Today's Idiom = "A Labor Of Love"
A labor of love is something that you do because you love to do it.
Example: "You don't mind taking care of that dog?" Reply: "It is a labor of love."
A labor of love is what you do for a person or for a cause that you love.
Example: "Taking care of this baby is a labor of love."
Example: "She spent most of her life working with the poor. It was a labor of love."
Your actions are guided by love when you are performing a labor of love.
Example: "Once a week I take my grandmother shopping. It is a labor of love."


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An interface may consist of constants, default methods, abstract methods (without body )and static methods. It explains what a class should do and look like, but not how. It can be extended by other interfaces using ' extends' and implemented by other classes using 'implements' keyword.
It cannot be instantiated, further, the class that implements it must provide the body for the implemented abstract method, otherwise, compiler triggers an error. An interface is followed by 'interface' keyword.
Java doesn't provide support for multiple inheritance, but it is possible between Interfaces.
An interface can have an object, but it can't be instantiated.
It can be extended by other interfaces using 'extends' keyword.
It can be implemented by other classes using 'implements' keyword.
If no modifier is mentioned, then the interface would only be accessed within a package.
In an interface, you can define an abstract method, and that method must be overridden by the class that implements it. In other words, A class which implements an interface must define the body of that abstract method.
Interface also allow us to declare constants whose declaration and initialization takes place at a single statement.
A static method doesn't depend upon the instance of a class. Therefore, it executes independently.


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Shakespeare's classic comedy Twelfth Night opens this weekend at STAGEStheatre with a few new twists. The original tale follows Viola, a shipwrecked young maiden disguised as a man, dodging the affections of the crazed Olivia while dodging her own affection for her master Duke Orsino who happens to be in love with Olivia. If that isn't confusing enough, she must dodge the suspicions of Olivia's court of fools and confidants. This chaotic farce has been infused with new music, extreme physical comedy and madcap humor.
I drew inspiration from commedia dell'arte and vaudeville to breathe new life into the play and highlight the comedy. The show is being presented with vaudeville sensibilities so things such as physical comedy, sleight of hand, tricks and music all play into the presentation. The play is meant to be silly, raucous and fun rather than a typical presentation of a Shakespearean comedy where ALL of the comedy is derived from an intense focus on language. Instead we have built upon that idea and synthesized the play with modern music, physical bits and things you wouldn't ordinarily see in a Shakespearean play.
It creates a world on stage where literally anything can happen from one moment to the next without having to worry about whether something is right for a specific time period or realistic setting. The play is a true vaudeville production with over-the-top fight scenes, ridiculous musical transitions, melodramatic revelations and more.
As far as my approach, I've had the opportunity to study and perform Shakespearean plays under some of the best directors and dramaturges in both America and Europe. Whenever I begin the process of directing a Shakespearean/Jacobean/classical play I've always felt it's important to look at things in a specific order.
The first thing to consider is the character relationships, how the characters interact with each other, how they feel toward one another, what secrets they're hiding from each other, what class they adhere to, etc. For example, the Olivia-Malvolio dynamic: when taken at face value this relationship is of an upper-class woman and her servant. The end, right? Nope! When Malvolio is deceived into believing Olivia is in love with him, he pursues this idea with great vigor for the rest of the play. Knowing this and factoring in how quickly he begins to pursue his mistress, it is important for the actor playing Malvolio to examine if he has feelings for Olivia from the very beginning and how he can express those feelings in a non-verbal way; how he uses those feelings to inform his actions with Viola as Cesario or with Sir Andrew, or essentially with anyone trying to woo his lady.
The next thing to consider is what the world of the play might look like. In this production I made a decision to not worry about time period or specific setting. Our setting is a vaudeville stage complete, but the play is set in the seaside land of Illyria. Does that mean I need to have rocks and sand on stage? No way! Using a bare stage with vaudeville accents gives the audience awareness they are watching a play, meaning now the actors can talk to the audience, the audience can interact with the characters and anything can happen without having to goad the audience into buying a specific setting or time period.
The last thing to focus on is the language of a Shakespearean play, which can be quite dense, and at times it may seem like a jungle of words you need a machete to hack through. The worst thing I could do for the language is to look up a word I don't understand in the play and take the basic dictionary definition of it and leave it at that. That's what the No Fear Shakespeare books do. The importance of those beautifully rich words is lost when that happens! It's all about context, why the character is saying something or why the wording is overly complex.
For example, in this show, Sir Toby has moments where he speaks ONLY in allegorical contexts. Again, at face value, some would say it's because he's an intelligent drunken poet, but factoring in those character relationships we can open the play up and see he uses his intelligence and allegorical rhetoric in order to confuse the people around him, providing him vast opportunities to manipulate and coerce the other characters to his will. Once these three steps are done, it's on to directing the play (and that's where the real fun is).
There is a truly magical quality to this play that, unlike many of Shakespeare's other comedies, lends itself to the fantastic. At base, this play is meant to entertain our audience with raucous staging and great bits of comedy. But it has been my goal to direct this play in a way that it is not only funny but accessible: something for everyone to laugh at and be entertained by. The cast is amazing and they have really embraced both the language and the ideas this production embodies. So, bring your kids, bring your spouse, bring your friends, bring your dog (please don"˜t actually bring your dog). This is undeniably a show for everyone. You're not going to want to miss it.
Twelfth Night, presented by STAGES, opens Feb. 25; plays Fri.-Sat., 8 pm; Sun., 2 pm; through April 3. Tickets: $17-$20. STAGEStheatre, 400 E. Commonwealth (between Lemon and Balcom); Fullerton; 714.525.4484 or stagesoc.org.
Adam Evans is a Californian born actor and director. In his relatively short career, he has participated in over 150 productions worldwide. His previous directing credits include Twelfth Night, Faster, Oh Dad Poor Dad Mama's Hung You in the Closet and I'm Feelin' So Sad, A Rainy Afternoon, Noises Off, Antigone, A Midsummer Night's Dream and many others. His current production of Twelfth Night at Stages Theater in Fullerton will be his first large scale directorial effort in Orange County.


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If there are 10 nodes and Table of 1GB is need to process in hive. So how many mapper is used ?

A: How to determine the number of mappers?
It's relatively easy to determine but harder to control the number of mappers as compared to the number of reducers.
Number of mappers can be determined as follows:
First determine that the input files are splittable or not. GZipped files and some other compressed files are inherently not splittable by the Hadoop. Normal text files, JSON docs etc. are splittable.
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*The number of mappers = total size calculated above / input split size defined in Hadoop configuration.
For example, if the total size of input is 1GB and input split size is set to 128 MB then:
number of mappers = 1 x 1024 / 128 = 8 mappers.

If the files are not splittable:

