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Free NFL Picks Today: Los Angeles Chargers vs Los Angeles Rams 1/1/23
We don't want you to miss any of the action so check out our free NFL picks today for the game between the Los Angeles Chargers and Los Angeles Rams on Sunday 1st January 2023.
The Los Angeles Chargers (9-6, 4-3 Home) will be out to extend their winning run when they play host to the Los Angeles Rams (5-10, 1-5 Away) at SoFi Stadium on Sunday. The Chargers are 6.5-point favorites, and the total is 42.5.
The Rams are coming off a dominant 51-14 win over the Denver Broncos at SoFi Stadium last Sunday. Baker Mayfield was 24 of 28 for 230 yards and two touchdowns. Cam Akers ran 23 times for 118 yards and three touchdowns.
Tyler Higbee was targeted 11 times, catching nine passes for 94 yards and two touchdowns. The Chargers won for the third straight game on Monday, beating the Indianapolis Colts 20-3 at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Justin Herbert threw for 235 yards and an interception. Austin Ekeler carried 18 times for 67 yards and two touchdowns. Keenan Allen was targeted 14 times, hauling in 11 receptions for 104 yards.
The teams are meeting in the regular season for the first time since September 2018, a 35-23 win for the Rams.
The Rams are averaging 18.7 points per game for the season, 26th in the NFL, and they are facing a Chargers defense that has surrendered 22.9 PPG (21st). Meanwhile, the Chargers have scored 22.1 points a game this season, 13th in the league, and the Rams are allowing 22.3 PPG (17th).
The Rams rank as one of the league's worst teams in rushing yards per game (89.9, 29th), while they are 25th in passing yards (215.1). The Chargers are 10th in passing yards allowed per game (218.5) and 26th against the run (140.5).
The Chargers have been one of the league's top passing teams, averaging 283.6 passing yards per game (4th), while ranking 31st in rushing yards (84.9).
The Rams are allowing 242.7 passing yards (21st) and 104.5 rushing yards per game (5th).The Rams are averaging 2.7 red zone trips a game this season, second lowest in the NFL, finding the end zone 59% of the time (12th).
Through nine games, Matthew Stafford has thrown for 10 touchdowns (8 INT) and 231.9 yards per game to lead the Rams in passing. In four away games this season, he has three TDs (1 INT) and an average of 206.8 yards passing. Cam Akers leads the team in rushing with an average of 43.0 yards a game over 13 games.
He has seven touchdowns on the ground. Cooper Kupp is the Rams' leading receiver with 90.2 yards a game and six TDs. He is averaging 8.3 receptions on 10.9 targets per game.Justin Herbert has 21 passing touchdowns (10 INT) with 283.6 yards per game through 15 games to lead the Chargers. In seven home games this season, he has thrown for nine TDs (6 INT) and an average of 295.3 yards.
Austin Ekeler has been the home team's leading performer on the ground, averaging 50.6 yards a game through 15 games. He also has been valuable as a receiver, racking up 43.1 yards a game through the air.
He has 16 total touchdowns, 11 rushing and five receiving. Mike Williams has been a key target in the Chargers' aerial attack. He has four touchdowns and a 69.9 yard per game average through 11 appearances. Mike Williams is averaging 7.1 targets per game (4.7 receptions).
The Rams are looking to reverse a five-game road losing streak this season.
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At a press conference Thursday, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi criticized Attorney General William Barr for releasing a 4-page summary of the Mueller investigation rather than the special counsel's entire report, calling it "condescending" and "arrogant."
The big picture: Pelosi's comments come amid reports from the New York Times and other outlets that the Mueller report is more than 300 pages. Six House Democratic chairmen have demanded that Barr release the full report by April 2, but Barr told Judiciary Chairman Jerrold Nadler yesterday that he's unlikely to meet that deadline.
Pelosi also commented on news that all 9 Republican members of the House Intelligence Committee have called for Chairman Adam Schiff to resign for promoting "a demonstrably false narrative" about the Trump campaign colluding with Russia.
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That the same letter can look different, for example, a lower case letter 'b' looks different from a capital letter 'B'. Letters will also look different depending on which font type is being used or if it is handwritten, for example, an Arial font letter 'g' looks different from a Calibri font 'g'.
That letters have names and the same name is used for that letter even when they look different, so the lower case letter 'a' and its capital letter form 'A' are both called 'ay'.
Sorting and Matching Games – use plastic or wooden letters, alphabet letter flash cards; can they group all the lower case letters together, or all the capital letters or all the different letter 'ay's together.
Kim's Games – use plastic or wooden letters, alphabet letter flash cards use a few letters at a time, place 5 to 10 on a tray and let your child look at them and talk through which letters are there. Cover with a tea towel and ask your child to look away, then remove 1 or 2 of the letters. Then ask your child to look back and remove the tea towel. Can they spot which letters are missing.
Look at the letters in your child's name, talk about the fact that the first letter in their name is always a capital letter and that normally the other letters are lower case letters.
Point out especially for slightly older children that lower case letters are about half the size of the capital letters.
Show and talk about how some letters are in their capital form and others in their lower case form. Can they find other examples of the letters?


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The first thing one notices when playing Breath of Fire: Dragon Quarter – the numeral "V" was dropped in the American release – is that it looks and feels nothing like the previous games in the series. Capcom has officially stated that Breath of Fire V takes place in its own continuity, separate from the others games, many fans speculate it takes place some years after Breath of Fire III. With the Goddess defeated, the planet begins to wither and the great desert expands. To survive, the races of the world eventually burrow deep underground and form a highly advanced society. In this subterranean world known as Shelter, a force of rangers is established to protect the citizens from the horrific denizens that they must share their home with. One such ranger, a low class grunt known as Ryu, must frequently patrol the mine shafts and abandoned chambers of the deep along with his buddy/mentor, Bosch. When Ryu is sent off to guard a train heading from one area to another, the mission goes awry, and this is where the true adventure begins. Ryu discovers the young Nina, only to learn that the polutted air is killing her. Unable to see her die a painful death – and wanting to escape from the undeground – Ryu swears to bring her to the surface, where she can breath freely. This is a far more difficult task than one would imagine.
The only inkling of the "Breath of Fire essence" that still remains are a few of the characters. Not really the characters themselves, per se, just their namesakes. Ryu, Nina, Ranger, and other familiar handles only seem to survive simply to remind us that this is a Breath of Fire game. The characters themselves are far fewer, but more closely knit and developed. For the most part, the game focuses on friendship and survival, with quite a few surprising twists and turns throughout the story.
This time around, Ryu is a member of a force of patrolmen known as Ranger. Ryu's boring job eventually exposes him to a great adventure. His dragon powers return, but this time they are drastically different. He has a drastically low D-Ratio (1/8192), a ranking determined at birth, which means he's pretty low on the totem pole.
This newest incarnation of Nina is a 12 year old skinny girl that looks like she's just rolled out of the orphanage from Oliver Twist. She's also mute this time, so now she shares more in common with Ryu than ever before.
Although he shares his name with dog-boy from Breath of Fire II, the fact that he's Ryu's friend is where their similarities end. Bosch is a much higher D-Ratio than Ryu, but he is rather modest about his stature and considers Ryu a close friend.
The newest entry into the well established Worren clan, Lin initially comes off a bit cold and secretive, but eventually gives away tidbits about herself as the game presses along and becomes closely entwined with Ryu and Nina. She's a member of an anti-government group called Trinity. That silly cap needs to go though.
Leader of the Rangers. Gives Ryu and Bosch their orders.
The leader of the Trinity organization. He is wanted by the Regents and has really creepy, bugged-out eyes.
One of the Regents. He lost his eye during a battle with a dragon and has never forgiven himself for this failure.
Another Regent. She has the power to control time and space at will.
This androgynous little boy, also one of the Regents, can see visions of the future and has a pet named Rasta.
The lowliest of the Regents in terms of D-Ratio. Jezuit can turn into a shadow.
One of the higher members of the Regents. Wields the legendary "Beast Blade" techniques and has a duo of disciples.
The leader of the Regents. This mysterious fellow controls pretty much everything in the underworld with the exception of Trinity. He is known as "the Origin", and senses that the dragons will soon return.
Dragon Quarter plays unlike anything else in the genre. It's closer to Vagrant Story than the previous Breath of Fire games, because it's essentially a dungeon crawler at this point. Battles are no longer random. Enemies are visible before combat begins, and now you can bait them and set traps for them to give yourself a major advantage. The combat system itself has been totally revamped with semi-real time, tactical strategy elements. When a battle begins, you can freely move your character about the playing field while it's their turn. Movement costs a certain amount of AP however, as do the attacks you use once you're in range to attack. Thus, the more you have to move to get to an enemy, the more limited your attack options become. Once you've reached your opponent, you can continually use attacks in one long combo until you run out of AP, and then you switch to the next character. Each of the three main playable characters has a set purpose – Ryu can only use melee attacks, but is the most powerful; Nina has an array of magic attacks that can attack multiple enemies or create traps for foes to step into; and Lin can use her gun to repel, attract, or otherwise manipulate the position of your foes. Each battle is a unique puzzle to solve, so the constant combat never really gets old.
The real genius (or downfall, depending on how patient you are) of Dragon Quarter's gameplay is the Dragon Counter system. Once Ryu acquires his staple dragon powers, a counter comes into play that raises from 0 to 100%. As Ryu walks around, it slowly increases, a timer ticking away towards your inevitable death. As Ryu uses his dragon powers, the counter rises much faster. When it reaches 100%, the game ends and you will have to start over. From scratch. This is massively intimidating, because it severely limits the amount of times you can use your powers, saving them for only the most drastic of situations. In turn, the dragon powers are far, far, far more powerful than anything seen prior in the series. If they weren't so drastically restricted, it would definitely unbalance the game.
But starting over isn't necessarily a bad thing. Dragon Quarter uses something called the Scenario Overlay (SOL) System. It's extremely difficult to play through Dragon Quarter in one clean sweep. In fact, the game rewards you for being masochistic and ruining your file. You see, when you restart the game, you keep all of your skills, some of your experience, and you get to collect new things. Since the battle skills are more important than your level, you can easily blast through early dungeons (or just avoid most enemy encounters), so replaying doesn't take very long. Not only that, but when you replay the game, new story elements are interjected (mostly added cutscenes), expanding the game tenfold. After you beat the game, your D-Ratio is upgraded, so you can visit previously inaccessible rooms. The game's built around replay value, which is good, because it's relatively short for an RPG.
Of course, this gameplay style is extremely atypical and puts off a lot of players. It takes a lot of patience to restart a game over and over again, until you become acclimated with it. As rewarding as Dragon Quarter is, those gamers who are used to the more traditional fare of Final Fantasy and the earlier Breath of Fire games will likely have a hard time swallowing this entirely alien experience.
In the American and Japanese versions of the game, you can technically save whenever you want, but it's really a temporary "suspend" save that forces you to quit, and deletes the save when you reload. Borrowing an element from the earlier Resident Evil games, you need to use a Save Token at save points in order to make a permanent save. This means that when you die, you're sent back to the last permanent save, so you better not run out of Save Tokens, which are limited in number. Annoyingly this was changed in the European version so you cannot save outside of save points. To compensate there are more Save Tokens supplied throughout the game.
Dragon Quarter doesn't look too shabby. The artistic style isn't exactly attractive – everyone looks to be anorexic – but the game has a wonderful, bleak atmosphere. You really get the sense of a society barely holding together and a civilization desperately clinging to life by walking through the streets. The graphics are a mixed bag. The character models are pretty good and have some of the better cel-shading to be seen on the PS2, but the backgrounds are rather bland and the dungeon designs randomly generated look, even though they're not.
As it turns out, Breath of Fire: Dragon Quarter is a great game. But it fails somewhat as an entry to the series simply because every last ounce of that Breath of Fire feeling has been wiped clean, and it's now unfamiliar and depressing, like an amnesiac loved one. As a stand alone game, it's one of the best and most innovative RPGs on PS2, but as a Breath of Fire, it further alienates and rejects fans who fell in love with the unique style of the earlier games.


