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When the Deeply Personal Becomes Deeply Political.
Guest post by L. Portes*
Dr Tiller's assassination has riled up a semi-sleeping nest of vipers in the past few days. Even though it isn't always reported in the media, the old same rhetoric has been going on, mostly under the radar, among the Armies of "God" and the Operation Rescues of the anti-choice movement.
Old arguments and old red herrings.
In the 1990s there were a string of terrorist attacks within the US and Canada aimed at abortion clinics and physicians who provide patients with abortion services after the (mostly) acceptable 12 weeks. Doctors were shot and killed, clinics bombed, staff harassed and terrorized. Today, career protesters still stand outside clinics, screaming and shouting at women who enter; there have even been cases where members of the police have conspired and handed over personal information to the extremists from those ID'd through their license plates.
There are some who consider abortion at any stage of the game unacceptable. In fact, some would ban contraception, as it may simply interfere with the plans of their god. But, on the whole, society has "decided" that early on terminating a pregnancy is less abhorrent to them.
It has been estimated that approximately 33% of all pregnancies spontaneously miscarry within the first trimester. That is just nature's way of not completing a faulty conception or splitting of cells. But that magic number 12 when the first trimester ends is where what is deeply personal suddenly becomes deeply political; after 12 weeks of pregnancy it has been proposed that a woman must go forward for the next 28 weeks, no matter what–full steam ahead.
The most vocal abortion opponents would like you to believe that after 12 weeks the decision to terminate a pregancy is a matter of convenience, that abortions are being performed willy nilly up to the 40th week, that it's simply a business venture for doctors like George Tiller. "Abortionists" perform "executions" for the money. They have said that Dr. Tiller would abort a fetus just hours before it would be born! This is not true, of course, but it makes for shocking material (and massive ratings) for those with no scruples (Bill O'Reilly comes to mind.)
But for what real reasons would a woman and her family require the services provided by a specialized clinic such as Dr. Tiller's, or, here in Canada, the one run by Dr. Garson Romalis?
A primary one would be fetal anomalies.
You may know someone that this has happened to–a friend of a friend, a family member perhaps: A woman discovers she is expecting and, partway through the pregnancy, a test shows something that makes it apparent that the fetus will not survive. Or that if there is a live birth it will be a painful, short-lived thing. Or when the fetus is born it will be a life of nothingness.
Sometimes, carrying an anencephalic fetus to term can be detrimental to the woman. It may compromise future fertility, or the woman's life due to infection. Hard to truly comprehend unless it has happened to you.
I can comprehend.
My pregnancy was a wanted one, very much so. The first weeks were uneventful, except for the happiness and the worry which intermingled. I'd had two miscarriages in my life already; never really accepted being pregnant again as a reality until the 12th week.
Hurdle one vaulted.
Entering into the second trimester, we were finally feeling confident and making plans for the new arrival. We didn't have much at the time, but we were gathering supplies for the coming weeks: a second hand stroller, blankets. I could feel the baby moving already, at first a small quickening; that grew into more kicks and swimming sensations. I had been seeing my doctor regularly from about 12 weeks, as I had been out of the country when I discovered the pregnancy. He ordered an ultrasound, which was performed at about the 18 week mark.
Our baby had a heartbeat, which I already knew. But something alarming turned up as well. More detailed scans were ordered and the grim details were told to us by a special team who looked at them.
Broken bones, some healed already. Bowed legs and arms, etc. Ostegenesis Imperfecta Type II, they called it: Brittle Bone.
Our baby wasn't going to live. And whatever time he spent in the womb, or out, was just going to be painful. Pain that you or I cannot imagine.
A boy.
We were given two options: Carry on with the pregnancy, knowing what was to come, ignore his pain, and ours.
Or terminate the pregnancy.
Not much else to be said, really; we made the most kind decision, one that no parent-to-be should ever have to make.
A harrowing, sad, anguished couple of weeks followed. I mostly just remember being in the recovery room, missing him so much. Alone suddenly after weeks of activity.
Alone with our broken dreams.
I had aborted at 21 weeks. My body thought it had delivered a baby who needed sustenance, so it began to lactate. Just another painful reminder of what was lost.
We talked to the doctors to ask what the odds were of this happening again and were told that it was less than 6%, as it was not recorded on either side of our families. So a few months later we tried again. We were on pins and needles until the 18 week mark, as this condition can only be seen on an ultrasound and can only be confirmed or discounted after about 17 weeks.
When we finally held our little baby girl in our arms, whole and healthy and screaming like thunder, we did not forget about our son; the love is still there. We have moved on as much as we can, knowing we did the right thing. The pain is still very real, less sharp, sometimes bittersweet.
But I also know that because of medical professionals like Dr. Tiller and Dr. Romalis (who in the past has also faced near-deadly harassment) there would not be the peace that we now feel. Indeed, if our son had died in utero (which also happens in cases like ours) there is a good chance that we wouldn't know the joys of our two youngest children. Most distressing of all, so much suffering would have been inflicted for no real reason on someone we didn't really know, yet loved and wanted with all our being.
And that is what the anti-choicers do not want you to know about: situations faced by families like ours.
Our stories are not often told; to do so makes many listeners uncomfortable. Some will not even look me in the eye when I tell them in person. A lot of women like me simply don't say anything, as there is the very real possibility that we might be labeled, with much revulsion, as monsters.
We see reports of extremists screaming at women outside clinics, hear of those same extremists targeting medical professionals. These are deeply personal, deeply painful stories that have been made deeply political by those who really do not give a damn about babies, families, or people in general. But it is time to start speaking up.
We are not monsters. We are parents who love our children, and love the children we lost. And Dr Tiller was nothing short of a hero.
Now, after so many years of personal sacrifice and personal pain he is now a fallen hero. We cannot let him have died in vain. We cannot let parents who face these sorts of tragedies such as fetal anomalies or a life-threatening pregnancy go it alone.
These anti-choice extremists must finally be dealt with, publicly denounced and called what they are.
Pro life? No. They are nothing but low life terrorists who, through fear and intimidation, want to force everyone to bend to their will.
And, because of them, families that face the same wretched news we did need help now more than ever.
*name changed for privacy and safety reasons
June 3, 2009 matttbastard
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Debra Chandler says:
Thank you for sharing your personal story. I am sorry for your loss. There are many, many stories that have yet to be told. I am ready to tell mine, too.
deBeauxOs says:
Blob Blogging Wingnut would counter that the author of this moving, honest, powerful blogpost did not have the right to terminate her pregnancy and that Catholic Church doctrine judges and condemns – as SHE does – this decision.
No matter that this heart-wrenching decision protected her capacity to become pregnant again, to carry a healthy pregnancy to term and to give birth.
Well, wingnut, it is the law that she can terminate that pregnancy. Stay out of the womb, blogger blob.
L. Portes says:
Blob Blogging Wingnut can follow that theology, that would be her choice to do so.
If she is that cruel for her god, there is nothing anyone else can do for her. She is beyond redemption.
hysperia says:
Thanks to mattt for hosting this post. And to the courageous and heartbroken woman who wrote it, I hope that one day, you can share your pain openly without fear as well as glorying in the lives of your living children with all of us. We all need the support of our communities when going through grief. I admire your ability to continue living under the almost impossible circumstances created by right hatenuts and I fear for those not quite as able as you.
FilthyGrandeur says:
thank you for sharing your story. your bravery is admirable. we can't allow these terrorists to control our bodies, our safety, and our choices. you did what was best, but they care nothing for that. indeed, they do want control because they are bitter and filled with hate. if they were truly pro-life then they would not be exalting the death of Dr. Tiller; they would support the life already here; they would help families with children they can barely support, or the endless numbers of children in foster programs.
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politicky says:
Thank you for sharing this story and I am sorry for your loss.
I understand.
To Sam: Love and peace to you.
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I too have been there and I understand. I was 27 weeks when my son was born 4 years ago and I still miss him more than I can say, but I also know I wouldn't have my youngest son either, so it's bittersweet. I remember how angry I was when my milk came in- how angry I was at my body for the reminder. I am so sorry that you have also gone through this, but I am so grateful that there are women out there willing to share their stories.
This moves me to tears.
Thank you for sharing this painful story. It is my sincere hope that it may, just may, make someone on the pro-life side take another look, a more open and insightful look, at just what they are so eager to condemn.
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Great Aunty Bertha says:
Wow! Your story is so similar to mine it is scary.
12 years ago today we terminated our pregnancy. The pain is every bit as intense for me as it was then. Made even more so by the senseless murder of a man whose purpose was to help women like me.
It was baby number 4 for me and desperately wanted. At 21 weeks we went to the OB/GYN and he asked if we would like to see the baby – he had an ultrasound machine in his exam room. Everything started off just fine. Then he got quiet and very professional. We went back into his office only to be told that our baby has anencephaly. No chance of survival and our options were to continue on with the pregnancy or terminate. He sent us to the hospital for the big ultrasound just to be sure. Sadly, he was not mistaken. We decided to terminate as I knew that my sanity could not remain intact if I carried that pregnancy any further. I went from ecstatic pregnant woman to devastated unpregnant woman in the course of 18 hours. Our baby was a girl. After 3 boys my one girl had no brain from the eyebrows up.
The next thing I am told, because of how far along my pregnancy was, the termination was classified as a still birth and we were required to name the baby.
Now what? Do we use the one name we could both agree on, or do we pick something else? We agreed that we picked that name for this baby and there were no conditions attached to that decision.
Then I started lactating. Thank goodness for my sister. I called her in tears and she called and got all the information I needed for me.
We did have another girl and she is perfect and truly a blessing.
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I guess the religious would stipulate that you give birth and then the resulting pain and suffering that the child would go through (assuming it's a live birth) would just be God's Will.