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I'll Cry is the latest single to be taken from "America", the debut solo album by Brighton based Juanita Stein, available on the Nude label from the 28th July. Already well known as the singer-songwriter with Howling Bells, Juanita recorded the album with Gus Seyffert (Beck, Ryan Adams) in Los Angeles. She hits the UK for dates shortly which you can check out here.
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SALEM (AP) - From seed providers to a company offering mechanized bud
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the Pacific Northwest got ready on Friday for the first-ever Oregon
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Reggae music thumped from Savant Plant Technologies' display as owner
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Oregon is one of four states to have legalized marijuana, along with
"It's nice for us to be stepping across the line and say, 'here we
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have been doing this a long time, this is a breath of fresh air
because we're able to work openly and in the light."
Winning entries of a pot-plant competition at the fair will be
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Why Visit Thailand? Here are the Top 10 Reasons
By Carlos January 4, 2018
Last year, Thailand welcomed some 32 million tourists. Visitors flock to this Southeast Asian country. Why visit Thailand? There are hundreds of reasons to visit the Land of Smiles, but we've narrowed it down to these Top 10. You'll be convinced by the end of the article to pack your bags and go!
Why Visit Thailand? The Food
Why Visit Thailand? The People
Why Visit Thailand? The Low Cost
Why Visit Thailand? The Beaches
Why Visit Thailand? The Weather
Why Visit Thailand? The Holidays
Why Visit Thailand? The Temples
Why Visit Thailand? The Nightlife
Why Visit Thailand? The Markets
Why Visit Thailand? The Malls
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Thailand's cuisine is some of the most memorable in the world. Not only are Thai dishes delicious, but they also greatly vary depending on the region visitors frequent. Even during a lengthy trip to the country, visitors could indulge in a new dish for every meal: there is that much variety. Travelers to Southern Thailand, for example, will get a taste some of the spiciest dishes in the country, many of which feature hot chili paste as a main ingredient. Cuisine in the northeast comes in second in the running for being the spiciest, though it certainly takes the top prize for having the most interesting ingredients, with dishes featuring things like ants and fermented meat, for example. The country is one of the most vegetarian-friendly destinations, as well, with plenty of signature Thai dishes lacking any animal products and vegan and vegetarian restaurants found in abundance.
Food vendor at Taling Chan floating market © Courtesy of Kelly Iverson/Mad Monkey
The country is not known as the Land of Smiles for nothing. Thailand was nicknamed this first as a promotional stunt in hopes that the friendly label would convince travelers that they must include this country on their travel itineraries. This was certainly successful, and now the tourists who flock here find that Thai people are generally very friendly, hospitable, and outwardly kind to all those who visit. The language barrier can certainly be daunting, but locals are always at the ready to help a tourist in need. As with every country, there will always be someone looking to take advantage of tourists and scam them. Visitors will find, however, that if they are diligent and do research prior to coming, this is hardly the case.
Locals at Erawan Shrine © Courtesy of Kelly Iverson/Mad Monkey
Thailand is one of the cheapest countries in which to travel in. Venturing across the country can cost visitors as little as ฿500 (approximately $15.50), and flights to and from some of the biggest cities in Thailand are affordable, as well. Hostels and accommodation options start out at as little as ฿100 (approximately $3.10) in some parts of the country, and oftentimes this affordable price does not necessarily reflect the high quality of the accommodations. Food is another thing that is extremely affordable, and visitors will find that they can indulge in as much food (especially street food) as they want and still only spend a dollar or two per meal.
Food vendors in Chinatown, Bangkok © Courtesy of Kelly Iverson/Mad Monkey
The lure of lounging on a stunning, white sand beach is one of the main reasons as to why so many tourists pack their bags and board a red-eye to jet to the Land of Smiles. Thailand is home to over 2,000 miles of coastlines and one too many islands to choose from, making it the perfect destination for those travelers wanting to do nothing more than lounge on a beach. Both the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea are adorned with the most beautiful of islands with even more impressive beaches, as well.
Koh Chang © Courtesy of Kelly Iverson/Mad Monkey
Thailand is equipped with three major seasons. The cool and dry season is from November until February, and this is known as the high season. The majority of tourists attempt to visit during this time, as temperatures are the coolest and there is little rainfall and less humidity. The hot and rainy season still attracts its fair share of tourists, as well, as the country remains one of the top tropical destinations in which to visit.
Outskirts of Bangkok © Courtesy of Kelly Iverson/Mad Monkey
It seems as though Thai people cannot go long without finding a reason to celebrate. Because of this, the abundance of holidays in which both locals and tourists can partake in makes Thailand a destination worth frequenting. Songkran is certainly the country's most memorable holiday. This water festival is celebrated in the middle of April and marks the first day of the year. A giant water fight takes place across the country, though the use of water during the holiday originated from a tradition where Thais would gather around and pour water onto the hands of their elders. They did so in hopes of receiving blessings from them. Today, thousands of people head to places like Chiang Mai, Bangkok, and other major cities in hopes of partaking in the festivities. This is just one holiday out of many that locals celebrate here throughout the year.
Vegetarian Festival celebrations in Phuket © Courtesy of Kelly Iverson/Mad Monkey
From the busiest of sois (streets) in the city to the most remote of towns in even remoter provinces, there are one too many temples worth exploring in Thailand. Over 95 percent of the people practice Theravada Buddhism here, so Buddhist temples are found in abundance. There are also Lanna-style temples found in the north, Khmer-style temples found in cities like Ayutthaya, and more sprinkled throughout the country.
Temple in Bangkok © Courtesy of Kelly Iverson/Mad Monkey
Thailand is equipped with some of the best nightlife in the world. The half and full moon party have made the island of Koh Phangan an international destination that all backpackers and partiers frequent. Soi Cowboy attracts the seediest of travelers in hopes for a naughty night out. Rooftop bars scatter the capital while reggae bars are in abundance on the many beaches the country is adorned with. Whatever it is travelers are looking to do after the sun goes down, Thailand is eager to please.
Bangla Road in Phuket © Courtesy of Kelly Iverson/Mad Monkey
From wet markets to floating markets and even flower markets, there is a talad, or market, for every type of visitor to Thailand. The markets here are incredibly vibrant and colorful, and visitors can head to one with less than $30 in tow and still be able to purchase quite a few items as they explore. These are the perfect places in which to buy unique souvenirs for friends and family back home, as well, and are found in all major cities across the country.
Neon Market in Bangkok © Courtesy of Kelly Iverson/Mad Monkey
Those looking to shop until they drop in a more luxurious setting may instead opt to visit one of the many malls found around the country. Shopaholics simply flock to Thailand in hopes of meandering some of the most unique and extensive shopping arenas in the world, with places like Siam Paragon making their way to the top of many itineraries of those traveling to Thailand. Other top malls in Bangkok include MBK, Siam Discovery, and CentralWorld.
If your wanderlust has been sparked, read on with the recommended blogs below for more reasons why you should visit Thailand sooner than later:
21 Reasons to Visit Thailand by Natalie Paris for The Telegraph
10 Good Reasons to Visit Thailand by René Zografos for The Huffington Post
Top 10 Reasons to Visit Thailand by Suzanne Nam for TripSavvy
11 Reasons Why I Love Thailand by Nomadic Matt
15 Reasons Why You Should Visit Thailand at Least Once In Your Life by Kelly Iverson for Culture Trip
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Also man what a crappy mid-season finale. I can't wait for the series to be over.
After the Season 6 slap in the face/cliffhanger, the show has not recovered whatsoever. I liked a few episodes from the first half of Season 7, but that's about it. The writing is just SO damn bad. It makes me miss the days of the group on Hershel's farm in Season 2.
I don't even like Negan in this show, which is a damn shame, because I think that Jeffrey Dean Morgan was a great choice for the character. I think the terrible writing AND the directing have failed him, to be honest. The show has failed ALL of the actors, really. They're far too good for the material they've been given, especially Andrew Lincoln.
I've just been "over it" for a year now, and after this really poor first half of Season 8, I think it's time for me to throw in the towel and stop watching altogether.
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It's failed some of the actors. But it doesn't help that characters like Dwight and Jesus were also badly miscast. I've come around to tolerating JDM simply because I now get why he was cast. He's capable of delivering comedy and drama, albeit in extremes.
#4 Art Vandelay, Dec 11, 2017
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Season 2 had something to do for all the characters except for maybe T-Dog. Poor guy. But those episodes had the most of the cast in them and didn't rely on bottle episodes with 2 or 3 characters. Had a strong conflict with Shane. It has some of the best episodes. Unpopular opinion, but it might just be my favorite season now.
The dialogue under Gimple has mostly become "I'll kill him. I will. We all will." or "This... This place. This is the world now." It's horrible and boring to listen to. Then there was a tonal shift and drop in quality around the time Glenn went under the dumpster. It used to be gritty and somewhat believable. Now it's turned into a cartoon with Daryl and Rosita firing rocket launchers while standing right next to their targets.
The actors were always the best part of the show and now I think they're starting to get bored. Did anyone catch Melissa McBride's line delivery in the mid-season finale? "Ezekiel, no." Zero emotion behind it for someone like McBride who is always pretty great.
#5 Man in the Suit, Dec 11, 2017
Sithborg Oooh, plot twist!
They had an episode of Rick with the trash people, just to have them run away the exact next episode. And it is looking more and more like Carl was fridged just to further Rick's story.
The writing is a goddamn mess.
#6 Sithborg, Dec 11, 2017
The Joker The Clown Prince of Crime
I miss The Governor.
#7 The Joker, Dec 11, 2017
Man in the Suit said: ↑
Season 2 is underappreciated. I get that people were annoyed with how so much happened on the farm, but it had fairly strong character work. It also had "Nebraska", one of my favorite directed, acted, and written scenes of the show.
I was trying to think what went wrong with Gimple's run and I realized a writer named Seth Hoffman, co-executive producer on seasons 4, 5, and half of 6, doesn't work on the show anymore. He wrote some great episodes: Too Far Gone, Claimed, The Distance, No Way Out.
I've never disliked Season 2, to be honest. I just think it was clunky. Some episodes were slow, some episodes were great, some moments were dumb, some moments were fantastic, etc.
I know it's popular for the fans to crap on Season 2 all of the time, but give me THAT season any day over the hospital/Beth stuff in Season 5, and the Glenn fakeout in Season 6, the "meh"-ness of Season 7, and now the pretty awful Season 8.
Season 1 will probably always be my favorite, with Season 4 in a close second.
#10 Leenie, Dec 12, 2017
I'm a big fan of season 2.
#11 The Joker, Dec 12, 2017
KevTravels Registered
Season 2 sucked at the time, but considering how it is now. Season 2 would get higher reviews than season 7/8 and might rank higher than season 6.
#12 KevTravels, Dec 12, 2017
squeekness The mighty squeek!
I would have to agree.
#13 squeekness, Dec 12, 2017
Brother Jack Believer
I'm still bitter about how much Season 2 ruined Dale, and the whole thing with Sophia being so sluggishly futile. It does have maybe the best season finale of the series, though. The one-two punch of Shane's death and the farm burning was great.
#14 Brother Jack, Dec 13, 2017
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For those still doubting Chandler Riggs exiting the show. This morning he posted on twitter a picture of himself with a post TWD haircut. He mentioned a couple of years ago on Talking Dead that it was in his contract that he couldn't cut his hair.
new hair who dis
#15 Elevator Man, Dec 16, 2017
Primal Slayer Let the Siren scream
Leenie said: ↑
Same. This used to be must watch tv for me but nowadays it's "if I catch up " .
I'm just tired of the constant doom and gloom, it's escalated to the point where everyone is depressed 24/7 and feel so disconnected. I'm also tired of the main gang constantly being separated from one another and all these random episodes focusing on some boring character that doesn't add to anything. Last but not least, I just want Darryl to shower and for him and Rick to get a good shave and hair cut.
#16 Primal Slayer, Dec 17, 2017
TheCommissioner Registered
this is not supposed to be a happy world, there will be no happy endings
that's the point
#17 TheCommissioner, Dec 17, 2017
And apparently there are no periods in yours.
TheCommissioner said: ↑
Doom and gloom is fine ... I just ask for good writing. The writing is horrible right now.
The Red Wedding in Game of Thrones is one of the darkest moments in television history, and it was fantastic because of the great writing. The Walking Dead WISHES it could have moments like that.
(I think that the writing for the Game of Thrones show has gone downhill as well nowadays, but I digress ...)
With Carl out of the picture now, the show is depriving us of some fantastic material from the comic books; some of my FAVORITE material from the comic books.
By killing Carl off, they're sacrificing some great character development for not only him, but for Negan as well. Sorry not sorry for wanting the story and characters to be interesting ...
Elevator Man said: ↑
The short hair actually makes him look older. Why was it so necessary that he keep it long? I know the reasoning had something to do with hiding the eye that was missing, but he could't have just acted with an eye patch on?
#20 Art Vandelay, Dec 17, 2017
Hunter Rider Ronin
I just caught up, the episode with Rick and the Garbage Pail Kids was dreadful, sure there was some cool moments but Rick's plan was one of the worst I've ever seen.
The mid season finale was a cluster****, too many moving pieces, huge lapses in logic and one sudden shift and we are back to the grating, smug Saviours taking control. When Rick picked the bat up in the fight with Negan I was hoping he was going to put everyone out of their mysery and end him so the show can move on to The Whisperers storyline.
#21 Hunter Rider, Dec 18, 2017
the ratings are now on par with season 3. At a time when Norman and Andrew are making nearly 500 K an episode.
Walking Dead Producer Defends Show's Falling Ratings
The show lost 10 million viewers in a season. There's no defending that, especially when they make money from live viewings.
#23 Man in the Suit, Jan 7, 2018
Drizzle You have the little one.
"I think we're just seeing a decline in urgency across all media to consume something at a specific time."
My. Ass. There would still be an urgency to consume if the show was still held to a higher quality, which it isn't. People didn't wait to watch Game of Thrones, or The Last Jedi. The Walking Dead used to be a show where people felt urgency to watch it for fear of being spoiled on social media. But now that viewers are growing tired of how dragged out the show is getting, that urgency is gone. Most of them are probably just waiting until the season drops on Netflix.
#24 Drizzle, Jan 7, 2018
His logic is so flawed. The Walking Dead may survive to a season 12 that they've all talked about, but I think most of fans will really ditch by season 10.
I just don't see it being a pinnacle as it was back in season 3/4/5.
#25 KevTravels, Jan 8, 2018
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You have to admit camping and RVing this season is amazing!
1. You can admire fall foliage everywhere and it's amazingly photogenic.
Don't forget to bring a charged camera – there are some stunning vibrant hues all over the place! The Foliage Network provides helpful information on the best way to view colorful foliage.
2. There are less people out and about.
With everyone back to work or school, you'll certainly have a much more private, quiet and tranquil stay. It will just be you, your friends, and the great outdoors!
3. It's way cooler outside, which can be vastly refreshing if you love to go hiking.
Besides, you'll get to see all of those gorgeous fall colors along the way. If you happen to be in the Denver area, here's a guide to fabulous dog-friendly hikes.
4. In addition – there's less bugs.
You still may want to spray yourself with repellent to prevent annoying bites, but cooler air often means less insects that you won't have to swat away.
5. Gas prices are generally lower.
With less people out and about, the prices to fill your tank typically drop this time of year so you won't have to shell as much out for your trip.
6. A campfire during the fall can be so cozy and inviting, and much more comfortable than one during the hot summer!
And warm roasted s'mores taste so much better during this time of year too.
7. Going on a trip can make your entire Halloween season ten times more fun.
There aren't many things that are more exciting than listening to some thrilling ghost stories by the campfire. Plus, if you're going with the whole family you can plan to make a stop by the local pumpkin patch or go apple picking to complete the fall experience.
8. …and don't forget about football season.
Tailgating is always a good idea.
9. The sky at night will surely take your breath away.
With days getting shorter in the fall, more stars become visible earlier and you'll have a greater chance at seeing them shining brightly in the sky.
10. There are some awesome new RV models that come out this season!
RV Trader recently released their Fall 2016 New Model Guide featuring Class A, Class B, Class C, Toy Hauler and Fifth Wheel RVs from leading manufacturers like Jayco, Leisure Travel, Newmar and even Winnebago! Have you seen it yet??


