaller goals like leaving the house x number of times per week.
A treatment plan is a document that is ever changing, based on the needs of the client.
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Lewis Hamilton receives knighthood days after Abu Dhabi F1 heartbreak
Mercedes driver given honour by Prince Charles during investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle
Neil Murphy
British racing driver Lewis Hamilton has received a knighthood during an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle.
Sir Lewis was awarded the honour on Wednesday by Prince Charles for his services to motorsport over a glittering two-decade career.
He was joined by his mother Carmen Lockhart and was all smiles as they posed for pictures in the castle's quadrangle.
Lewis Hamilton shows his class after bitter blow of F1 title defeat in Abu Dhabi GP
When congratulated on his award, Hamilton said: "Thank you."
It comes days after Hamilton, 36, narrowly missed out on a record eighth Formula One world title to his rival, Red Bull driver Max Verstappen.
The nail-biting championship was clinched during the controversial final lap of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
The introduction of the safety car after a late crash at the Yas Marina Circuit wiped out Hamilton's lead and gave Verstappen he advantage as he was using fresher tyres.
Hamilton was included in the New Year Honours list in 2020 after pressure on UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson to approve the accolade.
Lewis Hamilton and his mother Carmen Lockhart pose for the media during a ceremony at Windsor Castle. AP
Despite being one of the UK's most successful sportsmen, Hamilton has previously been overlooked for a knighthood, reportedly due to his tax affairs.
His knighthood was included on the Diplomatic and Overseas List as he now lives in Monaco and has not resided permanently in the UK since 2007.
Former Labour cabinet minister Lord Hain twice wrote to No 10 Downing Street calling for the driver to be honoured with a CBE.
The past few years have been pivotal for Hamilton, who found his public voice and was praised when he spoke out over race issues, including the death of George Floyd.
The sole black driver in F1's white-dominated world called out his peers for staying silent over Floyd's murder by an American policeman in Minneapolis.
He then marched on the streets of London supporting the Black Lives Matter movement and praised protesters for tearing down the statue of Edward Colston in Bristol.
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - in pictures
Race winner and 2021 Formula One World Drivers Champion Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and his Red Bull Racing team celebrate on the podium after the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at Yas Marina Circuit. Victor Besa / The National
Veteran British actor David Suchet was due to be knighted for his drama career and charity work but announced he had tested positive for Covid-19.
Barry Hearn, the chairman of the World Snooker Tour and the Professional Darts Corporation, was awarded an OBE for services to sport.
The former manager of six-time snooker world champion Steve Davis is also the chairman of Matchroom Sport, a company which owns, produces and promotes 12 sports.
Singer and rapper Craig David received an MBE for services to music after staging a career comeback.
The star found overnight fame with the release of his debut album Born To Do It in 2000 but the hits dried up and he moved to the US.
David returned to successful ways with his album Following My Intuition in 2016.
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Parliament approves appointment of Minister Shauna
By Mohamed Fathih Abdul Muhsin
June 8, 2021 , 14:57
Minister of Technology Aminath Shauna
Malé, Maldives – The Parliament has approved the appointment of Aminath Shauna as the Minister of Environment, Climate Change and Technology.
The motion was passed with 57 parliamentarians voting for it while 8 members voted against it.
Chairperson of the Government Oversight Committee and MP of West Maafannu Constituency Mohamed Falah said while presenting the committee report on Minister Shauna to the Parliament, that Shauna meets all the requirements for a minister in the Constitution and that she has not done anything that conflicts with the law. The Committee has unanimously approved Minister Shauna.
Minister Shauna was working as the Policy Secretary at the President's Office from 2018 till her new appointment. She was responsible for the management of the implementation of all government policies including overseeing the Climate Change Advisory Council, and Maldives vision of becoming a carbon neutral country.
With the dissolution of the Ministry of Communications, Science and Technology, the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Technology is mandated with undertaking the functions and responsibilities of the dissolved office. The staff were transferred to the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Technology. The President made the decision under powers vested upon him in Article 116 of the Constitution of the Republic of Maldives.
Maleeh's proposal had no mention of internet speed: Minister Shauna
Aminath Shauna appointed as Minister for newly established Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Technology
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Internet is a basic need: Tech. Minister Shauna