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Pavel Tretyakov and the Paris World Fair of 1878
Yekaterina Selezneva
It is believed that Pavel Trelyakov generously lent his paintings to exhibitions, including foreign ones, a belief started by Vasily Stasov, who wrote: "... when told about the new World fair he opened the doors of his wonderful gallery and let them take what they wanted." The reality was far more complex.
Tretyakov himself wrote to Stasov in 1879 regarding the lending of Vasily Vereshchagin's paintings to an international exhibition in Europe: "... a collection can be lost up to five times before even reaching the Russian border. They've even stopped traffic on some routes (like the Smolensk, Ryazan and Kozlov directions) and Vasily Vasilievich wants to take 180 paintings, that's almost the whole collection. But if they get lost, burned, damaged on their way ... - the eternal reproach in the event of an accident will be addressed to the one who allowed this." And although Vereshchagin himself assured the collector that he "swears to take the packing and the rolling of the paintings upon himself ... that he will undo any damage if such should occur with paint, not money," Tretyakov wouldn't hear of it. "Paintings, especially large ones, can be damaged during the packing . be lost or burned on the way . No one could ever agree to an artist taking and transporting his paintings to exhibitions whenever he liked. What right does the buyer acquire then? The right of storage? As much as I'd like to show these works to the French I am regretfully unable to fulfill your wish. Those who wish to can come to the gallery to see this type of serious monumental works." These words alone tell us that, feeling responsible for the safety of the collection, Tretyakov disliked lending his paintings to exhibitions.
There were some exceptions, however. In 1878 Tretyakov was at the peak of his collecting activity and his work on the gallery. His correspondence with artists and other people involved clearly demonstrates the history of the organization of a Russian art sector at the World Fair which opened that same year in Paris. Study of the details of preparatory activities makes it clear that, placed by circumstance at the centre of events, Tretyakov acted not only as a collector lending paintings for display abroad, but also proved to be a demanding custodian who made his partners observe the rules of packing, insuring and transporting art objects at a level of contemporary standards, and showed himself to be an artistic expert who discussed the content of the event and made suggestions regarding its improvement. He was also a coordinator and a kind of arbitrator, equally respected by the commissions set up by the Academy of Arts and by the "Peredvizhniki" (Wanderers) movement.
Tretyakov wrote a letter to Ivan Kramskoy on January 12 1878 where he expresses his feelings and opinions about the future events with the openness for which he was known: "As I have said before I would be more than happy if they didn't take anything from my collection to the Paris exhibition. You can't imagine how much bother and trouble it is to dismantle, pack, screw on the paintings, etc.; it is even more troublesome to return the paintings, wash them, repair the frames, yet again screw in the rings, make sure the paintings hang at the right angle and so on and so on. Not to mention seeing the atrociously naked and stained walls for almost a year."
The receipt received from Andrei Somov (the Academy of Arts representative in charge of this event) shows that Tretyakov lent 41 paintings from his collection to the Paris exhibition. He visited Paris and went to the exhibition, writing to his wife in a letter dated September 17 1878: ". The exhibition holds most interest in terms of its general decorative appearance, as to any particular interest apart from the art sector there is nothing special about it." There seems no trace of any possible deserved pride that a man, undeniably responsible for the considerable change of the exhibition's general image thanks to its enrichment by works of the new Russian school, might feel. That is why perhaps his description of the Russian sector at the exhibit comes in the form of a dry formal report. Having finished it, Tretyakov switches to describing a concert featuring Russian music, in which he doesn't hold back emotions: "I felt great pleasure at hearing Russian music in the social capital of the world for the first time."
Tracing Tretyakov's correspondence regarding the organization of exhibition tours it is clear that his tone changes over the years, as he masters the art of precise formulation, the skill of expressing his demands firmly and appropriately and the ability to insist on their fulfillment.
When sending paintings to Paris, Tretyakov, who had gained considerable experience of exhibition organization, wrote to Kramskoy: "I am enclosing a description of the content sent in eight boxes and reminding you of the indispensable condition under which I agreed to this matter. A member of the Movement must be present during the opening of the boxes. Firstly, in order to safely return the objects, and secondly in order to make sure that their withdrawal is done with care. As the packing was done in a simple and cheap manner and took four days, the unpacking will most likely be done by a special person who spent so much time and effort into packing the first transport that I will feel better if I am sure that the unpacking will take place with one of your Movement members watching." We learn what happened upon the return of the works from Somov's answer to Tretyakov: "To my utmost regret I have learned that the frames of the paintings returned by us have been damaged by excessively long screws." Somov apologizes to Tretyakov and asks him to repair the damage and mail the bill to him.
With a thoroughness typical of Tretyakov he studies matters of the collection's material value and painting insurance: "The comparison of the money the authors received for their paintings with the prices paid when these paintings were later passed on to others is of great interest and may be necessary for the future in order to describe the history of some works and their authors. I know this better than anyone else and I am most interested in this; I know that I would give thousands for some paintings (by Perov) sold in my absence for hundreds, and vice versa. I carefully record the paid prices and when the City Administration, having received my inventory, asked for what sum they should insure the Gallery I gave them precise figures from the inventory and left it up to them to insure the gallery for the sum they considered appropriate. Thus in the future when someone needs to know the prices for our paintings we know that we have them but for many reasons of a personal nature I find it unnecessary and inappropriate to disclose these prices or place them in the catalogue at this time," Tretyakov wrote to Stasov on July 24 1897.
As early as in 1877, however, Somov confirms to Tretyakov: "According to your letter of December 1 I have the honour to ... bring to your knowledge that the enclosed assessment of your paintings selected by me for the Paris exhibition ... will serve as the basis for insuring these paintings during their travel to Paris and back."
Tretyakov was always known for his clear understanding of the material value of "goods and services" - he knew how to count money. He undoubtedly wouldn't be scared by the word "estimate", one which causes many modern museum employees to tremble in fear.
The material mentioned shows that when organizing the Russian art sector in Paris Tretyakov thoroughly considered all the key provisions related to its journey. He didn't draw up a contract but he consistently stipulated all the main provisions in his letters. This includes packing, transportation and the "formal receipt". Tretyakov also insisted on the presence of people he trusted during the opening of the boxes. He prohibited any restoration works without the knowledge of the proprietor in case of damage to paintings, demanded that the costs be distributed and, naturally, that the paintings be insured. All such provisions match those of any properly executed such agreement today.
As to the content of the Paris exhibition Tretyakov had a firm opinion of his own, expressed in his letter to Stasov: "I can't quite agree with you that our exhibition is excellent: it may be very interesting and could have been even more interesting if we'd added a few things to it and excluded some others but, unfortunately, we can never arrange things to be the way they should be. Apart from the faults you mention why is your Repin portrait absent? Why is Vasiliev represented by only one work and not his best at that? Why are Kovalevsky's works chosen also not of his top quality, etc. And then we are sending three works by Pelevin when one is too much already? ... But what can you do, we must be grateful for small mercies."