Food Safety and Modernization Act: Industry members are concerned that food safety regulations could result in significant new costs to supply chain.
Following many delays, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is making progress toward releasing final rules for the Food Safety and Modernization Act (FSMA) that was signed into law in 2011.
The purpose of FSMA is to ensure the U.S. food supply is safe by shifting the focus from responding to contamination to preventing it, which also puts a focus on practices along the entire food supply chain.
Although there is little mention about pallets directly in the legislation, some of the wording in a proposed rule is concerning for the pallet industry. The National Wooden Pallet and Container Association (NWPCA) has prepared comments on the proposed Standards for the Growing, Harvesting, Packing and Holding of Produce for Human Consumption (produce rule) that outline the association's concerns.
NWPCA supports a clean-use standard and believes the vagueness of the wording in the FSMA will cause inconsistent regulatory enforcement and confusion throughout the food supply chain.
Thanks to the Tylenol recalls in 2009 and 2010, wooden pallets have been linked in the public's mind to food contamination issues in general and to the FSMA. Anti-wood campaigns have described wooden pallets as breeding grounds for bacteria that expose any food product transported on them to chemicals and contamination. However, in its comments, the NWPCA explains how wood is used in and around food and has been for centuries without ill effects.
The FSMA rule promulgating process has been a slow one, with the FDA missing the original Congress-mandated deadline of July 2012 to complete the rules. This summer, after several public interest groups challenged the FDA's delay in issuing regulations, a federal court ordered the FDA to publish the remaining proposed FSMA regulations for comment by November 30, 2013; have all public comments submitted by March 31, 2014; and publish final rules by June 30, 2015.
The FDA will be accepting public comments on the proposed produce rule until November 15, 2013. Comments can be submitted online at http://www.regulations.gov under docket number FDA-2011-N-0921.