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Old Wars Versus New Meetings. Is There a Choice?
We'll be spending Friday through Sunday this week at Pickwick Landing State Park for a District 12-L Lions Convention. Hope to find time to visit a few Civil War sites in the area as well. Here are some of the places I really want to see more of. In Corinth, Mississippi, there is a wonderful museum, with an outdoor water feature depicting the disruptions the Civil War caused to the development of the United States.
And then, of course, there's the Shiloh Battleground and Museum.
What fascinated me in Sunday's Civil War notes was the mention of a fight at Fort Pillow. The remains of the fort are just a few miles up the road from my house, but I was unaware of the actions that took place there in 1862. Here's a summary of what I learned.
At the start of 1862 the line that separated Union and Confederate territory ran along the Kentucky-Tennessee border, reaching the Mississippi at Columbus. However, after the capture of Forts Henry and Donelson by U. S. Grant in February 1862, the Confederates had to abandon that line in favor of one that that ran through Tennessee. The western end of that line was located at New Madrid and Island No. 10. However, even these new positions were dangerously exposed to Union attack. At the end of February a force of over 20,000 men under General John Pope marched overland to capture the two strongholds. On 3 March Pope began a siege of New Madrid, on the northern bank of the river. On 13 March the Confederate defenders of the town pulled back to Island No. 10, abandoning the town.
Pope, with 20,000 troops launched his attack on 7 April. Two gunboats bombarded the Confederate positions at Watson's Landing, south of New Madrid, and west of Island No. 10. Pope's troops landed soon after. Trapped by greatly superior forces, the Confederate defenders of Island No. 10 had no choice but to surrender.
The capture of Island No. 10 was a key moment in opening of the Mississippi. Only one more position, Fort Pillow, a Confederate fort on the Tennessee bank of the Mississippi River. remained between the Union fleets and Memphis. On the same day that Island No. 10 fell, U.S. Grant launched his counterattack at Shiloh, forcing General Beauregard to retreat to Corinth and destroying any chances that Fort Pillow might be held. After a Union army expedition against the fort was abandoned, the burden of capturing the position fell to the Western Flotilla, a collection of ironclads and gunboats.
The Confederate defenders of the Mississippi had constructed their own fleet of rams. On 10 May, those rams launched a surprise attack on the Union fleet attacking Fort Pillow. The Union fleet's response was not well coordinated. Two of their ironclads were badly damaged by ramming attacks, before the Confederate fleet retreated into the shelter of Fort Pillow's guns.
The Confederates soon evacuated Fort Pillow itself. The main Confederate army had been forced to retreat from Corinth. This left the fort exposed to an attack from the rear, and so Gen. Beauregard ordered the garrison to leave, after destroying the fort. During the night of 4 June they carried out that order, before withdrawing towards Memphis. The next morning the Union fleet occupied the site of the fort.
After the evacuation of Fort Pillow, the next Union target was Memphis. On 6 June, the Union's Western Flotilla, reinforced by their own rams, fought and defeated the Confederate fleet at Memphis, and captured the city. Fort Pillow remained in use. It returned to prominence later in the war, when Confederate cavalry under Nathan Bedford Forrest captured the fort, and massacred dozens of black soldiers (Fort Pillow Massacre, 12 April 1864).


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My name is Jonathan A. Gross, and I am currently doing quantum-computing
research at Google.
Previously I was a postdoctoral fellow in Alexandre Blais' group at the
University of Sherbrooke and I did my Ph.D. at the University of New Mexico
under the supervision of Professor Carlton M. Caves.

I hope for this website to keep a public record of my research activities (such
as talks and publications), as well as to provide a platform for sharing
interesting things I happen upon during the course of my work.

I have a bachelor's degree in computer engineering from the University of
Arizona, so much of what I find interesting outside my immediate research field
involves software.
I have previously served as a volunteer instructor for the [Software carpentry
foundation][swc], and am enthusiastic about promoting open standards (such as
the use of HTML as an open presentation format via tools like
[reveal.js][rjs]).

[swc]: http://software-carpentry.org/
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How in the world do you decide what to name your kid? It's a great big decision right at the beginning of the life of a person you don't even know yet. I feel like a name shapes a person and contributes to who they are and what they will become. There are baby names that sound presidential, names that sound like rock stars, and everything in between. So with a decision so vast, how do you even get started?
We decided to start at the last name and work backwards. My wife and I both have quite strong familial ties and would love to pass on as much family history to our child as we can. My wife lovingly took my last name a couple of years after marriage, so our baby will be a little Foy. We want to include my wife's maiden name as well, so that will be our child's middle name. Now that we've got the middle and last name handled, we are hemming and hawing over the most important part.
So we are working on our short list. We are going for something unique but not off-the-wall, that can be shortened to a really great nickname. But we sure could use some suggestions. Help me out, what are some of your favorite boy or girl baby names?