Yet another answer of Somov to Tretyakov reads: "We eagerly await the arrival of these works as they will enrich and adorn the collection made up for the exhibition . As for Ilya Repin . we don't have any of his works so his portraits are very welcome. I wonder if you'll see him and discuss this matter with him . Although the exhibit is not complete yet it is already very impressive. At least we can say that never before was Russian art displayed to such a degree and grandeur at world fairs. We owe this mostly to you of course, the catalogue being printed at the moment mentions over and over again: property of Pavel Tretyakov."
Long before the Paris fair, in 1865 Tretyakov wrote in his letter to Rizzoni: "You might find it difficult to understand my phrase: 'Then we could talk to those unbelieving' - I shall explain it to you; many people positively refuse to believe in the successful future of Russian art and claim that if from time to time some artist paints something good it happens as though by chance, and that that same artist then joins his other equally talent-free colleagues. You know I am of a different opinion, otherwise I wouldn't be collecting Russian paintings but at times I couldn't help agreeing with the presented facts; so each success, each step ahead is very dear to me and nothing would make me happier than seeing the day we win."
This day certainly came in Paris in 1878. The overview article of the weekly "Les chefs-d'oeuvre d'art a l'exposition universelle 1878" on February 21 devoted to the Russian art sector reads: "The bright exhibition lights point out each European nation to us, and each nation in its turn does its best to create an independent and new art which would express its dreams, character and genius. It's as though a wind of rebellion blows through the halls and seems to strangely unsettle the glory of old schools. The past prophecies of realists have come true: with each day art strives to become more and more individual and the old traditionalism is in agony at the ruins of the academy and genre. Russia brings a clear note into this choir of demands of a modern artistic Europe. At least a third of the works shows that their authors have serious background, developed observation skills, sincerity and a great desire to do well. Yes, when one thinks about the fact that only 30 years ago Russian art was still engrossed in copying old masters, or led a pitiful life in the shadow of a few famous names of our school one can't help but feel deep amazement at the long way it has come."
The author of the article notes works by Aivazovsky, Bogolyubov, Kovalevsky, Botkin, Orlovsky and Meshchersky. He pays special attention to the virtues of "Ukrainian Night" by Kuindzhi, "Barge-haulers on the Volga" by Repin and "The Railroad Repair Works" by Konstantin Savitsky.
Another article in the weekly "Exposition de Paris" on August 31 1878, states: "Russian artists make it a principle to be inspired by their national history." The author notes many works, especially "Peter the Great" by Nikolai Ghe, "Moonlit Night on the Dnieper" by Kuindzhi, and the marine paintings by Aivazovsky. He names Vasily Perov as the top master of portraits, followed by Goravsky, Keler, Kharlamov, Litovchenko, Leman, Repin, Chistyakov, Kramskoy, Gintsburg and Frenz.
Tretyakov's role in the organization of the Russian art sector at the Paris exposition cannot be overestimated. It also happened that the "Peredvizhniki" (Wanderer) artists achieved success there, later receiving their first proposals to organize exhibitions abroad.
Ivan KRAMSKOY. Portrait of Pavel Tretyakov. 1876
Oil on canvas. 59 by 49 cm. Tretyakov Gallery
Tretyakov's letter to his wife Vera Nikolaevna Tretyakova sent from Paris on September 17, 1878
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Vladimir MAKOVSKY. The Treasury on Pension Distribution Day. 1876
Oil on canvas. 52.5 by 82.5 cm. Tretyakov Gallery
Vasily PEROV. Hunters at a Halting-place. 1871
Oil on canvas. 119 by 183 cm. Tretyakov Gallery
Vladimir MAKOVSKY. In the Doctor's Waiting Room. 1870
Ivan KRAMSKOY. Christ in the Wilderness. 1872
Grigory MYASOEDOV. Zemstvo (Country-states) Clerks at Dinner. 1872
Oil on canvas. 74 by 125 cm. Tretyakov Gallery
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The Alliance of American Football, which had a promising start as the latest spring league, is suspending operations eight games into its first season.
The eight-team league is not folding, but games will not be played this weekend. The decision was made by majority owner Tom Dundon, who also owns the NHL's Carolina Hurricanes, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Tuesday.
The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because league officials were still working through details of the suspension. An announcement from the league is expected later Tuesday. That person said league co-founders Bill Polian, a former NFL executive, and Charlie Ebersol, a television and film producer, did not want to suspend operations.
The AAF seemed to have a better chance of surviving than other alternative leagues, such as the USFL and the World League, because of the people and philosophies involved.
Polian and Ebersol envisioned it as a development league for the NFL with several rules tweaks designed to speed up play and make it safer. There were no kickoffs or PATs, and teams had to go for a two-point conversion after touchdowns.
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While it clearly wasn't NFL-caliber football, it was entertaining and helped fill the post-Super Bowl void.
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Wet climate landscapes have molded perceptions of flower gardens and ingrained the names of the flowers they contain through literature, painting, photography and more. Dry climate gardens by contrast often have evoked images of sparseness and scarcity. No more.
Growing on less water does not mean water wise gardens are lacking. They can be colorful, include a wide variety of plants, and delight as much as the traditional English garden border. They can also be subtle and evocative of the wide open skies and intense light of the natural western landscape.
Figure 4: Denver City County Building Perennial Gardens (Zauschneria garrettii) Figure 5: Perennials Native blue Penstemon strictus (left) and P. grandiflorus Prairie Jewel® (center and right).
Grasses, perennials and wildflowers native to the Rocky Mountain West are frequently found in the modern Colorado flower garden. Annuals easy on water use are seasonally mixed in. Introduced plants from the high and dry areas of the Andes, Himalayas, the Middle East and South Africa are often included. This list of perennials and annuals includes native and adapted plants for the water wise flower garden. Use it as a tool to explore the expanded garden possibilities in the West.
For additional plant suggestions, see other native plant and xeriscape fact sheets available from Colorado State University Extension.
Yellow columbine Denver Gold® Yellow May-Aug 24-36″ Recurrent bloom if cut back.Southwestern native.Plant Select® plant.
Basket-of-gold Yellow Apr 6-12″ Narrow gray-green leaves contrast with bright flowers in bloom.
False indigo Blue May-Jun 36-48″ Attractive brown seed pods. Blue green foliage.
bachelor button Violet-blue Jun-Jul 18-24″ Spidery cornflowers. Vigorous grower that self-seeds.
Red valerian or Jupiter's Beard 'Albus' Reddish pinkWhite Jun-Aug 24″ Sprawling plant with blue-green leaves. Reseeds. Deadhead to promote continual blooming.
Snow in summer White May-Jun 6-12″ Silvery gray foliage. Needs well drained soil.
Dwarf coreopsis 'Nana' Yellow-orange May-Sep 6-8″ Low clump former with evergreen foliage. Dead head flowers.
Dwarf double coreopsis 'Sunray' Golden yellow Jun-Aug 24″ Double flowers. Spoon-like vibrant green leaves. Compact plant.
Lanceleaf coreopsis Yellow Jun-Jul 18-24″ Long-lived, fine textured plant with shiny green leaves.
Fernleaf coreopsis 'Moonbeam''Zagreb' Pale yellowGolden yellow Jun-Sep 18-24″12-18″ Finely dissected, bright green foliage.Deep green thread-like leaves.
Purple iceplant Violet purple May-Jun 2-4′ Succulent gray-green leaves turn red-purple in winter.
Yellow iceplant Yellow May-Jul 1-2″ Mound of succulent leaves turn purplish in winter.
Purple coneflower 'White Swan''Magnus' WhiteDark pink Jul-Sep 24-36″ Erect prairie wildflower, daisy-like flowers, deep green leaves.
Sea holly Blue Jun-Aug 12-24″ Silver-blue flower heads dry well.
California poppy Yellow-orange Jun-Sep 12-24″ Fine blue green leaves. Short-lived perennial at low elevations, annual at high elevations. Reseeds easily.
Oriental poppy Orange, salmon, red May-Jun 24-30″ Very drought hardy, foliage dies in summer.
Paper flower Yellow Jun-Sep 6″ Long lasting bloom, drought enduring.
1 J. E. Klett, Colorado State University Extension landscape horticulturist and professor, department of horticulture and landscape architecture; C. R. Wilson, Extension horticulture agent, Denver County. Revised from original "Xeriscaping: Garden flowers" fact sheet authored by J.R. Feucht and J.E. Klett. 6/00. Reviewed 2/10.