Still Walking is a 2008 film by acclaimed Japanese director Hirokazu Koreeda. It is a subtle and delicate portrait of a family reunion over the course of a single day. It may be a Japanese film, but the themes are universal, such a simple and realistic film that really captures the dynamics and complexities of life.
Ergh, this storyline hits too close to home. %$#@! universal themes! I think I need to go watch Enter The Void. No time for drama this week!
Really seems like one of those "everyone's the same, world goes round" type of movies.


Do you suffer from constant craving? We have so many ordinary desires – more food, more drink, more money, more stimulation, bigger house, better car, different clothes, better reputation – the list is endless. But often when we try to satisfy these desires we are disappointed and become even more dissatisfied – wanting more of the same, or something different! In this course we will learn how to find happiness, contentment, and freedom from uncontrolled desire using Buddha's time-tested methods.


Smart technology has already enabled home owners to control utilities, temperature, even security from handheld devices. Here's what's next.
The neighborhoods of 2039 will be more environmentally friendly, with energy efficient amenities and people living closer to their jobs.
Overdevelopment in the real estate sector has Chinese leaders working against a collapse.
The CEOs of PulteGroup and Lennar say technology, energy efficiency and space optimization will be priorities for the retirees of the future.
The death of shopping malls and the rise of smart buildings are some ways the real estate landscape will change by 2039. Here's a glimpse of tomorrow.
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What will the global real estate market look like in 2039? Senior executives at some of the world's largest investment firms weigh in.
A historic migration is under way as the world's booming population moves to cities in search of opportunity. The trend should change society by 2039.
Will the American Dream still include owning a home?
Twenty-five years from now, people will still aspire to own a home, but the issue will be how they come to buy one.


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Business Owner Bids Adios To 'Obamaville, Commie And Candy Ass Capitol Of Kansas'
And that was just the beginning.
Credit: Lawrence Journal-World
By Karoli Kuns — May 11, 2015
The owner of Payless Furniture Store in Lawrence, Kansas has shuttered his business with a bang, sending his version of the middle finger to all of the residents he profited from once.
Lawrence Journal-World took some photos of his fond goodbye to Lawrence. The one at the top faces the street.
This one is on the other side:
Yes, you're reading that right. It really does say "Even retards want to be free."
You can view the third one on the Journal-World post, but here's a short description:
Then's there the third side of the truck. You're going to have to put down your hammer and sickle and restock your candy supply because that side takes awhile to read. Among the highlights: One panel titled "Lawrence City Lib Facts" touts Lawrence as the No. 1 "city in the U.S. to be a homeless bum," and being a "magnet for urban rats from Chicago & East Coast." Not to be a geographic snob, though, the panel also points out that Lawrence is a "refuge for welfare lowlifes from KCK and Topeka."
Lawrence is one of the areas of Kansas that voted for Obama in 2008 and 2012 and is comprised of college students and middle class families for the most part.* Evidently Payless owner Robert Fyfe resents his customer base so much that he's just leaving.
His customers don't care much for him, either. This review from November 1, 2014 says he's "a rude offensive bigot." The reviewer goes on to say that he went on a rant about Lawrence and Kansas University, because they have "the highest percentage of *** people in the state".
Another reviewer describes an incident where Fyfe "started ranting about black people (he used the n word) ruining Kansas..." Evidently Fyfe felt that it was fine to talk to this customer that way, because he was white.
Here's an ad from 2007 featuring Fyfe as the "Sofa King"
And they wonder what's the matter with Kansas?
*Corrected description of Lawrence's populace.
Hate, Kansas, Payless Furniture, racism, Robert Fyfe

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Repowering was founded in 2011 with the aim of building sustainable, community-led energy systems. Since then, we have established 5 energy co-operatives, installed 8 different solar arrays, generating 670 kWp, and are working on our 9th project to be completed in 2022.
Repowering is developing the first community-owned solar project in the City of London on rooftops of the Middlesex Street Estate in the Portsoken ward. A feasibility study indicated that the site has capacity for a 50 kWp solar array, costing £48,000 to install. Funding for the project will be raised by selling shares in the project to community members and by additional sources such as carbon offset schemes and donations from corporations as part of their corporate social responsibility strategies. Click here to learn more about ASP.
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Lambeth Community Solar (LCS) is a borough-wide initiative to install community-owned solar panels on schools and community buildings across Lambeth. In November 2019 we installed 83 kWp of solar panels on the Norwood school, and in February 2020 we installed 62 kWp on the Elmgreen school. 170 community investors bought shares, raising £137,000. The electricity will be sold to the schools at a discount, and £33,000 will be set aside for the Community Fund over the lifetime of the project. Click here to learn more about LCS.
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North Kensington Community Energy (NKCE) is the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea's first energy co-op. In 2019, we installed 86 kWp of solar panels on the Avondale and Thomas Jones Primary Schools, and the Dalgano Community Centre. In 2020, we installed an additional 138 kWp on the Westway Sports Centre. Clean electricity will be sold at a discount to the schools and profits will create a £70,000 Community Fund. Click here to learn more about NKCE.
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Vauxhall Energy
The Vauxhall Energy project installed 65 kWp of community-owned solar arrays on the roofs of five blocks in the Vauxhall Gardens Estate. The scheme will help avoid 500 tonnes of CO2 emissions over its lifetime and generate £15,000 to benefit the community. Click here to learn more about Vauxhall Energy.
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Banister House Solar
In 2015 we delivered our largest single project to-date on the Banister House Estate in Hackney. A 102 kWp solar PV system was installed on the roofs of social housing and the estate's community centre using £149,500 raised from 131 investors. During the course of the project, 14 young interns completed our 30-week paid internship programme. Click here to learn more about Banister House Solar.
Brixton Energy Solar
Repowering's work began in 2011 when we installed 82 kWp of community-owned solar photovoltaic panels across two social housing estates in Brixton. These projects, Brixton Energy Solar 1 and 2, were the first of their kind in the UK and brought environmental, social and economic benefits to one of the nation's most deprived communities. We continued our work in 2014 with the installation of an additional 52 kWp on the Roupell Park Housing estate, known as Brixton Energy Solar 3. Investors in the Brixton Energy Solar projects are now seeing a healthy return on their investments. Income is flowing into the ring-fenced Community Fund, which has been used to create educational grants for young people from the local estates on which these projects are located. Click here for more information on Brixton Energy Solar.


