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Nigeria Labour Congress
Why we backed flush out of 'illegally' employed, promoted workers, by Imo NLC
10 Jul Nigeria
The Imo State Chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) yesterday explained why it insisted that the state governor, Ihedioha, should institute an inquiry to unravel how the immediate past administration of Rochas Okorocha employed workers into the civil service system from 2017-2019 or thereabout. It also faulted the promotions made by the Okorocha administration.…
Implementation of new minimum wage, a call for concern, says CEPAR
4 Jul Appointments
The feasibility of the new minimum wage implementation by both the national and sub-national government is a call for concern, the Centre for Economic Policy Analysis and Research (CEPAR), has said. CEPAR is a research centre of the University of Lagos, for economic and business policy engagement with both the public and private…
Minimum Wage: Lawan appeals to NLC over planned strike
3 Jul Nigeria
The President of the Senate, Dr Ahmad Lawan on Wednesday appealed to the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC)to shelve its proposed industrial action over alleged delay in implementation of the N30,000 minimum wage. Lawan made the appeal when the executives of the NLC and the Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria, (PASAN) led by Mr Ayuba Waba…
Charting course of labour with development financing
1 Jul Business News
Economic growth and inclusive wealth can only be attained by a commensurate rise in national productivity. But the productivity level would always be subjected to the level of economic activities available and how the populace is actively engaged in them. Ucha Nwagbo, an economist, averred that the wealth of a nation is closely linked to…
Unpaid salaries: Kogi workers take fight to governor's doorstep
26 May Politics
It is a known fact that Kogi State civil servants are being owed salary arrears, but what is not clear is how much they are owed. While the State organised labour has been saying consistently that workers are being owed between eight and 39 months salary, Government claims it is only four or five months.…
NLC protests infringement of workers right
13 May Nigeria
The Organised Labour on Monday protested the infringement of workers' rights by Sen. Chris Ngige, Minister of Labour and Employment. Mr Ayuba Wabba, President, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) said the protest was to express their grievance against workers treatment during a rally at the resident of Ngige on Wednesday in Abuja. The protesting workers held…
NLC, NANNM threaten strike over salary arrears
8 May Nigeria
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) have threatened to embark on strike if government fails to pay their two-month salary arrears. Speaking at the opening of this year's International Nurses and Midwives Week in Abuja, National President of NANNM, Musa Mamman, explained that two months salaries of…
New minimum wage: Battle shifts to states, private sector
4 May Saturday Magazine
… As FG Pledges Full Implementation After winning a protracted battle to get the Federal Government to approve a new minimum wage for them, Nigerian workers now face the task of ensuring the full implementation of the new wage at all levels. The challenge, however, is mostly at the state level given that the Senate…
How we suffer under our state governments, by workers
May Day celebrations across the country yesterday gave workers yet another opportunity to vent their displeasure over the ways their state governments handle their welfare.
Obiano lifts employees
Anambra State Governor Willie Obiano yesterday reaffirmed his commitment to implementing the new national minimum wage. He said he would commence the implementation as soon as the Federal Government releases the guidelines for its payment. Addressing workers during the 2019 May Day celebration at Ekwueme Square, Awka, Obiano said that his administration was ready to…
We're partners in progress, labour tells Kaduna State government
Chairmen of both the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) in Kaduna State have said that they were not enemies of the state government, but partners in progress. Speaking at the May Day celebration in the state, the NLC chairman, Ayuba Suleiman, expressed the workers' gratitude to President Muhammadu Buhari for assenting…
Bayelsa will pay N30, 000 minimum wage — Dickson
Gov. Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa has reiterated the resolve of his administration to pay the N30,000 new minimum Wage to the civil servants. Dickson gave the assurance during the 2019 Worker's Day Celebration at the Peace Park on Wednesday in Yenagoa. He urged civil servants in the state to exercise patience while the state government…


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Virgin Media Website Hit By Anonymous
By Darren Allan 2012-05-09T11:29:32.129Z
Virgin Media saw its website downed by a distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack launched by Anonymous yesterday.
The attack started at 5pm and the site was offline for about an hour, with the motive being the service provider's block on The Pirate Bay website.
Virgin Media noted that the blockade wasn't its decision - and indeed five major UK ISPs have been forced to deny users access to The Pirate Bay via a court order. However, Virgin was the first to take such action, and that's likely why the service provider was fired upon by the hacktivist collective.
Anonymous claimed responsibility for the attack via the usual tweet: "Virgin Media - Tango Down #OpTPB."
Virgin Media issued a statement to say: "As a responsible ISP, Virgin Media complies with court orders but we strongly believe that tackling the issue of copyright infringement needs compelling legal alternatives, giving consumers access to great content at the right price, to help change consumer behaviour."
There were also claims made via other Anonymous Twitter accounts that TalkTalk was hit over the weekend as well, but that hasn't been confirmed.
It isn't difficult to use a workaround to defeat the ISP's block of The Pirate Bay, at any rate, and following Virgin's initial ban, traffic to the site has actually increased.
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Data breach whistle-blowers rise after GDPR
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In the afternoon of the 13th, two weeks since the pride's last significant kill, Nala, Narnia and Ashanti were resting on the boundary road of the Kruger area of the site. As the research team approached they saw a herd of zebra moving directly towards the three lionesses. The lions spotted the approaching meal and a hunt quickly ensued through the thickets that form a large part of this area of the site, with Ashanti leading the way. Within moments Ashanti clamped on the neck of a sub adult zebra and with Nala and Narnia not too far behind the three soon settled in to feed, soon after being joined by Kenge.
Elsewhere in the site, and unaware of this kill, Milo, the other females and all the cubs were zonked out and missed out on the meal.
On the morning of the 14th the lions were in action once again and the team arrived just as another zebra chase was underway in the thickets of Kruger. Catching sight of one female running through the bushes, the team followed and soon found Kenge suffocating a juvenile zebra whilst Milo pinned it to the floor. But this clearly wasn't enough for the Ngamo pride. Whilst Kenge was busy dispatching her kill, distress calls were heard from another zebra approximately 70 metres away. The team quickly made their way to the sounds and found Narnia standing over another freshly killed adult zebra. The lionesses had surpassed themselves and managed to make a double kill.
The research team sat with Narnia as she started to feed when Kenge appeared, clearly having left the other kill to Milo. Expecting her to join Narnia on her kill, the team were surprised when Kenge walked straight past and towards a thicket 20 metres away. Kenge lowered her head and picked something up from the ground. Surely not? It couldn't be yet another kill?! But as she moved back towards Narnia it was clear to see that indeed this was a fourth carcass that had been killed sometime during the night and the lions had already half consumed. Lions are opportunistic hunters so even with full bellies they are unlikely to give up a chance to make a kill if it presents itself.
Above - Kwali. Below - the Ngamo pride feed on the impressive haul.
Completely stunned by the zebra carnage, the team sat by the kills for the remainder of the day and enjoyed fantastic sightings of all the pride taking it in turns to feed from the different carcasses. With bellies like barrels the lions were fit to burst and by the morning of the 15th few signs remained of the carnage. And the pride? They were completely comatose.


Japanese customs have very agreeably handed out 142g of cannabis to an unwitting passenger at Tokyo's Narita airport during a drugs-busting test operation "went awry".
According to the BBC, an operative planted the pot in the side pocket of a randomly-selected suitcase belonging to an innocent incoming passenger. The airport's sniffer dogs were then expected to hunt down the sneakily-placed gear, but they failed miserably and the officer "could not remember which bag he had put it in".
The chap in question apparently broke regs by using a real piece of luggage for the test as opposed to the standard dummy bag. He admitted: "I knew that using passengers' bags is prohibited, but I did it because I wanted to improve the sniffer dog's ability. The dogs have always been able to find it before... I became overconfident that it would work."
The airport's customs chief, Manpei Tanaka, offered: "This case was extremely regrettable. I would like to deeply apologise."


Need to know the Hybrid font.
I have always done all my perf cutting in cutting master 2 on my graphtec. I have flexi as well but couldn't figure it out.
The other guys do use solvent prints that's why. When you use pigment or dye based inks, they just don't last long.
There are several posts on this topic. Unless the sticker is printed using solvent ink, it won't last long at all outside.
Yeah I tried it and figured I would try it out for a few friends and after I did the first one for someone, I threw in the towel.. Extremely difficult to make the end result perfect!
I tried it, it is a lot harder then it looks! I have dipped a lot of things and every item I dipped I had to redip about 3 times to get it halfway decent. What they don't show in the videos is the rinsing process which is when you see all the flaws. Once dipped, everything looks perfect until it is rinse then you can see if you dipped at the correct angle, speed, water is at the correct temp, used the apropriate base coat paint, used the correct amount of activater, had water in your paint gun lines, etc. The only way to make it work as a business you will be looking at about 10k plus for all the right equipment, then after that you need to know how to prep, paint, dip, and clear properly or else the entire product is toast.
Yeah, they are too different..
Hey guys, I need to know what "Rold Rose" is in.. Can't find this thing..
Alright guys, I need your help on this one..
Searched all over for this one!
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Q: npx cap sync vs npx cap copy I am new to the capacitor and developing an application where I am making changes into code and running

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*ionic build

*npx cap copy

*npx cap open android

And it is also recommended to use npx cap sync in behalf of npx cap copy.
What is the exactly difference between both.
where to use which one ? Please assist.