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Q: Equivalence of two definitions of rational maps I am reading Silverman's the arithmetic of Elliptic curves. On pages 11 and 12, he gives two definitions of rational maps. I am trying to show these two definitions are equivalent.
The first definition:

Definition. Let $V_{1}$ and $V_{2} \subset \mathbb{P}^{n}$ be projective varieties. A rational map from $V_{1}$ to $V_{2}$ is a map of the form
  $$
\phi:V_{1}\to V_{2},\quad \phi=[f_{0},\cdots,f_{n}],
$$
  where the functions $f_{0},\cdots,f_{n}\in \overline{K}(V_{1})$ have the property that for every point $P\in V_{1}$ at which $f_{0},\cdots,f_{n}$ are all defined,
  $$
\phi(P)=[f_{0}(P),\cdots,f_{n}(P)]\in V_{2}.
$$

I think the first definition also works for $V_{1}\subset \mathbb{P}^{m}$, $V_{2}\subset\mathbb{P}^{n}$.
In Silverman, $K$ is a perfect field; $\overline{K}$ is a fixed algebraic closure of $K$; $V\subset \mathbb{P}^{n}$ is a projective variety if $I(V)$ is a prime ideal in $\overline{K}[X_{0},\cdots,X_{n}]$; choose $\mathbb{A}^{n}\subset \mathbb{P}^{n}$ such that $V\cap \mathbb{A}^{n}\neq \emptyset$, then $\overline{K}(V)$ is defined to be $\overline{K}(V\cap \mathbb{A}^{n})$. $\overline{K}(V)$ can also be described as $f(X)/g(X)$ where $f,g\in \overline{K}[X_{0},\cdots,X_{n}]$ are homogeneous of the same degree and $g\notin I(V)$.
The second definition:

Definition. Let $V_{1}\subset \mathbb{P}^{m}$ and $V_{2}\subset \mathbb{P}^{n}$ be projective varieties. A rational map $\phi:V_{1}\to V_{2}$ is a map of the form
  $$
\phi=[\phi_{0}(X),\cdots,\phi_{n}(X)],
$$
  where (i) the $\phi_{i}(X)\in\overline{K}[X]=\overline{K}[X_{0},\cdots,X_{m}]$ are homogeneous polynomials, not all in $I(V_{1})$, having the same degree;
  (ii) for every $f\in I(V_{2})$,
  $$
f(\phi_{0}(X),\cdots,\phi_{n}(X))\in I(V_{1}).
$$

I think I did one direction: if a rational map satisfies the first definition, then it also satisfies the second definition. But I cannot do the other direction: if a rational map satisfies the second definition, then it satisfies the first.
What I have tried so far: let $\phi=[\phi_{0},\cdots,\phi_{n}]$ be a rational map satisfying the second definition. (My plan is to define a $\phi'$, and then show that $\phi'$ satisfies the first definition, and that $\phi=\phi'$.) I tried: we have that $\phi_{i}\notin I(V_{1})$ for some $i$. Let $f_{l}=\phi_{l}/\phi_{i}$ for all $l$, and let $\phi'=[f_{0},\cdots,f_{n}]$. Then I want to check $\phi'$ satisfies the first definition. We have $f_{0},\cdots,f_{n}\in \overline{K}(V_{1})$. Let $P\in V_{1}$ be at which $f_{0},\cdots,f_{n}$ are all defined, then I want to show $[f_{0}(P),\cdots,f_{n}(P)]\in V_{2}$. If $\phi_{i}(P)\neq 0$, then I can prove it by using (ii) from the second definition. But if $\phi_{i}(P)=0$, I don't know how to prove it.
Can someone help me? Thank you.