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The event that is fired on computer B is Event ID: 4648.  This event is generated when a process attempts to log on an account by explicitly specifying that account's credentials.
I think it has something to do with Adobe Creative Cloud but am unsure. How can I determine which program on computer A is making these requests to computer B?


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Community energy has grown across the UK in recent decades…
In our latest paper we seek to understand the factors contributing to the emergence, growth and nature of community energy in the UK. Access the working paper in full.
Community energy initiatives have grown and spread across the UK since the late 1990s. While the exact size of the sector is not known, the latest research suggests that there are around 300 community organisations running active energy generation projects of some sort, and a range of others engaged in demand-side projects.
…and is part of a wider decentralisation of the UK energy system
In the UK's centralised energy system, community energy groups have survived – and prospered – by creating a 'niche' within it, through learning, collaborating, and taking advantage of what opportunities do exist. These opportunities have largely come from shifts in government regulation, and technology development. During the last three decades, UK government policies have liberalised and privatised energy infrastructure and supply; energy technologies, particularly for renewable electricity generation, have also developed rapidly in terms of efficiency and cost. These changes have created an opportunity for small-scale energy generation companies. Community energy groups are among those that have taken this opportunity.
Renewable energy revenues have driven most community energy business models
What this means for community energy business models is that revenue has largely been provided by supply-side energy generation initiatives, rather than demand-side energy efficiency focused projects. Surplus revenues have been used to support a range of environmental and social projects, including energy efficiency and demand management activities. Grant funding has also been important for energy efficiency work, and for project start-up costs in general: however, the largest single step forward for community energy was the introduction of government revenue payments, in particular the Feed-In Tariff Scheme (FITS) in 2010. This was the first government price support mechanism aimed specifically at smaller scale renewables.
…but recent policy shifts have slowed down new activity
The publication of the government's Community Energy Strategy, in 2014, marked a high point for community energy. More recently, political change at UK level has seen the FITS and other public policies become much less supportive of community energy. New community renewables activity has slowed down considerably.
This is unsurprising: central government plays a major role in structuring the UK energy market. If new actors are to enter this market and thrive, they will need government to 'unlock' it to a degree. As energy projects are characterised by high upfront capital demands and long payback times, market, and therefore policy stability is crucial for de-risking investment.
Yet community energy has strengths – and opportunities
Nevertheless, this is unlikely to be the end of the community energy story. Firstly, the sector is much stronger now than before the advent of FITS. It is larger; established projects' revenues are generally secure; and the sector is increasingly developing economies of learning, enabling some additional community renewables projects to go ahead despite pressure on cost margins.
Secondly, there are new opportunities to seize. The recent creation of the Innovative Finance ISA may unlock finance on a greater scale, if suitable projects become available. The Clean Growth Strategy offers an opportunity to engage with policy. In Scotland and Wales, devolved policy actors continue to offer support for community energy.
The energy market is changing and technology is changing too, especially in the areas of energy storage and demand-management technology. There is also renewed interest in energy from local authorities; synergies between 'civic' and 'community' energy actors have been recognised in projects in Plymouth, Swansea, and Edinburgh, among others.
Two points seem clear. First, the sector is still in flux and not yet coalescing around a 'new normal'. Therefore, our research into how the technological, regulatory, customer, financial, and other resource elements of community energy business models might be viably combined is timely.
Second, despite some excellent studies cited in this report, our research to date confirms the paucity of good quality and comprehensive quantitative data and analysis on the financial and economic side of community energy. It is notable that Community Energy England have also recently begun to address this gap through their annual State of the Sector survey, and we are working closely with them in order to maximise the use of our shared data. We hope that the next stages of our research will go some way to filling this gap and providing knowledge that can be used to support the future success of the community energy sector.
Tim Braunholtz-Speight
Financing Community Energy