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/**
 * Class ChangeSetHelper
 *
 * @package AndreasGlaser\DCEventBundle\Helper
 * @author  Andreas Glaser
 */
class ChangeSetHelper
{
    /**
     * @var array
     */
    protected $entityChangeSet = [];

    /**
     * @param array $entityChangeSet
     *
     * @return \AndreasGlaser\DCEventBundle\Helper\ChangeSetHelper
     * @author Andreas Glaser
     */
    public static function factory(array $entityChangeSet)
    {
        return new ChangeSetHelper($entityChangeSet);
    }

    /**
     * ChangeSetHelper constructor.
     *
     * @param array $entityChangeSet
     */
    public function __construct(array $entityChangeSet)
    {
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    }

    /**
     * Retrieves entity changeset.
     *
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     */
    public function getEntityChangeSet()
    {
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    }

    /**
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     *
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    {
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The cost of college tuition in the United States increased by over 300% since 1980, making it much more costly to obtain a higher education. In 1980, the cost of a Public Four-Year college tuition cost $2,320 USD annually (adjusted for inflation to 2015 dollars) and rose to an annual rate of $9,410 USD in 2015, which is an increase of 305.60%. This large increase has resulted in the majority of college graduates having large student loan debt that they will spend many years of their lives paying off. It is this financial burden that is affecting future generations ability to obtain highly technical jobs, but also has given rise to outsiders in the political sphere. Such an outsider is Bernie Sanders, who has proposed a plan for free public college tuition for all students. But even though he lost out the Democratic Party's nomination to Hillary Clinton, his strong views on education is forcing both parties, including the Republican Party and Donald Trump, to focus on more on education because it resonantes with students. And as we all know, politicans want votes above all else so hopefully students become more engaged in politics and force the ruling party to ensure their voices are heard!


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Q: A tricky Rust generics problem I'm scratching my head over I have an application that extends over 3 crates: A crate that holds the abstract framework, another that holds one of a number of plugins selected as a cargo feature, and a third that contains a concrete implementation.
The problem is that the plugin determines the "Version" type throughout the application, and the implementation determines the Errors type throughout the application. To make the application plug-able across multiple plug-ins and across multiple implementations, I need the Errors type in the plugin to be generic, and I can't figure out how to do that.
In the minimal code below, I have hard coded the Plugin type Errors = MyThingErrors to show something that works. But I need the type of Errors here to be generic, not concrete. I've tried all sorts of combinations of generic parameters, but can't get it to compile.
So, is there a trick? Am I pushing Rust generics too far? Is this a Problem XY example, Perhaps I should follow a different approach?
Any suggestions gratefully received.
Here is the working example:
    use thiserror::Error;

// ----------------------------------------
// Abstract traits crate

trait Thing {
    type Errors;
    type Version;
    fn plugin(&self) -> &Box<dyn Plugin<Errors = Self::Errors, Version = Self::Version>>;
    fn foo(&self) -> Result<(), Self::Errors>;
}

trait Plugin {
    type Errors;
    type Version;
    fn bar(&self) -> Result<(), Self::Errors>;
}

// ----------------------------------------
// plugin crate

#[derive(Error, Debug, PartialEq)]
enum PluginErrors {
    #[error("First Plugin error")]
    Error1,
}
struct PluginVersion {}

struct MyPlugin {}
impl Plugin for MyPlugin {
    type Errors = MyThingErrors;
    type Version = PluginVersion;
    fn bar(&self) -> Result<(), Self::Errors> {
        Err(MyThingErrors::PluginError(PluginErrors::Error1))
    }
}

// ----------------------------------------
// concrete implementation crate

#[derive(Error, Debug, PartialEq)]
enum MyThingErrors {
    #[error("First MyThing error")]
    MTError1,
    #[error("Plugin Error: {0}")]
    PluginError(#[from] PluginErrors),
}

struct MyThing {
    p: Box<dyn Plugin<Errors = MyThingErrors, Version = <MyThing as Thing>::Version>>,
}
impl Thing for MyThing {
    type Version = PluginVersion;
    type Errors = MyThingErrors;
    fn plugin(&self) -> &Box<dyn Plugin<Version = Self::Version, Errors = Self::Errors>> {
        &self.p
    }
    fn foo(&self) -> Result<(), Self::Errors> {
        Err(MyThingErrors::MTError1)
    }
}

fn main() {
    let t = MyThing {
        p: Box::new(MyPlugin {}),
    };
    if let Err(e1) = t.foo() {
        assert_eq!(e1, MyThingErrors::MTError1);
    }
    if let Err(e2) = t.p.bar() {
        assert_eq!(e2, MyThingErrors::PluginError(PluginErrors::Error1));
    }
}

A: Another way to approach this is to provide a way to map error types on the plugins.
I'd do this by adding a MappedPlugin type to the traits crate
struct MappedPlugin<P,F> {
    p: P,
    f: F,
}

impl<P,F, E> Plugin for MappedPlugin<P,F>
where
    P: Plugin,
    F: Fn(P::Errors) -> E,
{
    type Errors = E;
    type Version = P::Version;
    fn bar(&self) -> Result<(), Self::Errors> {
        self.p.bar().map_err(&self.f)
    }
}

Then wrapping and creating the created plugin in the main crate:
fn main() {
    let f = |e:PluginErrors| -> MyThingErrors { MyThingErrors::PluginError(e) };
    let t = MyThing {
        p: Box::new(MappedPlugin{ p:MyPlugin {}, f:f }),
    };
    if let Err(e1) = t.foo() {
        assert_eq!(e1, MyThingErrors::MTError1);
    }
    if let Err(e2) = t.p.bar() {
        assert_eq!(e2, MyThingErrors::PluginError(PluginErrors::Error1));
    }
}

You could add a simple function to do that wrapping for you so that this becomes MyPlugin{}.map_err(|e| MyThingErrors::PluginError).
The main crate still needs to know about the error types in the plugin crates.
A full working version can be seen here.

A: In the end, I went with the Box<dyn Error> version. The codes a bit simpler not having to have an Errors associated type, which isn't a bad thing. The requirement to have generic errors is met, but its not an ideal solution, because the implementation crate needs to know the error types in order to unwrap and process the errors.
Here's the resulting minimal code, for anyone that's interested
use std::error::Error;
use thiserror::Error;

// ----------------------------------------
// Abstract traits crate

trait Thing {
    type Version;
    fn plugin(&self) -> &Box<dyn Plugin<Version = Self::Version>>;
    fn foo(&self) -> Result<(), Box<dyn Error>>;
}

trait Plugin {
    type Version;
    fn bar(&self) -> Result<(), Box<dyn Error>>;
}

// ----------------------------------------
// plugin crate

#[derive(Error, Debug, PartialEq)]
enum PluginErrors {
    #[error("First Plugin error")]
    Error1,
}
struct PluginVersion {}

struct MyPlugin {}
impl Plugin for MyPlugin {
    type Version = PluginVersion;
    fn bar(&self) -> Result<(), Box<dyn Error>> {
        Err(Box::new(PluginErrors::Error1))
    }
}

// ----------------------------------------
// concrete implementation crate

#[derive(Error, Debug, PartialEq)]
enum MyThingErrors {
    #[error("First MyThing error")]
    MTError1,
    // #[error("Plugin Error: {0}")]
    // PluginError(#[from] PluginErrors),
}

struct MyThing {
    p: Box<dyn Plugin<Version = <MyThing as Thing>::Version>>,
}
impl Thing for MyThing {
    type Version = PluginVersion;
    fn plugin(&self) -> &Box<dyn Plugin<Version = Self::Version>> {
        &self.p
    }
    fn foo(&self) -> Result<(), Box<dyn Error>> {
        Err(Box::new(MyThingErrors::MTError1))
    }
}

fn main() {
    let t = MyThing {
        p: Box::new(MyPlugin {}),
    };

    if let Err(e1) = t.foo() {
        if let Some(err) = e1.downcast_ref::<MyThingErrors>() {
            assert_eq!(err.to_string(), "First MyThing error");
        }
    }
    if let Err(e2) = t.p.bar() {
        if let Some(err) = e2.downcast_ref::<PluginErrors>() {
            assert_eq!(err.to_string(), "First Plugin error");
        }
    }
}

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By the 1900's, New Yorkers flocked to Park Slope, transforming the neighborhood into a haven for families, young professionals and hip locally-owned businesses that would eventually be replicated in Fort Greene and Carroll Gardens. In 2011, New York Magazine ranked Park Slope as the No. 1 "Most Livable Neighborhood in New York," surpassing every other neighborhood in the city for retail amenities, restaurants, nightlife, schools, safety and green space.