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The structure known as Building 25 was possibly part of the administrative complex of the city of Tulum. The city thrived as a trading center between the 11th-16th centuries CE.
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The Temple of the Frescoes, Tulum, Mexico. 12-15th century CE.
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Knowing now what we do of His omnipotence and benevolence, we'd have expected G-d Almighty to have produced a perfect, utterly and unimaginably effulgent, fecund, boundless, wholly good, G-dly world 1. But He clearly didn't.
Instead, simply because He wanted to interact with us in a particular way before He revealed His Yichud, He uncharacteristically formulated an utterly and radically original other sort of reality: imperfection 2. And it is that imperfection which forms the crux of our universe and the epoch of time we're in now.
So, let's characterize this epoch of time in which our own ethical and spiritual input plays so active a role and where G-d hides His presence 3.
The current epoch is the one in which good and bad choices are there for the taking and in which the righteous are to be rewarded and the wrongful punished; in which we're either drawn to G-d, which is our goal, or distracted from Him; wherein the Jewish Nation — the people chosen by G-d Himself to execute His plan and make the whole of it right and just-so — can somehow be exiled and quashed for thousands of years; the one in which humankind is sometimes lofty, other times base; where all the unholy, polluted phenomena like idolatry and the like which the prophets promised would be undone in the end now function 4; and it's where the principle that "everything is in the hands of Heaven but the fear of Heaven" (Berachot 32B) holds sway, by virtue of the fact that G-d who indeed controls everything nevertheless allows for wrongfulness and injustice 5.
What can't be denied is that this world of right and wrong is also the one in which the righteous are vexed and challenged, where each and every move they make is scrutinized; where we're sometimes soiled and other times cleansed; and where destructive forces are loosed and our people are subjugated to foreign, even idolatrous values and control.
The point again is, though, that had G-d wanted to, He could certainly have created the world otherwise by revealing His Yichud from the first and disallowing for wrong and injustice. But instead He purposefully and willfully created the one we're in now, and that He'll undo it after His goal will have been met 6.
Understand, though — and this is an important point — that that's not to say that G-d has abandoned this world (G-d forbid!). For He still bestows us with existence and vigor by means of what's termed His "emanations" 7. It's just that those emanations don't cascade down to the world as they would be inclined to so much as flow (perhaps even only trickle) down.
G-d nonetheless sees to it that the world is sustained all the time by spurring it on and granting it vigor. It's just that the degree of vigor He allocates for it at this point is nearly nothing compared to what His own abilities would ordinarily allow for. Hence, the force pulsing throughout this universe is "like a shadow of someone, rather than he himself", as Ramchal puts it, like "the smudge left behind after letters are erased" rather than the letters, as "more darkness than light" compared to the full vigor it could exhibit. We're satisfied with that, not knowing any better and given that "from our perspective, that's all of life", in Ramchal's words here 8.
The point is that G-d's emanations have to come to us to that degree at least, though, or we'd simply be undone 9. Nonetheless, what remain as a consequence of this constricted level of emanation, which is a by-product of G-d hiding His Presence from us, is our world and our life — the reality and mother-substance we've been thrust into, depend on, trust, and have come to accept as all of reality.
1 See 1:2:3.
2 3:1 below will speak of the originality of imperfection and wrongfulness.
3 Let's retrace our steps here in order to understand what's being offered.
Recall that Ramchal referred to the fact that there'll be three epochs of time in 1:11:3 (as well as 1:10:1): the one within which G-d's presence is hidden, the one in which His presence is to be revealed, and the transition period between the two. He then stepped aside for a while to focus on the various "tools" G-d uses to interact with us in 1:12-13, but he's now returning to the three epochs, beginning with the one in which G-d's presence is hidden.
4 Ramchal cites the following verses that depict the end of this epoch as one in which "the haughtiness of man will be bowed down, and the arrogance of men will be brought low; when G-d alone will be exalted …. and (when) He will completely abolish the idols" (Isaiah 2:17-18), when "it will come to pass … says the L-rd of Hosts, that I will cut away the names of the idols from the land, and they will no more be remembered" (Zachariah 13:2), and when G-d "will destroy death forever; … wipe the tears away from all faces; and will remove the insult of His people from all the earth; … and it will be said on that day, 'Behold! This is our G-d for whom we have waited!' and He will save us" (Isaiah 25:8-9).
5 The idea that "everything is in the hands of Heaven but the fear of Heaven" implies that G-d's sovereignty can apparently be undone if we decide not to "fear Heaven", i.e., not to take G-d seriously. The point is, though, that since it's G-d Himself who has granted us that freedom as well as the wherewithal we would need to follow through on it, His sovereignty is not only not undone, it's actually bolstered.
6 That's to reiterate the point that the world of right and wrong and of exile will eventually be undone and replaced by a newer, transcendent reality that's beyond right and wrong, reward and punishment; for, none of that will be necessary once G-d's Yichud will be revealed. See 1:10:1 above.
7 His "emanation" or what's described in the text as the "overflowing of G-d's superabundant goodness" is termed shepha in Hebrew. See Job 22:11 and 38:34 which speak of an "abundance (shepha) of water over-covering you"; Vayikrah Rabbah 27, where G-d is depicted as providing plentifully (mashpia) when He gives; and refer to Derech Hashem 2:8:3.
There are some other Kabbalistic references here, too. Without going into great detail, the Kabbalists speak of a "Trace" of G-dliness left behind after the Tzimtzum process (spoken of in note 7 to 1:1 above and note 6 to 1:3). which is known in Hebrew as the reshimu. It's alluded to here, given that it represents the minimum amount of G-dliness needed for the world to function spoken of here. For discussions of the reshimu in Ramchal's works see Clallim Rishonim 5 and 6*, and Klach Pitchei Chochma 26-27,
8 As such, we're like very poor people who know nothing of what life can be like with the wealth that others know of and are to be pitied for our short-sightedness.
9 Not as if our batteries had suddenly died and we'd be left behind to rust off the side of the road, but rather as if we'd simply vanished without a trace.
In fact, after Moses spoke to G-d about the Jewish Nation's grave sin of having constructed the Golden Calf and pleaded with G-d to forgive them, he then asked Him quite spectacularly to just, "blot me out from Your book" (Exodus 32:32) if G-d wouldn't forgive them. G-d clearly didn't acquiesce to that, but we have to wonder if anyone (significant or otherwise) might have been blotted out of the Torah, in fact, without leaving a trace!
In any event, this seems to serve as the paradigm of just how things would be if G-d were to utterly remove His shepha, G-d forbid: all records would be gone about this world and it would be as if it had never existed.
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The Clearwater Marine Aquarium opened in 1972 in a former water treatment plant and focuses on rescuing sick and injured marine species. (The large pools are well-suited for rehabilitation efforts!). Their rehabilitation facilities help them care for the animals and eventually release them back into the wild when possible. The Aquarium also prides itself on acting as a leader in animal-assisted therapy and education for the public. The education department is dedicated to fostering an appreciation for the marine environment while promoting conservation. Through the education of children and adults and demonstrating the importance of conservation, the Clearwater Marine Aquarium hopes to encourage people to make sustainable choices and take an active role in preserving the ecosystem.
Clearwater Marine Aquarium
The aquarium has a number of permeant residents, all of which have sustained serious injuries which prevent them from returning to the wild. Winter is a bottlenose dolphin rescued in 2005 who caught her tail in a crab trap. The Clearwater Marine Aquarium fitted her with a prosthetic tail and helped her get used to it, which brought a large amount of media and attention to the facility. Winter is actually the star of the movie Dolphin Tale which came out in 2011! She was also in the sequel, Dolphin Tale 2, which was shot partially at the aquarium.
Clearwater Marine Aquarium – Winter & Hope
Exhibits at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium include a dolphin terrace, aviary, otter oasis, a turtle exhibit, underwater viewing areas, an aquaponics (water plants) exhibit, a sea cavern, stingray beach and much more. It's a great place to soak up a little education and have a LOT of fun while in California.
Colleen and Family at Spectrum Field
For another fun Clearwater activity, head to Spectrum Field to catch a Threshers Minor League baseball game! This Philly's affiliate team will have you cheering. Families will love spending time together and bonding over the game, while kids will get a kick out of the Threshers mascot, Phinley, and enjoy the many interactive games they offer. Did we mention you can even treat yourself to a delicious Philly Cheesesteak without even having to go to Philly?
Take it from us. There's hardly a better way to spend your evening or afternoon than at Spectrum Field!
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The role of constitutive pka-mediated phosphorylation in the regulation of basal ICa in isolated rat cardiac myocytes.
1 Pharmacological inhibitors of protein kinase A (PKA) and protein phosphatases 1/2A were used to determine whether basal L-type Ca2+ current (ICa) observed in the absence of exogenous ß-adrenergic receptor stimulation is sustained by PKA-mediated phosphorylation. Amphotericin B was used to record whole-cell ICa in the perforated patch-clamp configuration. 2 Calyculin A and isoprenaline (both 1 ¿mol l¿1) increased basal ICa (P<0.05), whereas H-89 inhibited ICa in a concentration-dependent manner with an IC50 ~5 ¿mol l¿1. H-89 also inhibited the response to 1.0 ¿mol l¿1 isoprenaline, although relatively high concentrations (30 ¿mol l¿1) were required to achieve complete suppression of the response. 3 Double-pulse protocols were used to study the effects of 10 ¿mol l¿1 H-89 on time-dependent recovery of ICa from voltage-dependent inactivation as well as the steady-state gating of ICa. T0.5 (time for ICa to recover to 50% of the preinactivation amplitude) increased in the presence of H-89 (P<0.05) but was unaffected by calyculin A or isoprenaline. 4 Steady-state activation/inactivation properties of ICa were unaffected by 10 ¿mol l¿1 H-89 or 1 ¿mol l¿1 calyculin A, whereas isoprenaline caused a leftward shift in both curves so that V0.5 for activation and inactivation became more negative. 5 Data show that basal ICa is regulated by cAMP-PKA-mediated phosphorylation in the absence of externally applied ß-receptor agonists and that relatively high concentrations of H-89 are required to fully suppress the response to ß-adrenergic receptor stimulation, thereby limiting the value of H-89 as a useful tool in dissecting signalling pathways in intact myocytes.
Bracken, N., El-Kadri, M., Hart, G. and Hussain, M. (2006). The role of constitutive pka-mediated phosphorylation in the regulation of basal ICa in isolated rat cardiac myocytes. British Journal of Pharmacology. Vol. 148, No. 8, pp. 1108-1115.