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'Ma Rainey's Black Bottom' is the Kind of Film That Will Guide Conversations About the Black Experience
by Catalina Combs
Catalina Combs
This film has Oscar written all over it. Ma Rainey's Black Bottom is the latest film that is sure to gain some accolades at the 2021 Academy Awards.
Based on the play by the esteemed writer August Wilson, Ma Rainey's Black Bottom is another film in the famous "Pittsburgh Cycle." Fans will note, this is the last film performance of Chadwick Boseman, who passed away on August 28, 2020. And what a performance, too; not just by him, but all the actors.
August Wilson is known for showcasing the complexity of the African American experience, and this film does just that. The film reveals the Black experience through music, community, and the white man. Set in 1920s Chicago, Ma Rainey's Black Bottom gives a different outlook on the roaring '20s, away from the gin, guns, and glamour that made Chicago the historical epicenter of "all that jazz." It is the blues. It is the Black experience. It is the other side of the bright lights.
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom takes place in the course of an afternoon recording session. A band of musicians prepare to record with the legendary "Mother of the Blues," Ma Rainey, played by Viola Davis (Fences). Late to the session, the bold and temperamental Ma engages in a battle of wills and patience with her white manager and producer over control of her music. As she stands up for herself and her talents, it will be Ma's way or the highway.
The band waits in the studio's dingy rehearsal room, where zealous trumpeter Levee, played by Chadwick Boseman (Black Panther), prompts his fellow musicians into an eruption of stories revealing truths and actions that will change their lives forever. Directed by George C. Wolfe (The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks) and adapted for the screen by Ruben Santiago-Hudson (Lackawanna Blues), the film also stars Glynn Turman (Fargo), Colman Domingo (Fear the Walking Dead), Taylour Paige (White Boy Rick), Michael Potts (True Detective), and Dusan Brown (42).
The film celebrates the power of the music and the artists who knew their worth. There are so many universal themes that make the film still relevant today. The film will and should continue to guide conversations about the Black experience not only in the workplace but in the United States then and now. It is a different kind of struggle.
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I walked away with some life lessons myself. I thought about how I should look to be treated in the workplace and how I should always trust in what I have to offer. That should go for everyone, and it is not even the most profound lesson in the film.
The intimate nature of the theater work translates well to the screen. With Denzel Washington involved as a producer, Ma Rainey's Black Bottom carries the same evidence of thought and care that Fences had. Everything is where it needs to be. The highlights of the film are the dialogue and themes of the work, with the bonus that they are brought to life by an amazing cast.
The characters are larger than life; each time they talk, the spotlight is on them. They control the screen. Viola Davis must have found the recipe for success with August Wilson. Having secured her first Academy Award for Fences in 2016, there is no doubt Davis will receive praise for her role as Ma Rainey. What a transformation. The makeup, the body size, the musicality, all make for a great character that Davis brings to life on screen. She steals every scene she is in. You cannot take your eyes off of her.
Boseman portrays Levee as a young man always looking for a good time, angry, masking the pain he has inside, impulsive, and looking for a way to shoot his shot romantically and professionally. He is complicated, charismatic, and hardworking. If the film were set in 2020, he would be the millennial of the group. All of the characters are complex and portrayed mesmerizingly well, but Davis and Boseman give epic performances.
As fantastic as this film is on screen, it still comes off as a staged event. The sets are framed as such. The dialogue and flow feel like it is still theatrical in nature. It works, but it's something you cannot ignore. Visually the set design operated like a stage. There is nothing remarkable about it, but that's the point. The film focuses on the people. It is a strong, character-driven film. The characters shine through action, dialogue, and costume.
It is a great story, performed by great actors, written and directed by great talent. You won't want to miss it. Ma Rainey's Black Bottom will be available on Netflix, December 18, 2020.
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If attending a physical workshop isn't an option right now, you can check out this awesome digital tiny house workshop. It covers a very comprehensive range of tiny house topics.