A: npx cap copy just copies whatever is in your webDir to the native platforms (and some cordova files if you have cordova plugins installed).
npx cap sync runs npx cap copy and npx cap update
npx cap update searches for Cordova and Capacitor plugins and copy/update some native files the plugins need for working.
So copy is for "web" files and update for "native" files and sync does both.

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Whyteline began as Paeroa Motors (1976) Ltd originally selling tractors and motorbikes and has since branched out bringing on board other products including motorbikes, cars and Isuzu Utes. The business was then relocated to bigger premises and renamed Whyteline Limited. Whyteline has been a family owned and operated business for over 40 years now, with a staff of over twenty and such a large diversity Whyteline is your one stop shop for it all!
Our friendly sales team will get you into your new Isuzu vehicle no worries and our Isuzu service department will keep it running like a dream. Come and see us today!


Karina, with just a swipe of your wrist you will have quick access to FastPass+ queues for space travel and pirate adventures and be able to easily pay for ear hats and Mickey ice cream bars. At the park gates and your resort room door, there will be no searching and fumbling for key cards or tickets thanks to the new MagicBands.
Since you have 39 days left to customize your MagicBands, you probably have around six weeks or so until your Walt Disney World vacation. Our bracelets arrived only a little over a week ago for a trip with an arrival date later this week. My bet is your bands will appear on your doorstep closer to your departure date. The brightly colored, personalized wonders are worth the wait!


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The changing X-ray light curves of the intermediate polar FO Aquarii
Beardmore, A. P.; Mukai, K.; Norton, A. J.; Osborne, J. P. and Hellier, C. (1998). The changing X-ray light curves of the intermediate polar FO Aquarii. Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, 297(2) pp. 337–347.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-8711.1998.01382.x
Comparison of five X-ray observations of the intermediate polar FO Aqr reveals that the morphology of the X-ray light curve changes considerably with time. In particular, power spectra of the 1988 Ginga and 1993 ASCA data reveal strong sideband and orbital variations, whereas the 1990 Ginga observation does not. This suggests that the amount of stream-fed accretion varies with epoch, and the system was accreting predominantly from a disc in 1990. In contrast to other intermediate polars, the X-ray spin-pulse profiles show significant variations between observations, ranging from relatively sinusoidal to sawtooth-shaped at medium energies. During the 1988 and 1990 observations a notch is visible at spin phase zero, due to the presence of an interpulse at phase 0.85, which is absent during the other observations. At lower energies a narrow pulse of emission is seen at spin phase 0.2. We interpret the pulse profile from the 1990 Ginga observation using a model for accretion from a disc on to a dipolar magnetic field, the axis of which is offset from the white dwarf centre by ~ 0.15 white dwarf radii. In order to account for the later occurrence of the hardness-ratio maximum in 1988 and 1993, we suggest that the accretion-rate profile changes so that accretion is favoured along the field lines which trail the magnetic pole. This also accounts for the disappearance of the interpulse and notch in 1993.
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University of Maryland alum brings new fitness studio to College Park
Angela Jacob·@angela_jacob13·February 01, 2017
Lauren Filocco leads a group in Barre exercise at her gym that will open this weekend in the space above the Chipotle in College Park.
When Lauren Filocco attended the University of Maryland, she said she struggled to find local fitness options other than the university's gyms. Now, nearly five years after she graduated, she is opening one of her own.
OpenBarre, a new fitness studio located above Starbucks in the College Park Shopping Center, will open Saturday with an open house from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Filocco aims to provide a unique workout experience that incorporates pilates, yoga and ballet with other exercises like squats and planks, she said.
"Barre is not dance so much as it is a low-impact workout," she said. "It takes elements of ballet and it incorporates it into the workout, but you absolutely don't need to be a dancer to do it."
Filocco holds two barre certifications and is one of five instructors who will teach classes at the studio. The other four instructors are current university students.
Freshman Morgan Williams said she has always wanted to work as a fitness instructor, and is excited to be a part of a "new and different" kind of exercise studio.
"The training was definitely difficult — I'm still really sore — but it was definitely rewarding," the economics major said.
Senior public health science major Samantha Curbelo said barre appealed to her because of her background in dance and its workout benefits.
"It really is good for people who work out every day, but also people who never work out," Curbelo said. "Even though you're not running or doing cardio, you're still getting a great endurance workout for your muscles, which is really important."
Since Filocco is an alumna, she is offering a discount to anyone with a University of Maryland ID card, including faculty and staff.
College Park Mayor Patrick Wojahn said the new business could impact the city in a positive way.
"They're a welcome addition," Wojahn said. "We're always actively looking for businesses that will serve the needs of College Park residents."
During Saturday's open house, students and residents can visit the studio to get familiar with the environment before taking classes, Filocco said. The instructors may also demonstrate a barre routine and teach visitors a little bit about the fitness program, she added.
"I hope that [the studio] helps make College Park students feel more comfortable with their bodies and their well-being," Filocco said. "Barre is a great stress reliever in addition to being a good workout."
People can sign up for classes at the open house or on the studio's website. There are four types of barre classes offered.
"We've made a really big effort to create a calming environment, and we want to spread that throughout College Park," Filocco concluded. "We are excited to be here, and we hope to be here for a long time."
Staff writer Laura Spitalniak contributed to this report.


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Q: OwinContext Environment doesn't contains Added element I am trying to implement multi tenancy in my WebAPI project.
In my Startup.Auth.cs , i am adding selected Tenant object into IOwinContext.
       app.Use(async (ctx, next) =>
        {
            Tenant tenant = GetTenantBasedUrl(ctx.Request.Uri.Host);
            if (tenant == null)
            {
                throw new ApplicationException("tenant not found");
            }
            ctx.Environment.Add("MultiTenant", tenant);
            await next();
        }

Where GetTenantBaseUrl function is returnnig us the selected Tenant object.
I have made a class implementing ApiController which i would implement to every controller of mine in order to get the Tenant object.
public class MultiTenantWebApiController : ApiController
{
    public Tenant Tenant
    {
        get
        {
            object multiTenant;
            IDictionary<string, object> dic =  HttpContext.Current.GetOwinContext().Environment;
            if (!HttpContext.Current.GetOwinContext().Environment.TryGetValue("MultiTenant", out multiTenant))
            {
                throw new ApplicationException("Could Not Find Tenant");
            }
            return (Tenant)multiTenant;
        }
    }

}

In my controller i am getting "MultiTenant" key from OwinContext Environment but i try to fetch the same from ApplicationOAuthProvider class it doesn't show "MultiTenant" key in my OwinContext Environment ie : getEnvironment variable below:
public class ApplicationOAuthProvider : OAuthAuthorizationServerProvider
{
    private readonly string _publicClientId;

// some code here

    public override async Task GrantResourceOwnerCredentials(OAuthGrantResourceOwnerCredentialsContext context)
    {
        try
        {
           **IDictionary getEnvironment =  HttpContext.Current.GetOwinContext().Environment;**
      // some code

Does anybody know why i am not getting the "MultiTenant" key in OwinContext.Environment of ApplicationOAuthProvider whereas i get it inside my controller ?
Thanks!