Helix Sleep mattresses with targeted cushioning conform closely, which makes them perfect for those who sleep on their side. While mattresses that have moderate cushioning don't conform as much and are great for pretty much all sleep positions. Lighter men and women may feel most comfortable on variants with balanced support, while individuals who weigh 130 lbs or more tend to favor the models with additional support.
Helix Sleep also offers two models with dual-firmness, the Helix Dual Balanced (with balanced support and targeted cushioning) and the Helix Dual Extra (with additional support and moderate cushioning). Both of these variants have one 'Firm' side and one 'Soft' side, which makes them great for couples with differing tastes. Last, the Helix Nightfall is a hybrid designed for larger, heavier people. This mattress has an extra layer of memory foam for maximum support.
Cover – Initially, all Helix mattresses have the same cover, made of 100% polyester. I thought it to be thin and pliable, allowing for some wonderful breathability. But, if you would like something more amped up, you can opt to swap out the normal cover for the brand's UltraCool one, which is made up of a phase change material to regulate heat.
Comfort Layer – Up top, you will discover a heavy layer of memory foam. This material has a slow reaction to pressure, which means you are likely to experience some great body contouring. Even though it may seem strange for a purportedly medium firm mattress to incorporate a memory foam comfort layer, it is important to remember that the presence of deep sinkage doesn't always translate to softness; in actuality, oftentimes it produces quite a firm feeling.
Transition Layer – After sinking through the memory foam comfort layer, you will uncover a transition layer of poly foam. This layer of foam works to suppress the sinkage of the memory foam and establish a supportive, medium firm feel as you reach the pocketed coils below.
Support Layer – The majority of the mattress consists of this segment of pocketed coils. This system gives a supportive lift to the structure, working to place the sleeper "on top" of the mattress, instead of "in it". Because these coils are individually wrapped, they're also likely to give additional breathability as air flows through the spaces in the coils.
Base Layer – Last but not least, you will find a thin segment of high-density poly foam. This section does not affect the feel of the mattress too much, working mostly to give the individually wrapped coils something off of which to react.
The firmness of the Helix will vary widely depending on the model you pick out. The Helix Dusk and Midnight, have moderate firmness levels, which will be quite versatile and thus exceptionally popular. If you have more specific requirements, however, Helix Sleep will be happy to oblige you with additional options.
Lying down on the Helix Midnight, the uppermost foam layer feels soft and generates some top quality body contouring, while the other materials in the Midnight work to counteract this and make an overall firmer structure. The individually-wrapped coils and the firmer support foams also assist with re-positioning.
For back sleepers, there's enough good comfort material here to conform to your lumbar while supporting your back in a neutral position. For heavier sleepers or people who prefer a firmer mattress, there are 2 more models for you in the Helix Twilight and Helix Dawn variants.
Majority of side sleepers should feel perfectly comfortable on the Midnight, but, if you are wanting less pressure while still sticking with a flexible medium firmness, you might want to take a look at the Helix Dusk, which uses a body-conforming latex-alternative foam that is breathable and gives the surface a small bit of bounce.
Those who sleep on their side typically have to be mindful of pressure since they sleep with most of their weight on a tinier region. Those who are smaller than average or people in the market for plenty of pressure relief might want to stick to the plusher variants.
Stomach sleepers should feel supported in the Midnight, especially if this is not their main position or they tend to switch things up a lot. Firmer choices may be preferable for exclusive stomach sleepers so they can ensure their hips don't dip and over-arch their backbone.
Lastly, the manufacturer recommends Helix for sleepers around 350 lbs or couples who weigh a maximum of 250 lbs each. In the event you or your partner are substantially larger than average, the company has also produced a bed called the Nightfall that is constructed to accommodate a combined weight of 1000 lbs.
Keep in mind that if none of those models feel right, you can always check out the four other beds in the new collection: the Sunset (plush, softer than the Moonlight), Dusk (medium feel, slightly firmer than the Midnight), Twilight (firm, made for side sleepers), or Dawn (the firmest option of the bunch).
According to my research, Helix Sleep surpasses expectations for hybrid mattresses in this space due to the amount and quality of foam it incorporates, as well as the individually wrapped coils that help keep motion at its source. If you are a light sleeper worried that motion from the other side of the bed will bother you, you should not have a lot of concern with this mattress. I would say that all of the Helix mattresses are a good option for couples.
When buying a new mattress, most individuals would like to know whether they will feel like they are sinking "into" the mattress or laying "on top" of it.
Even though you are going to encounter a little immediate sinkage in the soft foam on top, when you sink through these layers, you'll find the pocketed coils and feel amazing support. This combo will appeal to a wide assortment of individuals, but will suit back and stomach sleepers the most.
While I do feel the foam compress as I sit near the edge of the bed, the pocketed coils stop the mattress from compressing a lot beyond that. I feel quite secure sitting on the bed.
In my opinion, Helix mattresses perform above average for edge support compared to other bed-in-a-box brands, and this is because of their recently updated edges containing reinforcement in the coil unit. There may be a little compression in the comfort foams when you sit with your entire weight on the side, but laying on the side will feel comfy and safe. Couples who need more space to stretch out typically appreciate stronger edges.
Lying down, I feel like I could get near the edge of the mattress without feeling like I'll roll off or be pushed off the mattress. Overall, I believe the Helix has great edge support.
One of the best features of buying a bed-in-a-box online is the sleep trials they usually include. Helix is no different. You customize the mattress that is meant for you, place your order, and within two weeks, it is sent to your home. From the minute you click to order the mattress, you have 100 nights to check it out (minus the time for delivery, so it's more like 90 nights). If it is not perfect, you can return it for free, and receive a full refund.
The Helix Mattress includes an amazing 10-year guarantee that covers flaws, but it comes with some limitations, exceptions, and the burden of proof is on the customer (like most guarantees ). Of course, you should be the original owner of the mattress to use the guarantee, and you will need to be sure that you keep your receipt as proof of purchase.
As long as you follow all the manufacturer's expectations for use, your warranty is valid. That means you will need to have a proper foundation (no adjustable bed frames or slats more than 4 inches apart) and that you don't use the mattress improperly – no jumping on the bed!
If your Helix starts to have an indentation of 1" or more, something that typically happens when low-density foams break down, you could qualify for a repair or replacement of your mattress.
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For routine cleanup, it's advised to use cold water with gentle dish detergent to clean any stains or dirt. Make sure that you wash using gentle circular movements, rather than rubbing.
The attributes of the Helix were thoughtfully constructed to deliver options whether you were looking for a mattress that keeps cool all night, if you needed one to cradle your shape with a thick comfort system, or both! The pocketed coil unit should provide good edge support and motion transfer is minimal with their individually-wrapped build.
I hope that I have given you some idea of what the average sleeper can expect from this bed, but it does provide an impressive assortment of customization with an option for literally every specific desire or need. Your next best sleep might just be a brief online quiz away.


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Q: How to use some lodash method to check if one property doesnt match within two arrays using javascript? i have 2 array of objects like so,
const initial = [
    {
        id: '1',
        value: '1',
    },
    {
        id: '2',
        value: '2',
    }
]

const current = [
    {
        id: '1',
        value: '3',
    },
    {
        id: '2',
        value: '2',
    },
]

these two arrays are almost the same.
i want to check if the current array has value different than the initial array with same id.
so if atleast one of the object in current has value different from the initial value then it should return true. if not false.
so in above example current array with id 1 has value 3 which is different from initial value with id '1'.
i was trying to do something like below,
const output = current.filter(item => some(initial, {id: item.id, value: !item.value}))

but this doesnt seem to be the right way. could someone help me with this. thanks.