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PIN IT!You've heard that your child should be in an extended rear facing car seat, but you may not know why. After years of research, keeping your child in a rear-facing car seat is really the best thing for them. The recommendation is that children should be rear facing until at least 2, but extended rear facing is encouraged. Read on to find out why it's safer to do extended rear facing.
When you're putting your kid rear facing, just know that their head is much safer. When your child's head is forward facing, in a car accident, their head is jerked away from their chest, causing a lot of damage. In a rear-facing car seat, your child's head is cradled in a much better position. Your child's neck and head are more likely to come out with less damage in a car accident when rear facing than not. Of course, the longer you can keep them rear facing the better as this means their head will be protected longer.
One of the biggest arguments for people who don't believe in extended rear facing is the legs. Research shows that much more damage is done to the legs when forward facing in a car accident than rear facing. When your child gets bigger and you're worried about them fitting in the car seat, while rear facing, just know that it is much safer! Your child can easily fold their legs up and there is plenty of comfort. Remember a car seat is more about safety than comfort anyways. Your child would much rather be alive than uncomfortable. Also, remember that kids joints and bones are still developing and they are a lot more flexible than we give them credit for.
Laws don't just appear one day when someone decides they want to change it. Keep in mind that in order for a law to be passed, there has to be evidence built up on why it should be a law. Every single day, more and more states are becoming aware of the safety of rear facing car seats and extended rear facing benefits. You should consider rear facing your child for as long as possible because a lot of states are making it a law!
A common argument for someone who doesn't understand why things are the way they are is that "things never used to be this way." Studies have shown that rear-facing is all around a better way to travel. There is less impact on the body and in case of a car accident, the body doesn't receive as much damage. So, in case you think extended rear facing is an opinion, it's more so a fact. It's a scientific fact that the longer your child sits in a car seat rear-facing, the safer they are!
If your child is ever in a car accident, there is often stress on the neck and the spine. Let this next statement soak in: "When someone is rear facing, crashes two and three occur in concert and the forces of the crash are more equally diffused along the shell of the seat, holding the neck and spine in line (Car Seats for the Littles)." The impact on your little one's body is less when they're rear facing, which is a scientific fact we can all get behind.
I so agree with this. I probably didn't keep my kids rear facing as long as I should. When they were around 1 I turned them. Now I know better!
This was a very interesting read. I don't have children but I do have a friend who does and every time we go somewhere together, the baby's car seat is rear facing. Now I understand why.
I had no idea about this! I will share this post, it is so good.
I don't have kids so I've never really thought about how having them in a car can make all the difference, I have heard rear facing is meant to be a really good thing and should be done for as long as possible.
Ensuring that your kids are properly set up while in the car is imperative. I have a less than 2-year-old toddler who always so rowdy while inside the car. so this is very helpful for me.
I totally agree with this! My kids are both out of car & booster seats now, but I had kept them rear facing as babies/toddlers as long as they would fit!
When my boys were still in car seats, none of this information was available to us! So glad that they have done the research to find ways to make kids safer now!
My son and his wife kept their daughter turned backwards for as very long as possible. People were telling them it was too long, but they'd done their research.
This is a really interesting post. I get dizzy easily when go rear facing myself, but with so many benefits that you mentioned above, I would absolutely keep my kids getting used to rear facing (when I got one, one day!) Thank you for sharing this!
These are great tips. Yes I too did rear racing when my kids are young. Even though when they cry it is not easy to see what is happening there. Rear facing is always safest.
This is so true!! I did a blog post a while back with my local car seat safety commission about the right car seats for the right ages, and I agree with you completely about rear facing car seats. They are simply more safe, period!! I had to turn mine around when my kid got so big he started kicking the back seat and one day he actually popped the seat from its socket!! That was scary, but it was the end of that. Anyway, great post, thanks for sharing!
This is a useful info for couples having toddles. I have pinned this post. Thank you for sharing it.
I haven't seen this implemented in Dubai or India. Quite an interesting and important safety regulation with tiny tots in the vehicle.
My son stayed rear facing up until he outgrew the state and car seat requirements to turn to forward facing. I agree it is much safer, thanks for sharing!
OshKosh B'Gosh, I have a Kindergartener!


Regular chapter 227 is here brought to you by June and AyabeWakasa. Sorry for being late. I am on my way home so will be releasing two chapters tomorrow and earlier too.
Chapter 224 is sponsored by Anonymous, thank you for your support:) Brought to you by June and Ninja. Although Liu Chengfeng have good taste, but hands off my DRAGON!
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The Lunatics are trying to get rid of Social Security and Unemployment Benefits AGAIN!
The loonies are on the march again trying to eliminate Social Security and Unemployment Benefits.
They call them "entitlements" but they are NOT "entitlements."
Even the "brains" in Washington D.C. refer to these 2 programs as "entitlements" as though people are taking money away from government and are expecting government to pay their way in life. Such idiots don't have a clue what Social Security and Unemployment Benefits are.
Unemployment is an insurance program. Social Security is an insurance program.
You pay "premiums" into the plans and then when you don't have work you can take some of the money you paid into the plans during your entire working life. It is NOT an entitlement. It is insurance that you file a claim for, just like any other insurance.
If you want to get rid of Social Security and Unemployment Insurance then also get rid of auto, home and life insurance because they all are exactly the same thing.
And just like Flood Insurance, Social Security and Unemployment Insurance are only provided by the U.S. Government.
Contact your Senators and House Representatives and explain it to them and why we always will need to maintain Social Security and Unemployment Benefits.
Then there's the matter of 'entitlements' spending—i.e. social security and medicare. The official 'spin' of the current budget deal is that entitlements are not being touched and aren't part of the deal. Republicans and the Teaparty faction have not demanded additional entitlement cuts in the current deal. That does not mean social security and medicare won't be cut in 2014, however.
Obama's 2014 budget calls for no less than $620 billion in social security and medicare cuts over the coming decade. Apparently Republicans and Teapartyers considered that sufficient for a 'first bite of the apple'. But they'll be back for more in the final stage of the grand bargain by increments. Entitlement cuts will not be addressed during an election year of 2014. That comes later, and after corporate tax cuts in 2014—which both Obama and the Republicans have been both on record proposing for some time.
Yes, it seems that Democrats have switched sides with Republicans in trying to cut and maybe eventually eliminate Social Security. Republicans still want to privatize it.
According to this Pew poll, not wanting to cut what is an (baloney term) entitlement cuts across party lines.
Saw an interesting take on *entitlements*-better to call them "federal retirement benefits".
What I meant is that at one time the Democrats refused to consider any cuts or changes to the SS system. Now they put it on the menu to get the Republicans to sit down for discussions on the program. No one knows what will happen to SS.