A: I would like to suggest that you can use the context injected to each of your api controllers so that the tenant and its context is visible across the layers. The context provider can be looking something like this
public class ClaimsContextDataProvider : IUserContextDataProvider
    {
        public Guid UserId
        {
            get
            {
                var userId = (Thread.CurrentPrincipal as ClaimsPrincipal)?.FindFirst(ClaimTypes.Sid)?.Value;
                return TryGetGuidFromString(userId);
            }
        }
}

Then registering the context provider in the DI framework [example of using the Autofac is given below]
builder.RegisterType<ClaimsContextDataProvider>().As<IUserContextDataProvider>();
Then have a BaseApiController something like the below snippet
public Guid TenantId { get { return _userContext.TenantId; } }

        public BaseApiController(IMapper mapper, IUserContextDataProvider userContext)
        {
            _mapper = mapper;
            _userContext = userContext;
        }

Accessing the TenantId property of the BaseApiController inside the derived controllers [CountriesController.cs]
// POST api/countries
        public async Task<HttpResponseMessage> PostCountry(CountryRequestModel requestModel)
        {
            Country country = _mapper.Map<CountryRequestModel, Country>(requestModel);
            country.CreatedOn = DateTimeOffset.Now;
            country.TenantId = TenantId;

            await _countryService.AddAsync(country);

            CountryDto countryDto = _mapper.Map<Country, CountryDto>(country);
            HttpResponseMessage response = Request.CreateResponse(HttpStatusCode.Created, countryDto);
            response.Headers.Location = GetCountryLink(country.Id);

            return response;
        }

You can take a look at the sample app and the template given in the below link
Multi-Tenant dev template
Its a little bit deep to explain here, please feel free to read the docs here


Notes on Language Pack Creation - Apache Joshua - Apache Software Foundation for your Wiki!
Most of the many language packs for Joshua were built using a very generic phrase-based approach built from freely available datasets downloadable from cOrPUS. Here are a number of things that may be useful for you to know in using them.
Output Quality. Don't expect to be super pleased with the output. The models are very simple phrase-based translation models with fixed distortion limits. For details, see the CREDITS file inside each language pack.
Help Us Improve Models. If you have interest in improving the results for a particular language pair, we have lots of ideas. Please contact us at dev@joshua.apache.org and we can help you out. If your models have better results on our test sets, we would be happy to replace the currently distributed model with yours!
Docker Containers. The versions we distribute have zero external dependencies, other than Joshua 8: you simply download the language pack tarball, unpack it, and start translating. You can get better translation results if you replace the included BerkeleyLM language model with KenLM. Instructions on how to do this can be found below. This is not included with the release because it requires compiling somewhat-finicky C++ code, but you might be able to do it with little trouble. In the near future, we plan to release Docker containers that will make compilation of KenLM painless.
This involves just a few steps (details soon).
Compile the KenLM wrapper and place it in a lib/ directory within your language pack.
Replace the "LanguageModel" lines in joshua.config with "StateMinimizingLanguageModel" lines.


Hello, my name is Sujana Nelakanti and I started going to Saadhana during high school (from 9th to 11th grade). Math was never an easy subject for me and it always took me longer than others to grasp the concept. Instead of using the same methods that the school curriculum taught us, Mallika Aunty would use different approaches and techniques to make sure we understood.
Regardless of how long it took us to grasp the mathematical concept, Aunty would never give up on us. My class was unique in that we had kids from three different school districts all learning a different lesson at different times.
Regardless of how frustrating it was, she would work tirelessly and make packets designed for each and every student. She would take time to teach each and every lesson to the class so we could learn ahead of what we were going to be taught in school, help us with the concepts that we were learning in school, and brush up on past concepts in order for us to not forget what we have learned in the past. Aunty would teach the class in unique ways.
For example, I remember for the conics unit in precalculus, Aunty made us all memorize the equations as homework before the next class. During the next class, we had a competition with the boys versus the girls to see who remembered the most equations and who could solve the problems the fastest.
In addition, she would give endless amount of practices and when she ran out of problems that were already printed on the packets, she would take time and write new ones, which left us with endless amounts of practices so we could feel more confident about our skills.
I can genuinely say that Mallika Aunty has definitely helped me achieve the grades that I wanted in math. She made sure that all of us reached our goals. Whenever I did well on a test, I would always immediately tell Aunty and it would make her so proud. She never just saw us as her students, she saw us as her kids. She works harder than any other teacher that I know and cares so much for her students.
Our two kids have learned Math from Ms.Mallika since they were in elementary school. They are not easily impressed with teachers. Ms. Mallika has been one of their favorite teachers. Our goal for sending kids to Mallika Math is to help them stay ahead of school, learn problem solving skills that are critical in various timed tests, & have fun while learning. Mallika Math Program has helped our kids accomplish this goal. She encourages them to be interactive, ask questions in class, & reach out to her even outside class hours if they need extra help. We are extremely pleased with Ms. Mallika's hardwork and dedication in making learning fun for our kids and the results we have received. We highly recommend Mallika Math to students looking to learn Math from a dedicated teacher!!


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package org.iotp.analytics.ruleengine.common.msg.core;

import org.iotp.analytics.ruleengine.common.msg.kv.AttributesKVMsg;
import org.iotp.analytics.ruleengine.common.msg.session.MsgType;

import lombok.ToString;

@ToString
public class BasicGetAttributesResponse extends BasicResponseMsg<AttributesKVMsg> implements GetAttributesResponse {

  private static final long serialVersionUID = 1L;

  public static BasicGetAttributesResponse onSuccess(MsgType requestMsgType, int requestId, AttributesKVMsg code) {
    return new BasicGetAttributesResponse(requestMsgType, requestId, true, null, code);
  }

  public static BasicGetAttributesResponse onError(MsgType requestMsgType, int requestId, Exception error) {
    return new BasicGetAttributesResponse(requestMsgType, requestId, false, error, null);
  }

  private BasicGetAttributesResponse(MsgType requestMsgType, int requestId, boolean success, Exception error,
      AttributesKVMsg code) {
    super(requestMsgType, requestId, MsgType.GET_ATTRIBUTES_RESPONSE, success, error, code);
  }

}

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Please come support Livermore High School's Safe and Sober Grad Night by stopping by our Spring Meat and Plant sale on April 27th & 28th from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. We will have USDA Choice & Prime meats and quality seafood, as well as a variety of beautiful plants from Core Conservation Growers. Over 50% of the sale proceeds benefit the students. The event will take place rain or shine on the Livermore High School Campus, next to the football field.
USDA Meat & Seafood Sale – Choice grade meat (Beef, Pork & Chicken) and seafood. Stock up for Memorial Day & 4th of July BBQ's, "Buddy-Up" and split large quantities! There will be a certified butcher on site to cut meats to order (nominal fee for cutting).
Plant Sale – Core Conservation Growers, Jeff Anhorn Nursery – Come see all things green!
What is Safe & Sober Grad Night? This event, which takes place on the night of graduation in 2019, is important for the SAFETY OF OUR GRADUATES as well as the safety of the Livermore community at large. It keeps students off the roads as they celebrate their accomplishments by enjoying activities, music, food, prizes, and entertainment during the event held from 10:00 pm to 5:00 am on Livermore High's campus.
Can't attend the event but would like to contribute? Visit the website for more information on how you can volunteer or donate to this great event in support of the graduating class of 2018.


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Oil & Gas / Decom
Technology key to maximising the late life of field potential, Expro boss says
by Anthony Cooke
Expro: success in well intervention
With UK decommissioning expenditure estimated at £55.7 billion, it's no surprise that this offers a significant opportunity for many companies. From a well abandonment perspective alone, activity is set to increase from £1.2bn in 2016 to an expected £1.5–2bn per year through to 2025, according to Oil and Gas UK (OGUK).
This includes about 2,500 wells to be plugged and abandoned (P&A) by 2025, driving a demand for cost reduction while working in a more efficient way to achieve this.
Expro has developed efficient rigless solutions including thru-tubing well abandonment, which significantly reduces cost while maintaining high levels of safety. We've also developed technology that allows operators to monitor and verify the integrity of their abandoned wells.
However, this increase in decommissioning activity doesn't mean the end of the UK oil and gas industry. The MER UK strategy sets a clear vision to deliver the 22 billion barrels of remaining production from the UK continental shelf. There is much that can be achieved through extending field life, developing smaller pools and exploiting tie-back opportunities.
While the size of the prize may be smaller, it still represents a compelling investment opportunity. Expro is committed to delivering a range of technology and expertise that supports its customers in extending field life. We have maintained our levels of R&D investment throughout the recent downturn while developing even stronger partnerships with operators, service companies and new technology players – according to the Wood Review, a fundamental behaviour in delivering the MER UK strategy.
In recent figures published by OGUK, 95% of operators and suppliers say collaboration is now an integral part of day-to-day busines and the success of these projects has grown substantially.
One area where we are seeing continued success is our well intervention services. With a focus on maximising reserves from existing well stock, Expro has leveraged its strength in partnership with technology innovators to accelerate new solutions.
For example, one partnership displaces conventional coiled tubing by using coil hose technology deployed on Expro's fleet of standard wireline winches. This provides an alternative light well circulation system, creating further efficiency by utilising dual purpose equipment and multi-skilled crews. Similarly we have displaced electric line with slick-e-line technology, combining the efficiency of traditional wireline with real time data streaming capability of electric line to provide a broader range of mechanical slickline and cased hole logging applications.
That's not to say that we aren't developing our range of in-house solutions, including our autonomous wireline system for the removal of wax and solids. By taking a step back, we have looked at the fundamental challenge and removed the need for frequent human intervention. By automating the process we have significantly reduced cost and HSE exposure, increasing operational uptime.
Furthermore, our production enhancement solutions continue to grow. Expro's sonar meters identify key production bottlenecks, which can be resolved by a range of low-cost, modular solutions for wells and production plant. This avoids capital intensive modifications, which would not be economic for mature field developments.
So while the decommissioning market continues to build – albeit at a slower pace than initially envisaged – we all must play a role as there is much that can be done to deliver value for our customers in the late life of field extension. At the heart of this is technology and innovation, whether it is developed in-house or through partnerships. Balancing both will allow us to add value to the industry, embrace change and look forward to the future with optimism.
Anthony Cooke, Expro, business development manager, Europe CIS
Unite calls on Scottish authority to support US worker battle against National Grid
Smart solutions needed to meet decommissioning challenge
Demand going 'up and up' for Unity
Oil demand reinforces pressure for well specialists to get it right, says Expro
Expro wins £16m decommissioning work for Petronas
Expro
Well plugging and abandonment