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A researcher at heart, Dr. Fleer has worked with animals around the world. From the wilds of Africa and the meadows of Yosemite to zoos in California and New York, Dr. Fleer has studied animal health and disease transmission for the last decade. She also completed studies in broader public health issues concerning both humans and animals. Much of her work is still used by government agencies to help solve public health issues.
At VIP Petcare, Dr. Fleer is responsible for understanding the gold standard in preventative veterinary medicine and applying that standard to the company formulary and services offered. She makes sure on a daily basis that ViP Petcare offers the best possible quality of care to our clients and their furry family members. Dr. Fleer holds a B.S. in Zoology from Marshall University, a Masters of Preventative Veterinary Medicine and a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine, both from the University of California, Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine.
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Girard, YA, P Swift, BB Chomel, RW Kasten, K Fleer, JE Foley, SG Torres, and CK Johnson. 2012. Zoonotic vector-borne bacterial pathogens in California Mountain Lions (Puma concolor), 1987-2010. Vector-Borne and Zoonotic Diseases. Online publication.
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'I Am So Excited To Show My New Moves,' Kinsella Says
Written by John Crumlish	for International Gymnast Magazine | Tuesday, 05 September 2017 01:28
Although 2016 European Junior Championships triple medalist Alice Kinsella of Great Britain did not perform up to potential at this spring's Europeans in Cluj, Romania, she told IG she was pleased with her results in Cluj, where she finished 10th in the all-around final in spite of mistakes that started in qualifications.
Alice Kinsella (Great Britain)
"My first mistake on the beam, when I fell off on my free cartwheel-layout-layout, was purely down to the fact that I'd literally had a 30-second touch on the apparatus," she said of qualifications.
Kinsella was initially the reserve gymnast for the British squad to Europeans, but got the call to Cluj shortly before competition began after an injury to teammate Georgia-Mae Fenton .
"I was flown out last-minute, so didn't have any podium training, due to injury within my team," Kinsella explained. "Other than my fall I was very happy with the rest of the competition and qualifying for the all-around final."
Kinsella said her routines in the all-around final may not have been perfect, but her results in Cluj have inspired her.
"On finals day, I was so happy with my performance," she said. "I went out so excited and ready to show everyone what I was made of. To place 10th in my first senior international was an amazing feeling but I know I have got so much more to give. On the bars I had so much adrenaline that may have been at vault (in the previous rotation) for going too fast on the bars, causing me to fall. However, since the competition I have worked hard on all the apparatus and improved on each. I am so excited to show my new moves."
A first-year senior, Kinsella said the transition from the junior level has been an energizing, smooth adjustment. This past spring, she won the all-around silver medal at the British national championships.
"Becoming a senior has been very exciting so far," she said. "I haven't treated it differently to when I was a junior. I go into every competition forward and my main aim is to do well. It obviously feels so strange but amazing to compete with and against gymnasts I have looked up to as my inspirations. This alone pushes me to do my very best."
With her eye on next month's world championships in Montreal, Kinsella has focused on upgrades this summer.
"I cannot wait to get in the competition arena and show off all my new skills," she said. "In training I have worked closely with my coaches, deciding which skills suit me as a gymnast and what I am comfortable with."
Kinsella said she has paid special attention to vault.
"My coaches and I believe this is where I was lacking ability," she said. "I am so happy with the result of working hard on that apparatus and can't wait to compete it."
With Montreal two months away and the Tokyo Olympics three years ahead, Kinsella is confident that her diligence will continue to pay off.
"I have worked hard on all apparatus, making sure they are to the best of my ability and strong enough to gain high scores when competing against some of the top gymnasts in the country as well as the world," she told IG. "I am so excited for what is to come and what my future has in store for me."
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Innsbruck Transport Tickets
Innsbruck Card, recommended by us, is the best solution that combines savings and convenience. Available in three different solutions, it allows free access to all museums and attractions and unlimited travel on all means, including funicular, cable car and TS. Prices start at €49.00. From here, all the info.
Innsbruck transport tickets are available in different types. Einzel-Ticket, is a single ticket; it is valid for one uninterrupted journey in the Kernzone area, and costs €2.70. Reduced for under 20 and over 64, it costs €1.70. 8 Fahrten Ticket, is a booklet that includes 8 single tickets; full, costs 15.80€; reduced 12.50€.
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24h Ticket is a day ticket that allows unlimited travel on vehicles in the Kernzone area of Innsbruck. The full ticket costs €6.00, while reduced, €4.10. It is valid for 24 hours from the moment of validation on the first vehicle used. For families traveling to Innsbruck, the 24h Ticket 2 Plus is super recommended, which costs €8.80. It allows 2 adults and a maximum of 3 children up to 15 years to make unlimited travel within 24 hours. Wochen-Ticket is a weekly pass valid from the first day of validation, until midnight on the seventh day. It can be used on all Kernzone vehicles. It costs €23.10 per person.
SPECIAL TICKETS
In addition to traditional tickets, it is possible to buy tickets for some special lines.
The full fare ticket to use the TS – The Sightseer bus costs €19.00. Children aged 6 to 15 pay the reduced rate.
For the suggestive Nordkettenbahnen funicular, however, you have to buy a ticket with an exorbitant price: 40€! The Patscherkofelbahn ticket, on the other hand, costs €25.40 at full fare.
If you buy the Innsbruck City Card, all special tickets are already included.
WHERE TO BUY INNSBRUCK TRANSPORT TICKETS
Tickets can be purchased in cash or card at the numerous automatic ticket machines distributed in many bus and tram stops; at the IVB branches in the area; at the authorized parking areas.
Tickets can also be purchased online, on the official male IVB website.
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namespace Ilios\CoreBundle\Controller;

use FOS\RestBundle\Controller\Annotations\QueryParam;
use FOS\RestBundle\Controller\Annotations\RouteResource;
use FOS\RestBundle\Controller\Annotations as Rest;
use FOS\RestBundle\Request\ParamFetcherInterface;
use FOS\RestBundle\Util\Codes;
use Symfony\Component\HttpFoundation\Request;
use Symfony\Component\HttpFoundation\Response;
use Symfony\Component\HttpKernel\Exception\NotFoundHttpException;
use FOS\RestBundle\Controller\FOSRestController;
use Nelmio\ApiDocBundle\Annotation\ApiDoc;
use Ilios\CoreBundle\Exception\InvalidFormException;
use Ilios\CoreBundle\Entity\CohortInterface;

/**
 * Class CohortController
 * @package Ilios\CoreBundle\Controller
 * @RouteResource("Cohorts")
 */
class CohortController extends FOSRestController
{
    /**
     * Get a Cohort
     *
     * @ApiDoc(
     *   section = "Cohort",
     *   description = "Get a Cohort.",
     *   resource = true,
     *   requirements={
     *     {
     *        "name"="id",
     *        "dataType"="integer",
     *        "requirement"="\d+",
     *        "description"="Cohort identifier."
     *     }
     *   },
     *   output="Ilios\CoreBundle\Entity\Cohort",
     *   statusCodes={
     *     200 = "Cohort.",
     *     404 = "Not Found."
     *   }
     * )
     *
     * @Rest\View(serializerEnableMaxDepthChecks=true)
     *
     * @param $id
     *
     * @return Response
     */
    public function getAction($id)
    {
        $manager = $this->container->get('ilioscore.cohort.manager');
        $cohort = $manager->findDTOBy(['id' => $id]);

        if (!$cohort) {
            throw new NotFoundHttpException(sprintf('The resource \'%s\' was not found.', $id));
        }

        $authChecker = $this->get('security.authorization_checker');
        if (! $authChecker->isGranted('view', $cohort)) {
            throw $this->createAccessDeniedException('Unauthorized access!');
        }

        $answer['cohorts'][] = $cohort;

        return $answer;
    }

    /**
     * Get all Cohort.
     *
     * @ApiDoc(
     *   section = "Cohort",
     *   description = "Get all Cohort.",
     *   resource = true,
     *   output="Ilios\CoreBundle\Entity\Cohort",
     *   statusCodes = {
     *     200 = "List of all Cohort",
     *     204 = "No content. Nothing to list."
     *   }
     * )
     *
     * @QueryParam(
     *   name="offset",
     *   requirements="\d+",
     *   nullable=true,
     *   description="Offset from which to start listing notes."
     * )
     * @QueryParam(
     *   name="limit",
     *   requirements="\d+",
     *   default="20",
     *   description="How many notes to return."
     * )
     * @QueryParam(
     *   name="order_by",
     *   nullable=true,
     *   array=true,
     *   description="Order by fields. Must be an array ie. &order_by[name]=ASC&order_by[description]=DESC"
     * )
     * @QueryParam(
     *   name="filters",
     *   nullable=true,
     *   array=true,
     *   description="Filter by fields. Must be an array ie. &filters[id]=3"
     * )
     *
     * @Rest\View(serializerEnableMaxDepthChecks=true)
     *
     * @param ParamFetcherInterface $paramFetcher
     *
     * @return Response
     */
    public function cgetAction(ParamFetcherInterface $paramFetcher)
    {
        $offset = $paramFetcher->get('offset');
        $limit = $paramFetcher->get('limit');
        $orderBy = $paramFetcher->get('order_by');
        $criteria = !is_null($paramFetcher->get('filters')) ? $paramFetcher->get('filters') : [];
        $criteria = array_map(function ($item) {
            $item = $item == 'null' ? null : $item;
            $item = $item == 'false' ? false : $item;
            $item = $item == 'true' ? true : $item;

            return $item;
        }, $criteria);

        $manager = $this->container->get('ilioscore.cohort.manager');
        $result = $manager->findDTOsBy($criteria, $orderBy, $limit, $offset);

        $authChecker = $this->get('security.authorization_checker');
        $result = array_filter($result, function ($entity) use ($authChecker) {
            return $authChecker->isGranted('view', $entity);
        });