A: *

*Using Map and Array#map, save the id-value pairs of initial

*Using Array#some, iterate over current to compare

const _isDifferent = (initial = [], current = []) => {
  const map = new Map( initial.map(({ id, value }) => ([id, value])) );
  return current.some(({ id, value }) => map.get(id) !== value);
}

const
  initial = [ { id: '1', value: '1' }, { id: '2', value: '2' } ],
  current = [ { id: '1', value: '3' }, { id: '2', value: '2' } ];
console.log( _isDifferent(initial, current) );

A: Based on your code,we can compare the length to find if it has different value
let checkDiffArray = (arr1,arr2) =>
   arr1.filter(a1 => arr2.some(a2 => a2.id === a1.id && a2.value === a1.id)).length != arr2.length

const initial = [
    {
        id: '1',
        value: '1',
    },
    {
        id: '2',
        value: '2',
    }
]

const current = [
    {
        id: '1',
        value: '3',
    },
    {
        id: '2',
        value: '2',
    },
]

let checkDiffArray = (arr1,arr2) => arr1.filter(a1 => arr2.some(a2 => a2.id === a1.id && a2.value === a1.id)).length != arr2.length

console.log(checkDiffArray(initial,current))

A: You can use the differenceWith combined with the isEqual

const initial = [
    { id: '1', value: '1' },
    { id: '2', value: '2' }
]

const current = [
    { id: '1',value: '3' },
    { id: '2',value: '2' },
]

const output = Boolean(_.differenceWith(current, initial, _.isEqual).length);
console.log(output);
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La Serie C1 1981-1982 è stata la quarta edizione del terzo livello del campionato italiano di calcio, disputato tra il 20 settembre 1981 e il 30 maggio 1982 e concluso con la promozione dell', dell', del  e del .

Stagione

L' (retrocessa per la prima volta in terza serie) di Ottavio Bianchi vince quello che ad oggi è l'unico campionato di C1 degli orobici: la matematica certezza del ritorno in B dopo un anno avvenne il 23 maggio davanti al proprio pubblico contro il già retrocesso  per 1-0. Insieme ai bergamaschi si posiziona al secondo posto un'altra squadra lombarda: il  di Franco Fontana che come i neroazzurri ritorna in B dopo solo un anno. Lottano fino all'ultimo per un posto in seconda divisione anche il neoretrocesso  (al ritorno in terza serie dopo 41 anni) e un rinvigorito .

La  fa presto ritorno in C2 insieme alla già condannate ,  e i già citati virgiliani (alla loro prima caduta in quarta serie).

L' di Antonio Angelillo vince il girone B trascinata dai gol di Tullio Gritti e ritorna tra in Serie B dopo 7 anni: la promozione arrivò il 23 maggio 1982 con la vittoria in trasferta a Latina contro i già retrocessi pontini per 0-2. Al secondo posto arriva la storica promozione per il  di Antonio Pasinato che con questo diventa la prima squadra molisana a raggiungere una categoria così prestigiosa: la promozione dei lupi arrivò il 30 maggio 1982 battendo la Reggina in casa per 1-0 dando il via alle feste per tutta la città e la regione. Si spensero solo all'ultima giornata le ultime possibilità per la  di raggiungere la promozione o l'eventuale spareggio.

Retrocessero in C2 oltre ai neroazzurri laziali, , , e  che per poco non raggiunsero a pari merito il .

Girone A

Squadre partecipanti

Allenatori

Classifica finale

Legenda:
      Promosso in Serie B 1982-1983.
      Retrocesso in Serie C2 1982-1983.

Regolamento:
Due punti a vittoria, uno a pareggio, zero a sconfitta.

In caso di arrivo di due o più squadre a pari punti, la graduatoria verrà stilata secondo la classifica avulsa tra le squadre interessate che prevede, in ordine, i seguenti criteri:
Punti negli scontri diretti.
Differenza reti negli scontri diretti.
Differenza reti generale.
Reti realizzate in generale.
Sorteggio.

Risultati

Tabellone

Calendario

Girone B

Squadre partecipanti

Allenatori

Classifica finale

Legenda:
      Promosso in Serie B 1982-1983.
      Retrocesso in Serie C2 1982-1983.

Regolamento:
Due punti a vittoria, uno a pareggio, zero a sconfitta.

In caso di arrivo di due o più squadre a pari punti, la graduatoria verrà stilata secondo la classifica avulsa tra le squadre interessate che prevede, in ordine, i seguenti criteri::
Punti negli scontri diretti.
Differenza reti negli scontri diretti.
Differenza reti generale.
Reti realizzate in generale.
Sorteggio.

Risultati

Tabellone

Calendario

Note

Collegamenti esterni

Calcio nel 1981
Calcio nel 1982
1981

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Hormius abnormis är en stekelart som beskrevs av Sergey A. Belokobylskij 1995. Hormius abnormis ingår i släktet Hormius och familjen bracksteklar. Inga underarter finns listade i Catalogue of Life.

Källor

Bracksteklar
abnormis


There are situations when a borrower is looking to purchase a "second home". Some scenarios include, needing a city property to cut down on the long commute during the week, a child heading to school, a vacation property, a parent needing to live close-by, etc. Genworth and Canada Guaranty have programs available for Canadians to purchase these types of properties with as little as a 5% down payment. The two programs available through Genworth Insurance are the "Secondary Homes (Type A)" program and the "Vacation Homes (Type B)" program. Canada Guaranty offers a second home program called "LifeStyle Advantage".
The Property: These properties must be single family properties and the occupant must be either the borrowers themselves or a family member. A Secondary Home or LifeStyle Advantage Property is required to have all of the permanent property amenities such as a full foundation, permanent heat source and potable water source. If the property is a Vacation Home, it does not necessarily need to be winterized or have potable water source. Some vacation properties do not have year round road access and these circumstances are allowed as well.
The Borrowers: Borrowers typically must have an Equifax Beacon credit score of at least 650 for all programs. The operating costs of the property must be covered completely by the income of the borrowers. No rental income or contributory income can be used from the property to qualify for the mortgage.
The Mortgage: Down payment for Vacation Homes must come from the borrowers' resources but a Secondary Home down payment can also come from a gift from a family member. For the LifeStyle Advantage program, down payment can be borrowed or gifted from any arm's length source. Purchase Plus mortgage products are available for all programs but cash back mortgage products are only available for the Secondary Home program.
If you aren't sure if your situation qualifies for a "Second Home" program, please contact Jenni MacDonald anytime for a review of your mortgage needs.


Mark, Thanks again for your help.
It was so kind of you to help with the disposal of some of the items too.
Please accept the enclosed cheque as a small thank you.
thanks for moving the stuff from Fowey College to the Church and back.
"almost" enjoyable - if a move can be classed as enjoyable!
I will certainly recommended you to anyone.
Thank you so much! See you around.


Scattered like rubble at the bottom of a towering ravine, Maku makes an atmospheric overnight stop and a good base for hunting Armenian churches in the austere, lonely countryside. Long a key fortress guarding the Ottoman–Persian frontier, Maku was one of many Azerbaijani khanates that gained semi-independence in the chaotic period following the death of Nader Shah in 1749. Although it rejoined Iran in 1829, the khanate was only finally abolished a century later. There's a handful of interesting sites.
Chahara Sq on Imam Khomeini St is the heart of town, and everything you'll need is close by. The bazaar is off Taleqani St one block north, while the bus terminal is 3km southeast. The wind blows a dust storm through town most afternoons.
Ready to go? Get to the heart of Maku with one of Lonely Planet's in-depth, award-winning guidebooks.