Visual Arts has a very special project underway! Over the past few weeks HCC Visual Arts Professor Michelle Marlar has been conferencing her Art Appreciation lectures through Canvas from Abydos, Egypt where she is collaborating with New York University Fine Arts and Princeton University on an active excavation of the Osiris Temple.
Dr. Marlar, an expert on the Osiris Temple — one of the most important, but least understood temples in all of Egypt — will be returning to Houston after spring break to complete the semester in the Stafford classroom.


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Limor Rubin
Israel Chief Executive Officer
Professional Strategic Funder. Serial Social Entrepreneur. Budding Poet.
Limor was born in Barcelona during her parent's years of service representing Israel in the local Jewish community. Following her parents lead, Limor then worked in Jewish communities in both South Africa and Uzbekistan. This has given her a deep acquaintance with Jewish communities around the world.
But her experience with the American Jewish community changed her life.
Raised as a religious Zionist, Limor was about to slam the door on her Jewish identity when her encounter with American Jewry brought her back in search of new ways of living spiritually as a Jew.
Since then she has dedicated her career towards strengthening and developing the diverse and open field of Israeli Judaism.
Limor has a bachelor's degree in Business as well as a master's degree in Public Policy. She is married with three children and two dogs and is both a vegan and a passionate advocate of ecological sustainability.
Limor has ten years of experience in managing social investments in philanthropic foundations and an additional fifteen years of experience in managing large scale programs in an array of fields such as feminism, inclusion of people with disabilities and Jewish peoplehood.
Limor is an expert in strategic philanthropy and leading processes of long-term change by means of social investment and is a generous mentor to professionals in the foundational world.


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const request = require('../lib/request');
const { create, remove, copy, move } = require('../lib/resources');

const { API_TOKEN } = require('./constants');
const {
  API_RESOURCES_URL,
  API_COPY_URL,
  API_MOVE_URL
} = require('../lib/constants');

const folderName = 'disk:/folderName';
const folder2Name = 'disk:/folder2Name';
const overwrite = true;
const fields = 'field1,field2';
const permanently = true;

jest.mock('../lib/request');

describe('copy', () => {
  it('should call request.post and resolve Promise with data and status', () => {
    const responseMock = {
      data: {
        href:
          'https://cloud-api.yandex.net/v1/disk/resources?path=disk%3A%2Ffoo%2Fbar',
        method: 'GET',
        templated: false
      },
      status: 200
    };
    const copyPromise = copy(
      API_TOKEN,
      folderName,
      folder2Name,
      overwrite,
      fields
    );

    expect(request.post).toHaveBeenCalledWith({
      url: API_COPY_URL,
      token: API_TOKEN,
      query: {
        from: folderName,
        path: folder2Name,
        overwrite,
        fields
      }
    });

    request.post._resolve(responseMock);

    expect(copyPromise).resolves.toBe(responseMock);
  });

  it("shouldn't overwrite uploaded file and should returns all fields by default", () => {
    copy(API_TOKEN, folderName, folder2Name);

    expect(request.post).toHaveBeenCalledWith({
      url: API_COPY_URL,
      token: API_TOKEN,
      query: {
        from: folderName,
        path: folder2Name,
        overwrite: false,
        fields: ''
      }
    });
  });
});

describe('create', () => {
  it('should call request.put-method and resolve Promise with data', () => {
    const responseMock = {
      data: {
        href:
          'https://cloud-api.yandex.net/v1/disk/resources?path=disk%3A%2FMusic',
        method: 'GET',
        templated: false
      },
      status: 200
    };
    const createPromise = create(API_TOKEN, folderName);

    expect(request.put).toHaveBeenCalledWith({
      url: API_RESOURCES_URL,
      token: API_TOKEN,
      query: {
        path: folderName
      }
    });

    request.put._resolve(responseMock);

    expect(createPromise).resolves.toBe(responseMock.data);
  });
});