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Picking up the guitar at the age of 12, Steve quickly learned to play by ear from the guitar heroes of the 70's: Jimmy Page, Brian May, Michael Schenker, Ronnie Montrose, Pat Travers and more. After seeing Led Zeppelin at one of their final US concerts in 1977, he became a die-hard student of the Jimmy Page guitar technique. He remembers, "As soon as I got home from the show, I ran to get my guitar and figured out how to play 'Over The Hills & Far Away' right then!"
Steve was a pioneer of the Southern CA Tribute Band scene with "Sheer Heart Attack - A Royal Tribute to Queen," which debuted in 1993, and was featured in the indie documentary, 'Tribute - The Movie.'
Steve became well-known from the success of "Sheer Heart Attack," and for the many other tribute bands he's been involved in, including "Which One's Pink?" (Pink Floyd), "Fireball" (Deep Purple), "Visions" (Rush), and "Led Zepagain" (Led Zeppelin).
Steve is currently a member of the acclaimed Led Zeppelin tribute band, "Zeppelin USA" with fellow Windborne artist, singer Brody Dolyniuk, as well as the touring Laser Spectacular shows, "Shine On" (the music of Pink Floyd) and "British Rock Royalty" (the music of Pink Floyd, The Who, Queen and Led Zeppelin).
What equipment/instruments do you use on the shows?
"Gibson Les Paul Standard, Guild Brian May guitar for the Queen show.
I've tried several different methods of going direct, including a POD HD500 and a QuilterTone Block 200. TC Electronics Nova Drive for the Zep show, and a Wampler Ace Thirty (now the Thirty Something) pedal for the Brian May tone.
Who are some of your musical influences:
All the 70's rock greats! Jimmy Page, Brian May, Peter Frampton, Pete Townshend, etc, etc... And a few more recent guitar players.
Tell us about the Windborne Music shows and how they impact you as a musician:
This is my favorite music, and the reason I started playing guitar in the first place. It's an honor to be able to present it with a full orchestra, and alongside such spectacular musicians. Playing this stuff never gets old!
What's on your IPod?:
As an avid music fan, my iPod is constantly rotating my favorite Classic Rock and Progressive Rock, along with guitar greats like Eric Johnson and Steve Vai, and songwriter stuff, like Elton John, The Beatles and a guy named Kevin Gilbert. I love live music, and like to download live concerts, for the feel of being at a show.


The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) just announced a future source of revenue, in the form of prized musical instruments. Musician and vegan activist, Moby, announced that he is selling the equipment he used on tour and in studio to benefit this plant-based international organization of vegan doctors.
To organize this colossal sale, Moby has partnered with reverb.com to sell over 100 pieces of music and recording equipment he has used throughout his longstanding career. The collection, The Official Moby Reverb Shop, includes a variety of synthesizers, microphones, guitars, keyboards, and more. The digital market will open on April 26, and all proceeds will directly benefit PCRM.
Among the coveted selection is Moby's Roland Jupiter-6, a synthesizer that Moby calls one of the "crown jewels." The equipment has become somewhat of a relic, as it was previously owned by fellow techno pioneer Joey Beltram. Another item of extreme sentimental value is Moby's 1980s Ibanez guitar, which served as his primary live guitar between 1984 – 1998. "[It's] the one thing I was possibly tempted to hold onto," explained Moby.
Beyond his legendary career in the electronic music industry, Moby is well known for his work in animal activism. He has been vegan for over 30 years, and openly supports animal rights organizations such as Mercy for Animals. For the past three years, he has dedicated his time and finances to partner with this non-profit to host the annual Circle V, a vegan music and food event in Los Angeles. Moby also owns and operates Little Pine, a chic Los Angeles vegan bistro that donates its profits to animal rights organizations.
Prices for Moby's musical instruments have not yet been released, as the shop does not go live for two more days. However, the sale of this significant equipment will certainly support PCRM in its mission to prevent and treat chronic disease through plant-based practices.


A quarterly flyer has been developed and will be distributed to the community to communicate updates on the project.
Vale has been named the major sponsor with a $1.25M donation. The facility will named the Vale Health and Wellness Centre.
The total project budget is $32,249,000.
Bi-weekly construction meetings are taking place on Tuesdays at 10:00am. The next meeting will be held December 13, 2011.
A meeting to review I.T.; data; security and signage requirements.
A meeting with prospective programming and concession partners, fitness and retail vendors took place. Proposals are due in January.
Expression of Interests for the Signage and the AV Contractor has been issued. The signage EOI and AV EOI will close in December. A contractor short list will be determined in January.
The storm water retention pond work is complete.
Steel structure has been erected. Structural steel work is expected to be complete by the end of the year.
Concrete and mechanical work for the pools are complete.
Construction of the arena change room walls floors and mechanical systems is ongoing.
Roof assembly over arenas is underway and expected to be complete by the New Year.
Wood decking installation over the pools is complete.
Precast floor construction is underway at the bleacher sections.
The building is scheduled to be closed in by January.
A LEED update meeting will be held mid December.
Today marks another milestone in our city's desire to both invest in our future while contributing to the overall character of the Niagara Region.
Today, the City of Port Colborne is once again, breaking new ground..
...and although we celebrate the WHAT...the building of a new multi-million dollar facility.
...today we recognize the HOW...how we came to this point.
It has been decades of hard work from many individuals...individuals dedicated to ensuring that the City of Port Colborne offers more tomorrow then it does today - ensuring that our community is better in the future then the way we found it.
This is something that has been instilled in us by our parents and theirs before them, certifying the strength upon which our community was built and continues to be built today.
I can't name all the individuals that have been a part of this project - there are too many and I don't want to forget anyone - you know who you are and I thank you for your community passion and commitment to the future of our city.
...the federal and provincial governments - if not for you, this project simply would not have happened. You are to be congratulated for your commitment to building communities.
Your commitment to investing in your cities has enabled a city of our size to leverage $11.8 million, building it to $31 million.
And WE didn't stop there. Ladies and Gentlemen look around - the investments that are currently underway throughout our city, proves that a community that works together, walks together forever.
...and if not for the fact that we are working together, it simply would not happen.
Once again, a community that works together, walks together forever!
Congratulations Port Colborne, together, we are getting it done!!!!
A quarterly flyer has been developed and the first issue was distributed to the community to communicate updates on the project.
The total project budget is $32,438,600.
A ground-breaking ceremony is scheduled for the end of July.
Bi-weekly construction meetings are taking place on Tuesdays at 2:00pm. The next meeting will be held June 28, 2011.
The first commissioning meeting is scheduled for June 28th.
Construction/excavation started the week of May 23rd, 2011.
The project is scheduled for completion in late 2012.
The Teeder Kennedy Arena has been taken down in its entirety. The demolished materials are being sorted before being removed from the site.
Excavation for foundations and footings of the main building has commenced.
Concrete has been poured for the foundations. Rebar is also on site and being installed in the foundations and capped where necessary.
The site has been rough graded and services have been marked.
The Contractor and their sub trades confirmed the electrical duct bank installation is expected to be complete in early July.
Concrete masonry units were delivered to site and the masons are ready to start once the steel is delivered and erected. Steel Con has confirmed they are on schedule with the first delivery of steel expected in August.
Hoarding was installed around the location of the proposed storm water management pond. Public pedestrian routes will be maintained during construction.
The General Contractor will be working in the boulevard during the next 2-3 weeks installing services and grading. Vehicular traffic may be interrupted.
A LEED meeting and a commissioning meeting will be held in July.
A pretender estimate was received January 19th with a total construction cost including a construction contingency estimated to be $28,343,000. The total project cost was estimated at $32,067,800.
The retender was issued February 8th and the closing date was extended to March 22nd. Seven (7) addenda were issued during the tender.
Five (5) bids were received from eight (8) of the re-prequalified contractors.
Aquicon Construction was the lowest bid at $26,396,000 (construction only). Alternative price #1 was recommended to be added to the contract (fit out field house at $330,000) for a total construction contract award of $26,726,000.
After reviewing the bid documents, MJM and MHPM recommended the City award the project to Aquicon.
The project is tentatively scheduled to begin construction in May. Completion is scheduled for late 2012.
A Report to Council was prepared and reviewed by the Advisory Committee on April 6th. A special Council meeting was held April 13th where the report reflecting the Advisory Committee's recommendation to award the project to Aquicon was approved.
Council voted 7-2 (in favour) of awarding to Aquicon and approved a total project cost of $32,249,000.
The preconstruction kick off meeting was held on Thursday, April 28th.
The City will complete vacating the arena and bocce trailer prior to the General Contractor occupying the site.
Aquicon will begin mobilization on site and installing construction fencing around the perimeter of construction zone in May.
A LEED meeting and a commissioning meeting will be held the same day as part of the construction start-up meeting.
Some credits have been affected by the value engineering revisions. The team is still targeting LEED Silver. The cushion allowing for rejected credits has been reduced. Some credits rest with the City to determine if feasible. These could potentially add credits to the total estimated to date.
Award of the tender for construction to Aquicon Construction Co. Ltd.