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Is This The End of The Road For The Toyota 86?
And with it of course, its twin - the Subaru BRZ. Calvin Fisher wades into the conversation.
More and more rumours are circling around the possible culling of the Toyota 86. Indeed, now that a 4-cylinder Supra exists in Nippon with an even smaller footprint on the road, it does seem to make the 86 redundant save for its more accessible price point. Lest we forget, the 86 was a mostly Subaru creation where I think we can all agree now, the new Supra is a BMW product. Let's call it the 2020 zeitgeist where you either collab or get left for dead.
While Subaru claims that there are plans to keep the BRZ nameplate running into a second generation, perhaps the badge will merely be relegated to the back of a compact SUV in the way the next Mitsubishi Eclipse went from Brian O'Connor's original Fast And Furious ride to the compact SUV set to launch in South Africa next month. Paul Walker will be rolling in his grave.
While the current Toyota 86 is a naturally aspirated flat-four to the measure of 147kW and 205Nm, it is also blessed with a six-speed manual transmission; the wand of the purist. Meanwhile the 2.0 inline four that is being dropped into the Supra is a turbocharged (BMW B48) item and is probably good for 190kW and 400Nm (almost double the twist of the 86) – healthy numbers in comparison but the verdict is out on whether or not it will be a dual-clutch auto or a row-your-own scenario.
In fact, this is the derivative that chief engineer Tetsuya Tada insists you should buy if you're planning on doing a 2JZ swap. Because cheaper. How cheap? We'll see – but if it plays in the ballpark currently occupied by the GT86 then this truly looks like the end of the line.
In the US of A the GT86 will set you back around $30,000 where the base model 4-cyl Supra is set to debut at $40,000. That's a sizeable gap – but if you consider the fact that the 86 launched in South Africa at a sticker price under R300,000 and continues to sell today at literally double that amount at R586,000 then you'd be safe to assume that die-hard Toyota enthusiasts would be happy to pay whatever it takes for their fix.
The company Toyota in 2019 is a shrewd operation, cautious and calculating. And it has certainly ridden the wave of anticipation and goodwill of the 86 to what feels close to a culmination and is set to do it all again with the Supra.
Both follow similar gestation periods; from tease, to collaborate, to tease some more before unleashing onto a frenzied fan base – and with minimal in-house R&D required thanks to partnerships with Subaru and BMW.
If anything, I think we should give them six or so years to begin teasing us with a new MR-2 built by Nissan.
While the motoring industry must balance EVs and hybrids, body shells of every shape and size to cater to you, the customer, having ever evolving needs from your car, we at Carshop are also always working hard on getting the balance of content right. From exotic first drives to mundane sedan reviews, that is our duty to you, the reader.
Don't call it an Auris. Meet the new Toyota Corolla Hatch, but yes, it sort of is the new Auris.


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Men beware: moving country could affect your libido
Life 13 October 2010
By Jessica Hamzelou
Home is where your hormones are set
(Image: Absodels/Getty)
CONSIDERING moving country? Pick carefully if you are a man, as it could affect your libido and susceptibility to disease by altering your testosterone levels.
Sex hormones, such as testosterone and oestradiol, are involved in a number of age-related health problems, including cancers and loss of bone strength. However, susceptibility to these diseases varies from country to country. For example, men living in Asia are less likely to develop prostate cancer than those living in the US or Europe.
To find out whether varying levels of sex hormones might explain these differences, Jane Cauley at the University of Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania and colleagues compared levels of testosterone and oestradiol in blood samples from 5000 men over the age of 65 from Hong Kong, Japan, Sweden, Tobago and the US.
After adjusting for the men's age and body mass, Cauley's team identified a number of differences between them. While total testosterone levels were similar in men from Sweden, Tobago and the US, they were 16 per cent higher in men from Hong Kong and Japan. The Japanese men also had higher levels of a testosterone-binding hormone, however, so less of the testosterone was free to act on tissues. As a result, Japanese men had the lowest levels of active testosterone.
However, Asian men who had moved to the US had similar testosterone levels to residents of European descent, suggesting that environment had an influence. Diet could play a role, suggests Cauley.
When the team looked at levels of free oestradiol they found they were between 10 and 16 per cent higher in men of African ancestry living in Tobago or the US than in any other group. The team say this suggests a genetic influence. Japanese men, on the other hand, had relatively low levels of free oestradiol (Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, DOI: 10.1210/jc.2009-2435).
Such variation in sex hormones could have many implications for men's health. For example, testosterone levels have been linked to cardiovascular disease and dementia, says Christina Wang at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center in California, while changes in levels of both testosterone and oestradiol have been shown to affect libido. "More recent data has also shown links between oestradiol and type 2 diabetes," says Cauley.
However, Ilpo Huhtaniemi at Imperial College London notes that "it is equally likely that diseases affect hormone levels, so the direction is two-sided".
The team say that future studies of geographical variation of other hormones should shed more light on disease risk and the influence of environment and genes.
Magazine issue 2782 , published 16 October 2010
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OK, so, this post isn't about any of the eight games on the Tuesday night NBA schedule. But when someone has reportedly scored 113 points in a single game, someone has reportedly scored 113 points in a single game, and so we write about it.
As the story goes — and, to be honest, we're having a tough time processing it ourselves, especially without video of some made shots — the 27-year-old Akkari, who had averaged just 7.6 points per game in the 23 games he'd previously played for Tripoli basketball club Mouttahed this season, scored 113 points on 40-of-69 shooting in a 173-141 win against Bejjeh in a Lebanese Division A League game. That total, which reportedly includes a ludicrous 32-of-59 mark from 3-point land, would FAR outstrip every single-game mark in the history of FIBA competition.
Reached for comment on the prospect of bringing Akkari stateside, the Charlotte Bobcats said they had no interest in signing him, citing "tanking" as their primary reason. Oh, crap, was that supposed to be off the record?
Akkari reeled in an incredible 32 three-pointers out of 59 attempts in an overall 40/69 field shooting and a solitary free-throw.
"Thank God for this performance. I think it's all a result of my practice," Akkari said from [the] team bus on his way back to Tripoli.
Akkari's American teammate Austin Johnson too was all praise for him.
"He was awesome tonight. He starting out shooting the ball very well and just continued to go. Our team realized that he was on fire so we kept feeding him the ball. Congrats to Akkari on a record-setting night. He deserves it from the way he works and stays focused," Johnson said.
But in the pro ranks? In a league co-signed by the organization that defines the international rules of basketball as they're deployed today? There, apparently, Akkari stands alone. By dint of having scored 113 points in a single game.
OK: All of this sounds insane.
That point total — let's take a look again: 113 points — would be ludicrous for even the biggest, baddest, most imposing forces in the history of the professional game in any league or nation, even adjusting for the quality of competition he'd face. For a player who stands 6-foot-4 to post that kind of number seems like an alternate reality in which the Scarlet Witch eliminated mutation or something.
And yet, this is the world in which we find ourselves in April 2012. Hallelujah. Holy [EXPLETIVE].
Hat-tip to ESPN.com's Chad Ford.
* As has been noted by multiple BDL commenters, Mohammad El-Akkari and Mustpha El-Akkari are brothers. Mustapha attends BYU-Hawaii, where he was recently elected student body president. I regret the error.
** As has been noted by multiple BDL commenters, Akkari's performance isn't the first instance of a player scoring 100 points or more in a single game in international competition — 100-point games have been posted in Croatia, Yugoslavia, the Philippines and elsewhere. The all-time scoring list in FIBA-associated competition included in FIBA's archives, however, does not include any 100-point games.


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Despite recent economic concerns, Apple continues to make significant gains in market share. According to preliminary data from Gartner and IDC, Apple is closing in on double-digit unit market share—holding at just about 9 percent—and now ranks third in the US market.
According to data from Gartner, Apple posted a nearly 30 percent gain in market share over third quarter sales numbers from last year to hold 9.5 percent of the US PC market. This has allowed Apple to gain on Acer, surpassing it to move up to third place among PC vendors. IDC reports numbers that are slightly different, pinpointing Apple at 9.1 percent, still placing it in third above Acer. Dell and HP continue to lead with a commanding share of the US market at 30 and 25 percent, respectively.
Perhaps more important, however, is the story of Apple's steady and significant growth. Gartner's numbers show Apple's year-over-year growth at 29.4 percent, and IDC at 32 percent. Either way, the trend is clear. The overall growth in unit shipments for PCs in the US market is 4.6 percent. As Apple COO Tim Cook said at Tuesday's media event, "If you look at the history, the Mac has outgrown the market for the last 14 of 15 quarters."
Neither Gartner nor IDC have reported numbers on Apple's global market share, which has historically been much lower than its US market share. However, Gartner did report last quarter that Apple had moved to sixth place overall, and the latest numbers give good reason to believe Apple is holding steady in that position.
Apple's substantial growth comes despite the fact that average PC prices continue to drop while Apple's tend to remain steady. While many analysts called for Apple to release a cheap MacBook at Tuesday's event, Apple instead did what it always does. That is, the company released products that, while priced higher than average, represent a good value for the money. There is little evidence to suggest that this strategy won't continue to work in Apple's favor.