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Fast and Fashionable
She Persisted: Florence Griffith Joyner
by Rita Williams-Garcia & Chelsea Clinton art by Alexandra Boiger & Gillian Flint
Today is her birthday. Now she is eight years old.
Here's the amazing thing about her. She naturally runs like a gazelle.
Her body seems to traverse distances fluidly and effortlessly. And she is fast. So fast.
What do you give her for birthday gift? The answer is obvious: a biography of Florence Griffith Joyner. This slim volume is part of She Persisted, a series for young readers chronicling the lives of women who have made a significant contribution to world events.
Williams-Garcia's narrative is chock full of fascinating details. As a child, Florence was called Dee Dee. The young girl chased jackrabbits near her home in the Mojave Desert. Later, she won one silver and three gold medals in the 1988 Olympics.
Bonus materials include an introduction by Chelsea Clinton, a list of references, and eight suggestions by the author on "How You Can Persist." Some suggestions are "Push yourself to try something new." "Make your own creations." and "Engage in some fun physical activity for at least fifteen minutes or more each day."
Listen to a sample of the audiobook edition read by Janina Edwards.
She Persisted: More Amazing Individuals
This series presents a variety of women who have made significant contributions to the fields of activism, education, government, literature, performing arts, research, science, and sports. Young Ruby Bridges and Malala are also profiled.
The 5.31 x 7.63 inch size fits neatly in a small hand. Brief chapters, and engaging illustrations make this an excellent choice for young readers.
Inspire a new generation with this collection of accessible biographies. Recommended for classroom, school and public libraries. Also an excellent resource for organizations that empower children.
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Pub date: June 29, 2021 Publisher: Philomel Books ISBN: 978-0593115961
Grand Ideas Told with Few Words
African Proverbs for All Ages
collected by Johnnetta Betsch Cole and Nelda LaTeef ill by Nelda LaTeef
Like the turtle, each one of us must stick out our neck if we want to go forward.
The vibrant and expansive legacy of African literature is beginning to be recognized and celebrated. Case in
point: anthropologist and educator Dr. Johnnetta Betsch Cole collaborated with author and illustrator Nelda LaTeef for this collection of African Proverbs for All Ages.
The compilation is organized thematically. A single painting with four accompanying proverbs illustrates such concepts as education, relationships, happiness, knowledge, experience, home, and family.
Book design allows readers to consider a general concept from several points of view. A map helps readers identify each proverb's country of origin.
LaTeef's detailed illustrations of scenes from nature and village life employ a colorful palette. Faces and body language reflect joy, determination, cooperation, and respect.
Whether you are young or old, proverbs can open your mind to a whole new way of seeing the world. We underestimate children when we assume they are incapable of understanding metaphor and deeper meaning. There are multiple ways that children learn, but for each method by which they learn, they need their imagination engaged and their visual sensibilities ignited. And as adults, we underestimate ourselves when we allow our lives to be about practical matters only. Proverbs can stir our soul and spark our imagination. --Johnnetta Betsch Cole
This Oprah book selection powerfully demonstrates the universal appeal of folk wisdom. Words and images combine for a rich reading experience that can be savored alone or shared with a group. An excellent addition to home, classroom, school, and public libraries. Readers young and old will delight in discovering these timeless truisms.
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Pub date: November 30, 2021 Publisher: Roaring Brook Press ISBN: 978-1250756060
Past Present Future
We Overcome Shall Overcome by Bryan Collier
She's dressed in yellow, proudly displaying a peace symbol on a fresh green leaf. Collier's extraordinary picture book pays homage to the past, illuminates the present, and inspires hope for the future. Text is based on the gospel song which became a Civil Rights anthem.
We Shall Overcome opens with a young girl rising to begin a new day. Readers follow her as she leaves her home, walking through the community before boarding a bus bound for school. She travels against a backdrop of historic figures and sites shown in shades of black and gray. The nameless faces of countless individuals can be seen within each step she takes. The message is clear: people and events from the past determine where she will go, what she can do, who she will become.
One of the most touching scenes takes place on the bus. Rosa Parks sits alone on the bus. The page turn features a a closeup of several hands clasped together. People united, no longer separated or excluded.
Back matter offers rich resources including the history of the song "We Shall Overcome," background information on several seminal moments in the Civil Rights Movement: 16th Street Baptist Church, Rosa Parks on the bus in 1955, the Little Rock Central High School, and the Black Lives Matter Mural. A brief description of the artist's process eloquently expresses the message of justice, equality and peace. Compelling message. Powerful book.
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Pub date: December 28, 2021 Publisher: Orchard Books ISBN: 978-1338540376
Classic Remix: Little Women
More to the Story by Hena Khan
Louisa May Alcott's 1868 classic tale of sisters gets updated with these retellings that feature four siblings with unique personalities and interests, a hardworking mother, and a modest home filled with love. Khan and Morrow give this framework fresh settings and perspective, resulting in new stories to tell.
More to the Story introduces a Pakistani-American family of girls ages 10 through 16 who negotiate the challenges of a contemporary family life in Atlanta.
Seventh grader Jameela and her sisters Maryam, Bisma, and Aleeza miss their father who must temporarily work overseas. The narrative's dynamic shifts slightly when teenage Ali, the son of a family friend, moves into town. When Jam decides to feature Ali in an article for the school newspaper, she faces a question of journalistic ethics.
A major plot point centers around Bisma's cancer diagnosis and treatment. The effects of a serious illness are accurately described without excessive technical details and medical jargon.
Khan seamlessly blends Muslim life, including religious observance, food, and customs into the narrative. A heartwarming story.
Pub date: September 3, 2019 Publisher: Salaam Reads ISBN: 978-1481492096
So Many Beginnings: A Little Women Remix
by Bethany C. Morrow read by Adenrele Ojo
So Many Beginnings is a stunning reimagining of Little Women that starts with Alcott's early 1860's time period and then fashions an entirely new tale, deftly weaving in often-overlooked aspects of American history. The March family resides in the Freedpeople's Colony of Roanoke Island, working to build a free society for formerly enslaved individuals.
Morrow's characters are intelligent women with lofty goals. Meg is a teacher who hopes to marry. Joanna dreams of becoming an author but by day works alongside construction crews, building homes in the colony. Bethlehem is a skilled seamstress and designer who wants to develop an African-based clothing enterprise. Talented dancer Amethyst earns accolades as a performer. The sisters encounter both overt and subtle forms of racism and gender inequality as they pursue personal and professional ambitions.
Listen to a sample
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Release date: September 7, 2021 Publisher: Macmillan Audio
Africans Who Shaped Our World
African Icons: Ten People Who Shaped History
by Tracey Baptiste art by Hillary D. Wilson
"the history of Africa is...the longest of anywhere on Earth."
Baptiste is a master storyteller with a solid background as the author of numerous informational books for young readers. All her skills come into play with African Icons: Ten People Who Shaped History, the collected biographies of individuals who had a significant impact on African and the world civilization.
Each featured person is introduced with a brief description of geography and setting, followed by a full-page portrait with a name pronunciation guide. These segments neatly segue the biographical profiles from one time period to a succeeding moment in history.
Some of the featured individuals: Imhotep, Aesop, and Hannibal Barca are familiar historical figures. Others are less well known.
Information is presented in such vibrant detail that the narrative takes on a multidimensional quality.
Baptiste's extensive research reveals fascinating insights into the lives of four influential women: Merneith, Amanirenas, Tin Hinan, and Queen Idia. Readers are introduced to: the mother who served as a regent and facilitated the transfer of power from father to son, the warrior queen who fed prisoners to her pet lion and negotiated the Roman retreat from her country, a queen with a disability who founded a thriving city in the desert, a woman skilled in medical and mystic arts who ensured that her son learn Portuguese to facilitate diplomatic negotiations without a translator.
Thank you, Tracey. We need more stories about historically significant women.
Of interest to librarians is the chapter titled "Libraries in the Sands." Readers will learn that scholarship in sixteenth century Timbuktu was legendary. Library collections consisted of a wealth of information on a vast array of topics as well as literary works. Books were handwritten on paper made from linen or fish skins and richly embellished with designs and illustrations.
Back matter includes: Culture Lost description of innovative, intellectual, and artistic accomplishments originating in Africa that were erased by European colonization, an Author's Note, extensive Source Notes organized by chapter topics, a lengthy Bibliography, suggestions for Further Exploration, an Index, and a Designer's Note. The depth and breadth of the author's research is impressive.
This slim volume is an essential addition to public, school, and classroom libraries, filling an often-neglected historical, geographical, and sociological information gap. My advice: If library funds are limited and it becomes necessary to limit purchases, put this book on the "must purchase" list.
"here is to Africa achieving the stature that it deserves to have…" Kai Krause
Baptiste is the author the best-selling Jumbies series. Stories are expertly paced, building to a thrilling climax. Complex characters, cinema graphic settings, and intriguing story lines are hallmarks of her work.
Wilson, a professionally trained medical illustrator (Johns Hopkins School of Medicine) brings her considerable skills to this authoritative work. Each portrait conveys the unique demeanor and physical characteristics of its subject.
Kai Krause is German software and graphical user interface designer. He is credited with creating a map of Africa that more accurately depicts the immense size of this content. Read his description of The True Size of Africa.
Pub date: October 19, 2021 Publisher: Algonquin Young Readers ISBN: 978-1616209001
Sea Spirits
Josephine Against the Sea by Shakirah Bourne
It is best not to make trouble with a sea spirit...
I thought Josephine Against the Sea would be a simple story of a girl learning to accept her father's interest in women following the death of his wife. But there is more going on here. A lot more.