The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) announced the rehabilitation of two major bridges and one flyover in the city of Manila this "ber" month, warning motorists and commuters of heavier than usual traffic in the affected areas.
MMDA General Manager Jojo Garcia said the agency has given clearance for the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to start the restoration of the Old Santa Mesa Bridge and repair works of the Mabini Bridge and Nagtahan flyover starting September 15.
"The Old Sta. Mesa Bridge that connects San Juan and Manila cities will be closed for seven months," said Garcia, in a press briefing on Thursday.
The bridge's reconstruction is to give way to the ongoing construction of Skyway Stage 3 Project, an elevated expressway that will connect cities of Makati and Quezon, the official explained.
"The bridge along N. Domingo Street has to be demolished so that barges that will carry equipment for the Skyway 3 Project can pass the waterway," said Garcia.
To guide affected motorists, the MMDA posted signages to inform them of the alternative routes they make take: F. Manalo Street or G. Araneta/Aurora Boulevard, Libiran, Boni Avenue, F. Blumentritt Avenue. More than 8,000 vehicles use the bridge daily.
Meanwhile, repair works for the Mabini Bridge and Nagtahan flyover will last for four months. The bridge and flyover's reblocking works involve asphalt overlay and electrical works per lane for 120 days. An average of 37,000 vehicles is traversing the area daily.
Contractors are allowed to work only during night-time, from 11 PM to 5 AM.
Garcia admitted that the projects would worsen traffic in Metro Manila, prodding them to intensify clearing operations on major thoroughfares and alternative routes (Mabuhay Lanes).
He advised motorists and commuters residing in Manila to allot longer travel time going to their destination with the impending restoration of the two bridges this "ber" month period when traffic is heavy.
"No vehicle would be allowed to park on alternate roads during daytime," said Garcia.
Bong Nebrija, MMDA's Task Force Special Operations Head, said they have started clearing illegally-parked vehicles and other obstructions on designated alternative routes ahead of the scheduled bridge works.
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culture | Sep 27, 2017
The PGA Tour Is Updating Its Drug Policy, but One Tour Pro Says it Won't Stop Golfers from Smoking
Golf's highest institution is moving towards more effective tests for performance enhancers, and a wider margin of error for marijuana tests.
by Zach Harris | culture | Sep 27, 2017
When we discuss cannabis in professional sports, the topic usually arises after a new study surrounding medical marijuana and brain damage or injury recovery or the suspension of a famous basketball or football player after a positive drug test. In golf, though, we rarely hear about the grass that gets lit away from the tee, but according to one anonymous pro, the sport of leisure's highest ranks are home to a number of stoners, with increasing levels of leniency towards the plant that he claims is creating an even headier atmosphere on the back nine.
Quietly, the PGA Tour has recently changed their substance abuse policy, adding blood tests to help weed out duffers using steroids or human growth hormone to bulk up and moving the threshold of a cannabis infraction from 15 nanograms of THC per liter of blood to 150, a 10x increase in accepted THC levels.
In an anonymous article for Golf Digest, one 420-friendly pro says that marijuana use is par for the course on tour, claiming that weed is both readily accepted, and acknowledged as similar to alcohol in its performance impeding effects. Still, on days when he is already out of the running for a tournament's top spot, but still under obligation to fulfill his professional responsibilities, the unnamed pro says he'll hit the green before hitting the green as a way to "treat myself to making the day a little more fun, or at least different." Adding, "I've smoked beforehand with the other players in my group, too."
Even under the previously stricter tour testing regulations, the article's author says that a failed test once landed him a trip to Charlotte for a one hour session with a PGA-approved counselor, three more sessions with a local psychologist, and nothing more.
"I was honest but had the impression he couldn't have cared less about my answers. We were just going through the motions, establishing a paper trail that the matter had been addressed," the incognito pro wrote.
In addition to his own half-hearted counseling session, the author says he knows a handful of other pros who have experienced the exact same slap on the wrist.
As for the new PGA drug testing policy, the anonymous golfer has already checked with a doctor and estimates that, if he keeps thoroughly hydrated, he'll be able to smoke 12 days out of the month without passing the 150 nanogram limit, and he plans to do just that.
It's not quite a full league sanction, but the NFL, NBA and MLB could certainly stand to learn a few things about substance abuse policy reform from their peers in polos and khakis.
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Peace Neighborhood Center's mission is to provide programs for children, families, and individuals who are affected by social and economic problems. They help people discover options, enhance skills, and make choices that lead to self-sufficiency and positive community involvement. PNC is located on N. Maple Road and serves many of our neighbors throughout Washtenaw County.
The Peace Neighborhood Center needs help with their Holiday Toy and Food Drive on December 20, 21, and 22, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and on December 23 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. We are looking for volunteers to sign up for two hour blocks, four people per session. Duties will include sorting toy donations, stocking the toy room, restocking as necessary, helping families shop, bagging and boxing items, taking items to vehicles, and assisting office staff with paperwork if necessary. Questions? Contact Martha Kershaw at mdkershaw@sbcglobal.net, Rev. Eric Konig-Reinke ekoenig-reinke@firstpresbyterian.org.
Help with the "After School Meals" program on the Third Thursday of each month. Kathy Sample coordinates a group of First Pres. volunteers who prepare, serve and clean up the meal for the after-school program at PNC. They interact with each child. "It is a joyous time for us, and they like having us there". Questions? Contact Kathy at kesample@gmail.com.