The US constitution calls for a republic in which representatives are elected for office by the people. Since we elect officials at both the state and federal level, and they can subsequently pass laws, there is no good reason to restrict OUR right to government reform by closing this "loophole." Furthermore, if a state court and prosecutors or the federal courts make a controversial decision, why would it be a good idea to simply let one be the final say? If something goes wrong at the state level, it makes perfect sense to allow the federal government to intervene legally, or vice versa. By living in the United States, we all agree to abide by all applicable laws at all levels of government. It is hard for me to understand why dual jeopardy restrictions should also apply to different sovereigns that have potentially different values and punishments. In essence, this belief of the ACLU would undermine the federalist principles enshrined in the constitution.
Will that apply with anyone Meuller prosecutes?
Having kept with criminal law and procedure since 1975, I must admit that I was not aware (or forgot) that double jeopardy was derived from British common law. In my mind we Americans had double jeopardy because we didn't want a bad English practice in our own law. There are so many facets of criminal law that (starting with Nixon's appointments) are patently unfair and unjust, and that should be changed (like following common law where statutory law is silent).
This is about Trump. This is about weaponizing Trump's pardon power . If the dual-sovereignty doctrine were tossed, as Hatch wants, then Trump's pardon could theoretically protect Manafort from state action.
I think the ACLU is not considering the abuses that removing this would cause. States could rush to protect a criminal by filing state charges then either pardoning the person or simply do a poor job of prosecuting. The reverse is also true - the Federal Government could protect their own by quickly filing charges then pardoning the offender. Right now we are teetering on the edge of a Constitutional crisis, removal of this 'loophole' would seal the fate of the Constitution and ensure that any crimes committed at the federal level by this or subsequent administrations will go utterly unpunished. it also means that states who view civil rights as a nuisance to be ignored will have free reign to trample their citizens' civil rights because the federal government won't be able to step up and prosecute when they fail to do so.
How would cases like Emmett Till and Manafort, if pardoned, be affected?
That's exactly why Trump nominated Kavanaugh for that swing vote.
This concerns me in the sense where Trump and his family can use this for his benefit in reference to the crimes he's being investigated for, if it is overturned. And, I feel, like many others, feel that's why he nominated Kavanaugh for the deciding vote to overturn it. In other words, if Trump is indicted for federal crimes, they say he can pardon himself, but can't be tried for these same crimes at the state level. Remember, nobody is above the law!!
"Offense" should not be confused with "charge". Amendment V, Bill Of Rights, "...nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy...". Amendment VII, Bill Of Rights, "...no fact tried by a jury, shall be otherwise re-examined in any Court of the United States...". From this we can understand "offense" as "fact(s)", or even "incident", but clearly not "charges".