Josephine, affectionally called Bean, is a girl who knows her own mind and is determined to get what she wants. This girl has a serious attitude. That's attitude with a capital A. She loves to play cricket. However she is no longer allowed to play because of an acccident two years ago. Bean hopes to redeem herself, proving to the coach and her father that she belongs on the team. Daddy has his doubts.
This eleven-year-old is very possessive and resents any woman inserting herself into this father/daughter relationship. She often resorts to devious tricks to send away any potential girlfriend.
Josephine meets her match when her father dates Mariss, who is one step ahead of Josephine, outsmarting her at every turn. Mockingly referring to her boyfriend's daughter as "Josie Sweets," Mariss moves in and begins to take control of the entire family.
Josephine is stunned by the change in her father. He is obviously trapped under an evil enchantment. She realizes that Mariss is a Sea Mumma, a water monster with the face and torso of a woman that spirals down into a slithering snake tail. It is up Bean to dive into the deep and fight this evil Carribean spirit.
In a high stakes, nail-biting finish Josephine must brave a violent storm, locate her father trapped in an underwater cave, confront an raging Mariss, and free her father. When all her efforts fail and it seems that hope is lost, Josephine comes through with her own powerful weapon. She uses her cricket-playing skills to defeat the Sea Mumma and release her father from the spell. Shakirah Bourne's middle-grade novel will bewitch readers with its fascinating characters, humor, and a boatload of Caribbean folklore.
Caribbean Magic
Meet Corrine, another young Caribbean who must face danger and outwit a water spirit.
Pub date: July 6, 2021 Publisher: Scholastic Inc ISBN: 978-1338642087
All Different Now: Juneteenth, the First Day of Freedom
by Angela Johnson art by E. B. Lewis
And nobody knew, as the sun was rising, that soon it would be all different.
All Different Now: Juneteenth, the First Day of Freedom takes a fresh approach to the story of Juneteenth, a United States federal holiday celebrating African American freedom and achievement.
Johnson, recipient of several Coretta Scott King Awards and a MacArthur Fellow, sets her story in a Texas community, when the day begins like every other day. People rise early, preparing to toil in the cotton fields. Gradually, word of the Emancipation Proclamation spreads throughout Texas, eventually reaching a young girl and her family. The narrative builds momentum as the day unfolds.
Immediately the family gathers to share news of freedom with spontaneous celebrations. This declaration of freedom marks a turning point for formerly enslaved people. Life will be forever changed.
Evocative illustrations by multiple award-winning (Coretta Scott King, ALA Notable, Caldecott Awards) Lewis convey emotions with body language and facial expressions. His use of light is particularly noteworthy. The book opens with light streaming through an open window, illuminating the face of a young girl. A family group remains in shadow as they prepare for a day of grueling labor. Flames from an oceanside bonfire highlight girls joyously dancing and singing against the nighttime sky. The cotton fields remain in shadow.
Back matter includes a wealth of resources including: an Author's Note, Illustrator's Note, Timeline of Important Events, Juneteenth Then and Now, Online Sources, and Key Terms.
Poetic language and exquisite art make this an excellent choice for story time. Value will be added to the experience by including background information and extension activities, teaching youngsters the legacy of this historic event. Thanks Black Children's Books and Authors for a complimentary copy.
Join in the Celebration
Juneteenth for Mazie
Juneteenth Jamboree
Curated list of suggested books.
Meaning of the Juneteen flag.
Copy provided by Black Children's Books and Authors, Inc.
Pub date: May 6, 2021 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers ISBN: 978-0689873768
Jane Austen Remix
It is a truth universally acknowledged that a popular classic with witty commentary on society, expectations and romance is an interesting starting point for a retelling. Example: GoodReads lists 440 adaptations, variations, and continuations of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. Several of these stories are available in audiobook format. Pop in the earbuds and chill with two engaging reimaginings of a timeless rom-com.
Pride: A Pride and Prejudice Remix
by Ibi Zoboi read by Elizabeth Acevedo
Well, there goes the neighborhood!
Zuri Benitez is appalled when wealthy Darius Darcy and his family move into her predominantly African American/Latino working class community.
Pride: A Pride and Prejudice Remix maintains several elements of Austen's novel: five sisters, a scoundrel who initially appears charming, a family with an uncertain financial future, and a younger sister who makes a troubling choice.
Zoboi sets this version in a contemporary urban environment with a sensory-rich description of life in Bushwick and the Haitian-Dominican culture. Zuri also confronts racism, gentrification, and stereotyping. The expectation of higher education for students of color is a welcome addition and includes a nice shoutout to Howard University.
Listen to a sample.
This refreshing adaptation with numerous misunderstandings, awkward situations, and heartbreak eventually arrives at a satisfying conclusion. No one will walk down the aisle, but there is mutual attraction and admiration.
Acevedo's narration is spot-on, injecting the text with an intonation and rhythm which brings the story to life.
Audiobook accessed via Hoopla.
Release date: September 18, 2018 Publisher: Harper Audio
Pride and Premeditation by Tirzah Price read by Morag Sims
What happens when the daughter of a barrister decides to solve a murder? Welcome to the 19th century world of Lizzie Bennett. Price and Premeditation is a mystery that preserves Austen's setting and cast of characters along with several of their idiosyncrasies.
Price moves the story away from Longbourn and to the law firm of Mr. Bennett. He employs Lizzie, Charlotte, and the odious Mr. Collins who does little work but takes all the credit. Lizzie hopes to expand her role from quietly working behind the scenes to taking an active role in a case of murder.
To her dismay, she learns that haughty Fitzwilliam Darcy will be representing the defendant. Undaunted, Lizzie soldiers on: interviewing witnesses, uncovering evidence, and eventually trying the case before a judge. While this aspect of the story is historically inaccurate, it fits neatly with her personality.
This tale of manners takes a modern twist, focusing on women's empowerment. Lizzie's jurisprudential skill and courage are admired by her father and Mr. Darcy. Her future as a barrister seems assured. However, Miss Bennett has a mind of her own and surprises everyone with an interesting decision about her prospects.
Sims' uses a variety of speech patterns to distinguish various characters, while retaining her "proper" British narration.
Audiobook accessed via NetGalley.
Release date: April 6, 2021 Publisher: Harper Audio
Heroic Women
Standing on Her Shoulders
by Monica Clark-Robinson art by Laura Freeman
Mother and grandmother share with a young daughter/granddaughter her awe-inspiring legacy. For generations the women in her family have been trailblazers, creating a noble foundation for their progenitors. Due to their efforts, their descendants face the possibility of a bright future. As the narrative progresses, a vision of the reach of influential women expands beyond family to encompass a broad range of American women who have made significant contributions to arts, sciences, athletics, and activism. Individuals such as Shirley Chisholm, Serena Williams, Chloe Kim, Frida Kahlo, Mary Church Terrell, Ynes Mexia, and Megan Rapinoe are singled out.
Clark-Robinson's succinct text consists primarily of rhythmic rhyming couplets. Alliteration packs a powerful punch. Excellent read aloud.
For we are standing on the shoulders
of the strong, smart, sage, and soulful
ones who have gone before us.
The artist uses two distinctive styles. Classic portraits depict each woman from history who made her mark on the world. A modern stylized view of a dewy-eyed youngster contrasts with the more formal rendering of each historical figure.
Freeman captures the warmth of a multigenerational family. Hope is poignantly expressed by the glimmer in the girl's eyes as she views portraits of heroic women. As she remembers these extraordinary individuals, they become her role models. She will want to build a better world for her posterity. Her actions come full circle when she reaches out to support her younger sister.
Back matter includes beautiful portraits and brief biographies of twenty-six women representing a variety of races, cultures, achievements, and time periods.
Text and images combine to create a stellar picture book. Outstanding resource for African American History and Women's History studies. This book would make a wonderful gift to celebrate any achievement in a young child's life.
Pub date: February 2, 2021 Publisher: Orchard Books ISBN: 978-1338358001
One Fateful Night
Your Corner Dark by Desmond Hall
There was no good choice to make. Everything was a dark corner.
Franklyn is not aimlessly wandering through life. Frankie has a plan to escape his dead-end existence in Jamaica. With hard work and determination, Frankie has earned a scholarship to study engineering at a university in the United States. He will be the first in his family to attend college. His deceased mother would be proud. His dream is about to become a reality.
Then one fateful night everything changes. His father is struck by a stray bullet and critically wounded during an altercation between warring political factions. An expensive treatment may save his father, but where will Frankie come up with an exorbitant amount of cash? He tries every possible stratagem to pay for needed treatment. Ultimately he reaches this heartbreaking conclusion:
The scholarship dream had to die
so that his father could live.
The only way for Frankie to get enough money for his father's care is to join his uncle's posse, the local syndicate which completely dominates life in the community and controls everything from garbage collection to local politicians.
Frankie is plunged into a sordid life of drugs, violence, and corruption. He is required to carry a loaded gun, serve as protection and lookout on posse raids, package and transport shipments of marijuana. Membership in his uncle's posse lasts a lifetime. He may never op out. Things are further complicated when he is attracted a beautiful and talented student, an artist whose work serves as pointed social commentary. To make matters worse, her father is a police sargeant.
Frankie's father dies. His mother and best friend are dead. The dream of studying in the United States has evaporated. His uncle's syndicate requires him to kill and commit other horrendous acts. This is his current existence.
Frankie considers his future as a posse member and knows that can't go on living like this. The stress has become unbearable. He wonders: Is there a way out?
Hall keeps readers on tenterhooks. Will Frankie find a way to extricate himself from the posse? Can he salvage his dream of attending college in the United States? What will become of the relationship with his girlfriend? And ultimately, can he save his own soul? Is there hope?
Your Corner Dark depicts a world of poverty, desperation, and organized crime with an intensity and immediacy that doesn't let up until the last paragraph on the final page. I couldn't put it down.
Pub date: January 19, 2021 Publisher: Atheneum/Caitlyn Dlouhy Books ISBN: 978-1534460713