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Here at St Andrew's we belong to the world-wide Christian Church.
We, therefore, believe and hold to the Creeds (statements of faith) of the Universal Church. They witness to the fact that God the Father has revealed Himself uniquely and finally through His Son Jesus Christ who entered our world, born as one of us and died for us on the Cross. To know God the Father we must trust in His Son who died for our sins in our place and rose again for our salvation.
St Andrew's is a Charismatic church. We believe that when Jesus ascended into heaven after his resurrection that the Father sent the Holy Spirit to give life and power to those who believe in Him. This life and power from God is to enable us to live like Jesus, do the things He did, and share our faith in Him with those who do not yet believe. The Holy Spirit is made real in our lives by the various ways He shows His power in our lives, how He draws us closer to the Lord in worship, and helps us ministers His healing and grace to others. The Holy Spirit is also at work in the world drawing people to faith in Jesus and enabling them to become part of His Church.
St Andrew's is an Evangelical church. We believe that the Bible is God's word written and is therefore our authority on all matters of faith and conduct. As followers of Jesus we seek (however imperfectly) to submit our lives to God's Word and in all our activities we seek to obey the Scriptures. We also actively seek to encourage others to join us in hearing and listening to the Bible. The Bible teaches us the only way of salvation and eternal life and we long for others to know the reality of Jesus Christ when he said "You shall know the Truth and the Truth will set you free".
St Andrew's is an Anglican church. As such we stand in the Tradition of the Anglican Reformers of the Sixteenth Century who sought to bring the Church in conformity with the Bible and the practice of the Apostolic Church. With the Anglican Reformers we hold to the great truths of the Reformation such as the sovereignty of God in salvation, justification by faith alone, and salvation in Christ alone. In so doing we uphold historic, classical Anglicanism.
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The inside of a clinic that performs abortions.
With Eye on Supreme Court, Alabama House Passes Abortion Ban
A bill making it a crime for a doctor to perform an abortion passed in the Alabama House of Representatives Tuesday 74 to 3.
Caroline Cournoyer | May 1, 2019
By Abbey Crain
Rep. Terri Collins, R-Decatur said the goal of the bill is to bring the legislation to the U.S. Supreme Court in order to overturn Roe V. Wade and change the country's abortion laws. Sixty-six of 104 House members signed on as co-sponsors for the bill.
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The bill would make it a Class A felony for a doctor to perform an abortion and a Class C felony for attempting to perform an abortion unless there is a serious health risk to the mother.
HB314 does not include any exceptions for instances of rape or incest, which has garnered criticism from both pro- and anti-abortion groups.
Rep. Anthony Daniels, D- Huntsville, asked Collins to amend the bill to make exceptions for rape and incest. Collins said she would not take any amendments to the bill because she wants the focus of the bill to be on overturning Roe. The amendment was tabled on a 72-26 vote.
Merika Coleman, the Assistant Minority Leader, suggested an amendment that would make legislators who vote for the bill pay for the the ultimate legal challengers the bill would incur with their own salaries. The amendment was tabled with a vote of 61-27.
"I don't know why you are standing there with that smirk on your face, [Rep. Teri Collins] when you are destroying so many ladies in this country," Rep. Mary Moore, D-Birmingham said.
The bill was hotly debated for almost two hours before the final vote.
Rep. Louise Alexander, D-Bessemer asked Rep. Mike Jones, R- Andalusia, what he would do if either of his daughters were raped and became pregnant. He said he could not know what he would do unless he was faced with that reality, to which she said proved her point.
"Nobody knows what a woman goes through," Alexander said. "I know you don't because you're not a woman. You don't know why I would want to have an abortion. It could be because of my health, it could be for many reasons. My choice is important. I just want to say one thing. Until all of you walk in a woman's shoes, y'all don't know."
Rep. Rich Wingo, R-Tuscaloosa compared abortion to murder.
"I believe that this chamber, this body will never make a greater decision that today I believe that with all my heart, protecting the life of an unborn child," Wingo said. "In Tuscaloosa, Alabama there are more murders, more abortions than anywhere in the state of Alabama. 3500 average per year take place right on River Road. There are more abortions in Tuscaloosa than there are births....Its time for Alabama to lead for once."
In 2017 there were 2,538 births in 2017 and 3,148 abortions at the West Alabama Women's Center. Pregnant people travel from all over the state to get to the Tuscaloosa clinic as it is one of three in Alabama.
Rep. Rolanda Hollis, D-Birmingham read from a poem "If My Vagina was a Gun," comparing the gun's rights debate to the debate of a woman's right to an abortion.
"We expected this vote to happen and we are ready for a fight in the Senate," said Staci Fox, President and CEO of Planned Parenthood Southeast Advocates. "Today's floor debate made it crystal clear what Alabama lawmakers think about women. It also revealed just how callous and flagrant they can be."
The ACLU of Alabama has promised to fight the bill if passed. The state paid ACLU of Alabama and Planned Parenthood $1.7 million in 2016 after a law requiring abortion providers to have hospital admitting privileges was ruled unconstitutional.
"We are disappointed that the Alabama House passed HB314 despite the fact it would criminalize abortion and interfere with a woman's personal, private medical decisions. It is unfortunate that members of the House are putting their personal beliefs ahead of what's in the best interest of our state. The people of Alabama are paying the bill for unconstitutional legislation and we hope that the Senate members will realize its detrimental impact and stop this bill from becoming law. Otherwise it will be challenged in federal court."
(c)2019 Alabama Media Group, Birmingham
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The light reflected from a glossy surface depends on the reflectance properties of that surface as well as the flow of light in the scene, the light field. We asked four observers to compare the glossiness of pairs of surfaces under two different realword light fields, and used this data to estimate a transfer function that captures how perceived glossiness is remapped in changing from one real-world light field to a second. We wished to determine the form of the transfer function and to test whether for any set of three light fields the transfer function from light field 1 to light field 2 and the transfer function from light field 2 to light field 3 could be used to predict the glossiness transfer function from light field 1 to light field 3. Observers' estimated glossiness transfer functions for three sets of light fields were best described by a linear model. The estimated transfer functions exhibited the expected transitivity pattern for three out of four observers. The failure of transitivity for one observer, while significant, was less than 12.5% of the gloss range.


Truman students, faculty and staff, Kirksville residents and business owners are encouraged to "Make Kirksville Shine" during the weeks of Aug. 2-11 and Sept. 10-17.
"Make Kirksville Shine" events are designed to remind residents to demonstrate their community pride by beautifying and cleaning up their respective properties and surrounding area (e.g. mowing, removing weeds, picking up trash, etc.).
There will be a special workday from 8-10 a.m. Aug. 6 where everyone is invited to meet at the Kirksville Area Chamber of Commerce parking lot to fan out in that area to pick up trash and pull weeds. Trash bags and gloves will be provided. All are welcomed.
During the 2016 "Make Kirksville Shine" community-wide cleanups, Truman faculty and staff are encouraged to pick up trash outside of their buildings, as well as pull any obvious weeds.
Check out the "Make Kirksville Shine" Facebook page for suggested areas that need help or to share projects and ideas. For more information, contact Annette Sweet at 660.216.7891.
The Institute for Academic Outreach is growing its professional development offerings targeted at K-12 educators and community leaders this fall.
Back by popular demand is PD 541/541G, Grant Writing Across the Disciplines. The course aims to teach students how to prepare winning grant proposals to support projects in a variety of fields.
Open to students on both the undergraduate and graduate level, the course is entirely online, but features live meetings every Wednesday night from 6-8 p.m. Aug. 22-Oct. 28. Free software supports the synchronous course meetings.
Members of the larger Kirksville community, particularly those who work in non-profits, education and health care are also encouraged to consider this course as non-degree seeking students.
For K-12 educators, PD 520/520G, Teaching Comics Across the Curriculum, introduces the use of sequential art narratives (such as comics and graphic novels) to support learning in visual arts, literature, social studies and STEM fields. Students will read a variety of graphic novels (both fiction and nonfiction), craft their own short sequential art text and contemplate SAN-inspired instructional activities for classroom implementation. Students will have considerable autonomy throughout the course in choosing texts and topics that align to their own academic disciplines and professional goals/interests.
Professional development discounts for currently practicing K-12 educators are available.
For more information on these and other offerings, visit pd.truman.edu, email institute@truman.edu or call 660.785.5384.
Students, parents, alumni and friends are all invited to the New Student Send-Off events around the country to welcome incoming students and their families to the Bulldog community.
Students: Meet other new and current Truman students.
Parents: Chat with alumni and current students about any questions you have.
Alumni: Share your memories and expertise from your Truman experience with new students and parents.
These FREE events will feature food, T-shirts for the new students and door prizes.
Interested in attending? RSVP as soon as possible to the Office of Advancement at alumnievents@truman.edu or 800.452.6678.
The Center for Student Involvement is seeking student volunteers for freshman move-in day. This year, move-in will take place Wednesday, Aug. 17. Students and student organizations interested in contributing their time and effort in helping incoming students can sign up here. Any questions can be directed to the CSI.
The Truman women's basketball program has added an additional Elite Camp for players that will be competing in high school next year. The camp is scheduled from 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 6 in Pershing Arena.
Cost of the camp is $60 per player with sibling discounts available. Campers will receive instruction from the Truman women's basketball players and staff, a campus tour, dinner and a T-shirt.
To register, fill out the registration form and send it back to Theo Dean, assistant coach (Truman Women's Basketball, 100 E. Normal, Kirksville, MO 63501) or email tdean@truman.edu.
Twenty volunteers are needed to assist with the new student welcome picnic from 5:45-6:50 p.m. Aug. 18 on the Mall. Anyone wanting to volunteer should email the Student Affairs Office at stuaff@truman.edu by Aug. 5. For more information about the picnic, call 660.785.4111.
The Truman State University Board of Governors will meet at 1 p.m. Aug. 6 in the Student Union Building Conference Room.
Truman's social wall integrates all of Truman's major social media accounts including Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, YouTube and Instagram. The wall arranges Truman's most recent posts into a convenient feed to be all viewed at once. This feed can be found at social.truman.edu.
To have an officer dispatched for a non-emergency, call 660.665.5621. In case of an emergency, call 9-1-1.
The next issue for the Truman Today will be available Aug. 22.
Jerrold Hirsch, professor emeritus of history, has an essay, "Kentucky Folk Art: New Deal Approaches," in Kentucky by Design: The Decorative Arts and American Culture, which the award jury for the Alice prize has selected to be one of the five books shortlisted for this honor given by the J. M. Kaplan fund.
Kelly Kochanski is one of 700 students from across the nation to be selected for the annual Scholarships for Military Children Program. Kochanski is a recipient of a $2,000 scholarship awarded at Nellis AFB and funded through the Fisher House Foundation. Applicants were required to maintain a minimum 3.0 grade point average, participate in voluntary school and community activities, demonstrate leadership qualities and write an essay. The scholarship program is open to qualified sons and daughters of members of the U.S. Armed Services, including active duty, retirees, guard/reserves, as well as children of deceased military personnel. Kochanski is the daughter of Robert and Julianne Kochanski.
Daniel Mandell, professor of history, served as commenter in the session "Captives, Patients, Laborers: The Social and Spatial Dimensions of War in Early America," during the annual meeting of the Omohundro Institute of Early American History and Culture, in Worcester, Mass.
Nikki Sisson was selected as the Great Lakes Valley Conference Scholar-Athlete of the Year for the sport of women's swimming. Sisson is the second Bulldog student-athlete to earn one of the league's top awards. The GLVC Scholar-Athlete of the Year Award is voted upon by faculty athletic representatives in each conference sport by nominees that combine both academic and athletic success. Each nominee must be at least a sophomore in athletic eligibility and maintain a minimum 3.30 grade-point average. Sisson, a sophomore from Springfield, Mo., was a key part in the Bulldogs claiming their first GLVC swimming and diving championship in February. She was the silver medalist for Truman at the championships in the 50, 100 and 200 freestyle events. At the NCAA national championships, Sisson picked up five All-America honors with finishes in the 100 free (4th), 50 free (12th) and as a member of three relay squads: 200 free (5th), 400 free (7th) and 800 free (11th).
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 Albert W. Jefferis (1868–1942),  US-amerikanischer Politiker
 Barbara Jefferis (1917–2004), australische Autorin
 Frank Jefferis (1884–1938), englischer Fußballspieler
 Joshua Jefferis (* 1985), australischer Turner
 Millis  Jefferis (1899–1963), britischer General
 Vaughn Jefferis (* 1961), neuseeländischer Reiter