        //If there are no matches return an empty array
        $answer['cohorts'] =
            $result ? array_values($result) : [];

        return $answer;
    }

    /**
     * Create a Cohort.
     *
     * @ApiDoc(
     *   section = "Cohort",
     *   description = "Create a Cohort.",
     *   resource = true,
     *   input="Ilios\CoreBundle\Form\Type\CohortType",
     *   output="Ilios\CoreBundle\Entity\Cohort",
     *   statusCodes={
     *     201 = "Created Cohort.",
     *     400 = "Bad Request.",
     *     404 = "Not Found."
     *   }
     * )
     *
     * @Rest\View(statusCode=201, serializerEnableMaxDepthChecks=true)
     *
     * @param Request $request
     *
     * @return Response
     */
    public function postAction(Request $request)
    {
        try {
            $handler = $this->container->get('ilioscore.cohort.handler');
            $cohort = $handler->post($this->getPostData($request));

            $authChecker = $this->get('security.authorization_checker');
            if (! $authChecker->isGranted('create', $cohort)) {
                throw $this->createAccessDeniedException('Unauthorized access!');
            }

            $manager = $this->container->get('ilioscore.cohort.manager');
            $manager->update($cohort, true, false);

            $answer['cohorts'] = [$cohort];

            $view = $this->view($answer, Codes::HTTP_CREATED);

            return $this->handleView($view);
        } catch (InvalidFormException $exception) {
            return $exception->getForm();
        }
    }

    /**
     * Update a Cohort.
     *
     * @ApiDoc(
     *   section = "Cohort",
     *   description = "Update a Cohort entity.",
     *   resource = true,
     *   input="Ilios\CoreBundle\Form\Type\CohortType",
     *   output="Ilios\CoreBundle\Entity\Cohort",
     *   statusCodes={
     *     200 = "Updated Cohort.",
     *     201 = "Created Cohort.",
     *     400 = "Bad Request.",
     *     404 = "Not Found."
     *   }
     * )
     *
     * @Rest\View(serializerEnableMaxDepthChecks=true)
     *
     * @param Request $request
     * @param $id
     *
     * @return Response
     */
    public function putAction(Request $request, $id)
    {
        try {
            $manager = $this->container->get('ilioscore.cohort.manager');
            $cohort = $manager->findOneBy(['id'=> $id]);
            if ($cohort) {
                $code = Codes::HTTP_OK;
            } else {
                $cohort = $manager->create();
                $code = Codes::HTTP_CREATED;
            }

            $handler = $this->container->get('ilioscore.cohort.handler');
            $cohort = $handler->put($cohort, $this->getPostData($request));

            $authChecker = $this->get('security.authorization_checker');
            if (! $authChecker->isGranted('edit', $cohort)) {
                throw $this->createAccessDeniedException('Unauthorized access!');
            }

            $manager->update($cohort, true, true);

            $answer['cohort'] = $cohort;
        } catch (InvalidFormException $exception) {
            return $exception->getForm();
        }

        $view = $this->view($answer, $code);

        return $this->handleView($view);
    }

    /**
     * Delete a Cohort.
     *
     * @ApiDoc(
     *   section = "Cohort",
     *   description = "Delete a Cohort entity.",
     *   resource = true,
     *   requirements={
     *     {
     *         "name" = "id",
     *         "dataType" = "integer",
     *         "requirement" = "\d+",
     *         "description" = "Cohort identifier"
     *     }
     *   },
     *   statusCodes={
     *     204 = "No content. Successfully deleted Cohort.",
     *     400 = "Bad Request.",
     *     404 = "Not found."
     *   }
     * )
     *
     * @Rest\View(statusCode=204)
     *
     * @param $id
     * @internal CohortInterface $cohort
     *
     * @return Response
     */
    public function deleteAction($id)
    {
        $cohort = $this->getOr404($id);

        $authChecker = $this->get('security.authorization_checker');
        if (! $authChecker->isGranted('delete', $cohort)) {
            throw $this->createAccessDeniedException('Unauthorized access!');
        }

        try {
            $manager = $this->container->get('ilioscore.cohort.manager');
            $manager->delete($cohort);

            return new Response('', Codes::HTTP_NO_CONTENT);
        } catch (\Exception $exception) {
            throw new \RuntimeException("Deletion not allowed: " . $exception->getMessage());
        }
    }

    /**
     * Get a entity or throw a exception
     *
     * @param $id
     * @return CohortInterface $cohort
     */
    protected function getOr404($id)
    {
        $manager = $this->container->get('ilioscore.cohort.manager');
        $cohort = $manager->findOneBy(['id' => $id]);
        if (!$cohort) {
            throw new NotFoundHttpException(sprintf('The resource \'%s\' was not found.', $id));
        }

        return $cohort;
    }

    /**
     * Parse the request for the form data
     *
     * @param Request $request
     * @return array
     */
    protected function getPostData(Request $request)
    {
        if ($request->request->has('cohort')) {
            return $request->request->get('cohort');
        }

        return $request->request->all();
    }
}

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The third T20 match between Pakistan and England is also likely to be affected by rain
August 31, 2020 cricket, sports
The weather will be cloudy during tomorrow's scheduled match at Old Trafford Manchester The third T20 match between Manchester and England is also likely to be affected by rain. The weather will be cloudy during the scheduled match at Old Trafford Manchester tomorrow. According to the details, the last match of the T20 series between Pakistan and England will be played tomorrow at Old Trafford Manchester. Pakistan will have to win tomorrow's match to avoid defeat in the series.
However, it is feared that rain will affect the last match of the series. The weather in Manchester will be cloudy on Tuesday. Especially during the scheduled match at night, the sky will be polluted. If there is no match in case of rain, then Pakistan will lose the series. On the other hand, it has been reported that 2 changes are likely to be made in the national team for the last match of the series. According to sources, injured Mohammad Amir and Iftikhar Ahmed or Shoaib Malik could be dropped from the team.
He will be replaced by fast bowler Wahab Riaz and batsman Haider Ali. According to sources, the team management is not happy with the performance of Mohammad Amir. Mohammad Amir is unlikely to play in the third T20 against England and veteran Wahab Riaz could be given a chance to replace him in the scheduled match on Tuesday. The team management is also not happy with Iftikhar Ahmed's performance and is likely to replace Haider Ali.
It should be noted that England has a zero lead in the series of 3 T20 matches. The first match was canceled due to rain. England's tour of England will end tomorrow after the last T20 match scheduled at Old Trafford.
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By Philip Curran
Big, industrial sounding track, with marching percussion, low strings and moody horns. Used to underscore a video about a Pig Iron factory in World War 2. Dark, ominous, serious.
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Drums (Big, Epic or Marching) -- String Section
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Krull, Lord Of The Rings, Batman Begins, Serenity, Crash.... James Horner, Howard Shore, Hans Zimmer, David Newman, Mark Isham & John Williams.... Just a handful of films and their composers whom have been a great inspiration and influence on my life as a composer.
I used to play lead guitar in a rock band but we weren't progressing quick enough so, in 2007, after graduating from Napier University with a degree in Music, I decided to go solo and write music for films. Best decision I have ever made!
I now write in my own home grown studio, working long hours with nothing but me, my guitar, some paper and a computer. Heaven! Along the way, I've composed music for TV commercials, documentaries, corporate videos & short films. But of all the different forms of media I write for, feature films has to be my favourite. I'm a massive fan of films and music, so it's the perfect combination for me. I believe that music has the power to make an average film good, a good film great and a great film even greater!
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Q: res.redirect() is not redirecting me to any page ,there are no errors ,can someone explain whats happening here? Everything is working as expected but,
I wanted my user to shift to a different url as soon as he sends a message ,so I am trying to redirect him/her from the res variable in server after he sends a ajax post request to the server.
I am sure there is nothing wrong with client.js but res.redirect redirects me no where, I am on the same page, after the message has been sent.There are no errors . and both the console.log statements are being executed ,so something probably wrong with res.redirect ,please someone tell me what to do.
Basic Info:I am using express server, nodejs and javascript on client side.
client.js
$(document).ready(
    message=''
);
function getmessagefrominput(){
    var message =$('#message');
    var value = message.val();
    message.val('');
    return value;
}

function appendmessage(message){
    var messagecontainer =document.getElementById('messages');
    //console.log(messagecontainer);
    var mymessage= document.createElement("div")
    mymessage.setAttribute('class','sentmessagecontainer')
    var newmessage= document.createElement("p")
    newmessage.setAttribute('class','sent')
    newmessage.textContent=message;
    mymessage.appendChild(newmessage);
    messagecontainer.appendChild(mymessage);
}
function sendmessage(username,friend){
    var message=getmessagefrominput();
    //console.log('{from:'+username+',to:'+friend+',message:'+message+'}')
    if(message!=null && message!=''){
        var jqxhr =$.post( "/ajax/newmessage", { from:username,to:friend,message:message } , ()=>{appendmessage(message);});
    }
}

server.js
console.log('trying to redirect');
    res.redirect('/'+obj.from+'/direct/inbox/'+x);
    console.log('ok redrected')

;

A: When you do ajax, it launches a separate request to the server, which the redirect will not affect the main thread (page stays the same regardless the redirect on the ajax request).
If you want to redirect the page, you will either need to use document.location.href in your Ajax callback or request with <form>, which will replace your page with the request that can affect by redirection.