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Norwegian outdoor brand Norrøna opens NYC flagship
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Norwegian outdoor brand Norrøna is set to open its third global flagship in the SoHo neighborhood of New York City on December 6.
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Located at 67 Greene Street, the store will offer Norrøna's full range of sustainably-built technical outerwear, including apparel for mountaineering, hiking and downhill skiing.
"While we have designed and produced product purpose-built for the most extreme environments on the planet for almost 100 years, our outerwear is as at home in the northern reaches of Scandinavia as it is in Manhattan," said Jørgen Jørgensen, Norrøna chief executive officer.
"Norrøna's Greene Street store—our 24th brand retail store globally—will complement the footprint we already enjoy in New York with our strong retail partner Paragon Sports, offering consumers a new opportunity to interact on a deep level with our brand, including our foundational focus on corporate social responsibility."
Founded in 1929, Norrøna is a family-owned brand focused on creating products for a variety of outdoor activities, with an emphasis on sustainability and conservation ethics. For 90 years, the brand has developed a strong presence in Scandinavian and European markets, and recently started importing to the United States.
Since 2018, the brand has worked to broaden its network of U.S. wholesale accounts and announced that it would open its first American concept store in Boulder, Colorado in May of this year.
"While we have patiently grown our fanbase in the U.S. for a decade, 2019 is a seminal moment in Norrøna's regional strategy. The grand opening in SoHo caps off a year during which we meaningfully expanded our retail partnerships, internal sales team and opened our first U.S.-based brand center, on Pearl Street in Boulder, Colorado," added U.S. Sales Manager Adam Chamberlain, who became the brand's first U.S. hire when he was appointed to his current role in July 2018.
"The addition of the Norrøna flagship store New York City signifies the brand's commitment to growth in the country and will provide a space where visitors can explore the world of Norrøna and complete product line firsthand."
In addition to New York, the brand operates flagship stores in Oslo and Stockholm.
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This document describes how as a local system, we are improving the mental health and emotional wellbeing of all children and young people across Reading, West Berkshire and Wokingham. This is in line with the national ambition and principles set out in the government document "Future in Mind– promoting, protecting and improving our children and young people's mental health and wellbeing" (2015).
Our Local Transformation Plan is reviewed, refreshed and published annually, in line with the requirements of the Five Year Forward View for Mental Health and the Green Paper.
The September 2021 refreshed version of the Berkshire West Local Transformation Plan for Children and Young People's Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing in Berkshire West submission is available here.
The newly updated Berkshire West Children and Young People's Mental Health Needs Assessment (2021) is available here.
Our starting point
In Spring 2014 Clinical Commissioning Groups in Berkshire asked service users, schools, doctors and mental health workers what they thought about local mental health services.
Their responses suggested that many children, young people and their families thought that services weren't good enough – explaining that waiting times were too long, that it was difficult to find out how to access help and sometimes there were delays in referrals.
This work was followed in March 2015 with a report by the government's Children and Young People's Mental Health Taskforce, called Future in Mind. Future in Mind set out the case for change in delivery of mental health services for children and young people. It's all about promoting, protecting and improving our children and young people's mental health and wellbeing.
The report made recommendations for improving a number of things about mental health services for children and teenagers: the quality of services; how quickly and easily services can be accessed when they are needed; better co-ordination between services; and, a significant improvement in meeting the mental health needs of children and young people no matter what their background.
By addressing all these areas the report aimed to promote good mental health and wellbeing for children and young people and ensure there are high quality services in place to care for children and young people if they need them.
Future in Mind provided a structure for planned changes in Berkshire West. The ambition became not simply to adjust existing services, but to transform them.
Further information about the 2014 engagement is available here.
What does this mean for Berkshire West?
The public bodies, voluntary and community organisations involved in supporting children and young people's mental health are working together in partnership on Local Transformation Plans that will deliver improvements in mental health and wellbeing.
Our vision is to ensure that every child or young person gets the help they need when and where they need it.
Clinical Commissioning Groups have increased funding by an extra £1M each year for the specialist Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHs) delivered by Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust (BHFT) and further additional funding has also been made available for areas of work such as Community Eating Disorder Services.
Local Transformation Plans cover the whole spectrum of services for children and young people's emotional and mental health and wellbeing in Reading, West Berkshire and Wokingham Borough.
What are we doing to transform mental health services for children & young people?
What you told us was really important. By the year 2021, every child and the people who care for them will get help that is just right for them.
This might feel like a long time to wait, but we have already made a lot of improvements. Over the last year we have:
Educated school staff, teachers and healthcare staff like GPs and school nurses so they know how to recognise if you're feeling emotionally vulnerable or mentally unwell and how to get help
Trained even more mental health workers
Taught parents how to get better at helping you cope with anxiety, ADHD, autism and other mental wellbeing problems. We also made more help available online.
Raised public awareness of mental health and did a lot to reduce the stigma. We:
Produced a booklet, together with young people, called 'The Little Blue Book of Sunshine' about how to cope with stress and feeling mentally unwell. It was given to every school pupil in year 10 and above and is available to download
Ran an advertising awareness campaign on local buses and bus shelters, plus a social media campaign with the hashtag #littlebluebookofsunshine to promote the booklet
Supported a big event for World Mental Health Day at the Madejski Reading FC stadium, attended by hundreds of school children and Uni students, to break taboos and raise awareness
Spent more money on emotional health and wellbeing support such as youth counselling and CAMHs and got better working as a team of services so support is in place when you need it
Increased the amount of support that is available when young people are need urgent help or are nearing crisis
Increased the amount of help for Young Offenders
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We have made lots of changes, but there is still more we want to do to make your mental health services the best they can be.
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Make it easier for you and your parents to get information about emotional and mental health online, in schools and other places
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MMA fans might be able to see a glimpse of the greatest match that never was, as Ali Abdelaziz has just publicly reached out to Tony Ferguson in order to offer him a grappling match with Khabib Nurmagomedov. While this isn't exactly what fans have been waiting for all these years, it's certainly better than nothing and given that Nurmagomedov announced his retirement over a year ago at UFC 254, this might be the closest they'll ever get. During his time at the top of the UFC Lightweight division he had a fight scheduled against Ferguson on no less than five separate occasions, once per year between 2014 and 2018 before the final time in 2020.
Sadly, everything ranging from bad weight-cuts, freak injuries, and a global pandemic conspired to keep Ferguson and Nurmagomedov from meeting in the cage at a time when they were the consensus best two MMA fighters in the Lightweight division. At the very least, a grappling match between the two will go a short way towards giving a sense of satisfaction to a rivalry that spanned over half a decade. This wouldn't be the only grappling match that Nurmagomedov would have available to him either, and there are plenty of willing opponents if Ferguson isn't happy meeting him without strikes.
Just recently, Dillon Danis said that he believed a grappling match with Nurmagomedov would be 'easy work', while Garry Tonon was a little more respectful but still believes he too would earn the victory if he met him on the mats. Nurmagomedov is no slouch at all of course and even though he's never competed in a professional Jiu-Jitsu match himself, elite BJJ black belt Demian Maia is among those who believe him to be the greatest grappler to ever set foot in the octagon.
Naturally, there's a fair chance that this is just a promotional effort by Ali Abdelaziz and the grappling match between Tony Ferguson and Khabib Nurmagomedov never actually comes to fruition. This seems even more likely when considering the fact that Nurmagomedov has recently signed to compete for a third-tier Russian football team, FC Legion Dynamo, and he seems to be enjoying his retirement from combat sports in a number of different ways.
Ali Abdelaziz made Tony Ferguson the offer of a grappling match with Khabib Nurmagomedov in a post to his official Twitter account:
@TonyFergusonXT what do you think about doing a grappling match with the Eagle in the future? I'm not picking on you, I'm serious. @TeamKhabib
— Ali Abdelaziz (@AliAbdelaziz00) December 14, 2021
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