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 Jefferies

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Kia is keen on getting into the spirit of things ahead of the L.A. Auto Show later this month, and with Hyundai preparing a big reveal of their own, the youthful Korean car brand wanted to make sure the revamped Soul did not get lost in the all the glitz and glamour that the L.A. Auto Show is expected to bring when it kicks off later this month.
The lone teaser that Kia released earlier today may not reveal very much at first glance, but the image does reveal that the Soul's trademark boxy shape will largely be retained, but updated with tweaked taillights, as well as a slick piece of silver trim at the top of the fore-mentioned lights that is embossed with the Soul moniker (a very neat touch.) A new bodyline also peeks into view, and could hint at perhaps some added curves and creases into the boxy motif for 2020 along with the functionally pleasing (and most likely optional) roof rack. The biggest change for 2020 will be underneath the Soul's suit of clothes, with the new crossover sharing its platform and the bulk of its basic hardware and electronics with the recently launched Hyundai Kona.
While this might not seem like a major change, the adoption of this platform brings newfound options to the Soul, including the bones for a much better EV version, as well as all-wheel drive, with the latter being the main item on holiday wish lists for Soul owners since the very beginning. Look for the engine and transmission offerings to also mirror the Kona's, with a base 2.0 liter four cylinder for base models, and the 1.6 liter turbo four cylinder for higher trim variants. The Soul EV would get its motivation from the Kona EV, with about 200 horsepower (150 kilowatts) on tap which would help add some sizzle to its green focused step. We are also curious to see if Kia will bring any new cargo storage solutions to the Soul, given its popularity as a budget oriented crossover, as well as if more supportive seats are in store for base models.


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Bye Bye 2018, it was fun while it lasted!!.
Abri CS capped off the year in December by supporting @BrumxmasDinner, one of Lemn Sissay's projects to help individuals who had left the Care system but would be on their own on Christmas Day.
The Steering Group came from a broad range of disciplines and walks of life to create a Christmas day dinner (with presents) to remember.
With the donations of food hampers from Holte School, a sprinkling of chocolate coins and the lovely baskets from 'Your Gift Basket' we were able to ensure each young person has a beautiful food hamper.