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Do you remember the last time you attended a really great meeting? The kind where the team was energized, important information was shared, and critical decisions were made? More likely, you remember the terrible ones: the ones you didn't really need to be at, where everyone was mentally checked out, or where that one colleague (you know who I mean) kept on asking questions, long past the point that everyone else was ready to go. Sure, sometimes a meeting is exactly what you need: a chance to get everyone in the same room and let magic happen. But other times a well-worded email or a group chat might suffice. So before you book the conference room, look through our checklist, and ask yourself, do you really need that meeting?
Do I have an agenda?
Before you ask all your colleagues to stop what they're doing, make sure you know why you need a meeting. Do you have a clear agenda of things to raise or discuss? If not, take some time for strategic thinking around what you want to achieve with your meeting. Then write an actual agenda of points to address. That way you can share it with the team beforehand, they can arrive prepared, and you can make sure no one derails your meeting with other concerns.
Is this the most important job right now?
Ask yourself what you need in order to make progress. There's nothing worse than introducing an issue, only to realise that you don't have enough information to make a decision. Take some time to assemble the critical pieces of the puzzle before you even think about booking people's time.
Ask yourself who really needs to know. Is this a whole office affair, or is it relevant to a select few? Sometimes it could be more effective to just drop by the right people's desks for a quick, one-on-one chat. If it is relevant to a bigger group, then check if all team members will be able to attend. If you'll be summarising for some people anyway, maybe you can skip the meeting and simply send a summary of the issue to everyone. Finally, take some time to check people's schedules, so that you know the people with the key information or the decision-making power will be available.
What other channels could I use?
We currently have more workplace communication tools than ever before at our disposal. These can be really efficient ways to keep people in the loop or reach a consensus. Need feedback on an idea? Email allows people to take more time to read a presentation and give considered feedback. As a bonus, you avoid the risk of groupthink, and allow people to voice opinions discreetly. Do you want a decision? Use a tool like Slack to start a discussion thread or ask people to vote on options. As a bonus, there's no need to keep minutes – everything is already in writing, neatly stored in the thread. Do you need updates? Use project management boards like Trello, where people can add regular updates on projects for the whole team to see. As a bonus, you can also use boards to delegate tasks or track progress.
There's nothing worse than sending out an urgent email and getting crickets in return. Group chats can be a good option for getting urgent feedback, but this might be one where a meeting really is the quickest way to get an immediate response.
Wrike have created a handy infographic to help you decide whether a meeting really is necessary. Because sometimes it is, of course. So if you go through our checklist and decide that you really do need to get everyone in the room together, then make sure it's the best meeting it can be. One with a clear agenda, all the required preparation done, and the right people assembled. And then ask yourself just one more time, are you sure you couldn't just email this?


Isn't it funny how, after almost 6 years of blogging, my food photography has actually got worse!? Ah, never mind. I think I used to labour over it more – when I look back I really did some nice ones! Whereas now it's more about getting tea on the table – and ultimately, sharing easy recipes with you lot! Well, my strapline is real family, real food! So, despite the slightly dodgy picture here, this is a really fab recipe and one that I really wanted to share with y'all.
This was really simple – and made the most out of some super fresh cauliflower from my new Riverford delivery. The stalks and leaves were stunning! SO FRESH! When they are this good you need to use them, not chuck out with the food waste.
My daughter loved this dinner; my son loved the fish and liked the sauce, but moaned about the cauliflower. Ah, well. He had 3 honey sandwiches after to make up for the lack of carb action. Yes I said 3!!! Give me strength.
The sauce! Let's have a quick chat about it shall we?! It's my microwave cheese sauce – the one that I featured on my YouTube channel last week. Lifesaver, it is. Knock it together in 7 minutes and away you go – this one was frozen from last week so it was even more convenient.
The fish? I had two haddock fillets in my freezer. I defrosted them, skinned and chopped up. BUT… I'm thinking for convenience, you could use those fab frozen fish mixes to make this. Would be fine straight from frozen too. Do blanche your cauli and stalks first though, or else they won't be cooked through.
This recipe was enough for 4, but do flesh it out with a sachet of microwave brown rice or some peas too.
Steam your cauliflower and stalks for 10 minutes or so, until al dente. Drain.
Pop them, along with the haddock which has been cut into chunks (or fish pie mix – if frozen add 10 mins onto cooking time) into a large baking dish.
Cover with cheese sauce. Mix well.
Sprinkle on panko and bake for about 30 minutes, or until brown and bubbling and piping hot in the centre.
Tried this last week with a fish pie mix, was really lovely. Been trying to decrease the amount of dinners with pasta or rice, and this is just perfect whilst still being incredibly comforting! Thanks!


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Who won Show Me the Money season4?
Basick
Show Me the Money 4/Winners
Snoop Dogg also appeared as a special guest judge during the guerrilla mission. The winner of the season was Basick, with Song Min-ho as runner up.
Did Zico Win Show Me the Money?
Hangzoo, the third and final member of Rhythm Power to participate in the Show Me the Money series wins this season with Team FANXYCHILD's Zico and Dean as the winning producers.
How many episodes Show Me the Money?
Show Me the Money/Number of episodes
Who is the winner of Show Me the Money 3?
Show Me the Money – Season 3/Winners
Is there going to be a show me the money 10?
The channel announced that season 10 will air its first episode on Oct. 1 at 11 p.m. "Show Me the Money" aired its first season in 2012 and has shot many hip-hop artists to fame, such as rappers Loco, BewhY, Basick, Nafla, Punchnello and Bobby of boy band iKON.
Who created Show me the money?
and Renée Zellweger. The stars owe big-time gratitude to writer/director Cameron Crowe, who penned the screenplay that continues to pay significant pop-culture dividends two decades later with lines such as Gooding's famed "Show me the money!"
How old is Superbee?
27 years (May 2, 1994)
SUPERBEE/Age
Where is basick now?
Basick is now signed under Rainbow Bridge World and have featured in a number of collaborations. In 2016, he released his first mini album titled Nice.
Who blurred in smtm9?
Rapper Owen blurred out of 'Show Me The Money 9' after being charged with marijuana use. After creating a stir by being recently charged with marijuana usage, rapper Owen was completely blurred out of 'Show Me The Money 9. ' A new episode of Mnet's 'Show Me The Money' Season 9 aired on October 30 KST.
Will there be a show me the money 10?
Long-running hip-hop audition show franchise "Show Me the Money" will air its 10th season in October, according to cable channel Mnet on Tuesday. The channel announced that season 10 will air its first episode on Oct. 1 at 11 p.m.
Where is show me the money from?
Jerry Maguire
Show me the money – the famous catch phrase from the movie Jerry Maguire – sounds like a pretty good way to run your organization, doesn't it?
How do you win Show me the money?
Each day of the competition a randomly selected entrant will be phoned at just after 11am, 2pm and 4pm. To win they must answer the phone with "kmfm – Show me the money." If the entrant says anything else, including "Hello" before the phrase, "kmfm – Show me the money" that will not class as a win.
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