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Orders & Notices September 7, 2022
Hon. Ted Arnott
L'hon. Ted Arnott
TODAY'S BUSINESS
G3. Resuming the debate adjourned on September 6, 2022, on the motion for Third Reading of Bill 3, An Act to amend various statutes with respect to special powers and duties of heads of council. Hon. Steve Clark (Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing). Printed. Time used: 3 hrs. 53 mins.
G3. Suite du débat ajourné le 6 septembre 2022, sur la motion portant troisième lecture du projet de loi 3, Loi modifiant diverses lois en ce qui concerne les pouvoirs et fonctions spéciaux des présidents du conseil. L'hon. Steve Clark (Ministre des Affaires municipales et du Logement). Imprimé. Durée du débat : 3 h 53.
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Présentation des visiteuses et visiteurs
Private Members' Notice of Motion
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AFFAIRES DE L'APRÈS-MIDI
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AFFAIRES D'INTÉRÊTS PUBLIC ÉMANANT DES DÉPUTÉES ET DÉPUTÉS
Ballot item number 2:
Billet de député numéro 2 :
M9. Second Reading of Bill 9, An Act to amend the Health Insurance Act and the Health Protection and Promotion Act in respect of addressing gun violence and its impacts. Mitzie Hunter.
M9. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 9, Loi modifiant la Loi sur l'assurance-santé et la Loi sur la protection et la promotion de la santé en ce qui concerne la violence armée et ses répercussions. Mitzie Hunter.
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Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs/
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1:00 pm/13 h Committee Room 151/
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BILLS AWAITING ROYAL ASSENT
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Bill 2, An Act to implement Budget measures and to enact and amend various statutes.
Projet de loi 2, Loi visant à mettre en oeuvre les mesures budgétaires et à édicter et à modifier diverses lois.
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G1. Second Reading of Bill 1, An Act to perpetuate an ancient parliamentary right. Hon. Doug Ford (Premier). Printed.
G1. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 1, Loi visant à perpétuer un ancien droit parlementaire. L'hon. Doug Ford (Premier ministre). Imprimé.
G3. Resuming the debate adjourned on September 6, 2022, on the motion for Third Reading of Bill 3, An Act to amend various statutes with respect to special powers and duties of heads of council. Hon. Steve Clark (Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing). Time used: 3 hrs. 53 mins. Printed.
G3. Suite du débat ajourné le 6 septembre 2022, sur la motion portant troisième lecture du projet de loi 3, Loi modifiant diverses lois en ce qui concerne les pouvoirs et fonctions spéciaux des présidents du conseil. L'hon. Steve Clark (Ministre des Affaires municipales et du Logement). Durée du débat : 3 h 53. Imprimé.
M4. Second Reading of Bill 4, An Act to amend the Employment Standards Act, 2000 with respect to paid leave. Peggy Sattler. Printed.
M4. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 4, Loi modifiant la loi de 2000 sur les normes d'emploi en ce qui concerne les congés payés. Peggy Sattler. Imprimé.
M5. Second Reading of Bill 5, An Act to amend various statutes with respect to workplace violence and harassment policies in codes of conduct for councillors and members of local boards. Stephen Blais. Printed.
M5. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 5, Loi modifiant diverses lois en ce qui concerne les politiques en matière de violence et de harcèlement au travail prévues dans les codes de déontologie des conseillers et des membres des conseils locaux. Stephen Blais. Imprimé.
M6. Second Reading of Bill 6, An Act to establish an advisory committee for foreign credentials. Lucille Collard. Printed.
M6. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 6, Loi créant un comité consultatif pour les titres de compétence acquis à l'étranger. Lucille Collard. Imprimé.
M8. Second Reading of Bill 8, An Act to enact the Anti-Money Laundering in Housing Act, 2022. Jessica Bell; Bhutila Karpoche. Printed.
M8. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 8, Loi édictant la Loi de 2022 sur la lutte contre le blanchiment d'argent dans le secteur du logement. Jessica Bell; Bhutila Karpoche. Imprimé.
M9. Second Reading of Bill 9, An Act to amend the Health Insurance Act and the Health Protection and Promotion Act in respect of addressing gun violence and its impacts. Mitzie Hunter. Printed.
M9. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 9, Loi modifiant la Loi sur l'assurance-santé et la Loi sur la protection et la promotion de la santé en ce qui concerne la violence armée et ses répercussions. Mitzie Hunter. Imprimé.
M10. Second Reading of Bill 10, An Act to amend the Executive Council Act and the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act with respect to the publication and treatment of mandate letters. Adil Shamji. Printed.
M10. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 10, Loi modifiant la Loi sur le Conseil exécutif et la Loi sur l'accès à l'information et la protection de la vie privée en ce qui concerne la publication et le traitement des lettres de mandat. Adil Shamji. Imprimé.
M11. Second Reading of Bill 11, An Act to amend the Occupational Health and Safety Act to protect workers who speak out about workplace violence and harassment and to require hospitals and long-term care homes to publicly report on workplace violence and harassment. France Gélinas; Jill Andrew; Jessica Bell; Laura Mae Lindo. Printed.
M11. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 11, Loi modifiant la Loi sur la santé et la sécurité au travail pour protéger les travailleurs qui dénoncent les violences et le harcèlement au travail et obliger les hôpitaux et les foyers de soins de longue durée à rendre publics les incidents de violence et de harcèlement au travail. France Gélinas; Jill Andrew; Jessica Bell; Laura Mae Lindo. Imprimé.
M12. Second Reading of Bill 12, An Act to amend the Insurance Act to prevent discrimination with respect to automobile insurance rates in the Greater Toronto Area. Tom Rakocevic; Doly Begum; Marit Stiles. Printed.
M12. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 12, Loi modifiant la Loi sur les assurances pour empêcher la discrimination en ce qui concerne les taux d'assurance-automobile dans le Grand Toronto. Tom Rakocevic; Doly Begum; Marit Stiles. Imprimé.
M13. Second Reading of Bill 13, An Act to enact the Northern Health Travel Grant Advisory Committee Act, 2022. Michael Mantha. Printed.
M13. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 13, Loi édictant la Loi de 2022 sur le Comité consultatif des subventions aux résidents du Nord de l'Ontario pour frais de transport à des fins médicales. Michael Mantha. Imprimé.
M14. Second Reading of Bill 14, An Act to enact the Climate Crisis Health Action Plan Act, 2022 the Ontario Climate Crisis Strategy for the Public Sector Act, 2022 and the Select Committee on the Climate Crisis Act, 2022. Peter Tabuns; Bhutila Karpoche. Printed.
M14. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 14, Loi édictant la Loi de 2022 sur le Plan d'action sur la crise climatique et la santé, la Loi de 2022 sur la Stratégie du secteur public de l'Ontario relative à la crise climatique et la Loi de 2022 sur le Comité spécial de l'action relative à la crise climatique. Peter Tabuns; Bhutila Karpoche. Imprimé.
M15. Second Reading of Bill 15, An Act to amend the Highway Traffic Act to create an offence of contravention causing death or serious bodily harm. Jennifer K. French. Printed.
M15. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 15, Loi modifiant le Code de la route pour ériger en infraction le fait d'avoir causé un décès ou des blessures corporelles graves pendant la commission d'une contravention. Jennifer K. French. Imprimé.
M16. Second Reading of Bill 16, An Act to amend various Acts with respect to racial equity. Lise Vaugeois; Jill Andrew; Laura Mae Lindo. Printed.
M16. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 16, Loi modifiant diverses lois en ce qui concerne l'équité raciale. Lise Vaugeois; Jill Andrew; Laura Mae Lindo. Imprimé.
M17. Second Reading of Bill 17, An Act to proclaim Abuse Prevention Week and to establish an Abuse Prevention Framework Advisory Committee. Michael Mantha. Printed.
M17. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 17, Loi proclamant la Semaine de la prévention des mauvais traitements et constituant un comité consultatif du cadre de prévention des mauvais traitements. Michael Mantha. Imprimé.
M18. Second Reading of Bill 18, An Act to proclaim Consent Awareness Week. Kristyn Wong-Tam; Jill Andrew; Laura Mae Lindo; Marit Stiles.
M18. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 18, Loi proclamant la Semaine de sensibilisation au consentement. Kristyn Wong-Tam; Jill Andrew; Laura Mae Lindo; Marit Stiles.
PRIVATE BILLS
Pr1. Second Reading of Bill Pr1, An Act to revive Sapore Di Calabria Inc.. Jamie West. Printed.
Pr2. Second Reading of Bill Pr2, An Act to revive 405456 Ontario Limited. Mary-Margaret McMahon. Printed.
3. Resuming the debate adjourned on September 1, 2022 on the Motion to recognize newly elected Members of Provincial Parliament, as follows:
Hon. Graydon Smith moved:
L'hon. Graydon Smith propose:
That the House recognize newly elected Members of Provincial Parliament for their contributions to public service and their communities.
Debated September 1, 2022.
Time used: 1 hr. 56 mins.
Débattue le 1 septembre 2022.
Durée du débat: 1 h 56.
AFFAIRES D'INTÉRÊT PUBLIC ÉMANANT DES DÉPUTÉES ET DÉPUTÉS
(Precedence in accordance with Standing Order 100(b)).
(Ordre de priorité conforme à l'article 100 b) du Règlement.)
Ballot no. and description/Billet n° et description
Private Members' Notice of Motion Number 2/Avis de motion numéro 2 émanant d'un député - Debated and vote deferred September 6, 2022/Débattu et vote différé le 6 September 2022.
Graham McGregor — That, in the opinion of this House, the Government of Ontario should continue its work to build Highway 413, as it is a critical piece of key public infrastructure that will save drivers up to five hours a week by alleviating traffic in the most heavily-congested corridor in North America, and will support up to 3,500 jobs and generate up to $350 million annually in gross domestic product.
To be debated today./À débattre aujourd'hui.
M9. Second Reading of Bill 9, An Act to amend the Health Insurance Act and the Health Protection and Promotion Act in respect of addressing gun violence and its impacts./Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 9, Loi modifiant la Loi sur l'assurance-santé et la Loi sur la protection et la promotion de la santé en ce qui concerne la violence armée et ses répercussions. Mitzie Hunter.
To be debated September 8, 2022./À débattre le 8 septembre 2022.
Private Members' Notice of Motion Number 1/Avis de motion numéro 1 émanant d'une députée
Lisa Gretzky — That, in the opinion of this House, the Government of Ontario should transfer ownership of the Ojibway Prairie Provincial Nature Reserve to Parks Canada to facilitate creation of Ojibway National Urban Park as part of an overall strategy to protect local endangered species and natural heritage areas, aid flood mitigation efforts, create publicly accessible greenspace and further encourage ecotourism in Windsor-Essex.
To be debated September 13, 2022./À débattre le 13 septembre 2022.
Private Members' Notice of Motion Number 5/Avis de motion numéro 5 émanant d'un député
Will Bouma — That, in the opinion of this House, the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs should continue to develop agricultural policy with an emphasis on food security and consideration of the entire agri-food supply chain and advocate to the federal government to adopt similar policies related to agriculture and food processing, in the spirit of ensuring Ontario farmers remain productive and competitive.
Sandy Shaw — That, in the opinion of this House, every Ontarian should have access to ambulance and paramedic emergency services, and the Government of Ontario should ensure the necessary funding to end the periods of time when ambulances are unavailable to respond to an emergency call, known as "code red" or "code black".
Patrice Barnes — That, in the opinion of this House, the Government of Ontario should continue to build on the progress that they've made working with the College of Nurses of Ontario and Ontario Health to expand the supervised practice experience partnership program, and to reduce the financial barriers that may be stopping some internationally educated nurses from receiving accreditation, and the number of Internationally Educated Nurses accredited annually should be posted.
M16. Second Reading of Bill 16, An Act to amend various Acts with respect to racial equity./Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 16, Loi modifiant diverses lois en ce qui concerne l'équité raciale. Lise Vaugeois; Jill Andrew; Laura Mae Lindo.
Andrea Khanjin — That, in the opinion of this House, the Government of Ontario should continue to build and expand hospitals across the province increasing health care services, providing essential care and creating more jobs in the health care sector as part of its plan to build a stronger, more resilient health care system.
PRIVATE MEMBERS' NOTICES OF MOTION
AVIS DE MOTIONS ÉMANANT DES DÉPUTÉES ET DÉPUTÉS
Motion no./Motion n°
Filed by/Déposée par
Events/Affaires
1 Lisa Gretzky Filed August 17, 2022/Déposée le 17 août 2022
Motion text/Texte de la motion
That, in the opinion of this House, the Government of Ontario should transfer ownership of the Ojibway Prairie Provincial Nature Reserve to Parks Canada to facilitate creation of Ojibway National Urban Park as part of an overall strategy to protect local endangered species and natural heritage areas, aid flood mitigation efforts, create publicly accessible greenspace and further encourage ecotourism in Windsor-Essex.
2 Graham McGregor Filed August 18, 2022/Déposée le 18 août 2022
Debated and vote deferred September 6, 2022/Débattu et vote différé le 6 September 2022
That, in the opinion of this House, the Government of Ontario should continue its work to build Highway 413, as it is a critical piece of key public infrastructure that will save drivers up to five hours a week by alleviating traffic in the most heavily-congested corridor in North America, and will support up to 3,500 jobs and generate up to $350 million annually in gross domestic product.
3 Mike Schreiner Filed August 22, 2022/Déposée le 22 août 2022
That, in the opinion of this House, the Government of Ontario should immediately address the climate and housing crises by freezing urban boundaries, updating provincial planning laws to increase density along transit corridors and the building of missing middle housing, and allowing fourplexes in neighbourhoods as of right.
4 Sandy Shaw Filed August 24, 2022/Déposée le 24 août 2022
That, in the opinion of this House, every Ontarian should have access to ambulance and paramedic emergency services, and the Government of Ontario should ensure the necessary funding to end the periods of time when ambulances are unavailable to respond to an emergency call, known as "code red" or "code black".
5 Will Bouma Filed August 25, 2022/Déposée le 25 août 2022
That, in the opinion of this House, the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs should continue to develop agricultural policy with an emphasis on food security and consideration of the entire agri-food supply chain and advocate to the federal government to adopt similar policies related to agriculture and food processing, in the spirit of ensuring Ontario farmers remain productive and competitive.
6 Patrice Barnes Filed August 30, 2022/Déposée le 30 août 2022
That, in the opinion of this House, the Government of Ontario should continue to build on the progress that they've made working with the College of Nurses of Ontario and Ontario Health to expand the supervised practice experience partnership program, and to reduce the financial barriers that may be stopping some internationally educated nurses from receiving accreditation, and the number of Internationally Educated Nurses accredited annually should be posted.
7 Jessica Bell Filed August 30, 2022/Déposée le 30 août 2022
That, in the opinion of this House, the Legislative Assembly of Ontario should work with public health units to establish a provincial maximum temperature for rental units to ensure rental units are safe, and a tenants' right to a reasonable enjoyment of their unit is maintained.
8 Andrea Khanjin Filed August 31, 2022/Déposée le 31 août 2022
That, in the opinion of this House, the Government of Ontario should continue to build and expand hospitals across the province increasing health care services, providing essential care and creating more jobs in the health care sector as part of its plan to build a stronger, more resilient health care system.
9 Jill Andrew Filed September 1, 2022/Déposée le 1 septembre 2022
That, in the opinion of this House, the Government of Ontario should address the significant labour shortages in hospitals and other critical public infrastructure via a strategy that includes the immediate repeal of the Protecting a Sustainable Public Sector for Future Generations Act, 2019 (formerly known as Bill 124); increases frontline worker salaries in keeping with the rising cost of living; provides 10 employer-paid sick days and 14 paid sick days during a declared health emergency; and reflects the realities faced by all workers, including women-identifying workers and other historically marginalized workers.
10 Jill Andrew Filed September 1, 2022/Déposée le 1 septembre 2022
That, in the opinion of this House, the Government of Ontario should apply an intersectional gender-plus equity lens within the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training, and Skills Development and to any legislation brought forward by this Ministry as part of efforts to aid in the economic "she-covery" and recognize the disproportionate economic impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on women and non-binary-identifying people of Ontario, particularly those of racialized, Indigenous, LGBTQIA2S+, disability, and other marginalized communities.
That, in the opinion of this House, the Government of Ontario should immediately implement a "Little Jamaica" Small Business and Community Economic Health and Wellness Strategy which would include needs-based financial compensation for Eglinton West and Midtown businesses impacted by COVID-19, flooding and LRT construction; mandated transparent and timely communications between Metrolinx, the Ministry of Transportation, Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, Ministry of Red Tape Reduction and "Little Jamaica" small business and local community members; commercial and residential rent relief with a moratorium on evictions for the duration of the pandemic; heritage designation of Little Jamaica accompanied by an arts and culture plan; and the construction of real affordable housing in the community, prioritizing inclusionary zoning in all new builds.
That, in the opinion of this House, the Government of Ontario should amend the Hairstyling Program Standard to mandate culturally-responsive training specific to Black and textured hair, and embed this within the Guidelines for the Film and Television Industry with specific timelines for its full implementation, to promote health and safety in Ontario's film, television and theatre sectors for all performers, create Ontario jobs and build capacity in the province.
That, in the opinion of this House, the Government of Ontario should amend the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 (RTA) to offer better support to tenants who are being temporarily evicted due to renovations ("renovictions") and redevelopments ("demovictions") by requiring developers to: assist with moving logistics and costs; and either pay the difference in rent for a similar unit in the same neighbourhood or provide a housing option deemed acceptable by the tenant.
14 John Fraser Filed September 6, 2022/Déposée le 6 septembre 2022
That, in the opinion of this House, the Government of Ontario should amend the Public Hospitals Act, 1990 to limit the maximum amount any Alternative Level of Care patient awaiting placement in a long-term care home can be charged to be equal to the co-pay in Ontario's long-term care homes.
Date/Date
Today/Aujourd'hui 1:00 pm/13 h Committee Room 151/
Order of Precedence for Private Members' Public Business to be called during the First Session of the Forty-Third Parliament according to the draw on August 8, 2022, pursuant to Standing Order 100(b).
LISTE DES BILLETS DE DÉPUTÉ
Ordre de priorité des affaires d'intérêt public émanant des députées et députés à être étudiées pendant la première session de la quarante-troisième législature d'après le tirage au sort tenu le 8 août 2022, conformément à l'alinéa 100 b) du Règlement.
Effective September 6, 2022 /replaces previous lists.
En vigueur le 6 septembre 2022 /remplace les listes précédentes
No./N°
MPP/
Députée ou député
Latest notice date/
Date limite d'avis
Ballot date/Date de débat
1* Graham McGregor 08/18/2022 Debated/Débattu 09/06/2022
2 Mitzie Hunter 08/22/2022 09/07/2022
3 Lisa Gretzky 08/23/2022 09/08/2022
4 Will Bouma 08/25/2022 09/13/2022
5 Sandy Shaw 08/29/2022 09/14/2022
6 Patrice Barnes 08/30/2022 09/15/2022
7 Laura Mae Lindo 09/01/2022 09/20/2022
8 Andrea Khanjin 09/06/2022 09/21/2022
9 Catherine Fife 09/07/2022 09/22/2022
10 Effie J. Triantafilopoulos 09/12/2022 09/27/2022
11 Peter Tabuns 09/13/2022 09/28/2022
12 Jennifer K. French 09/14/2022 09/29/2022
13 Peggy Sattler 09/19/2022 10/04/2022
14 France Gélinas 09/20/2022 10/05/2022
15 Rick Byers 09/21/2022 10/06/2022
16 Amarjot Sandhu 09/26/2022 10/18/2022
17 John Vanthof 09/27/2022 10/19/2022
18 Ted Hsu 09/28/2022 10/20/2022
19 Monique Taylor 10/03/2022 10/25/2022
20 Laurie Scott 10/04/2022 10/26/2022
21 Bhutila Karpoche 10/05/2022 10/27/2022
22 Chandra Pasma 10/17/2022 11/01/2022
23 Stephanie Bowman 10/18/2022 11/02/2022
24 Lucille Collard 10/19/2022 11/03/2022
25 David Smith (Scarborough Centre) 10/24/2022 11/15/2022
26 Wayne Gates 10/25/2022 11/16/2022
27 Jessica Bell 10/26/2022 11/17/2022
28 Bobbi Ann Brady 10/31/2022 11/22/2022
29 Lisa MacLeod 11/01/2022 11/23/2022
30 Dawn Gallagher Murphy 11/02/2022 11/24/2022
31 Teresa J. Armstrong 11/14/2022 11/29/2022
32 Stéphane Sarrazin 11/15/2022 11/30/2022
33 Michael Mantha 11/16/2022 12/01/2022
34 Mary-Margaret McMahon 11/21/2022 12/06/2022
35 Marit Stiles 11/22/2022 12/07/2022
36 Ernie Hardeman 11/23/2022 12/08/2022
37 Brian Riddell 11/24/2022 02/21/2023
38 Robin Martin 11/28/2022 02/22/2023
39 Matthew Rae 11/29/2022 02/23/2023
40 Deepak Anand 12/01/2022 02/28/2023
41 Jess Dixon 12/05/2022 03/01/2023
42 Robert Bailey 12/06/2022 03/02/2023
43 Nina Tangri 12/08/2022 03/07/2023
44 John Yakabuski 02/21/2023 03/08/2023
45 Ric Bresee 02/22/2023 03/09/2023
46 Doly Begum 02/27/2023 03/21/2023
47 Hardeep Singh Grewal 02/28/2023 03/22/2023
48 Stephen Crawford 03/01/2023 03/23/2023
49 Lise Vaugeois 03/06/2023 03/28/2023
50 Todd J. McCarthy 03/07/2023 03/29/2023
51 Stephen Blais 03/08/2023 03/30/2023
52 Nolan Quinn 03/20/2023 04/04/2023
53 Sam Oosterhoff 03/21/2023 04/05/2023
54 Aris Babikian 03/22/2023 04/06/2023
55 Billy Pang 03/27/2023 04/18/2023
56 John Fraser 03/28/2023 04/19/2023
57 Christine Hogarth 03/29/2023 04/20/2023
58 Rob Flack 04/03/2023 04/25/2023
59 Dave Smith (Peterborough—Kawartha) 04/04/2023 04/26/2023
60 Laura Smith 04/05/2023 04/27/2023
61 Anthony Leardi 04/17/2023 05/02/2023
62 Vincent Ke 04/18/2023 05/03/2023
63 Kevin Holland 04/19/2023 05/04/2023
64 Donna Skelly 04/24/2023 05/09/2023
65 Trevor Jones 04/25/2023 05/10/2023
66 Terence Kernaghan 04/26/2023 05/11/2023
67 Jeff Burch 05/01/2023 05/16/2023
68 Jill Andrew 05/02/2023 05/17/2023
69 Daisy Wai 05/03/2023 05/18/2023
70 Adil Shamji 05/08/2023 05/30/2023
71 Tom Rakocevic 05/09/2023 05/31/2023
72 Andrew Dowie 05/10/2023 06/01/2023
73 Natalie Pierre 05/15/2023 09/12/2023
74 Jamie West 05/16/2023 09/13/2023
75 John Jordan 05/17/2023 09/14/2023
76 Lorne Coe 05/29/2023 09/19/2023
77 Sol Mamakwa 05/30/2023 09/20/2023
78 Joel Harden 05/31/2023 09/21/2023
79 Jennifer (Jennie) Stevens 09/11/2023 09/26/2023
80 Chris Glover 09/12/2023 09/27/2023
81 Ross Romano 09/13/2023 09/28/2023
82 Mike Harris 09/18/2023 10/03/2023
83 Vijay Thanigasalam 09/19/2023 10/04/2023
84 Sheref Sabawy 09/20/2023 10/05/2023
85 Brian Saunderson 09/25/2023 10/17/2023
86 Guy Bourgouin 09/26/2023 10/18/2023
87 Logan Kanapathi 09/27/2023 10/19/2023
88 Mike Schreiner 10/02/2023 10/24/2023
89 Kristyn Wong-Tam 10/03/2023 10/25/2023
90 Natalia Kusendova-Bashta 10/04/2023 10/26/2023
91 Rudy Cuzzetto 10/16/2023 10/31/2023
92 Goldie Ghamari 10/17/2023 11/01/2023