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The frequency of sudden unexpected infant death (SUID) in the first month of life is higher than generally recognized, says a US medical expert. Photo: Reuters
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An analysis of trends in sudden unexpected infant death (SUID) over the past two decades finds that the drop in such deaths that took place following the release of the 1992 American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) "back to sleep" recommendations, did not occur in infants in the first month of life. The report from investigators from MassGeneral Hospital for Children (MGHfC) and Newton-Wellesley Hospital (NWH), which has been published online in The Journal of Pediatrics, identifies several potentially modifiable factors that may contribute to the persistent risk of sudden, unexplained death during the first days and weeks of life.
"The frequency of SUID in the first month of life is higher than generally recognized, at an average of 444 cases per year in the US, of which 66 per year occur on the first day and 130 occur in the first week of life," says lead and corresponding author Joel Bass, MD, chair of the NWH Department of Pediatrics. "There actually has been a dramatic and unexpected increase in deaths attributed to suffocation and asphyxiation in both newborns and infants up to 1-year-old, and these deaths are potentially preventable."
SUID is defined as the sudden, unexpected death of an apparently healthy, full-term infant under one year of age, the cause of which is not immediately apparent. It encompasses a range of situations, including sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), which refers to deaths that remain unexplained after a thorough investigation, and deaths found to result from accidental strangulation or suffocation caused by factors such as unsafe bedding, becoming trapped between a mattress and a wall, or sleeping with a parent or another adult who inadvertently blocks the infant's airway.
Using Centers for Disease Control and Prevention records of births and infant deaths from 1995 through 2014, the researchers analyzed deaths occurring in the neonatal (first 27 days of life) and postneonatal (28 days to 1 year) periods. While the rates of postneonatal SUID declined nearly 23 percent from 1995 to 2002, after which they remained stable, SUID rates during the neonatal period remained unchanged. During that 20-year period, the percentage of SUID cases attributed to suffocation or strangulation increased in both age groups – from around 2 percent to nearly 23 percent in the neonatal period and from 3.4 percent to almost 25 percent in the postneonatal period.
Almost 30 percent of neonatal deaths occurred during the first 6 days of life. Bass notes that many of these deaths may be the result of sudden unexpected postnatal collapse (SUPC), a sudden collapse – sometimes with full respiratory and cardiac arrest – of an apparently healthy newborn born at more than 35 weeks gestation. SUPC leads to death in around half the cases and serious neurological consequences in half of the survivors. There currently is no standard diagnostic code for SUPC, and Bass and his co-authors – including senior author Ronald Kleinman, MD, MGHfC physician-in-chief – have called for standardizing the definition of the condition and establishment of a SUPC registry to better identify such events and facilitate further study.
The investigators note that several recommended practices designed to promote breastfeeding, the importance of which they fully support, may inadvertently contribute to SUPC risks. The practice of skin-to-skin care, in which an infant is placed in a prone position on the mother's chest has been noted in other reports to have a strong association with SUPC. If the mother is also exhausted or sedated, she may even fall asleep with the infant on her chest resulting in co-bedding, an established risk factor for SIDS.
Another recommendation that may have unintended consequences is avoiding the use of pacifiers, which some breastfeeding advocates suggest eliminating and the AAP suggests should not be used until breastfeeding is well established. As pacifier use is strongly associated with a reduced risk of SIDS, the authors feel that recommendation should be reconsidered. Since breastfeeding is also associated with a reduced risk of SIDS, the authors recommend that safe-sleep education be integrated with lactation advice.
Kleinman says,"Overall, we think it is possible that certain neonatal practices resulting in unsafe sleep circumstances both during and after the birth hospitalization, along with pacifier avoidance, may have inadvertently interfered with the implementation of safe-sleep messages and prevented a decrease in the death rate. Future research is needed to more fully explore the best messaging during the birth hospitalization that will enhance safe-sleep practices recommended by both the National Institutes of Health and the AAP and help to prevent SUID."
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Why is there such a high rate of functional illiteracy in the Deaf community, and what can be done about it?
The high rate of functional illiteracy is not a result of deafness in itself. Shifting away from the deficit model of early intervention and education and towards the difference model would help to improve the literacy and educational achievements of Deaf people.
We reject the concept that deafness is the major cause of literacy problems in Deaf children. We attribute the literacy and educational problems of Deaf Canadians to the impaired communication environment surrounding them; to the deficit model orientation of early intervention, education, and teacher training programs; and to the lack of qualified Deaf professionals and educators in all such programs.
The CAD-ASC supports the principle that literacy is a crucial access point for Deaf Canadians to the non-Deaf world, and that it should take precedence over spoken English/French skills in all of the above programs. Being able to communicate with the hearing world through reading and writing is important for a Deaf individual's future academic, professional, and social success.
Studies have shown that a bimodal/bicultural education for Deaf individuals promotes language development as well as literacy. Greater support in Sign language acquisition and development will provide the individuals with the linguistic building-blocks that enable the acquisition of a second language, such as English or French.
We subscribe to the difference model principle in which all the intact faculties and strengths of the Deaf individual are fully utilized in his/her development, as opposed to the attempted utilization of defective or inadequate faculties. Whether or not a Deaf individual has access to auditory stimulus via a cochlear implant or a hearing aid, Sign language support in acquiring literacy material should be a priority. Research shows that the establishment of Sign language as a first language promotes language development in the brain, which in turn facilitates the acquisition of reading and writing skills, whereas the deprivation of Sign language and the emphasis on auditory means to acquire linguistic attributes creates instead a global linguistic deprivation that makes the attainment of literacy skills very difficult.
In order to enhance the literacy and educational status of the Deaf individual, CAD-ASC makes the following points:
The Deaf individual should have free and unrestricted access to visible and natural language and communication in order to promote first-language development and subsequently promote literacy.
The focus should be shifted away from the deficit model and towards that of the difference model in all early intervention, education, and teacher training programs serving Deaf students.
Such programs should commit themselves to the training and employment of qualified Deaf professionals and educators in significant numbers.
Such programs should place greater emphasis on the employment of print language as a key instructional and communication modality.
Recommended reading: "Language acquisition for deaf children: reducing the harms of zero tolerance to the use of alternative approaches", by Tom Humphries, Poorna Kushalnagar, Gaurav Mathur, Donna Jo Napoli, Carol Padden, Christian Rathmann, and Scott R. Smith. Harm Reduction Journal, 2012, 9:16, http://www.harmreductionjournal.com/content/9/1/16
Recommended reading: "The Implications of Bimodal Bilingual Approach for Children with Cochlear Implants", by Julie Mitchiner, Debra Berlin Nussbaum, and Susanne Scott. Visual Language & Visual Learning, 2012.
Recommended reading: Deaf Illiteracy: A Genuine Educational Puzzle or an Instrument of Oppression? A Critical Review, by Roger Carver, Canadian Association of the Deaf, 1989.
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NBA President, Paul Usoro SAN arraigned for conversion, criminal breach of trust
News, The Reasonable Man December 18, 2018December 18, 2018 Funmi
The current President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mr. Paul Usoro SAN, was today arraigned before a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, on a 10-count charge bordering on conversion and criminal breach of trust, preferred by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
Other defendants in the charge are the incumbent governor of Akwa Ibom, Emmanuel Udom, who is described in the charge as being "currently constitutionally immune from prosecution";the Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Finance, Nsikan Nkan; the Accountant-General of Akwa Ibom State, Mfon Udomah; the Akwa Ibom State Attorney-General, Uwemedimo Nwoko and Margaret Ukpe. Asides the sitting governor of Akwa Ibom State, the other defendants are said to be at large.
After a lengthy argument on the effect of a letter to the Chief Judge asking the charge to be transferred, the Court ruled that proceedings would continue until a decision was made by the Chief Judge. Mr. Usoro was thus arraigned and he pleaded not guilty to all the counts. After his arraignment, Chief Wole Olanipekun (SAN) leading the team for the defense of Mr. Usoro applied for his bail on self-recognizance. The Court admitted Mr Usoro to bail in the sum of N250 million with a surety in like sum. He also ordered that his international passport be deposited at the registry of the court. The Court however handed Mr Usoro to a counsel of the inner bar, Mr E.B Effiong (SAN), pending perfection of his bail terms.
Trial in the charge has been fixed for Feb.5, March 5, and March 6, 2019.
The defendants are alleged to have sometime in 2015 conspired to and to have converted the sum of N1.4 billion belonging to the Akwa Ibom State Government and which sum they ought to have reasonably known forms proceeds of an unlawful act. They are also alleged to have done the same with respect to the sum of N300 million in March 2016.
Mr Usoro is accused of retaining and using various sums of money belonging to the Akwa Ibom State Government and of transferring the sum of N65 million to Uwemedimo Nwoko, the Attorney General of Akwa Ibom State on or about the 27th day of August 2015.
The charge has been described by the NBA as an attempt by the EFCC to criminalize lawyers' fees.
Akwa Ibom State, EFCC, Nigerian Bar Association
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U.S. Soccer is sticking by its guns regarding the Professional League Standards used to sanction pro soccer leagues.
In a letter dated May 30, U.S. Soccer secretary general Dan Flynn advised New York Cosmos owner Rocco Commissothat the federation's board of directors "does not see a compelling reason to deviate from the annual sanctioning process," rebuffing Commisso on his proposal to inject $500 million (with $250 million of his own money) in capital into a revamped NASL.
(2) a waiver so investors could own multiple teams, using MLS in its early days as its precedence.
-- An open and competitive bidding process for the licensing of the U.S. national team rights currently held by SUM.
Flynn also addressed each of the conditions. He also advised Commisso that a league could apply for sanctioning with details of his proposal. A meeting between U.S. Soccer president Carlos Cordeiro and Commisso, as the latter requested, never too place, nor did a proposed meeting between U.S. Soccer representatives and Commisso.
Flynn said if the new league was in compliance with the applicable standards or in substantial compliance and included a detailed plan for coming into full compliance within a reasonable period of time, sanctioning should not be a problem.
In an open letter to the U.S. Soccer stakeholders, Commisso said his "fight to grow the game of soccer in America does not end today." He added that the NASL will continue to pursue its breach of fiduciary duty claims against federation board members in New York state court and begin the discovery phase in its antitrust litigation in Federal court against U.S. Soccer and MLS.
3 comments about "U.S. Soccer rebuffs Commisso's proposal for $500 million capital campaign".
John Soares, June 2, 2018 at 1:35 p.m.
Now that years of hard work, money and much sacrifice by many is done . I want a piece of the pie and on my terms.
You gatta admit, the dude has a pair.
R2 Dad, June 4, 2018 at 12:30 a.m.
NASL is done. Once you come to throwing lawyer fees down a black hole, the gig is up. We have 4 more years of no change with Cordeiro. In 10 years, MLS will be financially stable as ever, with no improvement in the quality of play. USL will still be player pergatory, Then what? NASL was the only alternate that could have put pressure on MLS to change, and now it's gone. So, no change in the forecast.
Ronnie L, June 16, 2018 at 4:49 p.m.
The guy is an obvious crook. I'm not a huge fan of how US Soccer and MLS is run but you got to admit he's a crook who just feeding his ego and wants a piece of the pie after he saw the big success of MLS. Not a fan of this man at all. Time for NASL to go away completely.


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I took this photo because I love how textured everything looked. From the path to the grass to the sky.
A Path leading to where? Quite a symbolic photo of life.
Here is a photo I took while in Iceland. I loved how the sun looks on the mountain and the dramatic clouds.
This photo of the mountain is just so majestic!
I took this photo when I was in Yellow Stone National Park. It was extremely cold that our car windscreen developed ice crystals overnight!
Not to mention it is my favourite colour!
This photo was chosen as one of the Perth Royal Show Finalist in 2015.
now you can own it in various prints.
Temperature 200-202°F [93.33 – 94.44°C] Dimensions 18×30 feet [548.64 x 914.4 cm] . Sapphire Pool, named for its blue, crystal-clear water and for its resemblance to an Oriental sapphire, was once a placid hot pool. It was not until after the 1959 earthquake that major eruptions occurred. For several years following the earthquake powerful eruptions at two hour intervals reached 150 feet. The force of the eruptions caused the crater to double in size, destroying the biscuit-like formations around its edge, and the crystal-clear water became murky. By 1968 Sapphire ceased to function as a true geyser. Today Sapphire still retains its crystal-clear, blue water, and still violently boils and surges occasionally.
I took this photo of the Grand Canyon when we were there a few years ago.
Something very interesting happened when we were there.
I took this panorama the 1st day we got there, where it was clear and you can see the canyon as far as the eye can see.
This expanse was so inspiring, it was HUGE! It took our breath away.
But the very next day.. it was gone, it was just all white!!! God being God was able to hide away this Grand Canyon in the clouds!
Would you like this print at home as a reminder of how big our God is?
PS: this is a lower quality photo just as a sample.


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Q: Evolution Gmail Mashup + Fixing Time stamp I wanted to migrate my university email (including subfolders) to my gmail account.  Since gmail only imports POP3 which doesn't have subfolders, I had to connect to both gmail and my university mail using an email client (I am using Evolution) and then drag each folder from my university account to my gmail account.
This worked for the most part, but the time stamp on every email I dragged over from my university account to gmail reads as todays date, when it was dragged over.  If I enter the email and hit details it shows the actual sent date.  How can I get it to not overwrite the received date when transferring? (as I assume this is what is happening).
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A: Gmail supports IMAP. if your university mail also supports IMAP, then try this:

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*Use Outlook Express or any other IMAP-capable desktop mail client.

*Set up both your university mail as an account, and your Gmail, using IMAP.

*Now you can drag-and-drop all university mail messages into Gmail.

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*If you use a mail client like Outlook, then you can even drag-and-drop entire folders, not just the messages inside. That should save you some time.


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