describe('move', () => {
  it('should call request.post and resolve Promise with data and status', () => {
    const responseMock = {
      data: {
        href:
          'https://cloud-api.yandex.net/v1/disk/resources?path=disk%3A%2Fbar%2Fphoto.png',
        method: 'GET',
        templated: false
      },
      status: 200
    };
    const movePromise = move(
      API_TOKEN,
      folderName,
      folder2Name,
      overwrite,
      fields
    );

    expect(request.post).toHaveBeenCalledWith({
      url: API_MOVE_URL,
      token: API_TOKEN,
      query: {
        from: folderName,
        path: folder2Name,
        overwrite,
        fields
      }
    });

    request.post._resolve(responseMock);

    expect(movePromise).resolves.toBe(responseMock);
  });

  it("shouldn't overwrite the target file and should return all fields in response by default", () => {
    move(API_TOKEN, folderName, folder2Name);

    expect(request.post).toHaveBeenCalledWith({
      url: API_MOVE_URL,
      token: API_TOKEN,
      query: {
        from: folderName,
        path: folder2Name,
        overwrite: false,
        fields: ''
      }
    });
  });
});

describe('remove', () => {
  it('should call request.deleted-method and resolve promise with data and status', () => {
    const responseMock = {
      data: {
        href:
          'https://cloud-api.yandex.net/v1/disk/operations?id=d80c269ce4eb16c0207f0a15t4a31415313452f9e950cd9576f36b1146ee0e42',
        method: 'GET',
        templated: false
      },
      status: 200
    };
    const removePromise = remove(API_TOKEN, folderName, permanently);

    expect(request.delete).toHaveBeenCalledWith({
      url: API_RESOURCES_URL,
      token: API_TOKEN,
      query: {
        path: folderName,
        permanently
      }
    });

    request.delete._resolve(responseMock);

    expect(removePromise).resolves.toBe(responseMock);
  });

  it("shouldn't remove permanently by default", () => {
    remove(API_TOKEN, folderName);

    expect(request.delete).toHaveBeenCalledWith({
      url: API_RESOURCES_URL,
      token: API_TOKEN,
      query: { path: folderName, permanently: false }
    });
  });
});


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Q: Undefined reference to nlopt_... symbols I am fairly new to Fortran and this may sound like a silly question. I encounter an error when compiling the Fortran code that is posted as an example in the NLOPT Wiki.
I compile in Ubuntu 18.04 LTS using the following command:
gfortran example-nlopt.f90 -o example-nlopt -I/usr/local/include/

The following error is produced in the terminal:
/tmp/ccbAim6b.o: In function `MAIN__':
example-nlopt.f90:(.text+0x26): undefined reference to `nlo_create_'
example-nlopt.f90:(.text+0x42): undefined reference to `nlo_get_lower_bounds_'
example-nlopt.f90:(.text+0x67): undefined reference to `nlo_set_lower_bounds_'
example-nlopt.f90:(.text+0x8a): undefined reference to `nlo_set_min_objective_'
example-nlopt.f90:(.text+0xca): undefined reference to `nlo_add_inequality_constraint_'
example-nlopt.f90:(.text+0x10e): undefined reference to `nlo_add_inequality_constraint_'
example-nlopt.f90:(.text+0x12d): undefined reference to `nlo_set_xtol_rel_'
example-nlopt.f90:(.text+0x164): undefined reference to `nlo_optimize_'
example-nlopt.f90:(.text+0x305): undefined reference to `nlo_destroy_'
collect2: error: ld returned 1 exit status

A: Based on what I saw in nlopt's documentation (https://nlopt.readthedocs.io/en/latest/NLopt_Installation/#changing-the-installation-directory) it looks like you just need to specify the library to link against.  Maybe try this:
gfortran  -I/usr/local/include/ -L/usr/local/lib example-nlopt.f90 -o example-nlopt -lnlopt -lm

This assumes you have the libnlopt.so in /usr/local/lib, if not then point to its location with the -L option.


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Register Radio co-hosts Jeanette DeMelo and Matthew Bunson talk with Vatican correspondent Edward Pentin as he recounts his experience on the ground with Pope Francis in Egypt. They also discuss this week's breaking news, including Pres. Trump's upcoming visit to the Vatican. Then Egyptian Jesuit Father Samir Khalil Samir explains about the plight of Christians in Egypt and throughout the Middle East.