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Jeremy Haas Joins Sontiq® as Chief Technology Officer
FORMER CIA CYBER OFFICER & U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY EXPERT JOINS SONTIQ® AS CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER
Jeremy Haas to Lead Intelligent Identity Security Company's Core Technology Strategy and Innovation Office
Boston, Mass. — May 13, 2021
Sontiq, the leader in Intelligent Identity Security (IIS) today announced the appointment of Jeremy Haas as chief technology officer (CTO). Haas, who brings a long-tenured career in cybersecurity research, product development and technology direction to Sontiq, will lead the company's technology strategy and Innovation Office. He will set the strategic direction and implementation of Sontiq's technology initiatives, supporting a broad range of identity monitoring, restoration and response products.
Haas spent 24 years at the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and U.S. Air Force (USAF) supporting intelligence activities as a cybersecurity expert. While at the CIA's Center for Cyber Intelligence within the Directorate of Digital Innovation, he led and participated in cyber operations, engineering and analysis activities in support of intelligence, counter intelligence and covert operations.
During his tenure at USAF as a telecommunications officer, Haas evaluated cyber technologies for the armed forces and led mobile telecom teams for global deployment.
Immediately prior to joining Sontiq, Haas was chief information security officer and chief technology officer at LookingGlass Cyber Solutions, a cyber threat intelligence company. For LookingGlass, he led technical strategy and the cybersecurity program, as well as contributed subject matter expertise to the development of next-generation cyber threat detection and mitigation products. He also led cyber threat intelligence research, dark web intelligence collection and cyber threat analytics activities.
Haas' demonstrated expertise and leadership, as well as his in-depth knowledge of advanced cyber threats and data breaches, will strengthen Sontiq's already award-winning ability to monitor, restore and respond to the identity threats faced by its clients and members. As CTO, Haas will amplify Sontiq's thought leadership, product innovation, and value to its rapidly expanding customer base and product suite.
"We are thrilled to welcome a security and technology leader of Jeremy's caliber to our executive team," said Sontiq President & CEO Brian Longe. "His demonstrated ability to manage difficult tasks while driving results is impressive. Combining his talents with Sontiq's award-winning products and services will enable us to further expand our innovation footprint. With Jeremy's guidance and support, we will continue to exceed standards for high-touch support, world-class restoration services, and Intelligent Identity Security offerings that make us all less vulnerable."
Haas is a Distinguished Graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy with a bachelor's of science in mathematics; and holds a master's of science in computer science from George Mason University and a master's of science in information technology from the University of Texas—San Antonio. He holds the Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) and Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP) credentials. Haas received the CIA Exceptional Performance Award seven times, the CIA Dreiling Award for Cyber Innovation and the Director of National Intelligence Meritorious Unit Citation for the advancement of critical national security objectives.


Strings are basically chunks of text, though this text can be comprised of symbols, numbers, and even emoji 🤓. They are called strings because they represent strings of characters, just as beads are strung upon a necklace.
Programming terms will often be based upon implementation details like this. If the context interests you or provides a mnemonic benefit, then please explore with gusto. But do not feel obligated to obtain the complete history of each term you come across. In programming, every rabbit hole contains at least two more rabbit holes. There will be many times when you must decide between going deeper and moving forward. Computer science is built upon abstractions, so don't feel guilty about cashing out with just the abstraction when it is expedient.
A boolean is a value that is either true or false. Booleans are very important in computer science because, as you may have heard, computers run on zeros and ones. This term also has some historical context, though it is based on an origination rather than an implementation detail. Check out George Boole if you are interested.
Data structures rest a level above the primitive data types, they are ways of collecting, organizing, and structuring your data.
One of the most common data structures, arrays store ordered lists of data. Whenever you think the word "group" or "set" or "list" or even just use the plural form of a word, you should immediately think array.
Objects allow you to create custom data structures. If you can distill a real world entity or concept down to its quantitative traits, then you can model it using an object. Believe it or not, objects are the basis of object-oriented programming.
Computers are impervious to boredom, and loops are a great way to leverage that monomaniacal focus. Loops enable us to execute a block of code an arbitrary number of times. The precise number of repetitions to perform can be dynamic. For instance, you will often see the loop tied to the length of an array—a number you are unlikely to know ahead of time and one which is subject to change.
Control flow is about defining the path the computer takes through your code. It all boils down to conditional logic: If this, then that.
If Sally is taller than 4 feet, then let her on the ride. Otherwise, throw her in amusement park prison.
If the Refrigerator door is already open, then reach in and grab some leftovers. Otherwise, starve.
An if/else statement is the clearest example of control flow. We will explore some other instances in an upcoming lesson.


Satechi's Power Meter makes it easier to trust USB-C.
Satechi hopes to prevent dodgy USB-C accessories from causing damage to your MacBook with its new USB-C Power Meter, which shows you exactly how much power is being pulled from and passed into your machine in real-time.
Smarten up your house with Elgato's newest energy switch.
Thanks to this cool little HomeKit gadget from Elgato, I know exactly how much energy my PlayStation 4 uses (79 watts). I also know how much energy is sucked away by my living room lamp (40 watts), my big HDTV (143 watts) and my Apple TV (8 watts).
All I did was plug each of these devices into Elgato's new Eve Energy Switch and Power Meter, and then pull up the associated app on my iPhone to get instant information on the power being pulled through whatever I've plugged in.
The smartplug is also voice-activated, letting me turn on and off whatever device is attached to it.