As a member of the Baby-Boom generation, I was able to graduate from college debt-free thanks to reasonable tuition, part-time jobs, work-study and more than a little help from my father. For Millennials (those born between 1980 and 1995) and Gen Z (born between 1996 and 2010), stories from dad or grandpa of a debt-free graduation sound fairly incredible. According to US News and World Report, 69% of graduates leave college with average loans of roughly $30,000 or more.
Student debt is now the second largest liability on household balance sheets after the home mortgage — bigger than all car loan debt, credit card debt and home equity loans. Some economists observe that this burden leads young adults to delay starting families, buying homes and saving for retirement. And, it certainly creates a financial worry for young adults that inevitably leads to some level of stress, affecting overall well-being.
While still very new, some programs include employer match after a service requirement and the maximum benefit ranging from $1,000 – $5,000. We've also seen plans that are looking at how to redirect employers' 401K match toward student loan accounts. Some employers even provide assistance toward parents of students, providing a match toward 529 contributions.
Not surprisingly, younger generations are particularly drawn to student loan assistance programs. Programs can be offered as a distinct benefit or as part of a choice design that allows an employee to select from a variety of options, such as a 401(k) match or student loan repayment.
While new and evolving, student loan assistance programs can be a high-value addition that responds to an emerging and significant workforce need. Given the generational workforce shifts, these programs present an opportunity for employers to compete for talent in a new way.
When my Dad went to college, tuition at public universities could be $50 per credit. Those days are a distant memory. Employers recognize the huge debt of many of today's graduates and for those seeking to improve their brand to younger generations, student loan assistance programs can be a key element in updating benefits to meet the needs of a new workforce.


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Car was clean and ran smooth, great on gas. Easy to communicate with Sasha and her bf.
We had the car for a week, great fun for a trip and to travel locally. Clean and cheap to run. Sasha was very helpful and communication was great. Overall experience 5 stars!
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My interactions range from professional and pleasant to difficult and downright unhelpful. Up to this point, there still has been no attempt to gain any feedback from me about these dramatically different incidents.
Where are the weak links in customer service?
Are all departments (and associates within) trained in a consistent manner?
Is there a way for employees to provide input through an employee survey or feedback program?
Are there opportunities for customers to weigh in on their experiences along the way?
Rest assured, customers notice when they experience internal inconsistency. Provide them a way to tell you about it before they take it upon themselves to tell everyone else!


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! **********************************************
!   1/11/2012
! **********************************************
!
! Main program for computing roots of a polynomial
! using a factorization of the companion matrix
! and a modification of Francis' single shift algorithm
! that preserves the factored structure. This method was
! developed by David Watkins and Raf Vandebril.
!

program main

  implicit none

  complex(kind(1d0)), allocatable :: poly(:),roots(:)
  double precision, allocatable :: residuals(:,:)
  integer, allocatable :: iterations(:)
  double precision :: our_time,res_time,preal,pimag

  integer :: i,j,degree,zero,flag
  integer :: clock_start,clock_end,clock_rate

degree = 1200
flag = 0

  allocate(poly(degree),roots(degree),iterations(degree),residuals(degree,6))

  call init_random_seed()
  call cnormalpoly(degree,poly)

  CALL SYSTEM_CLOCK(COUNT_RATE=clock_rate)
  CALL SYSTEM_CLOCK(COUNT=clock_start)

  call avw(poly,degree,roots,iterations,flag)

  CALL SYSTEM_CLOCK(COUNT=clock_end)
  our_time = dble(clock_end - clock_start)/dble(clock_rate)
  write(*,*)"AVW time =",our_time

  CALL SYSTEM_CLOCK(COUNT_RATE=clock_rate)
  CALL SYSTEM_CLOCK(COUNT=clock_start)

  call rescheck(degree,poly,roots,1,residuals)

  CALL SYSTEM_CLOCK(COUNT=clock_end)
  res_time = dble(clock_end - clock_start)/dble(clock_rate)
  write(*,*)"RESCHECK time =",res_time
  write(*,*)"RESCHECK RATIO =",res_time/our_time

  open (unit=7, file='roots.txt', status='unknown')
  do j=1,degree
  	write (7,*) dble(roots(j)),dimag(roots(j))
  end do
  close(7)

  open (unit=8, file='poly.txt', status='unknown')
  do j=1,degree
  	write (8,*) dble(poly(j)),dimag(poly(j))
  end do
  close(8)

  open (unit=9, file='iterations.txt', status='unknown')
  do j=1,degree
  	write (9,*) iterations(j)
  end do
  close(9)

  open (unit=10, file='residuals.txt', status='unknown')
  do j=1,degree
  	write (10,*) residuals(j,:)
  end do
  close(10)

  deallocate(poly,roots,iterations,residuals)

end program main